Cars 2 3D Blu-ray (2011) [Region Free]

[Waszak1977]

Well I took back the Movies & exchanged them only to have the EXACT same issues!

It's the Samsung BD-D6500ZA.... I'm going to call Samsung support tomorrow & if a fix isn't on the way (I'm under 30days still) the Samsung player is going back!

Just unbelievable!!!

Oh, & BB let me come in & check the new disks on their setups, The Disks failed on the BD-D6500 they had on display but worked just fine in the other 3D Blu Ray players they had???

At least BestBuy was really cool about the entire issue!

I wonder why Samsungs player is having problems, DOES ANYONE have this Blu Ray player & Cars 2 (or the Toy Story's) works properly???

[bigbadwolfe911]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

Well I took back the Movies & exchanged them only to have the EXACT same issues!

It's the Samsung BD-D6500ZA.... I'm going to call Samsung support tomorrow & if a fix isn't on the way (I'm under 30days still) the Samsung player is going back!

Just unbelievable!!!

Oh, & BB let me come in & check the new disks on their setups, The Disks failed on the BD-D6500 they had on display but worked just fine in the other 3D Blu Ray players they had???

At least BestBuy was really cool about the entire issue!

I wonder why Samsungs player is having problems, DOES ANYONE have this Blu Ray player & Cars 2 (or the Toy Story's) works properly???

Sorry you have gone through such a hassle this is the first disc I have had issues with on my Samsung BD-D6900. So I thought it had to be the disc but decided to double check on my PS3, hopefully they get an update out to resolve it soon.

[CaptainBlu-ray]

Plays fine on my Panasonic. May indeed be a Samsung firmware issue.

[GP360]

Completely locked up my Panasonic BDT110 @ 1:05:53 (meeting of the lemons) I had to power off the player and then forward to that spot. I actually then rewound it to a minute before that and it played through it and the rest of the movie just fine. I was PO'ed at first

[fantasiafilmlover]

Originally Posted by brernurse

Cars 2 3D - Lots of glitches?

Hey has anyone else watched their new Cars 2 3D Bluray yet? And if so did you have any glitches where it would pause briefly and then start right backup?

Please let me know if you had any issues.
Thanks,
TJ

I received my copy this morning and found several moments where the action would pause but, it was almost like a layer change so it didn't bother me. As far as gliches was concerned there was only one on my disc(the pile-up in Italy) but, on viewing the same scene a second time, it had vanished and played perfectly. So I'm well satisfied. The previously-mentioned scene pauses are nothing since the whole disc is excellent.

By the way, on a related note, was the ultimate villain obvious? I won't say who it is in case someone hasn't seen it(and wants to).

The only other comment is about the short that's included on the 3D disc, 'Air Mater'. I can't make up my mind if that's a blatant plug for the off-shoot film they're talking about('Planes') or if it was just a joke for the end of the short. What do you guys think?

John.

[keb33509]

Originally Posted by fantasiafilmlover

I received my copy this morning and found several moments where the action would pause but, it was almost like a layer change so it didn't bother me. As far as gliches was concerned there was only one on my disc(the pile-up in Italy) but, on viewing the same scene a second time, it had vanished and played perfectly. So I'm well satisfied. The previously-mentioned scene pauses are nothing since the whole disc is excellent.

By the way, on a related note, was the ultimate villain obvious? I won't say who it is in case someone hasn't seen it(and wants to).

The only other comment is about the short that's included on the 3D disc, 'Air Mater'. I can't make up my mind if that's a blatant plug for the off-shoot film they're talking about('Planes') or if it was just a joke for the end of the short. What do you guys think?

John.

It was implying "Planes", the Cars spin-off, is coming soon.

[Waszak1977]

Originally Posted by keb33509

It was implying "Planes", the Cars spin-off, is coming soon.

X2, Actually there's about a 3 minute 3D preview of "Planes" & "Beast" both coming to theaters on the Toy Story 1, & 2 - 3D Disks, my Toy Story 3 didn't work enough to play the previews, just skipping & pausing....

Beast- Summer 2012
Planes- Summer 2013

BTW: Currently on hold with Samsung for the 3rd Time....... I'll post if I get an answer about a Firmware update.....

Thanks for the replies, I thought I was going crazy for a moment there...

[MrBrains]

Hi All,

This is a very valid point, I have a panasonic player and viera TV and have many many 3D movies but i agree Cars 2 is the only one I seem to be having an issue with at the moment, I can confirm it freezes after every chapter I then have to press play on the remote again for it to continue playing then next part very very annoying indeed.

[Waszak1977]

UPDATE:

SAMSUNG... Very nice customer service, They are fully aware of the problem with "playback issues" on the Samsung Bly-Ray Players. It was explained to me that the latest Firmware update (that recently came out) is now "old" and the programmers are working the issue right now. They do not have a turn around time yet for the new firmware update but are sending out an email to all people registered with Samsung about the issues with Cars 2, Toy Story 2, & Toy Story 3.

It does not matter what Firmware you have so attempting to reset or "go back" to older firmware setting will NOT fix the issue. Returning the Blu-Ray Player for another will not run the Disks either.

So, other than having to express a bit of patients & short of getting a different Player (which I'm not going to bother with), we just have to wait.

Conclusion for Samsung owners: Samsung is working the issue & it's escalated to the top. The update will be out as soon as the programmers have the playback issues fixed. If you are registered with Samsung via email they will email you about the issue & when resolved.

Cheers

[bigbadwolfe911]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

UPDATE:

SAMSUNG... Very nice customer service, They are fully aware of the problem with "playback issues" on the Samsung Bly-Ray Players. It was explained to me that the latest Firmware update (that recently came out) is now "old" and the programmers are working the issue right now. They do not have a turn around time yet for the new firmware update but are sending out an email to all people registered with Samsung about the issues with Cars 2, Toy Story 2, & Toy Story 3.

It does not matter what Firmware you have so attempting to reset or "go back" to older firmware setting will NOT fix the issue. Returning the Blu-Ray Player for another will not run the Disks either.

So, other than having to express a bit of patients & short of getting a different Player (which I'm not going to bother with), we just have to wait.

Conclusion for Samsung owners: Samsung is working the issue & it's escalated to the top. The update will be out as soon as the programmers have the playback issues fixed. If you are registered with Samsung via email they will email you about the issue & when resolved.

Cheers

Thanks for the update, I guess I will be using my PS3 until then.

[MrBrains]

Thank you, I have updated my Firmware from 1.14 to 1.34 so testing it now on a panasonic player to see if all is good ill report back in 20 mins, keeping fingers crossed.

Tried and Tested once the Firmware has been updated on the Panasonic this works fine no freezes at all, very nice indeed thank for the info Waszak.

I am sure this will help alot of people just keep your manual safe for the BD player so you know how to update the Firmware.

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

X2, Actually there's about a 3 minute 3D preview of "Planes" & "Beast" both coming to theaters on the Toy Story 1, & 2 - 3D Disks, my Toy Story 3 didn't work enough to play the previews, just skipping & pausing....

Beast- Summer 2012
Planes- Summer 2013

BTW: Currently on hold with Samsung for the 3rd Time....... I'll post if I get an answer about a Firmware update.....

Thanks for the replies, I thought I was going crazy for a moment there...

planes is a DTV movie from Disney Toon Studios its not a theatical release unless something has changed since they put out the press release.

DisneyToon Studios Announces Planes
An all-new high-flying feature-length comedy adventure
with a fleet of fun new characters


BURBANK, Calif. – February 17, 2011 – The sky’s the limit as DisneyToon Studios proudly announces PLANES, a spectacular, full-length CG-animated comedy action adventure movie for everyone set high above the world of CARS. PLANES will introduce an entirely original and hilarious crew of daredevils from every corner of the globe and draws inspiration from the immensely popular Disney•Pixar’s CARS world. PLANES will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD in Spring 2013.

“We had such a great time exploring the world of ‘Cars’ over the course of two films, so it seemed only natural for us to see where our imaginations would take us in a film where planes were the main characters. By expanding the Cars world, ‘Planes’ gave us a whole new set of fun-filled situations and a great opportunity to introduce some fantastic new characters.” commented John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “The team at DisneyToon Studios has done such an amazing job creating a heartfelt story filled with great comedy, adventure, and emotion. I know audiences are going to love taking off into the wild blue yonder with these daredevil characters, as they experience a whole new kind of animated adventure.”

PLANES takes off with an international cast of the fastest air racers around, in a comedy packed with action and adventure starring Dusty, a small town dreamer who longs to enter the most epic around-the-world air race … despite his fear of heights. With the help and support of a fleet of new and hilarious characters, Dusty wings his way into the biggest challenge of his life.

Fasten your seatbelt; more information on PLANES will be arriving shortly.

[Wingman1977]

The blu-ray bonus features disc freezes on my Denon BDP-2012 UDCI. It get's to the main menu but when you make a selection, it freezes. It plays on my PS3 though. Go figure. It does have the latest firmware though. Very disappointed in Denon. I hope they fix this (I did use the Maxell brushless disc cleaner).

[Syxxpac]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

UPDATE:

SAMSUNG... Very nice customer service, They are fully aware of the problem with "playback issues" on the Samsung Bly-Ray Players. It was explained to me that the latest Firmware update (that recently came out) is now "old" and the programmers are working the issue right now. They do not have a turn around time yet for the new firmware update but are sending out an email to all people registered with Samsung about the issues with Cars 2, Toy Story 2, & Toy Story 3.

It does not matter what Firmware you have so attempting to reset or "go back" to older firmware setting will NOT fix the issue. Returning the Blu-Ray Player for another will not run the Disks either.

So, other than having to express a bit of patients & short of getting a different Player (which I'm not going to bother with), we just have to wait.

Conclusion for Samsung owners: Samsung is working the issue & it's escalated to the top. The update will be out as soon as the programmers have the playback issues fixed. If you are registered with Samsung via email they will email you about the issue & when resolved.

Cheers

i kind of figured this was the case. not too long ago my ps3 was having problems playing a standard blu ray and once i updated the firmware it played just fine. i will just have to make sure i update my ps3 and my panasonic firmware before i try to play these.

[edward0829]

Is anyone having issues toggling between the different audio? Last night I put in to watch Cars 2 and it was only playing with dolby digital (when I pressed display it said dolby digital multichannel). I tried to toggle the audio channels on my PS3 but it kept telling me the operation is not available. I then tried Toy Story 1 3D and it was playing in dts hd audio. Anyone have something similar to them? How can I have dts hd on for Cars 2? Thanks!

[jdugger2]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

YES! But not only that.......

Toy Story 1, 2,& 3
With that said I figured I had best check the Toy Story Trilogy (bought separate) to make sure they were OK before heading back to BestBuy to exchange Cars 2, it's now almost 2am and oddly I've found that Toy Story 1 was OK (just 1 small sound chirp early on) but Toy Story 2 had the same issue with 1 chapter resetting (when Woody's friends enter the toy store & He's getting repainted), as for Toy Story 3, It's a mess also? Again resetting & glitching constantly making it a chore to get past the part at the beginning with the flying pig scene (After the train falls from the bridge)

I have Samsung BD-C5900 with the latest Firmware and have had no issue with the Toy Story discs. I have yet to watch Cars 2 aside from the opening and it played fine for me.

[gblaue]

My Oppo never stuttered or glitches, BUT it did not play the movie in 3D.. The top menu was in 3D, but not the movie. The tv thought it was 3D and the Oppo said it was 3D, but I think remember the previews with killer 3D. I could have watched the movie without the glasses, except for the top menu. Going to try my PS3 now.

[shashaply]

But come to think of it, maybe it's not even out in the theaters yet, don't know for sure.

[mechmike]

I've been having the same freezing issues with my Vizio VBR133. Playing Cars2 3D it freezes to the point of being unwatchable, though it plays flawlessly in my PS3. Despite this fact, I believe there is something inherent in the disk that is causing this. I retested the player with all my other 3D titles without a single hitch. I noticed while examining the disk for any dirt that it seems more than the usual transparent, and the print on the front is odd in that it covers only half the disc. I'm just speculating but perhaps this causes a flicker effect as it spins and makes it more dificult for the laser to read. I returned my disk to Amazon for a replacement (the 1st time I've ever returned anything) but after reading this thread I fear the next disk will be more of the same. Hopefully Vizio will remedy this with a new firmware update or Disney will recall the disks and fix them.

[nycomet]

I wonder what king of authoring technology enhancements are being used on Cars 2 and Toy Story 1,2,3 that is causing 3D BD players to hiccup?