The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread - Page 351 - Blu-ray Forum

WorkShed · 11-16-2010, 09:54 PM

I watched the deleted scenes. There's no way I will watch anything other than the extended special edition for Avatar in the future. I'm glad that I can now really enjoy the story of the film.

Christmas, Lloyd · 11-16-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital Dragon

Meijers has this for $19.99 is original $24.99

$19.99 is the DVD price, according to the ad I have. Is that wrong?

FilmBufffff · 11-16-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

I have been visiting this site for 6 months before joining in myself.

Its simply impossible to absorb all information and to keep up with new releases unless you dont visit a site like this.

Is this your first blu ray title?

No, I have around 100 or so blu-rays and over 300 dvd's but I've just never had the urge to participate in the discussions until now. Maybe it's been all the great blu-ray releases lately but I felt compelled to join in on the fun.

Atreyu · 11-16-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikka488

I preordered it from AMZN over a month ago and when I just checked the 'status' it says estimated arrival date is 11/22-11/26. Anyone know why that is? The only other preorder I have right now is for Shrek the Entire Story but that doesn't come out until mid-december.....

Welcome to the club. I always select free shipping, but have always gotten a shipping soon notice the day before release, and on the day of release an email saying it was shipped, but yet this still says shipping soon.

Atreyu · 11-16-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

Its simply impossible to absorb all information and to keep up with new releases unless you dont visit a site like this.

I agree, I check out this site everyday, even if I don't post anything. It is so informative so you can learn a lot.

Crimson King · 11-16-2010, 10:07 PM

Has Fox issued an upgrade coupon yet?

Atreyu · 11-16-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

just picked this up.. took almost 3-4 mins to load up, never had that problem with any of my BD's.. anybody else having slow loading times?

I haven't got my copy yet, but I have a long load time on the barebones edition.

E_I · 11-16-2010, 10:14 PM

This disc crashes my PowerDVD 10 Ultra. Me sad. I hope I didn't get a bum copy.

(my card is a ATI 5850)

FilmBufffff · 11-16-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkShed

I watched the deleted scenes. There's no way I will watch anything other than the extended special edition for Avatar in the future. I'm glad that I can now really enjoy the story of the film.

Couldn't agree more. I honestly feel that the film never felt complete until now. I know it's just 16 minutes, only six or so minutes spent on Earth, but I really feel where Jake Sully is coming from in this edition and it doesn't feel like he just switched sides in the middle of the film for no real reason. You see that he is looking for something more than the life he has, something we can all identify with, and it makes his journey so much more satisfying.

The extra scenes with Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and others do a lot to flesh out the characters and make them feel more three-dimensional. I also have to say that I laughed like a little girl when I heard Neytiri yell "Hell Yea" right after Jake, showing that she was just as interested in who he was and how he acted as he was with her. It's all those little things that were cut that make the extended edition a far more satisfying experience.

The_Basterd · 11-16-2010, 10:19 PM

Why are the 8 minute and 16 minute extended versions split up? Like of your willing to watch an extended version why would you choose the 8 minute one. Seriously, what is the point of that version being on there?

Batman1980 · 11-16-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Why is the 8 minute and 16 minute extended versions split up. Like of your willing to watch an extended version why would you choose the 8 minute one. Seriously, what is the point of that version being on there?

I have no idea, they probably put 3 cuts on there so they could justify increasing the price. All the special features justify that though so

mrmassacre · 11-16-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hazzad

Has anyone seen a picture of the packaging compared to a standard slimcase or say the alien boxset?

If you have any Digibooks, it is about 1mm taller than these. But it is not as wide, so it doesn't really look good next to them

. I guess it will have to be displayed on its own like a Steelbook or something.

WorkShed · 11-16-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmBufffff

Couldn't agree more. I honestly feel that the film never felt complete until now. I know it's just 16 minutes, only six or so minutes spent on Earth, but I really feel where Jake Sully is coming from in this edition and it doesn't feel like he just switched sides in the middle of the film for no real reason. You see that he is looking for something more than the life he has, something we can all identify with, and it makes his journey so much more satisfying.

The extra scenes with Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and others do a lot to flesh out the characters and make them feel more three-dimensional. I also have to say that I laughed like a little girl when I heard Neytiri yell "Hell Yea" right after Jake, showing that she was just as interested in who he was and how he acted as he was with her. It's all those little things that were cut that make the extended edition a far more satisfying experience.

The school was the only thing I found truly interesting in the theatrical version and it was only mentioned a couple of times in passing. Elaborating on the school and its backstory truly fleshes out the plot. Character motivations make far more sense.

After seeing more of the deleted scenes on Disc Two

[Show spoiler]

WorkShed · 11-16-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Why is the 8 minute and 16 minute extended versions split up. Like of your willing to watch an extended version why would you choose the 8 minute one. Seriously, what is the point of that version being on there?

Just to be complete. I kind of like it, so if someone didn't want the Earth opening, but did like the other scenes, they could watch the Special Edition. I think that person is crazy, but it doesn't hurt it being there.

Batman1980 · 11-16-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkShed

The school was the only thing I found truly interesting in the theatrical version and it was only mentioned a couple of times in passing. Elaborating on the school and its backstory truly fleshes out the plot. Character motivations make far more sense.

After seeing more of the deleted scenes on Disc Two

[Show spoiler]

I have NO doubt the 3D release will include a cut of the film with even more footage added back in so there is still hope.

Tom Hiddleston · 11-16-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JKaran

I'm the same way. The film, as far as scripted content goes, doesn't work for me at all. But it's hard to deny it the compliment of being visually stunning. And a big factor was price, as well as additional content. I wasn't expecting such a price, considering how much it was loaded with features. They probably could have got away with pricing it at least ten dollars higher. Again, it's entirely your choice, but from one eye candy whore to another, it's a pretty sweet package.

Haha, yeah I agree. I was impressed with it, and I probably will buy it for $24.99, I just wish I had some reward coupons to lessen the blow. I can always sell it later, I'll probably get my money back since the price will go up quickly.

csdot · 11-16-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hazzad

ANy chance you could take one compared something? Do you have the 300 ultimate edition? How does it compare to that. Just trying to work out how it will look amongst my other titles. Also how deep is it and how thick is it?

[Show spoiler]

regular amaray case, digibook, Avatar and two bigger sets for scale
its about the same height as a digibook.
i know its blurry, my camera is old and crappy

nathan_393 · 11-16-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by csdot

[Show spoiler]

regular amaray case, digibook, Avatar and two bigger sets for scale
its about the same height as a digibook.
i know its blurry, my camera is old and crappy

Looks good!
PS. I also like the rest of your collection back there, a fair bit.

ArrestedDevelopment · 11-16-2010, 10:46 PM

Picked this up today but there's a tear at the back of the slipcover. Gonna get a proper copy tomorrow!

MaCruz · 11-16-2010, 10:48 PM

Question to the movie experts,

I watched the CE Cut (16 mins) earlier today. In the future when I want to watch Avatar, the CE Cut would be the standard version of this movie playing on my BDP.

Now, that being said. Am I missing any footage of the Re-Release version (8 mins), or the CE Cut adds an additional 8 mins on top of the Re-Release?

Stupid question, but I just want to make sure.

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Less than 1,000,000	83	10.30%
1,000,000 - 2,000,000	152	18.86%
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11-16-2010, 10:19 PM	#7010
The_Basterd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Grapes Are Fun! Blu-ray collection:307 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Why are the 8 minute and 16 minute extended versions split up? Like of your willing to watch an extended version why would you choose the 8 minute one. Seriously, what is the point of that version being on there? Last edited by The_Basterd; 11-16-2010 at 10:56 PM.

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11-16-2010, 09:54 PM	#7001
WorkShed Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:729 Blu-ray collection:2491 DVD collection:37 Prime collection:12 Trading Score:1	I watched the deleted scenes. There's no way I will watch anything other than the extended special edition for Avatar in the future. I'm glad that I can now really enjoy the story of the film.

11-16-2010, 10:07 PM	#7006
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Has Fox issued an upgrade coupon yet?

11-16-2010, 10:14 PM	#7008
E_I Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	This disc crashes my PowerDVD 10 Ultra. Me sad. I hope I didn't get a bum copy. (my card is a ATI 5850)

11-16-2010, 10:46 PM	#7019
ArrestedDevelopment Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:The O.C. 4K collection:489 Blu-ray collection:1622 DVD collection:68	Picked this up today but there's a tear at the back of the slipcover. Gonna get a proper copy tomorrow!

11-16-2010, 10:48 PM	#7020
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Question to the movie experts, I watched the CE Cut (16 mins) earlier today. In the future when I want to watch Avatar, the CE Cut would be the standard version of this movie playing on my BDP. Now, that being said. Am I missing any footage of the Re-Release version (8 mins), or the CE Cut adds an additional 8 mins on top of the Re-Release? Stupid question, but I just want to make sure.

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