Harry Potter: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD rankings - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

DealsR4theDevil · 11-09-2007, 08:31 AM

Nothing to worry about anywhere except the U.S., Blu-ray is kickin ass everywhere else. If HD DVD wins here in the end, I am moving to another country.

david2189 · 11-09-2007, 10:02 AM

i would get a boxset imported from the US to help you out, but i really cant stand harry potter. sorry

welwynnick · 11-09-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JYD59

I too have always felt that Gambon was mis-cast as Dumbledore; his performances always felt too emotional compared to the cool, calm & collected persona of Dumbledore in all the novels. Richard Harris's performances were spot-on; he seemed regal and right in the Dumbledore mold, where Gambon seems almost hysterical in his approach. Ian McKellan would make a great Dumbledore; his voice sounds more authoritative and he projects the persona much better....plus he already has the long white hair & beard from playing Gandalf

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Originally Posted by bdrex28

When Richard Harris died, his family really wanted Peter O'Toole to carry on the role. I'm a huge fan of him and I would have loved him to take over.

Couldn't agree any more strongly with both of those comments. In the books you always get the impression that Dumbledore is always a step ahead of everyone, but Gambon makes him seem too reactive and lacking in stature. I was always puzzled by many critics positive reception to Gambon. I'd be much happier with McKellan or O'Toole.
Gotta say that my whole family are looking forwards to seeing these on BD.

regards, Nick

Joe Cain · 11-09-2007, 11:08 AM

Michael Gambon is a rather different Dumbledore...at first I found him disconcerting, but there's no way he could have simply parroted Richard Harris' portrayal; he had to make the character his own. We'd all be happier (especially Richard Harris) if Mr. Harris hadn't passed away, but fans of the films should be happy they didn't have to recast Ron, Hermione, or Harry.

I had hoped for Paul Winfield as Harris' replacement, myself...

bdrex28 · 11-12-2007, 10:49 PM

HD DVD is now 50 spots ahead of Blu-ray HP set.

Not sure why, but it's picked up a lot over the past week.

Blu-ray: 389
HD DVD: 339

at last look.

sj001 · 11-12-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdrex28

HD DVD is now 50 spots ahead of Blu-ray HP set.

Not sure why, but it's picked up a lot over the past week.

Blu-ray: 389
HD DVD: 339

at last look.

They have nothing else to buy...

But seriously, I think BD will kick HD in the read end here, especially when it's released in stores, not to worry.

bdrex28 · 11-12-2007, 10:52 PM

I agree SJ

Blu-ray has consistently been ahead until the last few days.

The pessimist in me says it's due to all those cheap HD DVD player.

The optomist says it's just an anomaly.

sj001 · 11-12-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bdrex28

I agree SJ

Blu-ray has consistently been ahead until the last few days.

The pessimist in me says it's due to all those cheap HD DVD player.

The optomist says it's just an anomaly.

Well, also not to mention the fact that it's AMAZON, and while it is a good benchmark, we all know the best benchmark in the end are the Neilsen numbers.

aphex · 11-12-2007, 11:02 PM

the bogo is offsetting it too.

CAB · 11-12-2007, 11:03 PM

I ordered mine direct from Warner. And rankings on Amazon are no indication of even short term buying trends.

sj001 · 11-12-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aphex

the bogo is offsetting it too.

True, less people are putting their dollars into it while the BOGO is going... I am willing to bet, like clockwork, BD outsells the HD-DVD version 2 to 1 or greater, like just about everything else.

UTVOL06 · 11-12-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

True, less people are putting their dollars into it while the BOGO is going... I am willing to bet, like clockwork, BD outsells the HD-DVD version 2 to 1 or greater, like just about everything else.

I agree...Blu-ray HP will outsell in the end. I'm ordering all 5 individually tomorrow when the 5th movie is released for pre-order. I'll order it through Warnerbros.com

Gio · 11-20-2007, 07:19 AM

It's looking too close

w_tanoto · 11-20-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gio

It's looking too close

there are still people buying it separately.

DNR7265 · 11-20-2007, 08:02 AM

That's just for the box set, right? I'll be buying them separately.

Gio · 11-20-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DNR7265

That's just for the box set, right? I'll be buying them separately.

yes thats for the box-set

box set numbers were more favorable for blu-ray

individual

order of the phoenix

Azkaban

Goblet of Fire

Sorcer's Stone

Chamber of Secrets

I believe WB is going to be watching this title so im hoping everyone gets it, so we can hold the min 2to1 ratio or better

WaRe · 11-20-2007, 12:00 PM

Im getting the boxset.

UTVOL06 · 12-04-2007, 06:13 PM

With the US release of Harry Potter years 1-5 coming out next week, a lot of people are speculating Warner Bros is looking at this release in particular the most. Some believe if Blu-ray outsells HD by a large margin with these films WB will go Blu-ray exclusive at the first of the year.

Which format do you think will sell the most?

tiger roach · 12-04-2007, 06:16 PM

Blu-ray will beat HD-DVD like a dawg in the Potter battle.

It always does, except for the Planet Earth anomoly.

BStecke · 12-04-2007, 06:16 PM

There's only 1 HD DVD to ever outsell its Blu-ray counterpart . . . I don't expect that to change.

Just wondering though . . . do you expect many people to say HD DVD will outsell Blu-ray on a Blu-ray site?

View Poll Results: What will come of the WB Harry Potter format war?
Blu-ray will outsell HD-DVD by a large margin	75	68.18%
Blu-ray will outsell HD-DVD by a small margin	31	28.18%
Stalemate: both formats sell virtually equal amounts	3	2.73%
HD-DVD will outsell Blu-ray by a large margin	0	0%
HD-DVD will outsell Blu-ray by a small margin	1	0.91%
Voters: 110. You may not vote on this poll

11-20-2007, 07:19 AM	#73
Gio Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Kenosha, WI	Harry Potter Years 1-5 It's looking too close

12-04-2007, 06:13 PM	#78
UTVOL06 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Georgia Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:83	Harry Potter; Who will win? With the US release of Harry Potter years 1-5 coming out next week, a lot of people are speculating Warner Bros is looking at this release in particular the most. Some believe if Blu-ray outsells HD by a large margin with these films WB will go Blu-ray exclusive at the first of the year. Which format do you think will sell the most? Last edited by UTVOL06; 12-04-2007 at 06:19 PM.

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11-09-2007, 08:31 AM	#61
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	Nothing to worry about anywhere except the U.S., Blu-ray is kickin ass everywhere else. If HD DVD wins here in the end, I am moving to another country.

11-09-2007, 10:02 AM	#62
david2189 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:London, UK Blu-ray collection:183	i would get a boxset imported from the US to help you out, but i really cant stand harry potter. sorry

11-09-2007, 11:08 AM	#64
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	Michael Gambon is a rather different Dumbledore...at first I found him disconcerting, but there's no way he could have simply parroted Richard Harris' portrayal; he had to make the character his own. We'd all be happier (especially Richard Harris) if Mr. Harris hadn't passed away, but fans of the films should be happy they didn't have to recast Ron, Hermione, or Harry. I had hoped for Paul Winfield as Harris' replacement, myself...

11-12-2007, 10:49 PM	#65
bdrex28 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmond, OK Blu-ray reviews:4	HD DVD is now 50 spots ahead of Blu-ray HP set. Not sure why, but it's picked up a lot over the past week. Blu-ray: 389 HD DVD: 339 at last look.

11-12-2007, 10:52 PM	#67
bdrex28 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmond, OK Blu-ray reviews:4	I agree SJ Blu-ray has consistently been ahead until the last few days. The pessimist in me says it's due to all those cheap HD DVD player. The optomist says it's just an anomaly.

11-12-2007, 11:02 PM	#69
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	the bogo is offsetting it too.

11-12-2007, 11:03 PM	#70
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	I ordered mine direct from Warner. And rankings on Amazon are no indication of even short term buying trends.

11-20-2007, 08:02 AM	#75
DNR7265 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	That's just for the box set, right? I'll be buying them separately.

11-20-2007, 12:00 PM	#77
WaRe Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Ottawa, Ontario Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:90 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Im getting the boxset.

12-04-2007, 06:16 PM	#79
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Blu-ray will beat HD-DVD like a dawg in the Potter battle. It always does, except for the Planet Earth anomoly.

12-04-2007, 06:16 PM	#80
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	There's only 1 HD DVD to ever outsell its Blu-ray counterpart . . . I don't expect that to change. Just wondering though . . . do you expect many people to say HD DVD will outsell Blu-ray on a Blu-ray site?

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