The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread - Page 63 - Blu-ray Forum

AintNoSin · 03-17-2010, 09:52 PM

For a movie like Avatar, I don't want to plunk down cash if there are not a lot of quality extras. I want the behind the scenes scoop on this kind of movie, so I'll rent the barebones and wait for the better version later.

Batman1980 · 03-17-2010, 09:59 PM

I'll get the combo pack, keep the blu-ray for myself and frisbee the DVD into my brother for him to enjoy.

Enigmatical · 03-17-2010, 10:10 PM

dont know if this was post already...but Amazon has this up. 25 bucks is startin price. I will bite only if it is in 17-18 buck range. Dont need extras, only watch them once anyways.

http://www.amazon.com/Avatar-Two-Dis...8863766&sr=8-1

steve_dave · 03-17-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AintNoSin

How many "Collector's Editions" have actually been, well, collectible?

Let's see...

Little Shop of Horrors '86 with the original alternate ending DVD
- Replaced with a new DVD that drops the alternate ending.

The Terminator Special Edition DVD-14
- Replaced with a new DVD-9 pressing that drops the second side of extras.

World Trade Center DVD
- Target exclusive release with a third disc featuring "In Their Own Words" documentary (78mins).

Akira BD
- First pressings shipped with a slipcover and booklet.

Dollhouse DVD & BD
- Comic-Con numbered exclusive with variant cover and letter from Joss Whedon.

Just to name a few.

JFunk · 03-17-2010, 11:07 PM

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_...ng-to-buy.html

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 03-18-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Let's see...

Little Shop of Horrors '86 with the original alternate ending DVD
- Replaced with a new DVD that drops the alternate ending.

The Terminator Special Edition DVD-14
- Replaced with a new DVD-9 pressing that drops the second side of extras.

World Trade Center DVD
- Target exclusive release with a third disc featuring "In Their Own Words" documentary (78mins).

Akira BD
- First pressings shipped with a slipcover and booklet.

Dollhouse DVD & BD
- Comic-Con numbered exclusive with variant cover and letter from Joss Whedon.

Just to name a few.

Those are more the exception than the rule when it comes to "Collectors Edition". I do wish i jumped on getting the Dollhouse Comic-Con edition while it was on pre-order.

aiman04 · 03-18-2010, 09:14 AM

Someone mentioned about maximum bitrate allowed by BD specs up to 40Mbps only. Curious, I turned on the info while watching ID4 on my PS3. Is this even possible? 47.2 Mbps AVC:

So when Jon Landau said they wanna max out the quality by removing the menus, trailers, etc, and taking all the space on the BD50 disc, how high the bitrate can possibly go?

I'm not arguing about the necessity of having ridiculously high bitrate, just impressed with what I saw.

Sorry for the bad pic, taken with my iPhone.

EDIT:

Found the post:

[Show spoiler]

Suntory_Times · 03-18-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aiman04

Someone mentioned about maximum bitrate allowed by BD specs up to 40Mbps only. Curious, I turned on the info while watching ID4 on my PS3. Is this even possible? 47.2 Mbps AVC:

So when Jon Landau said they wanna max out the quality by removing the menus, trailers, etc, and taking all the space on the BD50 disc, how high the bitrate can possibly go?

I'm not arguing about the necessity of having ridiculously high bitrate, just impressed with what I saw.

Sorry for the bad pic, taken with my iPhone.

EDIT:

Found the post:

I also asked him to back up his claim which he didn't, i've had bitrates over 50mbps.

bad_code · 03-18-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AintNoSin

For a movie like Avatar, I don't want to plunk down cash if there are not a lot of quality extras. I want the behind the scenes scoop on this kind of movie, so I'll rent the barebones and wait for the better version later.

On the other hand I don't want to pay for extras. I'd like the steel book version, but I could not care less about extras. I watched Top Gun and before that I watched the extras. Then when I watched the movie I just had all this crap in my head about, "oh I see now, that's so fake. I can't believe I didn't notice that before." No thanks! I'll never watch extras again except for really really old star trek original series.

Trekofile · 03-18-2010, 03:54 PM

It's FIRST NOTHING SPECIAL, or NS Edition! Absolutely NOTHING! The Film...and TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHThat's all folks!"

Diesel · 03-18-2010, 03:57 PM

I think he pulled the 40.0Mbps maximum (for video only) from the FAQ page here on blu-ray.com

https://www.blu-ray.com/faq/#bluray_vs_dvd_comparison

Trekofile · 03-18-2010, 04:14 PM

You won't be getting even a trailer or preview trailers fro other films on this initial release. You'll be lucky of the case isn't made or recycled fiberboard!
This is like waiting years for Snow White from Disney and only getting b/w storyboards and shadow puppets on the wall w/ a drunk dwarf giving a slurred commentary!

kpkelley · 03-18-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trekofile

You'll be lucky of the case isn't made or recycled fiberboard!

Been there, done that.

Sussudio · 03-18-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trekofile

It's FIRST NOTHING SPECIAL, or NS Edition! Absolutely NOTHING! The Film...and TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHThat's all folks!"

Yes, we know it's JUST the movie...maybe some of us don't mind that

.

No need to get your bowels in an uproar

DetroitSportsFan · 03-18-2010, 05:11 PM

I was watching G4's ""Attack Of The Show" the other day and they said that Cameron/Fox "wanted to use the entire 50GB of the disc just for picture/audio" and it will be "the best looking and sounding Blu-Ray ever released".

Sounds like Sony's old "Superbit DVD" marketing. We'll see.

Viserys · 03-18-2010, 05:13 PM

How much of the 50gb of a blank DL BD is actually free space?

Brandon · 03-18-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gremal

Hellooooo...1.78:1 = 16:9 standard.

Next time just answer the question and don't be rude about it. Oh wait it's Gremal, you are incapable of not being rude in every post.

SquidPuppet · 03-18-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFunk

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_...ng-to-buy.html

LOL. Its 2010 and the word Blu-ray never appeared in the article. In fact, the author wrongly states a 3D DVD is coming next year. Sheesh, they need to get up to speed.

Dave_6 · 03-18-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

Yes, we know it's JUST the movie...maybe some of us don't mind that

.

No need to get your bowels in an uproar

I'll be buying this day one. I hardly ever watch the extras anyways!

SquidPuppet · 03-18-2010, 05:37 PM

Avatar + Earth Day = Eco case?

View Poll Results: How many Blu Ray Avatar discs the first week world wide?
Less than 1,000,000	83	10.30%
1,000,000 - 2,000,000	152	18.86%
2,000,000 - 3,000,000	155	19.23%
3,000,000 - 4,000,000	128	15.88%
4,000,000 - 5,000,000	66	8.19%
Over 6,000,000	222	27.54%
Voters: 806. You may not vote on this poll

03-18-2010, 03:54 PM	#1250
Trekofile Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 3	FOX declares Avatar... It's FIRST NOTHING SPECIAL, or NS Edition! Absolutely NOTHING! The Film...and TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHThat's all folks!"

03-18-2010, 03:57 PM	#1251
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	I think he pulled the 40.0Mbps maximum (for video only) from the FAQ page here on blu-ray.com https://www.blu-ray.com/faq/#bluray_vs_dvd_comparison Last edited by Diesel; 03-18-2010 at 04:02 PM.

03-18-2010, 04:14 PM	#1252
Trekofile Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 3	So much for anticipation... You won't be getting even a trailer or preview trailers fro other films on this initial release. You'll be lucky of the case isn't made or recycled fiberboard! This is like waiting years for Snow White from Disney and only getting b/w storyboards and shadow puppets on the wall w/ a drunk dwarf giving a slurred commentary!

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03-17-2010, 09:52 PM	#1241
AintNoSin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Above the Convenience Store 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:594 DVD collection:299 Digital collection:212 iTunes collection:18	For a movie like Avatar, I don't want to plunk down cash if there are not a lot of quality extras. I want the behind the scenes scoop on this kind of movie, so I'll rent the barebones and wait for the better version later.

03-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#1242
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I'll get the combo pack, keep the blu-ray for myself and frisbee the DVD into my brother for him to enjoy.

03-17-2010, 10:10 PM	#1243
Enigmatical Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Buffalo, NY Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:11	dont know if this was post already...but Amazon has this up. 25 bucks is startin price. I will bite only if it is in 17-18 buck range. Dont need extras, only watch them once anyways. http://www.amazon.com/Avatar-Two-Dis...8863766&sr=8-1

03-17-2010, 11:07 PM	#1245
JFunk Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:California Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:1	http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_...ng-to-buy.html

03-18-2010, 05:11 PM	#1255
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I was watching G4's ""Attack Of The Show" the other day and they said that Cameron/Fox "wanted to use the entire 50GB of the disc just for picture/audio" and it will be "the best looking and sounding Blu-Ray ever released". Sounds like Sony's old "Superbit DVD" marketing. We'll see.

03-18-2010, 05:13 PM	#1256
Viserys Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:7	How much of the 50gb of a blank DL BD is actually free space?

03-18-2010, 05:37 PM	#1260
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