The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread - Page 68 - Blu-ray Forum

Lt. Aldo Raine · 03-24-2010, 03:58 AM

any word on a FS steelbook??

snowball_iv · 03-24-2010, 04:06 AM

I just seen that it's going to be in 1.78 aspect ratio, that sucks. This movie made my favorite list and now i don't get to enjoy it in 2.35 at home. O well at least i will have a copy i guess. Sorry i had to just get that off my chest.

NL197 · 03-24-2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by snowball_iv

I just seen that it's going to be in 1.78 aspect ratio, that sucks. This movie made my favorite list and now i don't get to enjoy it in 2.35 at home. O well at least i will have a copy i guess. Sorry i had to just get that off my chest.

What's the problem? Do you have one of those "constant height" setups?

If so, pay close attention to what Cameron said - he said they didn't pan and scan or change anything when they made the 2.35 version, they just cropped the top and bottom of the image to get that AR right out of the original 1.78 frame.

Therefore, I take that to mean anyone with a constant height setup can watch it 2.35 and not miss anything they saw in theaters.

STARSCREAM · 03-24-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stewie

First of all, James Cameron hates trailers, woohoo!

http://gizmodo.com/5500433/james-cam...n-his-dvds-too

Secondly, been watching a BD screener recently...feature is about 45GB of the disc...looks.....AMAZING! I never saw the 3d version though. given the little space reserved for warning cards and logos and such, I would pretty much agree with the "superbit" label.

AWESOME on both!!

davidthenikonuser · 03-24-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NL197

Jim Cameron answers the big question:

WHY is the home release of AVATAR 1.78:1?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqwCQQ4qIXw

The version I saw (IMAX) 2 times was 1.78:1 . The 2.35:1 version is cropped from the 1.78:1 version anyway. So you're better off with the 1.78:1 version.

MaCruz · 03-24-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman_mw21

any word on a FS steelbook??

No. Just UK, and China right now. Refer to the SteelBook Forum

Daredevil666 · 03-24-2010, 02:00 PM

Will the china version be censored ? I'm guessing Quaritch wins at the end. I wanne see this version, and if it's in a steelbook, the better !

solarrdadd · 03-24-2010, 02:12 PM

I think it's gonna be a great BD release, 1.78:1 and utilizing almost the entire 50gb plater for just the movie, i can't wait. this will be the ultimate in reference quality. you know Cameron isn't just gonna release some crap; especially crap that made billions of dollars! I can only imagine how much they are gonna make off of the blu sales!?! I expect it to be the biggest seller of all time. does anyone know to date what the current biggest seller on blu is?...cause it's gonna get knocked off when Avatar hits the shelves!

KubrickFan · 03-24-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by davidthenikonuser

The version I saw (IMAX) 2 times was 1.78:1 . The 2.35:1 version is cropped from the 1.78:1 version anyway. So you're better off with the 1.78:1 version.

Again, it's not cropped. If Cameron wants it released in 1.78:1, so be it, but arguing that it's better because you're seeing more of it is just plain wrong. It's like saying every movie shot in Super 35 should be in 1.78:1.

RiseDarthVader · 03-24-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NL197

What's the problem? Do you have one of those "constant height" setups?

If so, pay close attention to what Cameron said - he said they didn't pan and scan or change anything when they made the 2.35 version, they just cropped the top and bottom of the image to get that AR right out of the original 1.78 frame.

Therefore, I take that to mean anyone with a constant height setup can watch it 2.35 and not miss anything they saw in theaters.

Actually the positioning of the HUD displays in scenes such as jakes videologs were moved into the 2.35:1 frame from lower down in the 1.78:1 frame

panamablu · 03-24-2010, 04:49 PM

Is there been any news related to the actual packing of the movie?
Been earth day and everything related to the million trees, hope the packing is the standard blue case and not some recycle cardboard cheap packing.

phansson · 03-24-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by panamablu

Is there been any news related to the actual packing of the movie?
Been earth day and everything related to the million trees, hope the packing is the standard blue case and not some recycle cardboard cheap packing.

I am betting we will see something new as far as packaging. I just hope it is something similar to a standard Blu Ray case.

If they don't do that you know it will at least be the "recycle" case.

panamablu · 03-24-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phansson

I am betting we will see something new as far as packaging. I just hope it is something similar to a standard Blu Ray case.

If they don't do that you know it will at least be the "recycle" case.

The recycle case is something I can live with, but I really hate the cardboard packing.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-24-2010, 05:55 PM

I bet it's just a regular case with a slipcover.

Kryptonic · 03-24-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KubrickFan

Again, it's not cropped. If Cameron wants it released in 1.78:1, so be it, but arguing that it's better because you're seeing more of it is just plain wrong. It's like saying every movie shot in Super 35 should be in 1.78:1.

The 2.35:1 framing was a compromise for standard 2-D theaters. The 1.78:1 ratio is the OAR in this case and is one that is preferred by the director. End of story.

onemorechance · 03-24-2010, 07:17 PM

pre-ordered at blockbuster

slumcat · 03-24-2010, 08:43 PM

I wonder whats up with claims of the best video quality ever.

How good can it possibly be. I know its a straight transfer from digital to digital, so it'll be just like an animated movie. Besides most of Avatar is an animated movie.

I'll wait for the reviews to come out as I didn't like the movie at all. If I get the disc, it will only be for the video quality.

DesertFenix · 03-24-2010, 08:43 PM

Pre-ordered at Best Buy, now just anxiously waiting

I had to wait a couple of days to pre-order on Bestbuy.com because when the pre-order started you could not tell it you wanted to pick it up in store. However I was able to do that the Monday after. I wonder if they are going to do a midnight release, and if so, can I pick up my pre-ordered copy at midnight???

DC_Street · 03-24-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slumcat

I wonder whats up with claims of the best video quality ever.

How good can it possibly be. I know its a straight transfer from digital to digital, so it'll be just like an animated movie. Besides most of Avatar is an animated movie.

I'll wait for the reviews to come out as I didn't like the movie at all. If I get the disc, it will only be for the video quality.

Have you seen the Dark Knight IMAX scenes? Imagine that but better.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 03-24-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Street

Have you seen the Dark Knight IMAX scenes? Imagine that but better.

Or the Transformers ROTF IMAX scene.

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03-24-2010, 08:43 PM	#1357
slumcat Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009	The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread I wonder whats up with claims of the best video quality ever. How good can it possibly be. I know its a straight transfer from digital to digital, so it'll be just like an animated movie. Besides most of Avatar is an animated movie. I'll wait for the reviews to come out as I didn't like the movie at all. If I get the disc, it will only be for the video quality.

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03-24-2010, 03:58 AM	#1341
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	any word on a FS steelbook??

03-24-2010, 04:06 AM	#1342
snowball_iv Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Jacksonville Home Theater Gallery:85 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:864 Trading Score:1	I just seen that it's going to be in 1.78 aspect ratio, that sucks. This movie made my favorite list and now i don't get to enjoy it in 2.35 at home. O well at least i will have a copy i guess. Sorry i had to just get that off my chest.

03-24-2010, 02:00 PM	#1347
Daredevil666 Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Future Earth Blu-ray reviews:1	Will the china version be censored ? I'm guessing Quaritch wins at the end. I wanne see this version, and if it's in a steelbook, the better !

03-24-2010, 02:12 PM	#1348
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	I think it's gonna be a great BD release, 1.78:1 and utilizing almost the entire 50gb plater for just the movie, i can't wait. this will be the ultimate in reference quality. you know Cameron isn't just gonna release some crap; especially crap that made billions of dollars! I can only imagine how much they are gonna make off of the blu sales!?! I expect it to be the biggest seller of all time. does anyone know to date what the current biggest seller on blu is?...cause it's gonna get knocked off when Avatar hits the shelves!

03-24-2010, 04:49 PM	#1351
panamablu Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:3152 DVD collection:279 Trading Score:1	Is there been any news related to the actual packing of the movie? Been earth day and everything related to the million trees, hope the packing is the standard blue case and not some recycle cardboard cheap packing.

03-24-2010, 05:55 PM	#1354
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I bet it's just a regular case with a slipcover.

03-24-2010, 07:17 PM	#1356
onemorechance Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:55	pre-ordered at blockbuster

03-24-2010, 08:43 PM	#1358
DesertFenix Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:1	Pre-ordered at Best Buy, now just anxiously waiting I had to wait a couple of days to pre-order on Bestbuy.com because when the pre-order started you could not tell it you wanted to pick it up in store. However I was able to do that the Monday after. I wonder if they are going to do a midnight release, and if so, can I pick up my pre-ordered copy at midnight???

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