iTunes Buying Guide: UK vs US Storefronts - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

XanderAE · 07-10-2020, 12:18 PM

Added a handful of movies to OP that I know have the best quality version on MA/VUDU.

ManOfTheForest · 07-10-2020, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderAE

Yes indeed. Runtime in the UK store is 3hrs 26mins, US store is 3hrs 8mins. I think it's just a lack of labelling in the UK/IE stores

Are all the movies on the lists 4K?

jwsg · 07-10-2020, 02:14 PM

It looks like HD movies are included - the difference may be cut, extras, audio

XanderAE · 07-10-2020, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ManOfTheForest

Are all the movies on the lists 4K?

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Originally Posted by jwsg

It looks like HD movies are included - the difference may be cut, extras, audio

That’s right, this list is for any film that is enhanced in some way in another store, 4K or not. That enhancement can be because it is 4K here and not there, because both are HD but one has a different cut, because both are 4K but one has better audio, etc., etc.

What isn’t taken into consideration is where one market may have extras and the other doesn’t. This is purely based on video/audio quality and cut of the movie.

P.s. sorry MOTF, notice you’d asked the same question twice and I didn’t answer the first time - completely missed it among the updates from our fellow threaders!

ManOfTheForest · 07-10-2020, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderAE

That’s right, this list is for any film that is enhanced in some way in another store, 4K or not. That enhancement can be because it is 4K here and not there, because both are HD but one has a different cut, because both are 4K but one has better audio, etc., etc.

What isn’t taken into consideration is where one market may have extras and the other doesn’t. This is purely based on video/audio quality and cut of the movie.

P.s. sorry MOTF, notice you’d asked the same question twice and I didn’t answer the first time - completely missed it among the updates from our fellow threaders!

No worries.

I mean I wasn't upset or anything if that is what you think

Yaristaman · 07-12-2020, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jwsg

I think the Fifth Element may not be in the UK store

It's just come onto pre-order in the last few days. £9.99 with no confirmed release date. No mention of 4K or Extras but here's hoping.

PlexShaw · 07-13-2020, 07:42 AM

I think They Live is in the wrong section (under US but should be under UK)?

Yaristaman · 07-13-2020, 02:02 PM

Best of the Best
Kickboxers 2, 3, 4

All are available in the US but not the UK

Happytime Murders - Unrated cut available in the US, not the UK (or at least it was, it's not clear now looking at the description on Cheapcharts)

XanderAE · 07-13-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaristaman

Happytime Murders - Unrated cut available in the US, not the UK (or at least it was, it's not clear now looking at the description on Cheapcharts)

Thanks for the additions.

Regarding Happytime Murders, I can't find any indication of an unrated version existing, not even on Blu-ray. However, I can see the US has a 4K version in the iTunes store, while the UK only has HD - so on the list it goes!

Yaristaman · 07-13-2020, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderAE

Thanks for the additions.

Regarding Happytime Murders, I can't find any indication of an unrated version existing, not even on Blu-ray. However, I can see the US has a 4K version in the iTunes store, while the UK only has HD - so on the list it goes!

Yeah, could have sworn blind that there was an unrated version in the states. Ah well, it has extras where the Uk doesn't so still counts I guess 😀

bustamills · 07-18-2020, 06:23 PM

Paul Walkers "Running Scared" is only 2.0 stereo in Itunes and Vudu but 5.1 in MA

brentmadisonwi · 07-26-2020, 04:35 PM

The Howling (1981) is HD and in the UK iTunes and not for sale on any digital service in the USA. Amazon has it but only SD and no SD or HD on USA iTunes.

papamarg · 08-10-2020, 12:46 AM

Flash Gordon is 4K DV on the UK store.

papamarg · 08-10-2020, 01:48 PM

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure 4K DV UK

ManOfTheForest · 08-10-2020, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by papamarg

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure 4K DV UK

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Originally Posted by papamarg

Flash Gordon is 4K DV on the UK store.

In Ireland too.

I'm very happy with the way the upgrade was done on both, but disappointed that there is no extras. Did any other country get them?

XanderAE · 08-30-2020, 12:12 PM

Additions and updates made.

papamarg · 08-30-2020, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ManOfTheForest

In Ireland too.

I'm very happy with the way the upgrade was done on both, but disappointed that there is no extras. Did any other country get them?

It's 4K in the US but no Dolby Vision!

-Gonzo- · 08-30-2020, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ManOfTheForest

In Ireland too.

I'm very happy with the way the upgrade was done on both, but disappointed that there is no extras. Did any other country get them?

Both Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure and Flash Gordon have extras in the UK.

XanderAE · 09-26-2020, 12:15 PM

Updated.

Added:
- Back to the Future
- Back to the Future Part II

Removed:
- Dog Soldiers (now available in the UK)
- Jeepers Creepers (now available in the UK)
- The Hangover Part III (4K DV now returned in the UK)

XanderAE · 10-01-2020, 10:03 AM

Updated.

Added:
- Back to the Future Part III

Removed:
- Jaws (now upgraded to 4K/DV/DA in the UK)

09-26-2020, 12:15 PM	#39
XanderAE Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 iTunes collection:1474 Trading Score:27	Updated. Added: - Back to the Future - Back to the Future Part II Removed: - Dog Soldiers (now available in the UK) - Jeepers Creepers (now available in the UK) - The Hangover Part III (4K DV now returned in the UK) Last edited by XanderAE; 09-26-2020 at 12:54 PM.

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07-10-2020, 12:18 PM	#21
XanderAE Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 iTunes collection:1474 Trading Score:27	Added a handful of movies to OP that I know have the best quality version on MA/VUDU.

07-10-2020, 02:14 PM	#23
jwsg Member Member since:Jan 2012	It looks like HD movies are included - the difference may be cut, extras, audio

07-13-2020, 07:42 AM	#27
PlexShaw Active Member Member since:Sep 2019 Location:London, UK	I think They Live is in the wrong section (under US but should be under UK)?

07-13-2020, 02:02 PM	#28
Yaristaman Member Member since:Mar 2018 Location:London Blu-ray collection:13 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:13 iTunes collection:797	Best of the Best Kickboxers 2, 3, 4 All are available in the US but not the UK Happytime Murders - Unrated cut available in the US, not the UK (or at least it was, it's not clear now looking at the description on Cheapcharts)

07-18-2020, 06:23 PM	#31
bustamills Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:99	Paul Walkers "Running Scared" is only 2.0 stereo in Itunes and Vudu but 5.1 in MA

07-26-2020, 04:35 PM	#32
brentmadisonwi Junior Member Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:32	The Howling (1981) is HD and in the UK iTunes and not for sale on any digital service in the USA. Amazon has it but only SD and no SD or HD on USA iTunes.

08-10-2020, 12:46 AM	#33
papamarg Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:247	Flash Gordon is 4K DV on the UK store.

08-10-2020, 01:48 PM	#34
papamarg Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:247	Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure 4K DV UK

08-30-2020, 12:12 PM	#36
XanderAE Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 iTunes collection:1474 Trading Score:27	Additions and updates made.

10-01-2020, 10:03 AM	#40
XanderAE Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 iTunes collection:1474 Trading Score:27	Updated. Added: - Back to the Future Part III Removed: - Jaws (now upgraded to 4K/DV/DA in the UK)

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