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[majestic1]

Was browsing on Sanity and came across Avatar, which they have listed for Bluray and DVD for Sunday, June 20. Untitled Page

Don't know what to think of this. June sounds about right but the Sunday release kinda threw me. Although from what I've seen in the past their dates are always accurate. Maybe this is a worldwide release?

[JBL4645]

I guessed it would be summertime release last month.

[Yautja]

Originally Posted by majestic1

Was browsing on Sanity and came across Avatar, which they have listed for Bluray and DVD for Sunday, June 20. Untitled Page

Don't know what to think of this. June sounds about right but the Sunday release kinda threw me. Although from what I've seen in the past their dates are always accurate. Maybe this is a worldwide release?

Interesting & hope it's true

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by Yautja

Interesting & hope it's true

I'm guessing it will be out quicker then that. But we shall see.

[Yautja]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

I'm guessing it will be out quicker then that. But we shall see.

I hope so, love to own this film on Blu ASAP

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by Yautja

I hope so, love to own this film on Blu ASAP

I can agree with you on that. I also can't wait for its eventuall 3d release.

[Suntory_Times]

Any news on whether Australia will be getting this in April as Cameron has said? I have noticed ezydvd has it as coming soon and has the audio as dtshdma which hopefully means we will. .

[monnie]

Just looking at the JB site and they have it down for the 27-05-2010 don't if this true or not you can pre-order.

Monnie

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by monnie

Just looking at the JB site and they have it down for the 27-05-2010 don't if this true or not you can pre-order.

Monnie

There's already a thread for avatar here, I think you will find we shall have a release at the same time as America (April 22nd). Cheers for the info though, whenever it is released it can't come soon enough.

[Yautja]

Yes this is a big one & can't wait to see it on my HT system!!!!!

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by Yautja

Yes this is a big one & can't wait to see it on my HT system!!!!!

I thought I might add my local video store has it advertised with the march and april releases, though it didn't specify a date.

[zwostler]

... and the next one



Link: https://www.bigw.com.au/avatarpreorder/Default.aspx#

it is only instore in BigW but I think there will show up some others soon

[Suntory_Times]

Does anyone know if iut will be dvd sized or blu ray sized, and are there any pics of it anywhere? I'm considering cancelling my uk order and just picking it up locally.

Also, where does it say it is a steelbook?

[jw]

I dont believe it is

[LordCrumb]

Rephrased:

There is a 'Collectors Tin' edition of Avatar advertised on Ezydvd.com.au, but no Steelbook listed.

[gettodamoofies]

You know, I was kind of expecting this. I don't really have an intention of purchasing this version due to the lack of special features which are of interest to me, but the potential for a steelbook at Big W for $28.94 would make it really tempting.

The image certainly appears to be a steelbook so fingers crossed it actually is.

[blu-bren]

no 3-D ? pfft.. i have seen movies in 3-d and there is blues and yellows and other colours despite the coloured glasses for anaglyph.. i have coraline in 3-d and its just like 2-D colourwise.
i am used to watching Avatar in 3-D i only saw it in 3-D.
i thought i'd not enjoy it as much in 2-D now i can't watch some movies in 2-D..

god damn it this movie is not in 3-D , this and a handful of others on BD not in 3-D..cloudy with a chance of meatballs, monsters vs aliens, bolt, meet the robinsons(i was told was originally in 3-D in some cinemas)

the lack of a 3-D option is why I have not bought them on DVD/BD..

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by blu-bren

no 3-D ? pfft.. i have seen movies in 3-d and there is blues and yellows and other colours despite the coloured glasses for anaglyph.. i have coraline in 3-d and its just like 2-D colourwise.
i am used to watching Avatar in 3-D i only saw it in 3-D.
i thought i'd not enjoy it as much in 2-D now i can't watch some movies in 2-D..

god damn it this movie is not in 3-D , this and a handful of others on BD not in 3-D..cloudy with a chance of meatballs, monsters vs aliens, bolt, meet the robinsons(i was told was originally in 3-D in some cinemas)

the lack of a 3-D option is why I have not bought them on DVD/BD..

[LordCrumb]

[Ventura]

Originally Posted by blu-bren

no 3-D ? pfft.. i have seen movies in 3-d and there is blues and yellows and other colours despite the coloured glasses for anaglyph.. i have coraline in 3-d and its just like 2-D colourwise.
i am used to watching Avatar in 3-D i only saw it in 3-D.
i thought i'd not enjoy it as much in 2-D now i can't watch some movies in 2-D..

god damn it this movie is not in 3-D , this and a handful of others on BD not in 3-D..cloudy with a chance of meatballs, monsters vs aliens, bolt, meet the robinsons(i was told was originally in 3-D in some cinemas)

the lack of a 3-D option is why I have not bought them on DVD/BD..

Mate, you're better off waiting at least a year for 3D. Oh, unless you've got $3700 burning a hole in your pocket and don't mind that buying you just a 46", in which case go right ahead. Oh, and you'll need a somewhat expensive 3D-capable Blu-Ray player too, so you're looking at a bare minimum of $4k. Only the "more money than sense" crowd are taking that option right now.

Additionally, the 3D effect in Avatar just wasn't that pronounced. It was a lot more subtle than most; kudos to James Cameron for not just throwing stuff at the screen all the time. I'm actually picking up on details watching it in 2D that I didn't notice in 3D, likely because of how 3D is really just a trick achieved by having to put glasses on.

That said, they're obviously milking it by releasing this thing now. Hell, it's still showing in cinemas out here (no doubt because the seats are still filling up). I don't think a release now was warranted, and that thing you said about buying on a whim and getting pissed when they release better versions down the track, I can totally relate to that.

It's still a fantastic Blu-Ray, the quality is unparalleled. I don't care about the additional 6 minutes, so I won't be heading back into the theatres to see it again, and sometime next year when I've finally been able to afford a 3D screen of my own, I'll be happy to then go and pick up the 3D Blu Ray of this one.