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Zen_Amako · 10-19-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

I was wondering the same thing because I would love to have The Girl Who Leapt Through Time on Blu-ray since I love that movie. But Bandai does delay a lot of its Blu-ray releases in America so even if it was a trailer for the Blu-ray version it's hard to say when we will get it.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is on Blu-ray in Japan (like Escaflowne), so it's probably just a matter of time.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-20-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is on Blu-ray in Japan (like Escaflowne), so it's probably just a matter of time.

I worry about this because Kadokawa released it in Japan, and the last Bandai Blu-ray that wasn't owned by Bandai (GitS 2: Innocence) in Japan & US suffered as a result (BD25 and no lossless audio). I hope this does not turn out to be the case. At least there is hope with the rumored Manga UK Version.

Kevtronn · 10-20-2009, 03:41 AM

Any word on Fullmetal Alchemist Movie: The Conqueror of Shambala Blu-ray? Was suppose to be released Nov 17...

MOONPHASE · 10-20-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

I worry about this because Kadokawa released it in Japan, and the last Bandai Blu-ray that wasn't owned by Bandai (GitS 2: Innocence) in Japan & US suffered as a result (BD25 and no lossless audio). I hope this does not turn out to be the case. At least there is hope with the rumored Manga UK Version.

Kadokawa USA shut down

MOONPHASE · 10-20-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Any word on Fullmetal Alchemist Movie: The Conqueror of Shambala Blu-ray? Was suppose to be released Nov 17...

Funimation is probably holding out till Brotherhood comes to America on dvd. Actually wait nevermind http://www.rightstuf.com/cgi-bin/cat...em/84596/4/0/0

u_nick · 10-20-2009, 12:40 PM

Yeah, the Nov 17th date seems to be a solid one. Theyve stuck with it for a couple months now, and I think it's up on Funimation's site at that day too. yet we still cant order it on amazon....

bandit29 · 10-20-2009, 02:55 PM

animeondvd review of Escaflowne. Positive overall.

http://www.mania.com/escaflowne-movi...le_116118.html

I should have my copy today.

detective392 · 10-20-2009, 03:47 PM

On frank marshalls twitter he announced that the DVD of ponyo will be released in March and said nothing about a blu-ray release so hopefully we still get a release.

Zen_Amako · 10-20-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

animeondvd review of Escaflowne. Positive overall.

http://www.mania.com/escaflowne-movi...le_116118.html

I should have my copy today.

I stopped by my local Best Buy today, and the Escaflowne BD was $34.99.

I'm sure they'll sell a lot at that price....

bandit29 · 10-20-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I stopped by my local Best Buy today, and the Escaflowne BD was $34.99.

I'm sure they'll sell a lot at that price....

lol yeah I saw that online..Amazon was 22.99. Should be here today. Prime member so shipping is free.

Maybe Best Buy can't get good deals from Bandai? Sword of the Stranger and Akira are 34.99 there too. But yet Best Buys prices for Ghost in the Shell 2.0 and Blood the Last Vampire are the same as Amazons: 19.99.

EDIT: So I guess the rumors of Ghost in the Shell 2.0 and Blood the Last Vampire out a month early at Best Buy are true. I'll check later.

Back cover for GITS 2.0 says the audio is 6.1 DTS-ES and has a Dolby Digital logo? Hmm..I thought the JP release was TrueHD?

http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=95666

MOONPHASE · 10-20-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

lol yeah I saw that online..Amazon was 22.99. Should be here today. Prime member so shipping is free.

Maybe Best Buy can't get good deals from Bandai? Sword of the Stranger and Akira are 34.99 there too. But yet Best Buys prices for Ghost in the Shell 2.0 and Blood the Last Vampire are the same as Amazons: 19.99.

EDIT: So I guess the rumors of Ghost in the Shell 2.0 and Blood the Last Vampire out a month early at Best Buy are true. I'll check later.

Back cover for GITS 2.0 says the audio is 6.1 DTS-ES and has a Dolby Digital logo? Hmm..I thought the JP release was TrueHD?

http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?t=95666

Actually Sword of the Stranger is $40 at Best Buy but I got it for half price when I went there.

MOONPHASE · 10-20-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by detective392

On frank marshalls twitter he announced that the DVD of ponyo will be released in March and said nothing about a blu-ray release so hopefully we still get a release.

Yeah me too and besides March is my birthday month and I already have Gunslinger Girl season 1 to enjoy on my birthday so why not Ponyo on Blu-ray as well?

bandit29 · 10-20-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

Actually Sword of the Stranger is $40 at Best Buy but I got it for half price when I went there.

Well either way its too much $$$. Amazon has it for 22.00 still

http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stranger...6065902&sr=8-1

MOONPHASE · 10-20-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

Well either way its too much $$$. Amazon has it for 22.00 still

http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stranger...6065902&sr=8-1

It could just be me but I think the Bandai Visual ones are always more expensive then the Bandai Entertainment Blu-rays when it comes to Best Buy.

Kevtronn · 10-20-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by detective392

On frank marshalls twitter he announced that the DVD of ponyo will be released in March and said nothing about a blu-ray release so hopefully we still get a release.

Ponyo Blu-ray Dec 8 U.S.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-20-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

Kadokawa USA shut down

Hm? I realize that but my post was about if Bandai does release TGWLTT.
Japanese Version is by Kadokawa JP (AVC/DTS-HD MA & TrueHD 5.1). US Version would be by Bandai.

If you recall, GitS Innocence was done by Buena Vista Japan and the Original and Absolute Editions were both BD50s with lossless soundtracks (Original - MPEG2/PCM 7.1, Absolute - AVC/TrueHD & DTS-HD MA 6.1). The Bandai US Version was BD25 AVC/DD 5.1 EX. My worry is that Bandai US releases TGWLTT, it will be on a BD25 and with a lossy track.

SotS and Escaflowne were both Bandai properties in Japan which is why they got the BD50/lossless audio treatment.

If Bandai does release GWLTT, I hope my worries are unfounded and they give it the treatment it deserves.

MOONPHASE · 10-20-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Hm? I realize that but my post was about if Bandai does release TGWLTT.
Japanese Version is by Kadokawa JP (AVC/DTS-HD MA & TrueHD 5.1). US Version would be by Bandai.

If you recall, GitS Innocence was done by Buena Vista Japan and the Original and Absolute Editions were both BD50s with lossless soundtracks (Original - MPEG2/PCM 7.1, Absolute - AVC/TrueHD & DTS-HD MA 6.1). The Bandai US Version was BD25 AVC/DD 5.1 EX. My worry is that Bandai US releases TGWLTT, it will be on a BD25 and with a lossy track.

SotS and Escaflowne were both Bandai properties in Japan which is why they got the BD50/lossless audio treatment.

If Bandai does release GWLTT, I hope my worries are unfounded and they give it the treatment it deserves.

Kadokawa USA is what brought over TGWLTT, Lucky Star, Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Full Metal Panic: TSR, Shuffle, and so on. Bandai and Funimation helped distribute these series to dvd and provided the English voice actors. This is why I think the dvd version of the digitally remastered of FMP:TSR was delayed because Funimation probably had to obtain the full rights if Kadokawa USA is no more. Bandai could possibly bring TGWLTT on Blu-ray in America but considering how Bandai USA is struggling to survive it makes me wonder if or when they will ever bring TGWLTT on Blu-ray at all. I would love for it to be lossless as well with the ton of extras the dvd version has but it will probably be a long while.

Zen_Amako · 10-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Best Buy had the BDs for both Ghost in the Shell 2.0 and Blood the Last Vampire (2000) on the shelf today. I thought these were due out Nov. 24th; maybe BB has an exclusive. They were $19.99 each.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-20-2009, 08:22 PM

IIRC, BB does have both as a timed exclusive.

chronoclast · 10-20-2009, 09:05 PM

It was confirmed on the AoD boards that the Ghost In the Shell 2.0 BD includes the original version of the film and both versions use the original English dub.

2.0 version:
1080p
English and Japanese: 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete, 2.0 PCM

Original version:
1080i
English and Japanese: 2.0 stereo (probably just Dolby Digital)

The original being 1080i might mean it's upscaled from SD masters. The Japanese BD of it is 1080p and also has the Japanese audio in 2.0 PCM, English is only 2.0 DD.

I only want the original version so I'm going to wait for screenshots of it to get posted before I decide if I'm going to buy this or not.

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10-20-2009, 03:41 AM	#1003
Kevtronn Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:1127 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Any word on Fullmetal Alchemist Movie: The Conqueror of Shambala Blu-ray? Was suppose to be released Nov 17...

10-20-2009, 12:40 PM	#1006
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Yeah, the Nov 17th date seems to be a solid one. Theyve stuck with it for a couple months now, and I think it's up on Funimation's site at that day too. yet we still cant order it on amazon....

10-20-2009, 02:55 PM	#1007
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	animeondvd review of Escaflowne. Positive overall. http://www.mania.com/escaflowne-movi...le_116118.html I should have my copy today.

10-20-2009, 03:47 PM	#1008
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	On frank marshalls twitter he announced that the DVD of ponyo will be released in March and said nothing about a blu-ray release so hopefully we still get a release.

10-20-2009, 08:21 PM	#1018
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:169 Blu-ray collection:581 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Best Buy had the BDs for both Ghost in the Shell 2.0 and Blood the Last Vampire (2000) on the shelf today. I thought these were due out Nov. 24th; maybe BB has an exclusive. They were $19.99 each.

10-20-2009, 08:22 PM	#1019
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	IIRC, BB does have both as a timed exclusive.

10-20-2009, 09:05 PM	#1020
chronoclast Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:132 Blu-ray collection:710 DVD collection:81 Trading Score:1	It was confirmed on the AoD boards that the Ghost In the Shell 2.0 BD includes the original version of the film and both versions use the original English dub. 2.0 version: 1080p English and Japanese: 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete, 2.0 PCM Original version: 1080i English and Japanese: 2.0 stereo (probably just Dolby Digital) The original being 1080i might mean it's upscaled from SD masters. The Japanese BD of it is 1080p and also has the Japanese audio in 2.0 PCM, English is only 2.0 DD. I only want the original version so I'm going to wait for screenshots of it to get posted before I decide if I'm going to buy this or not.

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