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tydw94 · 08-05-2007, 08:25 PM

hey can someone tell me why The animations/cartoons are slow to come out on blu-ray. I have yet to see one. I have seen the CGI but no actual cartoons. What's up with that?

sega_smasher · 08-05-2007, 08:27 PM

i think i saw the lion king on the coming soon list on some site when i was searching... but thats a good question. guess disney is just focusing on movies that are in higher demand for hd. doubt ppl are banging on the doors to get the lil mermaid in HD lol.

tydw94 · 08-05-2007, 08:34 PM

lol

Actually Lion King is one of my all time favorites Movies and i do hope it makes it to the hi-Def world. But i'm more into Japanese Animation like Samurai champloo, Vampire hunter D etc. And I party all day and all night for a living

jorg · 08-05-2007, 09:57 PM

um let me put it in prospective for u the best sellign title the departed has only sold 100 000 copies and it was released a long time ago the average movie only sells like 15 000 so the market is soooooo small plus dragon ball z is coming out

DaveFi · 08-05-2007, 10:15 PM

There are a few, but most are either anime (imports), or will be coming soon.

Two 2D animation titles availible in the US now:

Ultimate Avengers (Lionsgate/Marvel), and A Scanner Darkly.

That's it. Another title to be released by Lionsgate/Marvel in 2 weeks: Doctor Strange. Sony will be releasing their first anime title in the US on Sep 25: Tekkon Kinkreet.

Bandai will be releasing a few of their anime movies here in the US in combo packs with DVDs at the insane retail price of $80!!!! I won't be purchasing any of those.

I highly recommend everyone pick up Sony's Tekkon Kinkreet as they are probably gaging future releases based on its sales.

Frode · 08-05-2007, 10:54 PM

Anime is coming, but at a much slower rate because the market is so small to begin with. Here's a list of released and upcoming anime in HD:

http://www.animeonblu-ray.com/forum/...php?tid/18821/

daman · 08-05-2007, 11:01 PM

I look forward to the days when all Disney/Pixar titles are availabe in BD. My nephews would not realize how good he has it when he watches Nemo in BD in the future

The Big Blue · 08-06-2007, 01:37 AM

Sleeping Beauty will be the first Disney 2D on Blu-ray according to some sort of Disney marketing sheet, or something like that, that surfaced a little while back.

DaveFi · 08-06-2007, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Big Blue

Sleeping Beauty will be the first Disney 2D on Blu-ray according to some sort of Disney marketing sheet, or something like that, that surfaced a little while back.

Just a rumor, with no concrete date. I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. Their 1967 film "Jungle Book" is supposed to come out before Sleeping Beauty.

Deciazulado · 08-06-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveFi

Just a rumor

Not a rumour, see this post and the linked press release.
Disney Platinum releases have concrete dates, 2 releases to a year. That one is scheduled for October '08.

Banjo · 08-06-2007, 02:54 AM

I imagine 'The Simpsons Movie' will be on BD this fall or early winter.

k20king · 08-06-2007, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frode

Anime is coming, but at a much slower rate because the market is so small to begin with. Here's a list of released and upcoming anime in HD:

http://www.animeonblu-ray.com/forum/...php?tid/18821/

You are the man!!! Thanks!!!

Go Blu-Ray!

Tiger_Slasher · 08-06-2007, 04:03 AM

If Disney releases the Original Theatrical version of The Lion King, I will buy it. But, if they release the artistically vandalized version I will not buy it. Same goes for the Little Mermaid. I want the original theatrical releases, not the edited versions.

DaveFi · 08-06-2007, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Not a rumour, see this post and the linked press release.
Disney Platinum releases have concrete dates, 2 releases to a year. That one is scheduled for October '08.

I read that post and as far as I'm concerned when there's no set date it's just a rumor.

WickyWoo · 08-06-2007, 05:24 AM

It's not a rumor. The Disney Platinum schedule is well known, and they've publically stated it'll be their first animation BR

Smallville206 · 08-06-2007, 06:16 AM

I will buy all the Disney classics that come out on Blu ray.

Freis968 · 08-06-2007, 06:28 AM

Aeon Flux Animated MTV set and Heavy Metal with a complete audio overhaul would be interesting. The audio on the Heavier, Louder, Nastier Special Edition DVD set of Heavy Metal that came out a few years ago was HORRENDOUS! And this was even the Superbit edition! It sounded as if they synched the sound up from a boombox sitting in the corner of the room.

darkloki · 08-06-2007, 12:36 PM

I'd pick up any Pixar Blu Ray film, but damn they're slow on getting those out.

Deciazulado · 08-06-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveFi

I read that post and as far as I'm concerned when there's no set date it's just a rumor.

So a press release by Disney is now a rumor?

WickyWoo · 08-06-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Aeon Flux Animated MTV set

Mastered on analog video. And it would just be extra ugly then anyway.

Quote:

The audio on the Heavier, Louder, Nastier Special Edition DVD set of Heavy Metal that came out a few years ago was HORRENDOUS! And this was even the Superbit edition! It sounded as if they synched the sound up from a boombox sitting in the corner of the room.

Welcome to low budget film production.

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I'd pick up any Pixar Blu Ray film, but damn they're slow on getting those out.

Don't expect more than 1 catalog title a year either. 1 new, 1 old. This year it's Ratatouille and Cars, next year Wall-E and maybe Incredibles and so on

08-05-2007, 08:25 PM	#1
tydw94 Member Member since:Jul 2007	Cel animation on Blu-ray? hey can someone tell me why The animations/cartoons are slow to come out on blu-ray. I have yet to see one. I have seen the CGI but no actual cartoons. What's up with that?

08-05-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
DaveFi Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:362 Trading Score:4	There are a few, but most are either anime (imports), or will be coming soon. Two 2D animation titles availible in the US now: Ultimate Avengers (Lionsgate/Marvel), and A Scanner Darkly. That's it. Another title to be released by Lionsgate/Marvel in 2 weeks: Doctor Strange. Sony will be releasing their first anime title in the US on Sep 25: Tekkon Kinkreet. Bandai will be releasing a few of their anime movies here in the US in combo packs with DVDs at the insane retail price of $80!!!! I won't be purchasing any of those. I highly recommend everyone pick up Sony's Tekkon Kinkreet as they are probably gaging future releases based on its sales. Last edited by DaveFi; 08-05-2007 at 11:30 PM.

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08-05-2007, 08:27 PM	#2
sega_smasher Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Santa Monica, CA PSN: SecretAgentHam Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:1	i think i saw the lion king on the coming soon list on some site when i was searching... but thats a good question. guess disney is just focusing on movies that are in higher demand for hd. doubt ppl are banging on the doors to get the lil mermaid in HD lol.

08-05-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
tydw94 Member Member since:Jul 2007	lol Actually Lion King is one of my all time favorites Movies and i do hope it makes it to the hi-Def world. But i'm more into Japanese Animation like Samurai champloo, Vampire hunter D etc. And I party all day and all night for a living

08-05-2007, 09:57 PM	#4
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	um let me put it in prospective for u the best sellign title the departed has only sold 100 000 copies and it was released a long time ago the average movie only sells like 15 000 so the market is soooooo small plus dragon ball z is coming out

08-05-2007, 10:54 PM	#6
Frode Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Anime is coming, but at a much slower rate because the market is so small to begin with. Here's a list of released and upcoming anime in HD: http://www.animeonblu-ray.com/forum/...php?tid/18821/

08-05-2007, 11:01 PM	#7
daman Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	I look forward to the days when all Disney/Pixar titles are availabe in BD. My nephews would not realize how good he has it when he watches Nemo in BD in the future

08-06-2007, 01:37 AM	#8
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sleeping Beauty will be the first Disney 2D on Blu-ray according to some sort of Disney marketing sheet, or something like that, that surfaced a little while back.

08-06-2007, 02:54 AM	#11
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I imagine 'The Simpsons Movie' will be on BD this fall or early winter.

08-06-2007, 04:03 AM	#13
Tiger_Slasher Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Los Angeles	If Disney releases the Original Theatrical version of The Lion King, I will buy it. But, if they release the artistically vandalized version I will not buy it. Same goes for the Little Mermaid. I want the original theatrical releases, not the edited versions.

08-06-2007, 05:24 AM	#15
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	It's not a rumor. The Disney Platinum schedule is well known, and they've publically stated it'll be their first animation BR

08-06-2007, 06:16 AM	#16
Smallville206 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Seattle, Washington	I will buy all the Disney classics that come out on Blu ray.

08-06-2007, 06:28 AM	#17
Freis968 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Ocoee, FL Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:7	Aeon Flux Animated MTV set and Heavy Metal with a complete audio overhaul would be interesting. The audio on the Heavier, Louder, Nastier Special Edition DVD set of Heavy Metal that came out a few years ago was HORRENDOUS! And this was even the Superbit edition! It sounded as if they synched the sound up from a boombox sitting in the corner of the room.

08-06-2007, 12:36 PM	#18
darkloki Banned Member since:Jul 2007	I'd pick up any Pixar Blu Ray film, but damn they're slow on getting those out.

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