Coraline 3D Blu-ray (2009) [Region Free]

[jw]

General Release Amazon Jan 4



Coraline 3D Blu-ray
Coraline Blu-ray 3D Review


Panasonic Bundle Exclusive:



Coraline 3D Blu-ray
Coraline Blu-ray 3D Review

Available as part of a promotion with Panasonic in conjunction with the purchase of a new Panasonic Television.

[JediFonger]

i wonder if the 2D version is there too, just like cloud w/chance of meatball and has black lines left and right.

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by JediFonger

i wonder if the 2D version is there too, just like cloud w/chance of meatball and has black lines left and right.

ALL 3D MOVIES HAVE 2D VERSIONS

ALL OF THEM

NO EXCEPTIONS

THE END

[cuau_cg]

But why A Christmas Carol will include the 2D version on a separate disc?

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by cuau_cg

But why A Christmas Carol will include the 2D version on a separate disc?

The same reason it contains a DVD and digital copy on separate discs when they can easily fit on one. Marketing. More discs = more value. Since discs are cheap studios often use more then needed to increase sales. Frequent Blu-Ray sets have used more discs then nessesary for this reason.

Bitrates are a non-issue. 2D Blu-Rays have a peak rate of 40 megabits per second while 3D Blu-Ray can go up to 60. Since 3D Blu-Rays take up about 50% more information 3D Blu-Rays raise the bitrate to componstate

However beyond marketing hype there is not one damn reason to separately encode a 2D version.

[bhampton]

I havent seen the new 3D version but the older 3D version with the paper glasses was kind of interesting because many shots had no 3D at all. I noticed this also recently when I saw Toy Story 3 in theaters... Some scenes remained 2D for whatever reason.. ...

[JediFonger]

MvA 3D does NOT contain the 2D version (see review on sites).

also the CLoudy w/Chance of Meatball 3D disc has 'shaking' issues when played back in 2D and black bars on left&right. i'm going to grab 2D versions in addition to the BD3D.

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

ALL 3D MOVIES HAVE 2D VERSIONS

ALL OF THEM

NO EXCEPTIONS

THE END

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by JediFonger

MvA 3D does NOT contain the 2D version (see review on sites).

also the CLoudy w/Chance of Meatball 3D disc has 'shaking' issues when played back in 2D and black bars on left&right. i'm going to grab 2D versions in addition to the BD3D.

Monsters vs Aliens does have a 2D version. It lacks compatiblity with certain 2D players due to a rushed limited release that it is. However a 2D version is on the disc and can be accessed through compatible players. All general 3D releases won't have this problem. Buying the 2D version of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, unless you must have the audio commentary, is throwing money down the crapper.

[Lovemy3D]

Originally Posted by JediFonger

MvA 3D does NOT contain the 2D version (see review on sites).

You are wrong about this. I have mine playing in 2D right now to prove it.
There is no separate 2D or 3D option in the menu, but all one has to do is turn off the 3D on the TV and it plays in 2D just fine. It's a simple button on the remote control. When I first started watching it, it would ask if I wanted to play in 3D or 2D. But after a while it quit asking lol. So I bet it would just automatically play in 2D on a normal TV.

also the CLoudy w/Chance of Meatball 3D disc has 'shaking' issues when played back in 2D and black bars on left&right. i'm going to grab 2D versions in addition to the BD3D.

For me at least, this is also wrong. There are no black bars on my 2D version, at least other than the normal ones on top and bottom. No shaking either. It looks perfectly fine. Maybe it's because I have a different type of player? I don't know.

[venomxx]

ANyone has this ?
I will trade with my 3d titles:
Monsters vs aliens
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

[CodemanCMC]

Originally Posted by JediFonger

MvA 3D does NOT contain the 2D version (see review on sites).

also the CLoudy w/Chance of Meatball 3D disc has 'shaking' issues when played back in 2D and black bars on left&right. i'm going to grab 2D versions in addition to the BD3D.

All, although the 3D BD spec requires backward compatibility of 3D discs with 2D BD players, the studio is not legally required to allow the 2D conversion. There are many reasons for this, including marketing/promotional that requires separate 3D bundles from the 2D counterparts (forcing you to pay a premium for 3D), but some reasons are creative. For example, using the Base View only is not necessarily the director's only creative intent since it's viewpoint may be skewed (remember the "Camera One/Camera Two" scene in Wayne's World?) for framing/lighting/graphics etc. Many directors have or will be coming to this conclusion, so unfortunately this will be much of the driving force of limiting 2D playback.

Note, for a 2D to 3D conversion of filmed content this will likely not be an issue as the original photography is created directly by the director/cinematographer, and they are simply adding a 2nd eye. This is certainly going to be an issue for effects heavy live action as well as CG animation features (Pixar, etc).

[Bravia3D]

Ah, you are right the one for about $350 had Coraline with it, my bad. Heck, one with Coraline also went over $400

[jonnoble27]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

ALL 3D MOVIES HAVE 2D VERSIONS

ALL OF THEM

NO EXCEPTIONS

THE END

you, my friend, are a blu-ray prude

[that1guystudios]

Panasonic hasn't announced it yet, but on September 4th, the Coraline and Ice Age 3 offer ends. That's because on September 4th, Panasonic is releasing a new starter kit at Best Buy, Vann's and other select retailers that includes 2 pairs of glasses and both films in the box. Price of the box is $349.99, but it is expected that this starter kit will be given away for free when purchased with a TV in the very near future. Avatar will also be bundled later on. Here is a link where you can see the packaging and/or order it on Vann's website. Best Buy should have the kit in stock in 2-4 weeks.

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._sku=763718919

[snappahead]

Nice....so these two films will STILL be exclusive for a certain amount of time. If nothing else, they should be more common thus cheaper on Ebay now

[Lovemy3D]

Hmm, I don't know. It would be nice to be able to pick up these two movies.
Combined with the official releases and How To Train your Dragon. PLus, Maybe Avatar with the 3D player. That would be an awesome 3D collection to have so soon. Things are starting to get a bit too costly though, and I can't use the Panasonic glasses.

Any idea on how long this deal will last?

[that1guystudios]

Originally Posted by Lovemy3D

Hmm, I don't know. It would be nice to be able to pick up these two movies.
Combined with the official releases and How To Train your Dragon. PLus, Maybe Avatar with the 3D player. That would be an awesome 3D collection to have so soon. Things are starting to get a bit too costly though, and I can't use the Panasonic glasses.

Any idea on how long this deal will last?

I'm betting the bundle will go until the Avatar bundle starts, or possibly, until the 2011 models are introduced, which should begin starting in February. Another possibility is that the exclusivity deal ends on December 31st. Either way, you'll probably be able to find this kit until the end of the year.

[Lovemy3D]

Originally Posted by that1guypictures

I'm betting the bundle will go until the Avatar bundle starts, or possibly, until the 2011 models are introduced, which should begin starting in February. Another possibility is that the exclusivity deal ends on December 31st. Either way, you'll probably be able to find this kit until the end of the year.

Thank you. I wonder how long after the exclusive deal ends before they are released? Still could be a long time I bet.

[that1guystudios]

Originally Posted by FranklinWalker

will be on Amazon also?

It should be. Amazon tends to get Panasonic products later than brick an mortar retailers. I would assume it should be in their system in the next two weeks or so.

[Blu-News]

I know it was posted in the Panasonic exclusive thread, but a thread for the retail release would be good as well.

According to a listing by Universal Studios Home Entertainment, it seems there are plans to release 'Coraline' on Blu-ray 3D for retail release on January 4th, 2011.

I have done a bit of research on this release, and everything is listed rather mysteriously at the moment. Panasonic 3DTV owners are already aware that the included Coraline Blu-ray 3D promo release featured no bonus features, but English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.

There appears to be a chance that the Blu-ray release will be packaged as a combo pack, including a DVD and Digital Copy of the film. However, I am not sure if the Blu-ray 3D disc will include any actual features this time around either as there is nothing listed.

There is a DVD and Digital Copy listed which are specific, and the Blu-ray 3D disc is specific....just no extras listed. There is DTS-HD MA. The Digital Copy expires in 2012 it appears, and a DVD includes special features... I will continue to ask around about this release and will update you if I hear anything more.