Lions Gate goes all out - 24/48 7.1 PCM and profile 1.1 PIP on "War" 01.01.08 - Blu-ray Forum

dobyblue · 11-12-2007, 05:00 PM

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...r_Blu-ray/1164

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War's "Behind the Scenes FX Bonus" track, which will make full use of the secondary video decoding capabilities of Profile 1.1-compliant Blu-ray hardware as it guides viewers through the intricacies of the film's special effects.

With 'War,' Lionsgate is now the second Blu-ray studio to announce a Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-ray title. (Late last month, Fox confirmed plans to issue 'Sunshine' as its first Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-ray title on January 8.)

In addition to the PIP content on 'War,' other Blu-ray exclusives include the BD-Java-enhanced interactive game "Yakuza Fighter," a "Blu-Line Slider" interface that allows for enhanced scene access, a custom bookmarking function, and what Lionsgate is calling "dynamic resizing" menu navigation.

The Blu-ray edition of 'War' will also carry over all of the standard DVD's supplements, including two audio commentaries with director Philip Atwell and co-screenwriters Lee Anthony Smith & Gregory J. Bradley, a "War Chest" mode that allows for bonus making-of vignettes to be unlocked via seamless branching, a "War Zone" subtitle fact track, "Scoring 'War'" featurette, deleted scenes, a gag reel and the film's original theatrical trailer.

As for tech specs, the Blu-ray will boast 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, along with a full-blown uncompressed PCM 7.1 Surround track (at 48kHz/24-bit) and subtitles in both English and Spanish.

Sweet mercy!

BStecke · 11-12-2007, 05:00 PM

Wow, pretty sweet. Is the movie as awful as I heard? Is this the first 1.1 title? I don't keep up with that stuff, since I really have little interest in it. Might give us an idea of when to expect that PS3 update though.

Iron Man · 11-12-2007, 05:08 PM

Nice specs, I'm looking forward to seeing this movie.

By the way, this definitely prooves that Lionsgate are planing to go neutral

coolmilo · 11-12-2007, 05:08 PM

War was just added to my list

kiskiboy97 · 11-12-2007, 05:09 PM

I can't wait to review this one!

ifg · 11-12-2007, 05:13 PM

It wasn't the greastest movie, but it wasn't the worst either. I remember when I watched in in theaters I came out telling myself if it came out in hi-def i would buy it. Lots of butt kicking and stuff blowin up. Thats my kind of thing though. The story is just average. The same type of storyline as most other Jet Li and Jason Stratham movies. If you like these two actors, it is a must buy.

Guinness7 · 11-12-2007, 05:32 PM

Those are some pretty impressive specs for a movie. Will have to see how this one does when it comes out.

seto · 11-12-2007, 05:47 PM

I am confused about Jet Li. I thought Jet Li announced retirement with his movie "Fearless". Then I heard he was retiring from "period" films. Anyone know what the scoop is on that?

Was this filmed before his plans for retirement? I am a Jet Li fan, I just wish I knew what was going on here.

Amon37 · 11-12-2007, 05:47 PM

Was already on my list but now with 7.1 uncompressed I can hear my denon crying with joy.

jkcheng122 · 11-12-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by seto

I am confused about Jet Li. I thought Jet Li announced retirement with his movie "Fearless". Then I heard he was retiring from "period" films. Anyone know what the scoop is on that?

Was this filmed before his plans for retirement? I am a Jet Li fan, I just wish I knew what was going on here.

he retired from period martial arts films, i'm not sure if that is restricted to films about martial arts (like Fearless, but would not include Once Upon A Time in China series). this is an action film with martial arts.so it's not the same. there's no point for him to make a movie where he isnt kicking a lot of ppl's asses.

here's another wish to Fearless director's cut being released in HK on BD.

EDIT: more info - the reason he said he is retiring from martial arts films is b/c playing Huo Yuan Jia was his dream role, there is nothing that can top it so he retires from making anything similar. this would prob including playing Huang Fei Hong, Hong Xi Guan, and other historical chinese martial arts figures.

san~man · 11-12-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by seto

I am confused about Jet Li. I thought Jet Li announced retirement with his movie "Fearless". Then I heard he was retiring from "period" films. Anyone know what the scoop is on that?

Was this filmed before his plans for retirement? I am a Jet Li fan, I just wish I knew what was going on here.

His "retirement" was from his Wushu type, purely "martial arts" films, the last being "Fearless."

He will continue to make "action" genre movies, with "War" fitting into that catagory.

WickyWoo · 11-12-2007, 05:53 PM

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I am confused about Jet Li. I thought Jet Li announced retirement with his movie "Fearless". Then I heard he was retiring from "period" films. Anyone know what the scoop is on that

He was retiring from wuxia epics because he's getting to old to do the stuntwork properly. He's got a movie with Jackie Chan coming out (can;'t wait for that) and others too. He's also the new Mummy in Mummy 3

Sonny · 11-12-2007, 05:54 PM

Ahhh hoow waaa

bhuyanp · 11-12-2007, 06:04 PM

I am pretty novice when it comes to video codecs. I know divx and xvid. xvid is slightly better than divx and avi files act as container for such contents.

How about this mp4 format? Does HD DVD has different format. Some HD DVD fanboy was arguing that action movies look better on HD DVD for it's codec or so. I didnt have any ready answer. Can anyone throw some light?

I am big fan of PS3+BLU anyways.

JAGUAR1977 · 11-12-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ifg

It wasn't the greastest movie, but it wasn't the worst either. I remember when I watched in in theaters I came out telling myself if it came out in hi-def i would buy it. Lots of butt kicking and stuff blowin up. Thats my kind of thing though. The story is just average. The same type of storyline as most other Jet Li and Jason Stratham movies. If you like these two actors, it is a must buy.

That's me sold, need some more popcorn movies.

WickyWoo · 11-12-2007, 06:08 PM

Jason Statham needs to do Brazillian Job damnit

ground chuck · 11-12-2007, 06:10 PM

i've already pre-order this puppy. jet li is da man. i'd like to see "the one" come to bd, but i think that's new line cinema.

wormraper · 11-12-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ground chuck

i've already pre-order this puppy. jet li is da man. i'd like to see "the one" come to bd, but i think that's new line cinema.

The one is a columbia/tri star release.

seto · 11-12-2007, 06:23 PM

Thank you for clarifying that up for me Wicky. ^^b

Esox50 · 11-12-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...r_Blu-ray/1164

Sweet mercy!

[HD DVD "Logic"]Clearly, this means Lion's Gate is about to go neutral.[/HD DVD "Logic"]

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11-12-2007, 05:00 PM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Wow, pretty sweet. Is the movie as awful as I heard? Is this the first 1.1 title? I don't keep up with that stuff, since I really have little interest in it. Might give us an idea of when to expect that PS3 update though.

11-12-2007, 05:08 PM	#3
Iron Man Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Nice specs, I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. By the way, this definitely prooves that Lionsgate are planing to go neutral

11-12-2007, 05:08 PM	#4
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	War was just added to my list

11-12-2007, 05:09 PM	#5
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I can't wait to review this one!

11-12-2007, 05:13 PM	#6
ifg Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:34	It wasn't the greastest movie, but it wasn't the worst either. I remember when I watched in in theaters I came out telling myself if it came out in hi-def i would buy it. Lots of butt kicking and stuff blowin up. Thats my kind of thing though. The story is just average. The same type of storyline as most other Jet Li and Jason Stratham movies. If you like these two actors, it is a must buy.

11-12-2007, 05:32 PM	#7
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	Those are some pretty impressive specs for a movie. Will have to see how this one does when it comes out.

11-12-2007, 05:47 PM	#8
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I am confused about Jet Li. I thought Jet Li announced retirement with his movie "Fearless". Then I heard he was retiring from "period" films. Anyone know what the scoop is on that? Was this filmed before his plans for retirement? I am a Jet Li fan, I just wish I knew what was going on here.

11-12-2007, 05:47 PM	#9
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	Was already on my list but now with 7.1 uncompressed I can hear my denon crying with joy.

11-12-2007, 05:54 PM	#13
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Ahhh hoow waaa

11-12-2007, 06:04 PM	#14
bhuyanp Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	I am pretty novice when it comes to video codecs. I know divx and xvid. xvid is slightly better than divx and avi files act as container for such contents. How about this mp4 format? Does HD DVD has different format. Some HD DVD fanboy was arguing that action movies look better on HD DVD for it's codec or so. I didnt have any ready answer. Can anyone throw some light? I am big fan of PS3+BLU anyways.

11-12-2007, 06:08 PM	#16
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Jason Statham needs to do Brazillian Job damnit

11-12-2007, 06:10 PM	#17
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	i've already pre-order this puppy. jet li is da man. i'd like to see "the one" come to bd, but i think that's new line cinema.

11-12-2007, 06:23 PM	#19
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thank you for clarifying that up for me Wicky. ^^b

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