Warner Answers The Calls: The Departed w/ PCM! - Blu-ray Forum

Josh · 01-20-2007, 12:40 AM

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...-departed.html

Scroll down to see the Blu-ray back cover and PCM glory. Hopefully, this is a trend and not a fad.

JToddler · 01-20-2007, 12:53 AM

I would have actually wanted to see the blu-ray version images at the top before any version! Regardless, it's nice to see Warner doing it... More blu-ray Warner! Keep it UP!

dialog_gvf · 01-20-2007, 01:01 AM

Yippee!

(And another wave of neutrality hits the shore)

I wonder when it goes pre-order on Amazon.com? I have a bunch of mid-Feb titles in my cart, and that would be a nice addition.

Gary

Banjo · 01-20-2007, 01:10 AM

Pre-ordered it last night on Amazon.ca :-)

dialog_gvf · 01-20-2007, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

Pre-ordered it last night on Amazon.ca :-)

Ooo, thanks! (Wow, .ca beat .com)

phloyd · 01-20-2007, 01:22 AM

I can't explain in words how happy I am about this.

My first Warner BD for a long time!

Blue · 01-20-2007, 01:34 AM

Although hard to read the fine print it doesn't seem to be region encoded. Seeing as the HD-DVD version is not it would hardly make sense to do it to Blu-ray (then again many things don't make sense). Can anyone confirm this (not a guess)?

blitz6speed · 01-20-2007, 01:40 AM

Warner, congrats on a sale to me. I am definitely purchasing this title now that you've actually done what is right.

goodstuff · 01-20-2007, 01:45 AM

Wow, and what a title to inaugurate it with!

Banjo · 01-20-2007, 01:54 AM

While I'm deaf and don't rely on the audio tracks to enjoy a movie but I can understand why some weren't happy with Warner Bros. because of the lack of a PCM track, all of you just wanted the best quality possible made available to the public.

Just like I want all of the contents including interviews, deleted scenes and all to be subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing. It's quite a frustrating issue we have to deal with on a daily basis. Most Blu-Ray titles, only the main feature (movie) is subtitled while the rest of the contents aren't. That's where I have an issue with some major studios including Warner Bros. Note the "SDH - Main Feature Only". SDH stands for 'Subtitled for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing'. What people don't realize is, there are over 30 million Americans with a degree of hearing loss.

So, all I want from these studios is the best video quality and made accessible to the deaf. Odds are that the special features on 'The Departed' won't be subtitled but I'm buying it no matter what because it's a Scorsese flick.

Sorry to go off-topic but just thought I'll share a pet peeve of mine here since people are often peeved about the lack of a PCM track on their WB titles.

WriteSimply · 01-20-2007, 02:13 AM

Banjo, you may want to request this to paidgeek. Alerting him now to this issue would be beneficial. Also ask him to ask other studios to encode subtitles for all the video or audio-only parts of BD movies.

I for one would like a video-descriptive audio tracks to be a standard for BDs. Encode it with Dolby Digital at 384.

fuad

Banjo · 01-20-2007, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Banjo, you may want to request this to paidgeek. Alerting him now to this issue would be beneficial. Also ask him to ask other studios to encode subtitles for all the video or audio-only parts of BD movies.

I for one would like a video-descriptive audio tracks to be a standard for BDs. Encode it with Dolby Digital at 384.

fuad

Already made the request a couple nights ago, he said he'll pass it on the others and see what happen. Hopefully the studios will realize that it's necessary to do so, and I think the video-descriptive audio track is absolutely a must on both DVD and Blu-Ray for the legally blind audience. A number of theatres offer it too.

hyperdine · 01-20-2007, 03:06 AM

Wow! This is good news. Hats off to Warner.

Longshot · 01-20-2007, 01:22 PM

Great news and I take this as a sign of things to come with Batman Begins and V for Vendetta!

prettyflaco · 01-20-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

While I'm deaf and don't rely on the audio tracks to enjoy a movie but I can understand why some weren't happy with Warner Bros. because of the lack of a PCM track, all of you just wanted the best quality possible made available to the public.

Just like I want all of the contents including interviews, deleted scenes and all to be subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing. It's quite a frustrating issue we have to deal with on a daily basis. Most Blu-Ray titles, only the main feature (movie) is subtitled while the rest of the contents aren't. That's where I have an issue with some major studios including Warner Bros. Note the "SDH - Main Feature Only". SDH stands for 'Subtitled for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing'. What people don't realize is, there are over 30 million Americans with a degree of hearing loss.

So, all I want from these studios is the best video quality and made accessible to the deaf. Odds are that the special features on 'The Departed' won't be subtitled but I'm buying it no matter what because it's a Scorsese flick.

Sorry to go off-topic but just thought I'll share a pet peeve of mine here since people are often peeved about the lack of a PCM track on their WB titles.

Very good point. I applaud you in sharing that.

prettyflaco · 01-20-2007, 01:59 PM

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO hyped about this flick. Best movie last year! IMO.

JTK · 01-20-2007, 02:01 PM

Absolute must-buy, no hesitation especially on this news!

Sinner · 01-20-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prettyflaco

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO hyped about this flick. Best movie last year! IMO.

better than Infernal Affairs?

Esox50 · 01-20-2007, 03:42 PM

The PCM track is good news for BD. Now hopefully they will get Batman Begins released on BD by mid-year.

ClaytonMG · 01-20-2007, 04:09 PM

So I am guessing this is going to be a 50gb disc then? Or will it be 30gb on a 50gb disc?

01-20-2007, 12:40 AM	#1
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Warner Answers The Calls: The Departed w/ PCM! http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...-departed.html Scroll down to see the Blu-ray back cover and PCM glory. Hopefully, this is a trend and not a fad.

01-20-2007, 01:01 AM	#3
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Yippee! (And another wave of neutrality hits the shore) I wonder when it goes pre-order on Amazon.com? I have a bunch of mid-Feb titles in my cart, and that would be a nice addition. Gary Last edited by dialog_gvf; 01-20-2007 at 01:04 AM.

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01-20-2007, 12:53 AM	#2
JToddler Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would have actually wanted to see the blu-ray version images at the top before any version! Regardless, it's nice to see Warner doing it... More blu-ray Warner! Keep it UP!

01-20-2007, 01:10 AM	#4
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Pre-ordered it last night on Amazon.ca :-)

01-20-2007, 01:22 AM	#6
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	I can't explain in words how happy I am about this. My first Warner BD for a long time!

01-20-2007, 01:34 AM	#7
Blue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Melbourne Australia Blu-ray collection:206	Although hard to read the fine print it doesn't seem to be region encoded. Seeing as the HD-DVD version is not it would hardly make sense to do it to Blu-ray (then again many things don't make sense). Can anyone confirm this (not a guess)?

01-20-2007, 01:40 AM	#8
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	Warner, congrats on a sale to me. I am definitely purchasing this title now that you've actually done what is right.

01-20-2007, 01:45 AM	#9
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Wow, and what a title to inaugurate it with!

01-20-2007, 01:54 AM	#10
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	While I'm deaf and don't rely on the audio tracks to enjoy a movie but I can understand why some weren't happy with Warner Bros. because of the lack of a PCM track, all of you just wanted the best quality possible made available to the public. Just like I want all of the contents including interviews, deleted scenes and all to be subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing. It's quite a frustrating issue we have to deal with on a daily basis. Most Blu-Ray titles, only the main feature (movie) is subtitled while the rest of the contents aren't. That's where I have an issue with some major studios including Warner Bros. Note the "SDH - Main Feature Only". SDH stands for 'Subtitled for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing'. What people don't realize is, there are over 30 million Americans with a degree of hearing loss. So, all I want from these studios is the best video quality and made accessible to the deaf. Odds are that the special features on 'The Departed' won't be subtitled but I'm buying it no matter what because it's a Scorsese flick. Sorry to go off-topic but just thought I'll share a pet peeve of mine here since people are often peeved about the lack of a PCM track on their WB titles.

01-20-2007, 02:13 AM	#11
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Banjo, you may want to request this to paidgeek. Alerting him now to this issue would be beneficial. Also ask him to ask other studios to encode subtitles for all the video or audio-only parts of BD movies. I for one would like a video-descriptive audio tracks to be a standard for BDs. Encode it with Dolby Digital at 384. fuad

01-20-2007, 03:06 AM	#13
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Wow! This is good news. Hats off to Warner.

01-20-2007, 01:22 PM	#14
Longshot Senior Member Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2	Great news and I take this as a sign of things to come with Batman Begins and V for Vendetta!

01-20-2007, 01:59 PM	#16
prettyflaco Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:51	I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO hyped about this flick. Best movie last year! IMO.

01-20-2007, 02:01 PM	#17
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Absolute must-buy, no hesitation especially on this news!

01-20-2007, 03:42 PM	#19
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:488	The PCM track is good news for BD. Now hopefully they will get Batman Begins released on BD by mid-year.

01-20-2007, 04:09 PM	#20
ClaytonMG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2006 Location:New Brighton, MN Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:833 Blu-ray collection:2370 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	So I am guessing this is going to be a 50gb disc then? Or will it be 30gb on a 50gb disc?

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