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bruceleroygreen · 12-08-2008, 07:48 PM

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What's the deal with these Blu-ray books? JFK, Shawshank Redemption, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and a few other movies are all released as Books with discs. If you've bought any of these, does the book add anything?

I just wanna watch the movie. I'd like it if all the cases were the same. I didn't buy those DVD cases with the little black flap either.

The book idea seems like a gimmick to charge more money.

kpkelley · 12-08-2008, 07:50 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73761

saginawjuggalo · 12-08-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceleroygreen

I just wanna watch the movie. I'd like it if all the cases were the same.

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Originally Posted by bruceleroygreen

The book idea seems like a gimmick to charge more money.

I agree and feel the same about this new trend of gimmick sales poping up in the Blu-ray market. Warner should price them the same as a normal Blu-rays if they feel the need to force them on us. At least it would give Blu-ray more perceived value. In the end I want my movies as cheap as possible, screw these Digi-books and all the extra cardboard baggage that they are charging us for. If Warner must insist on making them they should at least give us a standard version as well, sorta like they are for The Dark Night. Warner should do this for ALL special packaged Blu-rays.

I like my movies to have a uniform appearance while sitting on the shelf. They looks messy with these funky shaped cases

fdm · 12-08-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceleroygreen

The book idea seems like a gimmick to charge more money.

It is.

GGX · 12-08-2008, 09:12 PM

I love the coffee book releases! It amuses me that it pisses some people off.

Blu-News · 12-08-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

I love the coffee book releases! It amuses me that it pisses some people off.

Here's hoping we get many colored cases to piss you off then.

GGX · 12-08-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-News

Here's hoping we get many colored cases to piss you off then.

Oh nice memory.

I have separate Blu-ray cases just for that purpose. No need for me to ***** about it.

Blu-News · 12-08-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Oh nice memory.

I have separate Blu-ray cases just for that purpose. No need for me to ***** about it.

LOL. To be honest I was worried about that too, but since the studios have all began using different packaging at times, I can't worry about it anymore. I think Planet of the apes, Casablanca, The Incredible Hulk, and I Am Legend Collector's set in total made me not care anymore, despite being bothered originally.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-08-2008, 09:26 PM

I wouldn't personally waste my money on those or Steelcases (or is it Steelbooks?) either. Just gimme the movie at a good price. But I understand that there are many collectors out there and for them I suppose it's worth it.

Gone2HiDef · 12-08-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

It is.

What he said. And it works with me.

ajmrowland · 12-08-2008, 10:51 PM

Though there are supposedly a few movies that will be on digibooks in '09 that aren't blu yet. LOTR comes to mind, and they're re-releasing a couple of Harry Potter movies(Probably because of the lack of exclusive features on the current editions have, as oppossed to their HD DVD counterparts).

bruceleroygreen · 12-09-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by saginawjuggalo

I like my movies to have a uniform appearance while sitting on the shelf.(

That's all I'm looking for. Is it too much to ask to have some uniformity? I just don't want a haphazard and random pile of dissimilar cases.

GGX · 12-09-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceleroygreen

That's all I'm looking for. Is it too much to ask to have some uniformity? I just don't want a haphazard and random pile of dissimilar cases.

Yes it is. If its that big a deal to you make some custom cover art and buy some blank Blu-ray cases. Otherwise let the rest of us that like the packaging enjoy it.

Personally I think having all the same cases is generic as hell.

bruceleroygreen · 12-09-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73761

Survey says the majority of people dislike them.

Gone2HiDef · 12-09-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceleroygreen

That's all I'm looking for. Is it too much to ask to have some uniformity? I just don't want a haphazard and random pile of dissimilar cases.

I voted for change.

Seriously, the studios seem to think offering enhanced these kinds of packaging will help boost the value of BD somehow. Maybe they had to come up with these editions as part of some agreement to go Blu and help drive BD player sales. I don't agree that folks who dislike the special packaging need to go buy a standard case and printout their own sleeves. But WB certainly seems committed to the digibooks in 2009, and Universal is testing the waters now with specialty packaging (Wanted, I Am Legend). I guess if they don't sell well, the studios would aim for a different tactic. But I'll continue to get the ones I like, despite being in the minority of the poll.

GGX · 12-09-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceleroygreen

Survey says the majority of people dislike them.

lol the poll is in no way a land slide. It actually is pretty close.

benricci · 12-09-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceleroygreen

Survey says the majority of people dislike them.

Last time I checked a few dozen random people on the internet were not the "majority". I'm willing to bet the *actual* majority of people out there don't really care all that much.

coolmilo · 12-09-2008, 09:29 PM

The problem with books and other marketing gimmicks is they inflate the price of the BD.

I'd rather have Warner focus on quality and not on all the marketing extras. Once again, why not put books as ebooks on the disk and save a tree and the extra cost to the customer?

I wanted to buy Casablanca but I do not want to pay and extra $30 - $40 for clutter and so I passed on this title. Just give me the disk with the best PQ and AQ as possible and for the lowest price and that is the winning formula.

danbrch · 12-09-2008, 09:59 PM

It's funny they call them "coffee book table" cases when most will be keep on the shelf.

tcfiero · 12-09-2008, 10:05 PM

With Warner, I would like them to put them in a regular Blu-ray case and give us the best possible sound available. Stop forcing us to get lossy audio and a fancy book.

12-08-2008, 07:48 PM	#1
bruceleroygreen Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Hyattsville, Md. Blu-ray collection:80 Blu-ray reviews:24	Blu-ray Books What's the deal with these Blu-ray books? JFK, Shawshank Redemption, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and a few other movies are all released as Books with discs. If you've bought any of these, does the book add anything? I just wanna watch the movie. I'd like it if all the cases were the same. I didn't buy those DVD cases with the little black flap either. The book idea seems like a gimmick to charge more money. Last edited by bruceleroygreen; 12-08-2008 at 07:56 PM.

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kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73761

12-08-2008, 09:12 PM	#5
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	I love the coffee book releases! It amuses me that it pisses some people off.

12-08-2008, 09:26 PM	#9
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I wouldn't personally waste my money on those or Steelcases (or is it Steelbooks?) either. Just gimme the movie at a good price. But I understand that there are many collectors out there and for them I suppose it's worth it.

12-08-2008, 10:51 PM	#11
ajmrowland Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:77	Though there are supposedly a few movies that will be on digibooks in '09 that aren't blu yet. LOTR comes to mind, and they're re-releasing a couple of Harry Potter movies(Probably because of the lack of exclusive features on the current editions have, as oppossed to their HD DVD counterparts).

12-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#18
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	The problem with books and other marketing gimmicks is they inflate the price of the BD. I'd rather have Warner focus on quality and not on all the marketing extras. Once again, why not put books as ebooks on the disk and save a tree and the extra cost to the customer? I wanted to buy Casablanca but I do not want to pay and extra $30 - $40 for clutter and so I passed on this title. Just give me the disk with the best PQ and AQ as possible and for the lowest price and that is the winning formula.

12-09-2008, 09:59 PM	#19
danbrch Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Kennesaw, GA Blu-ray collection:7	It's funny they call them "coffee book table" cases when most will be keep on the shelf.

12-09-2008, 10:05 PM	#20
tcfiero Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Jacksonville FL Blu-ray collection:599 Trading Score:1	With Warner, I would like them to put them in a regular Blu-ray case and give us the best possible sound available. Stop forcing us to get lossy audio and a fancy book.

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