Universal to deliver 100 exclusive HD DVD movies in 2007

Jimmy Smith · 01-25-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

Then you KNOW that the Fox catalog titles cost more than the combo discs already then.

Cost is a small reason I hate flippers. My hate of flippers is my big problem not the price. I like disc art and flippers are a pain to figure out what side is what. Thats why most elaberate DVD sets are two discs not a flipper even though flippers would be cheaper.

**bruceames** · 01-25-2007, 10:21 PM

I always liked flippers when I first started buying DVDs. WB had widescreen and fullscreen which I thought was so cool. I took it as 2 for the price of 1 basically. (I only had a 4:3 TV at the time but 2 years later bought an HDTV)

Maybe Universal can include an insert in lieu of the cover art?

**PFC5** · 01-25-2007, 10:25 PM

Jimmy, they actually do a very good job of letting you know which side should be face up to watch the HD-DVD side, unlike most of the SD DVDs that had both AR on either side of those discs.

That always bothered me with the SD DVD flippers, but like I said, it is not an issue knowing which side is which with the HD-DVD combos.

Bruce's suggestion would solve the remaining issue too. Then you can read the cover art while the disc is in the player. How much time could anyone spend looking at the art of a disc anyway? I would rather watch the movie.

dontknowjack · 01-26-2007, 01:52 AM

I would love to see E.T. on high def.

EnfrcrOne · 01-26-2007, 02:22 AM

*insert jackass commet by GLOW here*

**PFC5** · 01-26-2007, 02:25 AM

Come on EnfrcrOne!

We just started to get this forum becoming civil again. We do not need to go back there again. Lets try to stop the personal attacks please OK?

rmslives · 01-26-2007, 07:15 AM

I keep looking over the list of titles, and just keep getting pumped up! Children of God, which I know is still out in theaters, will be right up on the top of my list when it finally gets released - it's IMPOSSIBLE for us to see any movies in theaters now, as our son is 16 months old.

And have I mentioned Scarface? Whoo-hoo!

daleb · 01-26-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rmslives

I keep looking over the list of titles, and just keep getting pumped up! Children of God, which I know is still out in theaters, will be right up on the top of my list when it finally gets released - it's IMPOSSIBLE for us to see any movies in theaters now, as our son is 16 months old.

And have I mentioned Scarface? Whoo-hoo!

Children of Men?

should be a good one!

ja2935 · 01-26-2007, 08:49 AM

Children of Men - I didn't enjoy the book; it was written by P D James, better known for contemporary British mysteries. She is a great writer but this is not one of her better efforts as she isn't a SciFi writer. Nevertheless will view the movie with interest.

Pride and Prejudice - A beautifully filmed movie with a fantastic score. Unfortunately it strays considerably from the book which is much more closely followed by the BBC 1996 version - however that is four hours long so doesn't need to compress the story.

Brazil - a winner for me, the SD version does include all footage as the director intended but is not anamorphic.

I look forward to all these in HD

HiramAbiff · 01-26-2007, 08:57 AM

Wow, I'm glad I never got around to buying that Hitchcock box set from Universal! As for the Criterion one, I *so* own that and no, you can't have it. Ha ha ha!!!!!

As for Brazil, I hope it will be Gilliam's edit, the same used for the Criterion DVD. Anybody know which edit Universal used for their own DVD?

Although, given their commitment to film-maker involvement (which *really* excites me about this format) I'd be shocked if they didn't release Gilliam's edit.

Then again, WB cropped Full Metal Jacket, so who knows?

GLOW · 01-26-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HiramAbiff

Although, given their commitment to film-maker involvement (which *really* excites me about this format) I'd be shocked if they didn't release Gilliam's edit.

Do you think HD DVD is the only format to have filmmaker approved transfers? Sony and Fox (and probably more that I'm unaware of) both often consult DP's and directors on the quality and integrity of the master and how it relates to original intent and HD.

I WUV HD · 01-26-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GLOW

Do you think HD DVD is the only format to have filmmaker approved transfers? Sony and Fox (and probably more that I'm unaware of) both often consult DP's and directors on the quality and integrity of the master and how it relates to original intent and HD.

I wonder what Luc Besson thought of The Fifth Element release...

GLOW · 01-26-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by I WUV HD

I wonder what Luc Besson thought of The Fifth Element release...

I used to know the story behind that transfer but I'm having trouble remembering it. I know that master didn't originally come from Sony, pretty sure it came from France. It's not the same as the one used for the Superbit DVD. Do a search at AVS if you want the whole story.

I WUV HD · 01-26-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GLOW

I used to know the story behind that transfer but I'm having trouble remembering it. I know that master didn't originally come from Sony, pretty sure it came from France. It's not the same as the one used for the Superbit DVD. Do a search at AVS if you want the whole story.

The damn French... I should have known...

Well, then - I guess Sony's off the hook, huh? I'm sure all of the people who bought TFE, thinking it would be reference like the SD DVD version was, are all satisfied with the "French Master" explanation...

HiramAbiff · 01-26-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GLOW

Do you think HD DVD is the only format to have filmmaker approved transfers? Sony and Fox (and probably more that I'm unaware of) both often consult DP's and directors on the quality and integrity of the master and how it relates to original intent and HD.

Well if you'd read the interview you'd see the involvement that excites me is more than just the approval of the sound and picture, it's about the extras and interactive portions of the release, too.

01-25-2007, 10:25 PM	#33
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	Jimmy, they actually do a very good job of letting you know which side should be face up to watch the HD-DVD side, unlike most of the SD DVDs that had both AR on either side of those discs. That always bothered me with the SD DVD flippers, but like I said, it is not an issue knowing which side is which with the HD-DVD combos. Bruce's suggestion would solve the remaining issue too. Then you can read the cover art while the disc is in the player. How much time could anyone spend looking at the art of a disc anyway? I would rather watch the movie. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

01-26-2007, 02:25 AM	#36
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	Come on EnfrcrOne! We just started to get this forum becoming civil again. We do not need to go back there again. Lets try to stop the personal attacks please OK? __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

01-26-2007, 08:49 AM	#39
ja2935 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,034	Children of Men - I didn't enjoy the book; it was written by P D James, better known for contemporary British mysteries. She is a great writer but this is not one of her better efforts as she isn't a SciFi writer. Nevertheless will view the movie with interest. Pride and Prejudice - A beautifully filmed movie with a fantastic score. Unfortunately it strays considerably from the book which is much more closely followed by the BBC 1996 version - however that is four hours long so doesn't need to compress the story. Brazil - a winner for me, the SD version does include all footage as the director intended but is not anamorphic. I look forward to all these in HD __________________ Toshiba 34HF84 Comcast Motorola DCT 3416 (all digital), Component/Fiber Optic Toshiba SD4900 (Region Free), Component/Digital Coax Toshiba HD-A2, HDMI/Fiber Optic Yamaha YHT-160 Home Theater System

01-25-2007, 10:21 PM	#32
bruceames Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 10,170	I always liked flippers when I first started buying DVDs. WB had widescreen and fullscreen which I thought was so cool. I took it as 2 for the price of 1 basically. (I only had a 4:3 TV at the time but 2 years later bought an HDTV) Maybe Universal can include an insert in lieu of the cover art?

01-26-2007, 01:52 AM	#34
dontknowjack High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 949	I would love to see E.T. on high def.

01-26-2007, 02:22 AM	#35
EnfrcrOne HD-DVD End User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 19	insert jackass commet by GLOW here

01-26-2007, 07:15 AM	#37
rmslives High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 314	I keep looking over the list of titles, and just keep getting pumped up! Children of God, which I know is still out in theaters, will be right up on the top of my list when it finally gets released - it's IMPOSSIBLE for us to see any movies in theaters now, as our son is 16 months old. And have I mentioned Scarface? Whoo-hoo!

01-26-2007, 08:57 AM	#40
HiramAbiff HD-DVD--for movie lovers Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Age: 27 Posts: 1,390	Wow, I'm glad I never got around to buying that Hitchcock box set from Universal! As for the Criterion one, I so own that and no, you can't have it. Ha ha ha!!!!! As for Brazil, I hope it will be Gilliam's edit, the same used for the Criterion DVD. Anybody know which edit Universal used for their own DVD? Although, given their commitment to film-maker involvement (which really excites me about this format) I'd be shocked if they didn't release Gilliam's edit. Then again, WB cropped Full Metal Jacket, so who knows?