Sad News - Iron Man Blu-Ray recalled!

E55 KEV · 09-24-2008, 12:10 PM

reports on bluray.com that Iron Man BD was not playing on many players. 1st post:

'Good morning everybody,

Today in my e-mail, I received:

Dear Customer,

Please be advised that Iron Man (Blu-Ray) UPC/EAN: 097361385747 has been recalled by the manufacturer because it may not play on certain Blu-ray set top players due to differences in manufacturers' specs. We have issued a full refund for this item. The new release of the Iron Man (Blu-Ray) will be available on tower.com shortly.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Tower.com Customer Service"

2nd post:

"Hey - just went to the Tower website and "Ironman" is no longer available for sale through them at all!

A note said it had been recalled!

Wierd!!!"

from Tower.com:

Iron Man (Blu-Ray) - Item has been recalled
Robert Downey (actor), Jeff Bridges (actor) and Jon Favreau (director)

Stew4HD · 09-24-2008, 12:14 PM

Wow.. just wow

Go Blu

LordGamer · 09-24-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew4HD

Wow.. just wow

Go Blu

Now, now...don't blame the format.

Has there been an official release? While it seems "real," I don't go off of "Guy A said..."

Bravestime · 09-24-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E55 KEV

reports on bluray.com that Iron Man BD was not playing on many players. 1st post:

'Good morning everybody,

Today in my e-mail, I received:

Dear Customer,

Please be advised that Iron Man (Blu-Ray) UPC/EAN: 097361385747 has been recalled by the manufacturer because it may not play on certain Blu-ray set top players due to differences in manufacturers' specs. We have issued a full refund for this item. The new release of the Iron Man (Blu-Ray) will be available on tower.com shortly.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Tower.com Customer Service"

2nd post:

"Hey - just went to the Tower website and "Ironman" is no longer available for sale through them at all!

A note said it had been recalled!

Wierd!!!"

from Tower.com:

Iron Man (Blu-Ray) - Item has been recalled
Robert Downey (actor), Jeff Bridges (actor) and Jon Favreau (director)

Glad to see they're taking immediate action, but this should have never happened. Big Quality Assurance issue here. Someone needs a ass chewing.

Loves2Watch · 09-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordGamer

Now, now...don't blame the format.

Blame it on this "has been recalled by the manufacturer because it may not play on certain Blu-ray set top players due to differences in manufacturers' specs." Blu ray

E55 KEV · 09-24-2008, 12:25 PM

More official:

Iron Man Blu-ray Recalled; Possibly Delayed

The forums are lit up this morning with news that the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Iron Man' has been recalled. A few weeks back, some of those receiving review copies reported trouble playing the disc in their Blu-ray players. Apparently, there is an authoring problem with the disc, and distributors have been issued direction to send back all product.

According to those distributors, Paramount is doing everything possible to get enough replacement discs to retailers in time for its September 30th release date, but it may not be able to meet the demand. If Paramount can't get enough titles onto retail shelves, they may delay the title until October 7th.

Online retailers like Amazon are likely to ship first-come, first-serve, so make sure you have your pre-order in now if you haven't done so already.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1815

Stew4HD · 09-24-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordGamer

Now, now...don't blame the format.

Has there been an official release? While it seems "real," I don't go off of "Guy A said..."

I was kidding.. but we really don't know what the issue is.. if it is a BD-J issue.. then Blu could be to blame.. but most liekly.. it's a replication issue... It still does not look good for the Blu team.. with such a monter realese to have these issues, regardless of who's to blame.

Sept. 30 is supposed to be the release date.. who the heck gets these advanced copies?

85mics · 09-24-2008, 12:36 PM

This really sucks. It now gives Blu a stupid excuse for why the Ironman DVD massively outsold the BD. I was really hoping to use this movie as a gauge for how consumers currently view the two formats. It was a lopsided fight before, and now it's a completely unfair fight.

bmore · 09-24-2008, 12:37 PM

1) Already being discussed here:
Iron Man (2008) and The Incredible Hulk (2008) coming to Blu-ray Region A and B

2) From the Digital Bits:

Quote:

(EARLY UPDATE - 9/23/08 - 11:30 AM PDT)

Okay... we wanted to check in early this morning with a quick update.

...
Second, and more importantly, it appears that there's been a problem with Paramount's Iron Man Blu-ray Disc. We're getting reports from many retailers that the discs have been recalled, and they've had to ship back their stock. Apparently, there are issues with Disc One playing properly on select Sony Blu-ray player models. Indeed, not long after I received my review disc, I also received a "fixed" replacement copy of Disc One. The title is still set to street on 9/30 and we're currently hearing that fixed discs WILL be shipped to retailers in time to meet street date, so there should be no problems with the disc when you purchase it next week. We also suspect that if any bad discs do manage to hit store shelves on street date, a replacement program will be available for those consumers who need it. We've got inquiries into the studio on all this, so we'll let you know as soon as we hear anything official.

Back later with more, including (as it happens) an Iron Man review. Stay tuned...

Quote:

STILL EARLY UPDATE - 9/23/08 - 11:45 AM PDT)

The official word on the Iron Man BD is in from Paramount. The discs that will be available on street date at your local retailers WILL be fixed and working fine, so no worries. We're also told that because the discs will be corrected by street, there will be no need for any kind of exchange program. Just so you know.

Back later. Stay tuned...

bmore · 09-24-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew4HD

I was kidding.. but we really don't know what the issue is.. if it is a BD-J issue.. then Blu could be to blame.. but most liekly.. it's a replication issue... It still does not look good for the Blu team.. with such a monter realese to have these issues, regardless of who's to blame.

Sept. 30 is supposed to be the release date.. who the heck gets these advanced copies?

Aren't you a part of the "Blu team"? I mean, you do support and own the format, right?

Shouldn't you also be a little upset about any potential problems?

You somehow seem happy about this...I can't think of one reason why....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew4HD

I don't they are terrified, Super. Many just feel that we should either support BD or just not say anything in support of an alternative. They know that some of us are not into BD and that some wouldn't mind if BD failed. I am not sure how I feel about BD failing. Part of me wants it to fail because of the blu boyz (you know the ones I mean) and my dislike for the Sony machine (thier control over BD) but the other part of me knows how fricken Awesome Apocalypto, and others look and sound. This has pushed me towards buying SD versions over the BD version.

I don't know how SR can look better than an SD playing on my XA2 though.

Or are you picking up Iron Man on SD instead of bluray for use in your XA2???

StewagainstHD.

roymunsen · 09-24-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew4HD

I was kidding.. but we really don't know what the issue is.. if it is a BD-J issue.. then Blu could be to blame.. but most liekly.. it's a replication issue... It still does not look good for the Blu team.. with such a monter realese to have these issues, regardless of who's to blame.

Sept. 30 is supposed to be the release date.. who the heck gets these advanced copies?

Got my copy last saturday and it works fine in my UK PS3. Don't plan on changing my player as of yet so i'll stick with the disc they sent me.

No doubt by the time I get a new player a 3 disc director's cut will be forced upon us.

ack_bak · 09-24-2008, 12:40 PM

According to Bill Hunt Paramount pledges to have the correctly authored versions out in time for release next Tuesday. I am definitely a little worried. I pre-ordered the new SKU release at Amazon yesterday but may cancel it and try my luck at B&M stores on Tuesday.

awol · 09-24-2008, 12:41 PM

There goes a bit of that one's profit margin... Don't look for this to be reduced anytime soon.

bmore · 09-24-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85mics

This really sucks. It now gives Blu a stupid excuse for why the Ironman DVD massively outsold the BD. I was really hoping to use this movie as a gauge for how consumers currently view the two formats. It was a lopsided fight before, and now it's a completely unfair fight.

And HD DVD vs. DVD was what???? 49/51%?

We all know the DVD will sell tons...the only variable was what % bluray would steal.

I still think you will be able to make your little judgment come the end of 9/30 sales week..

So I guess you will be buying the S DVD version, huh?

Stew4HD · 09-24-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ack_bak

According to Bill Hunt Paramount pledges to have the correctly authored versions out in time for release next Tuesday. I am definitely a little worried. I pre-ordered the new SKU release at Amazon yesterday but may cancel it and try my luck at B&M stores on Tuesday.

I pre-odered this one from Amazon as soon as it came up for pre-release.... it sucks that this happened. I was looking very forward to watching on my HT, properly mind altered

09-24-2008, 12:10 PM	#1
E55 KEV High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 1,032	Sad News - Iron Man Blu-Ray recalled! reports on bluray.com that Iron Man BD was not playing on many players. 1st post: 'Good morning everybody, Today in my e-mail, I received: Dear Customer, Please be advised that Iron Man (Blu-Ray) UPC/EAN: 097361385747 has been recalled by the manufacturer because it may not play on certain Blu-ray set top players due to differences in manufacturers' specs. We have issued a full refund for this item. The new release of the Iron Man (Blu-Ray) will be available on tower.com shortly. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Tower.com Customer Service" 2nd post: "Hey - just went to the Tower website and "Ironman" is no longer available for sale through them at all! A note said it had been recalled! Wierd!!!" from Tower.com: Iron Man (Blu-Ray) - Item has been recalled Robert Downey (actor), Jeff Bridges (actor) and Jon Favreau (director) __________________ My Website www.E55AMG.com

09-24-2008, 12:25 PM	#6
E55 KEV High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 1,032	More official: Iron Man Blu-ray Recalled; Possibly Delayed The forums are lit up this morning with news that the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Iron Man' has been recalled. A few weeks back, some of those receiving review copies reported trouble playing the disc in their Blu-ray players. Apparently, there is an authoring problem with the disc, and distributors have been issued direction to send back all product. According to those distributors, Paramount is doing everything possible to get enough replacement discs to retailers in time for its September 30th release date, but it may not be able to meet the demand. If Paramount can't get enough titles onto retail shelves, they may delay the title until October 7th. Online retailers like Amazon are likely to ship first-come, first-serve, so make sure you have your pre-order in now if you haven't done so already. http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1815 __________________ My Website www.E55AMG.com

09-24-2008, 12:36 PM	#8
85mics DVD F orum > BDA Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brea, CA Age: 29 Posts: 160	This really sucks. It now gives Blu a stupid excuse for why the Ironman DVD massively outsold the BD. I was really hoping to use this movie as a gauge for how consumers currently view the two formats. It was a lopsided fight before, and now it's a completely unfair fight. __________________ DVD Forum Purchases: SD DVD: 500+ HD DVD: 300+ BDA Purchases: Blu-ray: 0 33% vs. 67% = dead format but 8% vs. 92% = success!

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Stew4HD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,068	Wow.. just wow Go Blu

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awol I'm Fabulous. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,661	There goes a bit of that one's profit margin... Don't look for this to be reduced anytime soon.