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Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 3:55:51

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We will use this thread to show off our Blu-ray movies collection, discuss future/current Blu-ray movies, and recommend Blu-ray movies to our fellow N4G members. I'll start this thread off with some information regarding Blu-ray.

What is Blu-ray?
Blu-ray, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD) is the name of a next-generation optical disc format. The format was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as storing large amounts of data. The format offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc.

Who developed Blu-ray?
The Blu-ray Disc format was developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), a group of leading consumer electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers, with more than 180 member companies from all over the world. The Board of Directors currently consists of:

Apple Computer, Inc.
Dell Inc.
Hewlett Packard Company
Hitachi, Ltd.
LG Electronics Inc.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Pioneer Corporation
Royal Philips Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Sharp Corporation
Sony Corporation
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
TDK Corporation
Thomson Multimedia
Twentieth Century Fox
Walt Disney Pictures
Warner Bros. Entertainment

How much data can you fit on a Blu-ray disc?
A single-layer disc can hold 25GB.
A dual-layer disc can hold 50GB.

To ensure that the Blu-ray Disc format is easily extendable (future-proof) it also includes support for multi-layer discs, which should allow the storage capacity to be increased to 100GB-200GB (25GB per layer) in the future simply by adding more layers to the discs.

Why should I upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray?

The simple answer is HDTV. If you've ever seen high-definition (HD) video on an HDTV, then you know just how incredibly sharp the picture is and how vivid the colors are. In fact, HD offers five times the amount of detail compared to standard-definition (SD). The problem with today's DVDs is that they only support SD and don't have the necessary storage capacity to satisfy the needs of HD. That's where Blu-ray comes in, it offers up to 50GB of storage capacity and enables playback, recording and rewriting of HD in all of the HD resolutions including 1080p. The format also supports high-definition audio formats and lossless audio.

In addition to the greater video and audio quality, the extra storage capacity also means there will be plenty of room for additional content and special features. This combined with the new BD-J interactivity layer adopted by Blu-ray will bring the menus, graphics and special features to a whole new level. For example, you will be able to bring up the menu system as an overlay without stopping the movie, and you could have the director of the movie on the screen explaining the shooting of a scene while the scene is playing in the background. The advanced interactivity combined with the networking features of Blu-ray will also allow content producers to support new innovative features such as downloading extras, updating content via the web, and watching live broadcasts of special events.

Thanks to the greatly enhanced HD video and audio quality as well as the advanced interactivity and networking features, Blu-ray represents a huge leap forward in the DVD viewing experience and will offer consumers an unprecedented HD experience.

Source: www.Blu-ray.com

Blu-ray Players

Sony Playstation 3

Model: 40GB $399, 80GB $499

Sony BDP-S350

MSRP: $399

Samsung BD-P1500

MSRP: $399

Blu-ray vs DVD

Spider-Man 3

DVD

Blu-ray

300

DVD

Blu-ray

Pirate of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

DVD

Blu-ray

The Shining

DVD

Blu-ray

Source: www.zonadvd.com

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 4:13:03

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does no country for old men have good picture quality on blu-ray ? I cant find any reviews for it.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 4:18:11

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This is a good thread

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1296/nocountryforoldmen.html
Thats no country review.

I haven't bought a blu ray in a while. But i will stack up when i get monies. I usually buy like 3 or 4 at once. I have like almost 30 now. Most of them are movie packs though like spidey 1-3, pirates 1-3 e.t.c.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 4:31:30

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thankyou for that sonarus. I have 1 blu-ray, 300. It was on offer about 2 months ago. I really want to get Pans Labrynth, No Country For Old Men and maybe Men In Black. I wish LEON was on blu-ray.

BTW I cant wait for Spiderman 4, even though I thought the last one was really bad and Wolverine movie sounds cool.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 4:34:31

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I currently own Blue Planet, Spider-Man 3, and Shinobi: Heart Under Blade. I recommend everybody go out and pick up Shinobi if you haven't already.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 4:43:04

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I wish I could own HD but unfortunatly im only rich enough to have a standard definition TV.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 4:51:45

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I wish I could own HD but unfortunatly im only rich enough to have a standard definition TV.

My current HDTV output is 480i, I need to pick up a HDMI cable. HDTV aren't that expensive nowadays, you could probably pick up a Vizio HDTV.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 5:19:26

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yh there is a samsung 40'' hdtv for £499.99 which is cheap in UK.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 6:13:37

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The Patriot is good on blu-ray.
I wish it had a little less film grain though.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 6:20:38

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Does anybody have Africa: The Serengeti?

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 6:36:02

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I like the quality of the pictures ....but i liked the price per movie better , before blu-ray won the little battle.i have national treasure 2 and saw iv.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 6:38:20

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I like the quality of the pictures ....but i liked the price per movie better , before blu-ray won the little battle.i have national treasure 2 and saw iv.

How much did it cost before the victory? The movies now are so damn expensive.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 6:43:45

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got a vizio 50" plasma 1080i for aroung $1000.00 us.very good for hd movies but gotta watch the gameing.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 6:50:28

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sorry so slow on replies .(dial up) grrr att. thinking was around $22 or $24 us now is bout $30

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 6:52:29

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ORIGINAL: bluelightning

sorry so slow on replies .(dial up) grrr att. thinking was around $22 or $24 us now is bout $30

Ah I see. Let's just hope that Blu-ray can reach mainstream as fast as possible so we can buy cheaper Blu-ray movies.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 7:04:02

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if you guys want reviews on picture quality etc you should check out AVforums

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 7:28:49

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Not a lot of movie fans in here.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 7:33:17

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Nice thread. I only own one Blu-Ray, the one that got sent to me for free, Casino Royale.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 8:18:27

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Nice thread. I only own one Blu-Ray, the one that got sent to me for free, Casino Royale.

That movie bored me to death.

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RE: Official Blu-ray Movies Discussion Thread - Jul.-12th-2008 8:24:49

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ORIGINAL: Le-mo

That movie bored me to death.

It was okay, I suppose. Better than the movies with Pierce Brosnan as bond, in my opinion. But, Sean Connery is always going to be the definitive Bond in my eyes.

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