The Blu-Ray Upcoming, News & Info Thread

[Centurion]

Those muther*******

Oh well, look what James Cameron wants:

He told the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers that he expects GLASSES FREE 3D for his Avatar sequels!

Now the question is, will all of our existing 3D movies be compatible with that. My guess is yes because what needs to change is on the display side, unless the display will convert 2D into 3D on the fly...doubt that though.

Man, I hope so. I'd hate to have to dip again. Ugggh, this industry!

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Those muther*******

Oh well, look what James Cameron wants:

He told the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers that he expects GLASSES FREE 3D for his Avatar sequels!

Now the question is, will all of our existing 3D movies be compatible with that. My guess is yes because what needs to change is on the display side, unless the display will convert 2D into 3D on the fly...doubt that though.

Yeah right

 

[Khev]

My understanding with glasses free 3D is that getting it to display that way at a significant size is the trick which is why we're currently only seeing it on the small Nintendo 3DS. Considering they can't even do it on a 48 inch screen yet (to my knowledge) it seems a little unrealistic that they'll have the technology ready to go for IMAX screens in 2018.

 

[Centurion]

Plus I love how its James Cameron... "This is what I want. I need this soon. Now, chop, chop!"

 

[Khev]

I'm still getting it.

I'll be picking up TFA in 3D as well and in the grand scheme of movie purchases both releases together will still be cheaper than the $59.99 to $100+ laserdisc purchases I'd make back in the day but it's annoying that we have two separate home video releases with still no proper theatrical presentation. Yes there were showings in 2D 2.35:1 and there were RealD 3D showings in 2.35:1 but the preferred viewing experience by far were the IMAX showings and LFL are just being dicks about holding off on it when other Disney divisions like Marvel are making proper home releases from the get go.

The only reason I'll be getting this second "interim" release is because I'm assuming we won't see another TFA blu-ray until after the trilogy is complete. If they announce a "Collector's IMAX Edition" a few months from now I will be PISSED and will show my displeasure by continuing to watch every SW movie they make and repurchasing the home releases every few months.

 

[jye4ever]

My understanding with glasses free 3D is that getting it to display that way at a significant size is the trick which is why we're currently only seeing it on the small Nintendo 3DS. Considering they can't even do it on a 48 inch screen yet (to my knowledge) it seems a little unrealistic that they'll have the technology ready to go for IMAX screens in 2018.

The 2012 55" demo from Sony/Toshiba failed, I believe it was a multi layered lenticular type screen that hurt eyes and 3D off axis was no good.

The Ultra 3D hologram 65" screen tech being touted now eliminates both the eye strain and off axis problems BUT it only delivers about 85% of the depth that is possible with current 3D.....boooo.

So yeah unless Cameron knows something we don't glasses free 3D is still about 10 years away.

The funny part is that supposedly 8K is so sharp that it actually pops like 3D.

I'm sure that resolution will be part of the solution.

I'll be picking up TFA in 3D as well and in the grand scheme of movie purchases both releases together will still be cheaper than the $59.99 to $100+ laserdisc purchases I'd make back in the day but it's annoying that we have two separate home video releases with still no proper theatrical presentation. Yes there were showings in 2D 2.35:1 and there were RealD 3D showings in 2.35:1 but the preferred viewing experience by far were the IMAX showings and LFL are just being dicks about holding off on it when other Disney divisions like Marvel are making proper home releases from the get go.

The only reason I'll be getting this second "interim" release is because I'm assuming we won't see another TFA blu-ray until after the trilogy is complete. If they announce a "Collector's IMAX Edition" a few months from now I will be PISSED and will show my displeasure by continuing to watch every SW movie they make and repurchasing the home releases every few months.

lololol

 

[rushmore223]

I'll be picking up TFA in 3D as well and in the grand scheme of movie purchases both releases together will still be cheaper than the $59.99 to $100+ laserdisc purchases I'd make back in the day but it's annoying that we have two separate home video releases with still no proper theatrical presentation. Yes there were showings in 2D 2.35:1 and there were RealD 3D showings in 2.35:1 but the preferred viewing experience by far were the IMAX showings and LFL are just being dicks about holding off on it when other Disney divisions like Marvel are making proper home releases from the get go.

The only reason I'll be getting this second "interim" release is because I'm assuming we won't see another TFA blu-ray until after the trilogy is complete. If they announce a "Collector's IMAX Edition" a few months from now I will be PISSED and will show my displeasure by continuing to watch every SW movie they make and repurchasing the home releases every few months.

And I will join your crusade/protest! Hell hath no fury like a lifelong, die hard fan.

 

[Khev]

Yep, I'll be in at noon on release day to pick up the new blu-ray, NOT 10:00 am. Lucasfilm doesn't own me!

 

[rushmore223]

Yep, I'll be in at noon on release day to pick up the new blu-ray, NOT 10:00 am. Lucasfilm doesn't own me!

And I May not even preorder it.

I bet Lucasfilm will be biting they're nails from now til my (inevitable) purchase too!

 

[CallMeTheDoctor]

Damn, I'm torn between getting the SB from Target of Finding Dory, or get the 3D exclusive from Best Buy! I'd get both but I'm not a huge Finding whatever fan.

 

[The Ween]

This Saturday only, Best Buy is taking an extra 15% off steelbooks.

 

[DinoDB1975]

Damn, I'm torn between getting the SB from Target of Finding Dory, or get the 3D exclusive from Best Buy! I'd get both but I'm not a huge Finding whatever fan.

Get the Zavvi steel with 3D...

This Saturday only, Best Buy is taking an extra 15% off steelbooks.

Link, Ween?

 

[jye4ever]

??

 

[DinoDB1975]

LOL.

Not sausage links, Jye. Link to the sale.

Also, you should have used your super Photoshop skillz to post linked Links (from The Legend of Zelda).

 

[The Ween]

Get the Zavvi steel with 3D...



Link, Ween?

I got it in an email. It's in store only.....

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp/ho...ignID=816861&SubscriberID=1257425&eut=7160073

 

[The Ween]

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I hate when people take pics of me just hanging out.

 

[DinoDB1975]

I got it in an email. It's in store only.....

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp/ho...ignID=816861&SubscriberID=1257425&eut=7160073

Thanks. I didn't get the email.

Apparently, Best Buy also sent out mystery Reward Certificates via email to some people. Don't know how they were selected, I didn't get that email either...

 

[The Ween]

Thanks. I didn't get the email.

Apparently, Best Buy also sent out mystery Reward Certificates via email to some people. Don't know how they were selected, I didn't get that email either...

I got that one too, but you don't know what you get till you're at the register. I've gotten them before. I always get $5.

 

[jye4ever]

I hate when people take pics of me just hanging out.

You and a few dudes.

I got that one too, but you don't know what you get till you're at the register. I've gotten them before. I always get $5.

Yup, mine was also $5.00 lol

 

[CallMeTheDoctor]

I'm ready to just blow up at Best Buy, they have ****ed up my rewards card, and I am not an Elite member despite dropping 2k on a laptop. Elite is 1500 spent in a year...so yeah...

I want to see if I can go and get that 50% with the movies I just got. That's like 75 bucks back.

Plus they owe several certificates.