Upcoming UK Blu-ray Releases - Page 18

vincenzo · #**171** 6th April 2010, 02:48 PM

To be honest I think it's absolutely bonkers. I simply don't see the sense of selling 2 identical discs in the same package. Seems totally pointless to me.

A member on another forum intended to buy the DVD but didn't bother at all in the end. No point paying £15 for two identical discs, whatever the format (why would Blu-ray owners need a DVD copy too?). I don't see why Arrow couldn't have increased their sales by selling two separate releases.

Stephen@Cult Labs · #**172** 6th April 2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vincenzo

I don't see why Arrow couldn't have increased their sales by selling 2 separate releases.

There is that excellent point of course.

Nosferatu@Cult Labs · #**173** 10th April 2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vincenzo

Apparently the Arrow 2-disc Blu-ray release features two identical discs with the same contents on both (film & special features). One on BR and the other on DVD. The discs aren't being sold as two separate releases, thus making the DVD disc somewhat pointless in the set.

Can't see the sense in this whatsoever or am I missing something?

The DVD release does seem pointless as those with a DVD player who are contemplating the switch to Blu-ray in the near future should buy the package with the BD and DVD.

Disney are doing exactly the same with all their new releases. I don't know if some people would be put off by the words Blu-ray on the cover if they only have a DVD player.

nekromantik · #**174** 13th April 2010, 01:25 AM

Minority Report Blu

Its meant to have a 7K remaster and meant to look amazing on blu, its a awesome scfi thriller but the UK version is only 1 Blu and 1 digital copy so all extras inc HD new extras are crammed into one bluray. Might have a lower bitrate then the US version with 2 Blu disks and extras on 2nd disk.

Good thing about UK version is better artwork and STEELBOOK!!

Stephen@Cult Labs · #**175** 13th April 2010, 07:14 AM

Universal will releases The Wolfman-Extended Edition on June 7th in steelbook packaging.The UK is really getting spoiled with both this and Minority Report.Keep 'em coming I say!

Nosferatu@Cult Labs · #**176** 13th April 2010, 08:37 AM

I didn't really like Minority Report - much preferred the Philip K. Dick story and, as for The Wolfman, what an utter mess! It's a film that shows every single re-shoot, change of director and desperately bad dialogue! Bored me silly in the cinema.

Needless to say, neither will be on my Blu-ray wanted list!

nekromantik · #**177** 12th May 2010, 05:02 PM

HMV just shipped my Minority Report steelbook!!

Gojirosan · #**178** 13th May 2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vincenzo

Apparently the Arrow 2-disc Blu-ray release features two identical discs with the same contents on both (film & special features). One on BR and the other on DVD. The discs aren't being sold as two separate releases, thus making the DVD disc somewhat pointless in the set.

Can't see the sense in this whatsoever or am I missing something?

The only situation I can think of is for people who may have upgraded their main living room kit, but stil run a DVD player in the bedroom or such. I can actually think of a few people who would benefit from this.