Asian Movies in HD!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Mar 2009, 20:35

Sure some of the channels are shocking but others are perfectly fine. The Big 5 are usually fine IMO. Sky isn't any better btw.

You may want to consider Freesat or Freeview HD when that comes. Not many channels but at least after the initial cost it's free. I'm hoping I won't need a new aerial for Freeview HD, if so I'll be getting it. I cannot get Freesat while renting.

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 08 Mar 2009, 20:48

I'm not saying that consumers should have to feel like they have to put up with watermarks, I agree they're a monumentally stupid insidious thing that isn't justified at all. What I really mean is that IF there is no suitable alternative, having a watermark appear in the black border (note: NOT in the image itself) doesn't seem like a massive sacrifice. Certainly even remotely in the same league as sitting down with a poor quality pirate!

Still, given the high price of asian blu-ray discs, I do understand why people are avoiding Red Cliff pt.1.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 08 Mar 2009, 21:38

We all know how Romero likes to go a little over the top about things

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Mar 2009, 21:42

Shingster wrote:having a watermark appear in the black border (note: NOT in the image itself) doesn't seem like a massive sacrifice.

In some respects I'd find that more distracting, the border if you will is black.

Shingster wrote:Certainly even remotely in the same league as sitting down with a poor quality pirate!

Agreed, definitely. For me it all depends how much I like the Western cut. If I do want it, I suspect I'll have to make do. We're not going to be getting the Extended Cut in The West and I dislike incorrect aspect ratios even more.

The only real alternative is the HK DVD and I reckon I can put up with the logo to avoid going down that route. It's not an easy decision though, I cannot stand watermarks.

Shingster wrote:Still, given the high price of asian blu-ray discs, I do understand why people are avoiding Red Cliff pt.1.

I cannot believe how much they cost. Especially when you consider on a whole Asian DVDs cost less than Western DVDs but their BDs have always cost a fortune.

gasteropod wrote:We all know how Romero likes to go a little over the top about things

What, really?

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gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 08 Mar 2009, 21:45

bradavon wrote:I cannot believe how much they cost. Especially when you consider on a whole Asian DVDs cost less than Western DVDs but their BDs have always cost a fortune.

Will it not be to do with the poor exchange rate at the moment?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Mar 2009, 21:48

Partly but even before all this mess started they cost loads.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 08 Mar 2009, 22:11

bradavon wrote:Sure some of the channels are shocking but others are perfectly fine. The Big 5 are usually fine IMO. Sky isn't any better btw.

For you maybe

for me they are a joke, we still get unwatchable signal quality on most channels. If the wind blows we loose the channels all together, Digital thru a aerial is a joke still for us.

Still watermarks on the black border can be easily solved, get some black paper out and stick it on the screen

Mind you I have and always will refuse to review such discs, esspecially burned in ones that they sent out as review discs, if they cannot send out real end finished discs then dont expect anyone to give them the time of day I say.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Mar 2009, 22:18

romerojpg wrote:If the wind blows we loose the channels all together, Digital thru a aerial is a joke still for us.

Invest in Freesat, that said come analogue switch off this should resolve itself.

romerojpg wrote:Mind you I have and always will refuse to review such discs, esspecially burned in ones that they sent out as review discs, if they cannot send out real end finished discs then dont expect anyone to give them the time of day I say.

Which websites or papers do you review for?

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 08 Mar 2009, 22:22

None at the moment, just odd sites and places once in a while over the years, I cannot stand doing it to be honest :mrgreen: I would rather write for myself.

HungFist · Post by **HungFist** » 08 Mar 2009, 22:26

bradavon wrote:Partly but even before all this mess started they cost loads.

HK BDs cost HK$180-220. That is £16-20 using today's conversion rate.

Lets convert HK$180-220 to £ using June 1, 2008 conversion rate.

HK$180-220 = £12-14.

And I thought Euro was doing bad

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Mar 2009, 22:54

After postage they never cost anywhere near £12-14, at least not that I could find.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 09 Mar 2009, 18:03

I never have any problems with my Freeview signal, I must say. And it doesn't look like Lego on my TV either, despite the fact I sit 6ft away from a 47" 1080p...

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Mar 2009, 18:24

Me either but then Romero is insanely fussy. Sure he's right it's far from perfect but far unwatchable either. I do agree that some channels can look blocky at times though, like ITV2.

As to signal, it's been fine for about a decade now, over two locations. Those still having problems are in the minority, which will go away completely come switch off , or mopped up with Sky/Freesat/cable.

It would make sense Freesat uses a higher bitrate than Freeview. Romero should consider that.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 09 Mar 2009, 18:52

bradavon wrote:I do agree that some channels can look blocky at times though, like ITV2.

But then the channel is as shit as its signal quality so no big deal

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 09 Mar 2009, 19:15

Channel Five looks pretty good on a 40" LCD.

But Film Four is less impressive.

Mind you I suppose it varies depending on the programme/film that's on.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Mar 2009, 19:44

Yeah FilmFour is a funny one, they must get films from so many sources. Tartan being one. ITV2 isn't too bad, ITV3 and 4 are much worse.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 11 Mar 2009, 18:57

I still haven't received Akira

so yeah, the special postage was a waste of money unfortunately. I hope it comes tomorrow because it's my day off.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 11 Mar 2009, 19:06

Thats crap

I would drop them an email once you get it and say a few words to them, the few times I have they sent me vouchers. If I paid to get it quicker, I would be rather angry.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 11 Mar 2009, 19:24

Yeah I reckon I may just do that, a voucher or my postage back would be cool.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 11 Mar 2009, 21:19

I'd ask for the postage difference back but as Romero says they'll probably give you a voucher.

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 12 Mar 2009, 01:25

Yeah typical honneamise not producing enough discs to satisfy demand! I honestly cannot fathom the logic behind buying the Blu-ray rights to a title and then only producing a couple thousand copies, fuck creating collectibles and satisfy the feckin consumer base you pretentious tits!

So yeah, I'm waiting on my copy from DVDPacific as well!

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 12 Mar 2009, 01:30

I guess we won't be getting the limited edition stuff either then

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 12 Mar 2009, 16:54

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and Ghost in the Shell 2.0 are both due in the UK on the 3rd of August according to HMV:

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleSearch.do?s ... +the+shell

Clueless_Monkey · Post by **Clueless_Monkey** » 14 Mar 2009, 14:35

20th Century Boys: Chapter I - April 3, 2009 with English subtitles!
http://dddhouse.com/v3/product_details. ... uctID=9480

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 17 Mar 2009, 13:56

I've just received an e-mail from Movietyme saying my order is now processing lmao, that sucks because I'm proper skint at the moment so it'll be taking up my last bit of money.