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Casino Royale: 3 Disc SE DVD / 2 Disc SE BD - 21/10/08

Posted: 29 Jul 2008, 23:09
by bradavon
I'll post this here, as as many members are probably interested in the BD to DVD release.

Here (including cover art): http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/ ... yale8.html
Here (including AV spec): http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/1950

I wonder why they're bothering to include a new TrueHD track when it will have PCM too. I bet the BD doesn't get the Digi-pack packaging :(. Still the extras look excellent.

I'll wait to see if the AV is improved before deciding if I wish to upgrade. I'm basically happy with the existing BD but I am a sucker for multi-disc releases.

Posted: 29 Jul 2008, 23:44
by gasteropod
Ahh shit, I didn't know they were releasing a 2-disc BD too.

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 00:10
by bradavon
It's only the other day been announced. There will be no single disc SE BD.

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 00:57
by Markgway
I think he meant in addition to the one-disc BD already available.

I hope they use the Unrated version this time.

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 01:09
by Yi-Long
Ow yes ow yes ow yes ow yes ow yesssssssssss
(No I did NOT just cream my pants, although it was a close one, I admit)

They are using the COOL picture for the cover-art! Awesome. The picture I hoped they would be using for the first DVD-release, but didnt.

Definately buying the Blu-Ray :) Great great movie.

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 10:04
by grim_tales
That cover art looks excellent :)

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 10:05
by grim_tales
If its the uncut version I'll get this BD down the line :)

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 13:55
by bradavon
Markgway wrote:I hope they use the Unrated version this time.
The chances of that happening are less likely than any of us porking Angelina Jolie :D.

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 14:40
by Yi-Long
bradavon wrote:
Markgway wrote:I hope they use the Unrated version this time.
The chances of that happening are less likely than any of us porking Angelina Jolie :D.
Actually...
:D :D :D

Re: Casino Royale: 3 Disc SE DVD / 2 Disc SE BD - 21/10/08

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 18:55
by EvaUnit02
bradavon wrote:I wonder why they're bothering to include a new TrueHD track when it will have PCM too.
Lossless/uncompressed tracks compatible with every player and great number of receivers on the market.

Also the space is available, so why not?

Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 22:39
by bradavon
Why not include it true but why bother? Every TrueHD compatible player/amp on the market can play PCM anyway. TrueHD only ends up as PCM too.

It just seems an odd expense when every TrueHD user will also be able to play the PCM and the quality won't be better.

Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 17:55
by gasteropod
The BD extras have increased now:
Though initial specs revealed by the studio for the set were already impressive, Sony has announced additional material exclusive to the Blu-ray release. Newly-added to the spec list is a Bonus View picture-in-picture visual commentary with director Martin Campbell and producer Michael G. Wilson, and the "Know Your Double-O" the Ultimate James Bond Trivia Quiz (BD-Java-enhanced).
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/ ... u-ray/1989

Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 20:59
by Markgway
They can stick the DVD up their arses if it doesn't have the dir/prod com track.

Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 21:03
by bradavon
Read the spec, it does. The BD has an additional PIP commentary, which is likely to contain the same audio.