Harry Potter in HD DVD/BD

Sherardp
Sherardp Posts: 8,038
edited December 2007 in Music & Movies
So whose in for the Potter movies in Hi Def. I went ahead and ordered the remaining 4 from the UK since I imported Goblet of Fire. Watched the 1st of the series tonight and the PQ/SQ was very good. I paid 120 shipped to me in Japan, which wasnt to bad I guess, considering the weak dollar exchange rate.

Note* Picture was taken with my 4mp cellphone cam, and dont mind the table mats.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    they are on my birthday / Xmas list. yes, I am 26 (soon to be 27) and am pumped up about getting Harry Potter on HD-DVD.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited November 2007
    i thought it was supposed to be hd dvd exclusive?

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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited November 2007
    No, it's on both.

    I want to get the import too so I can get the proper titles and verbage. I haven't been able to find out if the Canadian edition of Philosopher's Stone will have a different cover than the European and Japanese versions though, because I really don't like that one.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2007
    Just watched Order of the Pheonix and will definitely say you guys are in for a huge treat. The PQ and SQ should receive a perfect 5 out of 5, its just that good. This is definitely going to be one to show off your HD DVD setup.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,577
    edited December 2007
    Seems the HD version of this movie got the thumbs up over the BD version according to High Def Digest http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1122/harrypotter_orderofthephoenix.html. I'll be purchasing all of them via HD-DVD next week hopefully.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,872
    edited December 2007
    Sherardp wrote: »
    So whose in for the Potter movies in Hi Def. I went ahead and ordered the remaining 4 from the UK since I imported Goblet of Fire. Watched the 1st of the series tonight and the PQ/SQ was very good. I paid 120 shipped to me in Japan, which wasnt to bad I guess, considering the weak dollar exchange rate.

    Note* Picture was taken with my 4mp cellphone cam, and dont mind the table mats.

    Awesome! Nice grab!

    I figure I'll wait until the last movie comes out and buy the then "special" 8 disk BR or HD-DVD set.
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  • solidus28
    solidus28 Posts: 83
    edited December 2007
    Seems the HD version of this movie got the thumbs up over the BD version according to High Def Digest http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1122/...hephoenix.html.
    Although it got an extra half a star overall, each one had their pros and cons according to their review.

    HD-DVD
    Even better for HD DVD fans, this next-gen edition of the flick exceeds its Blu-ray counterpart when it comes to high-def exclusives, boasting a unique In-Movie Experience track and several web-enabled features.

    Blu-Ray
    Alas, all here is not perfect, with the Blu-ray version boasting a superior standard supplements package that features full 1080p video and a 44-minute TV special that didn't make cut on this HD DVD.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,577
    edited December 2007
    Well, picked up my HD-DVD set of Harry Potter today, X-mas present to myself. I ended up getting the Limited Edition Collectors set which I wanted to buy them seperately do to the fact that there are still 2 more movies to be directed but the suitcase looking holder seemed to be designed to incorporate the last 2 films, either way, it was $30 cheaper for the Limited Edition set then buying them seperately and also got a bunch of little extras for no additional cost.
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited December 2007
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    Well, picked up my HD-DVD set of Harry Potter today, X-mas present to myself. I ended up getting the Limited Edition Collectors set which I wanted to buy them seperately do to the fact that there are still 2 more movies to be directed but the suitcase looking holder seemed to be designed to incorporate the last 2 films, either way, it was $30 cheaper for the Limited Edition set then buying them seperately and also got a bunch of little extras for no additional cost.

    my local CC didn't have them and i wanted to use the gift card i have, so i guess im ordering online and hope they match BB's price
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited December 2007
    Walmart has part 1-4 for under $19 a piece, I picked up The Order of the Phoenix and the Goblet of Fire this afternoon, also got the Bourne Ultimatum, but thats a different thread.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited December 2007
    Kids had a snow day today so we rented the BlueRay. Excellant PQ and sound quality!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2007
    Have you guys watched order of the Pheonix yet, I must say the Wizard Fight Scene is simply awesome. I can watch that part over and over.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,872
    edited December 2007
    No, I need to buy it! Maybe I will today. I took my 7 year old to see the movie in the theater and it was a bit to much for him I think. He didn’t outwardly seem to have problems with the movie but he mentioned just yesterday that he had nightmares about Voldamort in that movie.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,577
    edited December 2007
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Have you guys watched order of the Pheonix yet, I must say the Wizard Fight Scene is simply awesome. I can watch that part over and over.

    Have to agree, it's pretty insane, just wish the battle was longer.
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  • Meeks32
    Meeks32 Posts: 330
    edited December 2007
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    Have to agree, it's pretty insane, just wish the battle was longer.


    I agree it was an awesome scene, but one thing bugs me about that. In the book Dumbledore seems alot more calm & confident and always in control than he was in the movie. In all my favorite movie series there are charaters that are old, wise & very powerful but when they are in a fight scene, the directors never seem to let the charaters live up to the "all mighty" vision that you had of them I guess. Like when Yoda fights dooku & the emperor, and the scene in the extended version of Return of the king when Gandalf & the witch king meet & the witch king breaks his staff( which also never even happend in the books).
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited December 2007
    If Richard Harris was still Dumbledore, he would've whooped Voldamort's ****, no doubt about it. But, whoever this new Dick York Dumbledore is, he's no Richard Harris, so they have to lower his powers.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2007
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    Have to agree, it's pretty insane, just wish the battle was longer.

    My thoughts exactly, just wishing it was a tad bit longer. Other than that, it was a kick a$$ scene. This one is very good demo material.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited December 2007
    I got the HD-DVD of Order of the Phoenix Friday and took it for a spin. Damn, big time LFE track; much more bass than I was expecting. I think the part in the beginning where he's taken to the Order's secret base, and they expand the townhouses was some of the most serious bass I've ever experienced.
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