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Star Wars: The Force Awakens video release date, editions announced
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I go to the Target in downtown Minneapolis next to their corporate HQ. When I picked up my Bluray, there were several suits around (I'm assuming product managers, they tour the store all the time) and they were not happy about the packaging. Some one will probably lose their job over this. One of the major video releases of the year and the packaging looks less sturdy than the mailers AOL discs used to come in.
Macho Madness
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The standard Blu Ray set is available at Target right?
We might be waiting a while, Disney says they have no plans to support UHD Blu-Ray.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
I picked up the Steelbook.
I haven't paid any attention to bundled DVDs lately but this one looks like a second-rate knockoff. Looks like it was printed on an early-'90s consumer inkjet.
I haven't paid any attention to bundled DVDs lately but this one looks like a second-rate knockoff. Looks like it was printed on an early-'90s consumer inkjet.
GAFmeansLIFE
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Thanks a lot, pricks!
Looks like I'll be looking for a copy in-store.
RIP in pieces. My condolences.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Yes picked up my copy from there.
Yeah, I was shocked...confused...unsure of what to even do when I saw it, and then realized the regular edition was $5 LESS! I bought it because I had to get to work and I didnt know what to do, but after thinking about it more, I am returning it. I don't want some shitty paper sleeve. I would much rather have the black bluray case.
Can anyone who got the Walmart one possibly post a picture? Is the inner case the same as the standard (the movie poster?) Is the only difference the slip cover?
I think it is a little shorter than standard height.
If anyone is curious about the Target one, here is an unboxing.
He has it next to the Best Buy steel book in the video and it DOES appear to be standard size, so I lied earlier lol.
He has it next to the Best Buy steel book in the video and it DOES appear to be standard size, so I lied earlier lol.
Kadin
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"This is a marvelous presentation from Disney and the best any Star Wars movie has ever looked on home video."
That says enough for me. Thanks!
The cover under the slipcase is the same as the normal movie poster cover, yeah.
That's actually not saying much. Pretty sure every Star Wars has looked like shit on blu ray with perhaps the exception of episode 3?
Nonetheless, TFA looks fantastic. Must own blu ray.
xXCrazyCostaXX
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Redeemed my uv code in Disney movies anywhere. Vudu version didn't get the special features but Amazon did. Is there anyway to fix that? I primarily use vudu and don't want to pay another $20 just to have the special features there
Cool, thanks!
Ted Sunday
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Does the Blu-Ray contain the imax footage?
yes, but i think its a constant aspect ratio
Scorpion Soldier
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No, the footage is shown in the same aspect ratio as the regular release. The re-release with the 3D version later this year is rumored to have the full IMAX footage.
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Why isn't this out in the UK. Why do we have to wait until the 18th? WTF.
Darth Pinche
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Has anyone heard a review about the 4k/UHD version from Vudu? I am debating which digital version to buy. if it is not a step up, I'll just get it through Google Play.
My wife picked up the Target version today. I just have to study for my PE after work and then head home to watch the movie by 8pm
Huh? I've thought all SW movies looked great on bluray.
Huh? I've thought all SW movies looked great on bluray.
WadiumArcadium
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George Oscar Bluth II
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Yeah, they filmed it here. We deserve it earlier than everyone else!
Won't be surprised if there's a tiny launch with Boyega and Daisy.
Marty Chinn
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Those stickers peel off easily, especially if they were just put on that day.
Yeah i took them off very carefully but still y the fuck do that
Dave_6
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If you like slipcovers then buy some Goo Gone. Works wonders on removing sticker residue and BB's are some of the hardest to remove.
Marty Chinn
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He's talking about the pickup sticker, not the price tag. I agree the price tag sticker kind of blows, but the pick up sticker is more or less a non issue.
There was 4 stickers on there, 3 of them best buy. 2 came off easily the other two were a struggle, not a big deal just a stupid decision that could ruin items with stickers.
Darth Pinche
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TFA shows up under HDX in my Vudu app. This is their name for 4k, right?
Vault Dweller 111
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Okay this 'making of' documentary is incredible so far.
It's the best part of the video release. Simply amazing.
WhiteRabbitEXE
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Not a fan of the stacked BluRay discs. Will probably toss the DVD into a sleeve and move the Bonus disc over to that peg, although since the right peg is made for two discs it means the movie will be kind of loose... Damn. :\
Scorpion Soldier
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HDX movies are 1080p, but just encoded at a higher bitrate.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
It's the only 1080p they have. Their "HD" is 720p, or at least was last I checked.
You're probably thinking of "SuperHD" on Netflix.
Yet. You know it's coming.
WhiteRabbitEXE
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TPM experienced some DNR and sharpening filters in its picture. AOTC looks too soft. ROTS is considered perfect. And although the OT generally has good picture quality, people were expecting a new remaster treatment similar to what Alien and Aliens got for their BD releases. Instead they reused the 2K transfers from the 2004 DVD releases as a base. So, not to say any of them looked looked bad on blu-ray, it's just that with the exception of Episode III, they should have all looked as good as they possibly could, with no expense spared.
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