I also was thinking of starting my BD collection locally, ie via Speedy, Ezy, etc. But was sceptical at first due to their DVD standards. Locally available DVDs are appalling - not cheap, single-layered (PQ sucks), loaded with ads and no special features. Honestly, I am not surprised that the local DVD pirates are thriving.

With that in mind, I tread their BDs very carefully. Even their sales staff aren't sure where the BDs come from. Its true that some are imported (but fr where? HK? some even say Thailand!). Plus their BDs most of the time lose out on packaging and features, as compared to UK/US versions. But the worse thing is the price. Even with the current Speedy B2F1, its still RM100 per title.

For a peace of mind, I am now getting BDs fr US and UK. No worries on PQ/AQ, feature-packed (if any) and sometimes a nicer package. All these extra for much lower price! LYN Bros kianwee or arj, among others, can help if its too much of a hassle to order yourself. Service also better than the local outlets

The only advantage locally available BDs has is the higher possibility of Asian subtitles, eg. Chinese subtitles.

Watched 2 movies lately.

7 years in Tibet and From Russia with Love.

Both decent PQ and AQ. 7 years in Tibet is actually a pretty decent movie. Not a big fan of Brad Pitt, but turned out ok. No real complains abt the PQ and AQ, very competent.

From Russia with Love surprised me with its PQ. Its a 1963 movie and the BD is really very good. They cleaned up all the dirt and scratches and the AQ is very clean with no pops and crackles. Very good restoration. DTS-HDMA was also not bad, surrounds not used too much but the fronts are pretty active.

THanks for the reply. I bought the US version. Coming to HK end of the month?

Went to $PEED¥ @ 1Utama and would like to share these:

- The Transformers BD sold here is Asian Region A: there's no white sticker, there's no transparent slipcase with title on it (title was printed on the cover sleeve itself instead)

- Saw three Fast & Furious series BDs sold separately for RM119.90 each but there's a HVN logo at the back (huh?? S'pore or M'sia made maybe.... )

- Saw a few BD titles from US (white top sticker), Canada, UK (wif rating logo & thicker box), Japan and mostly HK...

- Spider-Man 3 BD; while it's actually Region A US, it didn't have the white sticker... why you ask? It's because they bought from the boxset (which is cheaper and each disc was not sealed in the boxset) and they sold it separately wif unbelievable marked-up price of RM179.00!!! That's a smart-ass business... go $PEEDO!

- The selected B2G1 titles were stacked on a separate rack than the normal-priced ones

hm....watch sin city last nite, really not to my liking

most importantly are the expected US imported ones, sealed and with all the security stickers intact? or are those BDs free to be taken for a test spin at anytime?

But I bet the PQ is flawless...

haha....Sin city is not for everyone

Sin City is awesome! Great artistic value Seeing Frodo get chopped - priceless!

It also has one of the better bonus feature, the entire movie WITHOUT the green screens!

And for those kids who were drooling over Diane Kruger, you guys haven't seen anything yet ...

I just jumped in to watch disc 2 after I got mine

got more??

Peter Jackson: LOTR Extended Edition Next Year.

Thursday night at Comic-Con, Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub from Collider.com was invited to a small gathering of both print and online journalists after attending the first screening of “District 9″ (produced by Peter Jackson). It was an informal setting and there was no quotes. He talked about “The Hobbit”, “District 9″, “The Lovely Bones” and the “Lord of the Rings” Blu-rays.



Peter Jackson really has such a bad taste for food.



This post has been edited by aiman04: Jul 26 2009, 09:33 PM

is it illegal to run a Rental business for Blu ray online? I saw quite a couple of people doing this business in low yat? Are they against the copyright law?

I just watched Highlander. It's funny how your mind play tricks on u. On rewatching it just now, what i remembered as a great movie now feels and looks so so cheesy. my wife agreed. lol.

pq and aq so so only on this blu-ray. grain lovers will enjoy this.

On another note, just re-watched The Eagles Farewell Concert on hd-dvd. Wonder when we'll get this re-released on blu-ray.

weird movie.. but i love it... u sud watch Dark City..

Strictly speaking, rental of films without the authorisation of the copyright owner is a copyright infringement. See section 13(1)(f) of the Copyright Act 1987. This wasn't always the case, but it was introduced by an amendment that came into force in 1999.

Of course like many other things in Malaysia, enforcement is a totally different issue.

This post has been edited by jchong: Jul 26 2009, 10:41 PM

So it's illegal to rent blu ray online especially in this forum.
i am certain that most members here are not aware of the infringement and the legality of it. They could end up paying penalties if they are caught red handed especially the enforcer in movie industry . finas don't care much.

Its a B2G1 dealright??? so did they lower the price from 159 to (76-89)
so buy 89 X 2 =178 FOC lagi satu, i dis a browse thru only, bini panggil makan so have leave JW, just imagine 2 days in JW also cannot finish visiting all...

Yeah,the outer ring road,always use that,
i also hate drivers driving slow,taking their sweet time, similar cases every where, they really STOP... LOOK ...n GO
also hate people (locals) dont remember traffic lights timing/sequence
yesterday, was heading to the Embassy Road(jln Perkeliling) thru Affin BAnk, and its only a T junction, the on comimg cars to me have stopped, and this guy KL plate,was about to turn right to Embassy road also, traffic lights facing him turned from red to nothing (green light spoilt), to me i said, jalan la,your turn la bro, Mine is red lights, on coming cars stopped,must be his turn liao ma.... then my turn i jalan ( wat la locals dont know the lights sequence,me being outstation, also can read the sequence le...

You are lucky if you get returned ones' what happen, if US region Disc being switched with HK....???

The Kungfu Panda I bought at RM96 still has the seal on it

Where got B2F1 there lah? Unless last day, last minute got... ?

All prices are for single titles.