Technical HD-DVD® Official Thread, Everyone feeling blu...
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 Jan 14 2008, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 14 2008, 11:01 AM) HD A3 is dem cheap.... fark vpost, until now haven reply me RX vpost wont reply your email wan  better call their singapore office , u might get better answer their office in US also no one picked up even when they wanna charged u shipping also , they wont email u , u need to check the website above all info onli for vpost for malaysia  took me a month to get my xbox 360 hd dvd addon last time  |
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Jan 14 2008, 09:34 PM
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Toshiba not throwing the tower after all
 some might think its a fire sale offer but think again QUOTE Effective on January 13, 2008 the MSRP of the entry-model: 1. HD-A3 will be $149.99, 2. HD-A30, with 1080p output, $199.99, 3. HD-A35 (high-end 1080p with Anchor Bay video processor), $299.99 Toshiba Deploys New HD DVD Marketing Initiatives Based on Strong Fourth Quarter Unit Sales Mass Market Acceptance Confirms that HD DVD is the Consumer's Choice for Next Generation High Def Entertainment WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba") today announced that it is stepping up its successful marketing campaign for HD DVD as it experienced record-breaking unit sales in the fourth quarter of 2007. Major initiatives, including joint advertising campaigns with studios and extended pricing strategies will begin in mid- January and are designed to spotlight the superior benefits of HD DVD as well as the benefits HD DVD brings to a consumer's current DVD library by upconverting standard DVDs via the HDMI™ output to near high definition picture quality. As Toshiba achieved the #1 sales volume in the next generation DVD category with an approximately 50 percent market share in 2007, HD DVD is proven to be the format of choice for consumers. Coupled with an 80 percent plus market share of all next generation DVD equipped notebooks for the 4th quarter 2007, the HD DVD format has already paved the way to a high definition digital AV solution by eliminating the boundaries between the consumer's living room and on the go. HD DVD not only creates the ultimate high definition entertainment experience, leveraging all of the promise of the format such as superior audio/video performance, Web-enabled network capabilities and advanced interactive features - it also has a high-level of compatibility with DVD. With DVD upconversion via the HDMI output, HD DVD players instantly make a movie lover's existing DVD library look better than ever. "HD DVD is the best way to watch movies in high definition," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Toshiba's Digital A/V Group. "Our HD DVD players not only play back approximately 800 HD DVD titles available worldwide and deliver an entirely new level of entertainment but also enhance the picture quality to near high definition on legacy DVD titles by all studios. In short, we added high def to DVD which already is the de facto standard format created and approved by the DVD Forum that consists of more than two hundred companies." New Marketing Strategy for Mass Market Adoption Taking the holiday season sales based on promotional prices into full consideration, these new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) are designed to meet the potential demand for HD DVD players in the U.S. market. Effective on January 13, 2008 the MSRP of the entry-model HD-A3 will be $149.99, the HD-A30, with 1080p output, $199.99, and the high-end HD-A35, $299.99. "While price is one of the consideration elements for the early adopter, it is a deal-breaker for the mainstream consumer," said Yoshi Uchiyama, Group Vice President Digital A/V Group. "Consumer sales this holiday season have proven that the consumer awareness of the HD DVD format has been elevated and pricing is the most critical determinant in consumers' purchase decision of the next generation HD DVD technology. The value HD DVD provides to the consumer simply cannot be ignored." Extended Advertising Campaign Toshiba plans to execute an extended advertising campaign that will further enhance consumer awareness of the benefits of HD DVD and drive sales to retail among potential consumers. Advertising strategies will include television, print and online media channels. Toshiba will also work with its dealers and studio partners on joint marketing and promotional initiatives to promote HD DVD. Current promotions include "The Perfect HD Offer" - a mail-in offer allowing consumers to select five HD DVD titles for free from a selection of 15 with the purchase of any Toshiba HD DVD player. Consistent Viewing Experience and More With advanced interactivity and Web-enabled network capabilities built into every HD DVD player through a dedicated Ethernet port as mandated by the specifications approved by the DVD Forum, Toshiba delivers on the promise of a consistent entertainment experience through firmware updates as studios launch new applications. HD DVD allows studios to flex their creative muscle in ways never before seen. The latest of these new experiences is online streaming. Now, when consumers connect their HD DVD player to the Internet, they can stream new content or trailers, as available, directly from a movie studio's server. Universal Home Video, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG have reported that an average of 30 percent of HD DVD owners have accessed Web- enabled network features and continue to do so regularly. Ongoing Customer Commitment In order to ensure that its customers will receive complete satisfaction from their new players, Toshiba introduced the "HD DVD Concierge" earlier this month. Consumers can now call 1-888-MY HDDVD (1-888-694-3383) for answers to general questions about HD DVD, for operational assistance or for assistance with various promotions. About Toshiba HD DVD Players With the HD DVD format, select HD DVD players allow consumers to experience true high def 1080p for extraordinary resolution that matches the latest state of the art 1080p HDTVs. These same players display images at 24 frames per second, the same frame rate used by directors when using film to create motion pictures, for a smoother, more film-like, viewing experience. Important Notes: HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Up- conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. 1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth. To take advantage of web-enabled network content, installing the latest firmware (ver.2.4 for HD DVD player models HD-XA1, HD-A1, and HD-D1; ver.2.7 for HD-XA2, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A2C, and HD-A20; and ver.1.3 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD-A3) is required. Web-enabled network features require an always on broadband connection along with specific movie titles that include this form of content. For 24p output, content that was created in 1080p/24 frames/sec is required. Viewing 24p output requires an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24Hz signal. Use of REGZA Link, which is a feature based on HDMI-CEC, requires an HDMI-CEC compatible display device. Depending on the specifications of your TV, some or all REGZA Link functions may not work even if your TV is HDMI-CEC compatible. Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD and DTS® support for up to 5.1 channels (DTS HD® support for DTS® core only). MP3/WMA audio files not supported. HDMI audio output requires connection to a PCM capable device. Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. This may, in rare cases, include disc freezing while accessing certain disc features or functions, or certain parts of the disc not playing back or operating as fully intended. ISome features subject to delayed availability. While every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a pioneer in HD DVD, DVD and DVD Recorder technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TV, combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit. |
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Jan 14 2008, 11:14 PM
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Good news indeed!
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Jan 15 2008, 02:17 PM
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why vpost service so bad one?
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Jan 15 2008, 03:35 PM
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QUOTE(ferricide @ Jan 14 2008, 11:14 PM) Good news indeed! if bhphotos further reduces the $149 price - Malaysians might be able to order the damn thing MINUS the 25% tax - why? the value of the A3 would be >RM500  |
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Jan 15 2008, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Jan 14 2008, 09:34 PM) Toshiba not throwing the tower after all Good news man! some might think its a fire sale offer but think again Toshiba Deploys New HD DVD Marketing Initiatives Based on Strong Fourth Quarter Unit Sales Mass Market Acceptance Confirms that HD DVD is the Consumer's Choice for Next Generation High Def Entertainment WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba") today announced that it is stepping up its successful marketing campaign for HD DVD as it experienced record-breaking unit sales in the fourth quarter of 2007. Major initiatives, including joint advertising campaigns with studios and extended pricing strategies will begin in mid- January and are designed to spotlight the superior benefits of HD DVD as well as the benefits HD DVD brings to a consumer's current DVD library by upconverting standard DVDs via the HDMI™ output to near high definition picture quality. As Toshiba achieved the #1 sales volume in the next generation DVD category with an approximately 50 percent market share in 2007, HD DVD is proven to be the format of choice for consumers. Coupled with an 80 percent plus market share of all next generation DVD equipped notebooks for the 4th quarter 2007, the HD DVD format has already paved the way to a high definition digital AV solution by eliminating the boundaries between the consumer's living room and on the go. HD DVD not only creates the ultimate high definition entertainment experience, leveraging all of the promise of the format such as superior audio/video performance, Web-enabled network capabilities and advanced interactive features - it also has a high-level of compatibility with DVD. With DVD upconversion via the HDMI output, HD DVD players instantly make a movie lover's existing DVD library look better than ever. "HD DVD is the best way to watch movies in high definition," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Toshiba's Digital A/V Group. "Our HD DVD players not only play back approximately 800 HD DVD titles available worldwide and deliver an entirely new level of entertainment but also enhance the picture quality to near high definition on legacy DVD titles by all studios. In short, we added high def to DVD which already is the de facto standard format created and approved by the DVD Forum that consists of more than two hundred companies." New Marketing Strategy for Mass Market Adoption Taking the holiday season sales based on promotional prices into full consideration, these new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) are designed to meet the potential demand for HD DVD players in the U.S. market. Effective on January 13, 2008 the MSRP of the entry-model HD-A3 will be $149.99, the HD-A30, with 1080p output, $199.99, and the high-end HD-A35, $299.99. "While price is one of the consideration elements for the early adopter, it is a deal-breaker for the mainstream consumer," said Yoshi Uchiyama, Group Vice President Digital A/V Group. "Consumer sales this holiday season have proven that the consumer awareness of the HD DVD format has been elevated and pricing is the most critical determinant in consumers' purchase decision of the next generation HD DVD technology. The value HD DVD provides to the consumer simply cannot be ignored." Extended Advertising Campaign Toshiba plans to execute an extended advertising campaign that will further enhance consumer awareness of the benefits of HD DVD and drive sales to retail among potential consumers. Advertising strategies will include television, print and online media channels. Toshiba will also work with its dealers and studio partners on joint marketing and promotional initiatives to promote HD DVD. Current promotions include "The Perfect HD Offer" - a mail-in offer allowing consumers to select five HD DVD titles for free from a selection of 15 with the purchase of any Toshiba HD DVD player. Consistent Viewing Experience and More With advanced interactivity and Web-enabled network capabilities built into every HD DVD player through a dedicated Ethernet port as mandated by the specifications approved by the DVD Forum, Toshiba delivers on the promise of a consistent entertainment experience through firmware updates as studios launch new applications. HD DVD allows studios to flex their creative muscle in ways never before seen. The latest of these new experiences is online streaming. Now, when consumers connect their HD DVD player to the Internet, they can stream new content or trailers, as available, directly from a movie studio's server. Universal Home Video, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG have reported that an average of 30 percent of HD DVD owners have accessed Web- enabled network features and continue to do so regularly. Ongoing Customer Commitment In order to ensure that its customers will receive complete satisfaction from their new players, Toshiba introduced the "HD DVD Concierge" earlier this month. Consumers can now call 1-888-MY HDDVD (1-888-694-3383) for answers to general questions about HD DVD, for operational assistance or for assistance with various promotions. About Toshiba HD DVD Players With the HD DVD format, select HD DVD players allow consumers to experience true high def 1080p for extraordinary resolution that matches the latest state of the art 1080p HDTVs. These same players display images at 24 frames per second, the same frame rate used by directors when using film to create motion pictures, for a smoother, more film-like, viewing experience. Important Notes: HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Up- conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. 1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth. To take advantage of web-enabled network content, installing the latest firmware (ver.2.4 for HD DVD player models HD-XA1, HD-A1, and HD-D1; ver.2.7 for HD-XA2, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A2C, and HD-A20; and ver.1.3 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD-A3) is required. Web-enabled network features require an always on broadband connection along with specific movie titles that include this form of content. For 24p output, content that was created in 1080p/24 frames/sec is required. Viewing 24p output requires an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24Hz signal. Use of REGZA Link, which is a feature based on HDMI-CEC, requires an HDMI-CEC compatible display device. Depending on the specifications of your TV, some or all REGZA Link functions may not work even if your TV is HDMI-CEC compatible. Dolby(R) Digital Plus, Dolby(R) TrueHD and DTS(R) support for up to 5.1 channels (DTS HD(R) support for DTS(R) core only). MP3/WMA audio files not supported. HDMI audio output requires connection to a PCM capable device. Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. This may, in rare cases, include disc freezing while accessing certain disc features or functions, or certain parts of the disc not playing back or operating as fully intended. ISome features subject to delayed availability. While every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a pioneer in HD DVD, DVD and DVD Recorder technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TV, combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit.  I am glad I have an LCD tv to actually enjoy HD content rather than just posting news here..LOL! |
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Jan 15 2008, 08:20 PM
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if i want bring/order toshiba hddvd player from us . how much they tax me.. and what the current price for
TOSHIBA HD-A3 in Malaysia |
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 Jan 15 2008, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Jan 15 2008, 03:35 PM) if bhphotos further reduces the $149 price - Malaysians might be able to order the damn thing MINUS the 25% tax - why? the value of the A3 would be >RM500 Too bad, nobody bulking the Toshiba A35 anymore. Previously, it was about RM2K plus but I guess with the new pricing, shouldn't be a problem to get it less than RM1.6K now. The Toshiba A3 is even cheaper than a normal upscaling dvd player. Really value for money to be honest. Hopefully, Toshiba Malaysia will be able to bring such models to our shore. |
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Jan 15 2008, 09:53 PM
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QUOTE(mazdagtr210 @ Jan 15 2008, 08:20 PM) if i want bring/order toshiba hddvd player from us . how much they tax me.. and what the current price for I'm not too sure about the tax %. I asked the seller to declare the palyer $150 and I got taxed RM60+ only. If you have a friend is US, you can ask them to buy for you from amazon and then ship it to you. Then ask them to declare the price $100 and you probably can avoid the tax or pay very little TOSHIBA HD-A3 in Malaysia  |
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Jan 16 2008, 03:12 PM
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tats the problem, nocriteria one...
i send to spore, they got fixed one, as logn don over sgd400 incl shipping, if not, then kena tax 7%. declare the actual pricing is mainly for insurance, just in case the parcel went missing(if u got buy insurance in the 1st place lar) arj, how nuch u bought the step down? btw, A3 and A30 wats the main differnce? |
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Jan 16 2008, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 16 2008, 03:12 PM) tats the problem, nocriteria one... Stepdown not really that expensive, if you get our EKK stepdown transformer (buatan Malaysia), it's only RM30 bucks the most. A30 can output in 1080p while A35 can do 1080p and output lossless audio via bitstream (HDMI). IMHO, get A35 if possible.i send to spore, they got fixed one, as logn don over sgd400 incl shipping, if not, then kena tax 7%. declare the actual pricing is mainly for insurance, just in case the parcel went missing(if u got buy insurance in the 1st place lar) arj, how nuch u bought the step down? btw, A3 and A30 wats the main differnce? This post has been edited by sunauto: Jan 18 2008, 02:12 AM |
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Jan 17 2008, 10:58 AM
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bang... i tanya A3 and A30, bukan A35 lar... tat one outta my budget
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Jan 18 2008, 02:19 AM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 17 2008, 10:58 AM) bang... i tanya A3 and A30, bukan A35 lar... tat one outta my budget Aiyah, A30 and A35 difference of USD100 aje, not quite a big difference. According to my cousin, the A35 is USD270 in the US but sending it to Malaysia by EMS (or also known as our poslaju), it costs about USD110 ....... Yikes  Wasted he is not coming back for CNY, if not, can ask him angkat one unit for me. Even HD-DVD kick the bucket end of this year also nvm, at least can use it to upscale and watch standard dvds mah, right? Lately most of my favourite movies are on the Blu side, haven't bought any new HD-DVD titles lately. Universal, Paramount and Dreamworks should do something about it, release something like Titanic, ET, Jurassic Park, etc ...... for a start. I certainly like to see these movies in HD. |
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Jan 18 2008, 10:49 AM
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everything extra 100 usd can make a difference... and i still haven got my amp yet..
so how? A3 or A30? |
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Jan 18 2008, 01:52 PM
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depends on your amp rx...
say u take onkyo 605, get a35, so it could bitstream HBR...  |
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Jan 18 2008, 03:10 PM
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means it will do both trueHD and DTS hdma? shit....
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Jan 18 2008, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 18 2008, 03:10 PM) means it will do both trueHD and DTS hdma? shit.... yeap buy from ebay lah rx... no need vpost. just find one that ship to here.. |
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Jan 18 2008, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 18 2008, 03:10 PM) means it will do both trueHD and DTS hdma? shit.... even the cheapest HD DVD player, the A3 will do TrueHD. for A35 - HD MA - via bit stream through HDMI. |
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Jan 19 2008, 10:12 AM
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More HD-DVD news ...
'Beowulf - Director's Cut' Announced for HD DVD Paramount Home Entertainment has just announced that Beowulf - Director's Cut will be available to own in high-definition exclusively on HD DVD, come February 29 (day-and-date with the DVD), for $39.99 SRP a copy. We know that this title will not be an HD DVD-exclusive in some other countries and it has come to our attention that the HD DVD release in other countries will not have picture-in-picture track and web-enabled features. Therefore, if you've come to appreciate the enhanced and advanced home entertainment experience - picture-in-picture track and web-enabled features - that the HD DVD format now offers, we recommend that you get this North American HD DVD release from Paramount (Since there's no region coding being established for HD DVD yet, the disc will remain playable in the future since it isn't region coded at the time of pressing.) Main feature will be presented in -1080p High-Definition Widescreen 2.35:1 -Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (English) -Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English, French & Spanish) -English [SDH], French & Spanish subtitle options. Bonus materials include but may not be limited to: -Feature-length Picture-in-Picture track -A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf with optional pop-up trivia -Web Enabled - Beowulf Profiler -Additional Scenes -Documentary plus lots of featurettes covering almost all aspects of the story and movie, from pre-production to post-production.  Source: HD DVD Format Blog Added on January 19, 2008, 10:15 amand more .... 'American Gangster' Arrives On HD DVD, this Feb 19 Universal Studios Home Entertainment has finally announced that American Gangster, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, will be available to own in high-definition exclusively on HD DVD/DVD Combo disc, come February 19, 2008, for $39.98 SRP a copy. Only the theatrical (Rated) version of the film will be presented in high-definition on the HD DVD side, while the DVD side contains both the theatrical (Rated / 157 minutes) and the 174-minute unrated extended cuts of the film. The official specs released with the announcement has confirmed our earlier speculation. Main feature (Rated / 157 minutes) on the HD DVD side of the disc is presented in -1080p High-Definition Widescreen 1.85:1 -Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English & French) -English [SDH] & French subtitle options Supplemental materials on both the DVD and HD DVD sides include -Feature Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian HD DVD-exclusive Extras: -Alternate Opening -Deleted Scenes -Uncovering the Past: The Real Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts -U-Control: Picture-in-Picture Instant Access - Takes you behind the scenes with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, director Ridley Scott, producer Brian Grazer and key cast and crew members for exclusive interviews and revealing footage about the scene you're watching. -Web-Enabled Features - Your HD DVD player is also your direct connection to new movie trailers, interactive polls and exclusive content including the deleted scene, "Frank and Eva's Wedding".  Source: HD DVD Format Blog This post has been edited by XenoFr3ak: Jan 19 2008, 10:15 AM |
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Jan 19 2008, 10:15 AM
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ebay ar... see how lar.. ebay prices not as nice as amazon, have to search kaw kaw
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