 Is The Blu-ray Movie I Want To Buy Region Locked Or Region Free?, DTV Master List of titles and region compatability - See Post 1 |
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 Aug 31 2008, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE (purga60 @ Aug 30 2008, 08:52 PM)  Amazon US states THe Bank Job is all regions> Can someone confirm this Garth why do we have to confirm when its on momaws list that its region locked ? |
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Aug 31 2008, 09:59 PM
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DTV Forums Master  Group: Senior Member Posts: 12,790 Joined: 11-May 05 From: The Bunker Member No.: 10,362 |
QUOTE (Kennerado @ Aug 31 2008, 09:10 PM) I guess I will stop mentioning if unlisted titles here are locked or not. Since you don't bother adding them to the list. QUOTE (momaw @ Aug 31 2008, 09:38 PM) What? what have I not added? I have had a look through the previous posts and assume you are refering to this one: QUOTE (Kennerado @ Aug 28 2008, 09:44 PM) Terminator 2 UK import is not FULLY region free but is labelled A and B on the cover, it works on my A PS3. Its also the director's cut and the best PQ/AQ out there for T2. Also, Total Recall UK import is region free. Sorry, I missed it. I have added Total Recall to my master-list (offline for next online update). Could you please elaborate on what "not FULLY" region free means? |
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Aug 31 2008, 10:57 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 192 Joined: 19-March 07 From: Canberra, ACT Member No.: 32,329 |
Looking to expand my small blu ray collection...can someone confirm if the UK Casino Royale is the uncut version (same as the aussie disc). I'd remember reading that the US version is cut, the run times (comparing the uk and us amazon sites) seem to confirm this 150 minutes v 144 minutes.
I assume the price of 13 pounds is fairly good? (saw it for $40 in jb hi fi). Also - Spiderman triliogy is going for 25 pounds...seems again to be good value v the aussie boxset selling for $79 in local stores...uk amazon has this one listed as multi region - is this correct also? |
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Aug 31 2008, 11:04 PM
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DTV Forums Master Group: Senior Member Posts: 12,790 Joined: 11-May 05 From: The Bunker Member No.: 10,362 |
QUOTE (gavstar1 @ Aug 31 2008, 10:57 PM) Looking to expand my small blu ray collection...can someone confirm if the UK Casino Royale is the uncut version (same as the aussie disc). I'd remember reading that the US version is cut, the run times (comparing the uk and us amazon sites) seem to confirm this 150 minutes v 144 minutes. I assume the price of 13 pounds is fairly good? (saw it for $40 in jb hi fi). Also - Spiderman triliogy is going for 25 pounds...seems again to be good value v the aussie boxset selling for $79 in local stores...uk amazon has this one listed as multi region - is this correct also? My understanding, and I could be wrong, is that the UK casino royale is cut, but different to the US cuts. Story I heard was they removed part of the torture scene (the bit where Le Chiffre throws the rope over his shoulder - I think) as it was considered to "phallic" for UK sensibilities. Found this: QUOTE The International Cut Blu-ray Disc: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment distributes Casino Royale on the DVD and Blu-ray formats worldwide in a few slightly alternate editions depending on the ratings and censorship requirements of each territory. In the United States, some of the fight scenes were trimmed to secure a PG-13 rating. In the UK, the fights are longer but the scene of Le Chiffre torturing Bond was censored by the BBFC. The longest, most complete cut of the film was released on Blu-ray in Australia. Comparing the Australian and American discs, the changes amount to a total of 22 seconds of material across two scenes. In Chapter 1, Bond's bathroom brawl features more graphic strangulation and drowning in the international version, for an addition of 3 seconds. In Chapter 10, the stairwell fight has several minor alterations including Bond smashing the assailant's head through a window, a couple of extra body blows, and one shot of a dead body. The editing in this scene has also been tightened in the American cut, so other tiny changes are mostly invisible without frame-by-frame analysis. The length of the scene has been extended by 19 seconds on the Australian disc, but it really doesn't feel that much different. In direct comparison, the international cut is preferable, but overall I didn't feel that the trims in the American cut were significant. Most viewers would probably not notice them at all. Given the choice, I would personally prefer the import, but owners of the American Blu-ray disc may not necessarily feel the need to replace their copies. The Australian release is coded for Region A playback and will function in an American Blu-ray player. It comes packaged in a keepcase the same height and width as American Blu-rays, but with a spine thickness more like a standard DVD. The disc automatically opens with a lengthy Blu-ray promo that can fortunately be skipped but is a nuisance. Source This post has been edited by momaw: Aug 31 2008, 11:06 PM |
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Aug 31 2008, 11:11 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 192 Joined: 19-March 07 From: Canberra, ACT Member No.: 32,329 |
QUOTE (momaw @ Aug 31 2008, 11:04 PM) My understanding, and I could be wrong, is that the UK casino royale is cut, but different to the US cuts. Story I heard was they removed part of the torture scene (the bit where Le Chiffre throws the rope over his shoulder - I think) as it was considered to "phallic" for UK sensibilities. Found this: Source Cheers - thanks for that... So I should probably stick with the aussie version of Casino Royale...one thing I can't stand is having censors stuff with the director's intended film! Is there anywhere in aust that has Casino Royale for a fair price, considering its been out almost 2 years? $40 for an older release is a bit rich considering they were being given away free a while ago with sony players etc... Momaw - would it be safe to assume the UK spiderman trilogy is the same as what is available locally? This post has been edited by gavstar1: Aug 31 2008, 11:13 PM |
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Aug 31 2008, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE (momaw @ Aug 31 2008, 09:59 PM) Sorry, I missed it. I have added Total Recall to my master-list (offline for next online update). Could you please elaborate on what "not FULLY" region free means? I think the poster is referring to a new phenomena where titles are being released Region AB (not ABC) and thus wont work on Region C players. |
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Sep 1 2008, 07:46 AM
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DTV Forums Master Group: Senior Member Posts: 12,790 Joined: 11-May 05 From: The Bunker Member No.: 10,362 |
QUOTE (gavstar1 @ Aug 31 2008, 11:11 PM) Momaw - would it be safe to assume the UK spiderman trilogy is the same as what is available locally? I believe it is. QUOTE (HumanMedia @ Aug 31 2008, 11:28 PM) I think the poster is referring to a new phenomena where titles are being released Region AB (not ABC) and thus wont work on Region C players. Damn, another disclaimer to the list. They don't want to make things consumer friendly do they (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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Sep 1 2008, 10:11 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 242 Joined: 15-December 07 From: South Frankston Member No.: 49,937 |
Yep, thats what I was referring to. Its weird seeing just AB on there.
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Sep 1 2008, 03:40 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 349 Joined: 24-June 08 From: i am everywhere Member No.: 64,876 |
hey yall, here is some more for the list dunno wot u have and don't. as always yes i do have them here to test them and are the US releases
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory FREE Forbidden Kingdom FREE Robotech: Shadow Chronicles LOCKED 88 Minutes LOCKED Night Watch LOCKED Smallville Season 7 FREE Made of Honor FREE 1408 FREE Day Watch LOCKED Baby Mama FREE The Mist FREE Cool Hand Luke FREE Nightmare Before Christmas LOCKED i think thats bout it |
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Sep 1 2008, 03:45 PM
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DTV Forums Master Group: Senior Member Posts: 12,790 Joined: 11-May 05 From: The Bunker Member No.: 10,362 |
QUOTE (mali_prasac @ Sep 1 2008, 03:40 PM) hey yall, here is some more for the list dunno wot u have and don't. as always yes i do have them here to test them and are the US releases Under Siege 2: Dark Territory FREE Forbidden Kingdom FREE Robotech: Shadow Chronicles LOCKED 88 Minutes LOCKED Night Watch LOCKED Smallville Season 7 FREE Made of Honor FREE 1408 FREE Day Watch LOCKED Baby Mama FREE The Mist FREE Cool Hand Luke FREE Nightmare Before Christmas LOCKED i think thats bout it about half of those are new to the list so thanks. Beat me to Shadow Chronicles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) . I'm gonna have no testing left to do myself at this rate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Sep 1 2008, 03:58 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 349 Joined: 24-June 08 From: i am everywhere Member No.: 64,876 |
QUOTE (momaw @ Sep 1 2008, 03:45 PM) about half of those are new to the list so thanks. Beat me to Shadow Chronicles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) . I'm gonna have no testing left to do myself at this rate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) LOL we have to test at least 2 of each title so we can be sure when the people buy it from us that its the region we say, all the ass bandits in here should keep ya occupied when ya said ur ass was not locked every1 including myself was ready to pounce on it lol |
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 Sep 1 2008, 10:37 PM
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What about Kiss Of The Spider Woman (US Version)?
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Sep 1 2008, 10:41 PM
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DTV Forums Master Group: Senior Member Posts: 12,790 Joined: 11-May 05 From: The Bunker Member No.: 10,362 |
QUOTE (sakellas @ Sep 1 2008, 10:37 PM) What about Kiss Of The Spider Woman (US Version)? Last I heard they had postponed that title.......(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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Sep 1 2008, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE (momaw @ Sep 1 2008, 11:41 PM) Last I heard they had postponed that title.......(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Amazon have it listed as being in stock, but I don't see it anywhere else yet. Expensive too at $27.95! A customer has uploaded an image of the back cover that is interactive. The disc is mistakenly indicated as being region 1 instead of region A. Unfortunately no mention of whether it's actually locked or not (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) And they're not happy about transfer quality! This post has been edited by BlackFlash: Sep 2 2008, 12:41 AM |
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Sep 2 2008, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE (BlackFlash @ Sep 1 2008, 11:01 PM) Amazon have it listed as being in stock, but I don't see it anywhere else yet. Expensive too at $27.95! A customer has uploaded an image of the back cover that is interactive. The disc is mistakenly indicated as being region 1 instead of region A. Unfortunately no mention of whether it's actually locked or not (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) And they're not happy about transfer quality! I thought I saw it at the Amazon store. Thanks anyway guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Sep 3 2008, 07:13 AM
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any news on the lord of the rings movies coming on blu ray? i haven't heard anything about them. would they most likely be region free?
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Sep 3 2008, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE (rowanr @ Sep 3 2008, 07:13 AM) any news on the lord of the rings movies coming on blu ray? i haven't heard anything about them. would they most likely be region free? They are currently working on them. Should see them next year. |
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Sep 3 2008, 03:44 PM
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hey, sorry for sounding like a complete noob, but i just want to confirm that even if a UK movie is region locked, does it still work on Australian blu ray players? thank you
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Sep 3 2008, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE (davdynasty @ Sep 3 2008, 03:44 PM) hey, sorry for sounding like a complete noob, but i just want to confirm that even if a UK movie is region locked, does it still work on Australian blu ray players? thank you Yes that's correct UK Blu-rays are Reg B the same as Australia so they will work on an Aus BD player. |
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Sep 3 2008, 08:44 PM
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Re. Region AB titles
QUOTE (momaw @ Sep 1 2008, 07:46 AM) Damn, another disclaimer to the list. They don't want to make things consumer friendly do they (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Form what I have heard (not tried) the following titles are region AB (not ABC): Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Director's cut) (Region AB) (UK release) Total Recall (Region AB) (UK release) Fog, The (1980) (Region AB) (UK release) Son of Rambow (Region AB) (UK release) (also has PAL trailers on disc insertion which is problematic for the PS3) And upcoming: Basic Instinct (Region AB) (UK release) (released on Sep 15) |
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