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[Shrublands]

Once someone has the Blu Ray collection, perhaps they can let us know about the SKYFALL video blog selection and whether it has the full complement plus extra ones that haven't been released to the general public yet?

Thread for discussing the video blogs is here if so: http://debrief.comma...ll-video-blogs/

It's just a selection of the ones already on line - and not all of them, oddly.

[sharpshooter]

I haven't seen the new transfers myself, but GoldenEye easily has gotten the worst transfer.

I think GE's transfer looks fine, and is a clear improvement over the UE DVD.

[Attempting Re-entry]

Yeah, Amazon took my money for the box on Friday but it's not showing as dispatched yet...hoping for tomorrow or Wednesday...no post here today as it's a bank holiday...

[SecretAgentFan]

Got mine today! Unfortunately, I don´t have the time to check out the bonus disc or anything else, since I´m swamped with work.

[Gt Munn]

Yeah, Amazon took my money for the box on Friday but it's not showing as dispatched yet...hoping for tomorrow or Wednesday...no post here today as it's a bank holiday...

I ordered mine in April, and they just shipped this morning. Long time coming for all of us!

[Marketto007]

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[Henry-Jones-Sr]

I ordered mine from HMV.com and they dispatched it last Wednesday. It hasn't arrived so I phoned them, and it turns out that there was a mix-up with the courier. Apparently they thought they weren't allowed to begin the shipping process until today, whereas they were actually supposed to have delivered all of them today.

Useless!

Anyway, if you ordered yours from HMV.com, it could arrive later today or most likely tomorrow.

[DamnCoffee]

Just checked Play.com. Mine has been dispatched today!

[Vauxhall]

Once someone has the Blu Ray collection, perhaps they can let us know about the SKYFALL video blog selection and whether it has the full complement plus extra ones that haven't been released to the general public yet?

Thread for discussing the video blogs is here if so: http://debrief.comma...ll-video-blogs/

It's just a selection of the ones already on line - and not all of them, oddly.

How bizarre. Never mind. Thanks for the reply.

[saintade]

Hi guys, I've been visiting this site for ages but only today had to create an account to respond to some of the above comments about the new BluRay box set. You guys who are holding onto your DVDs in the belief that they are somehow better than the Blu's must be deluded. A DVD CANNOT and WILL NOT ever be anywhere near the quality of the Blu, especially as the Blu has been remastered. It simply isn't possible. My BluRays from the original Blu releases look absolutely stunning and I'm hoping the rest of the films are as well - my box set has been shipped by Amazon and is due tomorrow.
Maybe you guys complaining about the quality are looking at a small TV and using a poor quality Blu Ray player? I've got a cinema room with an 8ft screen and HD projector and a 7.1 sound set up...I'm not boasting, but my point is that until you witness your Blu's on a large screen with a decent sound system, you don't know what you are missing. Sorry to preach, but you DVD dinosaurs should (if you can, of course) get yourself some decent home cinema kit and see the Bond Blu's with a completely different light. I was so gobsmacked with Dr No it was like watching a brand new movie. I can't wait for the postman tomorrow....

[lechero]

I haven't seen the new transfers myself, but GoldenEye easily has gotten the worst transfer.

I think GE's transfer looks fine, and is a clear improvement over the UE DVD.

It is better than the DVD, yes. And it might not be as bad as some other DNR-infested Blu-ray transfers throughout the years, but overall the loss of detail is pretty embarrassing for such a big film.

[saintade]

No, they just don't give a crap.

Just look at the Blu-ray of "Chinatown" as an example.

US Region A extras:

Audio Commentary with Robert Towne and David Fincher
Documentary: "Water and Power" (78 minutes)
Featurette: "'Chinatown': An Appreciation" (26 minutes)
Featurette: "'Chinatown': The Beginning and the End" (19 minutes)
Featurette: "'Chinatown': Filming" (26 minutes)
Featurette: 'Chinatown': The Legacy" (10 minutes)
Theatrical Trailer

Audio:

English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
English: Dolby TrueHD Mono
French: Dolby Digital Mono
Spanish: Dolby Digital Mono
Portuguese: Dolby Digital Mono

UK Region B extras:

Zilch.

Audio:

English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Mono
German Mono
Italian Mono
Spanish Mono

Hmm. What are the audio files included for some of the previously issued James Bond blu rays? That is the older ones like Live and Let Die and For Your Eyes Only?

I still think there are spacing issues for Region B. That makes sense to me. Mono tracks don't take a lot of room, but if you have to include multiple DTS MA tracks that is going to take up quite a bit of room.
I'm sure there is a bit of cost in there as well. Perhaps this is why the US set is more then the UK version.

There are no spacing issues with any regions. You are confusing this with the old UK PAL / US NTSC formats. These do not apply with Blu Ray - HD is the same technology the world over. Nearly all discs are dual layer 50GB discs, so the only restriction to content is the capacity, which is the same on all Blu's. It's just lazy authoring - look at Avengers Assemble - US version has loads of content but the UK one has just a paultry few and no commentary.

[Satorious]

Okay, got in late last night. Took a quick look mostly at the extras disc. If you are buying it just for that reason alone - then forget it. Being Bond was a huge let-down. A bunch of clips I've mostly seen from other sources. It's only 2minutes or so also. Very little else on the disc is worth having either. Disappointing. But have to say that the picture in HD generally looks very nice indeed (from what I've seen).

[Royal Dalton]

My set arrived this morning.

I've had a quick look at You Only Live Twice and On Her Majesty's Secret Service. From what I've seen, both of them look really nice.

[thecasinoroyale]

Okay, got in late last night. Took a quick look mostly at the extras disc. If you are buying it just for that reason alone - then forget it. Being Bond was a huge let-down. A bunch of clips I've mostly seen from other sources. It's only 2minutes or so also. Very little else on the disc is worth having either. Disappointing. But have to say that the picture in HD generally looks very nice indeed (from what I've seen).

Well that IS dissapointing of the Bonus Material is a big draw for people wanting this who already have the films on various formats and earn for something new, exclusive and full of 007 treasures.

[SecretAgentFan]

Well, at least the box looks very nice on my shelf.

[Royal Dalton]

The box itself is actually quite compact, isn't it. About the same size as a DVD wallet.

[SecretAgentFan]

And slim! The two books handle the discs quite efficiently.

One thing´s for sure: it is NOT the definitive Bond box with tons of new extras that were not already available before.

But it is an overdue Blu-Ray edition of all the films. And let´s be honest: how many (important) new extras can there be? And before anyone says "THE CRAIG AUDITION" - I guess we´ll have to wait for that until a new actor has established himself firmly as the next Bond. So... maybe we can look forward to the box for the 75th anniversary, of course in the new "directmindstream"-format?

Edited by SecretAgentFan, 25 September 2012 - 02:02 PM.

[thecasinoroyale]

Haha..imagine that for 75 years. All 34 James Bond films, virtually remastered, layered and de-laser-negative-wipe restored in ultra Brain Download mode in a small microchip for only $700!

[Attempting Re-entry]

My box arrived about half an hour ago. Wow. Just wow; it's Bond pørn.

And I haven't even watched a movie yet. I knew my HD Samsung '46 and Boss speakers were a good investment...

^^ That should say 'Bose' speakers...touchscreen predictive text be damned.

[Royal Dalton]

I've had a look at all the new-to-Blu films now, and on the whole, they look very good. There are issues with some of them, though.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Spy Who Loved Me have windowboxed title sequences.

A View to a Kill is still cropped on all four sides, as per the Ultimate Edition DVD.

GoldenEye is a bit soft-looking, due to the noise reduction.

[Drax Industries]

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at the Deluxe Edition bonus features for Casino Royale being included, but a little confused as to why the Wilson/Campbell commentary being ommited but the cast/crew one remaining. Top marks for giving it the gunbarrel menu screen as the rest of them, but very lazy at just putting in the same disc as previous releases of QoS, right down to all the United Artist trailers as well.

[Attempting Re-entry]

The mono audio track (on Diamonds are Forever, at least) is a little giddy; I reverted to 5.1. After the amazing Jaws original theatrical mono track a few weeks ago on the new blu, I was intrigued by the Bond ones. But I'll stick with 5.1 here.

[scaramunga]

Hi guys, I've been visiting this site for ages but only today had to create an account to respond to some of the above comments about the new BluRay box set. You guys who are holding onto your DVDs in the belief that they are somehow better than the Blu's must be deluded. A DVD CANNOT and WILL NOT ever be anywhere near the quality of the Blu, especially as the Blu has been remastered. It simply isn't possible. My BluRays from the original Blu releases look absolutely stunning and I'm hoping the rest of the films are as well - my box set has been shipped by Amazon and is due tomorrow.
Maybe you guys complaining about the quality are looking at a small TV and using a poor quality Blu Ray player? I've got a cinema room with an 8ft screen and HD projector and a 7.1 sound set up...I'm not boasting, but my point is that until you witness your Blu's on a large screen with a decent sound system, you don't know what you are missing. Sorry to preach, but you DVD dinosaurs should (if you can, of course) get yourself some decent home cinema kit and see the Bond Blu's with a completely different light. I was so gobsmacked with Dr No it was like watching a brand new movie. I can't wait for the postman tomorrow....

Welcome! Thank you for the post as well!

Yes, I think seeing and hearing a blu ray movie on a 50"+ HDTV and also hearing a full DTS HD Master Audio track is essential before dismissing the blu ray format!

I've upgraded from VHS to DVD then DVD to Blu ray for Bond!

I've had a look at all the new-to-Blu films now, and on the whole, they look very good. There are issues with some of them, though.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Spy Who Loved Me have windowboxed title sequences.

A View to a Kill is still cropped on all four sides, as per the Ultimate Edition DVD.

GoldenEye is a bit soft-looking, due to the noise reduction.

Thanks for the post!

I would like to know more about the mastering and why some of the titles are windowboxed. There must be a good reason for this. It would be nice for Lowry to answer!

Okay, got in late last night. Took a quick look mostly at the extras disc. If you are buying it just for that reason alone - then forget it. Being Bond was a huge let-down. A bunch of clips I've mostly seen from other sources. It's only 2minutes or so also. Very little else on the disc is worth having either. Disappointing. But have to say that the picture in HD generally looks very nice indeed (from what I've seen).

That's pretty much what I expected. I'm not expecting much for the bonus disc.

Quick update. Costco stores are stocking the Bond 50 blu ray set for $149.99. Same price as Best Buy. Target will match as well, if you have a paper copy of the Best Buy ad. Just take the set and ad to customer service.

good luck!

My set is coming from Amazon and should show up sometime next week.

Did anyone else get the set with free book from Amazon?

How is the book?

[scaramunga]

DVD Beaver did an overview of the set and posted screencaps as well..

http://www.dvdbeaver..._50_blu-ray.htm

Cheers!

[osric]

Can you tell us, is QoS the disc promised with commentary and extras or not.

[Royal Dalton]

On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Spy Who Loved Me have windowboxed title sequences.

I was wrong about On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The title sequence isn't windowboxed, it's masked off at the sides.

Comparing it to the Special Edition DVD, there's a bit more picture information on both sides on the DVD, but the opticals end where the masked portions are on the Blu-ray. So, I think the titles on the Blu-ray are probably how they were meant to be seen.

[scaramunga]

On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Spy Who Loved Me have windowboxed title sequences.

I was wrong about On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The title sequence isn't windowboxed, it's masked off at the sides.

Comparing it to the Special Edition DVD, there's a bit more picture information on both sides on the DVD, but the opticals end where the masked portions are on the Blu-ray. So, I think the titles on the Blu-ray are probably how they were meant to be seen.

Thanks for the update. Which titles do have this issue? Moonraker, Spy and ???

[thecasinoroyale]

Thanks for the link scaramunga - those screen shots do look remarkable, it's so crisp.

[Henry-Jones-Sr]

Has anyone attempted to remove the outer cardboard sleeve thing of the box set? I always get rid of these things, but looking at it I've got a horrible feeling the stickers will damage the actual box.

Also, I can't believe they flubbed the photo of my favourite Bond girl. Carey Lowell, standing in front of the '1989', looks like her face is melting!