19th
December
2007
Ponderings For 2007-12-19
posted in Ponderings |- OK, time to do another HD disc rant. This time the target is HD-DVD. More specifically, it’s the HD-DVD/DVD combo format. I got my third defective combo format disc yesterday (Mr. Bean’s Holiday), following up my other recent one (Bourne Ultimatum) and the first one (Hot Fuzz). So far, they’ve all been Universal titles, and have been fixed by getting an exchange for another copy (which I’ll be doing for Mr. Bean tomorrow). Not only are these combo discs typically more expensive (most often by about $5) than the normal non-combo release, but these things are clearly an unreliable format technique. At this point, I’m extremely hesitant to buy any combo format releases.
- Amazingly, StarTrek.com is in trouble, getting caught in cut-backs.
- A new trailer for WALL-E has hit the net. My inner (and outer) PIXAR nerd is all aflutter. I can’t wait.
- So, The 4400 is officially canceled after 4 season. I’m just slightly behind in watching the show (a couple episodes away from finishing the first season).
- Beowulf (which I just saw again today in IMAX 3D) has been slotted for HD-DVD release on February 26. I’d love to see them attempt a 3D presentation on the disc (the first high-def 3D content?).
- Speaking of HD-DVD, Universal recently announced the upcoming release of Fletch. Hmmm, as much as I love the movie, I have to wonder just how big a difference a high def transfer will make for that one. Frankly, I think Fletch Lives might benefit a bit more from it (and it’s one of the all-time under appreciated sequels).
- Here’s a well coordinated attempt to throw a log
- Wesley Snipes proves why the backlash has everything to do with him, NOT his race.
- And, it’s old news by this point that’s been reported on every entertainment and non-entertainment news source alike - Peter Jackson and New Line are teaming up after all for not just The Hobbit, but also a sequel to The Hobbit.
