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**QualityChimp** · 23-02-2020, 20:10

Digital Versatile Discs.
Playable in most XBox One and PS4 consoles.

**Neon Ignition** · 24-02-2020, 07:14

It's amazing that we're at a point so far into the lifespan of Blu-Ray and DVD is stil utterly spanking the format for disc sales. Pretty much locks down that Blu-Ray, UHD etc aren't going to replace it.

**Team Andromeda** · 09-03-2020, 12:02

**wakka** · 09-03-2020, 13:28

Originally posted by Neon Ignition View Post

It's amazing that we're at a point so far into the lifespan of Blu-Ray and DVD is stil utterly spanking the format for disc sales. Pretty much locks down that Blu-Ray, UHD etc aren't going to replace it.

Yeah, there are still films that are getting DVD releases and not Blu-Ray ones. Booksmart is a recent one. Crazy really. Who is watching a film made in 2018 in SD?!

The future of physical films is definitely more of a Limited Run Games type model - which Arrow, Signal 1, and loads of others are actually already doing a really awesome job of. So despite declining sales, I actually feel the future's quite bright for physical versions for aficionadoes.

**dvdx2** · 09-03-2020, 14:25

Originally posted by wakka View Post

Yeah, there are still films that are getting DVD releases and not Blu-Ray ones. Booksmart is a recent one. Crazy really. Who is watching a film made in 2018 in SD?!

The future of physical films is definitely more of a Limited Run Games type model - which Arrow, Signal 1, and loads of others are actually already doing a really awesome job of. So despite declining sales, I actually feel the future's quite bright for physical versions for aficionadoes.

alot of people dont really care about definition - my parents can rarely tell the difference!

**QualityChimp** · 09-03-2020, 14:35

Yeah, I'm not really bothered to be honest!
It's normally about a fiver difference too!

If you love a film, it's definitely worth getting a physical copy.

After enjoying The Invisible Man t'other week, I was considering getting UPGRADE on BR.

Upgrade Limited Edition - OUT OF PRINT

https://secondsightfilms.co.uk/collections/latest-releases/products/upgrade-limited-edition

In a near-future world, where technology controls everything, technophobe Grey Trace is the victim of a brutal mugging that leaves his wife dead and him paralyzed.

Special Features

Audio Commentary with Director Leigh Whannell
Not Action. Not Sci-Fi. More: A new interview with Leigh Whannell
Permission Granted: A new interview with Producer Kylie Du Fresne
Future Noir: A new interview with Cinematographer Stefan Duscio
Hacking Upgrade: A new interview with Editor Andy Canny
The Art of Fighting Without Fighting: A new interview with Fight Choreographer Chris Weir
Optional English Subtitles for the Hard of Hearing

Limited Edition Contents

Rigid slipcase featuring new artwork by Adam Stothard
Poster featuring the new artwork
40 page soft cover book with new essays by Jon Towlson and Scott Harrison

That's a nice collection of extras, but I already bought it on Prime Video and with shipping, that's half-way to a year of Disney+ for just one film.

Streaming definitely skews the value of films.

**QualityChimp** · 09-03-2020, 14:43

I've been collecting all of the Marvel 3D Blu-Rays as a nice finite set.
Has anyone seen any alternative cover art that makes a picture with all the spines?

Like this:

but with movie-specific artwork?

**wakka** · 09-03-2020, 15:05

I really care about PQ, so I love the boutique Blu-Ray labels! I watched Arrow’s Deep Red the other day - just fabulous picture and sound.

The discs are expensive, but a lot of the time I rent them through Cinema Paradiso.

**Dogg Thang** · 09-03-2020, 15:22

Originally posted by wakka View Post

I really care about PQ

Always mind your Ps and Qs.

**Atticus** · 09-03-2020, 16:30

Originally posted by wakka View Post

I really care about PQ, so I love the boutique Blu-Ray labels! I watched Arrow’s Deep Red the other day - just fabulous picture and sound.

Totally agree. And Deep Red is one of my all time faves. Seeing it again and again over the years it's nice that the technology can present it better and better each time. The Arrow LE with the soundtrack is brilliant too.