Author Topic: The Lord Of The Rings DVDs (Read 156671 times)

aikigrappler · « **Reply #90 on:** Aug 02, 2002 at 08:47 PM »

Hey Little David,
Where did you buy it?How much? Can I guess?Cardinal?
EBTGmike was selling it for P1.4k.Really tempted to buy but then no 30 min. added footage.Just gonna wait for that.Gotta have cash to burn!
Elf

Geoffrey · « **Reply #91 on:** Aug 03, 2002 at 11:56 AM »

Well for me I got my advance copy from Ebtgmike(Plugging)

. All I can say is this DVD is Awesome!

Can't wait for the release of the extended version

For those who are still undecided on what to buy either the 2 disc or the 4 disc edition, this first release is jampacked with features...sulit na sulit talaga!

Geoffrey

Maxster · « **Reply #92 on:** Aug 05, 2002 at 09:25 AM »

Same here. I also went to Astrovision in Mega to verify the delay and so far the people there are not hinting on any delays to the release. They said to me out right...it's coming out in Aug. 6. So for those of you who are getting the R3 release...please update us once you've gotten it.

JT · « **Reply #93 on:** Aug 05, 2002 at 02:57 PM »

LOTR code1 selling at S$44.90 (Around Php1,300) here in Singapore.

toyfanatic · « **Reply #94 on:** Aug 05, 2002 at 09:45 PM »

hey guys!

For those waiting for the R3 release, hopefully they will release it sa astro on aug 6. I saw an add sa newspaper. pero i suggest get the R1 copy.

marky

himura · « **Reply #95 on:** Aug 07, 2002 at 10:06 AM »

Check this out!!

A comparison between the widescreen and fullscreen versions of LOTR!!

Some samples:

Click here to check out the rest of the screens.

Maxster · « **Reply #96 on:** Aug 07, 2002 at 11:41 AM »

Wow! that's why I always preferred the wide screen edition to the full screen one!

torque · « **Reply #97 on:** Aug 07, 2002 at 01:11 PM »

Hi Guys, have you read the posts at LOTR R3 thread...

It looks like Astrovision is selling LOTR R1 DVDs (Widescreen) for only P1200.

patupup · « **Reply #98 on:** Aug 07, 2002 at 08:52 PM »

Quote from: torque on Aug 07, 2002 at 01:11 PM

Hi Guys, have you read the posts at LOTR R3 thread...
It looks like Astrovision is selling LOTR R1 DVDs (Widescreen) for only P1200.

Does this mean the start of R1 DVDs breaking into the Philippine market?
How come these R1 LOTRs came out in the open?

Maxster · « **Reply #99 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 09:18 AM »

Quote from: patupup on Aug 07, 2002 at 08:52 PM

Quote from: torque on Aug 07, 2002 at 01:11 PM

Hi Guys, have you read the posts at LOTR R3 thread...
It looks like Astrovision is selling LOTR R1 DVDs (Widescreen) for only P1200.

Does this mean the start of R1 DVDs breaking into the Philippine market?
How come these R1 LOTRs came out in the open?

I'm not sure if it's the start or it's just an exception since New Line Cinema is not known for distributing R3 DVDs or at least they rarely do. And since they have a wide market base here of fans and collectors who would not just settle for the pirated copies, I guess they realized, what the heck....let's sell some of our copies to them. It's still money. And at least we don't have to spend extra on sorting and distributing discs of a different encoding. (from the point of view of the manufacturer)
Because of this, this is good news for us!!!!!!!!!!! As most of us know....R3 counterparts usually suck.

siriusblack · « **Reply #100 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 09:42 AM »

Quote from: patupup on Aug 07, 2002 at 08:52 PM

Quote from: torque on Aug 07, 2002 at 01:11 PM

Hi Guys, have you read the posts at LOTR R3 thread...
It looks like Astrovision is selling LOTR R1 DVDs (Widescreen) for only P1200.

Does this mean the start of R1 DVDs breaking into the Philippine market?
How come these R1 LOTRs came out in the open?

hopefully the astro staff informed buyers of the R1 LOTR that if they have R3 locked player, the disc may not play.

Alfie · « **Reply #101 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 09:46 AM »

Quote from: Tanoreion on Aug 08, 2002 at 09:18 AM

As most of us know....R3 counterparts usually suck.

Tanoreion Kindly browse thru the Region 3 DVD Forum and go thru the R3 and R1 Thread similarities.

Most of the titles now available are comparable and in fact at least 2 are better( Eyes Wide Open and Crouching Tiger...) than the R1 counterpart.

viper · « **Reply #102 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 10:01 AM »

Anybody tried it on a Region3 locked player?

Kutob ko lang, these disks although labeled R1 could be coded for both R1 & R3.

Maxster · « **Reply #103 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 10:07 AM »

I have a question. Are the R1 LOTR sold in Astrovision sealed with the white seal of guarantee on the top, right and lower sides of the case and does it come with a booklet of coupons valid only in the US or Canada? As we know....DVDs, Playstation 1 & 2 games, XBOX DVDs, DVD Audio and Audio CDs for the US market always have this special seal. I even bought a CD opener once in HMV. This allows you to cut through the seal without having to try to peel it off.

Alfie · « **Reply #104 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 10:11 AM »

Tanoreion Yup-Yup to your question...however the coupon included is only the $10 rebate for the Director's and Collector's Edition.

Alfie · « **Reply #105 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 10:18 AM »

Quote from: siriusblack on Aug 08, 2002 at 09:42 AM

hopefully the astro staff informed buyers of the R1 LOTR that if they have R3 locked player, the disc may not play.

I have to commend the ASTRO Staff for this...this was the very first thing they told me when I inquired if they have the LOTR DVD...the Salesperson simply said..."Yes Sir...But it's only REGION 1....It won't play in a Region 3 player."

JT · « **Reply #106 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 10:44 AM »

Are the LOTR R1 being sold there contains a sticker which you will use to join the contest with the prize of free trip New Zealand?

Alfie · « **Reply #107 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 10:59 AM »

JT I didn't see any with my copy

...probably none.

gaol · « **Reply #108 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 11:22 AM »

Quote from: Tanoreion on Aug 08, 2002 at 10:07 AM

I have a question. Are the R1 LOTR sold in Astrovision sealed with the white seal of guarantee on the top, right and lower sides of the case and does it come with a booklet of coupons valid only in the US or Canada? As we know....DVDs, Playstation 1 & 2 games, XBOX DVDs, DVD Audio and Audio CDs for the US market always have this special seal. I even bought a CD opener once in HMV. This allows you to cut through the seal without having to try to peel it off.

I suppose kumpleto rin, including the ant-theft security device... yung r1 lotr ko (from ebtgmike), nag-alarm pa nang pumasok ako ng abenson. nagulat nga yung babaeng guard.

Alfie · « **Reply #109 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 11:44 AM »

Gaol The significant thing about your copy is that the Anti-Theft device was not deactivated. $:-\$

My copy has that ATSD incorporated and when I left Astro...the alarm didn't sound off.

JT · « **Reply #110 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 11:57 AM »

Quote from: Alfie on Aug 08, 2002 at 10:59 AM

JT I didn't see any with my copy ...probably none.

Hmmm, so dito lang pala yung contest ng free trip to New Zealand. Akala ko pa naman eh meron din diyan at malaki yung chances na ang mananalo ay miyembro ng pinoydvd .... maraming bumili sa atin eh.

Alfie · « **Reply #111 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 03:20 PM »

JT Per telecon with Vojdiaz...his copy has the raffle sticker to New Zealand.....seems like some has and others like mine doesn't...hmmm...could it be that the distributors themselves penned their names on some of the raffle coupons??? anyway..as long as I have the DVD..COOL...and I do hope they win too....since this copy of mine is a real winner

viper · « **Reply #112 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 03:51 PM »

Went to Rockwell to buy a copy. No luck. Puro VCD lang! Wasn't able to ask kasi maraming tao sa counter.

redherring · « **Reply #113 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 03:54 PM »

I would like to comment on how anal some people can be regarding their dvds. I mean, do you really need to keep those white seals on the disc to know that it is a region 1 disc? I sure hope people buy the disc for the movie and not the frills that come attached with it. That's the problem with people these days...always sweating on the small stuff.

Maxster · « **Reply #114 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 04:02 PM »

Quote from: viper on Aug 08, 2002 at 03:51 PM

Went to Rockwell to buy a copy. No luck. Puro VCD lang! Wasn't able to ask kasi maraming tao sa counter.

Which store did you check out? O?

aikigrappler · « **Reply #115 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 04:05 PM »

It's the small stuff that makes collecting fun don't you agree redherring.Some collectors can be too meticulous but it also guarantees them that they will be happy with their purchase.I for one would be very suspicious if an R1 doesn't have a security seal on top unless it's a slip or specially made case.

It may be small stuff for you but a big deal for us.

I do sometimes buy the DVD for their excellent case even though the movie sucks.
Elf

Maxster · « **Reply #116 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 04:07 PM »

Quote from: Elf on Aug 08, 2002 at 04:05 PM

It's the small stuff that makes collecting fun don't you agree redherring.Some collectors can be too meticulous but it also guarantees them that they will be happy with their purchase.I for one would be very suspicious if an R1 doesn't have a security seal on top unless it's a slip or specially made case. It may be small stuff for you but a big deal for us.
I do sometimes buy the DVD for their excellent case even though the movie sucks.
Elf

:-*I couldn't agree more!

redherring · « **Reply #117 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 04:49 PM »

ok,ok....so sorry to all you overly sensitive people out there. But you must admit, all of you are OC. There are more important things in life than worrying about the small stuff. If you had one day to live, I don't think you'd be worrying your namby-pamby asses whether the dvd was region 1, region 3, code-free, widescreen, fullscreen, thx enhanced, dolby EX , and what have you.
hold that thought and have a nice day

weddingsingr · « **Reply #118 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 05:18 PM »

Quote from: JT on Aug 08, 2002 at 11:57 AM

Quote from: Alfie on Aug 08, 2002 at 10:59 AM

JT I didn't see any with my copy ...probably none.

Hmmm, so dito lang pala yung contest ng free trip to New Zealand. Akala ko pa naman eh meron din diyan at malaki yung chances na ang mananalo ay miyembro ng pinoydvd .... maraming bumili sa atin eh.

Teka, mayroon yuong sa nakita ko ah. This is the sticker with the option to win a Kia vehicle... right?

weddingsingr · « **Reply #119 on:** Aug 08, 2002 at 05:31 PM »

Quote from: redherring on Aug 08, 2002 at 04:49 PM

ok,ok....so sorry to all you overly sensitive people out there. But you must admit, all of you are OC. There are more important things in life than worrying about the small stuff. If you had one day to live, I don't think you'd be worrying your namby-pamby asses whether the dvd was region 1, region 3, code-free, widescreen, fullscreen, thx enhanced, dolby EX , and what have you.
hold that thought and have a nice day

If you knew you had 1 day to live, wouldn't you prefer to live it in the best way possible?

Mamamatay ka na nga the following day, mapapanood mo pa ay mga ewan na DVD.

Parang last meal din yan, siyempre sasarapan mo na di ba. Alangan namang galunggong ang pipiliin mong last meal. Though these small stuff won't matter when your dead, eh at least you enjoyed it while it lasted.

So balik LOTR tayo...

I guess the reason why may stocks na may New Zealand trip promo at mayroon na wala was may more than 1 source ang C Interactive. Baka iba galing sa US, iba galing sa Canada. Naniguro lang siguro din siya na may darating siyang stocks.