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Title: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Tonton on Dec 22, 2003 at 09:56 PM
It has come to my attention, thanks to some really nasty and disturbing emails (  ;D ) that the Armageddon 2-disk special edition R3 release (well, at least the ones released here in the Philippines) lack some of the features indicated in the box or the leaf insert.

I bothered to check on the two discs and listed the exact features as I viewed and counted them:

Disc 1
- Chapter Selection
-- 1 to 27
- Set-up
-- Languages: English, Thai
-- Subtitles:English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa, Thai, Korean, English for the hearing impared

Disc 2
- Deleted Scenes
- Special Effects
-- Richard Hoover (he discusses the Shuttle Approach, Armadillo Jump, The Asteroid, Matte Paintings)
-- Hoyt Yeatman (he discusses the 11-second "Destruction of Paris" shot)
-- Pat McClung (generally, he discusses the Russion Space station sequences)
- Production Design
-- Michael White (he discusses the overall look of Armageddon, the wardrobe, asteroid set, design gallery, vision, armadillo and shuttles)
-- Storyboards (Armadillo Jump, Rock Storm)
- Aerosmith Music video (which includes interviews of band members)
- Theatrical Trailer (the main movie trailer)


The DISCREPANCIES - The ff. are the features printed in the box or insert that's not in the actual content:

Disc 1:
- Commentary Tracks by Michael Bay, Herry Bruckheimer, Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck
- Another track by John Schartzman, Dr. Joe Allen, and Ivan Beckey

Disc 2:
- Gag Reel: As I noticed, only one gag reel appears, and that gag is one of the deleted scenes.
- Teasers and TV Spots (one of those should be the SuperBowl tv spot "Everyone is watching the game... someone should be watching the sky.")

So as you can see, my friends, I too am dissappointed, to the point that I give you these facts. Please mga pare, don't be angry with me. I didn't know naman e, ok?

(Well, CAPT. BARBELL, it seems some of the original R3 releases are NOT as different as the pirated ones, eh?  )

Life.
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent. WHY???
Post by: daigoro on Dec 22, 2003 at 10:10 PM
This situation is not isolated to R3 dvds as instances where mislabeling in R1 dvds occur. nonetheless, it is far more frequent in R3's especially in recent Warner 2 discs releases. well, maybe they think we don't actually read or view the special features.
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent. WHY???
Post by: trojan7 on Dec 23, 2003 at 09:48 AM
Could you site DVDs you have with this inconsistencies?

^_^x
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent. WHY???
Post by: Tonton on Dec 23, 2003 at 07:53 PM
armgeddon

read my thread here:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=6;action=display;threadid=16773
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent. WHY???
Post by: jegiwong on Dec 23, 2003 at 09:39 PM
For R3, I think Fast and furious is one of the example.

For R1, I have Irreversible. It lacks "making of" feature which is mentioned in the box.
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent. WHY???
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on Dec 24, 2003 at 03:23 AM
why? i think the answer to that is simple... because the people who make these dvds are simply human. and they make mistakes too.  ;D

as jegiwong has noted... this problem is not isolated to r3's alone but even r1's as well. (of course, i will be the first to admit that it happens more often to r3's).  

in fact some members and myself have even noted that even warner (perhaps one of the more reliable manufacturers of dvds distributed here) seem to be making this kind of mistake quite often lately. EG: casblanca, sierra madre, american outlaws... etc...

i think the best thing we can do to protect ourselves as consumers is to visit sites like this... and learn from other buyers' experiences. ;)
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent. WHY???
Post by: mauz20 on Dec 24, 2003 at 11:40 PM
well, the only time i encountered this was with the powerpuff girls movie i bought for my cousin.

it had some features listed at the back that wasn't in the disc.  i was glad that astrovision offered to have it replaced with another title since it seems that all powerpuff girls the movie dvd's were like that.
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:10 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

well I think you can add the title Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Extended Edition R3 to the list of titles with incomplete indicated features.  ;)
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: boks on Jan 11, 2004 at 10:23 AM
It's really disappointing for these things to happen but there are rare cases when unadverstised features are bonuses for us such as R3 Monsters Inc. DTS track. For the high price we pay for the DVDs, its a wonder why we can't get a more reliable product that's really worth our hard-earned money!  ??? >:( ::)
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Jan 12, 2004 at 06:05 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

Some producers kasi don't even bother to check the DVD and compare it with the casing kung kulang nga.   >:(Malas kung kulang...okey lang kung sobra.  hehehe.  ;)
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Y_meeh on Feb 22, 2004 at 06:42 PM
The Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (1938) starring Errol Flyn has inconsistencies with the cover too... there are no Errol Flynn trailers in disc 1  >:(
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Y_meeh on Feb 27, 2004 at 01:30 AM
Dagdag na yung warner release ng Yankee Doodle Dandy

no James Cagney Trailers
and some other missing stuff in disc 2 and also the audio only delights

*me thinks... how come its always the trailers that gets deleted and the audio only delights*
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Ice Cube on Mar 08, 2004 at 01:12 PM
Dagdag ko dito yung The Mummy Ultimate Edition.

This dvd lacks so many features, including 2 commentary tracks.
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: toshiba on Mar 09, 2004 at 03:13 AM
is this the new single disc version? thanks... :)
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: riverfan on Mar 09, 2004 at 04:25 PM
I have something to add....

the DVD release of "Dogfight" starring Lili Taylor and River Phoenix...

it clearly states in the back portion of the case that it includes a cast/director/producer filmographies as part of its special features... however once that i viewed it, it is not included. However, it has a commentary and original theatrical trailer, but still it should still be included since the R1 counterpart has it. some may say that the filmographies is only a small part, but i still want value for my money.

i wish that Warner could be more sensitive in those inconsistencies. if only i could have a refund or at least a replacement copy which includes the filmographies.
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on Mar 10, 2004 at 04:58 AM
Quote from: riverfan on Mar 09, 2004 at 04:25 PM
I have something to add....

the DVD release of "Dogfight" starring Lili Taylor and River Phoenix...

it clearly states in the back portion of the case that it includes a cast/director/producer filmographies as part of its special features... however once that i viewed it, it is not included. However, it has a commentary and original theatrical trailer, but still it should still be included since the R1 counterpart has it. some may say that the filmographies is only a small part, but i still want value for my money.

i wish that Warner could be more sensitive in those inconsistencies. if only i could have a refund or at least a replacement copy which includes the filmographies.

welcome to the club (may nabili na rin akong ganiyan: marican outlaws) ... thankfully discs like these "used to be" an exception.  ;D
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: fiddlers_green on Jul 14, 2004 at 11:45 PM
Does this still happen with Warner 2-disc special edition DVDs?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: gurang on Jul 15, 2004 at 07:19 PM
R3 version of Barcelona

According to the box, the only special features is the theatrical trailer. But when you view the disc pala, an audio commentary by Whitman and the cast is included din.


Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Y_meeh on Oct 04, 2004 at 07:48 PM
bumping this up because of the Robinhood issue
Title: Re:Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: mongaddi on Oct 04, 2004 at 07:52 PM
Quote from: Ice Cube on Mar 08, 2004 at 01:12 PM
Dagdag ko dito yung The Mummy Ultimate Edition.

This dvd lacks so many features, including 2 commentary tracks.


meron naman ah
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Oct 04, 2004 at 09:04 PM
Quote from: firewired on Oct 04, 2004 at 07:27 PM
Perhaps Mr. Hankey and I can put put together a list of "defective" R3 DVD releases and make it a sticky. We'll limit it to those that identify features in the packaging that aren't found on the discs. PM me if you have stuff in your R3 collection that we missed.

I'm on it, boss!  8)

Found this thread and made it "sticky", so it'll stay near the top of the board.

Off the top of my head, I'll add the following titles:

1. West Wing Season Two

2. Wonder Woman Season One

Both do not contain audio commentaries, despite commentaries being listed on the box.

3. Friends Season 1 & 2 R3 Reissues - Despite the "Now With Footage You've Never Seen" print on the box, according to those who've bought them and posted about them on this forum, these discs do not contain the extended versions of the episodes.

4. Evolution - Does not contain deleted scenes (I'm not sure if deleted scenes is listed on the box, though - but some people complained about it here when it was first released).

5. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) - Read about the many missing features here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=17618.0).

6. Casablanca - missing one theatrical trailer (not bad)

More to follow when I think of others...
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: cherubrock on Oct 04, 2004 at 10:57 PM
How about a similar thread in the R1 board?  ;D

On a good note, Monsters Inc. R3's cover does not indicate a DTS track, which I'm happy to report it has! I think Hemisphere has mentioned that this is an exclusive to the Asian release.  ;D
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Oct 04, 2004 at 11:37 PM
Adding:

1. The Treasure of Sierra Madre - missing features listed here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=17477.0)

2. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - already discussed, more details here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=17388.0)
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: dorian_gray on Oct 05, 2004 at 02:05 AM
The Road Home

Packaging indicates it is Full Screen but when played it is Wide Screen. Isn't this a good thing?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: gurang on Oct 05, 2004 at 02:12 AM
Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Oct 04, 2004 at 09:04 PM

5. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) - Read about the many missing features here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=17618.0).


Strangely enough, the 1938 Robin Hood disc does contain the introduction by Leonard Maltin. Problem is, there is no link to it from any of the menus, you'd have to access it from your player's program search. I don't think its embedded as an Easter Egg either, and besides, it is advertised on the cover as the intro to the "Night at the Movies" portion.

I checked Yankee Doodle and Sierra Madre (which mistakenly promise the same feature) if there is a hidden introduction, but there is none. I wonder what issues Leonard Maltin has got against us Southeast Asians that he would refuse to license his face or voice for R3 release.

Reading through this thread, and all related threads of late, my "beautiful friendship" with Warners has come to an end. Sigh.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: firewired on Oct 06, 2004 at 08:21 PM
West Wing Season One
Missing commentary on key episodes although it's listed as a special feature.

Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: benoy12 on Oct 09, 2004 at 08:24 AM
Chicken Run- no DTS, no read along feature
Once Upon a time in mexico- no second commentary about the music
Thelma and Louise- 2 disc siya pero wala yung second commentary and original featurette.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: jetcmd on Oct 09, 2004 at 08:46 AM
My Big Fat Greek Wedding, again by Warner, is a glaring example of this inconsistency!
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: firewired on Oct 09, 2004 at 09:02 AM
What's wrong with My Big Fat Greek Wedding? The commentaries aren't available?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: manilabynight on Oct 09, 2004 at 12:05 PM
In short .... madaming palpak sa R3 DVD's as compared to the R1's. Hmmmpffff! Talagang itong mga local manufacturers ng DVD's dapat ayusin nila and even improve yung manufacturing process nila ng local DVD's!!!

No wonder I still look for R1's kasi usually the quality is better (and more complete!)

Calling the attention of all those DVD's manufacturers in the Philippines .......
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: keating on Oct 09, 2004 at 09:42 PM
Quote from: dorian_gray on Oct 05, 2004 at 02:05 AM
The Road Home

Packaging indicates it is Full Screen but when played it is Wide Screen. Isn't this a good thing?

yup....you're lucky....
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: daigoro on Oct 09, 2004 at 11:00 PM
Good thing i read this post, Chicken Run R3 didn't have DTS despite the labeling. Worse, the very good animated menu that was in the R1 was omitted for the R3 so all you get is a static menu. Good thing i was able to return it.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Y_meeh on Oct 11, 2004 at 09:21 PM
the region 3 version of the mummy ultimate edition is no ultimate edition at all... a lot of features are missing

extra features indicated on the box but not on the dvd are:


dami nito ah... baka naman may second page yung special features di ko nakita... o baka easter egg?

Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: jetcmd on Oct 11, 2004 at 10:02 PM
parang meron nga... let me check.. :)
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: alvinlaxamana on Oct 28, 2004 at 11:48 PM
meron din ata sa Hellboy 2 disc set....iba talaga pag R1, kaso hirap maghanap
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: manilabynight on Nov 04, 2004 at 12:28 AM
It appears this phenomena is more common and consistent with R3 DVD's rather than with R1's where quality control is often more intense.

I really wonder when R3 DVD's will ever come up to par with the quality of R1's. This is something that the local DVD manufacturers/producers should address .... like having DTS, 5.1 (or even better), THX, etc, etc ....

Just my comments.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: allanmandy on Dec 26, 2004 at 03:16 AM
Quote from: cherubrock on Oct 04, 2004 at 10:57 PM
How about a similar thread in the R1 board?  ;D

On a good note, Monsters Inc. R3's cover does not indicate a DTS track, which I'm happy to report it has! I think Hemisphere has mentioned that this is an exclusive to the Asian release.  ;D

Same thing goes for the R3 releases (at least the ones sold in the Philippines) of "The Ring" and "Red Dragon".
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Baluts on Dec 26, 2004 at 11:54 PM
how about cast away r3 does it have a dts-es track? im really curious about the disc.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: cherubrock on Jan 10, 2005 at 02:46 AM
Mr. Hankey was kind enough to send me a PM recently warning me not to buy the locally-released R3 boxset of Friends: The Complete Seventh Season. The "Footage you've never seen" that is printed on the cover is absent..  >:( So if you're an avid Friends fan, the "safe" releases (so far) are Seasons 3,4,5,6 and 8 (that's if you're not as OC as I am to mind that the packaging shifts from digipacks to Amarays). :P

Why, Warner, why?  ???
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: moks on Jan 11, 2005 at 09:23 AM
comments on pearl harbor r3 release:

dolby digital 5.1 - works perfectly, but when you switch it to dts surround there is a delay in the lipsync of the actors. bought it at tower records. :(
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Chet on Jan 12, 2005 at 01:18 AM
Quote from: cherubrock on Jan 10, 2005 at 02:46 AM
Mr. Hankey was kind enough to send me a PM recently warning me not to buy the locally-released R3 boxset of Friends: The Complete Seventh Season. The "Footage you've never seen" that is printed on the cover is absent..  >:( So if you're an avid Friends fan, the "safe" releases (so far) are Seasons 3,4,5,6 and 8 (that's if you're not as OC as I am to mind that the packaging shifts from digipacks to Amarays). :P

Why, Warner, why?  ???

You mean they don't have the extended footage on Season 7, but have it on Season 8?  ???

Also, has the Season 3 boxed set been released locally?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Jncruz2000 on Jan 12, 2005 at 07:35 AM
Quote from: Y_meeh on Oct 11, 2004 at 09:21 PM
the region 3 version of the mummy ultimate edition is no ultimate edition at all... a lot of features are missing

extra features indicated on the box but not on the dvd are:

  • egyptology 101
  • building a better mummy documentary
  • production notes
  • cast and crew filmakers
  • pharoah lineage
  • the mummy returns trailer
  • highlights on the mummy returns

dami nito ah... baka naman may second page yung special features di ko nakita... o baka easter egg?




my region 3 version of the mummy ultimate edition has all these features. I bought the DVD like 4 years ago at Astrovision Galleria.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: classicman on Jan 12, 2005 at 10:53 AM
12 Monkeys, CE - may nakalagay na dts at the back of the cover art pero wala naman talaga when you actually played it :(
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Jan 12, 2005 at 09:04 PM
Quote from: Chet on Jan 12, 2005 at 01:18 AM
You mean they don't have the extended footage on FRIENDS Season 7, but have it on Season 8?  ???

Yes. What's very misleading is the R3 Season 7 has 4 discs and MOST of the features of the R1. The other non-extended seasons are only on 3 discs and don't have any of the R1 features. All R3 Season 7 episodes run 22 mins. and under. The R1 episodes run from 22-30 mins. each.

The R3 Season 8 has all features AND the episode run times are all over 22 mins.

Of note here: The UPC under the bar code of the R3 Season 7 is FAKE - it's the same as the UPC of Season 5! That should've been the first clue that something was fishy about the boxed set.

The UPC of Season 8 is the same for both the R1 and the R3.

Quote
Also, has the Season 3 boxed set been released locally?

I think I saw it today, but it was only 3 discs. So kulang din siguro.

So the R3's that are same as R1's are seasons 4, 5, 6 and 8.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: allanmandy on Jan 14, 2005 at 04:54 PM
Babe, Pig in the City (R3). It doesn't have a DTS track, as indicated on the box.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Chet on Jan 14, 2005 at 06:12 PM
Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jan 12, 2005 at 09:04 PM
Yes. What's very misleading is the R3 Season 7 has 4 discs and MOST of the features of the R1. The other non-extended seasons are only on 3 discs and don't have any of the R1 features. All R3 Season 7 episodes run 22 mins. and under. The R1 episodes run from 22-30 mins. each.

The R3 Season 8 has all features AND the episode run times are all over 22 mins.

Of note here: The UPC under the bar code of the R3 Season 7 is FAKE - it's the same as the UPC of Season 5! That should've been the first clue that something was fishy about the boxed set.

The UPC of Season 8 is the same for both the R1 and the R3.

I think I saw it today, but it was only 3 discs. So kulang din siguro.

So the R3's that are same as R1's are seasons 4, 5, 6 and 8.

Thanks.  I wonder who decides these things? A monkey could do a better job!  :P   
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: allanmandy on Jan 15, 2005 at 12:40 AM
Casper and Ice Age R3 DVDs have a DTS track, even if they're not indicated at the back.  :D
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: cineaste on Jan 31, 2005 at 10:11 PM
Has anyone tried returning the discs to the store?  Would that be actually possible?  After all one is not satisfied with the product because what is on the packaging is not in the disc. 

I figure, if everyone returns all the "bad" discs, then the shops like Astro could tell the distributors how crappy their discs are.

In the case of Viva Video (another crappy company), can one write to the DTI about their crappy discs?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: hemisphere on Feb 01, 2005 at 01:45 AM
i guess the mods.. who have access to the studios' numbers, can help you..
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: vp_ortiz on Feb 27, 2005 at 11:20 AM
oo, kabibili ko lng nung mummy ultimate edition ksi naka sale sa astro... then nkita ko yung features sa disc di kamukha nung nasa box.. grrr. kainis. >:(
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: kahl-el on Feb 28, 2005 at 08:54 AM
Quote from: allanmandy on Jan 15, 2005 at 12:40 AM
Casper and Ice Age R3 DVDs have a DTS track, even if they're not indicated at the back.  :D

Did not see any DTS track in my Ice Age R3 DVD. San ba makikita yung option ?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: vp_ortiz on Mar 02, 2005 at 09:38 PM
hey i get i now. the mummy ultimate edition i bought on sale sa astro is only a special edition! kya it lacks all of the features indicated on the box. the box clearly staes that it is a ultimate edition, pero the disc itself, is only special edition pla. kya wla kulang yung ibang features, which mostly are sneak peeks and promotional material para sa mummy returns.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Mar 21, 2005 at 03:08 PM
Title: Libeled Lady (1936)

Studio: Warner Bros. (as usual)

Discrepancy: The back of the case clearly states, in bold letters, "Special Features: Audio-Only Bonus: Leo is on the Air Radio Promo." This isn't anywhere on the actual disc.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: jm33_babe on Apr 01, 2005 at 11:52 PM
Quote from: vp_ortiz on Mar 02, 2005 at 09:38 PM
hey i get i now. the mummy ultimate edition i bought on sale sa astro is only a special edition! kya it lacks all of the features indicated on the box. the box clearly staes that it is a ultimate edition, pero the disc itself, is only special edition pla. kya wla kulang yung ibang features, which mostly are sneak peeks and promotional material para sa mummy returns.



Yup Special Edition lang yun kasi title ng dvd "THE_MUMMY_SE" pag inexplore mo sa PC.

meron din nakalagay na dvd-rom special features pero nung ni load ko sa PC ko walang nangyari.  Super disappointed ako sa dvd ko.

pwede ba i complain ito kasi considered na false advertising and nangyayari?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: benoy12 on Apr 07, 2005 at 08:52 AM
Batman Animated Series Vol. 1 and 2. Naka indicate sa boxes nila may audio commentary pero wala naman.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: jonster on Apr 07, 2005 at 12:28 PM
Quote from: jm33_babe on Apr 01, 2005 at 11:52 PM


Yup Special Edition lang yun kasi title ng dvd "THE_MUMMY_SE" pag inexplore mo sa PC.

meron din nakalagay na dvd-rom special features pero nung ni load ko sa PC ko walang nangyari.  Super disappointed ako sa dvd ko.

pwede ba i complain ito kasi considered na false advertising and nangyayari?

Pwedeng i-complain sa DTI yan pag false advertising, ang alam ko may penalty sa mga suppliers.  Pwede din natin  isumbong kay Tulfo!  >:D   ;)   Para matuto sila!  >:(
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 14, 2005 at 06:40 PM
Please note that the R3 version of FRIENDS: The Complete Ninth Season does NOT contain the "Who's Your Best Friend? Trivia Challenge" as listed on the back of the box.

That's the only difference from the R1 version, though. All other features are intact, and the show does contain the extended versions of the episodes.

For Php 1395, I can live without the Trivia Game.  :)
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: vp_ortiz on Apr 16, 2005 at 10:12 AM
oo nga pwedeng i reklamo. and i just checked the disc on my pc, special editon nga yung munny returns! hindi ulitmate  >:(edition!
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: seph1018 on Apr 18, 2005 at 12:30 PM
I was able to buy an Ultimate Edition DVD of the Mummy a few years ago and it had 2 discs. Don't know if you guys are referring to that pero the ones I see nowadays are the single disc versionand is indeed the SE version only. Plus the cover is a little yellowish from the gold one of the 2disc UE i have.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: vp_ortiz on Apr 18, 2005 at 02:11 PM
i think nung ni-release yung the mummy ulimate edition, it was on 2 discs, pero the one i bought was on sale jsut last month.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: old_age on Apr 30, 2005 at 04:26 PM
I am the newest victim of this false advertising...

Bought a Region 3 Patch Adams DVD at National Bookstore in Glorietta this afternoon... they are the only shop which has a copy of that... it says in the back cover that it is encoded with DD and DTS but when you play it.... presto!   ..... NO DTS AT ALL!!!

It's a pity that a country such as ours is flooded with false advertising... no wonder why a lot of people are still buying pirated dvds... bumibili ka na ng original and legitimate dvds, peropalpak din, di pa pagbutihin ang produkto! 

This government is really not that prepared on their anti-piracy campaign... kung sino man dyan ang affiliated with the VRB or what have you.... better think again of your platform.... buy original?  when your original is full false advertising and is inferior.... geez!
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: doughn on Jun 11, 2005 at 09:28 PM
i bought the sade lovers live . on the box it says it has dts . but i tried it no dts pala >:(
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: barrister on Jun 14, 2005 at 08:00 PM
Interview with the Vampire

Warner R3 latest release with this cover art (not snapper):

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004RFFS.01._PE35_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

1.  Menu screenshot on back cover is different from the actual menu screen.

2.  Back cover says: "DUAL-LAYER FORMAT Layer transition may trigger a slight pause." The disc is actually single layer, 3.95 GB.

I swear I'll never buy another R3 again.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: deluxe on Jun 14, 2005 at 08:22 PM
The same thing with my Batman & Robin in snap case release, acquired from VideoCity Megamall. Cover indicated as:

STANDARD VERSION Formatted from its original version to fit your screen WIDESCREEN VERSION Presented in a 'matted' widescreen format preserving the aspect ration of its theatrical exhitition Enhanced for widescreen TVs

I thought this is a DVD-18 like my Superman dvd. When I watch it in my pc, it is only Widescreen and nothing more...and I'm very much surprised!!! it is dvd-5, the cheapest on earth!
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: czedryk on Jul 20, 2005 at 06:50 PM
Could anybody confirm if Casper R3 indeed has a DTS track...
Tnx!!!  :)
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: barrister on Jul 21, 2005 at 09:59 PM
Cross-posting:

ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA R3 is a censored version.  P-DVD na lang ang bilhin n'yo.

(Edited by moderator to add barrister's observations about this title from another thread):

ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA:

I've seen a 2-disc P-DVD (China) version, presumably copied from R1.  The Philippine R3 is a censored version.
Congratulations, Warner Philippines. You now have the dubious distinction of being the distributor that released the first and only censored DVD in the Philippine market.

At the R3 hearse scene (chap. 28 at 97 mins.):

1.  There's a delibrate frame error - the picture is framed higher to hide the woman's pubic region.
2.  The woman's boobs were censored with a Gaussian Blur filter.

To those who can compare the R3 and R1 versions, please confirm because I think there are other censored scenes.  Please tell us about the peeping tom scene and the rape in the car.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 22, 2005 at 01:25 PM
Yup, I've oberved this blurring on the hearse scene.  Very distracting.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: syoti on Jul 22, 2005 at 06:09 PM
does anyone know how 2 play the 'game' supposedly included in the 2 disc ed of Independence Day? nakalagay sa likod may game. pero pgininsert mo sa PC la naman. ni hindi nga gumana sa interactual player e. tnx...
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Chivalry on Oct 02, 2005 at 10:33 AM
both from Astro Podium sale -

Antz :  label says widescreen but its fullscreen when i tested it
Tears of the Sun (Director's Extended Cut) : languages/subtitles on label and in disc do not match

Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: vp_ortiz on Oct 02, 2005 at 04:51 PM
Quote from: czedryk on Jul 20, 2005 at 06:50 PM
Could anybody confirm if Casper R3 indeed has a DTS track...
Tnx!!! :)

YES, Casper, has a DTS track... though not advertised on the cover, i was surprised when i actually played the disc.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Dowals on Oct 03, 2005 at 09:35 AM
I noticed a little discrepancy on the R3 release of Saving Private Ryan 60th Commemorative Ed, i was surprised to see in the slipcase that it is R2 PAL, good for me that it isnt. (i don't have a multi-system tv :-[)
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: czedryk on Oct 03, 2005 at 10:06 AM
Quote from: vp_ortiz on Oct 02, 2005 at 04:51 PM
YES, Casper, has a DTS track... though not advertised on the cover, i was surprised when i actually played the disc.

Tnx bro!!! ;)
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Oct 03, 2005 at 05:04 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

The Prince of Egypt that I was able to buy in the AstroPlus Podium sale didn't have the 4 page booklet that was listed at the back of the case.  Also it was featured in full screen and not in anamorphic 16.9:1 as indicated in the case.

Haay buhay!!!

Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: ciconneguy on Oct 10, 2005 at 01:53 AM
r3 titles that i own that have missing special features:

wait until dark (audrey hepburn)
a man and a woman (anouk aimee)
death becomes her (meryl streep)

nakakainis >:(
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: vnO on Oct 19, 2005 at 11:23 AM
Quote from: barrister on Jun 14, 2005 at 08:00 PM
Interview with the Vampire

Warner R3 latest release with this cover art (not snapper):

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004RFFS.01._PE35_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

1.  Menu screenshot on back cover is different from the actual menu screen.

2.  Back cover says: "DUAL-LAYER FORMAT Layer transition may trigger a slight pause." The disc is actually single layer, 3.95 GB.

I swear I'll never buy another R3 again.

Could you kindly post the menu screenshot?   May special features ba?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: barrister on Oct 21, 2005 at 12:04 PM
(http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/3136/iwtvmain0la.th.png) (http://img479.imageshack.us/my.php?image=iwtvmain0la.png)

(http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/3472/iwtvscene9uo.th.png) (http://img466.imageshack.us/my.php?image=iwtvscene9uo.png)

No Special Features.

There have been 2 releases for this title.  This version has the new cover with the old disc.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: chinoh151 on Oct 22, 2005 at 12:02 AM
Ang daming DVD pockets na false. Many classics I buy have false SPECIAL FEATURE listings at the back: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) [2 Disc Special Edition DVD], Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) [2 Disc Special Edition DVD] and many more say that there are TRAILOR GALLERIES included in but I never ever see them. Lahat ba na DVD ganoon?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: atomicat10 on Oct 29, 2005 at 09:17 AM
I have Batman begins DE, is there a mobile game demo sa R3 which is supposed to be in the R1 release(according to the Amazon review), how does one access it?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: d4nu65+3R on Oct 29, 2005 at 09:42 AM
kaya nga ayaw ko ng r3.  di bale na mahal, iba pa rin r1.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Chivalry on Oct 29, 2005 at 11:11 PM
here's a good one...

i just got both Die Hard part 1 and part 2 (regular covers) for 299 each today -- i was pleasantly surprised because when i opened them up, both contain Special Edition double discs with dts!   ;D wow!!!  im sure some members have already brought this up but i cant find the thread where this was discussed in length...
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: X-®an™ on Nov 07, 2005 at 08:23 PM
Quote from: Chivalry on Oct 29, 2005 at 11:11 PM
here's a good one...

i just got both Die Hard part 1 and part 2 (regular covers) for 299 each today -- i was pleasantly surprised because when i opened them up, both contain Special Edition double discs with dts!   ;D wow!!!  im sure some members have already brought this up but i cant find the thread where this was discussed in length...

Good tip!
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: atomicat10 on Nov 10, 2005 at 06:40 PM
Read somewhere on this thread that the Matrix available locally does not contain the Follow the white rabbit special feature-Not True!(at least not on my copy)

Was not able to use this feature on the dvd player but successfully unlocked using a PC.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: d4nu65+3R on Nov 13, 2005 at 05:58 PM
Quote from: atomicat10 on Nov 10, 2005 at 06:40 PM
Read somewhere on this thread that the Matrix available locally does not contain the Follow the white rabbit special feature-Not True!(at least not on my copy)

Was not able to use this feature on the dvd player but successfully unlocked using a PC.

definitely not true.  i bought my copy in 99 pa and i was able to watch it.  but that is a sort of first
pressing.  i dont know about subsequent pressings...
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: kt on Nov 19, 2005 at 01:46 PM
how abt with this guys...i just got a copy of Crouching tiger, hidden dragon Superbit from Astro... the case says its R1, but the disc is labelled R3?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: dennislazo on Nov 25, 2005 at 10:55 PM
hi...

new here...

and i got catch me if you can.  the labels outside the disc indicates it as region 3.  inside, the disc itself is labeled as regions 1 and 4.  the disc is actually region 1 and 4.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: X-®an™ on Nov 26, 2005 at 02:23 PM
Quote from: Chivalry on Oct 29, 2005 at 11:11 PM
here's a good one...

i just got both Die Hard part 1 and part 2 (regular covers) for 299 each today -- i was pleasantly surprised because when i opened them up, both contain Special Edition double discs with dts!   ;D wow!!!  im sure some members have already brought this up but i cant find the thread where this was discussed in length...

Got Die Hard 2 last night.  I asked the very helpful salesmen there at Video City SM Megamall and no one was sure that it was indeed 2 discs.  Took a gamble based on your tip and was rewarded.

Good buy for PhP 299... 5.99GB + 2.93GB.

Looking for Die Hard 1... would be thankful to anyone who can tell me where I can get it.. yung malapit lang sa Cainta or Pasig.


Oh btw, once again.. thanks for the tip Chivalry!
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: riverfan on Jan 05, 2006 at 06:18 PM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000069I1K.01._SCTZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
Little Big League
family film released in 1994. starring Luke Edwards and Timothy Busfield.

now selling for 299. Warner sale.

Its says that it is widescreen but it is fullscreen. R1 has also this misprint.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: ToyHammer on Jan 17, 2006 at 09:46 PM
I think the weirdest one is my copy of Armageddon which I got at Astrovision. It actually has "The Criterion Collection" label on its spine! I think that the extras and content are taken from the Criterion release with some MAJOR omissions (discrepancies as stated in the first post of this thread such as the commentaries, etc.) however I have a major pet peeve with it. The back clearly states: Presentation Type: Widescreen and Presentation Type :16x9. However, while the film is shown in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, it is most definitely NOT an Anamorphic transfer! I suppose I should forgive it a bit since the original criterion release was not anamorphic either but I'm still mad as hell at the false advertising.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: tuscany on Feb 01, 2006 at 12:09 PM
Bought ET from Odyssey in Gateway, the casing showed DTS, and other Dolby formats but when I played the DVD, there was no option provided for the format. Worse, there is no indication what format it is playing. Unfortunately, I don't have the receipt anymore so I might not be able to exchange it.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Quitacet on Feb 01, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Quote from: tuscany on Feb 01, 2006 at 12:09 PM
Bought ET from Odyssey in Gateway, the casing showed DTS, and other Dolby formats but when I played the DVD, there was no option provided for the format. Worse, there is no indication what format it is playing. Unfortunately, I don't have the receipt anymore so I might not be able to exchange it.

tuscany, press mo na lang display button ng remote ng player mo para makita mo kung DD or DTS ang audio track.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: uebetan12 on Apr 02, 2006 at 10:24 AM
this is really true and i have had several disappointments before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well, that is why they call it region 3, hindi talaga original ang features
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Ashburndaride on Apr 07, 2006 at 06:18 PM
Stay away from Narnia R3 DVD ;) buy it nalang pag P299 na ;D
No Narnia Map/Booklet, No Movie Stills postcards, No Dts just like promised at tha back cover, talkabout False Advertising >:(
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: 1ringwd4s on Apr 08, 2006 at 11:41 AM
Quote from: Ashburndaride on Apr 07, 2006 at 06:18 PM
Stay away from Narnia R3 DVD ;) buy it nalang pag P299 na ;D
No Narnia Map/Booklet, No Movie Stills postcards, No Dts just like promised at tha back cover, talkabout False Advertising >:(

Not only that.. if you look closer the words at the back of the Narnia DVD case are mispelled.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: munky on Apr 21, 2006 at 12:54 PM
Moulin Rouge, it has DTS but not indicated at the back cover.
The Fast and the Furious CE,  lacks special features. 
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: techdude on Jun 21, 2006 at 10:45 PM
Got 'Remember the Titans' earlier from Viva sale...  It correctly list that it is a full screen version (Presentation: 4x3), but aspect ratio listed is 2.35:1...isn't that ratio widescreen?
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: Dracula on Sep 18, 2006 at 08:04 PM
I don't buy R3's released by Cinteractive  :P.......purchased a Notebook dvd skips on every chapter.....purchased prince and me, it says dts on the disc but dts isn't available when you play it....
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: uebetan12 on Dec 25, 2006 at 03:52 PM
maraming palpak ang releases ng c-interactive pero ngayon na lessen na nila, their improving na niyan ha......................
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: azrael on Jan 15, 2007 at 01:57 PM
Hi Guys,
My friend recently bought NBA: Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers this weekend and to our dismay the content of the DVD is different from the packaging! Instead of the original "DD & BB", he got the sequel "All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers". Do any of you guys know on how we can inform Warner about this? Can my friend ask for a refund in case they can't replace it with what what they advertised on the packaging? We are really disappointed because we really love this video.

We also did some research and we read from Amazon customer reviews that they had the same experience with the R1 version.

I heard they also made a boo-boo on the R1 release of Superman Collector's Set series and they were able to replace the discs with the correct contents.

Hope you guys can help me.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: techdude on Feb 09, 2007 at 02:13 AM
This is about The Day After Tomorrow.  An old film which was recently re-release en masse by Viva.  So this might have been already posted somewhere on this board.

It list a making of 'The Creatures' featurette.  It's there on the DVD alright... but it was for Aliens VS Predator...   Not trailer but making of for of 'Creatures' from another movie...
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: techdude on Feb 13, 2007 at 01:29 AM
Got the recently re-released DVD5 version of  The Road Home (Director: Zhang Yimou) since the DVD9 version sold out eons ago.  The DVD backcover reads Fullscreen, I was disappointed since Zhang's films always feature neat and rich background which really adds to the experience.

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00005QFE5.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Went home and researched on Amazon, and found out that it's filmed in  2.35 to 1 widescreen, which means a full frame version is losing so much detail!

Pop in the DVD and to my delight, it's Widescreen. :)

Hopefully, Magnavision will release or re-release all the other Zhang's film which are licensed to Sony (Not One Less, Happy Times, The Story of Qiu Ju).  Riding alone for thousand of miles is scheduled this month. 

Update:  Not One Less had also been re-released by Magnavision as budget 299 DVD.  Riding Alone... is Php 475.
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: av_phile1 on Feb 13, 2007 at 09:29 PM
Now that's a real disservice to the film.  When buying DVDs, I always check if it's widescreen and pass up those labled fullscreen. 
Title: Re: Some R3 DVD's features indicated in the box are not consistent.
Post by: riverfan on Apr 02, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Warner... its starting again...

Departed DVD.

Top billing pa naman ung Scorcese feature, but nada on the disc itself. very disappointing.  >:(