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Title: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Jul 27, 2001 at 04:42 PM
Now available for preorder at Amazon:

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Also available, Superbit 3-Pack :

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Second wave of Superbit dvds now up for preorder at Amazon:

The Patriot (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R23Y/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Gattaca (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R23Z/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R23X/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)


Third Wave washing up on dvd shores, March 19:

The Big Hit (Superbit Collection)
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005V5NV/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)
Vertical Limit (Superbit Collection)
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005V5NW/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)



From DVDfile:

Attack of the superbits

"Yesterday Canadian retailer C&L spilled the beans early that Columbia TriStar Home Video will be releasing a handful of titles under a new banner entitled SuperBit DVD. These titles, reported to "set the highest standard for audio and video available on DVD," will drop special features in favor of turning over every available bit of disc space to picture and sound. These new releases are also notable as the first non-Steven Spielberg Columbia titles to include DTS-encoded soundtracks. The five titles, which are tentatively set for release in October, are Air Force One, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Desperado, The Fifth Element and Johnny Mnemonic.

When contacted about the titles and the new SuperBit line, a spokesperson for CTHV would neither confirm nor deny the releases. However, this new line of DVDs is not out of line with what our Sony production sources have been telling us for a long time - that many at Columbia have wanted an upper-tier, movie-only series that presents the "absolute best" in audio and video quality. (Unfortunately, these new releases will likely not be encoded at the full DTS bit rate, which may make one wonder what the point of the line actually is.) When and if a full press release with pricing and details is made available, we'll pass it along."

Title: Re: Columbia TriStar
Post by: Blankman on Jul 27, 2001 at 07:38 PM
This makes a lot of sense. At least in my opinion. Allocating disc space for sound & picture should take precedence over extra features that I seldom watch. Picture-sound quality is the whole reason for my migrating into DVD from previous media.  :)  
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: robertj on Jul 28, 2001 at 01:02 AM
This doesn't make a lot of sense actually if they will not encode the dts trackss to its full bitstream capability. Siguro mas maganda kung lahat na lang gawin nilang ganito (superbit) then on the 2nd disc all the extras. Konti lang naman ang price difference ng mga 2 dvd release sa single dvd release. In this case they wont make sacrifices on the quality of the audio and video.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Jul 28, 2001 at 01:07 AM
Ang naisip ko lang diyan eh baka naman the difference in the video quality is not that noticeable for TVs of a certain inch range.  Baka noticeable lang siya kung mga 40 inch TV na.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: kimera on Jul 28, 2001 at 02:44 AM

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This doesn't make a lot of sense actually if they will not encode the dts trackss to its full bitstream capability. Siguro mas maganda kung lahat na lang gawin nilang ganito (superbit) then on the 2nd disc all the extras. Konti lang naman ang price difference ng mga 2 dvd release sa single dvd release. In this case they wont make sacrifices on the quality of the audio and video.


i agree, the important thing is, make the 1st disc jsut the movie with its full DTS encoding so we can experience the "real" DTS sound otherwise we are being fooled into thinking that a "non-fully-dts-encoded-movie" disc is a DTS masterpiece
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: barrid on Jul 28, 2001 at 04:37 PM
Maganda ang point ni Robertj. Tutal kaunti lang ang price difference 2 disc sa 1 disc. Sana i-consider ng manufacturer ang gayon.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Aug 04, 2001 at 01:03 PM
Update on these SuperBitDvds from dvdfile:

"Columbia has just announced some retail info on their inaugural wave of SuperBit titles. The first five releases - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Johnny Mnemonic, The Fifth Element, Air Force One and Desperado - will debut on 10/9 with a retail price of $27.95. Each release features an anamorphic widescreen transfer of the film, English Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 surround tracks. Extras are purposely nil and the DTS tracks are indeed only half bit rate (kinda odd for a line of "SuperBit" titles, but whatever.) It will be interesting to see how well these sell, and we'll be looking forward to getting our hands on 'em for review. Stay tuned! "

Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: Komikero on Aug 08, 2001 at 02:20 AM
"These titles, reported to "set the highest standard for audio and video available on DVD,"

Wait a minute. Are they telling us that the DVDs we have now are not yet setting the highest standard for audio and video on DVD?

We are not talking new technology here, are we? They are still using the same technology to create DVDs, only this time they are giving more space in the disc to improve the picture and sound?

You mean may igaganda pa ang picture that we get from DVD now? At may igaganda pa beyond DTS?
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: Kahon on Aug 08, 2001 at 03:52 AM

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"These titles, reported to "set the highest standard for audio and video available on DVD,"

Wait a minute. Are they telling us that the DVDs we have now are not yet setting the highest standard for audio and video on DVD?

We are not talking new technology here, are we? They are still using the same technology to create DVDs, only this time they are giving more space in the disc to improve the picture and sound?

You mean may igaganda pa ang picture that we get from DVD now? At may igaganda pa beyond DTS?


To provide a partial explanation, the video and sound as it is stored on the DVD is in a compressed format, meaning that redundant information of the picture and audio is discarded.  This information is adjudged to be those colors and hues and shades and notes and tunes which are beyond human perception.  So presumably, the less information you discard, the better the picture is.  The less information you discard, the closer you are to approximating the master copy of the movie.  As an example, there are 2 versions of  Twister, the second one (SE) being "enhanced", that is, D.D. with a higher bitrate transfer (plus other features like DTS, etc.)  Supposedly this should have made an improvement over the 1st version.

Also take note that compression technology is still improving, so it may take less information for current MPEG-2 and D.D. and DTS compression to approximate the quality that was churned out by DVD during its first year.  

From the DVD FAQ: "As compression experience and technology improves we will see increasing quality, but as production costs decrease we will also see more shoddily produced discs. ... DVD video is usually encoded from digital studio master tapes to MPEG-2 format. The encoding process uses lossy compression that removes redundant information (such as areas of the picture that don't change) and information that's not readily perceptible by the human eye. The resulting video, especially when it is complex or changing quickly, may sometimes contain visual flaws, depending on the processing quality and amount of compression. At average video data rates of 3.5 to 5 Mbps (million bits/second), compression artifacts may be occasionally noticeable. Higher data rates can result in higher quality, with almost no perceptible difference from the master at rates above 6 Mbps. As MPEG compression technology improves, better quality is being achieved at lower rates."

Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: yagballs on Sep 07, 2001 at 09:55 PM
just something that occured to me...

With all these high-quality-almost-perfect new dvds, isn't there a limit to what your tv can present or what the human eye can perceive?

I mean, lets say if you had a superbit dvd of crouching tiger, and compared it side by side to its regular dvd version. Would you actually notice the difference in quality? Would the human eye actually notice the change in sharpness, colors, etc. etc.?  Would the improvement be that significant?

Also, I know the tv can only present millions of colors right? (There is a limit, I'm just not sure how much) wouldnt this added quality be useless if your tv screen or even the latest hi-tech tv wouldn't be able to present it?
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: robertj on Sep 09, 2001 at 02:58 PM
next batch of the so-called "superbit" dvds includes the patriot, gattaca, dracula.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Sep 11, 2001 at 03:54 AM

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just something that occured to me...

With all these high-quality-almost-perfect new dvds, isn't there a limit to what your tv can present or what the human eye can perceive?

I mean, lets say if you had a superbit dvd of crouching tiger, and compared it side by side to its regular dvd version. Would you actually notice the difference in quality? Would the human eye actually notice the change in sharpness, colors, etc. etc.?  Would the improvement be that significant?

Also, I know the tv can only present millions of colors right? (There is a limit, I'm just not sure how much) wouldnt this added quality be useless if your tv screen or even the latest hi-tech tv wouldn't be able to present it?


Same perception as my earlier post.  Baka nga the difference is noticeable on certain sizes of monitors.  So why invest on it if you do not foresee yourself buying a really big TV.  Sige collection na kung collection at baka who know at you eventually buy a big TV, pero baka naman by then eh iba na naman ang technology so hindi mo rin nasulit ang ginastos mo di ba.

Ano lang iyan... marketing strategy to get more income from a particular movie.  Parang mga UE CE, SE, CC, etc. lang iyan.  Inuutakan na naman nila tayo.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Sep 11, 2001 at 12:35 PM
Just modified my first post; put up links for preorder at Amazon, in case anyone interested. Note there is a 3-pack available. :)  

(Personally though, I'm not getting any of these as I'm a sucker for special features.  ;))
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar
Post by: quasar on Sep 29, 2001 at 03:38 AM
The Digital Bits has a taken a look at the Superbit "The Fifth Element".  Check out the verdict at --

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Oct 11, 2001 at 01:02 PM
Second wave of Superbits now up for preorder at Amazon, $20.97, Dec 11 release:


The Patriot (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R23Y/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Gattaca (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R23Z/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R23X/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

(first post also edited)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: MultipleAngles on Oct 11, 2001 at 03:32 PM
Hey! I was looking for this thread! Thanks, benny!

Anyway, just wanted to announce that Hivizone is selling Region 3 versions of the Superbit DVDs. Maybe Astro will be selling them soon? ::)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Oct 12, 2001 at 11:05 AM
MultipleAngles, really? in Region 3? Well, that's good news for anyone interested. It's always nice to know we have alternatives.  :) Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 12, 2001 at 08:13 PM
Maybe we could do a demo of superbit DVDs during the 2nd Marathon so that the members could see the difference.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 23, 2001 at 11:29 PM
Below is a portion of the review by Mike Spring on the DESPERADO SUPERBIT in the DVDAngle site.

Look & Listen:

While the original Desperado DVD presentation was a very good one, the picture on the new Superbit DVD is nothing short of incredible. This high-definition transfer is presented in anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen, and it is, in a word, breathtaking. Image clarity is razor sharp, with the cleanest lines I've ever seen grace a DVD. The big difference between this and the previous Desperado DVD's is evident in the finer details. While the earlier discs were very clear and sharp, the Superbit transfer gives an incredibly lifelike, picture-perfect image.  The razor stubble that is evident on nearly every character in the film, every grain of dirt on the ground, every drop of blood…all are outlined in near infinite detail. Even in scenes that are edited together in an "MTV-on-acid" frenzied style are so clean and clear that is impossible to lose track of the action, allowing you to continuously follow every character and object on screen. Also, the picture exhibits no noticeable excess grain, visual noise, or pixelation of any kind, which only lends to the intense clarity of the picture. Color saturation levels are perfect and spot on. There is a vibrant brilliance to the entire film, giving it a very three-dimensional and lifelike look. There is no color bleed or color shifting, and contrasts are excellent as well. Blacks are as deep and inky as possible, and shadow delineation, which can often be a disc's weak point, is stunningly good here. No matter how dark or shadowy a scene gets, every little detail is as noticeable as those that are evident in bright sunlight. Unlike many Columbia/Tristar discs, edge enhancement is virtually absent here, and the print as a whole is remarkably clean. The earlier discs featured a very minor amount of dust and debris, but the Superbit transfer is entirely devoid of any nicks, specks, scratches, or blemishes. Overall, there is no denying that this is simply one hell of a transfer, and Desperado has never looked better.

Desperado has never sounded better, either. Another superior aspect of the Superbit collection is the fantastic audio elements it presents. Viewers are presented with the option to watch the film in Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 (at the "lower" rate of 754 kbps).  Interestingly enough, while I am almost always a major proponent of DTS soundtracks, I found the two on this disc to be remarkably similar. The only real difference between the two is a slightly deeper bass presence in the DTS track (Editor's Note: This is most likely due to the 4 dB gain over the Dolby Digital track), but for the most part, dialogue and effects levels are almost identical in every aspect on both tracks. Whichever one you choose, however, you are in for a treat. This is one of the most aggressive and spatially spread out soundtracks that I've ever come across, and the result is absolutely stunning. First off, dialogue is incredible, with a smooth, natural timbre, crystal clear tones, and a lifelike quality to them that make it sound as if the performer on screen is actually in the room with you. But that's just the icing on the cake. The really incredible stuff is in the utilization of the surround channels. While the earlier discs did include very impressive Dolby Digital 5.1 mixes, the soundtracks on the Superbit disc are simply incredible. Panning and directional effects are pushed to their very uppermost limits, and not a single action onscreen goes unmatched by a corresponding sound effect. Footsteps, bullets, explosions, hand claps, breaking glass…this incredibly discrete mix places all of these sounds in a very widely spread soundfield. In an early dream sequence, as a villain walks through a room as the only person clapping, you can hear his hand claps travel 360° around the room before settling in the center channel. LFE usage is fantastic as well. Not only does the discrete bass channel lend its weight to every gunshot and explosion, but even to simple things like the sound of a booted footstep walking across a wooden floor. The gunshots sound like cannon fire, so imagine what the explosions sound like. Even simple foley effects, like the spurs on Antonio Banderas' boots jangling on the floor, are incredibly crisp and clear. To say that these tracks will (pardon the pun) blow you away would be a severe understatement.

Extras & Highlights:

Ummm… well, there's a cover box, and a little booklet, and a neat-o slip cover… ahh, never mind. There are no extras of any sort on any Superbit releases.

Menus & Interface:

Keeping with the "every spare fraction of space will be given to the sound and picture" tenet, the interface on the disc is as bare as can be. Menu options are presented against a brushed steel background that looks as if it would be much more at home on a Terminator DVD. There are no transitions, animations, sounds, or even photos of any kind, except in the scene selection menu, which simply offers static chapter previews. I can't say I'm terribly surprised that these aren't more impressive, but frankly, they're a little on the ugly side.


Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 24, 2001 at 12:03 AM
Have you noticed that the titles with Superbit Editions are those that are already good quality in both audio and video (kahit hindi DTS ang first release)?

In fact some of these DVD are being used as demo in some stores especially the Fifth Element which is a favorite demo DVD of Automatic Center.

The thing is if a title of poor audio and video quality were to be converted like Midway (sample lang kasi Universal ito eh) which is 1.1 sensurround mono would be truly impressive it was to be made into a Superbit.

I was just wondering what Columbia/Tristar's process of selection of what will be made into a Superbit.

Since the target market of Superbits are the collectors, baka naman they are using some gathered data on what collectors prefer to be on Superbit.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 24, 2001 at 12:17 AM
What titles would you buy if a Superbit Edition would be relased? ----  YUONG BIBILHIN MO TALAGA KUNG MAYROON.

Note the features of the Superbit especially the fact that it does not contain any added features.

My List:

1.  True Lies
2.  Speed
3.  Top Gun
4.  Madonna Virgin Tour
5.  Michael Jackson's Ghosts
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: vacuumtubes on Oct 24, 2001 at 02:56 AM
first i agree with the following members:

RobertJ-about 2disc set na ihiwalay yung main feature sa extras.

Komikero-about the improvement of todays dvd to superbit,

and WedSinger-baka naman nga ang improvement ay very hard to notice.

Kung Sakaling Hindi Natin Makita Ang Improvement "NAPAKA-SWERTE NATIN" mga katoto kasi wala tayong pagsisihan at again pagkakagastusan na naman.

baka sa susunod naman ay "MEGABIT" ang lalabas na format, yan ang hihintayin ko at siguradong may difference na yan at kaya lang baka puro naman SHARON CUNETA MOVIES ang available, hahahaha!

It shows talaga na walang lubos na kaligayahan and always search for hapiness and improvement yan ang technology.

gusto ko TITANIC, FUGITIVE, TRUE LIES, THE MASK.....

vax
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 24, 2001 at 04:52 AM
Iyon ang nakalimutan ko sa listahan ko... Titanic.

Kaya lang with it being 3 hours eh baka nabasawan ng quality somewhere.

Yuong Michael Jackson's Ghosts eh baka pwede nang full stream DTS since mga 1 hour lang siya - asa pa akong gagawin nilang Superbit.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: robertj on Oct 24, 2001 at 05:00 AM
weddingsinger, dun sa lists mo sigurado walang lalabas na superbit releases dahil walang columbia/tri-star titles don e. as of now columbia lang ang may superbit releases at mukhang exclusive lang sa kanila ito.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 24, 2001 at 05:58 AM
Oo nga eh kaya hanggang pangarap na lang. :'(

Heathly rin naman kung inaaliw natin ang sarili natin sa mga simpleng pangarap like this. ;D
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 25, 2001 at 12:52 AM
O sige, heto ang mga Columbia/Tristar titles ko na sana magkaroon ng Superbit:

1.  Starship Troopers
2.  The Replacement Killers
3.  Sniper (Tom Berrenger)
4.  Men In Black
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Oct 25, 2001 at 01:17 PM
DVDAngle has reviewed the new Superbit CTHD, link here (http://www.dvdangle.com/reviews/review.php?Id=1976). :)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bently on Oct 25, 2001 at 01:38 PM
Being a dvd addict i was really looking forward to upgrade my copies to the superbit edition...
but from what i read on the different reviews medyo nawala and excitement ko...since most of them agrees that there is only a subtle difference on the old and superbit version as with the video quality.
now..the only reason that is compelling me to upgrade is that the new superbit has dts audio track....
i'll probably just wait till i get a real good deal before i retire my old dvd copies....
just my 2 cents.
bently
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar
Post by: woodie520 on Oct 25, 2001 at 05:25 PM
Hey guys,

i just got a copy of Crouching Tiger (superbit).

ok naman sya when it comes to audio/video ... but my problem is ... wala syang english dub version ... i mean sa subtitles ka talaga mag rely .... yoko kasing magbasa eh .. kakaduling din pala pag tingin ... basa tingin .. he he he ....  ;D ... i'm planning to get Air Force one ... para sa darating na marathon .... pero mas maganda sana kung magkaroon ng Matrix.

wala lang  :-/

woodie520  ;)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: Warsaw on Oct 27, 2001 at 03:24 AM
Good news, retail chains like Best Buy and Wal Mart now carry lots of Superbit DVD's.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 31, 2001 at 05:26 AM

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Being a dvd addict i was really looking forward to upgrade my copies to the superbit edition...
but from what i read on the different reviews medyo nawala and excitement ko...since most of them agrees that there is only a subtle difference on the old and superbit version as with the video quality.
now..the only reason that is compelling me to upgrade is that the new superbit has dts audio track....
i'll probably just wait till i get a real good deal before i retire my old dvd copies....
just my 2 cents.
bently


For those who are intrigued with the Superbits, I suggest you read all the possible reviews in various sites and post about it here.  Some titles are not hgihly recommendable and some are not recommendable at all.

Just take the post of woodie wherein wala palang English language option ang audio ng Crouching Tiger.

In my case eh sulit na rin kasi gusto ko talagaa bilhin ang Desperado before pa but somehow something was stopping me.  With the reviews eh all the reason to finally buy it na.

Ito palang naman ang balak kong bilhin na Superbit.  But among the avialable titles, wala pa akong non-superbit DVD copy.

Atat na nga ako makuha ang order ko.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: r2da2 on Oct 31, 2001 at 05:44 AM

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Hey! I was looking for this thread! Thanks, benny!

Anyway, just wanted to announce that Hivizone is selling Region 3 versions of the Superbit DVDs. Maybe Astro will be selling them soon? ::)


MultipleAngles,

Where is Hivizone located?

r2da2
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: halo on Oct 31, 2001 at 06:43 AM

Quote

Being a dvd addict i was really looking forward to upgrade my copies to the superbit edition...
but from what i read on the different reviews medyo nawala and excitement ko...since most of them agrees that there is only a subtle difference on the old and superbit version as with the video quality.
now..the only reason that is compelling me to upgrade is that the new superbit has dts audio track....
i'll probably just wait till i get a real good deal before i retire my old dvd copies....
just my 2 cents.
bently


yes...the improvement is subtle (except for desperado) but superbit was designed for high-end systems and for big tvs.

So, if you've got a home theatre system and a tv that people would kill for, then the differences are more apparent.

Note: I got the information above from some websites and can't corroborate it on my own. I suggest you rent it first (when it becomes available).
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Nov 07, 2001 at 12:16 AM
Nakakapanibago pala ang menu screen niya.  May Superbit logo lang with the metallic background.  Then you only have 4 rectangular panels (in blue) to choose...

Play Movie

Audio Set Up

Subtitles

Scene Selection
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Nov 07, 2001 at 12:09 PM
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MultipleAngles,

Where is Hivizone located?

r2da2

r2da2, allow me to answer :) Hivizone is located in Hongkong. You may check their website here (http://www.hivizone.com/).  You might also want to check DDDhouse (http://www.dddhouse.com/) if you're looking for R3 dvds, etc. DDD is the more popular HK store.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Jan 10, 2002 at 06:44 PM
From dvdfile:

The Big Hit and Vertical Limit join the SuperBit parade on 3/19...



Now up for preorder at Amazon $20.97 (25%):


The Big Hit (Superbit Collection)
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005V5NV/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)


Vertical Limit (Superbit Collection)
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005V5NW/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bently on Jan 10, 2002 at 11:37 PM

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From dvdfile:

The Big Hit and Vertical Limit join the SuperBit parade on 3/19...



what are this studious thinking...there are a lot better movies that deserves this kinda treatment...
i think i'll pass for now... ::)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: Kahon on Jan 11, 2002 at 07:28 PM
According to my computer, the Bram Stroker's Dracula Superbit DVD that I bought at Astrovision is also Region 1 coded.   :)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: SiCkBoY on Jan 14, 2002 at 05:40 PM
i think i'll be getting Gattaca Superbit.  Gattaca is one of my favorite movies of all time, and alang kwenta naman yung 'regular' DVD nya, walang features.  so might as well get the Superbit edition, para magkaroon naman ako kahit isang Superbit.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bently on Mar 08, 2002 at 12:47 PM
those planning to buy superbit dvd's i would highly advise to hold off and wait for the new superbit deluxe dvd's.

Superbit Deluxe will be the same thing as Superbit, but with a second disc, containing special features.

Patriot and Hollow Man Superbit Deluxe will hit the streets on May 28. in the U.S.

heres an article from dvdfile.com (http://www.dvdfile.com/news/views/editors_desk/2002/02_28.html)

bently
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Mar 21, 2002 at 02:18 PM
Quote from: bently on Mar 08, 2002 at 12:47 PM

those planning to buy superbit dvd's i would highly advise to hold off and wait for the new superbit deluxe dvd's.

Superbit Deluxe will be the same thing as Superbit, but with a second disc, containing special features.

Patriot and Hollow Man Superbit Deluxe will hit the streets on May 28. in the U.S.

heres an article from dvdfile.com (http://www.dvdfile.com/news/views/editors_desk/2002/02_28.html)

bently


Uyyy mas OK yan.  At least you get the best of both worlds di ba.  Pero siguro naman eh hindi na sila maglalabas ng deluxe versions of the existing Superbit.  For Desperado Superbit eh wala na sigurong deluxe versions since wala naman talaga siyang mga special features eh....  Wait muna ako for additional titles.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Mar 22, 2002 at 01:04 AM
Preorder links at Amazon:

The Patriot (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R23Y/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Hollow Man - Superbit Deluxe (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000648X6/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)


$21.71  (25%), May 28, 2002
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bently on Mar 22, 2002 at 10:35 PM
deepdiscountdvd has

Hollow Man Superbit Deluxe 2-Disc Set (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=COL008997&promotion=y)
for $21.54 w/ free shipping w/in the US and
The Patriot Superbit Deluxe 2-Disc Set (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=COL007910)
for $20.34 w/ free shipping w/in the US

bently
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: espace on Mar 23, 2002 at 07:27 PM
Starship Troopers SUPERBIT US$ 21.95 (http://www.dv-depot.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=126193)


From a DVDepot email I received today. Available 5/28/02
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Mar 25, 2002 at 02:46 AM
Preorder also available at Amazon:

Starship Troopers - Special Edition (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000648WZ/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)  $20.96  (25%) , May 28.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bently on Mar 27, 2002 at 04:31 AM
heres the 2-disk details on

THE PATRIOT
Superbit Deluxe version includes:

Disc One

Digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video
Widescreen presentation
Audio English 5.1 Dolby Digital, DTS
Subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai
Scene Selections

Disc Two

Visual Effects Interactive Featurette
Battlefield Featurette: "The Art Of War"
"The True Patriots" Featurette
Deleted Scenes with commentary by Roland Emmerich
Conceptual Art-to-Film Comparisons
Photo Gallery
Direct Weblink
Filmographies
Theatrical Trailers
Talent files (Director Roland Emmerich, Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Chris Cooper and Jason
Isaacs)


HOLLOW MAN
Superbit Deluxe version includes:

Disc One

Digitally Mastered audio and anamorphic video
Widescreen presentation
Audio English 5.1 Dolby Digital, DTS
Subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai
Scene Selections

Disc Two

The HBO Making of "Anatomy of a Thriller"
3 deleted scenes
Theatrical trailers
Filmographies
"Fleshing Out The Hollow Man" - behind-the-scenes featurettes
VFX picture-in-picture comparisons

bently
Title: Resident Evil, Heavy Metal 2000, Tommy
Post by: weddingsingr on Sep 25, 2002 at 10:37 AM
Columbia has announced a 12/17 street date for the next three Superbit titles: Resident Evil, Heavy Metal 2000 and, suprisingly, The Who's Tommy. They'll retail for 27.95 each, featuring DTS and DD5.1 tracks.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Sep 25, 2002 at 06:31 PM
isn't spiderman a columbia tristar release? any news if they plan to come out with a superbit version?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: Chet on Oct 06, 2002 at 12:38 AM
Will all Superbit releases from now on be Superbit Deluxe (with the extras on a 2nd disc)? How about the first Superbit releases?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bently on Oct 06, 2002 at 12:48 AM
Quote from: Chet on Oct 06, 2002 at 12:38 AM
Will all Superbit releases from now on be Superbit Deluxe (with the extras on a 2nd disc)?

they just released Panic Room Superbit with no extras :-\, single disk
so i highly doubt that the superbit deluxe would be a standard.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: dexterc on Oct 07, 2002 at 06:57 AM
Just saw snatch superbit de luxe R3..and it was indicated at the back it was 2 disc..i was planning to get one..just hope all extras will be there.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: Chet on Oct 10, 2002 at 12:39 PM
Quote from: bently on Oct 06, 2002 at 12:48 AM
Quote from: Chet on Oct 06, 2002 at 12:38 AM
Will all Superbit releases from now on be Superbit Deluxe (with the extras on a 2nd disc)?

they just released Panic Room Superbit with no extras :-\, single disk
so i highly doubt that the superbit deluxe would be a standard.


Bad trip!  And here I was, ready to buy into the hype.  ;D Sayang none of the titles I want (Crouching Tiger, Gattaca...) are Superbit Deluxe.  Don't know if the trade off in video and audio quality will be worth losing the extras.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: dexterc on Oct 10, 2002 at 01:46 PM
SNATCH and Mask of Zorro have 2 disc..extras are on 2nd disc
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 10, 2002 at 04:35 PM
Quote from: dexterc on Oct 10, 2002 at 01:46 PM
SNATCH and Mask of Zorro have 2 disc..extras are on 2nd disc

Nai-sale pa nga ng P550 lang sa Music 1 Greenbelt.  Sorry wala nang Mask of Zorro.  Yuong Snatch mayroon pang 1 as of yesterday.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 10, 2002 at 04:42 PM
Upcoming Superbits

Heavy Metal 2000
(http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/454830t.jpg)

Tommy (The Who)
(http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/454832t.jpg)

Resident Evil
(http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/454831t.jpg)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: dexterc on Oct 10, 2002 at 04:48 PM
Quote from: weddingsingr on Oct 10, 2002 at 04:35 PM
Quote from: dexterc on Oct 10, 2002 at 01:46 PM
SNATCH and Mask of Zorro have 2 disc..extras are on 2nd disc

Nai-sale pa nga ng P550 lang sa Music 1 Greenbelt.  Sorry wala nang Mask of Zorro.  Yuong Snatch mayroon pang 1 as of yesterday.

oo nga at ako yung isa sa maswerteng naka kuha sa mask of zorro..sayang di ko nakita yung snatch..pero sobrang swerte ko na pag nakuha ko pa yun...pero ok na ako sa isa..hirap maging  sakim..he!!he!!
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: weddingsingr on Oct 11, 2002 at 09:39 AM
Quote from: dexterc on Oct 10, 2002 at 04:48 PM
oo nga at ako yung isa sa maswerteng naka kuha sa mask of zorro..sayang di ko nakita yung snatch..pero sobrang swerte ko na pag nakuha ko pa yun...pero ok na ako sa isa..hirap maging  sakim..he!!he!!

OK lang.  I got the second to the last copy of Snatch Superbit for P550 (P650 savings).

P999 each (P201 savings each) naman ang kuha ko ng Superbit ng Anaconda, Knight's Tale, at Vertical Limit.  

Also got the Mission Impossible Boxed Set for P899 (P701 savings) only.  

It seems na nagkamali sila ng pricing sa iba rin kong nakuha pero mga 1 copy of each lang kasi normal prices na yuong sa iba.  Just like the Mask of Zorro and Snatch, akala nila same price as the non-Superbit  Yuong sa MI boxed set eh naidikit ata nila yuong price for a single MI DVD. The rest kasi puro P1,600 na ang price tags.

Total savings = P1,954.00
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: dexterc on Oct 11, 2002 at 09:41 AM

P999 each (P201 savings each) naman ang kuha ko ng Superbit ng Anaconda, Knight's Tale, at Vertical Limit.  



Saan mo nakuha tong mga to?..MUSIC 1 Greenbelt din ba?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Dec 18, 2002 at 02:09 AM
Update from dvdfile:

On March 4th, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will debut its biggest batch of Superbit reissues yet, with eight titles in all. High-performance releases that drop all the extras to maximize video and audio quality, each release includes an anamorphic widescreen transfer of the film, Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround tracks, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles, simplified menus, and no extras. Titles due on the 4th include: From Here to Eternity, Heavy Metal, Legends of the Fall, Seven Years in Tibet, Das Boot: The Director's Cut (on two-discs), and the Jim Henson cult favorites Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. Retail is $27.95 each.

Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Jun 28, 2003 at 02:06 AM
New Superbits,  Aug 05 release date:



(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00008EY5W.01._PE25_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008EY5W/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20) (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00009VTX8.01._PE25_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009VTX8/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20) (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00009VTX7.01._PE25_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009VTX7/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20) (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00008EY5X.01._PE25_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008EY5X/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Jul 03, 2003 at 01:58 AM
You can't stop the bits, from dvdfile:


"Rounding out Columbia's September 9th lineup are three new Superbit titles, all in anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 (and no extras, of course): bare bones releases sans extras: Lawrence of Arabia (across two discs), Leon: The Professional and Steven Spielberg's Hook. Retail is $26.95 each."
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Jul 04, 2003 at 07:19 PM
this is good news! will add these three superbit titles to my list ...  :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Aug 05, 2003 at 03:26 AM
A snippet from the press release:



Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment raises the curtain on a trio of acclaimed filmed stage performances debuting into the Superbit collection of enhanced DVDs including Cirque du Soleil: Dralion, Les Miserables and Riverdance: Live From New York. All titles will be available on October 7 priced to own at $26.95

Specs are the same for all three titles -  Closed Captioned Digitally Mastered Audio and Anamorphic Video Widescreen Presentation Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS).  Les Miserables is the 10th Anniversary live performance at London's Albert Hall.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: johndoe on Aug 06, 2003 at 10:53 AM
columbia tristar movies lang ba ang superbits?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Aug 06, 2003 at 11:06 AM
Quote from: johndoe on Aug 06, 2003 at 10:53 AM
columbia tristar movies lang ba ang superbits?

yup. i am a bit disappointed with some of their latest releases though.

would love to see a movie like matrix and reloaded in a deluxe superbit set... too bad it aint goin to happen
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: firewired on Aug 06, 2003 at 11:17 AM
I've been told that Warner does in fact use "Superbit" level video  bitrates and high-definition masters for most of their new and SE releases. The only difference is the absence of DTS audio which the company itself seems to believe provides minimum upside and isn't worth the added expense.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Aug 06, 2003 at 08:05 PM
Quote from: firewired on Aug 06, 2003 at 11:17 AM
I've been told that Warner does in fact use "Superbit" level video  bitrates and high-definition masters for most of their new and SE releases. The only difference is the absence of DTS audio which the company itself seems to believe provides minimum upside and isn't worth the added expense.

if that really is the case then warners releases will do ....would really be happier though if they used dts too
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: aligonzales on Aug 07, 2003 at 11:24 AM
OO nga eh. I know a couple of titles Warner released with DTS...the R1 Twister-DTS and American Outlaws, both R1 & R3. Sana dumami pa...  8)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Aug 07, 2003 at 12:59 PM
Quote from: aligonzales on Aug 07, 2003 at 11:24 AM
OO nga eh. I know a couple of titles Warner released with DTS...the R1 Twister-DTS and American Outlaws, both R1 & R3. Sana dumami pa...  8)

they shouldve done the same for movies like the matrix that warrant a dts audio option
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: johndoe on Aug 07, 2003 at 08:18 PM
it would be better kung lahat ng titles na dvd is superbit na.. ;D
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Aug 13, 2003 at 07:55 AM
Quote from: johndoe on Aug 07, 2003 at 08:18 PM
it would be better kung lahat ng titles na dvd is superbit na.. ;D

i agree at basta medyo mura ...  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: johndoe on Aug 13, 2003 at 01:26 PM
pwede na 650-800 cguro for the superbits if ever..wala naman kc special features mostly ung superbits.. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Aug 13, 2003 at 11:45 PM
better yet, columbia make all superbit dvds deluxe editions nalang  at the current price ;D
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: JT on Aug 15, 2003 at 06:55 PM
From dvdasian:
www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdas...sian/16043.html

Details:
Disc One
- Scene Selections

Disc Two
- "The Essence of Combat : Making Black Hawk Down" 150min
- 8 Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Optional Commentary
- " Designing Mogadishu" Featurette
- Production Design Archive
- Storyboards with Optional Commentary
- Ridleygrams with Optional Commentary
- Jerry Bruckheimer's BHD Photo Album
- Title Design Explorations with Optional Commentary
- Photo Galleries

Disc Three
- The History Channel Presents : "The True Story of Black Hawk Down"
- PBS Present : "Frontline : Ambush in Mogadishu"
- Mission Timeline
- Target Building Insertion : Multi-Angle Sequence with Optional Commentary
- Question & Answer Forums : Bafra, Motion Picture Ediotor's Guild & American Cinematheque
- "Gortoz A Ran - J'Attends" Music Video Performed by Denez Prigent & Lisa Ferrard
- Theatrical Poster Concepts
- Trailer & TV Spots

Packaging:
(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/16043.3.jpg)

(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/16043.5.jpg)

Screenshots:
(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/16043.6.jpg)

Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Aug 15, 2003 at 08:42 PM
whoa! ano difference nito sa naunang 3-disc deluxe edition? mukhang mas maganda yata ito ...  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: tetsu0 on Aug 15, 2003 at 09:45 PM
bakit 4 discs yung nasa pic?  ???
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: L O R D on Aug 15, 2003 at 09:46 PM
Wow this is very nice. How much kaya ito? and when will this be released? Good thing , i haven't bought the first 3 disc version.  
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: tetsu0 on Aug 16, 2003 at 02:26 AM
checked dvdasian.com (http://checked dvdasian.com).  The 4th dist is the OST.  DVD is All-Region.   ???
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: slowhand on Aug 16, 2003 at 10:04 AM
(Sigh)

After postponing purchase just to get the 3-disc, now comes the Superbit.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: CrUzSACK on Aug 16, 2003 at 11:55 AM
Quote from: tetsu0 on Aug 16, 2003 at 02:26 AM
checked dvdasian.com (http://checked dvdasian.com).  The 4th dist is the OST.  DVD is All-Region.   ???

DVD Asian mostly has Korean DVDs, even their Foreign Films (American, French, Italian) are for Korean release.  They're based in USA but unlike Amazon, they mostly cater to Asian DVDs or Asian Released DVDs. Look at their Band of Brothers set, it's very different from the local R3 and the imported R1 release. :) It's Korean....and its so much nicer. :(
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: levi on Aug 17, 2003 at 11:02 PM
Any news about Superbit version for Charlie's Angel Full Throttle
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Aug 18, 2003 at 10:58 PM
think this will come out in a few months after they milk the public with the regular release and the "unrated version" ? ? ? talk about b^llsh!t marketing ploy
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: dexterc on Aug 19, 2003 at 04:53 PM
Quote from: JT on Aug 15, 2003 at 06:55 PM
From dvdasian:
www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdas...sian/16043.html

Details:
Disc One
- Scene Selections

Disc Two
- "The Essence of Combat : Making Black Hawk Down" 150min
- 8 Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Optional Commentary
- " Designing Mogadishu" Featurette
- Production Design Archive
- Storyboards with Optional Commentary
- Ridleygrams with Optional Commentary
- Jerry Bruckheimer's BHD Photo Album
- Title Design Explorations with Optional Commentary
- Photo Galleries

Disc Three
- The History Channel Presents : "The True Story of Black Hawk Down"
- PBS Present : "Frontline : Ambush in Mogadishu"
- Mission Timeline
- Target Building Insertion : Multi-Angle Sequence with Optional Commentary
- Question & Answer Forums : Bafra, Motion Picture Ediotor's Guild & American Cinematheque
- "Gortoz A Ran - J'Attends" Music Video Performed by Denez Prigent & Lisa Ferrard
- Theatrical Poster Concepts
- Trailer & TV Spots

Packaging:
(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/16043.3.jpg)

(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/16043.5.jpg)

Screenshots:
(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/16043.6.jpg)



This is it...hopefully our sellers here could bring it here
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: gracie on Aug 20, 2003 at 06:02 PM
Quote from: tetsu0 on Aug 16, 2003 at 02:26 AM
checked dvdasian.com (http://checked dvdasian.com).  The 4th dist is the OST.  DVD is All-Region.   ???

sori first time ko mag quote ....alam ko hinde naman lahat allregion pirated. di ba ikaw rin si wils_xeon sa bidshot na nagbenbenta ng pirated ? bakit pa question question mark ka pa? ngek plastic. nagbenta ka na rin sa akin matagal na, sabi mo original, pirated pala.kaainis talaga ganyan tao.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: gracie on Aug 20, 2003 at 06:11 PM
Quote from: CrUzSACK on Aug 16, 2003 at 11:55 AM
DVD Asian mostly has Korean DVDs, even their Foreign Films (American, French, Italian) are for Korean release.  They're based in USA but unlike Amazon, they mostly cater to Asian DVDs or Asian Released DVDs. Look at their Band of Brothers set, it's very different from the local R3 and the imported R1 release. :) It's Korean....and its so much nicer. :(

tama si kumareng cruzsack (ngaks, feeling kumare  na :) matagal na kse kitang binabasa at aliw ako sa posts mo. bumili na rin brother ko kay parc. ello!:)), hindi naman lahat ng all region pirated. yung nga sabi ng brother ko. mayroon din galing sa honkong, japan na allregion na original. sana lang nalaman ko eto last year pa o nakita ko itong pinoydvd na mas maaga.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: johndoe on Aug 20, 2003 at 07:28 PM
buti nlang di ako bumili nung 3 disc black hawk down.. ;D
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Aug 21, 2003 at 11:40 PM
Yeah that 4disc is a limited edition..kaya nga di ko binubuksan yun copy ko e  ;D antayin ko ma oop
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: JT on Aug 22, 2003 at 12:58 AM
Quote from: AVDude on Aug 21, 2003 at 11:40 PM
Yeah that's 4disc is a limited edition..kaya nga di ko binubuksan yun copy ko e  ;D antayin ko ma oop

Yoh batchmate, san mo nabili? Pwede bang magpabili ng isang kopya?  PM mo din sa akin yung price.

Thanks.

Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: toshiba on Aug 22, 2003 at 01:37 AM
hi avdude, i assume that since it's a superbit, disc 1 doesn't have the four commentaries that the 3-disc r1 has...am i right?  :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Aug 22, 2003 at 01:39 AM
havent opened it yet e...will let you know once i do...am having 2nd thoughts  pa...hahah limited edition kasi ... kainis  ;D
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Aug 22, 2003 at 01:42 AM
hmmm..what 4 commentary are you referring to..kasi i can read the back cover meron naman..wla nga lang sa disc1 most of the commentary are in disc2
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: toshiba on Aug 22, 2003 at 01:57 AM
i'm sorry, 3 commentary tracks pala...here's part of the review from dvd.ign.com:

Disc one is pretty much identical to the barebones release. Even the menus are similar, only with a different animated background this time around. There is one very notable exception, though. The first disc includes three commentary tracks, all of which are insightful into different parts of the movie.

In one track you get Director Ridley Scott and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer mainly discussing the production, shots and logistics of the movie. Next up are book author Mark Bowden and screenwriter Ken Nola discussing the story and some of the historical context of the film. The third commentary, and in my opinion the most interesting, is with four Task Force Ranger Vets who were actually involved in the operation in Mogadishu. MSgt. Matt Eversmann, Col. Tom Matthews (ret.), Col. Danny McKnight (ret.) and Col. Lee Van Arsdale (ret.) take you through the operation as it really happened, and point out where the film got it right, and where they took some liberties with the actual events to make them a little more dramatic.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Aug 22, 2003 at 02:08 AM
yup wala nga...hay naku...bebenta ko pa naman sana yun 3disc ko na R1...well looks like i need to keep it pa pala...but hindi pa nila ginawang 5disc e :) pero i think this being a DTS version and more importantly..a "limited edition"more than makes up for the loss of 3 commentaries  ;D (IMO)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: toshiba on Aug 22, 2003 at 02:22 AM
 :) yup, i guess for the extra dts track to fit in they had to drop the commentaries. pero sayang di yun ah...swerte mo, may 2 versions ka nito. ako nga naghahanap ng kahit 3 disc nalang eh... :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Aug 22, 2003 at 08:31 AM
yeah...but i think i need to let one of it go...parang sayang to have 2 3disc dvd version of it...hehehe   ;D still deciding which though
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: toshiba on Aug 22, 2003 at 11:54 AM
when you've decided you can sell it to me nalang... :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: johndoe on Aug 22, 2003 at 02:11 PM
sir magkano tong 4 disc BHD?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Aug 22, 2003 at 02:19 PM
Quote from: johndoe on Aug 22, 2003 at 02:11 PM
sir magkano tong 4 disc BHD?

lets just say na i paid much much more for this compared to the 3disc R1 that i got   ;)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Aug 27, 2003 at 07:50 AM
will get hook pag release ng superbit edition ...  :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Aug 29, 2003 at 04:02 PM
from what store websites can we order the 4 disc black hawk down superbit dvd set?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Aug 31, 2003 at 07:45 AM
you can try sa dvdasian.com  ;)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: CrUzSACK on Sep 11, 2003 at 07:36 AM
(http://images-jp.amazon.com/images/P/B0000CCNGW.09.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

SpiderMan Superbit already out in R2 Japan. Check www.amazon.jp

Edited:  For release Oct 22, 2003 in Japan
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Sep 11, 2003 at 09:31 AM
nice!!! i will have to get rid of my spiderman copy soon
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Sep 11, 2003 at 01:31 PM


 :o ganda nito! kailan kaya sa r1? ....  ::)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: AVDude on Sep 11, 2003 at 09:45 PM
ganda! any details on it? i mean will it be 2disc "Superbit deluxe"?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: slowhand on Sep 14, 2003 at 09:38 AM
Came across very enlightening comparisons between standard and Superbit, with screen shots. This is the link for the comparison between the two versions of The Fifth Element (http://www.videophile.info/Review/TFE/TFE_01.htm). There are several more on the same site.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: johndoe on Sep 14, 2003 at 12:02 PM
will there be an r3 version of spidey superbit dvd ???
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: CrUzSACK on Sep 14, 2003 at 12:24 PM
Quote from: AVDude on Sep 11, 2003 at 09:45 PM
ganda! any details on it? i mean will it be 2disc "Superbit deluxe"?

Couldn't really read Amazon Japan but went and tried using Altavista Translator and all it said was the R2 Spidey Superbit will be released Oct. 22, 2003 and it's NTSC R2 Dolby.  :-\  No idea about R1 or R3 but I bet it's on the way.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: CrUzSACK on Sep 17, 2003 at 06:40 AM
(http://img.hmv.co.jp/image/jacket/190/19/6/9/552.jpg)

Philadelphia Superbit
Available in R2 Japan - http://www.hmv.co.jp/Product/Detail.asp?sku=1969552
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Sep 17, 2003 at 07:14 AM

whoa! another must have! sana magkaroon na rin agad sa R1 or R3 ...  :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Sep 18, 2003 at 03:52 AM
Quote from: slowhand on Sep 14, 2003 at 09:38 AM
... the comparison between the two versions of The Fifth Element. There are several more on the same site.

Btw, Pathé Distribution will be releasing Fifth Element as a 2 disc SE in R2 UK (November). DTS and loads of extras.  Details here (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=2354&n=1&burl=).
Title: Superbit DVDs
Post by: boybi on Oct 03, 2003 at 10:37 PM
it is written on the cover of superbit dvds that they offer higher bit rates than non-superbit dvds. ( >8 for superbit vs <5 for non-superbit). but sometimes i get a bitrate of >8 for non-superbit dvds and <5 for superbits. hindi ba tayo niloloko lang ng manufacturer ng superbit?
Title: Re:Superbit DVDs
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Oct 04, 2003 at 04:48 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

well i hope this isn't true....bad trip yan.
Title: Re:Superbit DVDs
Post by: slowhand on Oct 04, 2003 at 09:48 AM
I think what they mean is that the DVDs were encoded at double the bit rate. The bit-rate meter refers to the transmission rate from the DVD player.

BTW, there's an existing thread about Superbits, with some links to screen shots that compare Superbit to "normal" DVD.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"... Les Miserables
Post by: Jayem Ares on Oct 07, 2003 at 07:21 AM
Quote from: benny on Aug 05, 2003 at 03:26 AM
A snippet from the press release:

Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment raises the curtain on a trio of acclaimed filmed stage performances debuting into the Superbit collection of enhanced DVDs including Cirque du Soleil: Dralion, Les Miserables and Riverdance: Live From New York. All titles will be available on October 7 priced to own at $26.95

Specs are the same for all three titles -  Closed Captioned Digitally Mastered Audio and Anamorphic Video Widescreen Presentation Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS).  Les Miserables is the 10th Anniversary live performance at London's Albert Hall.

Will LES MISERABLES superbit also be released locally? Or is it available na in astro stores?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Oct 07, 2003 at 12:30 PM
Les Miserables Superbit R1 has been postponed.  No new release date has been announced.  :P
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Oct 11, 2003 at 07:14 AM
Quote from: benny on Oct 07, 2003 at 12:30 PM
Les Miserables Superbit R1 has been postponed.  No new release date has been announced.  :P

thanks for the info brod benny ...  :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: JT on Mar 14, 2004 at 09:48 AM
Just got my Jurassic Park Trilogy Superbit Edition from Japan R2 release.

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0TwDjAmoYxfGTbjQGWWEf4nqToy0*kX5PhPTQt0PDjALyYq8pKUWXhGZ9zB2LERvzFObu2HBLPmRdlUyynsNfjtzsQBBk6el0qpaip2sSpFXUGaHT53I3lA/jurassic%20superbit.jpg?dc=4675463703652412193)

Epektib!!! Heto yung review ...

http://www.totaldvd.net/cgi-bin/dvdreviews.php?reviewid=9965




Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Mar 21, 2004 at 08:52 PM
nice!  :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: tqpix on Mar 27, 2004 at 09:47 AM
I guess we won't be seeing SUPERBIT edition of Jurassic Park in R1 as seeing that Universal owns the rights to it.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: tqpix on Apr 01, 2004 at 06:52 PM
Recommend me some SUPERBITs.  I already have
What SUPERBITs that are oustanding should I get?  I heard Starship Troopers is excellent.
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Apr 01, 2004 at 10:11 PM
brod, try mo rin the usual suspects, das boot and the patriot ... :)
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: bunkieboy on Apr 01, 2004 at 10:22 PM
Quote from: ThePatriot on Apr 01, 2004 at 10:11 PM
brod, try mo rin the usual suspects, das boot and the patriot ... :)

don't recall there being a superbit version of the usual suspects?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: keating on Apr 02, 2004 at 05:20 PM
Quote from: ThePatriot on Apr 01, 2004 at 10:11 PM
brod, try mo rin the usual suspects, das boot and the patriot ... :)

Bro baka you're referring to SNATCH instead of The Usual Suspects.   ???

I haven't seen also The usual Suspects in superbit.  :)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: benny on Apr 30, 2004 at 03:23 AM
June Superbits:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001XAODY.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001XAODY/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Spider-Man (Superbit) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001XAODY/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)  $18.87 (30%), Jun 01.

Black Hawk Down (Superbit Collection) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00023B1Y4/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20) $22.11 (18%), Jun 15.
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: krets pulpol on Aug 17, 2004 at 12:21 PM
here's what i read from digitalbits this morning!
coming on 10/26, a list of superbit titles for release

bad boys II
cliffhanger
once upon a time in mexico
s.w.a.t.
the guns of navarone
the missing
underword - yeaaaaaaah that's triple dip this year!!!!!  >:(

 ;D
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: krets pulpol on Aug 17, 2004 at 12:22 PM
underworld pala! sorry typo  ;D
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: dexterc on Aug 17, 2004 at 09:46 PM
Quote from: krets pulpol on Aug 17, 2004 at 12:21 PM
here's what i read from digitalbits this morning!
coming on 10/26, a list of superbit titles for release

bad boys II
cliffhanger
once upon a time in mexico
s.w.a.t.
the guns of navarone
the missing
underword - yeaaaaaaah that's triple dip this year!!!!!  >:(

 ;D

Finally Bad Boys 2..sana De luxe edition para 2 disc  ;D
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: hemisphere on Aug 17, 2004 at 10:29 PM
wow.. thanks for the updates.. iba talaga pag superbit release...

can anyone shed a light regarding some titles not released on r3 (Philippines) like Hook and Seven Years in Tibet and The Quick and the Dead? bakit wla sa PInas ang mga titles na to?  ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: cherubrock on Aug 18, 2004 at 02:29 AM
Does anyone have a list of Superbit Deluxe titles? Para you get the great picture and the special features?  ;D
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: Chet on Aug 18, 2004 at 01:09 PM
Quote from: krets pulpol on Aug 17, 2004 at 12:21 PM
here's what i read from digitalbits this morning!
coming on 10/26, a list of superbit titles for release

bad boys II
cliffhanger
once upon a time in mexico
s.w.a.t.
the guns of navarone
the missing
underword - yeaaaaaaah that's triple dip this year!!!!!  >:(

 ;D

I read on www.dvddebate.com that the Underworld Superbit will be the theatrical cut.  Has anyone read anything on this elsewhere?
Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Aug 18, 2004 at 05:57 PM
Quote from: bunkieboy on Apr 01, 2004 at 10:22 PM

don't recall there being a superbit version of the usual suspects?

oops :-[ :-[ :-[, my mistake, SNATCH pala... :)

Title: Re:Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: ThePatriot on Aug 18, 2004 at 05:58 PM
Quote from: keating on Apr 02, 2004 at 05:20 PM


Bro baka you're referring to SNATCH instead of The Usual Suspects.   ???

I haven't seen also The usual Suspects in superbit.  :)

yup, you're right brod, i'm referring to SNATCH, nalito na ko... :-[ :-[ :)
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: RadicalDude on Aug 18, 2004 at 06:59 PM
Quote from: cherubrock on Aug 18, 2004 at 02:29 AM
Does anyone have a list of Superbit Deluxe titles? Para you get the great picture and the special features?  ;D

If you'll search all Superbit Deluxe titles from Amazon, these are what you gonna get:

Hollow Man
The Patriot
The Mask of Zorro
Charlie's Angels
Snatch

Punch-Drunk Love Superbit Special Edition is 2-disc release, I just don't know if it's the same with "Deluxe" edition...
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: krets pulpol on Aug 23, 2004 at 12:35 PM
spiderman 2 - just added the list (11/30)

cheers
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: hemisphere on Oct 30, 2004 at 04:24 AM
cover art for new superbit titles:

(http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_sm2.jpg)   (http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_underworld.jpg)   (http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_swat.jpg)


(http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_in_mexico.jpg)   (http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_missing.jpg) 


(http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_navarone.jpg)   (http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_cliffhanger.jpg)    (http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/images/tl_badboys2.jpg)


from http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/catalog.html




Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: johndoe on Nov 01, 2004 at 08:22 PM
i think they columbia will release  new versions of leon the professional and fifth element...
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: JhunDV on Nov 02, 2004 at 09:14 PM
Baka later lumabas din mga Ultimate Editions nito just like Fifth Element and Leon?  :-\
Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: hemisphere on Jan 24, 2007 at 12:45 AM
No more Superbit DVDs lined up for future release. Fyi.


 8)

Title: Re: Columbia TriStar "SuperBit DVD"
Post by: techdude on Jan 24, 2007 at 12:58 AM
Oh well, they rather promote Blu-Ray. :)