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Title: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Oct 02, 2012 at 03:01 AM
It's official, Dec. 4th is the release date of The Dark Knight Rises in both BD and DVD. I'm mostly looking forward to the Bat cowl package version ;D I remeber during The Dark Knight DVD release in 2008, I pre-ordered the Batpod edition from Astro...I wonder if they or Odyssey woud have the same promo this time 4 years later  ::)
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: yeh-yeh on Oct 02, 2012 at 08:40 PM
Looking forward din ako dito sir.  ;D
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dion on Oct 03, 2012 at 01:05 AM
Me too! Kaso pang DVD lang ako  :'(
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Dan on Oct 03, 2012 at 01:08 AM
Naku sir, kung maganda TV nyo tapos DVD kukunin mo baka malungkot lang kayo. Yung The Dark Knight DVD napaka-pangit nung video -- parang VCD ang dating. Baka ganun rin ang gawin nila sa DVD release nito.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: jas on Oct 03, 2012 at 06:49 AM
Note also that as per the R1 release details, the only extra material on the DVD will be a "Journey of Bruce Wayne" behind the scenes featurette. As is the norm now, the bulk of the special features will be Blu-Ray exclusives.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dion on Oct 03, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Naku sir, kung maganda TV nyo tapos DVD kukunin mo baka malungkot lang kayo. Yung The Dark Knight DVD napaka-pangit nung video -- parang VCD ang dating. Baka ganun rin ang gawin nila sa DVD release nito.

Oo nga e, sir. Kaso no choice talaga.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Dan on Oct 03, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Oo nga e, sir. Kaso no choice talaga.

OT: Kaunting ipon lang yan, bro. Kaya mo siguro yan. Ako, isa't kalahating taon na pag-iipon para lang makabili ng LCd at BD player. Ok lang kasi sa ganung katagal hindi naapekto yung finances ko. Worth it talaga.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dion on Oct 03, 2012 at 12:39 PM
OT: Kaunting ipon lang yan, bro. Kaya mo siguro yan. Ako, isa't kalahating taon na pag-iipon para lang makabili ng LCd at BD player. Ok lang kasi sa ganung katagal hindi naapekto yung finances ko. Worth it talaga.

Ayos yan sir. hehe, kaso student pa lang ako. It'll take a while bago mag trabaho at makapag invest.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Nov 02, 2012 at 11:33 PM
I found out today that The Dark Knight trilogy will be released locally on 11/28 and they already started pre-booking with options as follows:

TDK trilogy BD w/ free tumbler
TDK trilogy DVD w/ free journal

Sadly, no broken bat cowl package. But then again this was for the trilogy and not the TDKR movie. Still looking forward to TDK trilogy DVD IF it wil feature a 2disc TDKR with bonus features as close to the BD.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: techdude on Nov 02, 2012 at 11:53 PM
The devil in in the details.  And the poster didn't mention how much...  Given that local distributors often charge unreasonable pricing, I will without pre-booking until the details out. 

Note that Batman Begins and TDK are already discounted titles (and most Batman movie fans probably had it in their library) so only the third titles is the premium one.  And based on the photo , the tumbler seems ordinary, the Journal looks better (but still not special), but not worth it if the price is too high. 

Will await more details before deciding to buy or not...
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Nov 14, 2012 at 06:01 AM
Saw an updated promo banner with prices as follows:

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 3-DISC VCD - P299
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 1-DISC DVD - P799
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 2-DISC DVD - P899
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: BD 2-DISC - P1,850
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 3-DISC - P1,100
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 6-DISC with Photobook - P1,550

 :) ;D :D ;)
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Dan on Nov 14, 2012 at 08:13 AM
Saw an updated promo banner with prices as follows:

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 3-DISC VCD - P299
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 1-DISC DVD - P799
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 2-DISC DVD - P899
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: BD 2-DISC - P1,850
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 3-DISC - P1,100
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 6-DISC with Photobook - P1,550

 :) ;D :D ;)


The BD offer looks reasonable depending on whatever promo item is included with it. Otherwise, it's way overpriced considering the US version alone costs just a little over a thousand.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dion on Nov 15, 2012 at 09:11 PM
Saw an updated promo banner with prices as follows:

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 3-DISC VCD - P299
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 1-DISC DVD - P799
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 2-DISC DVD - P899
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: BD 2-DISC - P1,850
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 3-DISC - P1,100
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 6-DISC with Photobook - P1,550

 :) ;D :D ;)

Either of these two. >:D 8) So excited!
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Verbl Kint on Nov 15, 2012 at 11:54 PM
Saw an updated promo banner with prices as follows:

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 3-DISC VCD - P299
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 1-DISC DVD - P799
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: 2-DISC DVD - P899
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: BD 2-DISC - P1,850
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 3-DISC - P1,100
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 6-DISC with Photobook - P1,550

 :) ;D :D ;)

Philippine market releases or will these be sourced from Japan/SG/US?
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Nov 19, 2012 at 08:02 PM
Philippine market releases or will these be sourced from Japan/SG/US?

Good question, I'd have to verify next week. I'll update as soon as I get a hands on these.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Dan on Nov 22, 2012 at 07:17 PM
I hope the TDKR release has a lenticular 3D slipcover like the US release.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: BusyChild on Nov 25, 2012 at 10:37 AM
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 6-DISC with Photobook - P1,550

I saw this one at AstroPlus SM Annex... ang ganda.  ;D

Pero abangan ko nalang BD version ng Trilogy.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Jerricson098 on Nov 25, 2012 at 12:30 PM
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 6-DISC with Photobook - P1,550

I saw this one at AstroPlus SM Annex... ang ganda.  ;D

Pero abangan ko nalang BD version ng Trilogy.

+1
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Nov 28, 2012 at 12:40 AM
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: DVD 6-DISC with Photobook - P1,550

I saw this one at AstroPlus SM Annex... ang ganda.  ;D

Pero abangan ko nalang BD version ng Trilogy.

I went to Astrovision GH where I pre-ordered my TDK set but sales told me release will be tomorrow ???  ::) anyway, isang tulog na lang mawawala na ang itch LOL  :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: rukawakaide1721 on Nov 28, 2012 at 01:51 AM
Dito out na yun TDKR....BD and 3d....DVD...
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: aszamora on Nov 28, 2012 at 05:41 AM
Got the 2-disc DVD from my suking store yesterday. No BD yet sa kanila though
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Verbl Kint on Nov 28, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Will the BD's be the same as the various US releases?
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Nov 29, 2012 at 07:03 AM
got my preordered TDK Trilogy gift set w/ free journal yesterday...also bought TDKR 2disc DVD separately - here are my initial thoughts after unwrapping the items:

- box set is sturdy w/ lenticular front cover featuring all color themes from the trilogy + a nice embossed TDKR logo at the back with removable print/flap containing the summary for each movie

- free journal was made in China, smaller in size

- the box set and the 2disc TDKR are both manufactured in Hongkong

- disc holder on the box set is more secured and is slightly different than regular amarays

- internal art on the boxset features The Batman on his Bat-pod, nothing more...sadly, no detailed notes on the special features*

- the actual discs on the box set have different prints than the individual movie discs

I will have a grand marathon over the weekend. In conclusion, the set was worth the price and I was also impressed that we got all the special features of TDKR 2disc on DVD, considering how we only get barebone discs locally these days in favor of BD

*rumor has it that an Ultimate Collector's Edition is in the works with Chris Nolan's commentary on all films in the trilogy!  absolutely gonna look forward to that next year :o
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dion on Nov 29, 2012 at 05:58 PM
I bought the TDKR 2 Disc DVD. The special features are okay. I guess I really have to upgrade into BD
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: casanegro on Nov 29, 2012 at 05:59 PM
I bought the TDKR 2 Disc DVD. The special features are okay. I guess I really have to upgrade into BD
How is the PQ of the DVD release?
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dion on Nov 29, 2012 at 09:58 PM
How is the PQ of the DVD release?

Pwede na po. Okay din ang sound quality.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: techdude on Nov 30, 2012 at 12:42 AM
Concerning the packaging:  The DVD Trilogy comes with lenticular slipcase while the Bluray does not.  The DVD looks much cooler, in terms of packaging...
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Ashburndaride on Nov 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM
pics of the box set and 2 discs version would be nice :)
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Jerricson098 on Nov 30, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Rent this before my urge to buy. WOW is the word for almost everything in it.  ;)

How is the PQ of the DVD release?

PQ is good enough, but no IMAX sequences (boo).
Gone are the digital anomalies of the 2008 DVD of The Dark Knight.

SQ is great.

I'll be getting this on Blu-ray instead.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: techdude on Dec 01, 2012 at 12:26 AM
pics of the box set and 2 discs version would be nice :)
These pics from AMAZON UK are very similar to the local release:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81Sf0wgjf3L._AA1500_.jpg)

The cover is lenticular with images that of the two halves shown in the photo above.

The artbook is very nice but is shorter and narrower than the case, so to compensate, they put two pieces of styrofoam to make it fit.  Not an elegant solution, but oh well...  The slipcase is very thick and sturdy, the type they don't use locally anymore... 

The digibook uses a new type of crystal case to lock the discs. You press it downward from the edge (not the top).  I don't like it.  The discs seems to get loose very easily.  The copy I bought has two loose discs.  Luckily, they are not scratched.

The Bluray is again almost like the UK one:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81GS9xRVyZL._AA1500_.jpg)

Cover is embrossed with silver bat logo, but not lenticular.  Not as cool as the DVD case.  The artbook is similar in size to the DVD one, the artbook now fit snugly in terms of height but is still narrower in terms of width.  Again, styrofoam to the rescue...

The artbook is similar (for both DVD and Bluray) if I am not wrong, but I can't say 100% as I only bought the DVD.

The Trilogy price of the DVD is very reasonable, that of the Bluray is debatable...
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: tenderfender on Dec 02, 2012 at 04:56 PM
nice to see that the hefty serving of special features in the blu ray release are also in the 2-disc dvd  :D
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dvd_watcher on Dec 03, 2012 at 01:19 PM
anybody else having a problem regarding the 2 disc dvd region 3 version?, the special features area "ENDING THE KNIGHT", there are some sections sometimes it doesn't play and sometimes it does... but the "THE BATMOBILE" section is working fine...

i'll try now if it will play on my laptop...
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: dvd_watcher on Dec 03, 2012 at 01:58 PM
^ it works fine on my lapy... i'm now trying it again on the dvd player, still same problem...

mmm... there might be something wrong with my player (sony dvd model KLV-32300A) - that player is part of the ht set i have which is bravia v series model DAV-DZ555K, for years now... only once it's been fixed -year 2010(replacement of the optical) from official sony service center...

but there can't be something wrong with the player because i've been using legit dvds/cds(rarely cds) on it for years(as always), and recent weeks/days... mmm... oh well...

i'll observe it the next time i watch dvd movies on it.

(oh yeah on a side note, at the back of the dvd player it says 3, most of my small dvd collection are 98% region 3s, my region 1's can be counted in one hand, BUT SURPRISINGLY it also plays r1s... LoL)
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Dan on Dec 03, 2012 at 02:46 PM
^No surprise. Most DVD players in the country are region free since 2003 onwards, regardless of the region code stamped on their back. Maybe even earlier.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Jerricson098 on Dec 03, 2012 at 07:29 PM
For those who bought the Blu-ray, how was the Video and Audio quality of it? Is the IMAX Scenes exciting?
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: ob120485 on Dec 03, 2012 at 08:16 PM
For those who bought the Blu-ray, how was the Video and Audio quality of it? Is the IMAX Scenes exciting?

IMAX scenes are the best. Its a good thing that there's more IMAX than 35mm in this one considering that the 35mm scenes are soft, much more like Batman Begins PQ (but a little better).

The sound quality is consistent all throughout. Though I may not call it noisy, but it's loud! First time I had to adjust the volume at low levels. Bane's voice gives the chills.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Ashburndaride on Dec 08, 2012 at 10:23 PM
nagkakaubusan ng 2 discs sa astro, I dunno why...
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Dec 11, 2012 at 11:30 PM
nagkakaubusan ng 2 discs sa astro, I dunno why...

glad I got mine the first day pati yung trilogy...I guess one of the reasons is yung price, sulit naman kasi talaga :) can't wait for next year's ultimate edition hehe
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: vgsison on Dec 12, 2012 at 01:43 PM
Thanks for the great reviews Mates. I want this in Bluray!
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: jas on Dec 12, 2012 at 08:56 PM
nagkakaubusan ng 2 discs sa astro, I dunno why...

Saw lots of 2-disc DVDs at Odyssey Gateway Mall.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Ashburndaride on Dec 12, 2012 at 11:29 PM
some stores like Astro San Lazaro are just selling the vanilla version, they said the 2 discs are sold out.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: harberg on Dec 15, 2012 at 06:57 AM
nagkakaubusan ng 2 discs sa astro, I dunno why...

Medyo marami pa sa Astro City Manila
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Dan on Dec 15, 2012 at 09:26 AM
Still lots of 2-disc versions at Astro Rob Place Ermita.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: pao9307 on Dec 17, 2012 at 08:58 PM
I find bane's lines to be somewhat goofy,corny even.not as good as its predecessor in my book.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Dec 19, 2012 at 03:54 AM
I bought a pretty nice tumbler today for Php799 that was supposed to come with a pre-order of the Blu-ray edition ...a kiosk here in Eastwood is selling them, meron din nung mini-journal for Php299, great deal na rin since I (still!) don't own a BD  ::)

Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: iamtom on Jan 02, 2013 at 11:50 AM
I think the 1,550 TDK Trilogy is worth it.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Jan 04, 2013 at 01:48 AM
I think the 1,550 TDK Trilogy is worth it.

Absolutely - the trilogy is a perfect way to celebrate this era of Batman, all 3 films comes in 2discs and the DVD package is not bad at all

Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Oct 05, 2013 at 01:18 AM
The Dark Knight Trilogy Collector's Edition is out in local stores today :)

5500 - set without the Hotwheels toys
7500 - set with Hotwheels

I'm thinking really hard if I would buy the set without the toys. Anyone who was able to purchase any version?
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Macmon on Oct 07, 2013 at 09:37 PM
What is the scale of the hotwheels and what particular vehicle? I got mine as a separate buy. Hotwheels tumbler and separate BD set only.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Oct 08, 2013 at 02:58 AM
1:50 scale yung mga HW - the bat, tumbler and a golden bat-pod(!?) LOL

most Astro stores have them na...
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Oct 08, 2013 at 09:54 AM
I'm sorry, but I have to make this comment: Is online shopping an option for you? The local pricing just sounds ridiculous when you look at other available options:

If you purchase the Blu-ray set with the three Hot Wheels vehicles, a 64-page book, and Mondo collectible art cards from Amazon.Com, it only comes out to 4,100 pesos, including standard shipping. Even if you end up having to pay customs duties of even up to 2,000 pesos, it will still be significantly cheaper than the 7500 they're asking for. And if you're lucky and don't have to pay any duties, it'll cost less than the bare bones set.

Conversely, order it from Amazon UK and including shipping, it comes out to 3,340 pesos. Even with customs duties, it will be much cheaper.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: daigoro on Oct 08, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Yup, the local pricing is outrageous.
Title: Re: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
Post by: sincnarf on Oct 09, 2013 at 05:05 PM
@Mr. Hankey, you're absolutely right...I don't know why they're charging that much here.