Author Topic: Magnavision/Sony Pictures Entertainment's 299 DVDs (Read 16026 times)

deluxe · « **on:** Jun 29, 2005 at 08:53 PM »

Hey guys, did you noticed many of magna's title are now priced P299. This is good but expect the package as poor quality.

I have only one comment on this, and based on my judgement, these dvds are very very poor quality, it's a near-pirated product. I approached saleslady and she said "para daw affordable" I don't know if this works.

If you include this on your pirated collection, you cannot recognize it anymore (but please do not attempt) bahala kayo

Some titles I remember:

Gladiator
Bad Boys 2 (single disk nalang)
Charles Angels
Terminator 3
Many more...

aszamora · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 30, 2005 at 07:01 AM »

All of the above titles are all single-discs. Magna removed the 2nd disc and lowered the price to P299. At 1st glance, parang ang gandang tingnan but when I checked single disc nga lang. Iyong bonus features ng Spider-man eh iyon lang makikita sa Disc 1 ng 2-disc edition. I wonder why they can't follow Warner's lead? P350 for the 2-discs and Warner's P299 single-discs are packaged the same as before. Walang pinagbago. Despite some inconstancies with some Warner titles like the Constantine DE, I still have to commend Warner for providing budget consumers with budget prices without compromising quality.

baby · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 30, 2005 at 07:50 AM »

Also saw some at astro and spectra. What is magnavision is trying to prove anyway? It’s the worst packaging that I’ve seen. Mura sana at 299. And only single disc. I’ll go for Warner 2 disc SE at 350.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 30, 2005 at 02:46 PM »

I saw these today, as well. I didn't buy any, though, since for me, the main attraction of buying original discs are special features. Yes, even more than "not stealing intellectual property" or "doing the right thing."

From the jackets, these look like counterparts of the C-Interactive titles, with one big exception: since they do not include all the special features, I think the main feature would look okay on a DVD-5. I'm just guessing that's the case... I don't know for sure if that's how these titles were encoded, since like I said... I don't think I'll ever buy one of these "budget releases" at that price.

Dowals · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 01, 2005 at 01:15 PM »

OT

I saw several 299 dvds from sony pictures, badboys2, MIIB, spiderman, 50firstdates among others, i almost bought a few titles but upon close inspection, i noticed that these are newly produced dvds, artwork is not that clear and almost no extra features

i had to let them go

they looked like the 299 c-inter releases

vtec3 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 01, 2005 at 08:18 PM »

Quote from: Dowals on Jul 01, 2005 at 01:15 PM

OT

I saw several 299 dvds from sony pictures, badboys2, MIIB, spiderman, 50firstdates among others, i almost bought a few titles but upon close inspection, i noticed that these are newly produced dvds, artwork is not that clear and almost no extra features i had to let them go

they looked like the 299 c-inter releases

Oops did not check since I was in a hurry. Bought Badboys2 & Spiderman

Buti na lang at least nakabili ako ng Enter the Dragon. Was looking for THX 1138 pero wala stock.

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 01, 2005 at 09:24 PM »

ang malamang na bibili lang ng mga to eh yung hanap lang eh mapanood lang talaga yung movie and they are not after the extras.

dorian_gray · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 12:37 AM »

I wonder if Magna are consulting their target market before they do stunts like this one?

blitzkrieg · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 01:13 AM »

I saw the 299 dvds at Rockwell. Eto lang masasabi ko...NAKAKASUKA!!

barrister · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 01:17 AM »

Quote from: MoRpHeUS on Jul 01, 2005 at 09:24 PM

ang malamang na bibili lang ng mga to eh yung hanap lang eh mapanood lang talaga yung movie and they are not after the extras.

Kung gusto ko lang mapanood ang movie, bakit naman ako gagasta ng P299?

P75 siguro, puwede pa. (May extras pa nga yung tig-P75 , e)

godric · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 06:03 AM »

Quote from: Dowals on Jul 01, 2005 at 01:15 PM

OT

I saw several 299 dvds from sony pictures, badboys2, MIIB, spiderman, 50firstdates among others, i almost bought a few titles but upon close inspection, i noticed that these are newly produced dvds, artwork is not that clear and almost no extra features i had to let them go

they looked like the 299 c-inter releases

saw those dvds. paghawak ko nde talaga mukhang orig. sayang pera. you're better off with pirated if ganito lng yung orig na dvds.

wrathboo21 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 09:08 AM »

Quote from: godric on Jul 02, 2005 at 06:03 AM

saw those dvds. paghawak ko nde talaga mukhang orig. sayang pera. you're better off with pirated if ganito lng yung orig na dvds.

right... i got duped in buying spiderman.. these releases are really ugly... couldnt tell the difference from the pi ones

vtec3 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 11:48 AM »

Quote from: wrathboo21 on Jul 02, 2005 at 09:08 AM

right... i got duped in buying spiderman.. these releases are really ugly... couldnt tell the difference from the pi ones

bought spiderman thinking that it is just like the I-Robot sale. My fault, since I did not really check just picked it up from the shelf. I watched the movie this morning and even the picture and sound is not that great

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 05:09 PM »

Quote from: vtec3 on Jul 02, 2005 at 11:48 AM

bought spiderman thinking that it is just like the I-Robot sale. My fault, since I did not really check just picked it up from the shelf. I watched the movie this morning and even the picture and sound is not that great

Are these AWS and just single disc releases?

upinsmoke · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 07:57 PM »

Could any of you check if this Spiderman version is dual sided or just single sided? Just look at the middle ring in the back of the DVD disc. If it has 2 bar code, it's dual sided. If it only has one bar code, it's single-sided.

Maybe you guys are just imagining things?

vtec3 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 10:09 PM »

Quote from: upinsmoke on Jul 02, 2005 at 07:57 PM

Could any of you check if this Spiderman version is dual sided or just single sided? Just look at the middle ring in the back of the DVD disc. If it has 2 bar code, it's dual sided. If it only has one bar code, it's single-sided.

Maybe you guys are just imagining things?

You might be right, although I still feel the video is not that good. Checked the back of disc one (1) bar code and across it "Spiderman the movie DVD5" . DVD case it says Dual Layer.

Single Disc only

upinsmoke · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 02, 2005 at 11:41 PM »

Well that sucks. Single-layer lang ang Spiderman? It's a 2 hour movie. That means no bonus material.

vtec3 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 03, 2005 at 08:02 AM »

Quote from: upinsmoke on Jul 02, 2005 at 11:41 PM

Well that sucks. Single-layer lang ang Spiderman? It's a 2 hour movie. That means no bonus material.

Yup no bonus material.

keating · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 03, 2005 at 12:36 PM »

The price is not a good catch saw the titles last Friday. If the R1 you can buy on-line at P600 bucks then go for it.

Jeez....even though I'm blind I'll not buy those dvds.....ill just buy my dough for groceries.

How low can you go? Wake up Magnavision!

upinsmoke · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 03, 2005 at 03:50 PM »

^ but are there region 3 dual-layer Spiderman available? I haven't seen them. I went to Tower Records and Astro at Glorietta this afternoon. I saw some P299 DVDs I haven't seen before. I bought Resident Evil Apocalypse for P299. It's single-layer disc with no bonus material except for commentaries and previews, both widescreen and fullscreen mode were included. I saw Riddick for P299 too and I almost bought it except the front cover says "FULL SCREEN" edition. What a waste.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 03, 2005 at 04:28 PM »

Quote from: upinsmoke on Jul 03, 2005 at 03:50 PM

^ but are there region 3 dual-layer Spiderman available? I haven't seen them.

From what I know, some stores chose to pull out the old stocks of the dual-layer two-disc edition, since they felt it would be hard to explain to some buyers why the same title would be selling for two different prices. I guess most regular buyers aren't as DVD savvy as your average PinoyDVD member.

Your best option would be to ask. You may still find copies, but at the old, higher price.

riverfan · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 03, 2005 at 10:30 PM »

i own peter pan and a few good men (the nicely packaged ones on "scavano" casing or something to that name) i bought them for 333 during the previous sales. compared to the new releases priced at 299... just add 34 pesos and you get great picture quality, packaging is nice, complete with features. As for the moderately re-priced titles... id rather not comment.

i suggest check it first carefully before buying. and wait for the "rare-3 day-one store" Sale instead.

Dowals · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 04, 2005 at 09:11 AM »

Quote from: NELSVVV on Jun 29, 2005 at 08:53 PM

Hey guys, did you noticed many of magna's title are now priced P299. This is good but expect the package as poor quality.

Some titles I remember:

Gladiator
Many more...

are they selling gladiator for 299?

i bought this P750 on it's first day of release months ago

firewired · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 04, 2005 at 10:59 AM »

No, this is the single-disc DVD5 version of Gladiator. You probably have the 2-disc release? Magnavision is releasing value-priced versions of some of their titles to accommodate viewers who are interested in the film but not necessarily the special features. Hong Kong and China have similar editions available also.

For the DVD collectors, Magnavision will also be releasing the 3-disc Gladiator Extended Edition next month.

jas · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 04, 2005 at 12:01 PM »

Quote from: firewired on Jul 04, 2005 at 10:59 AM

For the DVD collectors, Magnavision will also be releasing the 3-disc Gladiator Extended Edition next month.

This is good news sir firewired. Hopefully it will have the same packaging as the R1 at a good price.

vtec3 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jul 04, 2005 at 12:41 PM »

Do you guys think that I can return/upgrade the titles (Spiderman & Badboys II) that I bought from them since the case says its dual layer while the actual disc is DVD 5

firewired · « **Reply #26 on:** Jul 04, 2005 at 12:47 PM »

Probably. They may ask you to just choose alternative titles though instead of offering you a cash refund.

Dowals · « **Reply #27 on:** Jul 04, 2005 at 01:15 PM »

Quote from: firewired on Jul 04, 2005 at 10:59 AM

No, this is the single-disc DVD5 version of Gladiator. You probably have the 2-disc release? Magnavision is releasing value-priced versions of some of their titles to accommodate viewers who are interested in the film but not necessarily the special features. Hong Kong and China have similar editions available also.

For the DVD collectors, Magnavision will also be releasing the 3-disc Gladiator Extended Edition next month.

I have the single disc version which they recently released sometime May 2005.

I hope they're not selling this for 299 or i will kill myself for buying it Php 750

vtec3 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jul 04, 2005 at 01:50 PM »

Quote from: firewired on Jul 04, 2005 at 12:47 PM

Probably. They may ask you to just choose alternative titles though instead of offering you a cash refund.

called astro just now and they said puwede ko daw upgrade

riverfan · « **Reply #29 on:** Jul 17, 2005 at 09:33 PM »

Quote from: vtec3 on Jul 04, 2005 at 12:41 PM

Do you guys think that I can return/upgrade the titles (Spiderman & Badboys II) that I bought from them since the case says its dual layer while the actual disc is DVD 5

Bad Boys 2 (2 disc) is selling for 299 at Videocity Alabang Town Center. You may want to check it out.