Day of the Dead Happinet Blu-ray 09/04/12

[buck135]

http://www.amazon.co.jp/死&#38...8092380&sr=1-1

I just pre-ordered this from Amazon.jp for the low low price of $68.75 (including $25 to ship to the U.S.). I have the Anchor Bay and Arrow Blu-rays, so I can provide a comparison once I receive it. I have the Happinet NOTLD and am very pleased with it which is why I bought this.

[Cannibal Chris]

So is there anything special about this edition. Love the cover, it definitely has me interested.

[lanemyer774]

Originally Posted by Cannibal Chris

So is there anything special about this edition. Love the cover, it definitely has me interested.

I clicked translate & this is what it says as far as features go. Since it's a direct translation, it may read a little funny.

Zombie revives the brilliant Blu-ray! Sorry to have kept you waiting ! appeared in the Blu-ray "Day of the Dead," the final chapter of the trilogy, Master of horror, zombie director George · A · Romero , of course, scene brutality full version is also recorded in uncut. Masterpiece of zombie movie! Revived in the highest quality of HD master in the initial award was released in the deluxe edition with a booklet with photos and treasured outer case to take down the original footage and trailers in addition to recording the first time in Japan. [Story] the United States became the world's number is reversed and the living dead, zombies spread on the ground. Underground base in the suburbs of Florida scientists began to Sara woman, a small number of humans Komori stand, had done research and search for survivors of the zombie. Can not be successful scientists in order to remedy the situation, but to devote to research of zombie, Captain Rose, commander of the military group had been frustrated. In the world was ruled by zombies overwhelming majority, how can human beings one of the few to survive ·? [Cast] Rory Kadeer, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pirato, Richard Liberty, Howard Sherman, Jarasu Conroy Anton Direo, Gary Howard Klar, Ralph Marrero, Taso · N · Sutaburakisu [Staff] written and directed by: George Romero · A · · P · Richard Rubinstein, Executive Producer: Producer: Sarah · M · Hassanen , Photo: Michael Gornic, Production Design: Kuretasu Anderson, music: John Harrison, special make-up: Tom Savu~ini [benefits] <award video> The Many Days of DAY OF THE DEAD (39 minutes): Making documentary Gateway Commerce Center Promo (8 minutes): Promo location 3 trailer seed seed 3 TV spot <character information> Fast Film Facts: Trivia Collection to be displayed according to this story <audio> audio commentary (George · A · Romero / Tom Savu~ini / Kuretasu Anderson / Lori Kadeer) <Still> treasured photo collection) photo library of mass ( Limited Edition] [Bonus down to take the outer case (designed by Yoshiki) Takahashi enclosed booklet (20P) Making snap treasured photo & Production essay of the cast (Gary Klar, Taso-Sutaburasuki) Goods Collection treasures "Day of the Dead"

[buck135]

Lane Meyer. Hysterical. "I know I'm just a cartoon and all, but I was wondering if you'd mind if I took out Beth." Classic. As far as the extras on the disc, I don't believe there's anything new. I'm hoping the original audio is intact.

[nsacci]

Buck-
What's the Japanese BR of NOTLD like? How does it look in terms of framing? I've assumed the miramax HD scan has been used everywhere, weird framing and all.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by nsacci

Buck-
What's the Japanese BR of NOTLD like? How does it look in terms of framing? I've assumed the miramax HD scan has been used everywhere, weird framing and all.

Sorry nsacci, I didn't see your post until now. The Happinet blu-ray is the Miramax transfer. It's unique in that the "One for the Fire" documentary is in HD as well, and the disc is 50gb, unlike any of the other NOTLD blu-rays.

[pwrslave]

I was debating about buying the NOTLD Happinet blu-ray. I don't have NOTLD on Blu yet and would like a add this to my collection. Any suggestions for the definitive version to get? Thanks!

[Mikey Horror]

I'm pretty sure the Happinet Japanese release is the best one going so far. A little pricey though:
http://www.yesasia.com/us/night-of-t...0-en/info.html
I have the UK Network blu-ray which is region free and the Dimension DVD which will do just fine for me. Just out of curiousity, what exactly makes the Happinet Day of the Dead worth almost $70? Am I missing something?

[buck135]

Originally Posted by Mikey Horror

I'm pretty sure the Happinet Japanese release is the best one going so far. A little pricey though:
http://www.yesasia.com/us/night-of-t...0-en/info.html
I have the UK Network blu-ray which is region free and the Dimension DVD which will do just fine for me. Just out of curiousity, what exactly makes the Happinet Day of the Dead worth almost $70? Am I missing something?

Not yet. It's just a leap of faith on my part. They dedicate an entire 50gb disc to their films generally thus the bitrate is higher (such as the NOTLD release). I'm hoping the original audio receives an upgrade as well as the video.

[startide]

Originally Posted by Mikey Horror

Just out of curiousity, what exactly makes the Happinet Day of the Dead worth almost $70? Am I missing something?

It's probably not, that's just what this kind of media sells for in Japan. The Japanese Prom Night box set cost me $100 (with coupons and discounts that I saved up!!). In comparison you can pick up the Australian Prom Night box set for $20. If I were to order than same box today, with post it would cost me the best part of $130. Now you can see why I paid close attention to the discounts CDJapan gave me!

Even going back to DVDs infancy, Japan was always expensive. I think the UK and parts of Europe are quite similar (esp. those limited edition numbers from Germany for movies that are worth about $10!!). Not necessarily as hideous as Japanese prices, but comparatively, they are quite expensive.

I think while prices in some countries have come down as the media was becoming more readily available, other countries haven't evolved with us, so to speak.

[buck135]

Of the $68.75 I paid, $25 of it was shipping. While that's still a high overall price, I know there won't be any issues with the delivery. As I said before, I'd pay twice that amount if it was Dawn of the Dead Happinet was releasing.

[dickieduvet]

Did Day arrive?? Would love to hear your thoughts on it

[buck135]

Originally Posted by dickieduvet

Did Day arrive?? Would love to hear your thoughts on it

No, it doesn't come out until September 4th. Don't worry, I'll post my thoughts just as soon as I'm finished watching it.

[dickieduvet]

Originally Posted by buck135

No, it doesn't come out until September 4th. Don't worry, I'll post my thoughts just as soon as I'm finished watching it.

Ooops, Sorry. Didn't realise!! Look forward to hearing your opinion, Love that flick!

[Mikey Horror]

I'm pretty set with my Arrow blu-ray and Anchor Bay two-disc set, but I'd be interested in reading your thoughts on this disc as well.