Recently, Terminator 2 has been given the 3D conversion treatment and
was released in theaters on August 25th. Terminator 2 was my favorite movie in the series, but unfortunately, it was only released in AMC theaters, and there are no AMC theaters near me. So I was looking
forward to a 3D blu-ray release, but it seems that won't be available
in the US either. I could order it from Amazon's UK site, but it
looks like that will be a region 2 disc, so I'm not sure I'd be able
to play it. I'd have to check to see if my player is region-free
(I've noticed some players can be set into a region-free
or multi-region mode by entering a code on the remote control).
From what I've read online, it sounds like TV makers aren't making 3D
TVs anymore (at least, not for sale in the US). I'm surprised,
because it seems like a lot of movies these days are getting the 3D treatment. When I look at movie theater listings, most movies are
being shown in 2D and 3D. I've also noticed a lot of blu-ray movies
are available in 3D. But now they seem to think the 3D home movie
market is dead in the US? I don't get it.. I think it's pretty cool
to be able to watch 3D movies at home. I've heard rumors there is a conspiracy by movie studios to push 4K over 3D. I think both formats
are good, but I can understand why they wouldn't want to spend
the extra money to record in 3D or do a 2D-3D conversion.
I've heard there were a lot movies made in 3D in the 1950s. I suppose there was a reason they stopped making 3D movies, and perhaps the
current 3D trend is just a fad and they may stop making 3D movies once again..
From what I've read online, it sounds like TV makers aren't making 3D TVs anymore (at least, not for sale in the US). I'm surprised, because it seems like a lot of movies these days are getting the 3D treatment.
Recently, Terminator 2 has been given the 3D conversion treatment
and was released in theaters on August 25th. Terminator 2 was my
favorite movie in the series, but unfortunately, it was only
released in AMC theaters, and there are no AMC theaters near me. So
I was looking forward to a 3D blu-ray release, but it seems that
won't be available in the US either. I could order it from Amazon's
UK site, but it looks like that will be a region 2 disc, so I'm not
sure I'd be able to play it. I'd have to check to see if my player
is region-free (I've noticed some players can be set into a
region-free or multi-region mode by entering a code on the remote
control).
Or you could look for a digital download, in which you could stream it from your computer to a smart TV. I would assume that most of the movie players on PC or Mac wouldn't care what region the movie is from..?
Only thing I can think of there, is that most of the time if you have a choice between two TVs, one offering 3D and the other not, but otherwise the exact same TV.. the price difference would usually make someone choose the lesser model, while asking themselves, "How often would we really watch 3D movies? Is it really worth it paying almost 1/4 the price of the TV more than the model without 3D?".
I've gotten a couple TVs now that came with the 3D glasses (4 pairs included). They've done more sitting in the cabinet near the TV collecting dust than actually being used. While it was cool for a movie or two when we first got it, the whole idea of it faded quickly (in our house, anyways).
Most likely lack of interest. It's actually kind of a pain in the ass to watch an entire movie with those glasses on. It was neat to watch the examples that came on a blu-ray disc with the TV/glasses, but it seems anything over 30 minutes gave me a headache, and even my kids lost interest in it quickly.
If people saw the "latest" 3D technology on one of those 2016 LG OLED 4K TVs I feel like people would embrace it more. The effect is pretty outstanding now compared to the first models of in home 3D. I really wish they would stick with it but just about everyone has removed 3D in 2017 models.
I'm personally a fan of 3D and I own a 3D 1080p TV. If there is a 3D option for a Bluray, I always buy it.
Or you could look for a digital download, in which you could
stream it from your computer to a smart TV. I would assume that
most of the movie players on PC or Mac wouldn't care what region
the movie is from..?
Ideally, I'd prefer something legal though. I've downloaded movies before, but maybe there's just something psychological about buying a physical product. I've been ripping my movies to a media server, but I still like having the physical media sometimes.
The thought occurred to me that I could probably buy the UK region 2 blu-ray and temporarily switch my BD-R drive in my PC to region 2 so I
can rip it. I could rip an ISO that way and burn it to a region-free
BD-R disc (and also convert the movie to a media file for my media server). BD-ROM drives only allow so many region switches, but this
might be the only time I'd switch to region 2 and back.
Only thing I can think of there, is that most of the time if you
have a choice between two TVs, one offering 3D and the other not,
but otherwise the exact same TV.. the price difference would
usually make someone choose the lesser model, while asking
themselves, "How often would we really watch 3D movies? Is it
really worth it paying almost 1/4 the price of the TV more than
the model without 3D?".
Yeah, I imagine most people do that. Some might still be willing to
spend more on a TV that supports the feature.
I've gotten a couple TVs now that came with the 3D glasses (4
pairs included). They've done more sitting in the cabinet near
the TV collecting dust than actually being used. While it was
cool for a movie or two when we first got it, the whole idea of
it faded quickly (in our house, anyways).
Most likely lack of interest. It's actually kind of a pain in the
ass to watch an entire movie with those glasses on. It was neat
to watch the examples that came on a blu-ray disc with the
TV/glasses, but it seems anything over 30 minutes gave me a
headache, and even my kids lost interest in it quickly.
We haven't watched a 3D movie in a while either. Once or twice I felt like it gave me a slight headache, but mostly I felt okay. I don't
think it's a big pain to watch a whole movie with 3D glasses - The
only issue seems to be that the ones for my TV are active glasses and
the batteries seem to die fast if they're left in the glasses. So I
take the batteries out when they're not in use. I've also watched 3D movies in the theater and I don't think it's a pain to get through the movie wearing the glasses.
I bought a 3D TV in 2015 and I think it looks pretty good.
Sometimes I'm torn between buying the 3D or the 4K version. It would be nice if they sold movies with the 4K, 3D, and regular blu-ray together (they already sell them with either 3D & 2D blu-ray or 4K and 1080p
Quoting Nightfox to Accession <=-
Ideally, I'd prefer something legal though. I've downloaded movies
Ideally, I'd prefer something legal though. I've downloaded movies
Not sure if this will help, but what I do to watch region 2 DVD's is
hook my laptop up to the TV using the HDMI port and play it that way
as the laptop running VLC will play anything. Kind of a pain, but we
have a couple of series from the UK that we enjoy.
Digital download means a legal purchased copy. If games do it (ie: Steam, Origin, etc), then I'm sure you can get movies the same way.
Digital download means a legal purchased copy. If games do it
(ie: Steam, Origin, etc), then I'm sure you can get movies the
same way.
Ah, yes, I've seen some DVD and blu-ray movies that have a code that
lets you download the movie. Not all of them have that though.
Ah okay. We haven't purchased DVD/Blu-ray in awhile now. When a movie comes out, we just go see it in the theater these days. I've realized we're not much to watch a movie over and over, or at least until it's available via Netflix, Hulu, or cable itself.
I have a ridiculous collection of movies already and it has just become a mess in our house. But now that the theaters have seemed to adjust their prices (ie: the four of us can go for about $28, which is about the same as a Blu-ray movie), we just go that route instead.
I tend not to watch movies very often myself. I have a collection of movies & some TV shows, but not huge, just enough to fill a shelf or
so.
Movie theaters seem to be fairly expensive around here, so I tend not
to see movies in theaters very much these days. A movie ticket tends
to cost around $8-$10, so sometimes we'll just rent the movie from
RedBox (which costs much less, $1.50-$2.00 or so, depending on if it's
DVD or blu-ray). It seems like movie theaters are doing all they can
to attract customers, with 3D movies, more comfortable/deluxe seats
that recline, more food offered - I've seen theaters offering things
like hot dogs, pizza, and coffee these days. For food and snacks, theaters around here used to only mainly sell popcorn, soda,
and candy.
Also, one thing that bugs me a little is that it seems like you have
to reserve theater seats in advance these days. You can't just walk
up and buy tickets anymore like you used to. Often times if you do
that these days, you risk getting a bad seat or not getting one
because the seats are sold out already.
theaters offering things like hot dogs, pizza, and coffee these
days. For food and snacks, theaters around here used to only mainly
sell popcorn, soda, and candy.
Hot dogs and pizza? Sheeit, look up Marcus Theaters. The one by us has bistro theaters where they take your order and serve you your food during the movie!
Also, one thing that bugs me a little is that it seems like you have
to reserve theater seats in advance these days. You can't just walk
up and buy tickets anymore like you used to. Often times if you do
that these days, you risk getting a bad seat or not getting one
because the seats are sold out already.
If you're one who likes to see movies the day it comes out, then yes. Usually you'd have to reserve in that case. We always wait a couple weeks after a movie has been released. By then it has usually died down significantly. But with phone apps and all that these days, it's super easy to check to see if there's any available seats and snag them up if you think it's going to fill up (the wife does it, haha).
Quoting Nightfox to Tiny <=-
That would be a bit of a pain.. I have a laptop, but when I ordered
it (custom order), I opted for a 2nd hard drive rather than an optical drive. I bought a USB blu-ray drive for it though.
That would be a bit of a pain.. I have a laptop, but when I ordered
it (custom order), I opted for a 2nd hard drive rather than an
optical drive. I bought a USB blu-ray drive for it though.
Gotcha, that's my answer to a region 2 dvd though. ;) Yes it is a total pain but it will work in a pinch.
Also, one thing that bugs me a little is that it seems like you have to reserve theater seats in advance these days. You can't just walk up and buy tickets anymore like you used to. Often times if you do that these days, you risk getting a bad seat or not getting one because the seats are sold out already.
With a region 2 blu-ray, I think what I would do is switch my blu-ray drive to region 2, rip the disc, and write it to a BD-R as a region-free disc, and switch my drive back to region 1. I know you can only change regions a limited number of times, but I don't expect to do that very often. And then I could watch the region-free disc fairly easily.
Also, one thing that bugs me a little is that it seems like you have
to reserve theater seats in advance these days. You can't just walk
up and buy tickets anymore like you used to. Often times if you do
You'd run the same risk if you showed up late to buy tickets before reserve purchases. What I like is being able to skip the ads and trailers and show up 10 minutes after the start of the show and walk in as the movie starts.
With a region 2 blu-ray, I think what I would do is switch my
blu-ray drive to region 2, rip the disc, and write it to a BD-R as a
region-free disc, and switch my drive back to region 1. I know you
can only change regions a limited number of times, but I don't
expect to do that very often. And then I could watch the region-free
disc fairly easily.
I recall a few years back Fry's sold out of a chinese DVD player that allowed regional changes without restriction.
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