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Video and DVDalt.video.dvd
DVD anti-copy scheme ulterior motives?
RichA -
19 Mar 2005 11:11 PM - 1 message
Remember when it was assumed that any good DVD anti-copy scheme was going to compromise the quality of the product, at least visually? Maybe a new DVD anti-copy encryption will do that, thereby forcing us all into HD/Blu-Ray ...
Mackenna's Gold widescreen???
Bill Davison -
19 Mar 2005 8:41 PM - 8 messages
Dos anyone have a copy of Mackenna's Gold that actually in widescreen? Although sources I regularly visit online list this as having both full screen and widescreen versions, it does not on the copy I ordered from ...
OT: "No Fun"
Jay Stewart -
19 Mar 2005 2:40 AM - 2 messages
Asking on this group because there are people here with encyclopaedic knowledge about films. I'm trying to recall when I saw an actor do the Iggy Pop/Stooges song "No Fun" in a movie, I think they were doing some kind of audition. I've goggled ...
New HD Technology - MPEG4
Diane Sherwin -
19 Mar 2005 1:43 AM - 1 message
Will MPEG4 Make Your HD Receiver Obsolete? The full story is on Audio Video Revolution... [link] Keeping you up to date, Diane ...
Has DivX become unnecessary?
Yef -
18 Mar 2005 10:21 PM - 37 messages
Hi all, Recently it occurred to me that all the time and computing power that people devote to backing up their DVDs and converting them to DivX, while virtuous in its way, seems bound to become unnecessary. DivX was important when few people ...
Followup-- what's happened to the Classic Comedies Collection?
G. M. Watson -
18 Mar 2005 9:58 PM - 18 messages
I posted a couple of days ago in alt.video.dvd. complaining that I couldn't find the (new!) Warner Classic Comedies Collection DVD box set on Amazon. Well, further research (and a couple of responses to my OP) indicates that ...
DVD text commentary - Star Trek Generations
Richard Fangnail -
18 Mar 2005 6:17 PM - 7 messages
This DVD has the text commentary so that it's formatted in a rectangle and it overlaps into the image. I hate that, are there other DVDs with text commentaries like that? ...
looking for "ambush of ghosts" on dvd/video
spangoli -
18 Mar 2005 5:53 PM - 1 message
hey anyone out there that can help me find this on either dvd or vhs or really any format it would be appreciated...spangoli - hotmail yada yada. thanks! ...
FA: Debbie Rochon autographed items ending in a few hours
hollywoodisburning@hotmail.com -
18 Mar 2005 5:39 PM - 1 message
The following auctions end today! Don't miss out on: The Spicy Sisters Slumber Party Autographed DVD-R!! [link] B-Movie Survival Guide AUTOGRAPHED by Debbie Rochon!! [link] ...
DVD Copying is DONE!!!!
Spleen Merchant -
18 Mar 2005 2:53 PM - 45 messages
Do a search for Ripguard at Google. Looks like the age of copying dvd's is now over. According to Macrovision, even if it is cracked, all they need is to change 1 byte of info and we're locked out again. ...
TDK outlines 50GB Blu-ray disk plans.
Allan -
18 Mar 2005 1:45 PM - 2 messages
TDK outlines 50GB Blu-ray disk plans And it has a recording disk ready By INQUIRER staff: Friday 18 March 2005, 10:16 [Advert] STORAGE GIANT TDK is developing a double layer Blu-ray disk which will store 50GB of data, the Nikkei Business Daily reports. ...
DVD Verdict reviews: THE BLUE LAGOON AND RETURN TO THE BLUE LAGOON DOUBLE FEATURE and more!
DVD Verdict -
18 Mar 2005 9:14 AM - 1 message
Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of THE BLUE LAGOON AND RETURN TO THE BLUE LAGOON DOUBLE FEATURE, CAROL, DUKE ELLINGTON SWINGING AT HIS BEST, DUSTY SPRINGFIELD: REFLECTIONS, THE GIRL FROM PARIS (UNE HIRONDELLE A FAIT LE PRINTEMPS), HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: PRINCESS (VOLUME 5), HELLO ...
Name of Warner comedy collection??
G. M. Watson -
17 Mar 2005 10:02 PM - 9 messages
I've been trying for the past 10 minutes to find the new Warners comedy box set-- the one that includes "Bringing up Baby"-- on Amazon, with no results. I've tried "Warner comedy", classic comedies", "comedy classics" and multiple variations thereof. Amazon's often undependable search engine has ...
requesting a hand up - read for your Mom [short message with Quotes]
Miss Marple -
17 Mar 2005 9:44 PM - 2 messages
Hi, Please be kind in whatever you do do :) I am asking on behalf of our group, a small binary forum that dabbles in fine needlework and crafts of the kind you all wear daily. Sorry we do not darn socks <grin> ...
Ripguard?????
Spleen Merchant -
17 Mar 2005 9:26 PM - 15 messages
Any way around this new Macrovision called Ripguard? I was trying to burn "Grudge" and "Riddick" last night and got nothing but errors. I thought it was a problem with my software, but it worked fine when I recorded a copy of Happy Gilmore for a friend. I looked into it, and ...
DVD Verdict reviews: TRY TO REMEMBER: THE FANTASTICKS and more!
DVD Verdict -
17 Mar 2005 9:13 AM - 1 message
Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of GREGORY HORROR SHOW: THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS... (VOLUME 1), GREGORY HORROR SHOW: THE GUEST FROM HELL (VOLUME 2), HOW ARNOLD WON THE WEST, LANA'S RAIN, LIGHTHOUSES OF NORTH AMERICA, LOVING GLANCES, SPRIGGAN: SPECIAL EDITION, SUNDAY, and TRY TO REMEMBER: ...
"The Corporation Contest" For Canadian Residents Only
Harsol -
16 Mar 2005 5:39 PM - 1 message
Hi Canadian DVDers, Come to Compressed Data and enter "The Corporation" contest for your chance to win some great prizes! Just follow this link: [link] and while your there, take a look around the rest of the site! ...
Paper Sleeves ??
Scott Streeter -
16 Mar 2005 4:16 PM - 6 messages
So what's this trend with paper sleeves that mimics the dvd cover? Increadibles has it. Spiderman2, King Authur. Really unnecessary... ...
Apple's insane Blu-Ray plan
RichA -
16 Mar 2005 2:55 PM - 1 message
iPods and phones(!)with screens that would use miniature Blu-Ray disks to play games and movies. The iPod looks like it is designed to replace the slowly dying Apple Computer division. -Rich ...
Showtime puts 'Fat Actress' on the fast track to DVD release.
Allan -
16 Mar 2005 10:23 AM - 4 messages
Showtime puts 'Fat Actress' on the fast track to DVD release Falk AdSolution UPI News Service, 03/15/2005 Showtime is rushing its new Kirstie Alley series "Fat Actress" to DVD to capitalize on the cable TV show's unusually high public awareness. ...
The chronicles of a futile battle: Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD... Is DVD fading away?
Allan -
16 Mar 2005 10:21 AM - 1 message
[link] While the CD, as data storage and delivery media, lasted successfully for decades and seems to be alive and kicking as we speak, we can't ...
Second Generation Blu-ray Products To Be Rolled Out At Year's End.
Allan -
16 Mar 2005 10:18 AM - 1 message
Second Generation Blu-ray Products To Be Rolled Out At Year's End Wednesday,March 16, 2005 / Kang Byeong-jun Second generation Blu-ray discs and players will likely be launched toward the end of this year, outpacing the rival HD camp in the world ...
A Titanic Announcement.
Allan -
16 Mar 2005 10:16 AM - 11 messages
[link] A Titanic Announcement Cameron goes all out for the special edition DVD announcement. March 15, 2005 - No one can say James Cameron does things in a small way. In making his epic 1997 film Titanic, he built a near-scale ...
DVD Verdict reviews: I LOVE LUCY: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON and more!
DVD Verdict -
16 Mar 2005 9:15 AM - 2 messages
Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of DARK SHADOWS: DVD COLLECTION TWO, DARK SHADOWS: DVD COLLECTION SEVENTEEN, DOG, THE BOUNTY HUNTER: THE BEST OF SEASON ONE, FOREVER KNIGHT: THE TRILOGY, PART 2, GARFIELD AND FRIENDS: VOLUME 2, I LOVE LUCY: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON, MEN BEHAVING ...
Easter 2005 - The Holy Shroud
gacrux -
16 Mar 2005 7:35 AM - 1 message
Back from Africa, where I was a secular missionary in the Kayon Ghozi's leprosary (Burundi) because of health reasons, I wrote these lucky Flashes of mine, which got a resounding success ,on Turin's HOLY SHROUD. Prof. Harry Gove,which made the Holy Shroud date back to the ...
Disney store Incredibles fullscreen OUTRAGE
Mike -
16 Mar 2005 4:40 AM - 16 messages
I like getting the Disney lithograph sets that Disney store has in theier catalog and store. I end up paying a bit more then I usually do but I enjoy the art prints. Anyway, I guess, although I have done it more than a few times before, ...
Softcore series on DVDs?
Rob -
16 Mar 2005 3:31 AM - 2 messages
Is there any way to purchase unrated episodes of these softcore television series on DVD? (Either "Best of" sets or the complete series would be Ok.) Replies to this newsgroup please. 1. Passion Cove: Cinemax series 2. Nightcap 3. Bedtime Stories ...
Might Help If I Learn To Read...Grabadora DVD Recorder
JMC -
16 Mar 2005 1:10 AM - 5 messages
Might help if I learn to read...I had placed an inquiry to the groups about a grabadora DVD recorder...In reality it is a ILO DVDR04. Now that I have my **** together, does anyone know anything about this unit. Thanks... ...
Incredibles fullscreen better?
mikeha.ca -
16 Mar 2005 12:51 AM - 7 messages
Did Pixar do with the fullscreen version of the Incredibles what they did with the fullscreen of Finding Nemo? That is, the fullscreen actually had more picture in it because they took the widescreen version and re-rendered it so the picture took up the full frame ...
Full Metal Jacket - Aspect Ratio
Tweek -
15 Mar 2005 3:36 PM - 28 messages
I can only find Full Metal Jacket on DVD in full screen 1.33. I know Kubrick preferred that aspect ratio for his video releases, but is this what the film was originally shot in? Will I ever be able to get a widescreen version ...
CeBIT: Blu-ray gathers momentum.
Allan -
15 Mar 2005 1:39 PM - 2 messages
CeBIT: Blu-ray gathers momentum Vyacheslav Sobolev, DigiTimes.com, Hannover [Tuesday 15 March 2005] Blu-ray is undoubtedly one of the hottest topics at CeBIT this year since many companies backing the prospective optical storage technology have been demonstrating a variety of Blu-ray supporting ...
GIANT DVD SALE
ModEx -
15 Mar 2005 1:29 PM - 1 message
date to be confirmed there's a clearance sale soon of 1000's of dvd's at DVD LIBRARY shop in Hadleigh Essex more details over at [link] ...
DVD Verdict reviews: STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT: COLLECTOR'S EDITION and more!
DVD Verdict -
15 Mar 2005 9:16 AM - 1 message
Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of BACKBEAT, BELLS ARE RINGING, CALL NORTHSIDE 777, INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS, PANIC IN THE STREETS, STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT: COLLECTOR'S EDITION, STRAYED, SUGAR CANE ALLEY, THOMAS JEFFERSON: A VIEW FROM THE MOUNTAIN, THE VOYAGE OF LA AMISTAD: A QUEST ...
High Definition
dvdguy2 -
15 Mar 2005 6:34 AM - 17 messages
At least one of my local fm radio stations says that their radio station "is now broadcasing in high-definition" on their radio frequency. So what I need to know now is Does anyone know where I can buy a high-definition radio? ...
New Releases: Warner UMD, Airwolf & Sopranos Season 5: Updated complete downloadable R1 DVD DB & inf
Doug MacLean -
15 Mar 2005 5:27 AM - 1 message
Buena Vista has announced the DVD release of its two most popular current television series. On September 6th they will release Lost: Season One followed on September 20th with Desperate Housewives: Season One. Both will list for $59.98. Details to follow as they become known. ...
The Shuffle Phenomenon - Could it save music?
Diane Sherwin -
15 Mar 2005 2:43 AM - 3 messages
Is today's lack of artist creativity being solved by the "art" of shuffle? Is Apple's iPod Shuffle the answer to a music industry constantly pushing the next big single, instead of the perfect album? Audio Video Revolution's publisher debates the issue - read the full article ...
ULTRA cheap DVD combos
RichA -
15 Mar 2005 1:56 AM - 4 messages
I saw these things in a Chapters bookstore. 50 movies (selected genres) on what appear to be (I couldn't see into the box, but based on size-weight) 3-4 discs. Retail about $40 a pack. I haven't got the guts to try one, ...
Pointer to DVD Frequently Asked Questions List
Stan Brown -
15 Mar 2005 1:38 AM - 1 message
[link] Please note: Jim Taylor is the author of the FAQ; I have no connection with it other than as happy reader. ...
Anyone know anything about the Grabadora brand DVD recorder
JMC -
15 Mar 2005 12:42 AM - 5 messages
Local store is selling a brand of DVD recorder with and without an 80 Gig HD. The brand is called Grabadora. In multiple searches on the net, no luck in finding anything about them other than they make recording media, ...
Sonic Debuts Blu-ray Disc Software at CeBIT 2005.
Allan -
15 Mar 2005 12:32 AM - 2 messages
Sonic Debuts Blu-ray Disc Software at CeBIT 2005 RecordNow and CinePlayer showcase new BD format (March 14,2005) Sonic Solutions, the leader in digital media software, and Philips & BenQ Digital Storage Corporation (PBDS), a leading Blu-ray (BD) ...
Cheapest "The Incredibles"?
Andrew Krieg -
14 Mar 2005 11:40 PM - 14 messages
So whose got the deal on tomorrow's release of "The Incredibles"? Any places offering bonuses with the DVD? ...
alt.video.dvd Frequently Asked Questions
altvideodvd FAQ -
14 Mar 2005 7:47 PM - 6 messages
alt.video.dvd Frequently Asked Questions Last Updated 2/20/05 Where can I get this FAQ? The most current version is on the Web at: [link] What is the purpose of alt.video.dvd? ...
Buy Latest DVD Movies HERE!
orderikev -
14 Mar 2005 6:04 PM - 18 messages
Buy the latest DVD movies for only $6 each. This is your chance to own great movies such as Shall We Dance, Mr 3000, The Grudge, Shark Tale and many more. All DVD are brand new and region 1 encoded. Not Bootleg or DVDR copies. ...
alt.video.dvd can be accessed at www.ugroups.com
Daryl -
14 Mar 2005 5:02 PM - 2 messages
This is a monthly reminder that via the web you can easily access alt.video.dvd without a newsreader at [link] This message from [link] is intended for those who might be interested in free web based access to the newsgroups. Please add to your kill file to avoid future inconvenience. ...
DVD Verdict reviews: RAY, THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, and
DVD Verdict -
14 Mar 2005 9:14 AM - 1 message
Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES, THE BODYGUARD: SPECIAL EDITION, COWBOYS AND ANGELS, THE CRYING GAME: COLLECTOR'S EDITION, THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, PURPLE BUTTERFLY, RAY, RAY HARRYHAUSEN: THE EARLY YEARS COLLECTION, THE ROARING TWENTIES, and THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION: ...
MGM DVD class action settlement - is anyone participating?
Gerry -
14 Mar 2005 5:25 AM - 35 messages
I have several DVD eligible for the MGM class action settlement which is supposed to be $7.10 cash per DVD I send in. I understand all the issues behind this, and I know there is nothing wrong with the framing ...
Need help witn downlaoded *.vob files
bob -
14 Mar 2005 2:49 AM - 1 message
I recently downloaded some dvd files with the extension *.vob. When I exrtact the files (using WinRAR) there are 2 folders audio and video. There is nothing in the audio folder but several *.vob files in the video folder. Can/how do I burn these to a DVD? ...
Where have all the decent VCRs gone?
FAQmeister -
13 Mar 2005 10:11 PM - 10 messages
I can't seem to find one that records a decent picture in SLP. They work OK in SP mode, but I used to get that kind of quality with SLP. ...
Dirty Dozen Question
Jake -
13 Mar 2005 6:49 PM - 6 messages
When the DD capture Colonel Breed's HQ during the wargames, there's a scene where Bronson takes what appears to be a handful of silver sticks (looks like pens) out of his pocket and hands them to his cohorts. Anybody know the significance of this? ...
Nero Problem 5.5.10.42
Shannon -
13 Mar 2005 6:29 PM - 6 messages
I'm using Nero 5.5.10.42. It's been burning CDs and DVDs fine. But, it just started giving me this error when I try to burn a CD: "There is not enough memory space to burn this compilation onto this ...
emprex dvd wrter locked on region 1
Starr -
13 Mar 2005 5:28 PM - 4 messages
Hi all. I have mostly region 2 dvds because I live in the uk. Recently I acquired a set of region 1 DVD disks. My Panasonic dvd rv-62 deck system won't play them and at first my emprex would play both with a dialog comes ...
DVD-AUDIO
HowdyDoody -
13 Mar 2005 4:51 PM - 1 message
What are the best sites for finding out what is available on this format? Thanks in advance. ...
Ed Wood "When Carol Met Larry" Featurette MAY Be Accessed!
unclejr -
13 Mar 2005 4:45 PM - 2 messages
Hello NG, I was browsing eBay for the recalled (2nd Generation) Ed Wood SE DVD, but I refused to pay the exorbitant prices that the eBay sellers want for it. One clue that I kept reading over and over from the auction ...
Problems with Kino's Edison set
G. M. Watson -
13 Mar 2005 10:40 AM - 6 messages
I'm slowly working my way thru the Kino Edison DVD set and have noticed some problems cropping up on disc 2. Specifically, I can't bring up any of the documents. Prior to "The Whole Dam Family", for instance, one of the (links? ...
Have people stopped buying DVDs?
Incremental Jones -
13 Mar 2005 8:26 AM - 66 messages
Seems this newsgroup used to be full of talk about new releases and extras and director's cuts etc. Now its a bit of technical stuff. Is everyone waiting for HD DVDs? ...
DVD Recorder --- Help
Heinreich Heiligestrassen -
13 Mar 2005 4:04 AM - 2 messages
I need a stand alone DVD recorder to copy from DV tape. The Toshiba RD-XS52 specs look good. It has a 160GB drive and records to DVD-R which is all I need. My question for the group is - do the Panasonic and Sony ...
Ripping Audio From DVD?
Eddie -
13 Mar 2005 4:02 AM - 6 messages
What do the mavens recommend? I want to rip audio from my DVDs to MP3 for uploading to my iPod. Thanks. Freeware would be nice, but isn't necessary. E. ...
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