STAR WARS digital release is here!
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Paul Andrew
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'Bout time.
Considering the nature of the relationship between Disney and Fox I'm amazed it happened this fast.
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Considering the nature of the relationship between Disney and Fox I'm amazed it happened this fast.
Sluis Van Shipyards
Master Member
Are these Blu-ray quality or just digital versions of the DVD release?
Edwardowan
Sr Member
Digital HD (1,080 or 720 lines) but no info on whether the source is DVD or Blue-Ray
On Friday, The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection arrives on digital HD platforms (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, PlayStation Store and Verizon FiOS) and marks the first time the six films in George Lucas' two space trilogies have been released for download.
*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
On Friday, The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection arrives on digital HD platforms (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, PlayStation Store and Verizon FiOS) and marks the first time the six films in George Lucas' two space trilogies have been released for download.
*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
- Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back
- Discoveries From Inside: Models & Miniatures
- Legacy content includes “The Beginning”; The Podrace: Theatrical Edit; plus eight deleted scenes.
- Conversations: Sounds In Space
- Discoveries From Inside: Costumes Revealed
- Legacy content includes “From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II”; State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II; and “Films Are Not Released, They Escape”; plus Episode II Visual Effects Breakdown Montage and six deleted scenes.
- Conversations: The Star Wars That Almost Was
- Discoveries From Inside: Hologram & Bloopers
- Legacy content includes documentaries “Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III”; The Journey Part 1; and The Journey Part 2; plus six deleted scenes.
- Conversations: Creating A Universe
- Discoveries From Inside: Weapons & The First Lightsaber
- Legacy content includes “Anatomy Of A Dewback”; Star Wars Launch Trailer; plus eight deleted scenes.
- Conversations: The Lost Interviews
- Discoveries From Inside: Matte Paintings Unveiled
- Legacy content includes “A Conversation With The Masters” (2010); “Dennis Muren: How Walkers Walk”; “George Lucas On Editing The Empire Strikes Back1979”; and “George Lucas On The Force: 2010”; plus six deleted scenes.
- Conversations: The Effects
- Discoveries From Inside: The Sounds Of Ben Burtt
- Legacy content includes “Classic Creatures: Return Of The Jedi”; “Revenge Of The Jedi Teaser Trailer”; Return Of The Jedi Launch Trailer; “It Began TV Spot”; “Climactic Chapter TV Spot”; plus five deleted scenes.
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Same price as the physical blu-ray's except no extra's. I'll stick with the ones I got, thanks.
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Presumably it's the same for VUDU, but on Amazon Prime you can get them individually for $20 each.
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I stand corrected. Still, not for me.
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They should offer a digital deal for those who sprung for the BluRay collection already. That set cost a ton as it is.
VUDU has a service where you can insert your blu-ray movies in the computer drive and an app online verifies it, and for a very small fee of about $2 each you can own the digital version. I'm betting they aren't going to allow this so they can suck the living life out of our wallets once again.
It would be a VERY nice gesture if they offered some kick back though to those who adopted the Blu-Rays. I am not going to pay $89.99 AGAIN for a streaming version of the Star Wars saga..
VUDU has a service where you can insert your blu-ray movies in the computer drive and an app online verifies it, and for a very small fee of about $2 each you can own the digital version. I'm betting they aren't going to allow this so they can suck the living life out of our wallets once again.
It would be a VERY nice gesture if they offered some kick back though to those who adopted the Blu-Rays. I am not going to pay $89.99 AGAIN for a streaming version of the Star Wars saga..
Is this a separate thing, or is it a part of the VUDU website? And I suppose you'd need a blu-ray drive for that to work?
It's part of their site, but a separate app here:
http://www.vudu.com/in_home_disc_to_digital.html
the catch is not all movies allow this service. One of those companies I have seen being Disney (of course) unless you have an accompanying digital code that came with your set. LOTS of other movies though you are able to insert your current films and own a digital copy for about $2, or sometimes they have specials for 10 films or more 50% off, so 10 BluRays you could get digital ownership for $10. DVDs cost $5 to upgrade to HDX digital. Look for coupons online, too.
Again, though... I'm willing to bet Star Wars won't be allowed this disc-to-digital service. I will try on April 10th, but if not then I'm going to wait.
And yes, you need a blu-ray drive in your computer to do that, unfortunately.
Another cool thing about VUDU is they use ultraviolet redeem codes and there's communities of people who sell their legal digital codes for very cheap and often can own a newer film for less than renting! Look up keywords on google like "HDX codes google+ tictal". A lot of legit sellers of those ultraviolet one-time use insert codes. Just do some research to make sure you find a reputable seller.
Cephus
Sr Member
I have zero interest in digital content anyhow, I already have the DVD and Bluray (and laserdisc and VHS) versions, if I want it digital, I'll just rip what I have. I'm not buying the same movies over and over and over again any longer. I never watch anything where I'd need digital files anyhow.
Sluis Van Shipyards
Master Member
Ok finally I found out they supposedly are the Bluray versions. From a LEGO site... http://www.fbtb.net/2015/04/06/and-it-begins-all-six-star-wars-movies-coming-to/
Dumb question, but what do you play these to view them? I usually use PowerDVD for DVDs and for screenshots. So that's probably the only reason I'd get these versions.
Dumb question, but what do you play these to view them? I usually use PowerDVD for DVDs and for screenshots. So that's probably the only reason I'd get these versions.