Blu-ray iTunes Digital Copies Now Redeemable in HD?

Los · Aug 19, 2012, 03:30 PM

So I bought the Best Buy Exclusive version of The Hunger Games, and normally I ignore the Digital Copy Version for a while because I make my own digital copies by ripping the Blu-ray and encoding whatever files I need. However, I felt like getting the Digital Copy immediately for some reason and to my surprise, when I redeemed it, it started downloading the HD version!

Is this the first movie that's doing this at the moment? It's unfortunately downloading in 720p, I didn't realize that it was set up like that in my preferences, but since it's in the Cloud, I'm sure I'll be able to download the 1080p version in future. This is neat.

brentsg · Aug 19, 2012, 07:21 PM

It's up to the movie studio which version you will get. It really makes no sense to me why they would force the SD version with Blu-ray purchases though, but most do.

xlii · Aug 19, 2012, 07:56 PM

I got the Blu-ray of The Hunger Games from Amazon and had a choice of Ultra Violet or iTunes. iTunes gave me a 1080p download. Like you, I use makemkv and put the movie on a disk drive attached to my TV.

loboreeves · Aug 19, 2012, 08:40 PM

The Jaws Blu-ray also comes with an HD Digital Copy.

SpyderDriver · Aug 20, 2012, 04:28 PM

Do digital copies require a disc or can I use a purchased code from eBay?

ftaok · 06:38 PM

Somebody ought to start a list. Might as well start it and hope someone else picks up.

1. Game of Thrones
2. Hunger Games
2a. Hunger Games (Best Buy exclusive version)
3. Jaws
4. True Blood

Los · Aug 20, 2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ftaok

Somebody ought to start a list. Might as well start it and hope someone else picks up.

1. Game of Thrones
2. Hunger Games
2a. Hunger Games (Best Buy exclusive version)
3. Jaws

I think that's a good idea. I'm also surprised that Game of Thrones has an actual Digital Copy, makes me want to go pick it up.

benh911f · Aug 20, 2012, 08:14 PM

HBO is now also releasing their Digital Copies in HD, even re-releasing some older Seasons of shows (True Blood, etc.) that have already been released on BD, with their new HBO Select packaging. They include the BD, DVD, and HD Digital Copies. I really hope all the studios start following suit and start releasing their Digital Copies in HD.

ohio.emt · Aug 20, 2012, 11:28 PM

HD and iTunes extras, and a choice of iTunes or ultraviolet, I hope more studios follow this.

randy98mtu · Aug 21, 2012, 07:56 AM

This is very encouraging news. I don't particularly enjoy encoding movies. I'd rather buy the disc and just download the file.

CylonGlitch · Aug 21, 2012, 08:59 AM

4. True Blood

yancey47 · Aug 21, 2012, 12:54 PM

This is some good news. Do you get the iTunes extras as well?

rodman109110 · Aug 21, 2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yancey47

This is some good news. Do you get the iTunes extras as well?

Yep, and the sd version as well

Los · Aug 21, 2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yancey47

This is some good news. Do you get the iTunes extras as well?

So far, as long as you get the code and not a DVD with the Digital Copy on it, you'll get the iTunes Extras if the movie does have it on iTunes.

Dobbs2 · Aug 22, 2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by benh911f

HBO is now also releasing their Digital Copies in HD, even re-releasing some older Seasons of shows (True Blood, etc.) that have already been released on BD, with their new HBO Select packaging. They include the BD, DVD, and HD Digital Copies. I really hope all the studios start following suit and start releasing their Digital Copies in HD.

This is a little frustrating. I bought all the True Bloods for my wife when they first came out each year. I also bought Game of Thrones for me. All on Blu ray and only season four of True Blood came with a digital copy. Game of Thrones came out four months ago.

benh911f · Aug 22, 2012, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dobbs2

This is a little frustrating. I bought all the True Bloods for my wife when they first came out each year. I also bought Game of Thrones for me. All on Blu ray and only season four of True Blood came with a digital copy. Game of Thrones came out four months ago.

I agree, it's definitely frustrating, as I bought Season 1 & 2 of True Blood before their new format came out. I also bought Game of Thrones on iTunes, whereas now when they re-release it, I could get 3 different versions for less than I paid just for the digital copies.

Michael CM1 · Aug 22, 2012, 02:23 AM

WHAT? Then why does the listing on Amazon say it comes with UltraViolet? I bought the HD video on iTunes because I have ZERO interest in that UltraViolet nonsense. For the same bloody price for the discs AND the HD version with extras, I sure as eff would've bought the discs. Gosh darnit I hate these studios and their lack of explanation on all this.

outphase · Aug 22, 2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael CM1

WHAT? Then why does the listing on Amazon say it comes with UltraViolet? I bought the HD video on iTunes because I have ZERO interest in that UltraViolet nonsense. For the same bloody price for the discs AND the HD version with extras, I sure as eff would've bought the discs. Gosh darnit I hate these studios and their lack of explanation on all this.

The Amazon title is wrong, but the boxart is correct. You do in fact get a Digital Copy redeemable on iTunes or UltraViolet (same code).

Roy G Biv · Aug 22, 2012, 04:19 PM

Yo yo, could this possibly apply retroactively in the future to past purchases? This makes digital copies relevant again!

MightyWhite · Aug 23, 2012, 04:38 PM

Battleship is......

...., standard def.

Nikhil72 · Aug 23, 2012, 09:15 PM

Does anyone know if the standard (non Blu-Ray) edition's digital copy gives you a choice of UltraViolet or iTunes (even SD download)? Or is the regular release limited to UV?

Dobbs2 · Aug 23, 2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhil72

Does anyone know if the standard (non Blu-Ray) edition's digital copy gives you a choice of UltraViolet or iTunes (even SD download)? Or is the regular release limited to UV?

The older released ones only work on Ultra Violet, but the newer ones work for both. From the Hunger Games on seems good for either or. The older versions you can have some luck with sending an email to the Ultra Violet customer service and they may give you a iTunes code.

Michael CM1 · Aug 24, 2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by outphase

The Amazon title is wrong, but the boxart is correct. You do in fact get a Digital Copy redeemable on iTunes or UltraViolet (same code).

Barf, Amazon. Barf. You think the people who type those things in could get their facts straight on a $400 million movie. Well, it probably cost them one measly sale. That'll teach 'em.

bluewooster · Aug 25, 2012, 05:58 PM

If True Blood and Game of Thrones are HD, anyone know about Boardwalk Empire? (i.e is this something HBO is doing with all their TV shows?)

benh911f · Aug 25, 2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bluewooster

If True Blood and Game of Thrones are HD, anyone know about Boardwalk Empire? (i.e is this something HBO is doing with all their TV shows?)

Yes, all HBO Shows will include HD Digital Copies. Hopefully everyone else follows suit.

Aug 19, 2012, 03:30 PM	#1
Los macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010	Blu-ray iTunes Digital Copies Now Redeemable in HD? So I bought the Best Buy Exclusive version of The Hunger Games, and normally I ignore the Digital Copy Version for a while because I make my own digital copies by ripping the Blu-ray and encoding whatever files I need. However, I felt like getting the Digital Copy immediately for some reason and to my surprise, when I redeemed it, it started downloading the HD version! Is this the first movie that's doing this at the moment? It's unfortunately downloading in 720p, I didn't realize that it was set up like that in my preferences, but since it's in the Cloud, I'm sure I'll be able to download the 1080p version in future. This is neat.
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Aug 20, 2012, 07:18 PM	#6
ftaok macrumors 601 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Coast	Somebody ought to start a list. Might as well start it and hope someone else picks up. 1. Game of Thrones 2. Hunger Games 2a. Hunger Games (Best Buy exclusive version) 3. Jaws 4. True Blood __________________ Flickr Last edited by ftaok; Aug 21, 2012 at 06:38 PM.
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ohio.emt macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio	HD and iTunes extras, and a choice of iTunes or ultraviolet, I hope more studios follow this. __________________ 8GB iPhone 2G 64GB iPhone 4S White, 64GB iPad 4G Black, 160GB ATV, ATV 2 & 3, 2011 Mac Mini
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CylonGlitch macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal	4. True Blood __________________ Last edited by CylonGlitch : Tomorrow at 37:05 AM. MRoogle
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Aug 22, 2012, 02:23 AM	#17
Michael CM1 macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2008	WHAT? Then why does the listing on Amazon say it comes with UltraViolet? I bought the HD video on iTunes because I have ZERO interest in that UltraViolet nonsense. For the same bloody price for the discs AND the HD version with extras, I sure as eff would've bought the discs. Gosh darnit I hate these studios and their lack of explanation on all this. __________________ 21.5" iMac 3.06 Ghz, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD; iPhone 4S 16GB; third-gen iPad WiFi black 32 GB; third-gen TV
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Aug 19, 2012, 07:21 PM	#2
brentsg macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2008	It's up to the movie studio which version you will get. It really makes no sense to me why they would force the SD version with Blu-ray purchases though, but most do.
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Aug 19, 2012, 07:56 PM	#3
xlii macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millis, Massachusetts	I got the Blu-ray of The Hunger Games from Amazon and had a choice of Ultra Violet or iTunes. iTunes gave me a 1080p download. Like you, I use makemkv and put the movie on a disk drive attached to my TV.
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Aug 19, 2012, 08:40 PM	#4
loboreeves macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2010	The Jaws Blu-ray also comes with an HD Digital Copy.
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Aug 20, 2012, 04:28 PM	#5
SpyderDriver macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2007	Do digital copies require a disc or can I use a purchased code from eBay?
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Aug 20, 2012, 08:14 PM	#8
benh911f macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2009	HBO is now also releasing their Digital Copies in HD, even re-releasing some older Seasons of shows (True Blood, etc.) that have already been released on BD, with their new HBO Select packaging. They include the BD, DVD, and HD Digital Copies. I really hope all the studios start following suit and start releasing their Digital Copies in HD.
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Aug 21, 2012, 07:56 AM	#10
randy98mtu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2009	This is very encouraging news. I don't particularly enjoy encoding movies. I'd rather buy the disc and just download the file.
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Aug 21, 2012, 12:54 PM	#12
yancey47 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2008	This is some good news. Do you get the iTunes extras as well?
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Aug 22, 2012, 04:19 PM	#19
Roy G Biv macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2010	Yo yo, could this possibly apply retroactively in the future to past purchases? This makes digital copies relevant again!
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Aug 23, 2012, 04:38 PM	#20
MightyWhite macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oxford UK	Battleship is...... ...., standard def.
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Aug 23, 2012, 09:15 PM	#21
Nikhil72 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York City	Does anyone know if the standard (non Blu-Ray) edition's digital copy gives you a choice of UltraViolet or iTunes (even SD download)? Or is the regular release limited to UV? __________________ 13" MacBook Air 2012 w/ 512GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Mountain Lion 64gb iPad "3" LTE 64gb iPhone 5 LTE - Black/Slate
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Aug 25, 2012, 05:58 PM	#24
bluewooster macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	If True Blood and Game of Thrones are HD, anyone know about Boardwalk Empire? (i.e is this something HBO is doing with all their TV shows?)
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