Blu-ray iTunes Digital Copies Now Redeemable in HD?

[takasugi]

I purchased the 3D/2D/Digital copy version of Titanic - plugged in the code and...SD download!! I was hoping HD versions would become the new standard!!

[ltb7]

Originally Posted by takasugi

I purchased the 3D/2D/Digital copy version of Titanic - plugged in the code and...SD download!! I was hoping HD versions would become the new standard!!

it would be so great!!

it seems to be new blu rays from Lionsgate Films + HBO that are giving the HD codes on itunes.....

my guess would be that these upcoming Lionsgate releases will have hd iTunes:

What to Expect When You're Expecting Blu-ray
The Cabin in the Woods Blu-ray
Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection Blu-ray

[tipp]

Originally Posted by ltb7

it would be so great!!

it seems to be new blu rays from Lionsgate Films + HBO that are giving the HD codes on itunes.....

my guess would be that these upcoming Lionsgate releases will have hd iTunes:

What to Expect When You're Expecting Blu-ray
The Cabin in the Woods Blu-ray
Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection Blu-ray

The new Jaws blu-ray was an HD copy as well, so I'm hoping the same applies for all Universal's 100th anniversary reissues, including E.T. when it comes out next month.

Something to keep in mind is that while you have the digital download site open, you can usually grab both the iTunes and Ultraviolet versions. This has worked for me with Hunger Games, Jaws, and Hugo, and all 3 are HD in Ultraviolet. I'm not a fan of Ultraviolet, but if you set up and link your accounts once, the videos will appear on most services for streaming on non-Apple devices. I can stream HDX through Vudu on a PS3 or stream on the go through Flixster. The only time I'd ever use Flixster would be if I didn't have the iTunes digital copy on my iPhone or iPad.

It would be really nice if Apple allowed the option to stream purchased movies instead of forcing you to download the entire file over WiFi. The Apple TV does it, so any other iOS device should be able to handle it.

[ltb7]

has anyone redeemed "what to expect" digital copy from blu ray? is it HD??

[outphase]

Originally Posted by tipp

The new Jaws blu-ray was an HD copy as well, so I'm hoping the same applies for all Universal's 100th anniversary reissues, including E.T. when it comes out next month.

My Universal 100th rereleases of the Bourne trilogy are in SD

[musicpenguy]

Originally Posted by tipp

The new Jaws blu-ray was an HD copy as well, so I'm hoping the same applies for all Universal's 100th anniversary reissues, including E.T. when it comes out next month.

Something to keep in mind is that while you have the digital download site open, you can usually grab both the iTunes and Ultraviolet versions. This has worked for me with Hunger Games, Jaws, and Hugo, and all 3 are HD in Ultraviolet. I'm not a fan of Ultraviolet, but if you set up and link your accounts once, the videos will appear on most services for streaming on non-Apple devices. I can stream HDX through Vudu on a PS3 or stream on the go through Flixster. The only time I'd ever use Flixster would be if I didn't have the iTunes digital copy on my iPhone or iPad.

It would be really nice if Apple allowed the option to stream purchased movies instead of forcing you to download the entire file over WiFi. The Apple TV does it, so any other iOS device should be able to handle it.

You can sorta stream on the Mac - after about a minute it will say this movie is ready to play - and it will fake stream it - quite nice - iOS is the only problem child that doesn't let you do streaming of any sort - hope iOS 6 will change that but nothing announced so far.

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Originally Posted by Risco

Yup, mine is 1080p

Preferred video settings is NOT what you need to look at you need to check out the STORE pane where it says preferred DOWNLOAD option. - Much different

[donrsd]

Originally Posted by tipp

The new Jaws blu-ray was an HD copy as well, so I'm hoping the same applies for all Universal's 100th anniversary reissues, including E.T. when it comes out next month.

Something to keep in mind is that while you have the digital download site open, you can usually grab both the iTunes and Ultraviolet versions. This has worked for me with Hunger Games, Jaws, and Hugo, and all 3 are HD in Ultraviolet. I'm not a fan of Ultraviolet, but if you set up and link your accounts once, the videos will appear on most services for streaming on non-Apple devices. I can stream HDX through Vudu on a PS3 or stream on the go through Flixster. The only time I'd ever use Flixster would be if I didn't have the iTunes digital copy on my iPhone or iPad.

It would be really nice if Apple allowed the option to stream purchased movies instead of forcing you to download the entire file over WiFi. The Apple TV does it, so any other iOS device should be able to handle it.

I always download the VUDU version, if its included.
I like the iTunes version better, but VUDU usually comes in 1080p.
Why doesnt iTunes allow me to download an HD copy for every bluray digital copy code that I redeem!!??

Granted, I have about 117 iTunes digital copies now......but its the point.
I assume that one day we will be allowed to download HD versions of our movies for little to no charge........Hopefully

Originally Posted by outphase

My Universal 100th rereleases of the Bourne trilogy are in SD

That stinks. The iTunes digital copies dont look bad, but you can tell they arent HD when watching on your Apple TV.

[musicpenguy]

[QUOTE=donrsd;15635625]I always download the VUDU version, if its included.
I like the iTunes version better, but VUDU usually comes in 1080p.
Why doesnt iTunes allow me to download an HD copy for every bluray digital copy code that I redeem!!??

Blame the content providers they are the ones that tell iTunes what copy have have rights to.

[doctorcrentist]

Has anyone done any digging to see if the Avengers digital download will download in HD? I know that the iTunes Store direct purchase of The Avengers (and likely any potentially-included HD download) is only 720p and not true 1080p, but its better than SD, right?

Please advise. Thanks!

[pjarvi]

Piranha 3DD 3-Disc 3D combo pack (that's a lot of 'D's ) downloads the HD version for iTunes.

[ltb7]

The Cabin in the Woods Blu-ray comes with HD itunes download

would be great to have a list of movies that have the HD itunes download!

[davwin]

I can confirm Cabin in the Woods in HD with the download code here as well. Very nice and even included the Extras - sometimes they don't in UK for whatever reason...

[812crew]

has anyone tried the other Universal 100th Anniversary ones aside from Jaws to see if they're HD? A lot of these titles just got rereleased with digital copies.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?...qid=1348158680

[tipp]

Originally Posted by outphase

My Universal 100th rereleases of the Bourne trilogy are in SD

Those were released in January though. The first HD codes just started popping up in the last month or so it was probably a recent policy change that would only apply to Blu-rays manufactured since then. I would also assume that this was a change pushed for by Apple, because the studios love making people buy their content 10 different times in every format imaginable. But it clearly doesn't make sense for you to only get an SD copy with a Blu-ray. Hopefully this will become standard across the board for all studios soon.

[starkmj]

I'm really waiting to hear if the digital copy on this one is HD or not.

If not, I may buy the iTunes version. I like the convenience of it being available in the Cloud from on my Apple TV.

[rlu929s]

I agree. I've a best buy certificate and am waiting. I may just go in to BB and buy a itunes card with my certificate and use that to get the digital version off iTunes.

Digital is where it's at....don't like messing with disc anymore.

[Primejimbo]

Originally Posted by starkmj

I'm really waiting to hear if the digital copy on this one is HD or not.

If not, I may buy the iTunes version. I like the convenience of it being available in the Cloud from on my Apple TV.

Originally Posted by rlu929s

I agree. I've a best buy certificate and am waiting. I may just go in to BB and buy a itunes card with my certificate and use that to get the digital version off iTunes.

Digital is where it's at....don't like messing with disc anymore.

Target has a smoking deal. 3D Blu Ray disc, 2D Blu Ray disc, DVD, digital down load, and more for $19.99
This would be awesome if the digal download was 1080P from iTunes.

Edit: that Target deal is on-line only

[Stuipdboy1000]

UK copy of The Dictator is in SD but comes with an iTunes Extra file.

[thesheleys]

Originally Posted by Primejimbo

Target has a smoking deal. 3D Blu Ray disc, 2D Blu Ray disc, DVD, digital down load, and more for $19.99
This would be awesome if the digal download was 1080P from iTunes.

Edit: that Target deal is on-line only

Nope it is in store also. Just picked my copy up!

[Primejimbo]

Originally Posted by thesheleys

Nope it is in store also. Just picked my copy up!

Awesome! Can you let us know if the digital copy is in 1080P?
Thanks!

[thesheleys]

Originally Posted by Primejimbo

Awesome! Can you let us know if the digital copy is in 1080P?
Thanks!

As soon as I get home tonight I will find out.

[Primejimbo]

Originally Posted by thesheleys

As soon as I get home tonight I will find out.

I just got a copy, that was too good of a deal to pass up. If I find out what the download is, I'll post for everyone.

[donrsd]

Ill know tonight if its HD iTunes digital copy.
Remember, this title is a DISNEY TITLE......didnt Disney say they are going the HD route for digital copies?

[Primejimbo]

Originally Posted by thesheleys

As soon as I get home tonight I will find out.

I am downloading now and it's 2.04 GB... I doubt if that is HD
oh well, for that price of everything, it was too good not to get it.

[ltb7]

Originally Posted by Primejimbo

I am downloading now and it's 2.04 GB... I doubt if that is HD
oh well, for that price of everything, it was too good not to get it.

it would say HD next to it on the download page