Disney/Pixar's Cars races its way to Blu-ray in November

[MadonnasManOne]

Although I am not advocating Blu-Ray, I figured I would post this for all of those who plan to buy Cars on Blu-Ray.

From HighDefDigest.com:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/ ... atures/856

Disney Previews 'Cars' Blu-ray Interactive Features
Mon Aug 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM ET

Disney has posted a new trailer for its upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Cars,' providing a first glimpse at the disc's much-hyped interactive features.

As previously reported, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment plans to debut the animated blockbuster on November 6, when it will be one of a trio of the first Pixar releases to hit Blu-ray (alongside 'Ratatouille' and 'The Pixar Short Film Collection' ).

Hyped as the "High-Definition Event of the Year" in the lengthy trailer 'Cars' seems poised to push the limits of what we've seen so far on the Blu-ray format in terms of interactivity.

Highlighted specifically in the clip are first looks at two features exclusive to the 'Cars' Blu-ray release. Stretching the format's BD-Java capabilities is the "Car Finder" game, allowing viewers to search for over 200 models of cars hidden throughout the movie, and even "race the clock" to find a specific car in a frozen frame of film.

Also touted is the "Cine-Explore" mode, where John Lasseter "personally guides you through the making of the movie while you watch the movie." Judging from the footage that appears in the trailer, the "Cine-Explore" function looks similar to the "In-Movie Experience" picture-in-picture video commentaries common to the HD DVD format, making 'Cars' among the first announced titles to replicate this much sought-after feature on Blu-ray.

Additional announced features on 'Cars' include deleted scenes, the short film "Mater and the Ghostlight" and all of the other features included on the standard-def DVD version of the film, released late last year.

As always, you'll find full specs for 'Cars' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, under the disc's release date of November 6.

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The trailer for Cars on Blu-Ray can be seen, here:

http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/bluray/
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This release really makes me mad. As does the planned release of Ratatouille. Disney needs to realize that way more people have DVD players, than Blu-Ray players, and they shouldn't withhold a decent release on standard definition DVD. If they think that making these exclusive features available only on Blu-Ray is going to cause people to flock to Blu-Ray, I've got a message for them. Not happening with me. Until the format war is settled, I'll wait. I'm not going to let some company tell me what I should be buying. I'm the damn consumer, and I make my own decision. Anyway, enough of my rant. For those who are buying on Blu-Ray, enjoy.

[disneyboy20022]

I plan on Buying Cars On Blu Ray and Ratatouille on DVD and Blu Ray... Because I figure I might as well put the PS3 to some good use... since 2 games that I want Star Wars Legos The complete saga isnt coming out until November as well as WWE SMackdown VS Raw 2008...

I also Plan on buying Meet the Robinsons on Blu Ray and on DVD.. Mainly the dvd so that way I can watch it at other peoples house or I can loan the DVD out to a Family Friend and that way I still can watch tbe Blu Ray on my PS3.. I plan to do the same with Pirates 3....

I support Blu ray... But I also see your point of view MM1 about people who don't have access to a PS3 or simply don't want to buy a Blu Ray Disc player or PS3.. I mean I Heard that the 80 gig of the PS3 won't play as many PS2 and PS1 games as the 20 gig or 60 gig does... which if that is true.... I think PS3 is going to that System graveyard in the sky...

I mean I got my PS3 by selling Beanie babies.... and i still have 350 of them left.. Beanie Babies that is...

Anyway Back on topic...I agree with you MM1 adding some special features to a Blu Ray disc will just frustraite people but I wouldn't think it would be enought to make people go to blu Ray just yet but I Think they're plan is to frustrate people over and over until they give up and buy a PS3 or a BlU ray disc player...... Perhaps after the Holiday Season we will see more of clear winner...

[Okie Tigger]

link

Official press release

[BrandonH]

This decision disappoints me greatly. I guess I will cave and buy the single-disc DVD that's already out. I will also call customer service and let them know that I would buy a two-disc DVD if they made one, but it will be at least three years before I buy a Blu-Ray player, so they're losing my money for no good reason.

[Okie Tigger]

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php ... post315864

Got to post #48

Looks like Circuit City is going to have a special Die-Cast LQ.

[jrboy]

Found this on amazon today

Cars (2 Toy Cars) (2pc) (W/Dvd) (W/Toy) (Sub)

[goofystitch]

Interesting. It will be interesting to see what the two toys are. I know a lot of people who will be made if it's the super rare Blu-Ray Lightning McQueen that was given away through DMR when you entered a code for the Blu-Ray. Apparently not many were made because they go for a lot on eBay.

[o0Andy0o]

Found this on amazon today

Cars (2 Toy Cars) (2pc) (W/Dvd) (W/Toy) (Sub)

Ugh, I just went Blu in May and this was among the first blurays that I bought. I really want this new set now since I don't own the Dvd and would like to for the rooms with DVD. The toys would nice too.

[seanjonmc]

Cars is being re-released on Blu-ray combo pack (BD/DVD) alongside The Incredibles' Blu-ray debut next Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Not live yet but there will be a coupon



http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/pr ... rs-upgrade

[estefan]

I wasn't originally going to buy the Cars Blu-Ray, but now they've caught my interest. Plus, I've been meaning to watch it again before the sequel comes out as it's been a little over four years since I saw Cars and it's the only Pixar I don't own on some format.