HIGH-DEF Disc Absolute Sales Figures.

[Groundbeef]

I don't know whats available on xbox but why not give Netflix a try. That's what I've been using.

I have Netflix. I live in IL, and I have yet to get an HD-DVD. I request them usually about 2 months before release, but they just don't have enough copies.

[hermanv]

Once upon a time I lived in the LA basin. I was lucky enough in 1968 to see 2001a Space Odysey at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Cinerama (Super Panavision 70mm projectors with a 145 degree surround screen). I'm not that sure about the 145 degrees, but the screen was wide enough that you couldn't see both edges without moving your head. This was also one of the earlier films to use multi channel surround sound.

Anyway,Wow and Wow again, pinned to the seat by the photography. I love home theater, but nothing I've seen can touch the visual drama of that presentation.

Thanks for reminding me.

[PeruvianSkies]

Once upon a time I lived in the LA basin. I was lucky enough in 1968 to see 2001a Space Odysey at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Cinerama (Super Panavision 70mm projectors with a 145 degree surround screen). I'm not that sure about the 145 degrees, but the screen was wide enough that you couldn't see both edges without moving your head. This was also one of the earlier films to use multi channel surround sound.

Anyway,Wow and Wow again, pinned to the seat by the photography. I love home theater, but nothing I've seen can touch the visual drama of that presentation.

Thanks for reminding me.

I envy you! That would have been amazing! Not only a great way to see any film, but especially one of the greatest achievements in motion picture history. A true masterwork of visual spendor and effects and the primary influence on generations of Sci-fi and special effects films. Clearly a prime example of the phrase: They don't make em' like they used to. Not only that, but they don't put them on display in full glory like this either!

I am sure your experience must have been 3-D like and that you felt like you were part OF the film, not just observing it.

[hermanv]

2001 was the only one I saw at Grauman's, I also went to the Cinerama dome on Sunset Blvd. Actually a small venue, sort of intemate. The best I can remember is:

2001
Grand Prix
Ice Staion Zebra
and Bullet (I think).

There may have been a couple more, obviously not memorable. I've seen one Imax film, but they were so enchanted with trying to make you dizzy or frightened that the concept of movie was lost. Perhaps other Imax films are or will be better.

I have yet to see an all digital movie in a theater, from what I read it doesn't seem like there are enough pixels for a screen that big.

I am looking forward to Hi Def DVD as soon as player prices for the dual format players drop or there is a clear winner in the format war.

[L.J.]

I have Netflix. I live in IL, and I have yet to get an HD-DVD. I request them usually about 2 months before release, but they just don't have enough copies.

That's strange, I've had no problems. Most Blu-ray (even new releases) are readily available. I have about 40 sitting in my queue ready to go.

Hmmm.....perhaps Blu-ray is so popular they keep a greater supply on hand

[hermanv]

Hmmm.....perhaps Blu-ray is so popular they keep a greater supply on hand

Maybe it's the other way around, HD is so popular they can't keep them in stock.

Woodchifer? Your turn.