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  #3143086 5-Oct-2023 11:26
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Movieman:

 

 

For anyone who can actually get anything shipped to NZ from JBAU; They have a 20% off sale on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD until October 8th.

 

 

Further to the above post, I browsed JBAU website, but there is nothing to say that they have stopped shipping to NZ, in fact we are on the list of countries that they ship to. I did a dummy run on The Batman, but I still got the message "Sorry, one or more of your items are unavailable for delivery. Please remove it above or try a different delivery method." I used to get that message occasionally when ordering, but I still had success with some titles. Now, I get the message on everything I order.

 

I have contacted their support team, asking how I can put my order through successfully. They have acknowledged my request and I am waiting for a reply.

 

EDIT: Well I haven't heard back from JBAU yet, but a member on another forum posted this reply to my problem. 

 

"That means they're out of stock at their online fulfillment centre for that item. Gotta be careful of that when you aren't in Australia because that happens when things have been out a while. It's a pity they don't have an indicator on the website, you don't know until you trying checking out and they'll only ship overseas from that centre."

 

If this is correct, then we may have success if we order newer titles, or just take pot luck with the older films. At least they haven't cut us off completely, but its frustrating trying to find something that will ship to here. 😒

 

I'll just throw 15-20 titles into my basket and maybe I'll get three or four that will be delivered. 😁

 

I've just done another dummy run with Dr Strangelove, which is a new release.....and the order was accepted for delivery in 2 to 6 weeks....Eureka! Then I cancelled the order 😀





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  #3144251 8-Oct-2023 11:38
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There are often late changes to the artwork on the 4K Ultra HD cases. I have just been caught out with an unexpected change to the Gran Turismo artwork, which I will fix shortly, and I believe to be an improvement. JBNZ also seem to get caught out occasionally, and they still haven't updated some already released titles including The Flash standard release. You can rely on this thread to "get it right" before release date. Just check the weekly release schedule and click on the link at the side of the title you want to check. If there is no link, then the final artwork and/or specs are not yet available.

 

I also know what the Barbie artwork and specs are, but I'll wait until its official before I post.





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  #3144255 8-Oct-2023 12:00
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GRAN TURISMO (2023) STEELBOOK

 

 

Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you're fueled from within.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES:

 

  • Deleted and extended scenes
  • The Engine: Driving the visuals
  • The Pit Crew: The Action and Stunts
  • The Garage: The Amazing Automobiles
  • The Plan: The True Story of Jann Mardenborough
  • The Wheels: The Fast-Acting Cast
  • Optional English, English SDH, French, and Spanish subtitles for the main feature

 

Distributor: Universal/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

 

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

 

Video: Dolby Vision/HDR10

 

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

 

Aspect Ratio: 1.90:1

 

Run Time: 135 Minutes

 

NZ Classification: M





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  #3144258 8-Oct-2023 12:03
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GRAN TURISMO (2023) Updated with Final Artwork.

 

 

Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you're fueled from within.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES:

 

  • Deleted and extended scenes
  • The Engine: Driving the visuals
  • The Pit Crew: The Action and Stunts
  • The Garage: The Amazing Automobiles
  • The Plan: The True Story of Jann Mardenborough
  • The Wheels: The Fast-Acting Cast
  • Optional English, English SDH, French, and Spanish subtitles for the main feature

 

Distributor: Universal/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

 

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

 

Video: Dolby Vision/HDR10

 

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

 

Aspect Ratio: 1.90:1

 

Run Time: 135 Minutes

 

NZ Classification: M





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  #3144265 8-Oct-2023 12:46
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There are two titles of note on the JBAU website which have not yet been announced for NZ:-

 

THE EQUALIZER 3 - 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray, Standard and SteelBook Editions - Release Date • TBA - Limit of one item per customer. Which COULD mean that NZ will not get any.

 

MEG 2: The Trench - 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray, Standard and SteelBook Editions - Release Date • November 01st - No limit on either option.

 

 





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  #3144273 8-Oct-2023 13:16
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FYI. Gran Turismo is getting two SteelBooks,  an Orange Edition which is the one that we are getting, and a Blue Edition being released in the UK and parts of Europe.

 

Here is the Blu Edition artwork:-

 





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  #3144666 9-Oct-2023 16:47
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JBNZ have now added the following to their pre-orders.

 

Meg 2: The Trench (2023) [$49.98} • Release Date - November 01st •

 

Meg 2: The Trench (2023) SteelBook [$56.98} • Release Date - November 01st •

 

To Kill a Mockingbird: 60th Anniversary Edition (1962) [$39.98] • Release Date - November 22nd •

 

Field of Dreams (1989] [$54.98] • Release Date - November 22nd •

 

I don't know about the rest of you, but those prices seem prohibitive to me unless you are an avid collector.





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  #3144883 10-Oct-2023 11:09
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Movieman:

 

I don't know about the rest of you, but those prices seem prohibitive to me unless you are an avid collector.

 

 

 

 

$49.98 for a new release seems quite excessive! I can understand higher prices for boutique releases and maybe restorations, but not for something like Meg 2.


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  #3144903 10-Oct-2023 11:56
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chrismitchell:

 

$49.98 for a new release seems quite excessive! I can understand higher prices for boutique releases and maybe restorations, but not for something like Meg 2.

 

 

Absolutely agree. Sales of 4K discs in this country must be pretty low? and i would love to see the figures. I have been watching the prices creep up to the $50 or higher mark over the last year or 2. Yup thats a great way to increase sales...not. I used to buy lots of them locally and regularly,especially during sales but these days thats dwindled quite a bit. I tend to go to my go to JB Hifi aus sales and get friends to send them to over me. 

 

 





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  #3144914 10-Oct-2023 12:18
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ARIKIP:

 

chrismitchell:

 

$49.98 for a new release seems quite excessive! I can understand higher prices for boutique releases and maybe restorations, but not for something like Meg 2.

 

 

Absolutely agree. Sales of 4K discs in this country must be pretty low? and i would love to see the figures. I have been watching the prices creep up to the $50 or higher mark over the last year or 2. Yup thats a great way to increase sales...not. I used to buy lots of them locally and regularly, especiallyduring sales but these days thats dwindled quite a bit. I tend to go to my go to JB Hifi aus sales and get friends to send them to over me. 

 

 

I have got a lot more selective on what I buy. I want to support the local market, but $49.98 for Meg 2 is a bit excessive (Not one that I'd buy anyway); The SteelBook at $56.98 is a little cheaper than most, which are usually NZ$59.98. JBAU have both options for Meg 2 at AU$39.98 each.

 

I will buy Mission Impossible 7 (NZ$39.98), The Equalizer 3 (hopefully it will get a NZ release or I may import it from Oz) and Gran Turismo (NZ$39.98).





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  #3144922 10-Oct-2023 12:45
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JBNZ have added three new titles to there pre-order selection.

 

Beetlejuice (1988) [$29.98] • Release Date - November 08th • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

 

The Green Mile (1999) [$29.98] • Release Date - November 08th • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

 

V For Vendetta (2005) [$29.98] • Release Date - November 08th • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)





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  #3144928 10-Oct-2023 12:57
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BEETLEJUICE (1988)

 

 

He's guaranteed to put some life into your afterlife: Thanks to an untimely demise via drowning, a young couple end up as poltergeists in their New England farmhouse, where they fail to meet the challenge of scaring away the insufferable new owners, who want to make drastic changes. In desperation, the undead newlyweds turn to an expert frightmeister, but he’s got a diabolical agenda of his own.

 

 

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

 

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

 

Video: HDR10

 

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

 

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

 

Run Time: 92 Minutes

 

NZ Classification: PG





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  #3144929 10-Oct-2023 13:03
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THE GREEN MILE (1999)

 

 

Miracles do happen: A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people’s ailments. When the cell block’s head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey’s miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man’s execution.

 

 

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

 

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

 

Video: HDR10

 

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

 

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

 

Run Time: 189 Minutes

 

NZ Classification: R16





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  #3144932 10-Oct-2023 13:12
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V FOR VENDETTA (2005)

 

 

People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people: In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.

 

 

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

 

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

 

Video: HDR10

 

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

 

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

 

Run Time: 133 Minutes

 

NZ Classification: R13





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  #3144983 10-Oct-2023 15:59
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Well, this one came out of the blue. Did NZ not get a 4K Ultra HD release when it was originally released? Its not listed on the JBAU website. Strange 😲

 

John Wick (2014) [$29.98] • Release Date - October 25th • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)





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