Watching Pirates of the Caribbean today, I also saw a trailer from Disney, promoting the list of movies they’re planning to re-release on Blu-Ray DVD. The list includes quite a few well-known/well-loved movies such as The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean and even a few less liked movies such as Herbie: Fully Loaded. All in High Definition.
A few months ago I finally saw what a High-Definition TV image looks like. I don’t see myself running out to buy an HDTV any time soon, but I do have to admit to being surprised at how sharp the image was. The people in the images looked almost real enough that you could reach out and touch them.
And that’s the odd thing. Several of the titles Disney is planning to re-release are cartoons. I don’t understand the benefit. The cartoons will perhaps look more cartoony?
Of course, there is one important benefit. If people run out and buy the movies just so they can say they have the Blu-Ray version, Disney will make a fistful of cash. Good for them I guess, but I think I’ll pass.
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I love my HDTV because the picture is so much sharper. In fact, I can’t stand watching “regular” tv anymore and if I have the option between my non-HD channels and my HD channels, I’m watching “Desperate Housewives” in hi-def.
As for cartoons, they look much sharper and clearer in HD. I’m not going out to by new versions of any cartoons I already own (but it is harder to watch my Beauty and the Beast VHS tape since I don’t own a VHS player any more!).