Author Topic: This is a call . . . . (Read 8022 times)

Roadkill · « **on:** December 08, 2005, 04:53:06 pm »

Regarding the "Finish line . . . " DVD Movie.

It's only available in Region 1 Format in the states:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8020000342&fromMakeTrack=true

But I emailed the guy to ask if a PAL version was possible . . .

"
Hello, Mate.

There is a fair amount of interest in this Movie in the U.S Auto scene here in the U.K . . . and it's been the subject of several threads on related forums.
Any chance of a PAL version for us Limey's ?

Cheers.
"

I Think it would be good if we all (assuming we'd like a copy) ask similar questions to raise the interest in a Region 2 version.

Original Link:

http://www.finishlinemovie.com/

Roadkill · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:07:37 pm »

Oh and . . .

http://www.finishlinemovie.com/movie/final%20video.wmv

55starchief · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:07:39 pm »

Why not just Multi region your player, lot easier than re encoding a region 1 too region 2

What player have you got? you m,ight be able to do it with the handset

Roadkill · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:10:53 pm »

Erm a Toshiba something.

55starchief · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:11:42 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

Erm a Toshiba something.

Get me the model number and i will have a look

Roadkill · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:14:21 pm »

Okkies . . .

55starchief · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:36:11 pm »

http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/info/multiregion/hackable.asp?Page=74

here are the toshiba codes

FUBAR · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:41:26 pm »

I have a multi-region player so I'm sorted

all round to mine cos i'm ordering that ASAP!

FUBAR · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:47:47 pm »

don't trust e-bay with DVDs though, i'll order it through playUSA.com but they don't have it in stock... or on their search results...

Roadkill · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:58:02 pm »

What Multi-regional have you got ?

FUBAR · « **Reply #10 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:22:56 pm »

Its a Panasonic Jobby, had it a few years but Its a damn good player, bought it from techtronics.com but unfortunatly that site has closed down now

FUBAR · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:40:39 pm »

Ok, the EBay seller is genuine as its linked from the movie site, i've ordered my copy now

When this turns up a Night in with some beer & a projector is on the cards I feel!

Roadkill · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:43:50 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

When this turns up a Night in with some beer & a projector is on the cards I feel!

You're on.

Maybe I'll pick up a copy of "Dazed and Confused" too . . .

FUBAR · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:45:47 pm »

This film is going to be one of those "hard to get types" if its not being sold through any major retailers

looks schweet

55starchief · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:55:29 pm »

well i have the projector and sound system, just bring your own beer

FUBAR · « **Reply #15 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:58:33 pm »

and the DVD player to play the R1 disc

Roadkill · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:15:31 pm »

This is the Bizarre response I Got :

"
Hi!! I am well aware of the popularity of U.S. cars in the Land Down Under. That's why my auctions have shipping price for Australia. I just wasn't aware that you used PAL over there. I should've known. Anyhow, you're the second person to ask me about PAL. For all other serious buyers, all I can say is just E-Mail me mentioning your interest in purchasing this DVD in PAL. I will then show the E-Mails to the person who financed the whole movie. He has the final decision. I'm sure he wouldn't mind running a small batch, of say, 500 DVD in PAL, if the interest was there. But, unless others chime in to get their vote counted, I have no way of proving that others would be interested in a PAL version of this DVD. I appreciate your interest in this DVD. I will tell him of everyone interested in this DVD in PAL.
"

I Replyed :

"
Australia ?!? LOL, I did say U.K in there somewhere I'm sure, can't speak for the Aussies but I know several who are Muscle Car fans . . . .

I've spoke to a few people already within our car club (in the U.K) and the general view is to purchase Region 1 anyway as most DVD players thesedays are multi-regional.

Thanks for the quick response, I'll be purchasing my copy as soon as I check my DVD player.
"

FUBAR · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:16:45 pm »

I saw that response on there and had a good chuckle

down under?!!?!?!?!!

Roadkill · « **Reply #18 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:18:19 pm »

I Think the "Limey" bit threw him ?

Limey, Aussie - Same thing !!!

Roadkill · « **Reply #19 on:** December 09, 2005, 01:44:39 am »

Brought my copy.

FUBAR · « **Reply #20 on:** December 09, 2005, 02:02:52 am »

cool
we should get them similar times then m8

Sammy Lou · « **Reply #21 on:** December 09, 2005, 06:19:07 am »

Graeme. Dean says the DVD player is a Toshiba, SD-231E

Can this be a Multi-regional

55starchief · « **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2005, 04:06:10 pm »

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks.php?select=Toshiba+SD220E

you need to get chris to do this mate, it seems this SD220 hack works on the SD231

Incursus · « **Reply #23 on:** December 09, 2005, 04:17:33 pm »

Sounds easy enough.

Where do I sign the disclaimer

Any errors, faults, smoke or fire caused by anything I have ever done to said DVD player are null and void for ever and one day.

Signed.

____________

FUBAR · « **Reply #24 on:** December 09, 2005, 04:19:01 pm »

thats why I bought mine chipped

never had any problems with it at all