Cabin In The Woods (Blu-ray SteelBook) (HMV Exclusive) [UK]

[justintime2k]

Release date: September 24th, 2012
Purchase link: HMV.com (sold-out)
Price: £16

Actual pictures: (Thanks to snooloui)

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Special Note: Reports of playback issues have prompted Lionsgate to initiate a replacement disc program. Check out posts #416, 420 and 424.

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Look at the disc. You see a LIONSGATE logo to the left of the BLURAY DISC logo.

Under the Lionsgate part is a number:
LGB94935 - Original pressing
LGB94935B - Replacement fixed version

Official note from HMV below -

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Dear hmv Customer,

We are writing to you in relation to your order for the following item:
Cat.No: LGB94935A Barcode: 5060223768007 &nb sp;
Artist: GODDARD-DIR, DREW: KRISTEN CONNOLLY: CHRIS HEMSWORTH
Title : CABIN IN THE WOODS: HMV EXCLUSIVE: STEELBOOK

It has come to our attention that the supplier, due to a manufacturing fault, has recalled the item.

In order to resolve the issue, the manufacturer will supply us, hmv, with replacement discs, which we will post to you. We hope to have the replacement disc with you in approximately two weeks.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused. We are working closely with the manufacturer to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Please feel free to contact us if you require further assistance.

Kind Regards,
Online Customer Service Team
www.hmv.com

 

[CaptainCoffee]

My copy arrived this morning in mint condition. I wonder when they will get these back on sale?

 

[Sigill]

Still waiting for mine to arrive.

 

[Antman]

Flip where did you get your copy? I'm still waiting on my HMV to get them in. I preordered it instore weeks back

My local HMV has cleared all copies of the steelbook and amaray and just left DVD on show.

 

[lgans316]

Is this a thing? Are people buying these steelbooks and never opening them? I don't think I understand...

Same here but it is okay to keep one copy sealed if they have multiple copies or have no interest in watching the movie.

However, it feels weird to keep everything sealed and have fun by looking at the pics posted online. Like having an Ice Cream near your mouth and not eating it.

 

[Flip]

Got my copy today so I'm going to try my luck & give it a spin now

---------- Post added at 12:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:33 PM ----------

1 freeze 3 minutes in .. another after 4 mins ....

i put a bit of this on the disc and it played perfectly

 

[creasey275]

Will this get re-stocked in the steelbook?

 

[CaptainCoffee]

I'd imagine they would just keep the steelbooks sealed and include the replacement discs with any copies that are purchased in the future.

 

[RiX]

Its started already, some idiot on ebay uk item number 280977186700

Sorry posted this from work, couldn't get the link there, here it is £100

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280977186.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=280977186700&_rdc=1

 

[Sigill]

I'd imagine they would just keep the steelbooks sealed and include the replacement discs with any copies that are purchased in the future.

I don't think they will do that. I'm pretty sure they will put the new discs in and reseal them. They can't be seen to be giving out faulty discs with every steelbook.

 

[CaptainCoffee]

I also thought about that. I keep hearing they are in financial trouble at the minute so it wouldn't surprise me. It wouldn't cost as much as resealing all the steelbooks again that's for sure.

 

[Alienkidmj12]

question, is the title on the box of this film meant to be smudged ? i seen faint lines on the front of the box too, not sure if its the effect or its faulted ?

 

[Sigill]

question, is the title on the box of this film meant to be smudged ? i seen faint lines on the front of the box too, not sure if its the effect or its faulted ?

Looing at the other pictures I think it's supposed to look like that.

 

[dvdjunkie]

I'm so frustrated. I have emailed HMV twice about the steelbook in my video being scratched at the back and I keep getting the generic response relating to the playback issues! I know about this but I need a new case! Jeeez!

 

[Sigill]

A reminder guys, if you want to discuss ebay prices can you please do it in the eBay discussion thread and not here.

 

[zoneism]

I don't think they will do that. I'm pretty sure they will put the new discs in and reseal them. They can't be seen to be giving out faulty discs with every steelbook.

I also thought about that. I keep hearing they are in financial trouble at the minute so it wouldn't surprise me. It wouldn't cost as much as resealing all the steelbooks again that's for sure.

The studio will no doubt pick up the bill as it is their error. The thing that worries me is how many are going to get damaged in the process of adding the new discs. If the blind swordsman in the HMV warehouse can't open the boxes without slicing the product, just think of what could happen when they have to open each steelbook individually!

Now that could be what makes this steelbook rare

 

[seether254]

The studio will no doubt pick up the bill as it is their error. The thing that worries me is how many are going to get damaged in the process of adding the new discs. If the blind swordsman in the HMV warehouse can't open the boxes without slicing the product, just think of what could happen when they have to open each steelbook individually!

Now that could be what makes this steelbook rare

This is like doomsday for a studio. They basically have to do another print run without making any money on the first one. In addition they also have to pay people to re-insert the discs in the steels (if thats what they're going to do).

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

I believe Technicolor will have to pick up the tab on this...

 

[cooey]

The amount of money the studio earns, this will hardly dent their pockets and a lot of people will admire them for admitting that there was a cock-up and admire them for how quickly they are willing to fix everything

 

[Konflick]

Just a quick question... My brother bought a copy and its still sealed. I told him dont open coz there is some faulty. What do you think guys my brother gonna do? Thanks

 

[cooey]

If he bought it he'll get replacement discs. Depends if he opens his steelbooks or keeps them sealed