Ex Machina (Blu-ray SteelBook) (FilmArena Collection #18) [Czech Republic]

[Jospef]

Release date: October 2, 2015
Purchase link: FilmArena (sold out)
Price: 699 CZK (€26.57)
Notes: Limited to 751 copies
Group Buy (closed): carllenc

Spoiler: Live steelbook photos:

- WWA steelbook - same as Zavvi etc. (even though it looks little different from these photos - it is because of light)
- front embossed; back "AVA" title debossed

Spoiler: Audio, subtitles, region, extras info:

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English; DTS 5.1 Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish; Dolby Digital 5.1 Polish, Russian, Thai, Turkish
Subtitles: English, Czech, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Estonian, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Region: ABC

Extras:
- The Story (00:02:17)
- The Cast (00:03:08)
- The Design (00:02:48)
- Creating Ava (00:03:17)
- The Turing Test (00:01:51)

-Single Blu-ray disc SteelBook,
- WEA FullSlip original packaging, with an attractive finish,
- Lenticular magnet with 3D effect of AVA,
- 32-page PhotoBook,
- Collectible Character Cards with protagonists,
- Collectible Art Cards art cards with interior design sketches,
- Numbered Plastic Collectible Card and of course a Holographic Sticker with the indication of the number of your Collector's Edition,
- And also a special bonus in the form of Collectible Poster with technical drawing of AVA Android.

 

[Aw 83]

Got mine today aswell will give it a check to be on the safe side.

 

[Blu-devil]

Was going to post a photo set this evening, but found out this afternoon that a close friend had just died. So not really in the mood TBH.

 

[leelee17]

Actually received a response to the 2nd email i sent Filmarena. Here it is,

Dear Sir,

we are very sorry about this situation but unfortunately as we said we would like to assure you that these lenticulars correspond to the standard quality control, as well as lenticulars to previous editions. We try to prepare each edition with utmost care. Thank You for You feedback.

We are sorry for inconveniences.

Best regards.

CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CyberT]

Was going to post a photo set this evening, but found out this afternoon that a close friend had just died. So not really in the mood TBH.

Really sorry to hear that. My condolences to you.

 

[Aw 83]

So sorry to hear that @Blu-devil mate please accept my condolences to.

 

[Blu-devil]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

 

[Blu-devil]

Ex_Machina (Film Arena- Czech Republic) With USA Disc & Custom Artcard.
No movement or depth on Lenticular, just happy that it is undamaged. Thanks again @carlienc.
For my friend Haydn R.I.P.

Spoiler

 

[Norwichlad]

Received today. Many thanks @carllenc checked the lenti, looks ok. It is however terrible with hardly any movement. Other than that it's another great FA package

 

[StifflersDad]

Ex_Machina (Film Arena- Czech Republic) With USA Disc & Custom Artcard.
No movement or depth on Lenticular, just happy that it is undamaged. Thanks again @carlienc.
For my friend Haydn R.I.P.

Spoiler

Great pics. Is the US disc superior?

 

[Blu-devil]

Has a lot more extras. Audio is dts-X / dts HDMA 7.1

 

[Aw 83]

Congratulations my friend @Blu-devil upon receiving this looks beautiful.

 

[InAFalsetto]

Has a lot more extras. Audio is dts-X / dts HDMA 7.1

region free ?

The film hardly has any epic sound track like T2, Interstellar, Drive or The Guest to justify 7.1

 

[Actarus]

region free ?

The film hardly has any epic sound track like T2, Interstellar, Drive or The Guest to justify 7.1

are you asking if it is Region Free ? if so yes indeed it is and I agree about the sound, but if they can put it in, why not !?
...maybe in the Theatre it made a difference, but for me on my TV won't matter...

Lovely, Just Lovely Package...another Stunning Release from FAC...
And for the Lenti, yes the 3D one with no flip flop effect are not the greatest, they rarely impress me.
Mockingjay and Kingsman had flip flop effect and were so wickedly well done !

@Blu-devil I know we don't know each other mate, but my sincere condolences

 

[InAFalsetto]

are you asking if it is Region Free ? if so yes indeed it is and I agree about the sound, but if they can put it in, why not !?
...maybe in the Theatre it made a difference, but for me on my TV won't matter...

Yeah I like having the best version. Might swap the disc in the future if I come across the US version at a reasonable price.

 

[blu-steel]

Boy it amazes me how high a bar FA has set on full slips. I think this one might be the best one so far. Have to see it in hand first to make that call. Glad to hear that people are getting good lentis. Maybe it was just a small part of the batch that fell onto the street or Wolverine had a go at.

 

[Blu-devil]

Sleeve states (A) only. Whether that is correct I'm not sure.

 

[Actarus]

Yeah I like having the best version. Might swap the disc in the future if I come across the US version at a reasonable price.

Unless you have the proper sound system for it, just to get the US version for the sound IMO is not worth it... the more I think of it in regards to discussions I had with a member who is very knowledgeable in regards to sound(as I also want to collect the 7/1 when it was only 5.1), I was explained that some/many movies even if you play 7.1 versus 5.1 you most probably won't notice the difference.

 

[StifflersDad]

Unless you have the proper sound system for it, just to get the US version for the sound IMO is not worth it... the more I think of it in regards to discussions I had with a member who is very knowledgeable in regards to sound(as I also want to collect the 7/1 when it was only 5.1), I was explained that some/many movies even if you play 7.1 versus 5.1 you most probably won't notice the difference.

I beg to differ. I have had a 7.1 system for more than 5 years and the difference for most movies with a 7.1 encode is obvious.

 

[Actarus]

I beg to differ. I have had a 7.1 system for more than 5 years and the difference for most movies with a 7.1 encode is obvious.

I am no expert, I only stated what I had heard...in any case, the majority of movies have 7.1 or Dolby Atmos(starting to be more and more present)...but for me I just have my Tv speakers as I can't put movies loud so I only select those 7.1 and Atmos for the Future.

In the OP it Stated Region ABC, I would have doubted that FA would release a Disk not playable in Czech republic(since they are Region B I'm pretty sure)

 

[StifflersDad]

I am no expert, I only stated what I had heard...in any case, the majority of movies have 7.1 or Dolby Atmos(starting to be more and more present)...but for me I just have my Tv speakers as I can't put movies loud so I only select those 7.1 and Atmos for the Future.

No worries mate. I was just expressing my views. Different strokes for different folks.