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| Registered: January 22, 2008 | | Posts: 10 |
| | Posted: | | | | I just bought the Interstella 5555 blu ray from amazon. I assumed it was region one because it is in english and NTSC, however it does not show up in the database. The UPC/EAN is 5099967851591. I thought maybe it was a region 2, so I tried changing the region and searched by title. The UPC/EAN that I have is not listed in the database in that region either. Is there a way to verify the region? I went ahead and made my profile for the disc, but am curious if there is another profile with that UPC/EAN. Maybe I have a different region? Any help would be appreciated.
I only say EAN because after reading the contributing rules it stated that most US releases are 12 digits long, and EANs are 13. | | | | Every man dies, but not every man truly lives. |
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| Registered: October 30, 2011 | Reputation:  |  Posts: 1,870 |
| | Posted: | | | | Well amazon has two listings for this and both appear to be imports using ASIN's that point to EAN 5099967851591. In the descriptions it says imports.
The DVDP DB has the Blu-ray version for the UK and France under EAN 5099967851492
I looked on Blu-ray.com and it appears that it was released in Canada under EAN 5099967851591
Blu-ray.com also shows a US version, but that is actually incorrect since it points to the import version on Amazon. and because the US does not use 13 digit EAN's. But that is a known issue with Blu-ray.com, sometimes it will state that there is a US version when amazon.com (US) is selling an import.
I would look closely at the packaging to double check the locality
Usually the back can give clues on the distribution and of course rating labels can help
If you find this to be the Canadian import I would clone it from 5099967851492 to your EAN, put new scans with your EAN and of course any other differences and add it. |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 1,279 |
| | Posted: | | | | You can use a program called Anydvd to check the region coding (it has a 30 day free trial). However I suspect you'll find it's region free.
The problem with music dvd's is that they do tend to be released in multiple localities with the same packaging, which means they have multiple ratings. So long as the rating (or 'exempt' equivalent) for your locality appears on it then there's no reason not to submit it using US as the locality.
NTSC isn't a reliable indicator as some firms release NTSC version of titles in the UK as most UK players/TVs are capable of playing the standard (I have quite a few anime titles like this dual coded R1 & R2).
Interesting to note the UK database entry doesn't have the Exempt logo on it, not sure if that means it's not an official UK release. | | | | IVS Registered: January 2, 2002 |
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| Registered: March 27, 2007 |  Posts: 98 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Lithurge: Quote:
Interesting to note the UK database entry doesn't have the Exempt logo on it, not sure if that means it's not an official UK release. [b]The ‘E’ symbol is not an official symbol and does not have any legal standing. Nor is it a requirement that it should appear on videos/DVDs, unlike the BBFC classification symbols. Under the Video Recordings Act 1984, it is responsibility of the distributor to decide whether or not a work is exempt, and distributors have tended to put an ‘E’ symbol on videos/DVDs as guidance to the public. The BBFC does not examine exempted works, nor does it decide whether or not a work is exempt.[/b] Taken from the FAQ's on the BBFC website |
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| Registered: March 14, 2007 |  Posts: 2,337 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Lithurge: Quote:
You can use a program called Anydvd to check the region coding (it has a 30 day free trial). Or VSO Inspector. It's freeware. |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 1,279 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting dfmorgan: Quote:
[b]The ‘E’ symbol is not an official symbol and does not have any legal standing. Nor is it a requirement that it should appear on videos/DVDs, unlike the BBFC classification symbols.
I know, just surprised me as every release of an exempt title I've seen has had the E on it, which makes this one unusual. Especially as they went to the trouble of putting an advisory on it in both French and English about it being suitable for all. | | | | IVS Registered: January 2, 2002 |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 1,279 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Kulju: Quote:
Or VSO Inspector. It's freeware. Thank you, a friend of mine has been looking for a freebie tool for this. | | | | IVS Registered: January 2, 2002 |
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| Registered: October 30, 2011 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 1,870 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Lithurge: Quote:
Quoting dfmorgan:
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[b]The ‘E’ symbol is not an official symbol and does not have any legal standing. Nor is it a requirement that it should appear on videos/DVDs, unlike the BBFC classification symbols.
I know, just surprised me as every release of an exempt title I've seen has had the E on it, which makes this one unusual. Especially as they went to the trouble of putting an advisory on it in both French and English about it being suitable for all. If both French and English are there I bet it is the Canadian release which Blu-ray.com shows with the same EAN |
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| Registered: March 14, 2007 | | Posts: 5,734 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Kulju: Quote:
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You can use a program called Anydvd to check the region coding
Or VSO Inspector. It's freeware. VSO Inspector can check Blu-ray region coding? | | | | Don't confuse while the film is playing with when the film is played. [Ken Cole, DVD Profiler Architect] |
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| Registered: March 14, 2007 | | Posts: 5,734 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Gigboy: Quote:
I just bought the Interstella 5555 blu ray from amazon. I assumed it was region one because it is in english and NTSC The Blu-ray could be region A and have no NTSC. | | | | Don't confuse while the film is playing with when the film is played. [Ken Cole, DVD Profiler Architect] |
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