Marvel's The Avengers (US - DVD R1 | BD)
Marvel/Disney has a sent over official release info and a bit of hi-res box art...
Title: Marvel's The Avengers (IMDb)
Starring: Robert Downey Jr.
SRP: $49.99, $39.99, $29.99
Further Details:
I'm guessing most of you guys have already seen some of this stuff when it first leaked, but today Marvel and Disney sent over the official info on the 4-disc 3D/2D Blu-ray combo pack, the 2-disc 2D Blu-ray and DVD releases of their massive superhero hit.
The 4-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download of the 'Inspired By' album) and 2-Disc (2D Blu-ray and DVD) will both feature:
The 1-Disc DVD release will feature
News by Gabriel Powers
Starring: Robert Downey Jr.
SRP: $49.99, $39.99, $29.99
Further Details:
I'm guessing most of you guys have already seen some of this stuff when it first leaked, but today Marvel and Disney sent over the official info on the 4-disc 3D/2D Blu-ray combo pack, the 2-disc 2D Blu-ray and DVD releases of their massive superhero hit.
The 4-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download of the 'Inspired By' album) and 2-Disc (2D Blu-ray and DVD) will both feature:
- 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio English, 7.1 DTS-HD HR French-Canadian, 5.1 Dolby Digital Latin Spanish & English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio
- English SDH, French & Spanish Subtitles
- The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App
- Assembling the Ultimate Team
- A Visual Journey
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
- Audio Commentary with Joss Whedon
- Soundgarden Music Video—“Live to Rise”
- Other Unannounced Extras
The 1-Disc DVD release will feature
- 5.1 Dolby Digital English/Latin Spanish/French Canadian & Dolby Digital 2.0 English DVS Audio
- English, French & Spanish Subtitles
- Assembling the Ultimate Team
- Audio Commentary with Joss Whedon
News by Gabriel Powers
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I love digital copies because I can watch them anywhere and leave the BDs at home to watch in all of their glory. As for expiration of the digital copies, majority do expire IF you don't download them. Once you download them, they don't!
bjh_18 wrote: Bouncy X wrote: bjh_18 wrote: felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
i can't speak for the ultraviolet stuff but dont the physical digital copies have expiration dates? because whatever one's opinion of digital copies is...that seems pretty stupid and pointless.
Many of them have an expiration date to activate them. But as long as you activate it before the expiration date, you'll have the digital copy as long as you want it. It doesn't up and delete itself from your device or from your account. And with the addition of video streaming from iCloud for iTunes digital copies, even most digital copies that you may have deleted from your computer are available for streaming or download. The UltraViolet copies operate in a similar fashion - once you activate it with your account, it's supposed to always be there until you delete it.
Never understood the expiration date - when you buy the original it should be able to be activated for as long as you own the product...
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
i can't speak for the ultraviolet stuff but dont the physical digital copies have expiration dates? because whatever one's opinion of digital copies is...that seems pretty stupid and pointless.
Many of them have an expiration date to activate them. But as long as you activate it before the expiration date, you'll have the digital copy as long as you want it. It doesn't up and delete itself from your device or from your account. And with the addition of video streaming from iCloud for iTunes digital copies, even most digital copies that you may have deleted from your computer are available for streaming or download. The UltraViolet copies operate in a similar fashion - once you activate it with your account, it's supposed to always be there until you delete it.
Never understood the expiration date - when you buy the original it should be able to be activated for as long as you own the product...
bradavon wrote: What's the release date?
September 25 for us folks in the U.S.. I'll be getting the DVD+Blu-ray pack day one.
Even though I thought the 3D post-conversion was excellent, I thought the movie plays much better in 2D. It's a really beautifully-shot and edited movie, kudos to Seamus McGarvey and editors Jeffrey Ford and Lisa Lassek.
September 25 for us folks in the U.S.. I'll be getting the DVD+Blu-ray pack day one.
Even though I thought the 3D post-conversion was excellent, I thought the movie plays much better in 2D. It's a really beautifully-shot and edited movie, kudos to Seamus McGarvey and editors Jeffrey Ford and Lisa Lassek.
What's the release date?
There have been plenty of "average" superhero films of late but I loved this.
It's the 2 Disc blu-ray for me too. I wish there was a 1 disc blu-ray because I've no interest in the DVD (I've even less interest in the 3D version).
There have been plenty of "average" superhero films of late but I loved this.
It's the 2 Disc blu-ray for me too. I wish there was a 1 disc blu-ray because I've no interest in the DVD (I've even less interest in the 3D version).
bjh_18 wrote: Many of them have an expiration date to activate them. But as long as you activate it before the expiration date, you'll have the digital copy as long as you want it. It doesn't up and delete itself from your device or from your account. And with the addition of video streaming from iCloud for iTunes digital copies, even most digital copies that you may have deleted from your computer are available for streaming or download. The UltraViolet copies operate in a similar fashion - once you activate it with your account, it's supposed to always be there until you delete it.
ohhhhh....well that makes a lot more sense, alrighty then. lol
ohhhhh....well that makes a lot more sense, alrighty then. lol
Or if you have more than one TV in the house
Bouncy X wrote: bjh_18 wrote: felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
i can't speak for the ultraviolet stuff but dont the physical digital copies have expiration dates? because whatever one's opinion of digital copies is...that seems pretty stupid and pointless.
Many of them have an expiration date to activate them. But as long as you activate it before the expiration date, you'll have the digital copy as long as you want it. It doesn't up and delete itself from your device or from your account. And with the addition of video streaming from iCloud for iTunes digital copies, even most digital copies that you may have deleted from your computer are available for streaming or download. The UltraViolet copies operate in a similar fashion - once you activate it with your account, it's supposed to always be there until you delete it.
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
i can't speak for the ultraviolet stuff but dont the physical digital copies have expiration dates? because whatever one's opinion of digital copies is...that seems pretty stupid and pointless.
Many of them have an expiration date to activate them. But as long as you activate it before the expiration date, you'll have the digital copy as long as you want it. It doesn't up and delete itself from your device or from your account. And with the addition of video streaming from iCloud for iTunes digital copies, even most digital copies that you may have deleted from your computer are available for streaming or download. The UltraViolet copies operate in a similar fashion - once you activate it with your account, it's supposed to always be there until you delete it.
felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
The standard DVD always comes in handy if you want to watch the movie on a TV yet aren't in a position to utilize a Blu-ray player. Like, say, if you go over to a friend's house and you bring along your copy of the movie, but your friend hasn't upgraded to Blu-ray yet.
The standard DVD always comes in handy if you want to watch the movie on a TV yet aren't in a position to utilize a Blu-ray player. Like, say, if you go over to a friend's house and you bring along your copy of the movie, but your friend hasn't upgraded to Blu-ray yet.
Cinque wrote: 'Bout time, dammit. Hopefully, I'll have my Blu-ray laptop by the time this comes out, so I can watch it at work...Can we get an official release date? I have wanted a computer with a bluray player for a while. The screen on my nearly 5 year old HP is dead so i use and external monitor for the time being. I am seriously considering a laptop with a blu player when i get my next one. Also bluray.com lists september 25th as the release date and i heard that too
Will either get that big fancy blu ray box set or just the plain blu/dvd combo. Depends if there's a good first week deal on the big fancy one.
bjh_18 wrote: felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
i can't speak for the ultraviolet stuff but dont the physical digital copies have expiration dates? because whatever one's opinion of digital copies is...that seems pretty stupid and pointless.
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
i can't speak for the ultraviolet stuff but dont the physical digital copies have expiration dates? because whatever one's opinion of digital copies is...that seems pretty stupid and pointless.
'Bout time, dammit. Hopefully, I'll have my Blu-ray laptop by the time this comes out, so I can watch it at work...Can we get an official release date?
felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
Beyond the fact that many people would like to watch a movie on their phone/tablet/computer while traveling, you're forgetting that many digital copies can now be streamed, many in HD, from iCloud or UltraViolet. This allows you to watch your purchased movies in several rooms at home, at a relative's home, a friend's house, a hotel room, or pretty much anywhere else you have an internet connection, without having to actually carry them around. I find the streaming digital copies to be very useful.
Yeah, DVD and Blu-ray combo packs are about future-proofing your collection. That way when you get a Blu-ray player, you won't have to chuck out your DVD and buy the Blu-ray -- it's already in the package.
felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
That's a good question with the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one. I actually bought the DVD Combo having both the Blu-ray disc and DVD for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" only because I have the first three on DVD.
That's a good question with the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one. I actually bought the DVD Combo having both the Blu-ray disc and DVD for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" only because I have the first three on DVD.
mc_serenity wrote: ILDC wrote:
They seem to be using "Marvel" as a distribution label.
That was there even when Paramount was releasing Marvel Studios' output.
But now it comes first and without "Studios".
They seem to be using "Marvel" as a distribution label.
That was there even when Paramount was releasing Marvel Studios' output.
But now it comes first and without "Studios".
I think they could've fit in one more "Marvel".
felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
I like having DVD copies so I can lend movies to my friends and family who don't have Blu-ray players.
I like having DVD copies so I can lend movies to my friends and family who don't have Blu-ray players.
Gabe Powers wrote: How do any of you know how long and inclusive those featurettes and second screen app are? It's entirely possible that these extras could be disappointing, but we're jumping to conclusions here. I'm most interested in the deleted scenes and Whedon's commentary anyway, myself.
Thank you.
Thank you.
ILDC wrote:
They seem to be using "Marvel" as a distribution label.
That was there even when Paramount was releasing Marvel Studios' output.
They seem to be using "Marvel" as a distribution label.
That was there even when Paramount was releasing Marvel Studios' output.
How do any of you know how long and inclusive those featurettes and second screen app are? It's entirely possible that these extras could be disappointing, but we're jumping to conclusions here. I'm most interested in the deleted scenes and Whedon's commentary anyway, myself.
Giovanni Alberti wrote: I seriously hope that those "other unannounced extras" are substantial because if they're not then this is a pretty disappointing home video debut for one of the biggest movies in recent memory. Unless those two featurette's are lengthy, but then they wouldn't be featurette's would they?
there's no mention of length so a few of those. that assembling one could easily be a full on feature length making of. as for the featurette thing, i've seen a few times where it would say on the back something is a featurette only to have be a 90min or more documentary. so until the reviews are out, we can't assume anything.
and considering this is marvel, i wouldnt be surprised to see a feature length thing. they've done it for many movies in the past, including their less than popular ones like Daredevil and Elektra. granted the last few marvel movies, Thor and Cap America in particular, were a little disappointing feature wise but considering this movie's success and all, i think its safe to say it'll have something worthy. the Iron Man movies had a lot so i'm keeping my hopes up.
of course with the recent rumors about an extended cut, i could see them release that later around xmas or something with more substantive extras.
there's no mention of length so a few of those. that assembling one could easily be a full on feature length making of. as for the featurette thing, i've seen a few times where it would say on the back something is a featurette only to have be a 90min or more documentary. so until the reviews are out, we can't assume anything.
and considering this is marvel, i wouldnt be surprised to see a feature length thing. they've done it for many movies in the past, including their less than popular ones like Daredevil and Elektra. granted the last few marvel movies, Thor and Cap America in particular, were a little disappointing feature wise but considering this movie's success and all, i think its safe to say it'll have something worthy. the Iron Man movies had a lot so i'm keeping my hopes up.
of course with the recent rumors about an extended cut, i could see them release that later around xmas or something with more substantive extras.
mc_serenity wrote: Giovanni Alberti wrote: I seriously hope that those "other unannounced extras" are substantial because if they're not then this is a pretty disappointing home video debut for one of the biggest movies in recent memory.
For a recent movie, the Blu-ray edition has quite a decent selection of extras. The biggest asset is Joss Whedon's feature commentary on both DVD and Blu-ray, and he's good at them. They're usually witty, informative and very entertaining. And the gag reel and the deleted scenes (there are supposed to be 30 minutes worth) are valuable too.
I don't think Disney and Marvel are shortchanging anybody.
I do have to say I was expecting a feature-length making-of from the inception of the film, its many roads, its shooting, the "day in the life of", editing, special effects, and the release... you know, the usual 2-hour long... but as I said before, I'll gladly set aside the cash when they produce an edition worthy of my money.
For a recent movie, the Blu-ray edition has quite a decent selection of extras. The biggest asset is Joss Whedon's feature commentary on both DVD and Blu-ray, and he's good at them. They're usually witty, informative and very entertaining. And the gag reel and the deleted scenes (there are supposed to be 30 minutes worth) are valuable too.
I don't think Disney and Marvel are shortchanging anybody.
I do have to say I was expecting a feature-length making-of from the inception of the film, its many roads, its shooting, the "day in the life of", editing, special effects, and the release... you know, the usual 2-hour long... but as I said before, I'll gladly set aside the cash when they produce an edition worthy of my money.
mc_serenity wrote: I find it amusing Paramount's deal with Disney even extends to the DVD and Blu-ray spine art... no Disney or BVHE logo in sight.
They seem to be using "Marvel" as a distribution label.
They seem to be using "Marvel" as a distribution label.
Giovanni Alberti wrote: I seriously hope that those "other unannounced extras" are substantial because if they're not then this is a pretty disappointing home video debut for one of the biggest movies in recent memory.
For a recent movie, the Blu-ray edition has quite a decent selection of extras. The biggest asset is Joss Whedon's feature commentary on both DVD and Blu-ray, and he's good at them. They're usually witty, informative and very entertaining. And the gag reel and the deleted scenes (there are supposed to be 30 minutes worth) are valuable too.
I don't think Disney and Marvel are shortchanging anybody.
For a recent movie, the Blu-ray edition has quite a decent selection of extras. The biggest asset is Joss Whedon's feature commentary on both DVD and Blu-ray, and he's good at them. They're usually witty, informative and very entertaining. And the gag reel and the deleted scenes (there are supposed to be 30 minutes worth) are valuable too.
I don't think Disney and Marvel are shortchanging anybody.
It IS a substantially disappointing release, all those extras dumped or waiting for an anniversary edition... then I'll just wait all the needed years. Seen it once, that's good for me. But until the features meet with my demands, I won't buy it at all. Hey, it DID make $1.5 billion, right? Don't over-screw our wallets as they already are.
I seriously hope that those "other unannounced extras" are substantial because if they're not then this is a pretty disappointing home video debut for one of the biggest movies in recent memory. Unless those two featurette's are lengthy, but then they wouldn't be featurette's would they?
I'm also very confounded with the title treatment. Why write out "Marvel's" and then still keep the Marvel logo on the bottom? Do they still think people will get confused? It's pretty dumb and looks even dumber IMO.
I'm also very confounded with the title treatment. Why write out "Marvel's" and then still keep the Marvel logo on the bottom? Do they still think people will get confused? It's pretty dumb and looks even dumber IMO.
I find it amusing Paramount's deal with Disney even extends to the DVD and Blu-ray spine art... no Disney or BVHE logo in sight.
felipe-11 wrote: seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet
I would. If you travel or backpack, it's great to have a digital version on your laptop or iPhone. That way if you're on a train or waiting around, you can watch something and keep yourself busy. You also don't have to carry around a DVD with you and my Macbook doesn't play blu-rays.
So those are a few reasons. Obviously, my preferred choice is watching it on my HD tv and blu-ray player, but when you're out and about, it's nice to have an easily portable version.
I would. If you travel or backpack, it's great to have a digital version on your laptop or iPhone. That way if you're on a train or waiting around, you can watch something and keep yourself busy. You also don't have to carry around a DVD with you and my Macbook doesn't play blu-rays.
So those are a few reasons. Obviously, my preferred choice is watching it on my HD tv and blu-ray player, but when you're out and about, it's nice to have an easily portable version.
I will buy the 2 disc blu ray for sure day one a must have
Bouncy X wrote: wow, they made a version with the soundtrack? is it selling that badly? lol
Disney did it before with the video release of The Muppets. What I don't understand is why the movie is now called "Marvel's The Avengers Marvel".
felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
I assumed the DVD was for people undecided on Blu-ray.
Disney did it before with the video release of The Muppets. What I don't understand is why the movie is now called "Marvel's The Avengers Marvel".
felipe-11 wrote: I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
I assumed the DVD was for people undecided on Blu-ray.
I'd rather they have a 3D/2D Blu-ray combo without Digital Copy which is completely useless (seriously, why would anyone watch The Avengers on a phone or tablet, or who would watch the DVD copy having a Blu-ray one?).
wow, they made a version with the soundtrack? is it selling that badly? lol
i already pre-ordered the steelbook so based on passed experience, that'll probably be the 2D+3D+DVD version.
i already pre-ordered the steelbook so based on passed experience, that'll probably be the 2D+3D+DVD version.
It is odd that they aren't including a digital copy with the 2D Blu-ray. I re-read the release several times to make sure I hadn't misread that exact point, actually.
I am definitely getting the 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD.
I wish they'd include a digital copy with the blu/dvd combo pack, but Disney doesn't seem to do that like most studios. They did the same thing with TRON: Legacy - you had to get the 3D blu-ray pack to get the digital copy. Bummer, I definitely want a version of this film to have on the go through iTunes and don't like ripping it off the DVD with 3rd party software.
Hopefully they're gonna get me the 2-Disc and DVD set art soon. Or you could click on the amazon links for a low-res preview of those.
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