Watchmen (US - DVD R1 | BD)
Warner Home Video has now brought forward the release by a week to July 21
Title: Watchmen (IMDb)
Starring: Patrick Wilson
Released: 21st July 2009
SRP: Prices TBC
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Warner Home Video has officially announced a 1-disc DVD ($28.99), a 2-disc Director's Cut DVD ($34.99), and a 2-disc Director's Cut Blu-ray ($35.99) release of Watchmen. Each will be available to own from the 21st July. As far as we know, no extra material will be included on the 1-disc DVD release. The 2-disc DVD will include (as well as the directors cut with 25 minutes of additional footage) a The Phenomenon: The Comic that Changed Comics featurette, 30 minutes of Video Journals, a My Chemical Romance Desolation Row music video, and a digital copy of the theatrical version. The Blu-ray release will include all of that, along with 2 additional featurettes ("Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes", "Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World"), 30 minutes of Watchmen Focus Points, and a Warner Bros. Maximum Movie Mode. We've attached the artwork below:
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Patrick Wilson
Released: 21st July 2009
SRP: Prices TBC
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has officially announced a 1-disc DVD ($28.99), a 2-disc Director's Cut DVD ($34.99), and a 2-disc Director's Cut Blu-ray ($35.99) release of Watchmen. Each will be available to own from the 21st July. As far as we know, no extra material will be included on the 1-disc DVD release. The 2-disc DVD will include (as well as the directors cut with 25 minutes of additional footage) a The Phenomenon: The Comic that Changed Comics featurette, 30 minutes of Video Journals, a My Chemical Romance Desolation Row music video, and a digital copy of the theatrical version. The Blu-ray release will include all of that, along with 2 additional featurettes ("Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes", "Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World"), 30 minutes of Watchmen Focus Points, and a Warner Bros. Maximum Movie Mode. We've attached the artwork below:
News by Tom Woodward
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I'll get the two-disc, but not until I know if Warner provided a decent transfer. We all know what happened with TDK...
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No smiley on the spine? Well that sucks. I want the Gibbons comedian cover which seems to be the one used for some of the deluxe editions dotted around the net. At least as a background image behind those weird 'head' packages anyways.
I'll buy the 2-disc blu Ray, then upgrade to the Deluxe-uber-spectacular edition later on. Seriously, I don't think I'd be able to hold out. This is my favorite film of the year.
Pretty lousy cover artwork. Not to mention you KNOW there'll be some kind of uber-special boxed set edition eventually, with even more special features and oodles of who-knows-what-else in it. I'll hold out for that one.
Jersey Jedi wrote: If you have an iPhone, an iPod Touch or any semi-large screened PMP (or even a damn laptop), you can make excellent use of the Digital Copy...
I have an iPod video if that works.
I have an iPod video if that works.
Street date now confirmed as July 21st rather than the 28th
25 minutes more? Good GOD it was long enough! So long it was painful!
I just found out that the Blu-ray will include both the Theatrical and Director's Cut while the 2-Disc DVD will only have the Director's Cut. Also, the Ultimate Cut in December is supposed to include another 50 minutes of footage (most likely Black Freighter).
liminals wrote: I just found out that the Blu-ray will include both the Theatrical and Director's Cut while the 2-Disc DVD will only have the Director's Cut.
Where did you heard that? It would be great if the Blu-ray included the theatrical cut
Where did you heard that? It would be great if the Blu-ray included the theatrical cut
Does this inclued the 3 and a half hour holy f**k edition? Or is that later?
The Joker wrote: Does this inclued the 3 and a half hour holy f**k edition? Or is that later?LMAO that was funny!
Note to the photoshop company. If Roshak is standing in a window, then Dr. Manhattan must be behind the glass or he will look like a Fairy floating on the man's shoulder. Second, I agree with the digital copy comment. Its something most folks don't use.
I think as cool as the covers are, they could've been better. Why not use the graphic novel cover (the blood streak w/the smiley face) or the IMAX version of the poster (that poster is awsome except for how WATCHMEN covers most of Dr. Manhattan's face).
Also, if there really is a 5-disk Ultimate Blu-Ray edition coming out in the future, will there be a better DVD version too?
Also, if there really is a 5-disk Ultimate Blu-Ray edition coming out in the future, will there be a better DVD version too?
YESSSSS!
Dr.Manhatten's blue d**k doesn't show. They did that a little too much in the movie!
Where did you hear about the 5-disc blue ray thing?
They had better make a dvd of that!
Dr.Manhatten's blue d**k doesn't show. They did that a little too much in the movie!
Where did you hear about the 5-disc blue ray thing?
They had better make a dvd of that!
I swear I am going to start harming and hurting people for this movie (for good) if I don't get this on Blu Ray when it comes out. Plus 20 minutes of extra footage is the icing on the cake. The thing is though this comes out on the day Coraline comes out. We'll just have to see which does better.
Realy, Coaline also comes out on DVD on the smae date? Is there any pics/info on the Coraline DVD/Blu-Ray?
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2699. What I found of the DVD and Blu Ray release of Coraline so far. Enjoy.
For the caliber of movie this was.... i am underwhelmed by the cover art... but still a must buy.
Predictable standard first round releases with surprisingly good cover art. As always I'm down for the DC version. Anything that gives me more movie is fine by me. I'm wondering if there'll be any exclusives with this release at any of the major retailers.
I wish Hollywood would release 2 versions in the theater for that matter. I'd sit through another half hour of material, no problem. It's truly amazing how much better films are with the Extended or DC. Lord of the Rings, albeit 12 hours long, is so much better than the theatrical cut.
I wish Hollywood would release 2 versions in the theater for that matter. I'd sit through another half hour of material, no problem. It's truly amazing how much better films are with the Extended or DC. Lord of the Rings, albeit 12 hours long, is so much better than the theatrical cut.
Nevunderwood wrote: Sadly, I think because Marvel has oversaturated the market for close to a decade now, any other superhero film that comes along is just going to look stale at this point.
Stale? Are Dark Horse's "Hellboy" franchise or Warners/DC's "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" stale in your opinion? I'm beginning to think there are some people who think "Marvel does it better" and refuse to see that other companies can do superb comic-book movies other than Marvel.
Stale? Are Dark Horse's "Hellboy" franchise or Warners/DC's "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" stale in your opinion? I'm beginning to think there are some people who think "Marvel does it better" and refuse to see that other companies can do superb comic-book movies other than Marvel.
Really? A Director's Cut? Can this movie get any longer?
mc_serenity wrote: Nevunderwood wrote: Sadly, I think because Marvel has oversaturated the market for close to a decade now, any other superhero film that comes along is just going to look stale at this point.
Stale? Are Dark Horse's "Hellboy" franchise or Warners/DC's "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" stale in your opinion? I'm beginning to think there are some people who think "Marvel does it better" and refuse to see that other companies can do superb comic-book movies other than Marvel.
Well, if you're gonna ask me then yes, there are elements of those films that are getting a little tired too...my comment was simply an objective observation about the rash of superhero films in the last decade - of which there is no doubt that Marvel has been leading the charge - I never stated anything about them being superior. You tell me, does the phrase "Marvel has oversaturated the market" sound remotely like praise to you? Furthermore, prefacing the sentence with the word "sadly" also implies that the whole thing is rather unfortunate. Either way, in my opinion The Watchmen comes off as a less interesting X-Men film. Not because X-Men are particularly better, but because there has already been 3 of them.
Stale? Are Dark Horse's "Hellboy" franchise or Warners/DC's "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" stale in your opinion? I'm beginning to think there are some people who think "Marvel does it better" and refuse to see that other companies can do superb comic-book movies other than Marvel.
Well, if you're gonna ask me then yes, there are elements of those films that are getting a little tired too...my comment was simply an objective observation about the rash of superhero films in the last decade - of which there is no doubt that Marvel has been leading the charge - I never stated anything about them being superior. You tell me, does the phrase "Marvel has oversaturated the market" sound remotely like praise to you? Furthermore, prefacing the sentence with the word "sadly" also implies that the whole thing is rather unfortunate. Either way, in my opinion The Watchmen comes off as a less interesting X-Men film. Not because X-Men are particularly better, but because there has already been 3 of them.
D_L_Handsome wrote: Really? A Director's Cut? Can this movie get any longer?
You have obviously been living under a rock to not know this is based on a popular graphic novel, and they had to cut out tons of stuff.
You have obviously been living under a rock to not know this is based on a popular graphic novel, and they had to cut out tons of stuff.
Back cover added for the special edition...
Hey did you know there are Super Heroes in this Super Hero Movie? I never would have guessed there'd be Super Heroes doing Super Hero things in this Super Hero Movie.
so this extra 24mins..... is it literally that, 24mins of new footage? or is this because they edited in that Pirate story?
Good God!! 186 minutes!! I was struggling watching it at it's previous running time.
Nope, I believe Black Freighter will be added to an even-longer cut released later this year. And I'll probably buy both, especially if the theatrical version will be included on the latter one..
The standard DVD cover is awful, they really should have stuck with the original cinema poster (which is what they're doing here in the UK!), however I really like the 2-disc cover - just a shame there are so few extras for a double disc release... this really is one case where i'm happy to wait for the inevitable 3-disc ultimate edition (with all the extras including Black Freighter) out in the autumn.
I hate the digital copy logo. It's stupid and it takes away from the cover. I've only used a digital copy once for The Dark Knight and even then I only watched it on my iPod one time. I prefer it on an HDTV, thanks.
I also wanna know if the Ultimate Edition will have the Theatrical Cut or the Director's Cut. If it does, I'll buy the Ultimate Edition. If not, I'll be perfectly happy with the Director's Cut.
I also wanna know if the Ultimate Edition will have the Theatrical Cut or the Director's Cut. If it does, I'll buy the Ultimate Edition. If not, I'll be perfectly happy with the Director's Cut.
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