Iron Man Blu-ray Review
The movie of the summer is now THE movie to own on Blu-ray. Iron Man lands on Blu-ray in a few weeks, September 30, but we received an early copy to review. A full, longer review will be forthcoming — but here’s initial thoughts….
Iron Man is one of the best Blu-ray DVD releases. Images look truly high-def, crisp, with rich colors. If you want to impress your neighbors and friends with the power of Blu-ray, this is the DVD to own.
Not to mentioned a great script, acting and overall entertaining movie. What a blast! We love Batman, but brooding, darkness gets a little bit tired. That’s the diff — Iron Man is FUN…
It is obvious this Blu-ray was rushed (no commentary?!) — so I expect a fuller release to come out next year.
DVD to pass 90,000 titles
According to the DVD Release Report, the total number of DVDs available by the end of 2008 will pass the 90k mark. From now until the end of the year, a total of 90,440 titles are scheduled to be released. As far as Blu-ray goes, a total of 684 hi-def titles have been released, with another 191 coming in the end of the year. This includes high profile Blu-ray releases, including Iron Man, Indiana Jones, WALL-E, Sleeping Beauty, and the Godfather Trilogy.
Samsung: “Blu-ray has 5 years left”
Samsung has said that it sees the Blu-ray format only lasting a further 5 years before it is replaced by another format or technology.
“I think it [Blu-ray] has 5 years left, I certainly wouldn’t give it 10″, Andy Griffiths, director of consumer electronics at Samsung UK told Pocket-lint in an interview.
Hoping to capitalise before it’s too late, Griffiths believes that 2008 is the format’s year.
“It’s going to be huge”, he told Pocket-lint. “We are heavily back-ordered at the moment.”
Citing online rental sites like LoveFilm’s adoption of Blu-ray titles, the move to offer cheaper players and a now clear path to adoption following the Blu-ray HD DVD battle, Griffith says the format will be a winner, although not for long.
Instead Samsung is putting its faith in its OLED technology. The new technology, which is “ready to rock”, is being held back at the moment due to high manufacturing costs.
“We will launch the OLED technology when it’s at a price that will be appealing to the consumer, unfortunately that’s not yet.”
Griffiths, citing 2010 as a possible date for your calendar, told us he believes that when the technology becomes mainstream it will replace LCD.
“It’s gonna be big, but at the moment it’s a great story, not commercial, product.”
- from Pocketlint
Sony Unveils Blu-Ray Fall Lineup
Sony Corp. showed its fall lineup of Blu-ray disc players and recorders, as it prepares for its first holiday season after winning the next-generation format battle against HD DVD.
The Japanese consumer electronics maker said it was making available two Blu-ray players world-wide and seven Blu-ray recorders in Japan. In the U.S., the two players are priced at $399 and about $2,000, respectively. The first has been available since July in the U.S. It will be available this month in Europe and December in Japan. The latter model will enter markets world-wide in early December.
Over the past several years, supporters of Blu-ray and HD DVD had expended much energy wooing movie studios, retailers and consumers as they fought fiercely to dominate the high-definition DVD market. The last holiday season was marked by big price cuts and free movie giveaways to try to attract consumers, who were uncertain about which format to support. Toshiba Corp., the leading supporter of HD DVD technology, finally admitted defeat in February.
This will be the first holiday season in which electronics makers can focus on selling Blu-ray players without the added burden of having to make an argument for the format first. It will be an important opportunity to target consumers, who are interested in watching high-definition movies but have been sitting on the sidelines.
Sony said it expects industrywide Blu-ray player and recorder sales to more than triple to about seven million units in the current business year ending March 2009, from 2.1 million a year earlier. Of that, Sony expects to sell 3.1 million units, which is about a 44% share. It also expects to sell 10 million PlayStation 3 videogame consoles, which can be used to watch Blu-ray movies.
- from WSJ
Sony Sets ‘Hancock’ Blu-ray for November
After weeks of speculation, Sony Pictures has confirmed a late-November Blu-ray touchdown for the Will Smith blockbuster ‘Hancock.’
Originally rumored for an early-December release, fans will get the $200 million-plus-grossing superhero spoof earlier than expected when Sony debuts the Blu-ray of ‘Hancock’ on November 25, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
ADVERTISEMENTAs the studio has only just issued a trade alert for ‘Hancock,’ all tech specs and supplement details are still under wraps. We’ll certainly keep you posted as soon as the full press announce comes in.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95.
- from HDDigest
New Blu-ray releases for August 26, 2008
* Action Starter Pack (Universal)
* The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) (Warner)
* Afro Samurai: Season One (FUNimation)
* Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar Live! (Rhino)
* Dude, Where’s My Car? (MGM)
* End of Days (Universal)
* Heroes: Season One (Universal)
* Heroes: Season Two (Universal)
* Miami Vice (2006) (Universal)
* The Nightmare Before Christmas (Walt Disney)
* Pale Rider (Warner)
* Postal (UMVD)
* Redbelt (Sony)
* U-571 (Universal)
* What Happens in Vegas (Fox)
Blu-ray’s Four-Year Surge Starts Now
Blu-ray discs will outsell standard DVDs in the U.S. by a 3-to-2 margin by 2012 as Blu-ray player prices fall, retailers clear more space for the format and more people use videogame consoles and other devices to watch the high-definition discs, according to a report released this week.
Blu-ray will overtake standard DVDs as the primary form of content software within the next four years, accounting for 61% of the U.S. DVDs sold by 2012, U.K.-based consultant Futuresource says. Such growth will easily outpace that in western Europe, where Blu-ray will account for between 39% and 50% of DVD sales by 2012, according to the report.
In June, trade group Entertainment Merchants Association said U.S. Blu-ray revenue will reach $9.5 billion by 2012.
“Much of the drive behind this increase is coming from growing consumer awareness and falling hardware prices, coupled with PlayStation 3 owners increasingly using their consoles for video playback,” Futuresource analyst Jack Wetherill said in a statement.
- from TVweek
Bond, James Bond. Ray, Blu-ray. Edition, Collector’s Edition.
Hmm, is this the first Blu-ray double-dip? I think it is! Casino Royale is being re-released on Blu-ray, finally using BD-Live — like “Taking full advantage of the interactive capabilities offered by advanced Blu-ray technology, Casino Royale Collector’s Edition also offers exclusive material found only on the Blu-ray version: a Bonus View picture-in-picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson, as well as “Know Your Double-O,” a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game that pits Bond fans around the world against one another in a game that will entertain both casual fans and experts alike. “
Here’s the full news:
The most successful James Bond movie ever gets a first-class upgrade when Casino Royale Collector’s Edition arrives on DVD and Blu-ray™ High-Def October 21, 2008. Daniel Craig (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Munich) transforms himself into the urbane and sophisticated Agent 007 for this adrenaline-filled adaptation of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel. Audiences revel in the heart-stopping action of Bond’s initial assignment with his license to kill. A box office smash and home entertainment chart-topper, the Collector’s Edition of Casino Royale offers a “Double-O” dose of extra features, plus free e-Movie Cash to see the next Bond installment, Quantum of Solace, in theaters November 7, 2008.
Craig and leading lady Eva Green (Kingdom of Heaven, The Dreamers) breathe new life into the Bond saga, as director Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, The Legend of Zorro) captures all their sizzling chemistry on film. The complex action-thriller also stars Oscar® winner[1] and six-time Academy
Award® nominee[2] Judi Dench (Die Another Day, Shakespeare In Love), who returns to the Bond franchise as “M”, 007’s steely superior at the British Secret Service, and veteran actor Mads Mikkelsen (Exit, Prague), as Le Chiffre, the devious mastermind behind a terrorist banking scheme. The film also introduces the audience to former Miss Italy finalist Caterina Murino, making her steamy American film debut as one of the latest Bond Girls.
Casino Royale Collector’s Edition is bursting with over seven hours of spectacular extras not featured in the original DVD and Blu-ray release, including new documentaries, never-before-seen footage and in-depth profiles of the filmmakers. Taking full advantage of the interactive capabilities offered by advanced Blu-ray technology, Casino Royale Collector’s Edition also offers exclusive material found only on the Blu-ray version: a Bonus View picture-in-picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson, as well as “Know Your Double-O,” a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game that pits Bond fans around the world against one another in a game that will entertain both casual fans and experts alike. This can’t-miss deluxe edition will be available October 21 on 3-disc DVD at a SRP of $29.95 and 2-disc BD at a SRP of $38.96.
Casino Royale Synopsis:
Casino Royale introduces James Bond (Craig) in “00” status. “M” (Dench), head of the British Secret Service, sends Bond on his first mission as 007, leading him to Le Chiffre (Mikkelsen), banker to the world’s terrorists. In order to bring down the terrorist network, Bond must beat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale. Bond teams with a beautiful treasury official, Vesper Lynd (Green), as he risks millions of Her Majesty’s money, all too aware that should he lose, the funds will strengthen and embolden the very terrorists they hope to stop. As Bond and Vesper survive a series of nearly lethal attacks by Le Chiffre and his henchmen, a mutual affection develops, leading Bond to a terrifying confrontation with his own mortality. As Bond becomes closer to Vesper, he questions his desire to remain a secret agent, leading to a heart-stopping conclusion unlike any Bond film before.
EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
· Bonus View Picture-in-Picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson
· “Know Your Double-O” – the Ultimate James Bond Trivia Quiz, a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game
BD & DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
· Documentaries
o Ian Fleming’s Incredible Creation – A remarkable look at the birth and continued success of James Bond, including never-before-revealed information about Bond’s creator and the origins of 007.
o The Road to Casino Royale – The story of why it took over 50 years for the Bond filmmakers to bring Ian Fleming’s first 007 novel to the big screen, featuring the amazing behind-the-scenes stories of the many attempts to make the film.
o James Bond in the Bahamas – A fascinating examination of the links between the the cinematic Bond and the Bahamas, with never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Casino Royale, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, For Your Eyes Only and The World Is Not Enough.
o Ian Fleming: The Secret Road to Paradise – A revealing exploration of the world of James Bond’s creator. In this documentary, discover why Ian Fleming was drawn to the Bahamas, and learn the cinematic Casino Royale’s unique link to an important chapter in 007’s secret history.
o Death in Venice – A break down of one of the key scenes in the film.
o Becoming Bond – An intimate look at how Daniel Craig stepped into the role of James Bond.
o James Bond: For Real – A behind-the-scenes look at the ground-breaking action and the stunts in Casino Royale.
o Bond Girls Are Forever – An extended version of the 2002 AMC television special, with new footage and interviews of the new Bond Girls.
· Featurettes
o The Art of Freerunning – An in-depth look at the freerunning chase and the freerunning technique with the sport’s founder, Sebastien Foucan.
· Filmmaker Profiles: in-depth conversations with key creative forces behind Casino Royale, including never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage:
o Martin Campbell, Director
o Chris Corbould, Special Effects
o Phil Meheux, Director of Photography
o Gary Powell, Stunt Coordinator
o Alexander Witt, Second Unit Director
o David Arnold, Composer
· Deleted/Extended Scenes
o “Rescue & Recovery”
o “Squandering Government Funds”
o “Cricket Pavilion”
o “Gettler Raises Bond’s Suspicions”
· Storyboard Sequence
o Freerunning Chase — Watch the storyboards presented in animatic form, or view them in comparison to the finished film sequence.
· Scene Deconstruction
o Catching a Plane: From Storyboard to Screen, featuring outtakes and never-before-seen footage.
· Music Video: Chris Cornell “You Know My Name”
· Crew Commentary: Audio Commentary with scene-specific comments and observations from many of Casino Royale’s creative team.
Casino Royale was directed by Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, The Legend of Zorro); produced by Michael G. Wilson (Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies); written by Neal Purvis (screenplay – The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day), Robert Wade (screenplay – The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day) and Paul Haggis (screenplays – In the Valley of Elah, Crash); and stars Daniel Craig (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Munich), Eva Green (Kingdom of Heaven, The Dreamers), Judi Dench (Die Another Day, Shakespeare In Love) and Mads Mikkelsen (Exit, Prague).
Casino Royale is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity, and has a run time of 144 minutes. Artwork is available at www.SPHEPublicity.com. Visit Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on the Web at www.SonyPictures.com.
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Casino Royale
3-disc DVD Catalog #: 24924
3-disc DVD UPC Code: 043396249246
3-disc DVD Order Date: 9/18/08
3-disc DVD SRP: $29.95
2-disc BD Catalog #: 24923
2-disc BD UPC Code: 043396249233
2-disc BD Order Date: 9/18/08
2-disc BD SRP: $38.96
Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on Blu-ray!
On October 14th, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Entertainment will release the worldwide box office blockbuster INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL on DVD and Blu-ray! One of cinema’s greatest adventure heroes is back in this latest chapter of the immensely popular INDIANA JONES franchise! Directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Frank Marshall, with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy as executive producers, the smash hit stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone and John Hurt, all following Indy on a perilous adventure to find the coveted Crystal Skull of Akator. Utterly packed with exciting bonus features, this may just be the biggest DVD and Blu-ray release of the year! Put on your fedora and grab your handy whip as INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL blazes onto DVD and Blu-ray October 14th!!
The highest-grossing installment of the phenomenally popular adventure franchise, with more than $770 million at the global box office, Paramount Pictures and Lucasfilm Ltd.’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will make its highly anticipated debut on DVD and Blu-ray October 14.
Released by Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Entertainment, the film will be available as a two-disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray loaded with spectacular bonus features that allow viewers to accompany the filmmakers and cast on a fascinating journey behind-the-scenes of this modern classic.
Directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Frank Marshall, with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy as executive producers, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the newest adventure in the phenomenally successful INDIANA JONES series, which has earned six Academy Awards® and over $2 billion worldwide.
Set in 1957, the film stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone and John Hurt, following Indy on a perilous adventure to find the coveted Crystal Skull of Akator. From the ivy-covered halls of Marshall College to the verdant jungles of South America, Indy is relentlessly pursued by sinister Soviet agents who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the eerie object of fascination.
The two-disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray presentations feature hours of new content that opens up the world of Indiana Jones as never before through in-depth footage of Steven Spielberg and his cast and crew at work. From Shia LaBeouf’s training to become a master swordsman to Harrison Ford’s reunion with his fedora, whip…and Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, viewers will play witness to the magic of cinema’s greatest action-adventure hero’s triumphant return to the big screen, as well as the of the extraordinary work of legendary artists who brought Indy’s latest thrilling adventure to life.
In addition, all four INDIANA JONES films will be showcased in the quintessential Indiana Jones collection entitled The Complete Adventure Collection, which will include the first three films plus the two-disc Special Edition DVD of the latest installment.
DVD
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull two-disc Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with THX Certified Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The two-disc set includes the following special features:
Disc 1:
· The Return of a Legend—The evolution of the new film and a tribute to the legendary hero and his creators.
· Pre-Production—Follows Steven Spielberg as he creates animatic sequences, Shia LaBeouf as he learns to swordfight and captures the reunion of filmmakers and cast on the soundstage.
DVD Disc 2:
· Production Diary: Making Kingdom of the Crystal Skull—Join filmmakers, cast and crew for a complete look at the making of the film.
o Shooting Begins: New Mexico
o Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut
o Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii
o On-Set Action
o Exploring Akator
o Wrapping Up!
· Warrior Makeup
· The Crystal Skulls
· Iconic Props
· The Effects of Indy
· Adventures in Post Production
· Closing: Team Indy
· Pre-Visualization Sequences
o Area 51 Escape
o Jungle Chase
o Ants Attack
· Galleries
o The Art Department
§ The Adventure Begins
§ Cemetery and Jungle
§ Akator
o Stan Winston Studio
§ Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
§ Aliens & Crystal Skulls
o Production Photographs
o Portraits
o Behind-the-Scenes Photographs
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull also will be available as a single disc DVD presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with THX Certified Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.
Blu-ray
The Special Edition Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with THX Certified English 5.1 Dolby True HD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The two-disc set includes the following special features:
Blu-ray Disc 1:
· Indiana Jones Timelines— Explore the movie through interactive timelines that include video featurettes, in-depth information and unique imagery. Your adventure begins with one of these three timelines:
o Story Timeline: Showcases the key events of the “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” storyline.
o Production Timeline: A Making-of chronology for “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”.
o Historical Timeline: Dives into the real-world historical influences that are referenced in the film.
· The Return of a Legend—The evolution of the new film and a tribute to the legendary hero and his creators. (HD)
· Pre-Production—Follows Steven Spielberg as he creates animatic sequences, Shia LaBeouf as he learns to swordfight and captures the reunion of filmmakers and cast on the soundstage. (HD)
Disc 2:
· Production Diary: Making Kingdom of the Crystal Skull—Join filmmakers, cast and crew for a complete look at the making of the film.
o Shooting Begins: New Mexico (HD)
o Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut (HD)
o Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii (HD)
o On-Set Action (HD)
o Exploring Akator (HD)
o Wrapping Up! (HD)
· Warrior Makeup (HD)
· The Crystal Skulls (HD)
· Iconic Props (HD)
· The Effects of Indy (HD)
· Adventures in Post Production (HD)
· Closing: Team Indy (HD)
· Pre-Visualization Sequences
o Area 51 Escape (HD)
o Jungle Chase (HD)
o Ants Attack (HD)
· Galleries
o The Art Department
§ The Adventure Begins
§ Cemetery and Jungle
§ Akator
o Stan Winston Studio
§ Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
§ Aliens & Crystal Skulls
o Production Photographs
o Portraits
o Behind-the-Scenes Photographs
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has a running time of 122 minutes and an MPAA rating of PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images and is rated PG in Canada for violence and frightening scenes. For even more information about the adventures of Indiana Jones, visit http://www.indianajones.com.
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, PBS and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
Lucasfilm, INDIANA JONES and related properties and titles are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. TM & (c) Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
Street date: October 14, 2008
Pricing: $29.99 U.S. (Single Disc)
$39.99 U.S. (Two-Disc)
$39.99 U.S. (Blu-ray)
$89.99 U.S. (Complete Adventure Collection)
Iron Man Blu-ray News
(Related Flashback post — our 2006 Interview with Jon Favreau)
Friday August 8th 2008: The news we’ve been waiting for — Iron Man is coming to Blu-ray! Delivering non-stop action and excitement from a Super Hero who boasts not only unique powers, but also irresistible charm, penetrating intelligence and a wry wit, Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures’ worldwide box office sensation IRON MAN soars onto DVD and Blu-ray on September 30, 2008. Kicking off the fourth quarter, Paramount Home Entertainment presents spectacular Ultimate Edition two-disc sets on both DVD and Blu-ray, as well as in a single-disc DVD. IRON MAN thrilled both critics and audiences around the world with its captivating story and stunning visual effects. Called “spectacular” (Rolling Stone) and “a thrill-a-minute blockbuster” (”Reel Talk”), the film features an all-star cast including Academy Award(R) nominees Robert Downey Jr. (Zodiac, Chaplin), Jeff Bridges (The Contender) and Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow) and Oscar(R) winner Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare In Love) and was directed by Jon Favreau (Elf).
Earning over $315 million in the domestic box office to date, IRON MAN lifts off with high-speed, high-flying action when jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark survives an unexpected attack in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech robotic suit of armor. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. Straight from the pages of the legendary comic book, IRON MAN is a hero who is built — not born — to be unlike any other!
The IRON MAN Ultimate Edition two-disc sets are super-charged with hours of explosive bonus features that take viewers inside the suit of self-made Super Hero Tony Stark and his invincible alter ego. The sets offer the ultimate IRON MAN experience with extensive explorations of the origins of the character in a six-part featurette, as well as a seven-part in-depth look at the making of the film, a revealing documentary on the stellar visual effects, Robert Downey Jr.’s original screen test, deleted and extended scenes, a photo gallery of concept art and behind-the-scenes images on the set and more.
DVD:
The IRON MAN Ultimate Edition two-DVD set is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Total runtime is 125 minutes. Bonus features include: Disc 1: — Feature film — Deleted/Extended Scenes Disc 2: — I Am Iron Man — The Journey Begins — The Suit that makes the Iron Man — The Walk of Destruction — Grounded In Reality — Beneath the Armor — It’s All in the Details — A Good Story, Well Told — The Invincible Iron Man — Origins — Friends & Foes — The Definitive Iron Man — Demon in a Bottle — Extremis and Beyond — Ultimate Iron Man — Wired: The Visual Effects of Iron Man — Robert Downey Jr. Screen Test — The Actor’s Process (scene rehearsal with cast) — The Onion “Wildly Popular Iron Man Trailer to be Adapted into Full Length Film” — Image Galleries
Soaring Hi-Def Features on Blu-ray:
One of the most anticipated releases of the year, the IRON MAN Blu-ray presentation offers even more exclusive content for an incredible entertainment experience including a “Hall of Armor” that allows fans to enter the Stark database to zoom in on any of the three Iron Man suits — or Iron Monger. They can then activate the digital 3-D schematics to check out every weapon and the full high-definition renders let users fly around each suit to explore each of the armors in comprehensive detail.
The “Iron Man IQ” is a user-friendly web application that lets users create and share new multiple choice quizzes based on clips from the film. Fans can also download other users’ challenges via BD-Live.
The IRON MAN Ultimate Edition two-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby True HD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. Bonus features include: Disc 1: — Hall of Armor — The Invincible Iron Man (HD) — Origins — Friends & Foes — The Definitive Iron Man — Demon in a Bottle — Extremis and Beyond — Ultimate Iron Man — Deleted/Extended Scenes (HD) — BD Live: — Iron Man IQ Disc 2: — I Am Iron Man (HD) — The Journey Begins — The Suit that makes the Iron Man — The Walk of Destruction — Grounded In Reality — Beneath the Armor — It’s All in the Details — A Good Story, Well Told — Wired: The Visual Effects of Iron Man (HD) — Robert Downey Jr. Screen Test (HD) — The Actor’s Process (scene rehearsal with cast) (HD) — The Onion “Wildly Popular Iron Man Trailer to be Adapted into Full Length Film” (HD) — Theatrical Trailers (HD) — Image Galleries
Single-disc DVD
The IRON MAN single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include the deleted and extended scenes.
Marketing Support:
Paramount Home Entertainment will support the debut of IRON MAN with a comprehensive campaign designed to reach a wide range of consumers. The multi-million dollar blitz will include television, print, radio and online advertising, as well as an array of viral promotions to generate consumer excitement and anticipation leading up to the release. Innovative and engaging displays will be deployed across retail outlets to create an event atmosphere at street and extend the excitement into the holiday season. Additionally, promotional partners including Southwest Airlines, Kragen Auto Parts and Perdue will further extend the IRON MAN message to millions of consumers across diverse retail locations.
About Marvel
With a library of over 5,000 characters built over more than sixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics), with emphasis on feature films, television, DVD, consumer products, video games, action figures, role- playing toys and promotions. Marvel’s strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, PBS and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment. For artwork please visit: phepromo.com IRON MAN Street date: September 30, 2008 Runtime: 125 minutes U.S. Rating: PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence and brief suggestive content Canadian Rating: PG for violence