Universal HD DVD in January - Wave 2

01-12-2006 12:45 | 6459 views  |  Dave Foster

Universal Studios Home Video have announced their first and second waves of US HD DVD catalogue titles for January 2007. Arriving first on 16th January 2007 priced at $29.98 SRP each are one blockbuster, The Mummy Returns, and one classic, The Sting.

Then on 30th January 2007 you can expect Dave Chapelle in Half Baked. Priced at $29.98 SRP this will be a HD DVD / DVD Combo.

Details follow…

The Mummy Returns
  • 1080P 2.35:1 Widescreen
  • Dolby Digital-Plus: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 5.1
  • English, French and Spanish subtitles
  • Feature Commentary with Director/Writer Stephen Somers and Executive Producer/Editor Bob Ducsay
  • Spotlight on Location: The Making of The Mummy Returns
  • Outtakes
  • Live Music Video "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" plus Soundtrack Spot
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Visual and Special Effects Formation

The Sting
  • 1080P 1.85:1 Widescreen
  • Dolby Digital-Plus: English 2.0, English 5.1, French 2.0, Spanish 5.1
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
  • The Art of the Sting – Retrospective
  • Making a Masterpiece
  • The Legacy
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Production Notes

Half Baked (HD DVD / DVD Combo)

HD DVD Side (HD-15):
  • 1080P 1.85:1 Widescreen
  • Dolby Digital-Plus: English 5.1, French 2.0, Spanish 2.0
  • English DTS 5.1
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
  • Feature Commentary with Director Tamra Davis

DVD Side (DVD9):
  • 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
  • English DD5.1 Surround
  • French & Spanish DD2.0 Stereo
  • English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Feature Commentary with Director Tamra Davis
  • Alternate Ending
  • Five Minutes with The Guy on the Couch
  • Different Types of Smokers
  • Production Notes
  • Granny's Guide To Bakin'



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#1 Posted: 15-11-2006 10:45
Shaun666
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Report this post		Anybody else find it odd that studios are releasing sequels before the original in the series has been released ?
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#2 Posted: 15-11-2006 12:28
bradavon
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Report this post		They're more recent I guess, they do the same with albums.
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#3 Posted: 15-11-2006 14:22
DaveF
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Report this post		The Mummy is out later this month - see here.
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#4 Posted: 23-11-2006 14:51
Nickdalodger
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Report this post		Cant wait to get the Mummy Returns and The Mummy
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#5 Posted: 02-12-2006 09:00
valmont_74
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Report this post		Just of curiosity - do they make a new HD-master for the UK market if the film is cut by the BBFC? I know The Mummy Returns is cut in the UK but not in the states, and I guess that when Universal get around of releasing this title in the UK they will go with the same cut 12 certificate as on DVD. Or will they resubmit or go with a higher uncut (probably 15) certificate?

I dont know if any of the titles released in the UK so far are cut, I was told they basicly use the same US releases, just slap a certificate on them.
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#6 Posted: 04-12-2006 20:49
temsonic
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Is it just me, or does anyone else get thoroughly irritated by that tagline "The look and sound of perfect"? It doesn't make sense, if anything it should say "perfection". Perfect is an adjective and can't be used in that context any more than "silly" or "fast". It comes across like a bad Chinese translation, which for a product of this importance and prominence is absolutely pathetic.

Oooh it makes me mad!!! :mad: :D


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#7 Posted: 04-12-2006 22:43
valmont_74
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Report this post		temsonic: No, it's not just you - it's about everyone - well except for some japanese marketing manager who put it together ;)
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#8 Posted: 04-12-2006 23:16
Michael Mackenzie
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Report this post		It bothers some people, but others has stopped bleating on about it every time they see it. :p

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