Constantine (US BD) in October

Warner Home Video have announced the US Blu-ray Disc release of Constantine on 14th October 2008 priced at $28.99 SRP. Directed by Francis Lawrence this comic book adaptation tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost.

The Blu-ray Disc looks to offer the same content as the HD DVD release from June 2006. Extras are plentiful and include:

In-Movie Experience

During the feature, Director Francis Lawrence will lead an exploration of the plot, stunts, characters and filmmaking process of Constantine.

Behind the Story

Commentary by Francis Lawrence and Akiva Goldsman - Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Akiva Goldsman discuss the film scene by scene)

Commentary by Kevin Brodbin and Frank A. Cappello - Screenwriters Kevin Brodbin and Frank A. Cappello discuss the different written forms of Constantine

Channeling Constantine - An exploration of the ensemble cast)

Conjuring Constantine - A look at the comic book origins and how the story was brought to the screen)

Director’s Confessional - Francis Lawrence discusses the making of his first feature)

Collision with Evil - Revealing the process of creating the scavenger crash)

Holy Relics - The propmaster unveils Constantine’s arsenal)

Shotgun Shootout - The choreography of Constantine’s climactic gunfight)

Hellscape - Creating Constantine’s Hell)

Visualizing Vermin - A CG creature comes to life

Warrior Wings - Creating the half-breed’s wings

Unholy Abduction - From pre-production to post, Angela’s abduction is explained

Demon Face - A time-lapse look at creating the Demon Balthazar

Constantine’s Cosmology - Noted myths expert Phil Cousineau explores the origins of Constantine’s tale

Foresight: The Power of Pre-Visualization

Optional Commentary by Francis Lawrence -The preliminary process of creating shot by shot animatics for complex scenes

A Writer's Vision - Screenwriter Frank A. Cappello explains an early animation he created to help him visualize aspects of Constantine

Additional Footage

Deleted Scenes - Optional Commentary by Francis Lawrence

Music Videos

Passive Music Video by A Perfect Circle

Trailers

Teaser Trailer – HD

Theatrical Trailer- HD