matome

Two more classics listed at DVDEmpire to go along with Taxi Driver and Dr. Strangelove:

Meet Dave - 11/25
Space Chimps - 11/25

Grubert

Talking about Sony, anybody know if Leon is coming soon? I say it because it's announced in Germany for October 24.

Gizmo

Is that....is it...a....new...UNIVERSAL....catalog title?!?!?!

Matthew Ackerly

8 Mile is an Action/Thriller???

Gizmo

Wait, is it that the Eminem movie? What a bad choice to be include in a bundle with war-themed movies.

Gizmo

Looks like Jarhead is getting the Universal "cut all the extras" treatment. Didn't the HD DVD include all the DVD special features, including some from the Steelbook (or something like that) edition? Can't tell with The Kingdom as I am not as home to compare.

BravesMG

Mr. Cinema's post said the November 25th titles would be in the action/thriller pack, so it's just Jarhead and The Kingdom. 8 Mile is November 18th.

tonymontana313

Man, I am impressed with Universal ramping up titles like this. Dare say, I think they have shot up the list as my favorite BD studio now.

bunkaroo

Uni has been very active that's for sure. I used to be really impressed by Disney but their catalog output has waned and gotten expensive at the same time.

Gizmo

Its great their releasing titles, but are we OK with them cutting extras but adding in EE and DNR?

rexinnih

Agree on the "great they're releasing titles" but hugely dissapointed with cutting extras. I'll be voting with my wallet this time around. And of course not being interested in any of the titles

bunkaroo

I'm hoping the EE/DNR trend will abate - at least they didn't do it to Miami Vice.

I will most definitely take the opportunity to replace my Kingdom combo (another one gone!). Not sure about Jarhead - have to see reviews first.

Zen Peckinpah

The Kingdom is a possibility if it's ever cheap. I'll stick with my HD DVD of Jarhead.

tonymontana313

I think I'm more happy about Kingdom than the other titles if only for the sole reason that it is my last combo I have!

PopcornTreeCt

Us, original HD-DVDers already knew Universal was the best studio. They're blu-ray ports have been less than stellar though.

dsa_shea

I really like a lot of Universal titles but I wish they would steer away from the Universal menus in their high def. releases. Do they need to constantly remind us who put the disc out?

Adam Tyner

The trend seems to be that any movie shot digitally or sporting a digital intermediate is left alone. Anything else...? Crap shoot.

Gizmo

Not only does Universal not include any stupid previews/promos, but I like how all the discs feel the same. Animated menus that make stupid noises are so 1999.

tonymontana313

Besides the DNR on certain titles and few missing features here and there, I think they are doing a great job. Adding lossless and and some new features to old titles along with releasing catalogs like no tomorrow, they are pushing Blu-ray better than the established BD studios.

Gizmo

What are these additional features they are adding?

As far as I Remember, both Mummy films had a short 5-6 minute addition and Miami Vice had 3 featurettes from the previous DVD version. That's it.

DNR/EE has been added to many of their titles, and like I posted before, nearly every release so far has dropped some if not ALL of the previous special features. Some its not just some, its the majority.

tonymontana313

They've added PIP U Control to Mummy, Mummy Returns and Scorpion King. If I'm not mistaken on the Scorpion King Hd-dvd, you had to flip to the dvd side to even access the extras.

What are these "many" titles you're talking about? I realize U-571 has a DNR issue but besides that, I've seen nothing but good reviews on PQ on Universal titles.

Gizmo

Keep in mind the U-Control is merely the special features recycled over to be watched at the same time as the film. Other titles (like U-571) drops the features so you can only watch them via U-Control (screwing over Profile 1.0 owners). Not a huge fan of U-Control would much rather watch what special features I want to when I want to. Not when that little U prompts me too.

U-571, Mummy, Mummy Returns (so far) (DNR/EE).

tonymontana313

I will agree with you that I also am not a fan of the throwing together all the special features into U Control.

Mr. Cinema

Blue Streak, National Security, Mirrormask, Southland Tales, Revolver - November 18

1080p AVC video accompanied by Dolby TrueHD soundtracks, similar to other Sony releases.

Announced specs and extra features for each of the titles can be seen below:

Blue Streak
1.85:1 1080p AVC
5.1 Dolby TrueHD
Featurette: Setting Up For The Score
HBO First Look: Inside and Undercover
"Hot Music Videos by Jay-Z, Tyrese featuring Heavy D and So Plush featuring Ja Rule"

National Security
1.85:1 1080p AVC
5.1 Dolby TrueHD

Mirrormask
1.85:1 1080p AVC
5.1 Dolby TrueHD

Southland Tales
2.40:1 1080p AVC
5.1 Dolby TrueHD
Commentary with Writer/Director Richard Kelly
Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga Graphic Novel Gallery
USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland featurette
This Is The Way The World Ends Animated Short

Revolver
2.35:1 1080p AVC
5.1 Dolby TrueHD
Commentary with Writer/Director Guy Ritchie and Editor James Herbert
Alternate Opening Sequence with Introduction by Guy Ritchie
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Alternate Ending
Outtakes
The Game: The Making of Revolver
Revolver: Making the Music
The Concept: An Interview with Guy Ritchie & Editor, James Herbert
Music Trailer

Source: Blu-ray.com

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I'm sure these will retail the same as other Sony catalogs.

bunkaroo

Might blind buy MirrorMask. Otherwise, more crap crap crap. I was excited when I heard "100 titles" from Sony this year, but at least 10% have been garbage movies. Oh well - at least we still stuff like The Fall and The Counterfeiters.