"The Dark Knight" Blu-ray (Dec. 9th)
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Though I'm not sure, but the Joker has so much of a deep and lasting impact on Batman and his character arc, along with changing his entire personal life, that maybe he is seen as THAT important? It's still about Batman, but I see what you are saying. I, myself, would have preferred the "joker-card collage creating Batman's face" cover.
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Whatever happened to the multi-cover selection like some dvd's had (Resevoir Dogs and Sin City comes to mind)?
I would think this one would be prime for that. A batman cover and a joker cover. Alot of people who collect would buy BOTH.
I would think this one would be prime for that. A batman cover and a joker cover. Alot of people who collect would buy BOTH.
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I'm actually holding out hope that the cover will be reversible with poster art featuring Batman on the other side.
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I'd buy the Two-Face cover. Just like I bought the Dwight Sin City cover that no one got.
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Any word on how much the Batpod will be (and if they'll include a standard Blu-Ray case along with it instead of the crappy case that was shown a while back)?
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According to sources, Warner Home Video will ship more than 1 Million copies of the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Dark Knight' to retailers, which represents the largest initial shipment of any Blu-ray title, ever. There has been a great deal of anticipation for the title, which is on schedule to be released on December 9th, and Warner appears to be share the same sentiments.
source: blu-ray.com
source: blu-ray.com
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According to sources, Warner Home Video will ship more than 1 Million copies of the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Dark Knight' to retailers, which represents the largest initial shipment of any Blu-ray title, ever. There has been a great deal of anticipation for the title, which is on schedule to be released on December 9th, and Warner appears to be share the same sentiments.
source: blu-ray.com
source: blu-ray.com
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I know this goes without saying, but this disc is going to absolutely clean house over Christmas. Still hoping for the Bat Joker Cards exclusive art somewhere -- hey, preferably Best Buy at that price!
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According to sources, Warner Home Video will ship more than 1 Million copies of the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Dark Knight' to retailers, which represents the largest initial shipment of any Blu-ray title, ever. There has been a great deal of anticipation for the title, which is on schedule to be released on December 9th, and Warner appears to be share the same sentiments.
source: blu-ray.com
source: blu-ray.com
http://www.videobusiness.com/article...?desc=topstory
NOV. 7 | Warner Home Video’s The Dark Knight is expected to ship more than 1 million Blu-ray Disc units to retail for its Dec. 9 street date, according to sources, which is believed to be a first for the format.
Warner execs declined to comment on the studio’s shipment plans.
Earlier in the quarter, Paramount Home Entertainment said its Iron Man sold 500,000 Blu-ray copies in its first week on shelves, but it’s unclear how many units the studio shipped.
Both titles underscore how far the format has come in a short period of time: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment set a record in March 2007 when it became the first studio to ship 100,000 Blu-ray copies of a title, Casino Royale.
For much of the past year, Blu-ray copies averaged 5% to 10% of a title’s sales. Recent features, including Warner’s Speed Racer and Journey to the Center of the Earth reached more than 10%, and Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s The Incredible Hulk hit more than 14%, according to VB sister publication Variety.
Iron Man’s Blu-ray version represented as much as 30% of sales at some retailers, though overall it was closer to 10%.
Warner knows that with Dark Knight’s wild popularity and Blu-ray-friendly special effects, the title should be a winner at retail. However, the studio will still be greasing the wheel with many software bundling promotions in order to encourage customers to buy Blu-ray players in time for the Dec. 9 Dark Knight bow.
“We have been working with key retailers to put together account specific offers, where we bundle a device or the PlayStation 3 remote with one of our titles, which gives the customers value in return,” said Dorinda Marticorena, Warner senior VP of worldwide marketing and high-def. “You will see a plethora of offers from Warner in November and December.”
She believes that consumers are now especially primed to purchase Blu-ray players, as manufacturers began offering models at new low pricing levels in October. Originally $399 for much of this year, Sony and Samsung BD Live-ready models fell to $299 at the end of September.
Regardless of a tightening economy, October set-top weekly sales are 25% to 50% higher than prior weeks, according to Marticorena.
“We are encouraged about the momentum we are seeing with Blu-ray players in October,” she said.
Overall, Marticorena is confident Dark Knight will shine bright on Blu-ray.
“Given its release date timing and our research, this indicates that a lot of customers are waiting to purchase this title,” she said. “If a household is on the fence about making a Blu-ray player or PS3 purchase, this title can be influential in making that happen.”
Warner execs declined to comment on the studio’s shipment plans.
Earlier in the quarter, Paramount Home Entertainment said its Iron Man sold 500,000 Blu-ray copies in its first week on shelves, but it’s unclear how many units the studio shipped.
Both titles underscore how far the format has come in a short period of time: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment set a record in March 2007 when it became the first studio to ship 100,000 Blu-ray copies of a title, Casino Royale.
For much of the past year, Blu-ray copies averaged 5% to 10% of a title’s sales. Recent features, including Warner’s Speed Racer and Journey to the Center of the Earth reached more than 10%, and Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s The Incredible Hulk hit more than 14%, according to VB sister publication Variety.
Iron Man’s Blu-ray version represented as much as 30% of sales at some retailers, though overall it was closer to 10%.
Warner knows that with Dark Knight’s wild popularity and Blu-ray-friendly special effects, the title should be a winner at retail. However, the studio will still be greasing the wheel with many software bundling promotions in order to encourage customers to buy Blu-ray players in time for the Dec. 9 Dark Knight bow.
“We have been working with key retailers to put together account specific offers, where we bundle a device or the PlayStation 3 remote with one of our titles, which gives the customers value in return,” said Dorinda Marticorena, Warner senior VP of worldwide marketing and high-def. “You will see a plethora of offers from Warner in November and December.”
She believes that consumers are now especially primed to purchase Blu-ray players, as manufacturers began offering models at new low pricing levels in October. Originally $399 for much of this year, Sony and Samsung BD Live-ready models fell to $299 at the end of September.
Regardless of a tightening economy, October set-top weekly sales are 25% to 50% higher than prior weeks, according to Marticorena.
“We are encouraged about the momentum we are seeing with Blu-ray players in October,” she said.
Overall, Marticorena is confident Dark Knight will shine bright on Blu-ray.
“Given its release date timing and our research, this indicates that a lot of customers are waiting to purchase this title,” she said. “If a household is on the fence about making a Blu-ray player or PS3 purchase, this title can be influential in making that happen.”
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Yes, the recent Amazon promotion has sold 3 players to people I know. There are a lot of people waiting for players to get under $200.
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Preordered the FS Blu-Ray Steelbook earlier today, woot.
Don't want to have to beat the rush on release day like Iron Man...which was sold out when I got there and I had to order online, so this time I'm just ordering online from the beginning to save the hunting time.
Don't want to have to beat the rush on release day like Iron Man...which was sold out when I got there and I had to order online, so this time I'm just ordering online from the beginning to save the hunting time.