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I'm pretty sure BRD only...

thanks man. So I take it Touchstone is a family of one of the studios that is exclusive to BR?

thanks man. So I take it Touchstone is a family of one of the studios that is exclusive to BR?

Well touchtone, buena,miramax and disney are the same so they are pretty much BR only, useless some studio have the right in another country that make HD DVD

thanks man. So I take it Touchstone is a family of one of the studios that is exclusive to BR?

Yeah..I think Apocalypto was Beuna Vista which is part of the BRD Family!

Blu-ray only. May 22, $34.99.

amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Apocalypto/dp/B000NQQ4ME/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5/102-7315802-7704901?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173713231&sr=8-5)

Blu-ray only. May 22, $34.99.

amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Apocalypto/dp/B000NQQ4ME/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5/102-7315802-7704901?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173713231&sr=8-5)
well isn't that some shi....... :( :mad:

Thats a biggie IMO, that will sell very well for BD, kinda sucks for HD fans, least for the time being...

Thats a biggie IMO, that will sell very well for BD, kinda sucks for HD fans, least for the time being...
Apocalypto didn't do well in theaters despite being a pretty good movie. As far as customer influence, I think Casino Royale and the Pirate of the Caribbean films are going to be much bigger. And that's not even counting the Pixar films and all the awesome Fox movies, etc.

I didn't actually see it in the theater, but a buddy saw it and really liked it, plus I've read many great reviews of it, it'll look great in hidef, and of what I see coming for BD, this is way more my pref (never been a Bond fan, don't own a single Bond title on any format FWIW, and POTC...heh, not for me I reckon)...but if I owned a PS3 though, I'd be really looking forward to Apocalypto! This is a title that would make me want a Blu player...

Blu-ray only. May 22, $34.99.

amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Apocalypto/dp/B000NQQ4ME/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5/102-7315802-7704901?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173713231&sr=8-5)

Thanks. I just ordered it from Amazon. $21.55 after discount.

"Pretty good," this movie was one of the best I've seen lately. I'ts amazing how people passed this one up in the theater. I've also pre-ordered.

In Germany the movie is released on DVD by Highlight, however, the HD-DVD wasn't announced yet. They're definitely a HD-DVD supporter, for they're going to release "The Perfume" on HD-DVD in several days. They didn't announce a Blu-Ray version. But you can't expect English subtitles on it for Apocalyptico. But it's possible.

In the UK the movie was distributed by Icon Film Distribution for cinema. I don't know whether they release movies on HD-DVD, but there you could get English subtitles, in case they'll release a HD-DVD version.

Some Beuna Vista titles are being released in Japan on HD-DVD, like The Brothers Grimm and Reign of Fire.

Some Beuna Vista titles are being released in Japan on HD-DVD, like The Brothers Grimm and Reign of Fire.

Not by BV, but by any local distributor.
But Japan HD-DVDs are really pricy, $30-45 w/o shipment.

This movie was slept on BIG TIME, it is awesome. At any rate, exlcusives like this are the reason I support both formats, plus I'm a gamer, so the PS3 was a no-brainer. If anyone is still on the fence about blu-ray, go for it, you'll be glad you did. I still think the best HD-DVD blows away the best Blu-ray, but the gap is closing quickly.

APOCALYPTO was produced and financed by Icon (Mel Gibson's company). It was a "negative pickup" in the U.S. and Canada by Buena Vista. That means in the U.S., it will be a BD release, HOWEVER, it was sold in different territories to different distributors. That means that in some territories, it will likely be available in the Region-Free HD DVD format.

Eric

First notifications about Apocalyto in germany are stating that the studio having the rights for germany will consider a HD-DVD launch, if their first production "The Perfume" is selling well on HD-DVD.

So chances are good, because "The Perfume" is #1 in Amazon germany HD-DVD charts. And don't be to much afraid of the Amazon price. I've allready seen it prelisted for 21,99. So i will just pricematch my amazon order. :p

So, just found the source of information:

http://www.movieman.de/Bericht.php?bid=23864&nid=4000

Highlight Films has the distribution rights for the DVD. And Highlight is producing HD-DVD only, no BR.

First notifications about Apocalyto in germany are stating that the studio having the rights for germany will consider a HD-DVD launch, if their first production "The Perfume" is selling well on HD-DVD.

So chances are good, because "The Perfume" is #1 in Amazon germany HD-DVD charts. And don't be to much afraid of the Amazon price. I've allready seen it prelisted for 21,99. So i will just pricematch my amazon order. :p

That's good for consumers who comprehend German, but being a German independent distributor Highlight often purchases the rights for German subtitles only. Or in some cases no subtitles at all (see Hero PE).
Since Apocalypto is neither English, nor any other comprehendable language everyone is dependent on subtitles.
In conclusion, that's just good news for German speakers.

21,99€ at anixehd.tv

The difference between Hero and Apocalypto for sure is, that Hero was done in a country for a certain market with a still spoken language.

The intention of Mell Gibson was to do the movie in the most realistic way, which meant using the mayan language. This was stated by himself in different interviews, because in his opinion, synchronisation ruins the movie experience. (Which is true and the reason, why i watch all my movies in english)

The perfume for instance features both german and english. So perhaps apocalypto will have both german and english subtitles.

And guys, don't try to order from anixe, because they are not shipping internationally, sorry.

The difference between Hero and Apocalypto for sure is, that Hero was done in a country for a certain market with a still spoken language.

The intention of Mell Gibson was to do the movie in the most realistic way, which meant using the mayan language. This was stated by himself in different interviews, because in his opinion, synchronisation ruins the movie experience. (Which is true and the reason, why i watch all my movies in english)

The perfume for instance features both german and english. So perhaps apocalypto will have both german and english subtitles.

And guys, don't try to order from anixe, because they are not shipping internationally, sorry.I assume you were speaking of Perfume for 21,99 earlier? Really? Anywhere that might ship to the U.S.?

Amazon's price is a bit higher. I want to get a vote in so the distributor can decide to release Apocalypto sooner... :)

The difference between Hero and Apocalypto for sure is, that Hero was done in a country for a certain market with a still spoken language.

The intention of Mell Gibson was to do the movie in the most realistic way, which meant using the mayan language. This was stated by himself in different interviews, because in his opinion, synchronisation ruins the movie experience. (Which is true and the reason, why i watch all my movies in english)

The perfume for instance features both german and english. So perhaps apocalypto will have both german and english subtitles.

And guys, don't try to order from anixe, because they are not shipping internationally, sorry.

Anixe ships definitely to Austria, I didn't find anything about them not shipping abroad.
I know the intention of Mel Gibson, but maybe you're right, because the DVDs that are released by Highlight are also available abroad in probably even better quality. So, why paying more money for English subtitles, when Highlight doesn't get more revenue in conclusion.
As a matter of fact, Highlight is one of few HD-DVD producers who has the rights for this movie. Maybe they spend some additional amount on English subtitles, because they reckon that international buyers will buy the HD-DVD, also due to the lack of region coding.
I'm absolutely in favor of English subtitles, because I hate watching movies in the original langague w/o having the appropriate subtitles.
More HD-DVD sells are likely to boost German releases.

EDIT:
It's not a German tailer, but a Swiss one. However, they ship to the States for 10sFr = $8.17.
The HD-DVD is $30.03. At total $38.20.

http://www.1a-dvdshop.ch/Default.asp?idlnk=4405667

Anixe ships definitely to Austria, I didn't find anything about them not shipping abroad.

Austria is a totally different story than overseas, regarding postage costs.

As long as shipping is free , would asume they will not ship overseas.

I don't know, if the french HD-DVD of "the perfume" "le laureat" features english language. Because its from amazon.fr only 24,99.

@HomerJay, yes the 21,99 was for "the perfume"

@ ravenous

The entry in the OFDB for the HD-DVD of The Perfume says that the disc only features German subtitles.

See: http://www.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fassung_vorab&fid=106512&vid=6118

Apocalypto will be great on Blu-ray because Buena Vista has a proven track record on video transfer ...well at least they put it in capable hands ...Panasonic. I think they are the best studio when it comes to video transfer. Plus Apocalypto looked gorgeous and sounded stunning in movie theaters. If Buena Vista does it right, it should be a reference title ...sans the sacrifice scene.

A little OT here but I think it didn't do better box office for 3 reasons:
Word got around that it was subtitled. More people than you may realize hate subtitles.
The violence factor, very graphic and bloody. Another turn-off for many.
The Mel factor. Mel had that big bit of bad press shortly before the release.
In this case, the negative press didn't turn to positive attention, unlike say Brittany skipping the undies ;)

Buena Vista Home Entertainment will bring Mel Gibson's controversial Mayan drama 'Apocalypto' to Blu-ray this summer, the studio announced today.

Regards

I didn't actually see it in the theater, but a buddy saw it and really liked it, plus I've read many great reviews of it, it'll look great in hidef, and of what I see coming for BD, this is way more my pref (never been a Bond fan, don't own a single Bond title on any format FWIW, and POTC...heh, not for me I reckon)...but if I owned a PS3 though, I'd be really looking forward to Apocalypto! This is a title that would make me want a Blu player...

I am fascinated with the Mayan culture and WILL see this movie only in HD. If that means not watching it for a year so I can get a BD player then so be it. I heard it was shot with next generation Panasonic HD cameras and that the cinematography is top notch.

Greg

A little OT here but I think it didn't do better box office for 3 reasons:
Word got around that it was subtitled. More people than you may realize hate subtitles.
The violence factor, very graphic and bloody. Another turn-off for many.
The Mel factor. Mel had that big bit of bad press shortly before the release.
In this case, the negative press didn't turn to positive attention, unlike say Brittany skipping the undies ;)

I think you are right on and it is sad Mel took such a beating for his drunken mouth. Why the press would only emphasize his anti-Jewish comments and not what really matters is beyond me. Mel drove a car 85 mph in a 45 zone under the influence of alcohol. The media seemed to be lost on that.

Greg

In the UK the movie was distributed by Icon Film Distribution for cinema. I don't know whether they release movies on HD-DVD, but there you could get English subtitles, in case they'll release a HD-DVD version.
AFAIK, Icon is not a distributor, it's Mel Gibson's production outfit.

I am fascinated with the Mayan culture and WILL see this movie only in HD. If that means not watching it for a year so I can get a BD player then so be it. I heard it was shot with next generation Panasonic HD cameras and that the cinematography is top notch.

Greg

Greg

The movie looks great, the characters and camraderie are great. However there really isn't much that truly delved into Mayan culture in the movie. It's a worthy own and I wonder if Gibson has enough good extras to warrant a Directors Cut or something. Perhaps the extras will delve into Mayan culture.

A good film and one that will certain have mass appeal to ealry adopters of Hidef discs...

Could be another mini Casino Royale for BD...

Along with Pirates....could be a tough few months for HD DVD...I dont think Matrix has the juice to do much, especially as a box set.

This title alone would probably influence me to finally go format neutral if it was released only on BD. But that all depends on how they include the subtitles for the movie. I'm guessing that Apocalypto was filmed at a 2.35:1 anamorphic aspect ratio no? If so, i'm hoping the film's subtitles are imbedded with the movie and not placed on the bottom black bars.

Apocalypto earned $114 million worldwide, including $50 million in the US. I'd say that's pretty damn good considering this has 0 stars, is ultra-violent, rated R, and had crazy Mel Gibson directing.

I knew this was a BD title in the US.
So thanks to "all" for the info on possible/probable import releases & the sources.
This would be a GREAT double feature with "The New World"!
Any foreign distributors on HD DVD for "TNW"?
Thanks.

Apocalypto earned $114 million worldwide, including $50 million in the US. I'd say that's pretty damn good considering this has 0 stars, is ultra-violent, rated R, and had crazy Mel Gibson directing.
+ subs! :eek: