Hot Fuzz 2-disc exclusive at Wal-Mart

[gmerreighnjr]

just saw this posted on Edgar Wright's Myspace:

I just discovered yesterday that Wal Mart will be selling an exclusive 2 disc edition of HOT FUZZ.

Which is essentially the British DVD plus THE FUZZBALL RALLY DVD extra.

so i dealt with CD-WOW for a month to get the R2 2-disc and now it'll be available in the U.S. with the Fuzzball Rally feature---damn it:mad2:

[PopcornTreeCt]

So, we all have to buy this at Wal-Mart to get the 2-disc? And is this gonna be one of their stupid 2 separate cases side by side or one case? Oh, I must know more!

[Rizor]

Well, that'd be pretty sweet. I wasn't planning on picking this up, but we'll see now. :)

Still, it probably won't be including all the commentaries.

[Imail724]

Shit, now I have to decide whether to get this or get HF and Shawn Of The Dead for $20 at Bestbuy.

[AdamComic2]

Whats' the Fuzzball rally?

[chris_sc77]

Fuzzball rally is a Region 1 exclusive documentary about the promotional appearences and marketing campaign in the U.S. starring Pegg and Frost.

[TheJoker]

Can we price match this at Walmart with the BestBuy ads?

[Brent L]

I don't think Wal-Mart will pricematch one of their DVDs when it comes with a bonus disc, but then again it's always worth a try, and it's possibly you'll get someone to do it anyway.

For anyone wondering, here's (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=144582906&blogid=289952131&page=0) a link to the Edgar Wright MySpace blog.

[The Valeyard]

just saw this posted on Edgar Wright's Myspace:



so i dealt with CD-WOW for a month to get the R2 2-disc and now it'll be available in the U.S. with the Fuzzball Rally feature---damn it:mad2:


Rarrrragh!!! I did the exact same thing!!! I was so sure they wouldn't port that second disc over for SD-DVD.

I might have to pick it up and sell/trade my R2 version.

Grrrrrrr.

[sinizine]

If this is actually true, I'l be jumping for joy. But he's pretty vague.

Edit- Also, his "currently watching" pick is hilarious.

[Peep]

I'm confused. I thought that the Fuzzball Rally was a standard extra on all the R1 releases. The way I took Wright's comment was to mean that you were getting all of the extras from the R2 release (which I guess implies that the normal R1 release is missing some of these) in addition to the Fuzzball Rally. The normal R1 release only has some of the R2 features plus the Fuzzball Rally.

No?

[gmerreighnjr]

I'm confused. I thought that the Fuzzball Rally was a standard extra on all the R1 releases. The way I took Wright's comment was to mean that you were getting all of the extras from the R2 release (which I guess implies that the normal R1 release is missing some of these) in addition to the Fuzzball Rally. The normal R1 release only has some of the R2 features plus the Fuzzball Rally.

No?

correct, the R2 version has everything the R1 has except Fuzzball Rally and has a second disc of additional features....from what i understand the Wal-Mart 2 disc will be everything that is with the R2 version plus the Fuzzball Rally feature

[chris_sc77]

I really doubt that the Wal-mart edition will have the 4 commentaries that are on the R2.
The R1 has only 1 commentary in its standard R1 edition so unless Wal Mart gets a different Disk 1 of this set it will still be missing quite a bit.
Im just glad i finally got a Region free player and the R2 dvd recently.
However it sucks i wont get to see fuzzball rally.

[nemein]

correct, the R2 version has everything the R1 has except Fuzzball Rally and has a second disc of additional features....from what i understand the Wal-Mart 2 disc will be everything that is with the R2 version plus the Fuzzball Rally feature

I don't know... I'm very skeptical that that is the case. I suspect what's happening is you'll get the standard R1 release plus the Fuzzball Rally on a 2nd DVD making it a 2 DVD deal (not a 3 DVD deal as some seem to be implying). I could be wrong but I find it hard to believe anyone would go through the trouble of transferring the R2 to R1 version and then only releasing it at one location.

[chris_sc77]

Fuzzball Rally is on the 1 disk R1 release and is available on every R1 1-disk edition of the movie.

[The Valeyard]

That's it! I'm not gonna bite. I'm happy with my R2 edition.

will power will power will power will power.....

[wennma01]

from his comments it seems to me like you'll get the regular r1 disc everywhere (which includes Fuzzball rally) and then it will probably be packed side-by-side with the bonus disc which would essentially be the r2 2nd disc.

so pretty much, this will be the 'ultimate edition' that contains all extras (although it will most likely be missing the additional commentaries)



anyway....i'm in Hot Fuzz is my fav movie of the year so far, so i'll be headed to walmart to pick this up

[rhcp1214]

from his comments it seems to me like you'll get the regular r1 disc everywhere (which includes Fuzzball rally) and then it will probably be packed side-by-side with the bonus disc which would essentially be the r2 2nd disc.

so pretty much, this will be the 'ultimate edition' that contains all extras (although it will most likely be missing the additional commentaries)



anyway....i'm in Hot Fuzz is my fav movie of the year so far, so i'll be headed to walmart to pick this up

do you think it will really be side by side? i hope not, i hate that

[wennma01]

i hope it is a regular 2-disc set...but i'm pretty sure walmart will screw us over with the side by side or a cardboard sleeve shrink-wrapped to the single disc amaray

[ThaGoddfather]

Anyone have a picture?

[riotinmyskull]

just buy a blank 2-disc amaray case...problem solved.

[Imail724]

What is on the British DVD that the US one doesn't have?

[Peep]

just buy a blank 2-disc amaray case...problem solved.

I'm fine with that. I only hope we get all the commentaries.

[shyguy1083]

shouldn't wal-mart have this on their website already? is this a certainty?

[chris_sc77]

What is on the British DVD that the US one doesn't have?

# Audio Commentary by the Real Fuzz
# Audio Commentary by Sandford Village People (Dalton, Woodward, etc)
# Audio Commentary by Sandford Police (Pegg, Frost, Broadbent, etc.)


# Visual FX Before & After (8 Scenes) (6m 0s)
# Blogs 1-12 Plus the Lost Blog (32m 20s)
# Dead Right (40m 10s)
-Dead Wright Commentay with Edgar Wright
-Dead Wright Commentary with Pegg and Frost
# Here Come the Fuzz (4m 16s)
# We Made Hot Fuzz-Making of Documentary (29m 31s)
# Art Department (4m 48s)
# Flip Chart (14m 0s)

Or in other words most of the stuff is available only on R2 edition.
And it is quite an awesome DVD if i might say so.

[AsmodeusVice]

I can indeed confirm that Wal-Mart will have the bonus disc (I work in the electronics dept. overnight). I looked specifically for the disc last night. It will be a side by side jobber.

The bonus disc looks to have some interesting extras on it (and a decent amount too... not some fluffy 5 min epk's). I'll try to take a pic of it tonight... or at least notate the extras on the bonus disc.

[Brent L]

I guess that also confirms that the first disc is the same as the normal R1 version, and that means that the other extras on the first disc of the R2 version, more commentaries and the such, aren't on the Wal-Mart exclusive set. :(

[riotinmyskull]

I can indeed confirm that Wal-Mart will have the bonus disc (I work in the electronics dept. overnight). I looked specifically for the disc last night. It will be a side by side jobber.

The bonus disc looks to have some interesting extras on it (and a decent amount too... not some fluffy 5 min epk's). I'll try to take a pic of it tonight... or at least notate the extras on the bonus disc.

when you say 'side-by-side' do you mean an extra amaray case attached to the original case??

[Peep]

I can indeed confirm that Wal-Mart will have the bonus disc (I work in the electronics dept. overnight). I looked specifically for the disc last night. It will be a side by side jobber.

The bonus disc looks to have some interesting extras on it (and a decent amount too... not some fluffy 5 min epk's). I'll try to take a pic of it tonight... or at least notate the extras on the bonus disc.

If you get a chance, please check how many commentaries are listed on the main disc.

[AsmodeusVice]

when you say 'side-by-side' do you mean an extra amaray case attached to the original case??


Yea, it's shrinkwrapped alongside it like when they package a new release with an older DVD. It's just like how they did the Munich release.

[AsmodeusVice]

If you get a chance, please check how many commentaries are listed on the main disc.


I'll do that tonight and let you all know in the morning. I'll try to take a pic of it.

[Peep]

Thanks!!

[ThaGoddfather]

I hate those SidebySides

[Trevor]

I hate those SidebySides

Yep, but they've been doing it that way for years. They have at least 1 title a week with an exclusive this way.

One benefit of the way WM does it is that the main title is still sealed, making it easy to ebay or re-gift. Less double-dipping for us completists.

[ThaGoddfather]

True.

[johnsun]

Sorry if this have been covered, but has there been any mention on the price for the set with the bonus disc?
Later

[Trevor]

Sorry if this have been covered, but has there been any mention on the price for the set with the bonus disc?
Later
Walmart is always YMMV. Walmarts 1 mile from each other can have drastically different prices.

But roughly, new releases are $15.87, and new releases with bundled exclusives are $19.87.

Some Walmarts apparently have the exclusives bundles at the same lower price, but I've never been that lucky.

[tasog37]

I have the dvd here, it has one commentary on it featuring Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.

Man, I wish this was coming out on Blu-Ray. I'm sure I'll pick up a copy at WalMart for the bonus disc.

[nemein]

Any idea what exactly is on the bonus DVD? From the way some people are talking I think a lot of people are expecting the 2nd DVD of the UK 2DVD set, but I'm still a little skeptical that that is going to be the case.

[AsmodeusVice]

Alright here's the features on the bonus disc

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/wynterfire/100_1036.jpg

and the features on the regular disc

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/wynterfire/100_1037.jpg

and the front of the pack

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/wynterfire/100_1034.jpg

sorry the pics are so big (and blurry), I don't have photochop installed.

Hope this answers some questions.

P.S. I know it's the fullscreen version, but we have so many boxes for the new stuff that I wasn't about to dig further. I'm sure it's in WS as well.

[starman9000]

Sure am I glad I spent the extra dough getting the UK version.

[Trevor]

Awesome job AsmodeusVice! Thanks much. I'll be getting this for sure.

[gmerreighnjr]

awesome...thanks alot AsmodeusVice! the extras aren't included on the R2 disc--they're all new....so by having the R2 version and picking up the wal-Mart exclusive will cover everything features wise....i'll definitly be picking this up on tuesday

[rhcp1214]

is the uk version of dead right edited? cause on the back of the walmart one it says it is...i think i'm gonna go with the hot fuzz, shaun of the dead deal at best buy.

[Minerwerks]

awesome...thanks alot AsmodeusVice! the extras aren't included on the R2 disc--they're all new....so by having the R2 version and picking up the wal-Mart exclusive will cover everything features wise....i'll definitly be picking this up on tuesdayThere's nothing new there. All the features on that Wal-Mart bonus disc exist on the UK 2-disc DVD.

[chris_sc77]

Yeah it looks like the to be the same exact disk as the 2nd disk in the R2 set.

[mifuneral]

aww, bummer. I was hoping we'd get the commentary tracks on the first disc :(

[Dane Marvin]

^ Still, this is pretty substantial content for a Wal-Mart bonus disc.

[Willh51]

I hope that "a new comedy" is a sticker, or else Hot Fuzz will forever be the new movie from the guys who brought you Shaun of the Dead, which annoys me.

[dom56]

Like the cover shot on the bonus disc. Has the 'John Woo' style look. :)

[jdugger2]

Will this be available online or is it strictly an in-store thing? I don't live anywhere near a Wal-Mart.

[Trevor]

Will this be available online or is it strictly an in-store thing? I don't live anywhere near a Wal-Mart.

I imagine you already searched their website. If it is not there now, check on or closer to release day.

[AsmodeusVice]

I hope that "a new comedy" is a sticker, or else Hot Fuzz will forever be the new movie from the guys who brought you Shaun of the Dead, which annoys me.

It isn't a sticker. It's part of the printed cover.

[PopcornTreeCt]

I just noticed that DVD is full screen. For one, I can't believe they still make full screen DVDs, and two the words are very, very small. I predict some bitching on this forum come Tuesday afternoon.

[mifuneral]

^I just hope Walmart also offers Widescreen. I don't know if they've changed but there was a time when they only offered Fullscreen versions of certain films.

[Jah-Wren Ryel]

It would actually be appropriate in the parody sort of way if wally only had foolscreen versions of this film.

[gmerreighnjr]

There's nothing new there. All the features on that Wal-Mart bonus disc exist on the UK 2-disc DVD.

well,i must not have been paying attention to the extras then--i haven't had a chance to watch the second disc....i'll prob still pick this up as long as it's available widescreen

[jdugger2]

I imagine you already searched their website. If it is not there now, check on or closer to release day.

Yeah, I checked. I don't have any experience with Wal-Mart, so thanks for the tip.

[FangsFirst]

^I just hope Walmart also offers Widescreen. I don't know if they've changed but there was a time when they only offered Fullscreen versions of certain films.
They usually offer both on release week, and for a week (or two, or three depending on sales) after. Then they scale back to fullscreen, because it "sells better" (mostly because they give it prominent placement on top of the shelves and send more copies of it, so people who wouldn't give a crap grab FS regardless, and WS disappears quickly)

[izatright]

They usually offer both on release week, and for a week (or two, or three depending on sales) after. Then they scale back to fullscreen, because it "sells better" (mostly because they give it prominent placement on top of the shelves and send more copies of it, so people who wouldn't give a crap grab FS regardless, and WS disappears quickly)
I'm glad I don't live where you guys do. Walmart out here always seems to offer a completely even selection of widescreen and fullscreen. On new stock, typically the widescreen sells out first, but they eventually order more in.

[project86]

I'm just going to use one of my spare 2 disc cases and throw out the walmart case i think.

[Doc Moonlight]

I just noticed that DVD is full screen. For one, I can't believe they still make full screen DVDs, and two the words are very, very small. I predict some bitching on this forum come Tuesday afternoon.

That's standard operating procedure for Universal these days. You really have to be careful when buying a Universal disc that has seperate releases that you're picking up the screen format you want.

[Bluelitespecial]

I usually hate going into Walmart for movies but I think I might have to for this release.

[FangsFirst]

I'm glad I don't live where you guys do. Walmart out here always seems to offer a completely even selection of widescreen and fullscreen. On new stock, typically the widescreen sells out first, but they eventually order more in.
Weird; I worked at two walmarts and have visited tons more, I've never seen one that didn't have the procedure mentioned...(and non-new releases were ALWAYS FS unless they didn't come in FS)

[alongoria]

If it is fullscreen..

Just rent it at blockbuster and switch it out

[Groucho]

If it is fullscreen..

Just rent it at blockbuster and switch it outYou won't be a member for long if you continue to suggest that people break the law.

[Willh51]

With all this complaining about the size of the version font, I'll chime in and say I like not having a huge "widescreen" banner on some dvds, now the quotes and sticker thing...

[taronga]

The last time Walmart had an exclusive bonus disc I wanted packaged with the fullscreen version I took it home and separated the two (being careful not to break the seal on the movie disc), held onto the bonus disc, and took the movie back to the store to exchange it for widescreen. This only works if the cases are individually sealed within the 2-pack, but they usually are.

I already have the UK set, though, so I won't have to bother with that dance this time.

[yubm]

Has anyone else noticed that all of he 2nd disc features are on the HD-DVD? Including the other 3 commentaries from the R2 set?

http://www.ropesofsilicon.com/homevideo.php?id=3129&vid_id=3725&type=hd

I know which one I'm gonna get!

[mifuneral]

Kind of makes me wish I had an HD DVD player.

[mnementh]

Kind of makes me wish I had an HD DVD player.

So kind of buy one. :wacko:

In the meantime, the HD-DVD release is supposed to be a combo disc.

[droidguy1119]

It would have been really nice of Universal to include a special version of the standard DVD on the combo disc with the four commentaries. Then we could get all the bonus features in R1.

[Yavin]

Anyone know if this two-pack will also be available at Wal*Mart Canada? If so, I'll get it over the Best Buy exclusive.

[Peep]

In the meantime, the HD-DVD release is supposed to be a combo disc.

With the bulk of the extra features (and the extra commentaries only showing up on the HD side). And what's up with these combo discs anyway? I thought that the DVD side was always just one layer - or have they started making them with two layers yet? A one layer standard DVD side would suck.

[scott1598]

If it is fullscreen..

Just rent it at blockbuster and switch it out
so you are the f***er that switched out the "Die Hard 2" Special Edition for the crappy non-anamorphic which I rented the other week at BBV. thanks a lot!!

[starman9000]

With the bulk of the extra features (and the extra commentaries only showing up on the HD side). And what's up with these combo discs anyway? I thought that the DVD side was always just one layer - or have they started making them with two layers yet? A one layer standard DVD side would suck.

I thought that the bonuses were only going to be on the HD side.

[Peep]

I thought that the bonuses were only going to be on the HD side.

It is my understanding that the normal R1 bonuses will show up on the DVD side of the combo disc and that all of the the bonus features (including the extra commentaries) will show up on the HD side.

[droidguy1119]

Anyone know if this two-pack will also be available at Wal*Mart Canada? If so, I'll get it over the Best Buy exclusive.I work at Best Buy and I am not aware of any exclusive, nor is it in the ad. In the ad they have buy Shaun/Fuzz and get 2 for $20 on them, but that's it.

[johnsun]

Bestbuy.ca listed an exclusive Police Hand book here. (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFSM2136698&catid=20435&logon=&langid=EN) I'm going to check out a couple of WalMarts here if they have the 2nd DVD.. If not or it's too much, I'll pick it up when I make a trip across the boarder in WA state..
Later

[ds6161]

my Wal-mart did not have the special 2 disc version..
the lady was actualy helpful & looked thru 2 box's for me.. only had fool & WS..
Her & 1 more guy were there & neither of them knew about a special version..

[PopcornTreeCt]

That sucks to hear. I hope this isn't going to be rare or anything.

[project86]

My local (smaller) walmart supercenter had only 2 copies of the 2 disc, and they were both fullscreen :(

[woxyshiv]

I had the same problem, except my local Wal-Mart is a giant supercenter. They had 2 copies of the exclusive version, both in full screen. About 10 copies each of the 1 disc version then in ws and fs. They hadn't put them on the shelf yet and were very nice to look for me...but that was all they had.

Wal-Mart's website doesn't yet list this for sale, so I am wondering what chance we'll have to get the bonus disc in widescreen?

Universal, this is totally lame. How many people that are huge fans of this movie would want it in full screen? And why strike an exclusive deal with a company that is going to put TWO COPIES OF IT IN THE STORE? What a waste of time for fans trying to track this down.

[shyguy1083]

did they open the boxes early for you? doesn't this not go on sale until tomorrow? or are there at 24-hour wal-marts? there's a 24hr WM reasonably close by... i'm wondering if they'd have them out yet since it's technically not tuesday... but i don't work tomorrow and would like to get a headstart watching all the bonus material if i could get it now.

[TheMovieman]

Seems many Wal Mart's put these out early, sometimes a few days early for some reason.

[PopcornTreeCt]

This really sucks to hear. I was looking forward to picking this up tomorrow morning.

[woxyshiv]

did they open the boxes early for you? doesn't this not go on sale until tomorrow? or are there at 24-hour wal-marts? there's a 24hr WM reasonably close by... i'm wondering if they'd have them out yet since it's technically not tuesday... but i don't work tomorrow and would like to get a headstart watching all the bonus material if i could get it now.

They start putting the new releases out at Midnight. I had to wait until they wheeled out a giant display for "300" and helped the customers waiting to buy that...and then they went through the other boxes of stuff for me. They had WS copies of the single disc version, but not of the exclusive 2-disc set. The guy helping me said "most of our customers prefer the full screen" as he stood in front of an entire wall of HDTVs.

[LeeVing]

I was worried about this exclusive only being packaged with the fullscreen version....that's Wal-Mart's usual M.O. or at least a very lopsided with 20 fullscreen and 2 widescreen.

may have to buy it twice to get all the extras...or just get the R2

[project86]

I'm thinking about returning the FS version and swapping for the WS if the other 2 walmarts only have FS.

[someguy28]

Just came back from Wal-Mart. I got lucky and found the two-disc version in WS. I almost didn't find the display but they had both full and widescreen versions with the bonus disc. Full outnumbered wide but the widescreen with the bonus disc does exist. I also picked up 300 in Blu-Ray for $24.96, in case any of you were wondering how much it was. Hope you guys get lucky as well. Btw, this was the Salem, NH store.

[shyguy1083]

wow, i'm thinking since i'm bored and still up late that i should go try and find my 2-disc ws version right now... don't wanna have to deal with the hassle of trying to exchange the fs version to ws. hmmm...

[TheMovieman]

^ Shopping at WM in the middle of the night is actually quite nice. You won't have a probem finding a good parking space and the checkout lines will be quick. Sure, you might run into some "interesting" characters but sometimes it's no different than in the middle of the day...

[SPiRAL]

My 24 hr Walmart sucked, the dude told me they won't be putting out the dvds til 5 am.

[shyguy1083]

^ Shopping at WM in the middle of the night is actually quite nice. You won't have a probem finding a good parking space and the checkout lines will be quick. Sure, you might run into some "interesting" characters but sometimes it's no different than in the middle of the day...


i was surprised at how bustling the place was. just got back from 24hr wal-mart in glendora, ca. i don't usually go on tuesdays, so i dunno if it was because 300 was being released or if it's like this every new release tues, but there were LOTS of shoppers. dvd section had quite a few ppl browsing. most were picking up 300, but i saw some ppl with hot fuzz and others with a bratz movie. the majority were young people (there is a college semi-nearby so that might account for it... bored w/ nothing to do in the dorms?) but there were also families too. because of this, the checkout lines were actually kinda long since they only had 3 cashiers.

anywho, i picked up the 2-disc in WS (woohoo!) and was surprised to see that there were 11 two-packs in FS (yes, i counted) and that there were 17 (including mine and another shopper's) in WS. didn't expect WS to outnumber FSm but i'm glad it did. everything was already moved out from the boxes. they had assembled the large cardboard cut-out so no need to scavenge through unopened shipments or whatnot, which was great since it was only 12:30ish. i thought i'd have to wait for them to unpack everything.

[RKillgore]

Checked two Wal-Marts in Eugene, OR and could only find FS two-packs. I checked all around the DVD sections and the stand-ups near the registers. The barcode on the shelf designated FS. The FS movie case also had the UPC code covered with a blank sticker, making it unlikely that I could exchange the FS for a WS.

For those that found a WS two-pack, did they have separate shelf spaces or mixed with FS?

[AsmodeusVice]

Glad to see some of the other Wally Worlds got the WS 2 pack.

When I put the DVD's out tonight, we only got 10 of the FS 2 packs and NO WS. We had plenty of FS and WS single discs, but our area has nothing but FS lovers around it.

We also didn't get a cardboard display for Hot Fuzz, just 300 Firehouse Dogs and Pathfinder.

[riotinmyskull]

well my 2 WM's only had the FOOLSCREEN version with the bonus disc attached...oh well. atleast CH added the title today so atleast i can get it for cheap.

[zombeaner]

i was wandering around walmart last night getting a car battery at about 11:30 hoping they'd sneak some out before I left, but no such luck.

[mikey horror]

I had three different salespeople at my local Wal-Mart tell me that the bonus disc is only packaged with the full screen version, not the widescreen.

[sotra]

There's a R4 2-disc version of Hot Fuzz available on CdWow for almost half the price of the UK R2 version. JUst FYI. It says TBD for thespecial features though.

[Willh51]

Our 24 hr Walmart also doesn't put out the new dvds until the next morning, kills the fun I say.

[Matt.K]

Checked out Wal-Mart this AM. I was unable to find any with the bonus disc at my Wal-Mart. Per a poster at another forum they only found the bonus disc included with the full-screen release and was not included with the widescreen release. They did not elaborate on what was included on the bonus disc.

[TOLEN]

Went this morning to see if they had it at my Wal-Mart. Only had 3 copies of the bonus pack sets. And they were all fool screen. :(

[TheMovieman]

Checked two Wal-Marts in Eugene, OR and could only find FS two-packs. I checked all around the DVD sections and the stand-ups near the registers. The barcode on the shelf designated FS. The FS movie case also had the UPC code covered with a blank sticker, making it unlikely that I could exchange the FS for a WS.

For those that found a WS two-pack, did they have separate shelf spaces or mixed with FS?

Yeah, both of those WMs stink... Although Springfield is no better sometimes.



BTW, is there any chance they will release a 2-disc SE later on with all the R2 features?

[coltcannon]

Only FS 2packs here also. The lady said they put out everything they got. My hate for walmart grows everytime I set foot in it.

[TheHive08]

So is it possible to buy the FS 2-pack, and exchange the unopened full screen for an unopened widescreen while keeping the bonus disc?

Jeez, that sounds like a lot of trouble though.

[gmerreighnjr]

my WalMart also only has full screen 2 pack--no big deal for me as i have the R2 version just wanted the extra disc if i was gonna buy the R1 version

besides,i didn't like that the spine of the extra disc had no mention of Hot Fuzz and just said "Wal Mart exclusive disc"

[gmerreighnjr]

So is it possible to buy the FS 2-pack, and exchange the unopened full screen for an unopened widescreen while keeping the bonus disc?

Jeez, that sounds like a lot of trouble though.

i was thinking the same thing but from the looks of things the 2 discs were NOT packaged seperately as far as i could tell

[Groucho]

I'm going to take my chances at lunch with this, but based on the experiences of others, I'm not holding my breath.

[coltcannon]

The 2packs here had one UPC and were just shrinkwrapped together, without even seals on the cases. If they had been semi seperate I would do the exchange.

[TheHive08]

It just seems the crowd that this movie is really for (that will laugh at the action-style editing, camera angles, etc.) would want widescreen versions, and the demographic that Wal-Mart is using this 2-disc deal for (casual moviegoers who like fullscreen because widescreen "chops off the picture") are two completely different crowds.

It just doesn't make sense why they wouldn't offer more widescreen versions. I don't know anybody (save my parents who have watched movies that have taken up the entire screen their whole lives) that prefers FS to WS. It just seems counterproductive for Wal-Mart to do this.

[coltcannon]

^ The problem is that the walmart going "morans" that buy FS will also watch and laugh at the action spoofs, whether they know they are taking the piss or not.

[WAR?]

For those who were able to score the WS 2-pack, how much did it cost?

[rmick]

It sure doesn't sound like a WS two pack exists. I guess I'll just have to enjoy the movie!

[Cathepsin]

BTW, is there any chance they will release a 2-disc SE later on with all the R2 features?

It's Universal. I expect a Hot Fuzz: Power of Greyskull Edition next year.

[alongoria]

Just picked this up my WM only had FS..

How do i go about switching this, Do i take it unopened and just ask if i can switch (My recipt says 2 pack) or do i open it and take it back and tell them it dosent play and just go grab a widescreen version. I think they will make me go grab a 2 disc one and switch it out

[Dr. Phibes]

I found it at the second Wal-Mart I went to (By Potomac Mills mall). On the shelf they only had Full Screen copies, but just as I turned around to leave a guy pushed a huge Hot Fuzz display behind me with plenty of Widescreen copies. Price was $19.96 and for those of you contemplating buying Full Screen and doing a switcheroo the DVD is sealed by itself. The bonus disc isn't sealed but the actual movie is. It has a white sticker over the barcode (and the plastic, it's not on the inside), but it peels off very easily.

[MrStayPuft]

The two pack with WS does exist, I've seen it with my own eyes at my Walmart. Unfortunately, I'm not one for bonus discs (especially those in their own case, I value space on my shelves more), and I had already picked up Hot Fuzz earlier at Best Buy.

But it does exist! Should I perhaps go buy it, and return my copy to BB? Is it worth it?

[Rammsteinfan]

WM in Union CIty has about 20 copies of WS 2 pack and 40+ for FS 2 pack. At first I coudlnt find the WS copies and i asked and they said they only had FS packs. The WS ones were on the standup in the center of the store on the bottom. GLad to see they had more than a few copies, i started to get really pissed and was going to rip off the FS copy and put a WS one with it and act like it was that way on the shelf. It was $19.99 for the 2 pack here.

[Aegean2007]

Does anyone know if there is any chance of the Wal-Mart website getting these 2-disc exclusives up? Because I just went to my local Wal-Mart and, of course, they only had 5 full screen versions. The little tag on the shelf even said something like "Hot Fuzz Exclusive FS" and let me tell you, there wasn't a tag anywhere in sight that said "Hot Fuzz Exclusive WS." So, I bought the single disc, but before I open it I'd like to know if I have a shot at getting the exclusive.

[tasog37]

Ugh, I've been by two stores, found nothing but full screen packs. Where is the logic in that?

I'm tempted to just hold off entirely on this now, despite how much I love the film (I saw it six times in the theater). I've got one more store to try, but needless to say my hopes are low.

[Cameron McGaughy]

Nothing but FS 2 packs in the Fairfax store in Northern VA....they didn't even have single copies of the WS version. And don't get me started on the sales lady who was trying to go out of her way NOT to help me. Was reminded why I hate this store so much today. Don't know if I have the energy to try and other ones....there aren't a lot around here. Agh!

[Yavin]

So ... has anyone been able to find this at Wal*Mart in Canada?

[jus10]

Just picked this up my WM only had FS..

How do i go about switching this, Do i take it unopened and just ask if i can switch (My recipt says 2 pack) or do i open it and take it back and tell them it dosent play and just go grab a widescreen version. I think they will make me go grab a 2 disc one and switch it out

I just brought it back and asked to switch it out for WS. The CS rep asked for another receipt because the UPC didn't match, so I just played dumb and said this was the receipt that was given to me. Not one of my proud moments, but oh well.

[PopcornTreeCt]

I just got back from the store and snagged a widescreen 2pack! I'm so happy, there were about 8 2packs altogether, I had to look through 4 of them before I found a widescreen one. Don't know if there were anymore.

[surfingelectrod]

One of my local stores only had the FS 2-packs so I bit the bullet and bought it. Opened up the DVD and went to another store with the receipt to trade for a WS copy and they said I'd have to give up the bonus disc in order to, so I left. Went to a third store without the receipt and got my WS copy with no questions asked.

[Rizor]

Ugh. My Wal-Mart only had one copy of the two pack and it was fullscreen. I picked it up anyway since it was the last one, but I'm planning to try Sam's Club or other Wal-Mart locations and returning the fullscreen copy.

[Matthew Chmiel]

My Wal-Mart had hundreds of copies of the two-pack (in the front of the store, as well, as the back in the entertainment section) and had equal copies of both full screen and widescreen. I snagged a copy along with the special editions of Escape From New York, Basic Instinct, and The Running Man out of the $5 bin.

[tomrum]

Here in San Diego, there were plenty of WS and FS two-packs. Definitely gonna have to fix that label, though.

[macnorton]

What is on the disc? Seems like there was confusion earlier in this thread.

[Jaosn1749]

I went to the store in Lagrange, IL and they had 5 copies of the bundle, all FS. I asked and they said that they received no copies of it in WS. Incidentally, it was $19.96.

Also checked at Sam's Club and they didn't have the bundle (as they sometimes do).

If anyone sees them in WS in the south-suburban Chicago area, give me a shout.

[Willh51]

Went to our Wal-Mart and they only had Full Screen 2-packs. I just got the 1 disc for $17. A lady was overjoyed that they had the Firehouse dog 2-pack in FS, she was like "FS, Great!!." I almost vomited but held it in.

[rkndkn]

Keeaumoku Street had a lot of full screen 2-packs -- had to look behind a bunch of FS to find WS. Seemed to have very few WS.

[Jaosn1749]

What is on the disc? Seems like there was confusion earlier in this thread.

Go back to page 2 of this thread, there are scans of the back covers of the discs outlining the features.

[macnorton]

Go back to page 2 of this thread, there are scans of the back covers of the discs outlining the features.

Thanks dude...missed that when I was going through the thread. I will have to stop by Walmart (again...ARGH!) after work.

[Groucho]

No luck at the store nearest my office. I did get mistaken as an employee, however (note to self: do not wear blue polo shirt to Wal-Mart!).

I'll try again this afternoon at the location by my house. :shrug:

[sb5]

Only FS of the 2 pack at my town's Wal-Mart.

Huge :thmbsdwn: to Universal for this (for both making it exclusive to Wal-Mart, and for not making the 2nd DVD standard in R1 in the first place).

[Matthew Chmiel]

What is on the disc? Seems like there was confusion earlier in this thread.
If you combine the R1 disc with the Wal-Mart disc, you'll have everything found on the R2 set EXCEPT three commentary tracks BUT you'll get the Fuzzball Rally featurette.

And if you get the HD-DVD release, you'll get ALL the extras.

[thedrizzle]

My Wal-Mart had 6 six copies of the 2 pack in FS and none in WS. So i just picked up the single disk WS. I'm not going to open it until Friday though because a Wal-Mart is opening in my town on Friday and I'm going to check there for the WS 2 pack.

[nemein]

And if you get the HD-DVD release, you'll get ALL the extras.

Including ALL the commentaries? I see mention of a single commentary on most retailers websites, not multiple ones. Just trying to decide between the HD and R2 versions.

[tofferman]

No go on the Widescreen 2 pack at Walmart in Bend, OR...heck, they didn't even have a display for Hot Fuzz. I may try again later this week. Boo to Universal for limiting this bonus disc to Walmart only. :thmbsdwn:

[zombeaner]

I went to the three WMs nearest my house and no luck :(

[GoVegan]

Crap. The only thing I hate more than going to Walmart is going there and coming out empty-handed. Instead of wasting time hitting more Walmarts I should just buy an HD-DVD player.

[Woof Woof]

I called around to 4 different Walmarts in my area, and one had them. She first had the regular one for 16.97 and I said, no, that's not it, it has an extra disc. She was gone a LONG time then came back and said that they just wheeled out the display and they did have it in widescreen. I went out there and didn't see them so I asked and he told me about the display HIDDEN in the back of an aisle. They had about 20 or so in Widescreen so I picked it up. I'm happy, well worth the trip.

[JediJones]

Anyone have the bar code of the widescreen 2-pack? It's probably expecting too much but I wonder if I can give that to Wal-Mart and have them scan it or type it in to see if any stores in the area have it in stock.

Alternatively, anyone in southeastern or northeastern PA know any stores that have it? I checked East Norristown and West Norristown because they're closest to me, not because I expected much from these typically lousy locations, and they had no Hot Fuzz displays and less than 3 FS 2-packs at each.

[project86]

I went to all 3 walmarts around me and all of them only had the fullscreen copy. But they let me swap it out and exchange the fullscreen copy when I explained to them what I wanted. Yay for nice people at walmart (a rarity).

[danyanez]

Mountain View only had 3 copies of the full screen edition :(

I had to go to Union City (thanks Rammsteinfan! :) and there were still a lot of ws copies :D

[Woof Woof]

Hey JediJones, I got mine at the Walmart at Robinson near Ikea but I guess that's not that close to you and like I said, there were well over 20 there.

[Rammsteinfan]

Originally Posted by danyanez

Mountain View only had 3 copies of the full screen edition

I had to go to Union City (thanks Rammsteinfan! and there were still a lot of ws copies

Sweet. Glad ya found a copy. Wonder why its so hard to find for some people? UC store finally did something right, they usually suck major balls when it comes to DVD tuesday.

[DJLinus]

I went to 3 Wal-Marts today and only found the fullscreen two pack. Frustrated, I ended up buying one at the last store that I went to. Tonight I'll probably take the movie back and try to exchange it for a WS copy, claiming that I lost my receipt.

I feel dirty for voting with my wallet that I seemingly prefer fullscreen. *shudder*

[TylerDurden_73]

Please post pics of your widescreen two pack...

[gmerreighnjr]

i called 6 other walmarts in my area and even the one in Lawrence,KS and all had fs only....i may stop by a couple of stores later this week

[PopcornTreeCt]

Please post pics of your widescreen two pack...

I would but I don't have a camera.

[ThaGoddfather]

I didn't see any WS 2 packs at my wal-mart. Bummer.

[scarredgod]

10 full screen at the walmart i work at, no widescreen so i bought the full and ill do the switcheroo.

[Groucho]

Please post pics of your widescreen two pack...If you're calling shenanigans, call shenanigans:

"...OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN"

[Rizor]

My local Sam's Club didn't even have Hot Fuzz for sale. I went back to the Wal-Mart and they were all sold out of widescreen single discs. For whatever reason, they only had stocked 10 or so copies while 300 and Pathfinder got full displays. -rolleyes-

[TylerDurden_73]

I actually bought both widescreen and the fs 2-pack. Was told buy the manager whose video rep was there that they didn't make a widescreen version of the 2-pack. I took that with a grain of salt....I don't think I'll do the switcheroo, and I'll give it to my brother-in-law who is an action movie fan.

[TylerDurden_73]

If you're calling shenanigans, call shenanigans:

"...OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN"


Yeah, I am skeptical, But popcorn tree hasn't lied before so why would he start.

[rkndkn]

Anyone have the bar code of the widescreen 2-pack? It's probably expecting too much but I wonder if I can give that to Wal-Mart and have them scan it or type it in to see if any stores in the area have it in stock.



The bar code is: 025195018722

It's on a sticky label over another sticky label on the cellophane wrap of the WS 2-pack.

To the person who wanted a photo -- I'm at work and don't have my camera but if I remember when I get home.

[rhcp1214]

My local Sam's Club didn't even have Hot Fuzz for sale. I went back to the Wal-Mart and they were all sold out of widescreen single discs. For whatever reason, they only had stocked 10 or so copies while 300 and Pathfinder got full displays. -rolleyes-

Honestly, not even best buy had a lot of copies of Hot Fuzz. First off, the ones on display with the new releases were full screen, and i had to go to the comedy section to find a widescreen version. And they only had four widescreens. Overall, i would say my best buy only had 12 copies of Hot Fuzz in stock.

[Groucho]

Full Pathfinder display at my Wal-Mart too. WTF?

[DarthVong]

Only had 10 Foolsscreen 2 packs at my local Walmart, so I bought the single WS edition. I refuse to even purchase this to do the switcheroo. Somewhere it'll track onto some bean counters spreadsheet and make it seem like FS will sell if it has better extras than WS....THOSE BASTARDS!

[JoserJerr]

Anyone know how the features on the HD-DVD compare to the single-disc version off hand?

[Matthew Chmiel]

Full Pathfinder display at my Wal-Mart too. WTF?
My Wal-Mart had full displays of:

- 300 (actually two full displays, one at each entrance).
- Pathfinder.
- Hot Fuzz.
- Some direct-to-video animated Bratz film.

The actual DVD section of the store had no single-disc copies of Hot Fuzz available, only the two-packs.

[Matthew Chmiel]

Anyone know how the features on the HD-DVD compare to the single-disc version off hand?
According to Universal's website for the HD-DVD:

# Outtakes
# Theatrical Trailers
# The Man Who Would Be Fuzz
# Hot Funk
# Danny's Notebook: The Other Side
# Feature Commentary with Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright
# Feature Commentary with The Sanford Police Service - Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Rafe Spall, Kevin Eldon & Olivia Colman
# Feature Commentary with The Sandford Village People - Kenneth Cranham, Timothy Dalton, Paul Freeman & Edward Woodward
# Feature Commentary with The Real Fuzz - Andy Leafe & Nick Eckland
# Fuzz-O-Meter
# Storyboards
# Inadmissible: Deleted Scenes with Filmmaker Commentary
# We Made Hot Fuzz
# Speculative: Video Blogs
# Art Department
# Friends & Family
# Cranks, Cranes & Controlled Chaos
# Here Come the Fuzz
# Return to Sandford
# Edgar & Simon's Flip Chart
# Simon Muggs
# Sergeant Fisher's Perfect Sunday
# Photographic: Galleries
# Hearsay: Plot Holes and Comparisons
# Special Effects: Before and After
# AM Blam: Making Dead Right
# Dead Right (1993)

However, the back-cover of the HD-DVD is exactly the same as the DVD, and lists The Fuzzball Rally 30-minute documentary that is exclusive to R1, but it's nowhere listed on any specs sites for the HD-DVD. :shrug:

The R1 DVD only has the commentary with Wright and Pegg, Fuzz-O-Meter, The Man Who Would Be Fuzz, Hot Funk, Danny's Notebook: The Other Side, The Fuzzball Rally, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, and Trailers.

[JoserJerr]

According to Universal's website for the HD-DVD:



However, the back-cover of the HD-DVD is exactly the same as the DVD, and lists The Fuzzball Rally 30-minute documentary that is exclusive to R1, but it's nowhere listed on any specs sites for the HD-DVD. :shrug:

The R1 DVD only has the commentary with Wright and Pegg, Fuzz-O-Meter, The Man Who Would Be Fuzz, Hot Funk, Danny's Notebook: The Other Side, The Fuzzball Rally, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, and Trailers.

Many thanks. I also saw this link.

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/hotfuzz.html

[invisiblegt]

Unfortunately, there was only a single copy of the twin-pack, which, of course, was available only in full-frame.

In all, there were very few copies of even the single-disc available either.

[rkndkn]

OK, I borrowed a camera at work -- here's photos of the WS 2-pack from WalMart:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1156/966257413_98874d2cc7.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1231/966257609_819a1a038d.jpg?v=0

[New Rambler]

Is this likely to be rare (in which case I get 2, one to save unopened to help support me in retirement)........

[alongoria]

Switched it out

The people at wal mart didn't ask to see anything just told me to get a excat copy.

Now i have it in widescreen...WOOO

[darkside]

The confirmed extras of the HD DVD. This is the one I'm buying.

* Audio Commentary with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright: The Co-Writers sit down and chat with us in this feature-length commentary. Boy oh boy was this one enjoyable. Both Pegg and Wright have a high level of wit that is clearly shown here. Pegg and Wright speak on the homage to Bad Boys II and Point Break as well as the cast and sets.
* Audio Commentary with the Sanford Police Service: Participants include Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright, Jim Broadbent, Rafe Speall, Kevin Eldon and Olivia Colman. This one, as well as the following commentary, kind of served as a good vs. evil commentary. Here you had the good side of the law speaking, almost in character it seemed, about their talents and what it was like making the film.
* Audio Commentary with the Village People: Participants include Kenneth Cranham, Timothy Dalton, Paul Freeman and Edward Woodword. As I mentioned above, this one kind of serves as the evil commentary, which adds a funny twist to the commentary. I found myself enjoying the comments made here a tad bit more, mostly because of the humor and talent of Mr. Dalton.
* Real-Fuzz Commentary with Andy Leafe and Nick Eckland: With my fourth time through the film, I’ll be completely honest and mention that I didn’t get completely through this one. The comments I did here by the two real-life officers served as more of a factual commentary more than a humor commentary. I suppose this one is necessary for the die-hard fans, but I suppose I was a bit turned off by it after watching three funny commentaries.
* Theatrical Trailer: Here the film’s trailer is shown.
* Outtakes: Here we get a few funny outtakes.
* The Man Who Would Be Fuzz: A funny homage to Sean Connery and Michael Caine as Simon Pegg and Nick Frost play the two characters from an obvious film.
* Hot Funk (TV Version): This one runs as a “clean” dialogue feature with a few clips from the TV version of the film.
* Danny’s Notebook: The Other Side: This one shows us the ideas and themes that Danny had (Danny is the character played by Nick Frost).
* Fuzz-O-Meter: This one basically runs like a trivia track throughout the course of the film giving us information about the film and the making.
* Storyboards: Here storyboards are presented for all 27 chapters of the film.
* Evidence Room: Deleted Scenes: Here we get 22 deleted scenes that run about 20 minutes in length. Just like the film, a majority of the scenes are absolutely hilarious with constant laughs and smiles.
* Making Of: Conclusive: Here we get the film’s making of, which was a great watch. Even though the standard stuff is dealt with, it felt like something more, quite possibly because of the enjoyment of the film.
* Speculative: Video Blogs: Including here are 13 different mini features that chronicle the making of via interviews from the sets during periods of the film.
* Forensic: Featurettes: Here we get 3 different features; the first being Return to Sanford, which shows us the real town of Wells that stood in for Sandford in the film. The second feature, entitled Edgar & Simon’s Flip Chart shows them reading a flip chart of the town so we can see how much of the chart made it into the final product. The final feature, entitled Simon Muggs is sort of like more outtakes with Simon Pegg laughing after each take.
* Galleries: Here we get a variety of photo, poster and basic promotional kits used for the film.
* Heresay: Plot Holes/Comparisons: This one is broken down into two separate areas. One for Plot Holes and one for the film’s special effects with the Special Effects looking at 8 different sequences with a before-and-after look at each sequence.
* Falsified: Dead Right: This one runs 10 minutes and is entitled “Edgar’s 1st Cop Movie”. Optional commentary is available for Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright
* Easter Egg: Fence Jump: A little Easter Egg here with a few takes of the hilarious fence jump clip.

[dj_orinj_joos]

Waterworks Wal-Mart outside of Pittsburgh was totally out of 2-packs (and I think only had FS to begin with), and was totally sold out of WS.

[Scotts35]

Anybody come across the WS set in Maryland?

[canucker45]

Plenty of the Widescreen 2packs (around 10-20 copies, price was $19.96) at the Walmart on Rainbow & Spring Mtn for those in Vegas.

[achau9598]

Anybody come across the WS set in Maryland?

no luck here .. checked 3 in the Baltimore area and all only had FS 2-packs. I ended up just getting the HD/SD combo disc from Best Buy with the 300 box.

[TOLEN]

All this talk about complaints about people who want fool screen reminded me of when I was at Wal-Mart a few months back. The lady goes up to the video clerk and asks for a movie in HD-DVD and wanted it in Full Screen?!?

[cerial442]

No luck here either. I just broke down and bought the set from Best Buy.

[clintilona]

There were only "fool screen" sets here in Woodhaven, Michigan for $20, but that didn't stop me from getting it. I just took the set outside after it was purchased, peeled the bar code sticker for the set off of the shrinkwrap and stuck it on the back of the shrinkwrapped "fool screen" case over the existing bar code.

I then brought the "fool screen" version back in the store with receipt and explained how it was purchased by mistake and that I really wanted the widescreen edition. The nice customer service lady said it was fine and told me to go grab the one I wanted. She then refunded me the $20 for the set and charged me $17 for the widescreen movie only version. So, I ended up with the two disc set for $17.

I feel a little bad for getting away with this, but I was disgusted with this set being nearly impossible to find with the widescreen movie and I did what I had to do. Also, I never intended to get it three dollars cheaper, but I couldn't exactly explain to the lady why I shouldn't be getting it for less. Oh well...I'm happy now to have the set.

[Phod]

Only fool screen here in two Jacksonville Wal-Marts. Argh. They didn't even have a spot for the Widescreen so without photo evidence I wouldn't even have believed they exist.

ARGH.

[jrc123]

Been to 3 Walmart's on Indianapolis' North Side and have seen nothing but Full Screens.

[Rizor]

Can anyone tell me whether the movie disc is individually wrapped inside of the two pack?

[TheMovieman]

I wasn't going to buy it (going with the R2 version) but I did check at 2 Super WMs and both only had Full Screen, in fact the tag in front had "FS" so I don't think WS was ever there.

[jus10]

Can anyone tell me whether the movie disc is individually wrapped inside of the two pack?

Mine was and the 3 that were on the shelf looked the same.

[WAR?]

Duarte, CA wal-mart had a good 25-30 widescreen 2-packs for $19.96 when I left a couple hours ago, I was very surprised.

[ramivic]

About 20 widescreen sets for $19.87 at Wal-Mart in Forest Park, IL (as of 6pm tonight) - they also had 300 (1 disk) for $13.87 - 2 disk for $19.87

[Jippy]

I passed two Walmarts during my travels today and only found the FS versions w/bonus disc (this was the Anaheim and Orange locations). Its a real pity that the distribution of this is so haphazard.

[MrPink]

I was only able to find a Full Screen 2 pack. I called all the stores around me and none of them have the widescreen edition. I tried to talk the lady into letting me open it and return the FS for the WS but she wouldn't go for it. GRRRR
Is there a way to complain directly to Rouge Pictures?

[harpo787]

I can indeed confirm that Wal-Mart will have the bonus disc (I work in the electronics dept. overnight). I looked specifically for the disc last night. It will be a side by side jobber.

Even though I'm only on page 2, I'll ask anyway: Is this with FOOLSCREEN only? I went to two Walmarts. One had nothing and the salesclerk looked at me like I was from outer space. The other one had them, but only in fullscreen. I asked her if she could look it up...apparently there's no need to keep inventory at Walmart?

[Don Fishies]

So ... has anyone been able to find this at Wal*Mart in Canada? Not sure if you already checked or not, but I bought up the 2-pack in Canada earlier today. They were on the top shelf of a display for all sorts of 'newer' releases, and had to stretch to grab it. There were about 4-5 copies that I saw, and all were in Widescreen (thankfully). I went there hoping to find one too, since the one store I called only claimed there was a 1-disc copy, and after numerous calls between 10:30 and 1, the other store had still not taken any copies of Hot Fuzz out of their shipment boxes (although I was told there were thousands of copies of 300 all around the store).

I got it at $27.83. It only was wrapped in the shrinkwrap on the outside, both discs were just stickied together, and did not have any wrap on the inside at all.

And what's up with the spine for the bonus disc?

[harpo787]

I see my question has been answered, having gone through the rest of the thread....seems like if you try five or six stores, you might actually find a WS version.

I'm considering the HD-DVD one, but I don't have a player and don't know how long it will be before I obtain one....

I'd call the other Walmarts in the area, but from my experience they wouldn't be able to look it up on a computer and therefore I'd be forced to hoping that the salesclerk would make a genuine effort and not just look in one spot (if at all) and then say "nope don't have it."

[horroru]

I see my question has been answered, having gone through the rest of the thread....seems like if you try five or six stores, you might actually find a WS version.


Yup -- I went to 3 Wal Marts before finding 1 widescreen set! Plenty of foolscreen though, just sitting on the shelf...

[surfingelectrod]

I'm really mad at Rogue for not releasing the R2 version over here. I guess it's just Universal trying to shove HDDVD down our throats. I'm glad that I was able to get the bonus disc, but I really wish that they would have put all of the commentaries on the movie disc.

[MikeShaynePI]

Went to Wal Mart this morning and just complained to the manager that there was only Fool Screen with the bonus disc. Got him to remove the full screen from the shrink wrap and replace it with the widescreen.

[gmerreighnjr]

an update from Mr Wright about the Wal-Mart situation:

Am getting to the bottom of the Wal Mart conspiracy. Apparently there are Widescreen versions of the 2pak, but Wal Mart order 65 percent fullscreen editions.

Hopefully the WS version will show up on their website.

Have been on the case with Universal so will let you know.


http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=144582906&blogID=294067920

[duganrm]

I stopped by the WM in Poway and only found the fullscreen version of the 2-disc. I tried to ask the employee nearby but she wasn't helpful. I ended up at a different WM (Aero Dr) and found multiple copies of both types though and picked up a copy.

[josh4040]

Here in LA I called the stores in woodland hills and porter ranch, the porter ranch had them in stock, though I had to dig through all of the fs to find a widescreen.

[Pizza]

I will be checking my walmarts later today for the widescreen. I must say that I am annoyed with Universal for putting all the bonus content on the HD-DVD and not the DVD. Show some respect for your customer base especially the majority that own DVD players. Sure, you'll make a few HD-DVD fans happy, but at the expense of making the majority of DVD ones unhappy. Bad business plan. This doesn't make me want to run out and buy an HD-DVD player, either.

[Yavin]

Not sure if you already checked or not, but I bought up the 2-pack in Canada earlier today. They were on the top shelf of a display for all sorts of 'newer' releases, and had to stretch to grab it. There were about 4-5 copies that I saw, and all were in Widescreen (thankfully). I went there hoping to find one too, since the one store I called only claimed there was a 1-disc copy, and after numerous calls between 10:30 and 1, the other store had still not taken any copies of Hot Fuzz out of their shipment boxes (although I was told there were thousands of copies of 300 all around the store).

I got it at $27.83. It only was wrapped in the shrinkwrap on the outside, both discs were just stickied together, and did not have any wrap on the inside at all.

And what's up with the spine for the bonus disc?

Thanks for the info! I haven't had the time to check out Wal*Mart yet, because I was busy toting around my Best Buy and Futureshop exclusive editions of 300 and didn't want to be bothered by their greeter and their need to sticker all incoming bags. I'll definitely swing by there today. I hope they still have the 2 packs!

[macnorton]

Got my copy yesterday...Fool Screen only. But that is ok by me. Snagged the last one too here in Morristown, NJ. There are other Walmart's so I might check around Friday.

Or I will grab a widescreen copy and re-gift the other one.

[chris_santucci]

This might be illegal or at least unethical, but I don't care. I simply bought the Foolscreen version and plan to bring the movie only back to Walmart and exchange it for the Widescreen. I'd rather do that than have to make complains or search the county for the ideal version.

[GoVegan]

I tried a second Walmart and struck out. At this one the employees were more helpful, but they still wouldn't let me swap out the disc for a widescreen. The woman who was helping me pointed out that it was strange that they'd only have a fullscreen version, but then she pointed out something even more odd - All of their 300/Alexander two packs contained the widescreen version of the former and the fullscreen version of the latter. The two-pack which appeals to nobody. At least the employees were aware of the absurdity.

[taronga]

When you go back to do the switch, grab a widescreen copy before heading to the customer service desk. Don't show the old receipt, just tell the cashier that you want an even swap. As long as the DVD is sealed you should have no problems.

[kms_md]

i could only find the FS version at my local WM. i may branch out farther today, but, my hopes are not high.

[chaingunsofdoom]

I grabbed a WS version of the set at WM up here yesterday. Price was C$27.83 as previously reported (ouch). [The lowest-priced regular version is C$23.xx up here.] They must've only received a small supply, but there were still a handful left at the store I was at last night.

[Elpresidentepez]

Went to 3 Walmarts (Vacaville, Dixon, and Fairfield), I struck out at all three. I ended up buying the full screen pack and returning the movie without a receipt for widescreen. This, as far as I understand is perfectly legal. Walmart has a fairly laxed return policy, as long as it's shrink wrapped they can still sell it. Maybe this fiasco will encourage them to realize there is a bigger widescreen fan base then they expected.

One thing I noticed in the different Walmarts is how much full screen gets promoted vs. the wide. They put the full above the wide, the full is more accessible and there's no information provided as to the difference. I with widescreen TV's getting so affordable, you would think they would want to help people understand the investment. Unless they want them to comeback and re-purchase all of their titles.

Either way, Hot Fuzz looks really good with my autographed Comic Con sleeve in my 2-disc amaray case.

[Brent L]

I went to the local WalMart, and while they did have four of the two-packs, they were all fullscreen, not to mention that two of them had loose discs. As a matter of fact, they only had a single copy of the widescreen single DVD at all, so no luck for me so far.

[coltcannon]

Qoute elpresidentepaz "Maybe this fiasco will encourage them to realize there is a bigger widescreen fan base then they expected."

The problem with that being the numbers will show all the purchases of the FS versions not that they were exchanged for WS. Walmart isnt going to show studios the return numbers when it comes to making an order.

[Jaosn1749]

About 20 widescreen sets for $19.87 at Wal-Mart in Forest Park, IL (as of 6pm tonight) - they also had 300 (1 disk) for $13.87 - 2 disk for $19.87

Thanks, I just picked mine up at lunch. There are still about ten widescreen ones there.

Be warned, the place is a mad-house.

[kms_md]

went to another WM - it did not receive any of the 2 packs. i will probably p/u the FS pack and exchange the FS disc for the WS one.

[Brent L]

I just called each and every WalMart within 30 miles of where I live, and not a one of them even got in the two-pack with the widescreen version of the movie.

It's b.s. like this that more or less forces people to do the ol' switch-a-roo return.

Edgar Wright is aware of this crap btw. From his MySpace blog:

Am getting to the bottom of the Wal Mart conspiracy. Apparently there are Widescreen versions of the 2pak, but Wal Mart order 65 percent fullscreen editions.

Hopefully the WS version will show up on their website.

Have been on the case with Universal so will let you know.

Edgar

So hopefully something will come from this, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[sb5]

Success! The Wal-Mart in Merrillville, IN had a big Hot Fuzz display that had quite a few copies of both the FS and WS 2-packs.

[TheMovieman]

I went back today for something else and yesterday they had about 8 copies (all FS) and now they're down to 2.

Why is it some WMs have tons of WS discs and others get nothing? Do these managers decide how many of each version to get or does corporate decide based on the areas?

[Brent L]

I extended my search radius to 50 miles from where I live, and not a single WalMart store has the WS two-pack.

[Preterite]

Success! The Wal-Mart in Merrillville, IN had a big Hot Fuzz display that had quite a few copies of both the FS and WS 2-packs.
The Walmart in Forest Park, IL had the same display. You do have to dig a bit to get a WS pack, but they're there.

[coltcannon]

Make sure to contact WalMart and your specific WalMart store about this. There is a email form on the WalMart Corporate site.

[boc4ever]

Make sure to contact WalMart and your specific WalMart store about this. There is a email form on the WalMart Corporate site.

I contacted corporate today to complain about this. I doubted anything could be done, but the woman took down my info. Maybe if enough people call, they'll make some more ws available, or at least help track down some widescreen versions with the bonus disc. I'll keep everyone posted if anything comes of this...

[TheKing]

I passed two Walmarts during my travels today and only found the FS versions w/bonus disc (this was the Anaheim and Orange locations). Its a real pity that the distribution of this is so haphazard.

I'd like to thank you for saving me the trip to the Orange Store. Instead, I made my way to the Brea store (Imperial and Kramer), where they had plenty of copies of the widescreen 2-pack near the entrance in a big Hot Fuzz display, and more in the DVD section in the back. They did also have FS copies, so be careful.

The Brea store is really the best Wal*Mart in Orange County, I never fail in finding what I'm looking for there, and they are consistently lower in price when it comes to new release DVD's (Hot Fuzz and 300 singles were $13.99, I'm sure the Orange store was $16.87)

[shyguy1083]

Why is it some WMs have tons of WS discs and others get nothing? Do these managers decide how many of each version to get or does corporate decide based on the areas?

I'm curious about this too, seeing as my Wal-Mart had WS outnumber the FS for the two-packs. I'm under the assumption that its based on some sort of sales tracker? Perhaps in my area, WS sells more than FS which is why they ordered both but ordered more WS. As for other areas, perhaps their stores track more FS sales which is why they ordered mostly or only FS two-packs.

I know that this is somewhat the case with my local Best Buy. It's the largest store size-wise in the area, so when there are Wii launches or exclusives like the 300 helmet, my store gets many more copies of these items than other smaller BBs in the district. Not sure if there is a method to the madness, so I can only assume...

[shyguy1083]

The Brea store is really the best Wal*Mart in Orange County, I never fail in finding what I'm looking for there, and they are consistently lower in price when it comes to new release DVD's (Hot Fuzz and 300 singles were $13.99, I'm sure the Orange store was $16.87)

seconded! the Brea WM is the only store i've been to that actually had their dump bin cleanly organized. plus, their electronics department is well-stocked and everything is clearly marked. plus, there's plenty of space for new release displays unlike other stores where everything is bunched together. cleaner than most wal-marts too.

[AdamComic2]

The Westfield, MA Wal-mart had 4 FS 2-packs. Bought one, did the "swap-a-rooney" and now I am the prowd owner of a WS 2-pack. :)

[scott1598]

The Westfield, MA Wal-mart had 4 FS 2-packs. Bought one, did the "swap-a-rooney" and now I am the prowd owner of a WS 2-pack. :)
And now it seems proud to be a swindler. nice!

[The No Man]

I called my local Wal-Mart and the guy in the electronics department actually knew his stuff. I began to ask my question if they had the exclusive set in Widescreen and he practically finished my sentence for me. He said that they only got three of the double packs in and they were full-screen. I asked if a lot of people were asking about the Widescreen version and he said no, he just wanted it for himself.

[shyguy1083]

And now it seems proud to be a swindler. nice!

i suppose you could argue either way for the "swap-a-rooney" that people have been taking part in. i don't totally see the harm in what they're doing. it's not like they're stealing from the store, like some people taking the "free" movie tickets at best buy or whatnot. they technically bought a movie (hot fuzz) and they are evenly exchanging it out for a movie (hot fuzz). the aspect ratio just happens to be different. but the # of movies wal-mart is stocking is the same. the pricing is the same. and wal-mart doesn't seem to mind having a bunch of FS, so what's one more?

it would have been SO MUCH easier if they just didn't bundle the two items together. just have the movie by itself either FS or WS, have a stack of the bonus discs, and then let the customer choose the format they want, grab the bonus disc, and be on their way instead of looking for ways to return/exchange the FS movie. granted, the pricing would be another issue... unless they just gave the bonus discs away free (wouldn't that be nice)!

it's not particularly fair to have FS shoved down our throats because we want the bonus features. had they ONLY had FS for the two-packs, it'd be a different story. you want the bonus disc, you have to get FS. but why shouldn't the customer be able to get the WS they prefer just because the store didn't order WS copies or over-ordered FS? and also, the movies themselves are sealed under the two-pack... so wal-mart is just opening themselves up to this... if there was only once piece of shrinkwrap covering both discs, there would be no issue here.

[cerial442]

The ones I saw weren't sealed under the two pack wrappings, otherwise I would have made the return switch for widescreen. In fact the two I saw also didn't have stickers at the top of the DVDs.

[harpo787]

Well, I visited 2 stores originally, and phoned 4 different ones. One store had no 2-disc sets at ALL, and the rest had only FS, no WS sets.


Sigh....

[Imail724]

No 2-disc sets, ws or fs, at my Wal-Mart. And it was $20 just for the movie alone, is that right? I thought that was crazy seeing as Best Buy is giving it for $20 with Shaun Of The Dead.

[Chaza]

Yeah, there weren't any 2 packs at either of the stores I went to in Central Jersey. There was a spot for the f/s two pack at one, but no product there. If there is no solution, I guess I'll wait until I have an hd player and pick up that version.

[rmick]

Just rode 16 miles round trip on my bike to the only Walmart in Chicago, but got a widescreen two pack! Now I just have to return the widescreen copy I bought at Best Buy on Tuesday!

[Peep]

The ones I saw weren't sealed under the two pack wrappings, otherwise I would have made the return switch for widescreen. In fact the two I saw also didn't have stickers at the top of the DVDs.

Mine FS copy seems sealed/individually wrapped, but there is no sticker running across the top.

[TheMovieman]

it would have been SO MUCH easier if they just didn't bundle the two items together. just have the movie by itself either FS or WS, have a stack of the bonus discs, and then let the customer choose the format they want, grab the bonus disc, and be on their way instead of looking for ways to return/exchange the FS movie. granted, the pricing would be another issue... unless they just gave the bonus discs away free (wouldn't that be nice)!

That would be the best way. They could do what BB does and when you bring both up to the register it automatically totals the DVDs at $19.xx.

[Pizza]

Normally, I'm sensitive to some of the "deals" listed here that require an extra step that isn't ethical, but I fail to see how returning a movie you paid for and exchanging it for the same movie is being a "swindler." That's a bit melodramatic. I've accidentally bought full screen movies and returned them unopened for either a refund or the widescreen edition.

[KillerCannibal]

I initially bought the 2-for-$20 deal @ BB w/ Shaun, then after reading about the specs on the Wal-mart disc I bought a copy (FF, unfortunately) later in the day. Then I simply returned the unopened FF copy back to BB with Shaun (since I already had it, just thought a spare for $2 was a great deal) and the cashier gave me a refund. I made a 2-disc set with a blank amaray and cut the back off the Wal-mart disc for use as an insert. Viola!

[dsa_shea]

Just do way with fucking fullscreen already. I had to buy the FS pack and exchange the disc for a widescreen copy. What a fucking travesty for something that could have been fixed so easily.

[Doc Moonlight]

Went to 5 WalMarts in the St Louis area. Only two of them had the two packs. One had one, one had four, all full screen. I'll continue the search tomorrow. One clerk told me they might get some more in on Friday.

[cupcake jesus]

For any Southern New Englanders looking for the two-pack in widescreen, the Fall River Wal Mart (on 81N, just off of route 24) had plenty on the same display with 300 at the store entrance.

I checked the other Southern New England locations (Swansea, Seekonk, N. Attleboro, Providence, 2 Warwick stores, and Cranston) yesterday, but they only had the Fullscreen version.

cheers,

-the Jesus

[stardork13]

I bought the fool screen 2-pack as it was the only version of the 2-pack available so I'll have to go back to Wal-Mart tomorrow & exchange it. I see nothing wrong with that. You aren't stealing from wal-mart in any way. You paid for the dvd and you just want an identical dvd with a different aspect ratio. You just have to say, 'I bought this here the other day but wanted a widescreen version, can I exchange it?' seems like it would be that simple at least. It's not like you're buying the 2-pack, taking the movie back & keeping the bonus disc for free. You're getting everything you paid for.

I'm not saying its the most ethical thing to do, but Wal-Mart's return policy on dvds is that they have to be sealed/unopened. Is the movie still sealed? yes it is.

I also don't see why they even make fullscreen dvds at this point. Like it has been said, widescreen tvs are becoming more and more affordable, plus dont most dvd players have zoom features so you wont see the "annoying black bars"? Or don't you think that they could make it a standard for all dvd players to have some sort of zoom features so people could watch it in fullscreen if desired? Just my two cents.

[ThaGoddfather]

^Yeah that's why they make the zoom button.

[harpo787]

Geez, if nothing else, just put both WS & FS versions in the thing. Of course, personally, I'd prefer if EVERYTHING was released in it's original aspect ratio ONLY.

[pilot]

I had a family member try to find me one, and after going to two Wal-Marts then having the second call the third, they had one left so they went and picked it up, only to end up buying me the fullscreen version. I had wrote down WS, but they were so excited to have found one had gone to two previous stores, they just picked it up without looking. I said to return it as I refuse to have a fullscreen dvd so back to Wal-Mart it went, and at the customer service desk, explained the situation about wanting the bonus disc with the widescreen movie, the guy ripped the package open, gave the bonus disc and said to go get a widescreen one. I'm happy now! :)

[JiM T]

Went to 5 WalMarts in the St Louis area. Only two of them had the two packs. One had one, one had four, all full screen. I'll continue the search tomorrow. One clerk told me they might get some more in on Friday.

Hey Doc, assuming you mean St. Louis, MO, mind sharing which stores had them? I went to two so far, and both had no two-packs. They were the St. Charles Rock Rd. store, and the Kirkwood store. Thanks...

[johnsun]

I'm going down to a US Walmart from Canada tomorrow and would be pissed if they only had the FS version.. So how does this swap work? Would they give you store credit at the customer service does if you say you lost the receipt? Then go back to the DVD section and by the WS?

[Peep]

I made a 2-disc set with a blank amaray and cut the back off the Wal-mart disc for use as an insert. Viola!

You are killing me! You cut your cover!?!? To make an insert?

I'll leave mine as is unless I can find a two-disc clear amaray and then I'll just put the cover of the bonus disc facing in. That way I get to see it, but I don't ruin it.

I've got some non-region 1 discs that do some cool things with clear keepcases and two-sided artwork.

[LeeVing]

i think it's funny that with virtually no widescreen 2-packs around, most of the extras in the bonus disc are in 16:9.

[yourlocalcinema]

I'll leave mine as is unless I can find a two-disc clear amaray and then I'll just put the cover of the bonus disc facing in. That way I get to see it, but I don't ruin it.

That's a really, really cool idea. Anyone have a 2-disc clear amaray to sell, or know a place online that sells them individually (don't really need them in bulk)?

[Doc Moonlight]

Hey Doc, assuming you mean St. Louis, MO, mind sharing which stores had them? I went to two so far, and both had no two-packs. They were the St. Charles Rock Rd. store, and the Kirkwood store. Thanks...

Hey Jim,

I went to Fenton, Kirkwood, Balwin, Arnold and Telegraph Rd. Arnold was the one that had 4 full screen packs, Telegraph Rd had 1. Looks like you've saved me a trip to the St Charles Rock Rd Store.

[dsa_shea]

I had a family member try to find me one, and after going to two Wal-Marts then having the second call the third, they had one left so they went and picked it up, only to end up buying me the fullscreen version. I had wrote down WS, but they were so excited to have found one had gone to two previous stores, they just picked it up without looking. I said to return it as I refuse to have a fullscreen dvd so back to Wal-Mart it went, and at the customer service desk, explained the situation about wanting the bonus disc with the widescreen movie, the guy ripped the package open, gave the bonus disc and said to go get a widescreen one. I'm happy now! :)

Fucking A Dude!!!

[KillerCannibal]

You are killing me! You cut your cover!?!? To make an insert?

Yea, I don't need a huge white spine that says "WAL-MART BONUS DISC" sitting next to Hot Fuzz on my shelf. It doesn't even say Hot Fuzz on the spine. The back made a nice insert and the little cover pic below the obnoxiously large Wal-mart banner makes a nice poster for my brain-draining cubicle at work.

[kms_md]

Hey Doc, assuming you mean St. Louis, MO, mind sharing which stores had them? I went to two so far, and both had no two-packs. They were the St. Charles Rock Rd. store, and the Kirkwood store. Thanks...

if you happen to cross the river, the WM in fairview heights had at least one more WS set (in the display towards the front).

[coltcannon]

The Walmart on the other side of the city had only WS 2packs. Glad to get one but the randomness of the availability is unbelievable. The bonus disc is embarrassing on the end, hopefully I can get a double case to move it into.