The Polar Express - November 22nd
06-13-05, 03:46 PM
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The Polar Express - November 22nd
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Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Polar Express for 22nd November 2005 priced at $29.95 SRP. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Robert Zemeckis directs this CG animated film that Tom Hanks provides most of the voices for.
Available in separate Widescreen and Full Screen editions the film will be presented with English, French and Spanish DD5.1 Surround audio and subtitle options in the same languages. Bonus features are TBC, but should be plentiful.
Cover art is also available there.
Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of The Polar Express for 22nd November 2005 priced at $29.95 SRP. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Robert Zemeckis directs this CG animated film that Tom Hanks provides most of the voices for.
Available in separate Widescreen and Full Screen editions the film will be presented with English, French and Spanish DD5.1 Surround audio and subtitle options in the same languages. Bonus features are TBC, but should be plentiful.
Cover art is also available there.
06-13-05, 03:54 PM
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DVD Answers is reporting this as a one-disc set:
Warner has officially announced the Robert Zemeckis directed The Polar Express, which features the voice of Tom Hanks. The single-disc release will be available to own from the 22nd November this year, and should retail at around $29.95. The film itself will be presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. English, French and Spanish subtitles, will also be provided. I'm afraid Warner still hasn't revealed details on the extra material, but we'll bring you the full announcement shortly.
I find that somewhat surprising given a) Robert Zemeckis' usual interest in DVDs, and b) WB's desire to get as much money from this as possible.
Of course, perhaps they're going the Harry Potter route, and deciding not to "spoil the magic" for kids. Which is fine, too, I guess.
Warner has officially announced the Robert Zemeckis directed The Polar Express, which features the voice of Tom Hanks. The single-disc release will be available to own from the 22nd November this year, and should retail at around $29.95. The film itself will be presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. English, French and Spanish subtitles, will also be provided. I'm afraid Warner still hasn't revealed details on the extra material, but we'll bring you the full announcement shortly.
I find that somewhat surprising given a) Robert Zemeckis' usual interest in DVDs, and b) WB's desire to get as much money from this as possible.
Of course, perhaps they're going the Harry Potter route, and deciding not to "spoil the magic" for kids. Which is fine, too, I guess.
06-13-05, 04:44 PM
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I doubt it's been nixed at all...I'd gladly pay to see it again in 3-D even if I had the 2-D version at home.
06-13-05, 05:19 PM
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I find that somewhat surprising given a) Robert Zemeckis' usual interest in DVDs, and b) WB's desire to get as much money from this as possible.
Of course, perhaps they're going the Harry Potter route, and deciding not to "spoil the magic" for kids. Which is fine, too, I guess.
Of course, perhaps they're going the Harry Potter route, and deciding not to "spoil the magic" for kids. Which is fine, too, I guess.
06-13-05, 08:44 PM
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Looking forward to this, as I never got to see it in the theater
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Um, it's going to be a two-disc set.
Extras: the never-before-seen Smokey and Steamer song "You Look Familiar," "The Many Polar Faces of Tom Hanks" and "A Genuine Ticket To Ride" featurettes, "True Inspirations: An Author's Adventure" profiling Chris Van Allsburg, "Believe" (Josh Groban performs at the Greek Theater), "Behind the Scenes of 'Believe'" (bringing a hit song to magical life in the recording studio), "Polar Express Challenge," "Meet the Snow Angels" (the moviemakers' Christmas memories), a THQ PC game demo with two playable levels, the theatrical trailer and DVD-ROM weblinks.
Extras: the never-before-seen Smokey and Steamer song "You Look Familiar," "The Many Polar Faces of Tom Hanks" and "A Genuine Ticket To Ride" featurettes, "True Inspirations: An Author's Adventure" profiling Chris Van Allsburg, "Believe" (Josh Groban performs at the Greek Theater), "Behind the Scenes of 'Believe'" (bringing a hit song to magical life in the recording studio), "Polar Express Challenge," "Meet the Snow Angels" (the moviemakers' Christmas memories), a THQ PC game demo with two playable levels, the theatrical trailer and DVD-ROM weblinks.
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06-14-05, 08:37 AM
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Well, a fair amount of those extras suck (two things on Josh Groban? Who gives a rat's?), but hey, if it's got the trailer, I'm good to go!
06-14-05, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Phillips
I've heard there will be 3-D screenings, in both IMAX and also some digital DLP theatres, all in clear glasses polarized.
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Returning to select IMAX, IMAX Dome and IMAX 3D theatres this holiday season is The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience! Re-live the first full-length feature ever converted into IMAX 3D, or experience it for the very first time. This is an exclusive IMAX engagement, so don't miss it! Contact your local IMAX theatre for details More
Returning to select IMAX, IMAX Dome and IMAX 3D theatres this holiday season is The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience! Re-live the first full-length feature ever converted into IMAX 3D, or experience it for the very first time. This is an exclusive IMAX engagement, so don't miss it! Contact your local IMAX theatre for details More
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Excellent news! Saw this in the theater with the kids and really loved it. Not having read the book I was at a disadvantage regarding the "look" of the film and at first glance found all the kids on the creepy side. Now that I have read the book, it all makes sense. Definately a purchase for me.
06-15-05, 09:41 AM
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I have seen this movie twice, one of those times being in 3D in an IMAX theater. I just don't know how I can go back to watching it after the fact. But hey, by the time November roles around I'm sure I'll be in enough holiday cheer not to care.
07-13-05, 12:17 PM
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The Polar Express
Quick update on Warner's The Polar Express. We told you about the two-disc set a couple of months ago, and now you can add a single disc movie-only edition. Also available will be The Polar Express Holiday Gift Set which will include the two-disc special edition, a limited edition Polar Express Snow Globe and a Brio wooden train. Oh, and the two-disc set will be available in either regular Amaray packaging or with a collectible rainbow-foiled sleeve cover. Retails are $28.98 for the one-disc, $29.95 for the two-disc and $45.95 for the Gift Set.
The Polar Express
Quick update on Warner's The Polar Express. We told you about the two-disc set a couple of months ago, and now you can add a single disc movie-only edition. Also available will be The Polar Express Holiday Gift Set which will include the two-disc special edition, a limited edition Polar Express Snow Globe and a Brio wooden train. Oh, and the two-disc set will be available in either regular Amaray packaging or with a collectible rainbow-foiled sleeve cover. Retails are $28.98 for the one-disc, $29.95 for the two-disc and $45.95 for the Gift Set.