Wanted BLU-RAY 12/2/08
 

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Timur Bekmambetov thriller 'Wanted' to Blu-ray on December 2nd, day-and-date with the DVD release. This two-disc set (the second disc is a digital copy of the film) will feature 2.35:1 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

Extras for this release include:

• U Control
o Motion Comics
o Scene Explorer
o Assassin Profiles
o Picture in Picture

• BD Live
o My Chat
o My Wanted Commentary
o My Scenes Sharing
o Exclusive Content

• Alternate Opening
• Extended Scene
• Cast and Characters
• Stunts on the L Train
• Special Effects: The Art of the Impossible
• Groundbreaking Visual Effects: From Imagination to Execution
• The Origins of Wanted: Bringing the Graphic Novel to Life
• Through the Eyes of Visionary Director Timur Bekmambetov
• Wanted: Motion Comics
• The Making of Wanted: The Game

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Can't wait. Walked in expecting this to suck (IIRC I deemed the trailer to look like Uwe Boll's Hard Boiled), was FLOORED by the fact that I really, really dug it. Along with Shoot 'Em Up the most fun I've had with the action genre since Kill Bill. A must-have, especially since I want to prove to my friends that it didn't suck.

EDIT: I just found my original post and I was comparing it to Uwe Boll's Remo Williams...far worse of an idea.

I didn't like this movie but I suppose this is going to be a nice Blu-ray release for it's fans. Timur Bekmambetov's hyper-kinetic visual style should translate well for the format.

I noticed a lot of digital blurring when I saw it in theaters, sort of a way to cut corners with special effects. I hope it was just my print, but that has me worried for the pending Blu-release.

That said, I also enjoyed this movie. It lags a little in the middle but was a fun ride.

Is there not an unrated version with more violence? I kinda figured that was a given with this release.

Yeah I figured there would be an unrated version as well. Oh well, not a big deal, the movie didn't really need anything else added to it.

I sort of hated this one theatrically but I'll give it a second shot on blu-ray. I hated Doomsday the first time around and really enjoyed it on disc, since this is in a similar vein and now my expectations are lowered, I'll probably pick this up.

Checked the brain at the door when I saw it at the theater and found it entertaining, but not a classic. A couple of the stunt scenes were incredible and I eagerly await what Timur Bekmambetov directs next.

I'll buy it on release day, but am unsure whether it will be the dvd or blu-ray.

cover art added to OP.

Nice. Angie looks a little 'off' on that cover art though. Actually both look like their heads were photoshopped onto someone else's body.

So what's the word on the $70 set that was announced a while back?

I love the BD cover.

That collector's package looks pretty sweet.

Nice. Question is, is any of that really worth $70 bones? What's the white thing on the right with the 'goodbye' bullet on it? The acrylic case looks sweet if that is what it is and not some cheap flimsy plastic cover like you get on standard DVDs.

*edit - looks like it's only $50 on Amazon for pre-order.

I'm thinking about going for that Collector's Edition. It looks really nice and mostly because the regular cover art is effing awful.

agreed that the cover art is awful. however, i will be fine with the standard BD release.

Cover art is blindingly bad, hopefully the case is the poster art underneath.

CE is down to $43.95 on Amazon

Dammit. I didn't want to pull the trigger yet, but I think I might have to at that price. I can always cancel later(yeah, like that's gonna happen).

I noticed the DVDtalk review for the SD version, anyone see any Blu reviews yet?

DVDBeaver

IGN.com

DVDFile.com

Blu-ray.com

I imagine there are others, but these were the ones I have read on the sites I typically frequent.

Dammit I must hold firm on my "no buying useless CEs", but the packaging is pretty cool, and I loved this movie.

Thanks. Unfortunately none mention the SE packaging.

I'm very curious about it and whether or not it's worth the extra $17 or so dollars. It looks it from the photo but oftentimes they are very misleading. What looks like a clear acrylic housing could indeed be a flimsy slipcover, as I mentioned above.

i want the CE so bad... but man, $45... more or less the price i'm reserving for TDK Steelbook BD. Too bad that it can't ordered with the 25% DD coupon, otherwise, problem already solved...

I'm happy with the slip case version I own. Not spending $45 for a book and some film cells.

I was dead-set on getting the slipcase version this morning.. but seeing the SE packaging next to it, I had to give in.

The case *IS* a hard acrylic (and not the flimsy plastic slipcover that you get on some TV-on-DVD releases). The bullet on the cover is metal (and not just painted on). The "black case" is also quite nice and sturdy.. unfortunately, once you get inside it's a different story.

The "target" disc holder is a loose piece of cardboard with a DVD "hub" in the center, and both discs stacked on top of eachother. Not the worst I've seen by any means, but also not what I would've preferred (the cardboard is double sided - White on Black or Black on White.. It would've been kind of nice if there was a hub on each side so you didnt have to stack.

The "magic motion" piece (for lack of a better word - can't recall the name for them) is a thin card sandwiched inbetween 2 acrylic pieces (with magnets on all 4 corners). It can look good in the right light, but it's not something you can "display" since it just looks like a jumbled mess when it's sitting somewhere.

The "postcards" are kind of nice - they're glossy, double sided (bug logo on one side, picture on the other) and about blu-ray case size. The "book" is a stapled-together softcover flip book of about 15 pages (about 2 pager per character, consisting of mostly pictures.. but also basic info (name, origin, strength, etc..)

Going by the packaging I was expecting this to be one of the nicer Special Editions.. but I was disappointed with the contents inside. It just didnt seem to carry the same quality that the packaging had. That might be an error on my side by expecting too much, but from someone who is a big fan of Special Edition releases, I was a little letdown by the quality.

The hard case sounds great...but the insides bleh. If Amazon blows these out one day I might bite on it.

Thanks for the description SPIDERone. The case sounds pretty sweet.

I just took a few photos of the set for anyone interested - sorry they're so close up, I only have zoom lenses :p

(let me know if there are too many or if they should all be links instead - I tried to resize them)

Case comparison size:
Wanted (Blu Ray) / Grindhouse (DVD) / Resident Evil (Blu Ray)
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The case is about the size of a DVD Case (which, if your DVD shelves are set to fit Blu Rays (like mine are) it can be a problem)

Acrylic Thickness:
(Blu Ray disc inside for size comparison)
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Photobook thickness:
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Photobook sample page:
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3D Card
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postcards
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Whoa, cool pics. Thanks for posting those. If this was me 5 years ago I would have easily caved for the fancy set, but these days I think i'm more responsible and realized I don't have much use for those now :p

I really like the deluxe set. Took a look at it in-store today. The thing is pretty hefty (in that it could knock you unconscious if it ever fell off the top shelf of your bookcase and onto your head) but feels like overkill for one movie. If it was at least 10 bucks cheaper, then I'd get it, no question.

I ended up buying the regular Blu-ray from Target today. The slipcase looks cool at least. I didn't care that much for the movie (mostly because of a really stupid plot point) but my girlfriend really liked it and hopefully i'll have more fun with this again.

Just out of curiosity, which plot point are you talking about?

I can't speak for fumanstan, but I can tell you that the 'Magic Loom' killed this movie for a lot of people.

I enjoyed the movie in the theater. I went ahead and bought the regular blu-ray at Best Buy and got the free lithograph. I am having buyer's remorse at paying $26.99. I don't like paying that high a price except if it's a special case like Iron Man or something like that but I bought it anyways but I haven't opened it yet...lol.

That is exactly what I was talking about. :) I love brainless action as much as the next guy, but for some reason this stopped the movie in the tracks when I was watching this in the theater and made me think "wait, seriously? this is everyone's motivation?"

But yeah, the visuals should kick ass so hopefully I can look past that on repeated viewings. :p

:lol: I'm the opposite. I became responsible a few years back and haven't bought many SEs, but caved for both this set and the Freaks & Geeks one this week.

Thanks for the picks SPIDERone. I can't wait for it to arrive from Amazon.

Did anyone notice two different types of surfaces for the slipcover? At Best Buy, they had a smoother one and one that had more of a rough feel to it. They both looked the same but had a different feel to them.

Thanks for the info/pics SPIDERone

I'm on the fence about getting the SE. Though I don't like the discs being on stacked on each other, I just can't stand the DVD or Blu-Ray artwork :)

Just bought the 2-Disc at FYE, I was wondering, can I send the price tag as proof of purchase? I really don't wanna cut out the UPC from the back but its 7 dolla rebate and I kinda regret paying $32 for it. :(