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Matthew Chmiel 01-03-10 02:04 PM

Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
From blu-ray.com:


Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced '2012' for Blu-ray release on March 2. Roland Emmerich's hugely successful disaster movie will be available on BD in two editions: a single-disc release and a two-disc special edition (exclusive to Blu-ray) with "over 90 minutes of thrilling special features".

Bonus features for the special edition include:
Seven featurettes
Deleted scenes
Interactive Mayan calendar
Adam Lambert music video
Digital copy
From what it sounds like, this can go either two ways:

Disc 1 is the feature-only; Disc 2 contains the extras plus a PSP digital copy (similar to what Sony just started).

Disc 1 is a special disc with features plus extras; Disc 2 is just your standard run-of-the-mill digital copy.

However, the question I ask is, really? I was assuming we'd see similar releases when Blu fully took off and hit mainstream acceptance, but now? Especially so early in the game?

I enjoyed the film for the ridiculous shit it was, but now I'm less tempted to purchase it if I have to pay more just to watch the bonus material.

Artman 01-03-10 02:10 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
They called Angels & Demons a two disc set as well, but included the digital copy on a 3rd disc. My guess is this'll be the same.

Gizmo 01-03-10 03:15 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
At this point, I just don't give a crap. If it's (a movie I'd actually want to own) not under $20 on release week I'll either rent it, buy it used or wait till it goes super-cheap. This film is a rental anyway.

clappj 01-03-10 03:32 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD (Post 9920511)
At this point, I just don't give a crap (unless it has a slipcover).

Fixed.

philip74 01-03-10 03:53 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
agree :D

darkside 01-03-10 04:10 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
I was going to say this is a film I would never watch, but it is a prime candidate for a good rifftrax. Probably end up renting it at some point.

Rammsteinfan 01-03-10 04:44 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
Ill get the 2 discer most likely. It wasnt a great film but should sound awesome at home.

rexinnih 01-03-10 05:12 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
Rental first then decide if it's one to buy or not.

critterdvd 01-04-10 07:20 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
thedigitalbits.com just announced the breakdown of the
1-disc SD
1-disc Blu ($38.xx)
2-disc Blu ($39.xx)

What on earth could prompt a studio to release two separate blu-ray releases with just a $1 difference?!?!?

Gizmo 01-04-10 07:32 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by critterdvd (Post 9922882)
thedigitalbits.com just announced the breakdown of the
1-disc SD
1-disc Blu ($38.xx)
2-disc Blu ($39.xx)

What on earth could prompt a studio to release two separate blu-ray releases with just a $1 difference?!?!?

Just MSRP. Lionsgate has done a 1 cent difference between a DVD/BD TV release and the BD is still a few bucks more street price. Dumb idea, Sony. Another SKU on the shelf.

Giles 01-04-10 08:36 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD (Post 9920511)
At this point, I just don't give a crap. If it's (a movie I'd actually want to own) not under $20 on release week I'll either rent it, buy it used or wait till it goes super-cheap. This film is a rental anyway.

but big dumb disaster movies are meant to be seen and heard on the largest screen with massive speakers - it wasn't high art, but it sure was a goofy popcorn flick.

SPRBD 01-04-10 10:09 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by critterdvd (Post 9922882)
thedigitalbits.com just announced the breakdown of the
1-disc SD
1-disc Blu ($38.xx)
2-disc Blu ($39.xx)

What on earth could prompt a studio to release two separate blu-ray releases with just a $1 difference?!?!?

People will buy the 2-disc release and rental stores the 1-disc. They probably already have deals in place for the big chain rental places (who don't want that second disc anyway).

philip74 01-08-10 11:16 AM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
it seems that sony has now almost made the full transition to bluray!
not only are there for the first time one and two disc editions of the
bluray version like it has been done with dvd for some time, but in
addition final artwork of the 2disc has just been posted:

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/2012.html

the first time i have seen a bluray slipsleeve where the blu banner
is missing and doesn`t jump in your eye!
so i guess they figure by now even customers are smart enough to
tell a bluray version from a standard dvd one :D

XavierMike 01-08-10 11:22 AM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
I like that cover alot.

philip74 01-08-10 06:05 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
thats because you have good taste my friend :)

TheMovieman 01-08-10 06:17 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
Is that a slip cover or just the cover art? Looking at the press ad below, it looks like just the standard cover art...

akrate69 01-08-10 08:02 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
This movie should have been released on 12/12/12 with the slogan; "See it now, but hurry because you only have 9 days left".

a/v Junkie 01-08-10 08:29 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by philip74 (Post 9930594)
it seems that sony has now almost made the full transition to bluray!
not only are there for the first time one and two disc editions of the
bluray version like it has been done with dvd for some time, but in
addition final artwork of the 2disc has just been posted:

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/2012.html

the first time i have seen a bluray slipsleeve where the blu banner
is missing and doesn`t jump in your eye!
so i guess they figure by now even customers are smart enough to
tell a bluray version from a standard dvd one :D

Not true. The first to not have the blu-ray banner would be Family Guys Something, Something, Something Dark Side
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/101_0149.jpg

I'm very excited about the release of 2012. I've seen in theaters and it was awesome. So I'll be picking up 2012 on release date. Does anybody know if the audio will be DTS-HD??

Gizmo 01-08-10 08:38 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by a/v Junkie (Post 9931721)
Not true. The first to not have the blu-ray banner would be Family Guys Something, Something, Something Dark Side
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/101_0149.jpg

I'm very excited about the release of 2012. I've seen in theaters and it was awesome. So I'll be picking up 2012 on release date. Does anybody know if the audio will be DTS-HD??

Wallace and Gromit has no banner either.

a/v Junkie 01-08-10 08:51 PM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD (Post 9931737)
Wallace and Gromit has no banner either.

You are right. How did forget about Wallace and Gromit :doh:

Adam Tyner 02-23-10 06:50 AM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
My review of the 2-disc set, if you're bored: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/42234/2012/

Rammsteinfan 02-23-10 08:05 AM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 
Saw over at Blu-ray.com deals forum that Target will have an exclusive 3 disc set for $22.99 w/ 2012 apocolypse documentary from Discovery.

TARGET 3 DISC SE

bunkaroo 02-23-10 08:22 AM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner (Post 10013756)
My review of the 2-disc set, if you're bored: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/42234/2012/

Boy I would kill to get UHF on Blu-ray!

Gizmo 02-23-10 09:52 AM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by Rammsteinfan (Post 10013817)
Saw over at Blu-ray.com deals forum that Target will have an exclusive 3 disc set for $22.99 w/ 2012 apocolypse documentary from Discovery.

TARGET 3 DISC SE

Wonder if that Doc is a BD?

islandclaws 02-23-10 10:20 AM

Re: Here we go again: 2012 to come out in single and double-disc sets.
 

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD (Post 10013990)
Wonder if that Doc is a BD?

Doubt it, but I'd buy this edition regardless. Prob best price/extras avail.


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