THE DARK KNIGHT on DVD

[Tornado]

I know, I know, it's probably a looooong ways off, but I saw this interview today and thought somebody else would find it interesting too:

http://ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=6466

Breaking News: 'DARK KNIGHT' DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER DISCUSS EXPECTED DVD FEATURES

The Blu-ray version will feature the shifted IMAX aspect ratios

By CHARLENE CHENG, News Editor
Published 7/7/2008

LOCATION: Beverly Hills, CA

THE SKINNY: We know THE DARK KNIGHT isn't even out in theaters yet (less than two weeks away!), but let's admit it: We already know that we'll be adding this one to our personal DVD collections.

iF MAGAZINE did a bit of investigating at the junket last weekend to squeeze out any details we could get from the filmmakers regarding what juicy extras we can look forward to. While director Christopher Nolan and producers Charles Roven and Emma Thomas had not met to discuss the DVD yet at the time of THE DARK KNIGHT junket, they will able to throw us a few scraps.

Nolan and Thomas both brought up the anticipated Blu-ray version and its capabilities. Nolan summed it up by saying, "The Blu-ray, in particular, will be able to actually use the shifted aspect ratios as it appears on the IMAX screen because the 16:9 aspect ratio is sufficiently different from the 2:4 that you'll actually see a shift on the Blu-ray. The resolution on the Blu-ray is clear enough that you can actually see difference in grain structure and sharpness. So I think it will be quite spectacular."

There are a couple of elements that fans will not be seeing. Thomas said that it's "unlikely" that the DVD will contain alternate takes of Heath Ledger as the Joker [during the junket, the filmmakers and fellow cast members mentioned how Ledger would occasionally riff or improvise some of his dialogue], but pointed out that they have not decided anything for sure yet.

Another popular feature that THE DARK KNIGHT DVD won't have according to Roven: deleted scenes.

"We know there won't be any deleted scenes because there never are," says Roven, noting director Nolan puts everything of importance in the actual movie. "There weren't any on BATMAN BEGINS and there weren't any on this one."

Apart from that, Nolan promised us some "very interesting extras". The man hasn't failed us thus far, so we'll be waiting in excited anticipation.

THE DARK KNIGHT opens nationwide on July 18.

[Fanible]

Improv scenes of Ledger would be pretty sweet to see, but I guess I can understand why they might not include them.

[insaneMoViEgoer]

while I was hoping they would add the IMAX feature for the blu-ray, I'm also hoping they have the option of just viewing the whole thing in 2.40:1.

[Andrey83]

"first post" mentality Tornado ;)

[Tornado]

Haha, not quite. Although I will assign that mentality to why I started the review thread for Troy several months before the movie even opened a few years back. ;)

[moviebuff801]

Wow, talk about jumping the gun. :rolleyes:

[Tornado]

You're kidding, right? We got a snippet of what the extras are going to consist of. A lot of threads get started with even less than that. :rolleyes:

[Tornado]

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/santa-brings-the-dark-knight-for-x-mas-4461

Santa Brings The Dark Knight For X-Mas

A mystery informant located deep within the bowels of Hollywood has given us information on the release date of The Dark Knight DVD and it looks likes it's coming just in time for Christmas.

On December 9th, 2008 expect The Dark Knight to hit store shelves and be a huge seller this holiday season.

And if that isn't enough, Speed Racer will cross the finish line into stores on November 25th, 2008 just in time for Black Friday weekend!!

But that's not all for DVD and the Caped Crusader. Those of you who have been *****ing (guilty!) about Batman Begins only being on HD-DVD, DVDACTIVE has the pics and article about the Blu-Ray release on July 8th, 2008 along with a limited edition gift set. Here's more:

Warner Home Video has announced the Blu-ray release of Batman Begins for the 8th of July, priced at around $28.99. A limited edition gift set will also be available on the 8th, priced at around $49.99. Both releases will include 'The Dark Knight Prologue' (the first six minutes of the film), while the gift set also features a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, a 32-page booklet including an all-new DC Comics comic book adaptation of The Dark Knight prologue, exclusive photos, script pages and story boards. The Gift Set will also include five Batman Begins collectible postcards with never-before printed key art from the theatrical release, as well as $7.50 'movie cash' towards the purchase of an adult ticket to see The Dark Knight in theaters.

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That enough for you moviebuff? Or should I photoshop some coverart too? :rolleyes:

[Jason Krueger]

I know what I'm getting for christmas!

[MasterChief117]

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/santa-brings-the-dark-knight-for-x-mas-4461

Santa Brings The Dark Knight For X-Mas

A mystery informant located deep within the bowels of Hollywood has given us information on the release date of The Dark Knight DVD and it looks likes it's coming just in time for Christmas.

On December 9th, 2008 expect The Dark Knight to hit store shelves and be a huge seller this holiday season.

And if that isn't enough, Speed Racer will cross the finish line into stores on November 25th, 2008 just in time for Black Friday weekend!!

But that's not all for DVD and the Caped Crusader. Those of you who have been *****ing (guilty!) about Batman Begins only being on HD-DVD, DVDACTIVE has the pics and article about the Blu-Ray release on July 8th, 2008 along with a limited edition gift set. Here's more:

Warner Home Video has announced the Blu-ray release of Batman Begins for the 8th of July, priced at around $28.99. A limited edition gift set will also be available on the 8th, priced at around $49.99. Both releases will include 'The Dark Knight Prologue' (the first six minutes of the film), while the gift set also features a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, a 32-page booklet including an all-new DC Comics comic book adaptation of The Dark Knight prologue, exclusive photos, script pages and story boards. The Gift Set will also include five Batman Begins collectible postcards with never-before printed key art from the theatrical release, as well as $7.50 'movie cash' towards the purchase of an adult ticket to see The Dark Knight in theaters.

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That enough for you moviebuff? Or should I photoshop some coverart too? :rolleyes:


3 Days away from my Birthday. I wonder what I'm getting for my Birthday, haha.

[Jason Krueger]

3 Days away from my Birthday. I wonder what I'm getting for my Birthday, haha.

Socks...you're getting socks...

[MasterChief117]

HAHA, I'm gonna get the most expensive version to. Maybe, just maybe I'll get it for Blu-Ray if I do buy a PS3 soon.

[Tornado]

The most expensive version of socks? How expensive could they be? ;)

I'm hoping Warner Bros. decides to release a version similar to what they initially did with Batman Begins: a two-disc set with great extras, housed in a cardboard case with excerpts from comics and "The Killing Joke." I'd pre-order it immediately. I'd love a commentary with Nolan, Bale, and Caine, but that seems pretty unlikely.

[MasterChief117]

I would love like a steel tin or something with hours of commentary and crap like that. A special Joker case should be made with the 'Why So Serious' tag on it. I would so buy two different versions if they made a Batman and Joker seperate versions. Can't wait. Also, Good article find.

[Jason Krueger]

Hopefully theres a commentary, but I heard that WB doesn't really do commentary for dvds.

[moviebuff801]

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/santa-brings-the-dark-knight-for-x-mas-4461

Santa Brings The Dark Knight For X-Mas

A mystery informant located deep within the bowels of Hollywood has given us information on the release date of The Dark Knight DVD and it looks likes it's coming just in time for Christmas.

On December 9th, 2008 expect The Dark Knight to hit store shelves and be a huge seller this holiday season.

And if that isn't enough, Speed Racer will cross the finish line into stores on November 25th, 2008 just in time for Black Friday weekend!!

But that's not all for DVD and the Caped Crusader. Those of you who have been *****ing (guilty!) about Batman Begins only being on HD-DVD, DVDACTIVE has the pics and article about the Blu-Ray release on July 8th, 2008 along with a limited edition gift set. Here's more:

Warner Home Video has announced the Blu-ray release of Batman Begins for the 8th of July, priced at around $28.99. A limited edition gift set will also be available on the 8th, priced at around $49.99. Both releases will include 'The Dark Knight Prologue' (the first six minutes of the film), while the gift set also features a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, a 32-page booklet including an all-new DC Comics comic book adaptation of The Dark Knight prologue, exclusive photos, script pages and story boards. The Gift Set will also include five Batman Begins collectible postcards with never-before printed key art from the theatrical release, as well as $7.50 'movie cash' towards the purchase of an adult ticket to see The Dark Knight in theaters.

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That enough for you moviebuff? Or should I photoshop some coverart too? :rolleyes:

I just meant it was too early to be starting a thread on the DVD when the movie doesn't come out until next Friday.

But yeah, screw waiting for Christmas, I'm buting this the day of release! The moment it goes up for Pre-Order, I'm getting it that way.

[iv3rdawG]

Or should I photoshop some coverart too? :rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/iv3rdawG/TDK11.jpg

;)

[Starwars411]

That'd be awesome if that was the cover art. And yes, I will definitely be getting TDK on Blu-Ray. I'm getting BB on Blu-Ray this weekend when I get my check so I can get the free ticket.

[MasterChief117]

Yeah, that would be pretty sick however it is missing the The Dark Knight thing on it. But who knows it could be the first movie to sell without even putting the name on it.:)

[IanTheCool]

is it coming out on regular DVD too?

[Fanible]

Yeah, that would be pretty sick however it is missing the The Dark Knight thing on it. But who knows it could be the first movie to sell without even putting the name on it.:)

What do you mean? The title is right there at the bottom.

[JBond]

That'll edit off that smiley face.

[Tornado]

I just meant it was too early to be starting a thread on the DVD when the movie doesn't come out until next Friday.

It's never too early when there's information available. It's not like I made the thread and my post only said, "Discuss."

[Tornado]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/iv3rdawG/TDK11.jpg

;)

I'll see that and raise you this:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/theanomaly2/vmwv9g.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/theanomaly2/2vwu5hi.jpg

I'd kill to have the same cover for the standard-def version. I should mention that this IS fan-made. There's no official cover yet, but I suspect it'll look something like that.

is it coming out on regular DVD too?

Yeah. We're not at the point where DVD releases are exclusively Blu-ray yet, thankfully.

[petergriffin246]

AWESOME!!! I want it!

[Sculder]

Another fan made cover:

http://www.hirescovers.net/forum/uploads/monthly_05_2008/post-12441-1210277592.png

[JBond]

Am I to believe some fan went through the trouble to do all of that stuff on the back? As well as come up with an alleged special feature called "If the cape fits, wear it"?

Because that's sad.

[Matrix_Fan]

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/santa-brings-the-dark-knight-for-x-mas-4461

And if that isn't enough, Speed Racer will cross the finish line into stores on November 25th, 2008 just in time for Black Friday weekend!!


*Long gasp*

That's two days after my B-Day! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I'm commenting on this than The Dark Knight dvd. I went there.

[moviebuff801]

That last cover art is pretty nice, but I think Christopher Nolan already said that there won't be any deleted scenes.

[MasterChief117]

Yeah, that would be pretty painful to see broken scenes that Heath couldn't finish with the plot.

[Tornado]

Well, Heath finished all of his shooting (according to Nolan), so I don't think that'd be a problem.

There won't be any deleted scenes because that's not how Nolan has been shooting these films.

[MasterChief117]

Yeah, I forgot that Heath finished all his stuff before he died. Wow thats kinda lucky.

[moviebuff801]

There won't be any deleted scenes because that's not how Nolan has been shooting these films.

Which is something I like about Nolan. He doesn't waste any time filming 'fluff scenes', he films everything he thinks is intregal to the film's plot. I like a filmmaker who goes into each movie they direct with that specific mindset.

[Tornado]

Which is something I like about Nolan. He doesn't waste any time filming 'fluff scenes', he films everything he thinks is intregal to the film's plot. I like a filmmaker who goes into each movie they direct with that specific mindset.

Agreed. I usually enjoy deleted scenes, but it's nice to know Nolan is so invested in the project to know what exactly needs to be filmed and what could be trimmed from the script itself.

[moviebuff801]

And considering "The Dark Knight" is 2 hours and 32 minutes, everything in it must have an impact on the story.

Not often you see a film of that length where everything is important.

[MasterChief117]

Yeah, thats pretty amazing that he can do that but then again Nolan is a great director.

[Andrey83]

Am I to believe some fan went through the trouble to do all of that stuff on the back? As well as come up with an alleged special feature called "If the cape fits, wear it"?

Because that's sad.

Erm...JBond....*shakes head*....this is the internet ;)

[MasterChief117]

Yeah, thats pretty sad that someone did all that crap for it being fake to fool a few people. If it is real, it would be pretty nice. I wonder how many different special editions there gonna make. Hopefully one for seperate Batman and Joker.

[Tornado]

I seriously doubt he was trying to fool someone. It's just fan-art, that's it.

[MasterChief117]

Yeah, I know. I still like it hopefully they do, do one on that.

[Sculder]

Yeah, I know.

Oh you do. Well you could of fooled me with the post before that :rolleyes:

[MasterChief117]

I knew it was fake you can easily tell and they wouldn't develop that stuff or release it that quick but whatever.

[Andrey83]

Its sad they made that stuff.

I know it is fake. Well, i think i know. It depends on what the rest think

Is it fake? Ok, then it is fake.

It looks good, but I dont know. Maybe?

Yes?


Lolzors, fake!

<----117

[sshuttari]

wow the IMAX prologue on the Batman Begins Blu-ray looks a lot better in picture quality than the movie itself.

I was really hoping the Bluray version will look better than the HD DVD quality I have.

I was wrong :(

[MasterChief117]

Its sad they made that stuff.

I know it is fake. Well, i think i know. It depends on what the rest think

Is it fake? Ok, then it is fake.

It looks good, but I dont know. Maybe?

Yes?


Lolzors, fake!

<----117

Eh, Gotta love your humor. :)

[SouthsideX300]

December 9, Blu Ray. Its mine.

[Starwars411]

December 9, Blu Ray. Its mine.

Same here. I will be somewhere at midnight getting it.

[sshuttari]

I hope a collector's edition comes out, I need all the goodies!!

[werebadger]

I wish I had just waited to get the Blu-Ray and bypassed the 3 hours in the theater.

[clrb15]

Blu-ray's MINE as well!!!!!!!!

[MasterChief117]

Yeah, I think everyone should just shout out like 30 bucks for the most expensive edition, hopefully it comes with massive behind the scenes and all the goodies I can watch, I hope. Maybe some commentary.

[WuTical]

I'm hoping that they have Heath Ledger's casting video as an extra

[the elmo zombie]

im hoping this gets an april release. just keep it in theaters till october and do a re-release for oscar season. they have a fighting chance against titanic if they play their cards right.

[MasterChief117]

Nah, nothing like that. It will stay in theaters for its two months or so and then be released December 9th. If it gets an Oscar, It gets an Oscar. It has a chance but then again we could see a lot of those artsy movies at the end of the year.

[FilmJerk]

friend sent me this on myspace

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm239/Sentry_Boxartist/Sentry%20Boxart/Sentry%20Finished%20Products/TheDarkKnight.jpg

[Tornado]

Eh, I'm not wild about that one. It definitely looks professional, but the film is about Bruce/Batman. The Joker is a supporting character, not the star.

[Diablo]

Yeah if they have The Joker it will probably be on the back somewhere. Unless they do like a different cover version of Joker, Bats, and Dent. I doubt that though.

[therook]

Ya that makes sense to have different covers of batman and the joker. Cause Batman is the main Character and The Joker is one of the greatest villains in movie history.

[Matrix_Fan]

I didn't know The Dark Knight was 215 minutes.;)

[Cougars]

I can't wait to see what extras are on this dvd.

[Justin]

"The best movie ever made"


Haha..

[Andrey83]

The Joker is one of the greatest villains in movie history.

:rolleyes:

[MasterChief117]

I do like the mention at a tribute for Heath Ledger, that sounds cool.

[MovieMaven73]

The Dark Knight is tentatively scheduled to be released on Blu-Ray December 9, 2008. Features and specs have yet TBD.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd184/jason_1973/HD%20and%20Blu-Ray/tdk_bluray_preview.gif

[Flash Arrow]

Does that mean that the standard DVD will also be released on Dec. 9 as well as the Blu-ray?

[MovieMaven73]

yes it does. :D

[Tornado]

That's not the R1 cover, just so everybody knows. It's from the Czech Republic, which I think is R2.

[MovieMaven73]

That's not the R1 cover, just so everybody knows. It's from the Czech Republic, which I think is R2.

It's the same as R1

[Tornado]

Evidence? Because I've heard otherwise.

[MovieMaven73]

Evidence? Because I've heard otherwise.

That's what I was sent in my email. I don't have concrete evidence other than that I was sent mail from many people with the same info.

[Tornado]

I'll wait for the official announcement.

[MasterChief117]

According to Blu-Ray.com these are the goodies we will be getting with I suppose the special edition Blu-Ray TDK.

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4751/tdkstuffkv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4751/tdkstuffkv0.9e0efd6a1f.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=359&i=tdkstuffkv0.jpg)

Two-disc DVD, a Two-Disc Blu-ray, a Steelbook Two-Disc DVD Special Edition, a Batpod Collector's DVD and a Batman Mask Collector's DVD (basically the 2-disc DVD shrink-wrapped with a Batman mask)


Thats enough for me. :)

[SethRex]

badass. I'll take the blu-ray to go with my BATMAN BEGINS HD DVD and BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT BLU-RAY(to be purchased)

[MovieMaven73]

According to Blu-Ray.com these are the goodies we will be getting with I suppose the special edition Blu-Ray TDK.

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4751/tdkstuffkv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4751/tdkstuffkv0.9e0efd6a1f.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=359&i=tdkstuffkv0.jpg)





Well, lookie what we have here, the same Blu-Ray artwork...just what I posted not to long ago. :csgrin:

[Tornado]

Good for you?

I don't see that on blu-ray.com. So... I mean unless I'm missing something, I'll wait for the official announcement. And that image has a .CZ (Czech Republic) label on it, so that still may not be the artwork for R1.

[MasterChief117]

It was on the forums, an annoucement. Sorry if it was posted before, I'm not really on as much anymore.

[Flash Arrow]

I was checking out another forum, and one guys' signature has TDK coming out on DVD on Nov. 18th, but the blu-ray is scheduled to hit on Dec. 9th, and I always thought the standard DVD comes out the same day as the blu-ray, which one is correct?

[Diablo]

First Notice of The Dark Knight Release Date

Posted September 2, 2008 11:00 PM by J.C. Ribera

Warner Bros. Spanish site ZonaDVD is reporting as an official announcement that Warner Home Video has communicated to them that Chris Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' will be released on Blu-ray on December 16 of this year alongside standard and deluxe editions on DVD.

No further details or technical specs and special features to be included on the Blu-ray Disc have been announced at this time.

We should learn more in the coming weeks.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1736

[Jokerzilla]

Definitely can't wait for this DVD. *orgasms after thinking of possible featurettes on Two-Face*

[Tolkien]

I am soooooo getting it on Blu-Ray. With my TV and surround, I don't think I'll be able to do anything else that day, lmao.

[sshuttari]

Man it would be nice to see What the Blu-ray version will have.

[sshuttari]

The PlanetaHD site from Spain is reporting the first detailed information about the audio and supplements to be included on Warner's 'The Dark Knight' Blu-ray Disc release. The highly anticipated title will have a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack and will be issued in a two-disc edition.

In addition to the movie itself, the first disc will include the "Gotham Discovered: The Creation of a Scene" extra where Director Christopher Nolan and his collaborators unveil details on the planning of the movie, including stunt double work, how the filming in IMAX was done and information about the new Bat-suit, Bat-pod, etc.

The second disc will include the following documentaries: "Batman Technology: Gadgets and Tools" (in HD), "Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight" and "The World of Batman Seen Through Real Life Psychotherapy" (in HD), 6 clips from the Gotham Cable Premier's newscast: "Tonight in Gotham", plus art galleries on the Joker's letters, conceptual art, posters, production stills, trailers, and TV spots.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1787

[Matrix_Fan]

I wonder if the Blu Ray release will include both Conventional and IMAX editions of the film. Though it was nice seeing it on IMAX, I did find the constant change in the aspect ratio a little annoying after a while, so I think it would be cool for the viewer to make a choice as to which version they want to watch.

[casablanca3]

nothing on the joker or heath ledger? oh well i guess the movie stands on its own. they could release this without a cover and id still buy it haha

[chaotic]

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/official-the-dark-knight-on-december-9th/5954

[SouthsideX300]

aw ****, why does regular standard dvd cover get the joker cover? Thats bull****.

[Matrix_Fan]

Good news for me, cause I only have standard def....for now.;)

[Tornado]

It looks alright I guess, but I still don't think The Joker should be on the cover.

[SouthsideX300]

I think there should be a choice for both versions of what cover you want. Right now im thinking about slipping that standard cover on my blu ray version when i walk out the store.

[moviebuff801]

I really don't mind The Joker being on the cover. Actually, I think I prefer that cover over one with Batman.

[iv3rdawG]

Complete art here:

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-dark-knight.html

And the Blu-ray gets a slip case with Joker art on the actual DVD case. That back cover is awesome.

[Matrix_Fan]

Omg! Awesomeness!

[Tornado]

That's some pretty cool stuff, I hope the SD release gets similar art and features.

[chaotic]

Oh my god!!!

This looks awesome.

I love the movie so much im buying the Batpod limited edition and the 2 disc Blu-ray

[insaneMoViEgoer]

Awards screeners feeling Blu
'Dark Knight' looks to benefit from format shift
By Gregg Kilday
Sept 26, 2008, 01:00 AM ET

Warner Bros. is upping the ante in the awards-season screener game by going Blu-ray, and Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" could be the big beneficiary.

The studio has sent out a mailer to Academy members, offering them the option of receiving screeners in the Blu-ray format in lieu of watermarked regular DVDs. Nolan, a proponent of Blu-ray, urged the studio to make history with the foray into new technology.

"We really tried to do a lot with the film technically to give audiences a real reason to go see the film in theaters," including shooting sequences in large-format Imax, the "Dark Knight" director said in an interview.

But for Academy members who haven't seen it in theaters, or simply want to view it again, he said, "the Blu-ray version is vastly superior to DVD. You can actually see the things we did in Imax, and it will give Academy members the best possible chance to see what we did technically."

The Batman sequel, which has grossed more than $523 million domestically and earned a 95% positive critical rating at RottenTomatoes.com, is one of those rare summer blockbusters with a legitimate shot at major awards. The Blu-ray screener could give it a further advantage.

While other studios have thought about offering Blu-ray screeners, a few, like Universal and Pixar, say it's too early in the conversion from DVD to Blu-ray to make the shift. Sony is considering Blu-ray for "Seven Pounds," its Will Smith drama that opens Dec. 19, though it hasn't determined if there would be enough time to produce a Blu-ray screener.

Offering new, year-end releases in high-resolution Blu-ray increases the costs of mastering and manufacturing of screeners and could raise the risks of digital piracy. Plus, in the case of those movies that are finished just in time to meet awards-season deadlines, there is the added question of whether there would be enough time to master the Blu-ray discs.

"Dark Knight," which debuted theatrically July 18, doesn't face those problems. Nolan, working with his director of photography Wally Pfister, already has mastered the Blu-ray version for the movie's commercial release on DVD and Blu-ray. Warners hasn't announced a street date yet but the betting is that the discs could hit stores Dec. 9.

For "Knight's" Blu-ray incarnation, the director said he was able to approximate the changing aspect ratios of the film's Imax edition. The sections shot in 35mm will play in a letterboxed format, and for the Imax sequences, the image will expand to fill the entire widescreen. While that doesn't capture the complete Imax image, "it still gives us more of the way it was projected in Imax," Nolan said.

Warners will be holding the usual awards-season screenings of the movie, and the film will be rereleased theatrically in January, but Nolan said that if Oscar voters can't make those, "the Blu-ray version is also an excellent way to see the film."

It's too early to tell how many of the Academy's 6,000-or-so voting members will take advantage of the offer. A couple of Academy members said they tossed the mailer because they don't have Blu-ray players.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i6d1955ff988810b854a0d3c99fd8e7ef

[sshuttari]

Sweet I'm really glad I can see the IMAX version in full screen on my 1080p TV.

I'm pretty happy about it.

[Tornado]

Well, lookie what we have here, the same Blu-Ray artwork...just what I posted not to long ago. :csgrin:

I really don't like saying, "I told you so," but I've been looking forward to this one.

I told you so. You were wrong, and I was right. Ah... sweet relief. :)

Here is the real cover art for the Two-Disc set:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/theanomaly2/darknight2discr1artpic2.jpg

Also, it comes out December 9th as I posted way back when.

[Sculder]

R2 UK 2-Disc Batmask Ltd Edition Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/Sculder22/DVD%20covers/41ufGQwjQuL__SS400_.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/Sculder22/DVD%20covers/412xMb1BI3L__SS400_.jpg

[SouthsideX300]

superherohype.com had a blu ray edition with a batpod. Ill just take one with a joker cover myself.

[MasterChief117]

I'm happy to say this will be my first Blu-Ray movie. I just wish they had him against the building, by far the coolest poster I think.

[casablanca3]

^^the joker one u mean? yeah it really was especially with the welcome to my world without rules sooo sweet

[Tornado]

So, some guy at DVDTALK got his hands on the standard definition two-disc set. It contains the film on disc one, and then on disc two it has two basic ten-minute EPKs, some ads or something, and then the IMAX scenes (basically the action scenes in fullscreen).

I don't know about you guys, but that's not enough for me to splurge for the two-disc. I'll stick with the single-disc, and then upgrade when they release the inevitable ultra-set in a year or two.

[sandman441]

that sucks if it's true.

[Tornado]

Huh? It's true. Take a look at the back cover-art for the two-disc, there's hardly anything on it. The only reason I was holding out any hope was that I didn't know how long the two mini-docs were.

[halo7]

Huh? It's true. Take a look at the back cover-art for the two-disc, there's hardly anything on it. The only reason I was holding out any hope was that I didn't know how long the two mini-docs were.

Looks like they are really starting to push the switch to Blu-Ray now.

[Tornado]

Agreed. There's a good chance I won't even buy this. I'd like to see the movie again soon, but I'm sure I'll know probably 10-15 people here on campus with copies and I'm fairly confident they'll release a better version in a year or two.

[IanTheCool]

DVD qualities have been declining before Blu-ray came into the picture. I haven't expected anything good from a DVD for a long time. I just want the movies usually now.

[moviebuff801]

I'm disappointed with the lack of extras as well, but seeing as I loved this movie so much and can't wait however long it'll take them to release the inevitable "Limited Edition", or whatever it'll be called, I'll get the two-disc on December 9th. Like IanTheCool said, I'm really just about having the movie these days.

And Tornado, just to clarify, are the IMAX scenes separate? I hope so, because I think it'd be really annoying for the film to switch back and forth between 2.35 widescreen and fullscreen.

[Tornado]

Yes, the IMAX scenes are separate. The film will be included the way it was shown in regular theaters (2:35 or 2:39, whatever aspect ratio they used for the non-IMAX scenes), and then the IMAX scenes will be included in their IMAX ratio. But since the average person does not have an IMAX screen at their disposal, the scenes are little more than fullscreen (if anything more).

[rosncranz]

I already have a really good bootleg and that's enough for me until it goes on sale at some video store for 7 bucks. Then again I am not in love with the movie like many people are.

[Dogbert0228]

I already have a really good bootleg and that's enough for me until it goes on sale at some video store for 7 bucks. Then again I am not in love with the movie like many people are.

As do I, and while it was fine on my old TV, now that I have a 1080p LCD and a BluRay player, the 720x480 version, while in AC3 surround, it not as vivid and powerful as it will be on 1080p BluRay.

Next stop? 1080p HDMI Tru-7.1 surround receiver

[farmerfran]

Pre-ordered the BR on Amazon for 24 bucks. :D

[moviebuff801]

And so the marketing campaign begins. It seems like there isn't a commercial break on TV right now without a spot for this.

Only 5 more days!

[Dracula]

I'm debating whether to get this on Blu-Ray or Standard. I can only play Blu-Ray Discs on my Laptop right now, but if I get it on DVD I'll probably have to by it again once I buy a real Blu-Ray Disc Player.

[insaneMoViEgoer]

I guess it would depend on how soon you plan on picking up a BD player.

[FilmJerk]

theyre already selling this on blu ray at a local blockbuster!!! what the ****!!!

[jbailey84]

that sucks no Trailers for the standard dvd :( i really wanted to see the Jokerized trailer

[Matrix_Fan]

I read that the picture for the dvd is less than excellent. Rather disappointing for the non blu-ray people. WB has been skimping on the SD transfers lately.

[Alien]

Amazon has The Dark Knight 2 disk at £12 and my girlfriend says I shouldn't buy it coz I'm skint... It's £12! I think I can afford that.

[FranklinTard]

define 'skint' please.

[Alien]

My monthly rent is about £225 and my student loan is £133 a month...

[Dracula]

The Plot thickens

I just realized that the Blu-Ray version has that IMAX aspect ratio switching bull****, and I don't want any part of that. BUT... the review I just read of the DVD version said that the transfer was below par even by the standards of that format, AND it's missing some key extras from the Blu-Ray version, including the Batman Tech and Batman Unmasked featurettes and the 6 TV Spots.

So in addition to my aforementioned dilemma surrounding Blu-Ray, I now have something to dislike about both releases.

[Dracula]

AND NOW

I've just learned that the Gotham Uncovered: The Creation of a Scene extra featured on the DVD version is dramatically shorter than the one featured on Blu-Ray.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm calling Bull***. This release sounds like a mess to me, the DVD version has clearly been given second-class treatment while the Blu-Ray version has that Aspect Ration nonsense tainting it. This is a botched release.

[moviebuff801]

Where is this review of the DVD?

[Dracula]

Where is this review of the DVD?

http://www.dvdmg.com/darkknight.shtml

That's the only review of the SD DVD I've been able to find, the studio is obviously sweeping it under the rug and using the Blu-Ray as a diversion.

[Knerys]

Hmmmm.....I guess I be waiting to get this as much I really really really want it. :(


That's ****ing annoying man. :/

[moviebuff801]

Hmm, well seeing as I haven't progressed to Blu-Ray yet, I have no choice but to buy the standard two-disc. Hopefully the picture quality won't be too noticable.

[casablanca3]

this movie is meant for blu ray meant to be seen on a nice hdtv but i wonder if this is started to signal the end of the dvd era?

[Neverending]

i wonder if this is started to signal the end of the dvd era?

The DVD era is as strong as ever. We're in a recession. Most people aren't interested in buying Blu Ray and HD TVs. Blu Ray sales (discs and players) have been down for MONTHS.

And while the two-disc is kinda disappointing I question whether the picture quality is crap or not. This is the biggest movie of the year. I doubt WB would be dumb enough.

EDIT:

Here's pics of the menu for the 2-Disc DVD: (I'm just posting 2nd disc)

http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/tdkm06.jpg
http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/tdkm07.jpg
http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/tdkm08.jpg
http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/tdkm09.jpg
http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/tdkm10.jpg
http://www.wfdvdreport.com/news/images/tdkm11.jpg

[jbailey84]

is that the 2-disc for Blu-Ray or Standard?

[Neverending]

is that the 2-disc for Blu-Ray or Standard?

standard as in DVD? Then, yes.

[jbailey84]

yea just reg DVD, and SWEET!! :D

[Reemer]

For "Knight's" Blu-ray incarnation, the director said he was able to approximate the changing aspect ratios of the film's Imax edition. The sections shot in 35mm will play in a letterboxed format, and for the Imax sequences, the image will expand to fill the entire widescreen. While that doesn't capture the complete Imax image, "it still gives us more of the way it was projected in Imax," Nolan said.


okay my BR TDK arrived in the mail today. you can imagine my overwhelming happiness. I waited till dark to truly enjoy this, and within the first few minutes I did. I was blown away. instantly I noticed the entire widescreen was taken up with scenes so clear cut I thought I died and had gone to heaven. it was almost 3-D. then the switch to letterbox. what? this is seriously annoying.

since you're able to compare the IMAX shots right next to the letterbox shots it is almost intolerably evident the difference in technology. it kind of disappoints you as you wish the film was entirely in full widescreen or entirely in letterbox. either or as long as it's consistent. alternating between the two aspect ratios really pisses me off. one minute my entire screen is full, the next about 20%-25% is blank. then it's full, then it's cut, then it's full, then it's cut, etc., etc. I know the whole film was not shot in IMAX so it can't maintain that ratio and quality, but I've never understood why theatre widescreens are fullscreen yet home widescreens are letterbox. are the ratios that different? can no adjustment be made? it's hard for me to believe. I truly hate that despite watching on a widescreen TV movies are still taking up only 80%-85% of the screen. it's no different than an old box shaped screen except you can't see the extensions to the left and right of the shot. to me, big ****in deal.

I dunno, this should've been handled differently. unfortunately it took away from the experience for me and I don't think this is something one should have to "get used to."

anyone else receive their copy early? thoughts on this matter?

[Deexan]

I got my copy on saturday, also BR (my first). My PS3 is joint-owned with my dad though and i wont be heading home until christmas eve so ive just got the lovely pictures on the box to look at until then!

What a joy.

[Dracula]

but I've never understood why theatre widescreens are fullscreen yet home widescreens are letterbox. are the ratios that different?

Yes, they are that different. Bassicly, all movies these days are either shot in 1.85:1 (about the ratio of a widescreen tv) and some are 2.35:1 (standarde letterbox), while old tvs are 1.33:1.

Theater screens are in the 2.35:1 ratio, but the sides are usually covered by curtains when showing 1.85:1 movies. IMAX screens are about 1.44:1 in size, so The Dark Knight was essentially letterboxed during the 35mm scenes in that format.

However, I 100% agree that this shifting ration bull*** is a horrible idea. For what it's worth, the DVD version doesn't do this, it's 2.35:1 the whole way through, I wich they did the same with the Blu-ray.

[casablanca3]

just picked up the dark knight 3 disc blu ray for free at blockbuster haha had 31 trade in credit and apparently it was 24.99 instead of 34.99 since it was a midnight thing, what a great deal!

[Matrix_Fan]

Though I don't totally mind the switching aspect ratios, I did wish the blu ray had both the special IMAX version, and the standard theatrical version. Ah well. Maybe with the eventual double dip in like 6 - 12 months, they'll do a version like that.

[Boiiinng]

Yes, they are that different. Bassicly, all movies these days are either shot in 1.85:1 (about the ratio of a widescreen tv) and some are 2.35:1 (standarde letterbox), while old tvs are 1.33:1.

Theater screens are in the 2.35:1 ratio, but the sides are usually covered by curtains when showing 1.85:1 movies. IMAX screens are about 1.44:1 in size, so The Dark Knight was essentially letterboxed during the 35mm scenes in that format.

However, I 100% agree that this shifting ration bull*** is a horrible idea. For what it's worth, the DVD version doesn't do this, it's 2.35:1 the whole way through, I wich they did the same with the Blu-ray.

I'm glad I haven't converted over yet, then. The impact would probably only be felt if your 1080p tv was at least 50". You'd notice the shift on a smaller tv.

[FilmJerk]

well my nerdism took over and bought this at midnight at Best Buy. the 2 disc and the special edition blu ray with the batmobile. then went to FYE and my gf bought the tin edition. Friend of mine was with us and bought the special edition at Walmart with the coin, think it was just one disc though. So overall a good 12 hour night/day

[Dogbert0228]

From NY TIMES on Dark Knight sales:

Warner Brothers has not been shy about pushing “The Dark Knight” in the Oscar race, and the early (huge) numbers on its DVD release can only help convince voters to take another, closer look at the box-office juggernaut and critical darling.

Customers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. purchased 3 million copies of “The Dark Knight” on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, the first day in stores. For a title to sell 1 million copies in a single day is considered strong.

Sales of next-generation Blu-ray discs alone totaled 600,000 on the first day, leading Warner Brothers to project Blu-ray sales will total 1 million by Saturday. In a surprise, Blu-ray sales were especially strong at grocery stores, indicating that the format is broadening beyond early adopters to more mainstream buyers, notably women.

“Numbers like these in this economic environment firmly establish Blu-ray as where consumers are headed,” said Kevin Tsujihara, president of Warner Brothers Home Entertainment. To compare, “Iron Man” held the previous single-day sales record for Blu-ray discs with about 250,000 sold.


Ron Sander, president of Warner Brothers Home Video, said sales were strong enough to give him confidence about how the DVD business overall will hold up during a significant recession. “We are are blowing past all our internal projections,” he said.

Hollywood has been worried that home entertainment – the industry’s cash cow for a decade – will wilt along with consumer spending. DVD sales are down about 6 percent for the year, analysts say, but holiday sales are considered especially important. That’s because the entertainment and retail industries are making a big push to convert consumers to Blu-ray by deeply discounting players and because an array of blockbuster movies are set for release.

Warner Brothers was worried about DVD sales for “The Dark Knight” – which the studio is pushing as a Best Picture contender at the Oscars – and not just because of the economy. When movies do exceptionally well in theaters they sometimes underperform on DVD because so many people have already seen them, analysts say. Worldwide ticket sales for “The Dark Knight” stand at about $1 billion.

[jbailey84]

well my nerdism took over and bought this at midnight at Best Buy. the 2 disc and the special edition blu ray with the batmobile. then went to FYE and my gf bought the tin edition. Friend of mine was with us and bought the special edition at Walmart with the coin, think it was just one disc though. So overall a good 12 hour night/day
i went to Best Buy at midnight too. except they didnt have the SE with the batmobile, but one with a Clown Mask bobble head thing. AND i got one of the "rare" figures of The Joker standing on a deck of cards. im gonna be a nerd and buy another copy at Walmart just for the coin and probably eBay the other copy :D

what does the tin look like from FYE?

[FilmJerk]

its just a usual tin. like the recent Hancock. has the same cover as the two disc slip cover. Target has a batman mask with the discs in it. I wanted it so bad, but im broke :(

[moviebuff801]

OK, so I just finished watching this on DVD and I want to know what everyone's complaint about the picture quality is. I personally thought it looked fine, no real noticable problems and the quality was also pretty much consistent throughout.