I didn’t get the chance to see Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time in the theatres (no surprise there, right?) but, despite the mixed reviews the film garnered upon initial release, I’m kind of excited to check it out on Blu-ray. I love this type of fantasy film – that mythic brand of storytelling made popular on the cinematic landscape by the animation genius of Ray Harryhausen. I’m sure POP won’t have the old-school, stop motion charm of his Jason and the Argonauts or Clash of the Titans but, as critical as I’m certain I’ll be of the writing, the directing and the performances in the film, I have no doubt that it’ll be a silly-good time. That and Gemma Arterton is pretty easy on the eyes…
PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME
(September 14, 2010 – MSRP $39.99 [1-Disc Blu-ray Disc], $44.99 [3-Disc BD Combo Pack])
Video: 2.39:1 1080p
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Special Features:
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Single-disc edition
- An Unseen World: Making Prince of Persia
- Deleted Scene (BD-exclusive)
- CineExplore: The Sands of Time – Take control of the dagger and use it to unlock secrets behind your favorite scenes! Turn back time and uncover over 40 spellbinding segments – including “Walking Up Walls”, “Filming in Morocco”, and “Ostrich Jockey Tryouts” – with this exclusive interactive feature. Blu-ray puts you in control!
Three-Disc Combo Pack
All of the above plus:
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]]>Remember when the Harry Potter films went from being kind of just okay to freaking amazing? That was the work of director Alfonso Cuarón on the third film, The Prisoner of Azkaban, providing the franchise more style and character than the previous two films combined. After a wait of what seems like an eternity to me, Azkaban, along with its follow-up, The Goblet of Fire will be arriving in the Ultimate Edition format this October. If you read my reviews of the first two boxed sets, released last year, you’ll recall that I was extremely enthusiastic about what Warner is doing here. Sadly, this time around, we won’t be getting extended cuts of the films along with the theatrical. I’m fairly certain, however that the multitude of special features and extras in the boxes will more than make up for the absence.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN: ULTIMATE EDITION
(October 19, 2010 – MSRP $49.99)
Video: 2.40:1 VC-1 1080p
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Special Features:
Disc 1:
- The Movie
Disc 2:
- ALL NEW Special Features: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 3: Creatures and featurette – Tour Nick Dudman’s Creature Shop
- An Interview in Spanish with Alfonso Cuarón
- 3 Vintage TV Specials: The Magic Touch of Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Making of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Theatrical Trailers
Disc 3:
- Additional Special Features: Featurettes – Creating the Vision: an interview with J.K. Rowling and the filmmakers, Conjuring a Scene: Creating Buckbeak and the Dementors for the screen; Additional Scenes and more
- 48-Page Creatures Photo Book with Rare Images from Years 1-7
- Two Collectible Character Cards: Hermione Granger, Sirius Black
- Year 3 Lenticular Card
- Bonus Digital Copy of the Theatrical Film
- Blu-ray Ultimate Edition Includes BD-Live Interactivity
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE: ULTIMATE EDITION
(October 19, 2010 – MSRP $49.99)
Video: 2.40:1 VC-1 1080p
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Special Features:
Disc 1:
- The Movie
- BD Only: In-Movie Experience: Join Members of the Cast As They Share Memorable Moments, Personal Perspectives and Fun Facts While Watching the Movie!
Disc 2:
- ALL NEW Special Feature: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 4: Sound & Music
- 5 Vintage TV Specials: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Behind the Magic; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Dark Matters, New Masters; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Some Animal Magic; Inside Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Disc 3:
- Additional Special Features: Featurettes – Preparing for the Yule Ball; conversations with the Cast; Reflections on the Fourth Film; and more
- 44-Page Sound & Music Photo Book with Rare Images from Years 1-7
- Two Collectible Character Cards: Ronald Weasley, Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody
- Year 4 Lenticular Card
- Bonus Digital Copy of the Theatrical Film
- Blu-ray Ultimate Edition Includes BD-Live Interactivity