Get Him to the Greek in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

The hilarious follow-up to 2008's Forgetting Sarah Marshall is rocking its way into your living rooms September 28th.

Let me set the scene for those of you who didn't catch one of the funniest movies of the year, or just think you are a rock star and due to your binge drinking/drug habit your memory isn't what it used to be ...

Get Him to the Greek revolves around the life and times of Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) a burnt out dying breed of rock star, but his biggest fan who is also an aspiring music producer (Jonah Hill) makes it his mission to get Snow back to The Greek Theatre in L.A. from London in under 3 days for possibly the greatest anniversary show to happen to Rock'n'Roll ... ever.

If they make it there that is.

Get Him to the Greek has three ways to rock: 1-Disc DVD, 2-Disc Collector's Edition DVD and 2-Disc Blu-ray release. The extras you get depend on which option you go with and the 1-Disc DVD seems to be just a bare bones release with no extras, but the collector's edition DVD and Blu-ray are jam-packed with goodness!

Extras for 2-Disc DVD and Blu-ray Include:

• Gag Reel
• Line-O-Rama
• Blind Medicine: A promo for Sarah Marshall’s new TV series
• Feature Commentary with director Nicholas Stoller, cast members Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss and producer Rodney Rothman
• Getting To Get Him to The Greek Documentary
• Getting In Tune With The Greek Documentary
• The Making Of “African Child” Documentary
• Five Complete Music Videos featuring Aldous Snow, Infant Sorrow and Jackie Q
• Musical Performances from Infant Sorrow’s triumphant 1999 Greek Theater Concert and 2009 Comeback Concert, plus a peek at their infamous World Tour and the 2002 London Concert.
• Deleted, Extended and Alternate Scenes including an Alternate Intro and Ending
• Digital Copy

Blu-ray Exclusive Extras:

• More Additional and Extended Scenes
• Musical performances from The Today Show and VH-1 Storytellers
• Karaoke - Sing along to 15 Outrageous Songs
• The Actual Auditions that landed Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss, Nick Kroll, Aziz Ansari and T.J. Miller their roles
• Instant access to stream a bonus movie by choosing one of three hilarious comedies: Uncle Buck, Dazed and Confused or Life

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 35th Anniversary

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"I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey."

Fox Studios may be celebrating its 75th year in the movie biz, but it just so happens on of their films is also celebrating an anniversary!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 35 years old, and to celebrate this comedy/rock opera cult classic Fox is releasing a fully restored Blu-ray overflowing with bonus materials.

And the kicker? The Rocky Horror hits shelves October 19th, just in time for your Halloween party! So dig that old Dr. Fank-N-Furter costume and the lady friends make-up!

I refuse to apologize for the following pic ... it is obligatory:

Rocky Horror Extras Include:

• The Midnight Experience: The Late Night, Double Feature, Picture-in-Picture Show, Vintage Callback Track (Unrated), Prop Box, All New Trivia Track
• Audio Commentary by Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn
• Rocky-oke: Like the song? Now sing It!
• Don't Dream It, Be It: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part I
• An-tic-i-pation: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part II
• Mick Rock (A Photographer)
• Mick Rock's Picture Show Gallery
• Pressbook and Poster Gallery
• Deleted Musical Scenes and Outtakes
• Alternate Credit Ending and Misprint Ending
• Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show Beacon Theater, New York City
• "Time Warp" Music Video

Fine I do apologize if I offended your eyesight with a transsexual Tim Curry.

The Last of the Mohicans Blu in October

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The 75th year of Fox Studios keeps pumping out amazing movies from their catalog for Blu-ray releases. This time Michael Mann's 1992 Oscar winning historical epic The Last of the Mohicans.

Starring Daniel Day Lewis as Hawkeye, one of three trappers that take it upon themselves to escort two daughters of a British Officer to a frontier fort after an ambush completely destroys their Redcoat escort, Mohicans drops you right in Colonial America during the tumultuous 1750's French and Indian War. In short; scalps are taken, tea is drank and cannons will go *BOOM*!

The word "epic" gets thrown around a lot like the word "literally". That said I literally can't describe how epic this movie really is, and I think a fair amount of that epicness is due to the amazing score by Trevor Jones.

And it sure as hell doesn't hurt that this Blu-ray release, due out October 5th, has been dubbed The Last of the Mohicans: The Director's Definitive Cut, so I would expect some goodies in store! But no details on bonus features info has been released yet, but when we know so will you!

Robin Hood (2010) in September

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Ridley Scott's interpretation of the Robin Hood folklore hits DVD and Blu-ray shelves on September 21st. The film stars Russel Crowe as the titular archer from the hood, Cate Blanchet as Maid Marion and Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes) as the corrupt sheriff of Nottingham.

Robin Hood will be released as a "flipper-disc" Blu-ray, which means one side will be a DVD while the other a Blu-ray format, as well as a 2-Disc DVD release. Both the theatrical version of the movie as well as 15-Minute longer unrated director's cut will be included. There are a slew of bonus materials, some of which will be exclusive to the Blu-ray release.

Robin Hood Extras Include:

• Deleted Scenes with introductions and commentary by Director Ridley Scott and Editor Pietro Scalia
• Rise and Rise Again: The making of Ridley Scott's Robin Hood
• Ballad, Legend & Myth: An intimate look at the preparation of the filmmakers and actors tackled the challenge of breathing new life into the longest surviving character in the English language.
• The More The Merrier: The filming of Robin Hood.
• No Quarter Given: A post-production featurette showing how Ridley Scott and editor Pietro Scalia work with the post-production team.
• Digital Copy of Unrated Director's Cut

Blu-ray Exclusive Extras Include:

• Director's Notebook: A seamless multimedia experience focusing on the director’s vision gives viewers a peek inside Ridley Scott’s unique filmmaking process. Incorporating behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scott and his trusted inner circle of collaborators, this feature launches at critical moments throughout the film to illuminate the task of mounting a vast production like Robin Hood.
• The Art of Nottingham: A special look at the portfolio of designs generated for the film. Including galleries of concept art, costume designs, storyboards and other imagery are featured.

Space:1999 S1 Blu in November

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Oh the 1970's when the future looked so bright ...

Oh wait, in the first episode of Space:1999 a space garbage nuke goes off sending the Moon spiraling out of orbit along with the hundred of people stationed on Moonbase Alpha. And there only hope for survival is to find a new home while being trapped on a one way Moon ticket out Milky Wayville?

Crap dude ...

Well the almost 40 year old BBC SciFi series Space:1999 is getting all of the advantages of Blu-ray for its first season. On November 2nd you will have the opportunity to join Martin Landau and the "Alphans" on their cosmic journey, fully restored from the original 35mm film and remastered for the highest quality possible of course.

No details on extras are available yet, but stay tuned!

The Amityville Horror ('05) Blu in September

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The Michael "Awesome!" Bay produced 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror is getting the combo Blu-ray/DVD treatment September 14th.

The horror ("Based on a true story") begins when a family moves into an old house that was the location of some heinous murders, and before long some evil force begins terrorizing them out of their wits. Classic.

The Amityville Horror has a pretty solid cast with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Nichols (G.I. Joe) and Mellissa George (30 Days of Night) that are constantly scared beejeebusless by various ghosts, ghouls and poltergeists.

No word on special features as of yet but we won't let them sneak up on you! Stay tuned!

Apocalypse Now Blu in October

"My mission is to make it up into Cambodia. There's a Green Beret Colonel up there who's gone insane. I'm supposed to kill him."

Source: Blu-ray.com

That's right!

Francis Ford Coppola's '79 masterpiece Apocalypse Now is getting the Blu-ray treatment. This Blu-ray transfer was directly supervised by Coppola himself, meaning the video and audio quality should be amazing if he dedicated as much time as he did with the restoration of the first two Godfather films. Adapted from the Joseph Conrad's classic novella "Heart of Darkness" the film follows a disenfranchised Army Captain (Martin Sheen) sent on one last mission to find and assassinate a Green Beret Colonel (Marlon Brando) that has gone rogue. As if you didn't already know Apocalypse Now is a descent into madness with the tumultuous Vietnam War as a backdrop.

On October 19th you will have a choice between two Apocalypse Now releases. The first is a 2-Film set that features both the original theatrical cut of Apocalypse Now as well as the re-released deluxe edition Apocalypse Now Redux. Your second option is Apocalypse Now: Full Disclosure Edition which along with both versions of the film will include the infamous making of documentary Hearts of Darkness. The documentary parallels the films descent into madness with the film crew, actors and even Coppola himself losing their grasp on reality showing how dangerously close Apocalypse Now came to not being completed.

Although details have not yet been released on additional special features the 2-Film Apocalypse Now set will feature over 9 hours of bonus materials along with both versions of the film. While Apocalypse Now: Full Disclosure Edition will feature, along with everything from the 2-Film set, a third-disc with the documentary Hearts of Darkness as well as a 48-page booklet featuring storyboard art, photos, essays and more!

I will be sure to keep you updated on specs and official cover art as they become available!

Monster House 3D Blu in September

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2006's animated comedy/horror Monster House will be getting a re-release, this time as a 3D Blu-ray. This will be Sony's second 3D release (The first was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs) in full 1080p resolution.

The plot of Monster House revolves around three kids who discover that an old neighborhood house is actually a living, breathing creature that sustains itself bey apparently devouring all who make the mistake of entering it. And with Halloween just a day away they take it upon themselves to stop this monster before it can get it's maw around clueless trick'r'treaters.

Monster House uses the voice talents including Steve Buscemi, Fred Willard and Maggie Gyllanhaal in the animated family flick. It will get a 3D Blu-ray release on September 14th, and it comes with a goodie bag of extras!

Extras for Monster House Include:

• Filmmakers’ Commentary
• 7 Featurettes: – Imaginary Heroes – Beginner’s Luck – The Best of Friends – Lots of Dots – Black Box Theater – Making it Real – Did You Hear That
• Evolution of a Scene: Eliza vs. Nebbercracker
• Photo Gallery

Deal: Back to the Future Blu-ray Amazon Pre-Order

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"Where we're going, we don't need roads ..." But a kickass deal might be nice!

The release date might not be until October 26th but if you are planning on getting the 25th Anniversary Back to the Future Trilogy Blu-rays now may be the time. Unless you have a DeLorean capable of time travel, then it doesn't really matter because you have all the time in the world.

But for those of us lacking Doc Brown's skills you can pre-order the BTTF Trilogy for $30 off of the retail price over at Amazon.com. So instead of dropping $80 in October you can invest in three classic films now for a mere $50.

The future is back, and it is Blu! Check out this heavy deal right here!

The League: The Complete First Season in September

Source: Blu-ray.com

I don't play fantasy football, but if it is anything like it is portrayed on the TV show The League I totally would.

The League is just a fun show, plain and simple. Starring a great comedic ensemble cast of guys that are total dicks to each other the way only best friends can be. The best way I can describe it is It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia meets fantasy football, so awesome!

On September 14th (a few days after the NFL kicks off its season) you can get your hands on complete first season of The League on DVD and Blu-ray.

Extras Include:

• Extended Cuts of All the Episodes
• Over 45 Minutes of Unrated and Uncut Featurettes
• Deleted Scenes & Bloopers

Criterion Collection: 5 Films In October!

Source: Blu-ray.com

"God, I love the Criterion Collection."

I said it and now so will you when you see what they have in store for you come October! Criterion is releasing not one, not two but FIVE Blu-rays. Hold on to your butts, because this is going to get awesome!

First up on October 12th we will see the Blu-ray release of the 1958 Swedish classic, The Magician. Directed by the legendary auteur Ingmar Bergman The Magician pits a incredulous mid-19th century mesmerist and elixir salesman, Dr. Volger, against a traditional physician, Dr. Vergarus, in a entertaining battle of wits that will have you both laughing and cringing.

Extras for The Magician Include:

• New visual essay by Bergman scholar Peter Cowie
• Brief 1967 video interview with director Ingmar Bergman about the film
• Rare English-language audio interview with Bergman, conducted by filmmakers Olivier Assayas and Stig Björkman
• A booklet featuring an essay by critic Geoff Andrew, a reprinted essay by Assayas, and an excerpt from Bergman's autobiography
• Images: My Life in Film

October 12th will also see the release of director Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited. This film stars Owen Wilson, Adrian Brody and Jason Schwartzman as three estranged brothers who set off on a journey to rediscover themselves, and when they are left stranded in the desert with nothing but each other and a bunch of random junk the real journey begins.

No official cover art yet, stay posted!

Extras for The Darjeeling Limited Include:

• Anderson's short film Hotel Chevalier (Which ended up as part one of The Darjeeling Limited), starring Natalie Portman, with commentary by Anderson
• Audio commentary featuring Anderson and cowriters Jason Schwartzman and Roman Coppola
• Behind-the-scenes documentary by Barry Braverman
• Anderson and filmmaker James Ivory discussing the film's music
• Anderson's American Express commercial
• On-set footage shot by Coppola and actor Waris Ahluwalia
• Audition footage, deleted and alternate scenes, and stills galleries
• Original theatrical trailer
• A booklet featuring an essay by critic Richard Brody and original illustrations by Eric Anderson

A week later on October 19th some very awesome happens. My favorite film of all time finally gets the Blu-ray transfer it deserves! That's right Akira Kurosawa's 1954 essential classic Seven Samurai is coming to glorious Blu-ray. Retold, homaged and often copied Seven Samurai is easily one of the most influential films to ever come out of Japanese cinema, or just cinema in general!

The story of course revolves around a ragtag band of seven noble samurai who take it upon themselves to help poor farmers defend their lives and livelihoods from an army of marauding bandits.

Extras for Seven Samurai include:

• Two audio commentaries: 1) Film scholars David Desser, Joan Mellen, Stephen Prince, Tony Rayns, and Donald Richie 2) Japanese film expert Michael Jeck
• A 50-minute documentary on the making of Seven Samurai
• Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create
• My Life in Cinema, a two-hour video conversation between Akira Kurosawa and Nagisa Oshima produced by the Directors Guild of Japan
• Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences, a new documentary looking at the samurai traditions and films that impacted Kurosawa's masterpiece
• Theatrical trailers and teaser
• Gallery of rare posters and behind-the scenes and production stills
• A booklet featuring essays by Peter Cowie, Philip Kemp, Peggy Chiao, Alain Silver, Kenneth Turan, Stuart Galbraith, Arthur Penn, and Sidney Lumet and an interview with Toshiro Mifune

As if that were not enough October 26th will see the release of another, albeit very different, Japanase film. This time it is the 1977 comedy horror House, directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi this movie has everything we know and love about Japan: A bevy of schoolgirls, check. Possessed house, check. Gratuitous death scenes, check. Nudity, you bet your ass!

Extras for House include:

• Constructing a House: a new video piece featuring interviews with director Nobuhiko Obayashi, story scenarist and daughter of the director Chigumi Obayashi, and screenwriter
• Chiho Katsura Emotion, a 1966 experimental film by Obayashi
• New video appreciation by director Ti West (House of the Devil)
• Theatrical trailer
• An essay by Chuck Stephens

How about some Kubrick for the fifth and final October Criterion Blu-ray release? You got it as also on October 26th the 1957 Stanley Kubrick war/crime/drama Paths of Glory gets a Blu-ray. Starring Kirk "Spartacus" Douglas one of three men selected by incompetent generals as scapegoats for a failed WWI suicide mission. If they are proven guilty the firing squad awaits them, but to defend them against the generals will take nothing short of divine intervention.

Also no official cover art yet, but we'll keep you posted!

Extras for Paths of Glory Include:

• New audio commentary by critic Gary Giddins
• Television interview from 1979 with star Kirk Douglas
• New video interviews with Kubrick's longtime executive producer Jan Harlan,Paths of Glory producer James B. Harris, and actress Christiane Kubrick
• Excerpt from a French television program about real-life World War I executions similar to the events dramatized in Paths of Glory
• Theatrical trailer
• An essay by Kubrick scholar James Naremore

The Good, The Bad, The Weird in August

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The Good, The Bad, The Weird is a Western in the true spirit of Sergio Leone, but instead of being filmed in Italy they went with South Korea. The film, directed by Ji-woon Kim, made the festival rounds last year including both at Cannes and Toronto with an overall positive reception.

The plot revolves around three men, one treasure map and no limits! But no words of mine can do this film justice, so just sit back and enjoy the trailer:

Pick up The Good, The Bad, The Weird August 17th on DVD and Blu-ray!

Extras Include:

• Cannes Highlights
• The making of Good/Bad/Weird
• International trailers

Deal: WB Blu-ray Sale

Source: Warner Bros

Warner Bros wants you to have a decent Blu-ray library, so yet again they are having an excellent sale over at WBShop.com.

For the remainder of this week (ending Monday, July 19th) you have the opportunity to get 5 Blu-ray discs for $45. Some of the titles do cost a little bit more, so it may take some shuffling and mathmagic to get yourself the optimum deal for the movies you want.

There are over 50 Blu-rays to choose from included in this deal, so I figure you need all the time you can get to make an educated decision by Monday.

The Usually $9.95 Blus Include:

• Every Which Way But Loose
• A History of Violence
• Letters From Iwo Jima
• Natural Born Killers: Director’s Cut
• Observe and Report
• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Extended Cut
• Bullitt: Special Edition
• Blazing Saddles
• Speed Racer
• Grumpy Old Men

The Usually $14.95 Blus Include:

• The Hangover
• All 6 of the Harry Potter films
• The Invention of Lying
• Terminator Salvation
• Watchmen

The Experiment in September

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If you didn't get enough Adrian Brody this last weekend in Predators, come September 21st you will get a second chance.

The Experiment is based off of a 2001 German film by the same name (Das Experiment in case you were wondering.) which is an interesting psychological thriller very loosely based off a real Stanford experiment. With the promise of $1,000 a day 24 men sign up for a social experiment. Said experiment breaks the men into two groups; prisoners (led by Adrian Brody) and guards (with Forrest Whitaker carrying the big nightstick) in what is meant to be a realistic prison simulation. But as the old adage goes; power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, and before you know it the relationship between the captives and the guards goes from tense to ... well, prison rules.

Although The Experiment boasts two Academy Award winning actors it is slated for a direct to DVD/Blu-ray release September 21st. No extras have been announced as of yet, but stay posted!

To sate your curiosity, here is a trailer for The Experiment:

The Peacemaker Blu in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

Anybody has the potential to be a nuclear terrorist, even a piano teacher!

The 1997 action/thriller The Peacemaker is getting a Blu-ray release. The film stars Nicole Kidman as a nuclear weapons specialist and George Clooney as an special forces officer who have been tasked with finding missing Russian nuke (It is not in a vending machine, that is soooo Sum of all Fears.) before it falls into the hands of terrorists. But when they fail to get the warhead first they have a nearly impossible challenge; stop a terrorist who has absolutely no demands and intends on detonating the nuclear device somewhere in New York.

Extras Include:

• Stunt Footage
• Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer

Rock & Rule Blu in September

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1983's animated rock'n'roll music adventure is getting a Blu-ray release.

Rock & Rule is the post-apocalyptic classic tale of legendary evil rock star kidnapping a beautiful female singer in the hopes of utilizing her pipes to summon an ancient demon (Yeah, I know your mom told you the story before bed every night just like mine did.)But not the whole band is keen on awakening an ancient evil, and they set out on a mission to Nuke York in an attempt rescue the rock damsel in distress!

This all occurs, of course, with a killer soundtrack from such greats as Iggy Pop, Cheap Trick, Lou Reed and others. Essentially if you liked Heavy Metal, this might be right up your alley!

No official word on extras yet, but it would be safe to assume that you would at least get what came with the Rock & Rule 2-Disc Anniversary DVD release a few years back.

The 2-Disc DVD Included:

• The Making of Rock & Rule
• Commentary with Director Clive Smith
• Character Sketch Gallery
• Restoration Comparisons
• Special Thanks
• Alternate Version
• The Devil and Daniel Mouse: Animated Short
• How We Made The Devil and Daniel Mouse
• Trailers and more!

Marmaduke in August

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Be warned, Marmaduke is coming on August 24th.

That is all I really have to say about this movie, as I even hesitated to tell you that much. But for any of you who did have to suffer through this critical and financial bomb I present you with a possible cathartic release. Again I am sorry if I offended you at all with this article but hey, it's my job and rain, sleet, great films or schlock I am going to get it done!

No extras have been announced yet, but this will be a 3-Disc combo release consisting of a DVD, Blu-ray and a Digital Copy of Marmaduke.

30 Days of Night: Dark Days in October

Source: HighDef Disc News

No official cover art yet. Stay posted!

The sequel to 2007's 30 Days of Night, a movie that shows great vampires don't sparkle or wear guyliner, is getting a straight to DVD and a combo DVD/Blu-ray release October 5th.

30 Days of Night: Dark Days is based off the graphic novel of the same name that picks up the story where the first film left off, but now with even more pissed of Nosferatu!

Extras Include:

• PS3 Wallpaper Theme
• Filmmaker Commentary
• Vampires Exist: The Gritty Realism of Dark Days
• Graphic Inspirations: Comic to Film (Blu-ray Only)

Hatchet Blu in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

Have you experienced Hatchet?

Writer/director Adam Green's 2007 horror flick has it all; copious violence, thrills, chills, gratuitous T&A and just the right comedic tone to make what would otherwise just be another hardcore slasher something more enjoyable.

On September 7th the unrated director's cut of Hatchet will be available on Blu-ray so you can see the blood spattered gore in all of its 1080p glory. This Blu-ray release will have all of the extras from the old DVD plus a whole new commentary featuring writer/director Green and the slasher Mr. Crowley himself; Kane Hodder.

Extras Include:

• All new commentary track with director Adam Green and actor Kane Hodder
• Original audio commentary with Adam Green, Co-Producer/Cinematographer Will Barratt and Actors Tamara Feldman, Joel David Moore and Deon Richmond
• The Making of Hatchet
• Meeting Victor Crowley: An in-depth look at the creation of a new horror icon
• Guts & Gore: Go behind the scenes of Hatchet’s special makeup and prosthetic effects
• Anatomy of a Kill: Witness the “jaw-breaking” birth, design and execution of a death scene
• A Twisted Tale: Adam Green recounts his decades-long friendship with “Twisted Sister” front man Dee Snider
• Gag Reel
• Theatrical Trailer

This is all happening just before the release of Hatchet 2 in October, coincidence? I think not!

Amazon Deal: Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut

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The end of this deal is nigh!

So check out this steal here!

For $28.99 (Over 50% off the retail price!) you can get your copy of Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut Blu-ray while supplies last!

The Ultimate Cut features the Zak Snyder directors cut of Watchmen with the animated feature Tales of the Black Freighter woven into the live action film. On top of that you get the nifty Under The Hood featurette that gives you further insight into the dark world created by master storyteller Alan Moore.

Oh did I mention it also comes with Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics, because it does! This is the four-disc Ultimate Cut, remember? So the extras are aplenty!

Extras Include:

• Disc 1 - Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut (215min), Commentary from Zac Snyder and artist Dave Gibbons
• Disc 2 - Various Featurettes: The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics, Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes, Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World, Watchmen: Video Journals - Under the Hood, Story Within a Story: The Books of Watchmen, Music Video: My Chemical Romance; Desolation Row
• Disc 3 - Digital Copy of the Theatrical Version.
• Discs 4 & 5 - Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics (325 minutes and in it's own case within the box!)

That is a lot of bang for your buck!