Two DVD editions and Blu-ray release for the latest Ultraman movie
Author: James Ballard
Source: Bandai Visual Press Release
On January 23rd 2009, the latest Ultraman feature GREAT DECISIVE BATTLE! THE SUPER 8 ULTRA BROTHERS (Daikessen! Chou Urutora Hachi Kyoudai, 2008) will be released on DVD and Blu-ray disc in Japan.
The single disc DVD and Blu-ray editions will carry the same content and features. As the first Ultraman movie to be shot entirely in HD, it will take full advantage of the Blu-ray format. It will be the first Blu-ray release for both the Ultraman series and the Japanese kaiju genre.
There will also be a 2-disc “Memorial Box” DVD set similar the previous movie, which aside from the extra disc of bonus features will once again include replica screenplay and storyboards, as well as 3D glasses for a short 3D Ultra featurette. The box set design also features Tsuburaya Productions’ unwieldly English title for the film; SUPERIOR ULTRAMAN 8 BROTHERS.
Limited Edition DVD MEMORIAL BOX
Product Code: BCBS-3428
Retail Price: 8,190 Yen
Main Disc Specs: Color, 106 minutes (97min movie + 9min special features), Dolby Digital (5.1ch Dolby Surround / special features in stereo), single-sided and dual layered, 16:9 anamorphic, Japanese subtitles (removable)
Special Disc Specs: 75 minutes, Dolby Digital (stereo), single sided single layered, 16:9 anamorphic
Special Features
- Special Features Disc: “Making Of” featurette (including behind the scenes footage, cast interviews, etc), The First 3D Ultra Movie (approx 2 mins)
- Storyboards
- Replica Screenplay
- 3D Glasses (glasses for use when viewing the 3D movie on the special features disc)
Main Disc Features:
- Theatre Teasers
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- PV
- Digital Gallery
- Main feature Audio Commentary from the main staff
DVD (Standard Edition)
Product Code: BCBS-3429
Retail Price: 3,990 Yen
Main Disc Specs: Color, 106 minutes (97min movie + 9min special features), Dolby Digital (5.1ch Dolby Surround / special features in stereo), single-sided and dual layered, 16:9 anamorphic, Japanese subtitles (removable)
Special Features
- Theatre Teasers
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- PV
- Digital Gallery
- Production Booklet (“Press Sheet Resize” version)
Blu-ray Disc
Product Code: BCXS-0128
Retail Price: 5,040 Yen
Disc Specs: Color, 106 minutes (97min movie + 9min special features), Dolby TrueHD (5.1ch Dolby Surround), Linear Stereo PCM (special features), AVC, BD50G, 16:9 1080p High Definition, Japanese Subtitles (removable)
Special Features
- Theatre Teasers
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- PV
- Digital Gallery
- Production Booklet (“Press Sheet Resize” version)
- Main feature Audio Commentary from the main staff
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For more photos and information on GREAT DECISIVE BATTLE! THE SUPER 8 ULTRA BROTHERS please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:
- DECISIVE BATTLE! THE SUPER 8 ULTRA BROTHERS
- Guilala and Ultra Seven at World Characters Convention in Tokyo
- Ultraman Exhibit at Yokohama Doll Museum
- Review: GREAT DECISIVE BATTLE! THE SUPER 8 ULTRA BROTHERS
