Heroes: HD-DVD

[Pirate]

'Heroes' HD DVD Details Leaked

Fresh details have surfaced online for the highly-anticipated HD DVD release of 'Heroes: Season One,' with the set now expected to include bonus features exclusive to the next-gen release.

According to this recent post at the 'Heroes' fansite www.herosite.net, the first season of NBC's breakout superhero series is shaping up to be a feature-packed HD DVD box set.

One of the site's readers, Nick Grugin, brought back a report from the recent Wizard World convention held in Los Angeles, which hosted a panel featuring the 'Heroes' creators and key creative personnel.

Among the tidbits revealed is a planned simultaneous DVD and HD DVD release for 'Heroes: Season One,' though no date has yet been set. Extras planned for the HD DVD version include a newly-cleared 72-minute original pilot episode, which first debuted at San Diego's ComiCon early last year. The show's producers also hope to include additional extras exclusive to the next-gen release, disc space permitting.

While a firm release date for 'Heroes: Season One' has not yet been announced by the series' home video distributor, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, an August launch is currently expected, following a recent online leak of the studio's entire 2007 HD DVD line-up.

With so few TV on high-def titles currently in the marketplace, the show's fast-growing cult audience coupled with a very HD-ready visual style makes 'Heroes: Season One' easily one of the more anticipated next-gen titles of this year.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...ils_Leaked/576

[snipsnapsappy]

I don't buy seasons of shows I actually watch during the season. But this is an exciting release of an extremely well produced show. Although the show started out rocky, it has turned into an extremely exciting program with the last 2 episodes being complete knock-outs.

This will be a must buy for anyone who is interested but does not catch the show during its regular run. Unfortunately, the NBCHD station I get here does not broadcast in DD 5.1, but I am guessing considering the quality of the effects and production, that this show has the potential to sound as good as shows like 24 and Prison Break.

[Wirehed]

I'm very much looking forward to this release. In fact I'll probably end up buying a stand alone HD-DVD player at the same time.

[ganthc]

Yeah, once hd-dvd prices drop on players, I will probably buy one for this and for BSG, among others. Probably will want Friday Night Lights as well.

[Derb]

Well if Smallville Season's 1-4 were released on HD DVD I'd probably buy 'em.

I sold some DVDs a year ago & among some that got sold were The Sopranos. I was left with Season's 2,3,4. Bought Season 6 on HD DVD & figured it would just be a waste of money to buy re-buy all the others on HD, so I bought the SD versions I was missin'

Geez, 470 (EST) hours of un-watched Sd dvds!

http://www.bartboard.proboards3.com/...ead=1096499053

[Vonner]

Me can't wait for this. I have yet to see the show, but I've heard good things about it. Much like Lost. I never watched that on TV, but enjoy it on DVD.

[dugpa]

By the time enough people had convinced me to watch this show the season was half over, so I decided to wait until I could watch from the start. I was hoping for either an HD-DVD release or a re-run on UniversalHD. Looks like I'm in luck.

[Pirate]

Title: Heroes (IMDb)
Starring: Hayden Panettiere
Released: 28th August 2007
SRP: $59.98 & $99.98

Further Details:
Universal Home Video has sent over very early details on the first season of Heroes which stars Hayden Panettiere. This Tim Kring created series will be available to own from the 28th August, and should retail at around $59.98. The seven-disc package will include all 23 episodes - presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround tracks. I'm afraid the extra material has yet to be revealed for this one, but we hope to bring you further details (and artwork) later on this week. Make sure you stay tuned for that. We can confirm that a HD DVD release will also be available for $99.98.

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

[Wirehed]

Yay! I hope the HD version comes out on the same day.

[bembol]

Originally Posted by snipsnapsappy

I don't buy seasons of shows I actually watch during the season. But this is an exciting release of an extremely well produced show. Although the show started out rocky, it has turned into an extremely exciting program with the last 2 episodes being complete knock-outs...

I agree. It didn't really grab me but Hiro, the character made me stick with it and I'm very happy I did. Sylar is my favorite now...one badass mother...!!!

I can't wait.

[Vonner]

Anther show I have never seen, but heard good things about. I'll gladly pick up the HD version.

[ganthc]

I hope the sale price is more like $80 bucks. $100 is kinda high. Though I'd probably still get it.

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by Vonner

Anther show I have never seen, but heard good things about. I'll gladly pick up the HD version.

I’ve not seen it either, although my reasons have changed for not watching it. At first, I just wasn’t that interested, but now, after being nagged for over a year by EVERYONE I KNOW, I choose not to watch it out of sheer spite! I will, however, rent the HD-DVDs.

[dugpa]

Still haven't seen it, but I'll pick it up. Everyone seems to like it, and apparently it has a cheerleader in it so at least there's something nice to look at in HD.

[Wirehed]

I haven't seen it either, but I'm planning to pick up the HD-DVD. I'm not sure what that means...

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by Seamonkey

I haven't seen it either, but I'm planning to pick up the HD-DVD. I'm not sure what that means...

[Wirehed]

[dugpa]

Naw, if I was a sheep I wouldn't be able to watch it because I'd own a PS3.

[ganthc]

Originally Posted by dugpa

Naw, if I was a sheep I wouldn't be able to watch it because I'd own a PS3.

[bembol]

Details on HEROES HD DVD!!! Details from TVShowsonDVD.com

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7340

...can't copy text. LOL

[SilentBob]

Amazon.com has your pre-order up already. Heroes $69.95 at Amazon.com

[Derb]

Originally Posted by bembol

Details on HEROES HD DVD!!! Details from TVShowsonDVD.com

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7340

...can't copy text. LOL

The following bonus material will be on the DVD and on the HD-DVD (the Un-Aired Pilot is in 1080p; all others are in 480p):

* Audio Commentaries
* The 73-minute Un-Aired Original Series Premiere/Pilot from show creator Tim Kring (with optional audio commentary)
* 50 Deleted Scenes
* Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes:
o Making Of featurette
o Special Effects featurette
o Stunts featurette
o Tim Sale Profile featurette
o The Score featurette

The following bonus material will be exclusive to the HD-DVD version ("Minder Reader" is in 480p; the other two are 1080p):

* Minder Reader (Interactive Activity)
* U-Control - with the following:
o Artwork Presentation
o Character Connections
o Helix Revealed
o Picture-in-Picture Cast Video Commentaries
o Genetic Abilities Test
* Connectivity Features - Download Center including User Registration

No thanks, Universal + Tv shows on DVD = Look the F&^% out!

[dugpa]

Originally Posted by Derb

No thanks, Universal + Tv shows on DVD = Look the F&^% out!

Yeah, but that's only when they were using those crappy DVD18 discs. No DVD18's involved here, so I doubt there will be any problem.
Darn, Amazon hasn't applied their 10% discount yet.

[Pirate]

Full specs.

• 1080p transfer
• Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 surround (1.5mbps)
• Unaired Pilot: "The Tim Kring Cut" with Audio Commentary
• Featurettes: "The Making of 'Heroes,'" "Special Effects," "The Stunts," "Mind Reader," "Profile of Artist Tim Sale," "The Score"
• 50 Deleted and Extended Scenes

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...s_Revealed/645

EDIT: Oops! Didn't see Derb's post.

[Ruined]

A preview of some of the special features of it:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/787
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7688

Apparently will be web-enabled as well, but those features haven't been detailed yet. They mentioned being part of the "Heroes Community" with the web-enabled features. At the minimum, I hear you will be able to share favorite clips with people and possibly even create your own "youtube" style re-cuts of the shows that can be shared online.

[ganthc]

I already have it preordered. I will also get FNL and BSG as well.

[sub780lime]

Ganthc, what was the preorder price?

I was planning on buying this blind (since i wasnt able to watch the show), but now i will buy it bling on HD-DVD

[Wirehed]

I don't know what that means, but I'm going to buy it bling as well.