Hellboy - July 27th

[Damitol]

DavisDVD posted this today:

“Columbia Tristar will release a two-disc Hellboy on July 27th (look for a three-disc extended edition later in the year);”

So - it looks like the "Soccer Mom" release will have some extra goodness on it as well where we were led to believe it would be bare bones. I'm betting soft LotR type extras (HBO First Look type stuff, short behind the scenes featurettes) with the good stuff (also in LotR fashion) reserved for the 3 disker this Christmas.

How long before someone in this thread cries "greedy bastard double dipping" with lots of "mad face" icons? For the record Del Toro announced his intentions to do this long before the movie was even released theatrically.

Me - I really liked the film but didn't "love it", so unless the July release has some very cool extras (e.g. Selma Blair lingerie costume tests for some abandoned scenes), I will probably rent, then buy the EE a few months later.

[GaLvAtRoN187]

greedy bastard double dipping















sorry had to

[MooglePorn]

Not that I was going to get, or even watch, Hellboy anyway, but this double-dipping in the same year crap is getting old. If you're going to do it, follow Master & Commander's lead and release at the same time...

[Morticia]

Well -- I guess I don't see the 'double dipping' part if they're telling you a different edition is coming out when they announce the first edition.

It's when they *don't* tell you about it and release 2 different editions close to each other anyway...that makes me all tweaked.


Anyway -- I liked Hellboy in theatres, I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the main bad guy could have been badder...but oh well. Maybe it's fixed in the 3 disker.

Now awaiting specs on all editions.

[SephirothClone]

I'm glad they are releasing two versions. I enjoyed Hellboy but felt that a lot was left out. I'll pick up the three disc set when it comes out whenever it does.

[clemato]

Originally Posted by MooglePorn

Not that I was going to get, or even watch, Hellboy anyway, but this double-dipping in the same year crap is getting old. If you're going to do it, follow Master & Commander's lead and release at the same time...

I agree, no plan to see it. Enough with these comic book super hero movies.

Also agree about double-dipping. It's just so frustrating to the consumer. Give the collectors vs. the average DVD purchaser the choice at the same time and I'm happy. Just don't tickle my ass with a feather and give me the works 6 months after I shelled out a fortune on your first "Collector's Edition" .

[SilentBob]

Hot damn a July release. Before it was rumoured for an August release. I don't care on the double dip as i really enjoyed the movie (which is sadly leaving my theater this week already. Stupid 4 teaters for Van Helsing ) Anyways i hope they dedicate the first disc to the movie itself and hopefully an audio commentary by Del Toro and Pearlman. The 3-disc is suppose to flesh out the love triangle a bit more and show more on who/what Rasputin really is. So come on DTS and audio commentary and some good extras. Baby HellBoy was suppose to of been a puppet and not CGI and hopefully they will include maybe soem test shots of the puppet

[mtcarmel00]

If I don't see it in theatres, I'll rent the 2-disc Hellboy when it comes out in July. I have already made plans to buy the 3-disc version coming out later this year.

[MooglePorn]

Originally Posted by mtcarmel00

If I don't see it in theatres, I'll rent the 2-disc Hellboy when it comes out in July. I have already made plans to buy the 3-disc version coming out later this year.

Did you alert your broker?

[MJZ]

We have to wait until September for Hellboy in our UK cinemas, but either way I'm going to get the EE DVD and might even skip it at the cinema altogether, if the EE does come out in the last quarter of 2004, and put the price of the cinema ticket towards the DVD instead.

[Master Gandhi]

If the Extended Edition fixes the problems I had with the lack of character development, I'll definitely consider the 3-Disc version. I can wait for that to come out later this year, since I didn't really like the overall effect of the theatrical version and wouldn't buy it in that form. I agree that del Toro and Pearlman should provide audio commentary on the 3-Disc version at least. I would also like to see some featurettes on the costuming and makeup which I felt were done really well.

[mrkeeling]

Originally Posted by Morticia

Well -- I guess I don't see the 'double dipping' part if they're telling you a different edition is coming out when they announce the first edition.

It's when they *don't* tell you about it and release 2 different editions close to each other anyway...that makes me all tweaked.

I agree totally.

But what we haven’t been told is that somewhere down the road there will be Superbit theatrical version and then Superbit deluxe extended version.
(as Damitol requested )

[Anti-Hero]

From Creature-Corner..

"Got a peek at the artwork and menu screens for the forthcoming Hellboy 2-disc SE, courtesy of Columbia Tri-Star. The disc streets on July 27th. This, according to director Guillermo del Toro and numerous rumors, is the first of two Hellboy releases - another "supreme" fanboy edition is supposedly arriving later this year.

No word on specs for the 2-disc, just look at the pretty pictures below and enjoy."

[GaLvAtRoN187]

for the lazy people out there

[Phreak]

for the cover art.

[PolloDiablo]

That cover looks great, hopefully they can somehow use this poster for the extended edition.

[SilentBob]

I like the cover

Well here are the reported specs for the release

anamorphic widescreen presentation and Dolby Digital 5.1 track, the folks at The Digital Bits report that the disc will include two audio commentaries with director Guillermo del Toro and cast members, a DVD comics feature which contains eight branching DVD comics by Mike Mignola, an onscreen look at the Hellboy comic books with the creator and a Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation twenty-seven part documentary which focuses on bringing Hellboy from the script to the screen. Also included will be a Right Hand of Doom: Set Visits viewing option, which gives viewers the option to branch out from the film to a short featurette showing what life was like on the set during that day of shooting. Completing the package will be a feature-length storyboard track, weblinks and trailers. We've attached artwork below along with some menu shots:

Plus we have the extended edition coming out later near the holiday season. Reports are it will be 3-disc set (but my sister who is on the official boards said it could possibly be a 4 disc set) Can't wait for both

[MJZ]

This two disc SE is released on DVD in the US before we get Hellboy in our UK cinemas, Fri 3rd September.

I'm going to refrain from buying this release as I'd like to get the extended edition, so I might even skip this at the cinema and buy the EE blind later in the year. I know I'm going to like this film from what I've seen and read anyway, so I may as well put the cinema ticket money toward the DVD.

[SilentBob]

DVD looks awesome and only a week to go. Here's the first dvd review i have seen for the movie so far from IGN DVD.com



Note to all Canadians buying the disc on Tues July 27th. Future Shop wil be giving out a free HellBoy TShirt with purchase while supplies last

[deacon73]

There's also reviews at DVD Talk and DVD Debate.

It's a shame that the storyboard track isn't constant. I was looking forward to that option.

[MJZ]

Sony Pictures DVD & Video

I have had a change of mind and have found the R3 NTSC version at a very reasonable price, so providing it is the same as the R1 SE I'll buy it to tie me over until the EE, then I can decide whether that's worth it.

Some 'official' EE news from del Toro on www.superherohype.com/Hellboy message boards:

Concatenated version:
Director's cut: I was hoping to have it released in Europe and Japan. As it turns out it will released theatrically only in France...

DVD (Director's cut): Comes out in November (3 discs) all the same extras (minus commntary track original) but with an extra disc full of features. The special box edition will have a SIDESHOW HELLBOY mini-bust. This disc has my preferred cut (15 extra mnutes but they go a loong way in terms of story and character) and a new commentary track that I feel very happy with.

SEQUEL: More on this later, but lemme say this: The storyline for it has been approved by Revolution and we are now clear to start the script.

[PolloDiablo]

Originally Posted by MJZ

DVD (Director's cut): Comes out in November (3 discs) all the same extras (minus commntary track original) but with an extra disc full of features. The special box edition will have a SIDESHOW HELLBOY mini-bust. This disc has my preferred cut (15 extra mnutes but they go a loong way in terms of story and character) and a new commentary track that I feel very happy with.

This is badass, I'm all over the box set and the extra 15 minutes sound great, the only problem I had with the movie was the lack of development so hopefully the extended cut will fix that.

SEQUEL: More on this later, but lemme say this: The storyline for it has been approved by Revolution and we are now clear to start the script.

I would definitely be happy to see a series of Hellboy films, the characters are extremely interesting, the story is pretty great, and overall I think it's been one of the stronger comic book movies to come out recently. The only problem I have with this is that I hate to see Guillermo Del Toro get tied down in a franchise like this, I think he has great potential as a director and while I really enjoyed Hellboy I would like to see him do some other stuff; that said, bring on Hellboy 2!

[EricMontreal22]

In the toon forum someone mentioned one of these would have (inexplicably) the amazing and scary UPA toon classic Tell-Tale Heart. Any word on that?

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[Damian]

Damn this is a tough decision. I loved the movie and really want to get it when it's released, but knowing there's a 3-disc set coming out really makes it hard. I don't spend a lot on DVD's anymore because there's not a lot to go around. Damn damn damn!

[SilentBob]

Originally Posted by EricMontreal22

In the toon forum someone mentioned one of these would have (inexplicably) the amazing and scary UPA toon classic Tell-Tale Heart. Any word on that?

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Its not an official extra but its a hidden easter egg on the disc (one or two i don't know) But its suppose to be easy to find. Once you find it you are greated by Hellboy and supposibly congrats you on finding the easter egg and says to enjoy some of his personal favourite cartoons. So yes it will be on one of the discs



Damian you know you want the movie


BUY ME BUY ME BUY ME

[projecteightysix]

I was actually suprised by this movie, I liked it alot... I didnt really like the story line, but I liked the characters. Hopefully they'll make a sequel.

[MJZ]

My R3 NTSC Hellboy SE arrived today (it was only posted to me yesterday!)

Here are the details from the box:

R3 Korean - (Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment)

Extras: Disc One:

• Video Introduction by Guillermo del Toro
• Creator Audio Commentary: Guillermo del Toro (Director) and Mike Mignola (Co-Executive Producer)
• Cast Audio Commentary: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor and Rupert Evans
• Branching DVD Comics drawn by Mike Mignola
• "Right Hand of Doom" Set Visits
• Storyboard Track
• "From The Den" Hellboy recommends... Gerald McBoing Boing animated shorts
• DVD-ROM
  Printable Original Screenplay Script
  Script Supervisor's Book
  Director's Notebook

Disc Two:

• Video Introduction by Selma Blair
• "Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation"
  A 2 1/2 hour documentary on the making of the film. Includes The Origin of the Comic, Prosthetic Effects, Visual Effects, Set Design, Stunts and more!
• Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Guillermo del Toro
• Character Bios written by the Director
• Motion Board-a-matics
• Animatics
• Multi-Angle Storyboard Comparisons
• Maquette 3-D Charater Sculptures Video Gallery
• Poster Explorations
• Trailers and TV Spots
• Filmographies
• And much more

Subtitles: English, Chinese, Korean and Thai
Picture format: 1.85 16x9 Anamorphic Widescreen
Soundtrack(s): English and Thai 5.1 Dolby Digital
Case type: Amaray (Keep) Case in a cardboard slip case featuring the same front, rear and spine artwork as the DVD inlay card.
Notes: Some of disc two's features have Chinese and Korean subtitles.