Iron Man (2008) and The Incredible Hulk (2008) coming to Blu-ray Region A and B

dobyblue · 09-13-2007, 08:02 PM

http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/870/53/

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Written by Dave McNary
Wednesday, 28 February 2007
Story Categories: Film, Finance, Hollywood In Asia, Japan, Sony,
LOS ANGELES --Marvel Entertainment said Tuesday that Sony Pictures has acquired the distribution rights in Japan and Spain for its upcoming "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk." SND/M6 has signed for France and Tele Munchen has agreed to handle Germany. Paramount has picked up Australia and New Zealand for the two films along with the next Marvel film.
Marvel previously announced that Paramount would distribute "Iron Man" while Universal will handle "The Incredible Hulk" in North America and all other international territories. "Iron Man" is set to open on May 2, 2008, and "Hulk" will launch a month later.
Marvel also announced Tuesday it's started borrowing from its previously announced $525 million credit facility to finance "Iron Man." The project had been set up at New Line, but Marvel reacquired the film rights in late 2005.
Robert Downey Jr. toplines as an inventor who dons a high-tech suit and becomes a superhero. Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges co-star with Jon Favreau helming. Lensing starts in Los Angeles on March 12.

Big, big news for Blu-ray. Both titles will be Region A for North American buyers and Region B in Spain for European users.

HD VHS · 09-13-2007, 08:03 PM

By the time they come out, Blu-Ray will probably be dead

dobyblue · 09-13-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HD VHS

By the time they come out, Blu-Ray will probably be dead

Yes because Pirates 3, Lost, Spider-man, Twister, Harry Potter, Oceans 13, Silver Surfer, Die Hard Trilogy, Independence Day, etc., will suddenly stop selling come December 31st, 2007.

DSNY FN · 09-13-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Yes because Pirates 3, Lost, Spider-man, Twister, Harry Potter, Oceans 13, Silver Surfer, Die Hard Trilogy, Independence Day, etc., will suddenly stop selling come December 31st, 2007.

Well considering many of those titles are also on HD DVD not really a big deal and with teh way the FS and BB stores are dishing out new HD players in London after customers are coming in to exchange BR players because of the Paramount and Denon news BR may be in for a very rude awakening. Even the HT staff in both BB and FF stores across London are telling their customers to buy HD DVD for the certainty that all their movies will be compatibly with all players unlike the possability of the profile mishap that COULd afflict BR. I got to witness this twice in 2 days at 2 different stores in London it was great to see. It makes me chuckle when I walk into FS and BB stores and see a pile of openbox BR players from Sony and the rest sitting there and only 3 HD DVD players left in teh whole store. The guys I spoke with have had a 10-1 run this week alone of HD DVD players over Sony players not including the returns of the BR players and re purchase of HD DVD players.

BobY · 09-13-2007, 08:41 PM

Big news?

We're supposed to get excited about films that *haven't even been made yet*?

Yeah, well, if the current trend for Marvel is along the lines of Spiderman 3 (which was so bad I'm sorry I even watched it on a plane for the $3.00 headphone fee), eh, I'm *not* excited.

Short, frumpy Robert Downey Jr., as suave, debonaire Tony Stark? That's even worse than Michael Keaton as Batman--what are they thinking? Where's Timothy Dalton or Pierce Brosnan when you need them?

Lee Stewart · 09-13-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wnorris
FUD! I hate to burst your bubble BD fans, but this is referring to the theatrical distribution rights, not the home video distribution. Paramount has stated that their hi-def releases will be globally eclusive to HD DVD.

No hi-def for you!

He he he

pestilent · 09-13-2007, 09:34 PM

Thanks for this cutting edge news doby.
I can't wait to have a reason to dust off my BD player. It's so cool you are posting here again.

brianh · 09-13-2007, 09:47 PM

Make some news when movies come out that people actually can get EXCITED about.

Damn I wish WB would hurry up and put blu-ray boys out of their deperation..

Lee Stewart · 09-13-2007, 09:49 PM

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As previously announced, Paramount will distribute Iron Man and Universal Studios will distribute The Incredible Hulk in North America and in all other international territories.

http://www.marvel.com/company/index....nt.php&id=1240

gallandro · 09-13-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

http://www.marvel.com/company/index....nt.php&id=1240

God what a moron. hey doby you get that info from your "inside sources"? What a joke.

Yancy

MikeRox · 09-14-2007, 03:18 AM

Just 2 things I'd like to add:

1. Isn't it the Blu Ray Fanboy's argument that no one imports therefore foreign releases are moot?

2. Doesn't this completely piss on the "region free means we have to delay titles?" argument seeing as there are only 3 territories anyway.

Aeron · 09-14-2007, 03:37 AM

I believe that while Paramount and Universal are both distributing thier own films in the USA, I guess that they'll use UIP for thier International Distribution.

MikeRox · 09-14-2007, 07:42 AM

article was written back in February, and has apparently since been debunked.

killacal1982 · 09-14-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/870/53/

Big, big news for Blu-ray. Both titles will be Region A for North American buyers and Region B in Spain for European users.

Absolutely lame.

Lee Stewart · 09-14-2007, 08:40 AM

Paramount Licensing handles licensing rights worldwide for properties of Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films. Paramount Licensing has established robust licensing programs for Paramount's extensive library of films and current releases through merchandise, film clips, stage plays, publishing, and recreation programs.

Headquartered on the historic Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood, some of PLI's featured properties include THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, BEOWULF, SWEENEY TODD, BLADES OF GLORY, THE GODFATHER franchise, and the studio's extensive film library, including GREASE, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, FLASHDANCE, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, and WHITE CHRISTMAS.

http://www.paramountlicensing.com/

THAT DO IT?

09-13-2007, 08:03 PM	#2
HD VHS High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 987	By the time they come out, Blu-Ray will probably be dead

09-13-2007, 08:41 PM	#5
BobY What's all this, then?... Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,197	Big news? We're supposed to get excited about films that haven't even been made yet? Yeah, well, if the current trend for Marvel is along the lines of Spiderman 3 (which was so bad I'm sorry I even watched it on a plane for the $3.00 headphone fee), eh, I'm not excited. Short, frumpy Robert Downey Jr., as suave, debonaire Tony Stark? That's even worse than Michael Keaton as Batman--what are they thinking? Where's Timothy Dalton or Pierce Brosnan when you need them?

09-13-2007, 09:34 PM	#7
pestilent High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mysteroid Posts: 89	Thanks for this cutting edge news doby. I can't wait to have a reason to dust off my BD player. It's so cool you are posting here again.

09-13-2007, 09:47 PM	#8
brianh High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,023	Make some news when movies come out that people actually can get EXCITED about. Damn I wish WB would hurry up and put blu-ray boys out of their deperation..

09-14-2007, 03:18 AM	#11
MikeRox Blu Blu Skies! :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom Posts: 12,417	Just 2 things I'd like to add: 1. Isn't it the Blu Ray Fanboy's argument that no one imports therefore foreign releases are moot? 2. Doesn't this completely piss on the "region free means we have to delay titles?" argument seeing as there are only 3 territories anyway.

09-14-2007, 03:37 AM	#12
Aeron A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	I believe that while Paramount and Universal are both distributing thier own films in the USA, I guess that they'll use UIP for thier International Distribution.

09-14-2007, 07:42 AM	#13
MikeRox Blu Blu Skies! :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom Posts: 12,417	article was written back in February, and has apparently since been debunked.

09-14-2007, 08:40 AM	#15
Lee Stewart Behold - the future! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 58 Posts: 25,193	Paramount Licensing handles licensing rights worldwide for properties of Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films. Paramount Licensing has established robust licensing programs for Paramount's extensive library of films and current releases through merchandise, film clips, stage plays, publishing, and recreation programs. Headquartered on the historic Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood, some of PLI's featured properties include THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, BEOWULF, SWEENEY TODD, BLADES OF GLORY, THE GODFATHER franchise, and the studio's extensive film library, including GREASE, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, FLASHDANCE, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, and WHITE CHRISTMAS. http://www.paramountlicensing.com/ THAT DO IT?