

This is the expected Cloverfield DVD layout. ETA: 22nd April 2008. It is a really fantastic movie and i'm not just saying it just because it has action in it. Its a rare movie that actually takes the viewers into the movie. I really admire J.J. Abrams (also the director of the highly anticipated movie by mostly Trekkies, Star Trek ETA: 2009) for making such great movies! The cinemaphotgrapher compliments the whole idea of keeping you in suspense and making it seem life-like and realistic (making it seem as if the whole movie was an actual recording of real sequence of tragic events). I suggest those who have not seen this movie and plan on watching it once the DVD release to go read up on what the movie is about (which is kinda difficult cos much of the plot is not said. Even the blurb on the DVD is of few words!) and what you can expect from it. You have to be mentally prepared and strong (for those prone to motion sickness). It'll be a good movie experience if you bought or rented this movie and watch it cos it really is a refreshing experience, away from your other stereo-typical movies. Watch the Blair Witch Project as well. Around the same cinemaphotography and idea but focusing on a more down to Earth and horrific tale. ; )

"New Line Home Entertainment has announced a single ($28.98) and 2-disc special edition ($34.99) of The Golden Compass which stars Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman. Each will be available to own from the 29th April. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX and DTS 6.1 Discrete tracks. The only extra material on the single-disc will be sneak peaks at upcoming New Line titles. The 2-disc will include a commentary from writer/director Chris Weitz, eleven “Making-of” featurettes including “The Armoured Bears” featurette, “The Adaptation” featurette and the “Production Design” featurette, a photo gallery, and theatrical and teaser trailers. "
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-golden-compass.htmlWow! Wow! Wow! This is how i pictured the dvd cover should be like and said if it turned out what i wanted it to be, i'll get it (plus with worthy and sufficient special features). It turned out to be classier than i expected! WOW! Its a beautifully designed dvd cover! It also contains about 2 1/2 hours of special features which is a prety good darn deal to me for my $34.99! Its so shiny! 8D However, this is the American one. The region 3 (Singapore) version should be less impressive and not as shiny. Aye. Shiny. On the other hand, I have to admit that the movie was quite a disappointment, but i'm going to give the sequel (and there better be one cos i don't like people leaving movie trilogies left undone!) a chance to redeem the His Dark Trilogy honour and glory. You can't really blame viewers for being critical on the Golden Compass as directors like Peter Jackson have brought reknownly loved movies like The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and boy! did that set the bench mark!
Lets hope the same amount of Special features are still intact.