Iun Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 This review on Amazon is pretty funny. British tongue-in-cheek humour, it demands respect.
Mokong Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) What happened to that 10-disc "Phase One" Boxset collection? Are we gonna get that over here? Gods damnit I want that Cosmic Cube!!!!!!! Was just checking Amazon.co.uk and all they have is this 6-disc collection boxset And reading the details it seems odd that under "Special Features" there is nothing listed for special features on the Thor disc? Which would mean no "The Consultant" Marvel One-Shot And no mention of a Directors Cut on the Avengers Assemble disc Why are we not getting the awesome containment case disc holder Edited August 21, 2012 by Mokong
Cube Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) The standard Blu-Ray doesn't even mention the director's cut. Also, I would think that the films will be the exact same disc as the basic releases, with the same basic features. Edit: I don't think there is a director's cut.. Edited August 21, 2012 by Cube
bob Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 To whet your appetite for the dvd's coming out: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/08/the-avengers-gag-reel-is-funnier-than-the-real-film/
Cube Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Looked around. There is no extended edition. At all. Some of the footage is available as deleted scenes.
Daft Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Just watched this again. It's almost offensively lighthearted. Enjoyable but totally kitsch.
Hero-of-Time Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Empire have posted an alternate starting to the movie from the dvd/bluray release. http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=35009 I'm glad they went the other way with this one.
Retro_Link Posted September 8, 2012 Author Posted September 8, 2012 Collection Box-Set Delayed http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/09/08/marvel-phase-one-blu-ray-box-set-delayed Fans might need to wait a little longer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One - Avengers Assembled Blu-ray box set to arrive. As it turns out, the nifty case that houses the 6-film, 10-disc set (and the glowing tesseract) isn't just a prop made by the studio, but is actually a copyrighted case design crafted by the German luggage company Rimowa BhmbH. According to a recently filed lawsuit, Marvel allegedly didn't get proper permission to release a replica version. [uPDATE] According to Amazon, "The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One-Avengers Assembled Collection will not be released by Marvel as we originally expected. We know this delay is disappointing, and we're sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Marvel is planning to offer a similar collection in new packaging. The new collection will include the original titles offered with the first version of the item, and we expect it will be available in the spring of 2013. Additional information will be available on our website and via email when available." Disney also released the following statement, "We are sorry to inform you that there will be a delay in the availability of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled Collection. Originally, the Collection was to be available on September 25, 2012, but unfortunately we are now unable to make that date. We are currently working with Marvel to identify the exact date when the Collection will be available, but we expect it to be during Spring, 2013. The Collection will come in a new briefcase and include even more than the content and features that were first advertised. We know that you are disappointed in this delay, and we are working hard to get your Collection to you as soon as possible. We will have an updated announcement for you in the coming weeks which will include actual timing and final details. Once again, we apologize for the delay and hope that when you do receive the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled Collection, you will enjoy it as much as Marvel enjoyed creating it." So, looks like fans will have to wait half a year until they can get their hands on this amazing set, but the trade-off is more bonus features.
jayseven Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 I bet there were a few cases made around somewhere - a true collector's item! Rather fitting with the grandness of teh movie as a whole.
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 I have all the other films on Blu-ray already, so ... are there any rational reasons to get the box set instead of just The Avengers?
Agent Gibbs Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 this is why i find copyright pathetic sometimes, as its quite obvious that isn't an actual suitcase or could be used as one, its a DVD/Blueray case, but the Briefcase makers kick up a fuss and cause issues And after all that it seems they won't get anything anyway as marvel are just changing the design, they could have been all amicable and gone "oh you for got permission that's okay we can work out a small arrangement, a percentage of the sales? a product placement in the next film", but no don't know if i'll wait 6 months now
Magnus Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 By your logic, it'd be fine if a company released a DVD case shaped like, say, the Companion Cube without the permission of Valve. :p It's just a generic suitcase to us, but they probably paid someone good money to design it!
Agent Gibbs Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 By your logic, it'd be fine if a company released a DVD case shaped like, say, the Companion Cube without the permission of Valve. :p It's just a generic suitcase to us, but they probably paid someone good money to design it! stop picking on me! i'm an old fool who likes NCIS thats all! is that so bad? ;p I'm sure they did but it still irks me i just think a more common sense approach should be taken sometimes, copyright in the instance of the briefcase is to stop people making counterfeit versions, i'm sure when people copy right something like that they aren't thinking "oh i best copyright this in case anyone wants to make a cake/toy/vibrator* that resembles it" Using it as a dvd case hardly impacts their business, in fact its basically free advertising by a hugely popular franchise, i fail to see the downside using a common sense approach but common sense doesn't work with this sort of thing, otherwise apple wouldn't be trying to take ownership of the letter i and its usage * i wanted waky examples and that poped in my head, then the image of someone trying to use it, simple things for simple minds eh?
jayseven Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 @Agent Gibbs perhaps that is exactly what happened but marvel didn't want to share any of its profits. I think it's fair enough, just silliness on Marvel's part.
Cube Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 In this case I think the copyright thing is pretty valid as the box is specifically designed to look exactly like Rimowa's product, but with none of their branding. It was likely down to someone forgetting to send an email somewhere on Marvel's part, and Rimowa being offended because Marvel didn't ask. (And no, that wasn't intentional)
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 This review on Amazon is pretty funny. Some of his other "reviews" are entertaining also. I rather liked the Fantastic Four one.
Retro_Link Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Just found you can curently Pre-Order the Blu-Ray at sainsburysentertainment.co.uk for £11.69 if you discount code: SETENS12R You also get this exclusive sleeve, which I think I actually prefer... ... the only thing holding me back is... do you think it says that Sainsbury's promotional message on the actual boxart or just a sticker? EDIT: Also, it's annoying there's no Double/Triple play edition!... I like knowing I have the choice. Edited September 10, 2012 by Retro_Link
Cube Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 This is the one at HMV (although it's £16) Although I'm getting the "Six Movie Collection" as I down own any of them.
Retro_Link Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 Hmm that one's pretty nice! (not sure about the side though). I've got Cap and Thor on Blu-Ray. The Hulk sucks so I'm not gonna get that. Which just leave Iron Man, which I'm gonna wait for the Blu-Ray Trilogy for.
bob Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 The Hulk sucks so I'm not gonna get that.. HULK SMASH!!!
Mokong Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 So that thing about the Phase One boxset delayed cause of the cases copyright.... does that mean we may still get that over here? I don't have any of the films on BluRay and I could hold out if I can get my hands on that Phase One Boxset with all the extras
ReZourceman Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 That Sainsbury's thing says 90 minutes exclusive content. Might buy that and the normal 3D one, considering no one is offering specials on that.
Cube Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) That Sainsbury's thing says 90 minutes exclusive content. Might buy that and the normal 3D one, considering no one is offering specials on that. Buy the normal 3D one and the American version, as you're still missing out on most bonus features with the Sainsbury's one. Edited September 11, 2012 by Cube
Retro_Link Posted September 11, 2012 Author Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) But the normal 3D one and the American version, as you're still missing out on most bonus features with the Sainsbury's one.... What? Did you mean to say 'buy'? What features are you missing out on buying the [sainsbury's] Blu-Ray? Edited September 11, 2012 by Retro_Link
MindFreak Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 I yeah, I forgot that this isn't out in the UK yet. It's been out a week here now and the title is still "The Avengers". I had thought of buying the movie in Dublin but seeing that boxart and name on it makes me want to pick it up here instead, even though it's more expensive.
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