+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted November 7, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted November 7, 2008 NOV. 7 | Warner Home Video?s The Dark Knight is expected to ship more than 1 million Blu-ray Disc units to retail for its Dec. 9 street date, according to sources, which is believed to be a first for the format.Warner execs declined to comment on the studio?s shipment plans. Earlier in the quarter, Paramount Home Entertainment said its Iron Man sold 500,000 Blu-ray copies in its first week on shelves, but it?s unclear how many units the studio shipped. Both titles underscore how far the format has come in a short period of time: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment set a record in March 2007 when it became the first studio to ship 100,000 Blu-ray copies of a title, Casino Royale. For much of the past year, Blu-ray copies averaged 5% to 10% of a title?s sales. Recent features, including Warner?s Speed Racer and Journey to the Center of the Earth reached more than 10%, and Universal Studios Home Entertainment?s The Incredible Hulk hit more than 14%, according to VB sister publication Variety. Iron Man?s Blu-ray version represented as much as 30% of sales at some retailers, though overall it was closer to 10%. Warner knows that with Dark Knight?s wild popularity and Blu-ray-friendly special effects, the title should be a winner at retail. However, the studio will still be greasing the wheel with many software bundling promotions in order to encourage customers to buy Blu-ray players in time for the Dec. 9 Dark Knight bow. ?We have been working with key retailers to put together account specific offers, where we bundle a device or the PlayStation 3 remote with one of our titles, which gives the customers value in return,? said Dorinda Marticorena, Warner senior VP of worldwide marketing and high-def. ?You will see a plethora of offers from Warner in November and December.? She believes that consumers are now especially primed to purchase Blu-ray players, as manufacturers began offering models at new low pricing levels in October. Originally $399 for much of this year, Sony and Samsung BD Live-ready models fell to $299 at the end of September. Regardless of a tightening economy, October set-top weekly sales are 25% to 50% higher than prior weeks, according to Marticorena. ?We are encouraged about the momentum we are seeing with Blu-ray players in October,? she said. Overall, Marticorena is confident Dark Knight will shine bright on Blu-ray. ?Given its release date timing and our research, this indicates that a lot of customers are waiting to purchase this title,? she said. ?If a household is on the fence about making a Blu-ray player or PS3 purchase, this title can be influential in making that happen.? Source: http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA661...l?desc=topstory <:D />Cannot wait to see this in HD :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted November 7, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 7, 2008 This doesn't surprise me and I think it is going to be amazing on blu-ray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 But, I thought Blu-ray was dead, and this would be digital download only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Why not wait until we have some actual numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted November 7, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted November 7, 2008 Why not wait until we have some actual numbers Now now, where's the fun in that Sethos? :laugh: We all want it to ship more than Iron Man, seeing as it's the better movie ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 No doubt in my mind that this will be one of the best selling movies of all time. I will be picking this on BD on release date for sure :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 this is the medium that i am going to be getting it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scazza Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 This is the only film that I have ever Pre-Ordered, and I pre-ordered the Blu-Ray version. ?15 @ Zavi for the 2 Disc Special Blu Ray Edition is a Bargain imho!! Cannot Wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted November 7, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted November 7, 2008 This is the only film that I have ever Pre-Ordered, and I pre-ordered the Blu-Ray version.?15 @ Zavi for the 2 Disc Special Blu Ray Edition is a Bargain imho!! Cannot Wait! :|| Still that price? Link please:pp edit:> Found it myself - http://www.zavvi.co.uk/batman-The-Dark-Kni...9/q.r10.1/p.jsf Great price, it's only ?1.95 more than the 2 disc DVD se:woot:t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scazza Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 :|Still that price? Link please :p Your In LUCK! Yes It is ?14.95:DD http://www.zavvi.co.uk/The-Dark-Knight-2-D...et/873379/p.jsf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 My birthday is on the 11th if anyone wants to get this for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlty Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 yeah, cannot wait. i pre-ordered it on blu-ray about a month ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 This will make an excellent Christmas gift...for myself :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 dark knight will single handedly carry blu-ray to the top :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted November 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 8, 2008 dark knight will single handedly carry blu-ray to the top :p Yes! It will! of course! you would think its the best film of all time! :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Yes! It will! of course! you would think its the best film of all time! :shifty: Voted #4 all-time by IMDB users http://www.imdb.com/chart/top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted November 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 8, 2008 Voted #4 all-time by IMDB usershttp://www.imdb.com/chart/top It was number 1 for a month or so until the hype went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted November 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 8, 2008 I will get this even if I don't have a BD player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 It was number 1 for a month or so until the hype went down. Then people came to their senses. I actually would agree with the first three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+StevoFC MVC Posted November 8, 2008 MVC Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hmm well I plan on getting it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckWEB Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 And then, people will buy this movie.... in DVD. Why would a single movie sky rocket Blu-Ray? TONS of people loved "Dark Knight" and most of those will buy it in DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted November 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 8, 2008 I will get this even if I don't have a BD player! Me too! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamerhomie Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm going to get it on DVD as I don't have a Blu-Ray player yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 This is the only film that I have ever Pre-Ordered, and I pre-ordered the Blu-Ray version.?15 @ Zavi for the 2 Disc Special Blu Ray Edition is a Bargain imho!! Cannot Wait! ?15 on Play too. http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/5375150...tml?add=5375150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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