Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have announced the UK DVD and Blu-ray Disc release of Moon on 16th November 2009. In this sci-fi thriller starring Sam Rockwell an astronaut stationed on the dark side of the moon comes face-to-face with his destiny.
DVD
* 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
* English DD5.1
* English and Hindi subtitles
* Commentary with Writer/Director Duncan Jones, Director of Photography Gary Shaw, Concept Designer Gavin Rothery and Production Designer Tony Noble
* Commentary with Writer/Director Duncan Jones and Producer Stuart Fenegen
* “Whistle” a Short Film by Duncan Jones
* The Making of Moon
* Creating the Visual Effects
* Science Center Q&A with Director Duncan Jones
* Filmmaker’s Q&A at the Sundance Film Festival
Blu-ray Disc
* 1080P 2.40:1 Widescreen
* English, Italian and Spanish 5.1
* English, Hindi, Italian and Spanish subtitles
* BD Exclusive: Concept Art Library
* BD Exclusive: How Did They Do That: Cloning Sam
* Commentary with Writer/Director Duncan Jones, Director of Photography Gary Shaw, Concept Designer Gavin Rothery and Production Designer Tony Noble
* Commentary with Writer/Director Duncan Jones and Producer Stuart Fenegen
* “Whistle” a Short Film by Duncan Jones
* The Making of Moon
* Creating the Visual Effects
* Science Center Q&A with Director Duncan Jones
* Filmmaker’s Q&A at the Sundance Film Festival
Blu-Ray for me I think (have just grabbed a PS3 just for this release) Pre-orders are being taken now on various online retailers, Play & Amazon for example:
Although these are details for the UK issue, it is anticipated US release will feature same extras.
UPDATE: 12 Oct 2009 - US Release date has been confirmed as January 12th 2010, so if you have multi region players….you know what to do
UPDATE: 22 Oct 2009 – Amazon are now confirming 29th December 2009 for US release of Blu-Ray / DVD
UPDATE: 08 Nov 2009 – Amazon no longer taking pre-orders or displaying box art work. US Blu-Ray / DVD release now TBC, looking likely to have reverted to the original Jan 12th 2010 date.
UPDATE: 9th Nov 2009: Sony have confirmed US release date for MOON Blu-Ray / DVD Jan 12th 2010.
Yes! There is enough Moon for everyone New international release dates:
Russia: Starting in Moscow Sept 17th 2009
Korea: November 5th (Premier Oct 20th) 2009
New Zealand: September 17th 2009
Australia: October 8th 2009
Spain: Oct 9th 2009
Holland: 15th October 09
Greece: 22nd October 09
South Africa: 23rd October 09
Belgium: 11th November 09
Portugal: 12th November 09
Italy: 4th December 09
Duncan Jones’ debut feature ‘Moon‘ has been nominated in 4 categories in this years Spike Scream Awards.
Celebrating all that’s great in Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comics & Horror, the Scream Awards covers a total of 32 fan approved categories.
‘Moon’ has been nominated in the following, and we’d really appreciate you heading over and helping to boost the chances of a great British movie at this years awards.
Amazing performance from Sam Rockwell as Sam Bell coming towards the end of a three year shift on the Moon mining helium 3 for Earth based energy company Lunar Industries.
Cut off from Earth due to comms problems, Sam’s final days take a dramatic turn when he makes a discovery that will change his perceptions of reality forever.
Assured direction for a first feature for Duncan Jones, (who also wrote the original story) incredible production design considering the teeny $5 million budget. Moon’s interiors were shot at Shepperton on the same sound stage as ‘Alien’ and indeed harks back to a time when Sci-Fi had a brain.
There are plenty of references to the classics of the genre for the audience to spot, indeed Jones has mentioned in many interviews that ‘Moon’ came about off the back of conversations with Sam Rockwell where they discussed their fave Sci-fi classics (Silent Running, 2001, Outlands, Bladerunner..)
As if this wasn’t good enough, you will also get treated to a stunning soundtrack from Clint Mansell who’s previous credits include ‘Requiem for a Dream’ and ‘The Fountain’ AND a great voice performance from Kevin Spacey as Sam’s lunar companion GERTY.
To tell you more if the plot would spoil it. But this is one that demands a second viewing. And, if Sci-Fi ain’t your bag. Have no fear. This is also a treat for fans of psychological thrillers, and those that love to see a great actor at the top of his game.
Go see ‘Moon’, enjoy it, spread the word, go again and take a friend, they’ll love you for it. In a summer stuffed full of mega bucks CGI fests, it’s great to get more bang for yer buck when leaving the local cinema with plenty to talk about, and plenty to think about also.
Moon opens UK 17th June.
Check Duncan Jones’ blog for up to date release schedule on:
New international release dates:
