Bonjour! To celebrate the release of MOON on DVD & Blu-Ray in France on Wednesday the 16th June 2010, the lovely people at France Télévisions Distribution have offered one of you lucky people the chance to win a copy on the format of your choice.
Competition:
To win a copy of MOON on DVD or Blu-Ray, please tell me:
Competition entry is limited to those of you living in France
Competition ends Midnight, Tuesday 22nd June 2010
One winner will receive MOON on DVD or Blu-Ray
Enough of me waffling on in English, very rude, so here is what MOON is all about.
Sam Bell vit depuis plus de trois ans dans la station lunaire deSelene, oùil gère l’extraction de l’hélium 3, seule solution àla crise de l’énergie sur Terre. Souffrant en silence de son isolement et de ladistance le séparant de sa femme et de sa fille, il passe son temps àimaginer leurs retrouvailles. Mais quelques semaines avant la fin de son contrat pour l’entreprise Lunar, Sam se met àvoir et àentendre des choses étranges… D’abord convaincu que son isolement y est pour quelque chose, il se retrouve malgrétout àenquêter et découvre que si ses patrons ont prévu de le remplacer, ils n’ont jamais projetéde le ramener. A moins que ce soit la Lune qui ne souhaite pas le voir partir…
Moon collectionne les Prix
Prix du jury et prix de la critiqueau festival du film fantastique de Gérardmer
Hitchcock de bronze(coup de cœur des exploitants) au 20ème Festival du film britannique de Dinard
BAFTA du meilleur premier filmd’un réalisateur (Moon était également nominédans la catégorie meilleur film britannique)
Prixdu meilleur nouveau film anglaisau Festival d’Edimbourg en juin 2009
Présentépour la 1ère fois au Festival du film de Sundanceen 2009
Suppléments DVD et Blu-Ray
Bande-annonce
Making-of (environ 16’)
Version anglaise et française et sous-titres Français
Sophie let us know “Moon arrives in France in DVD and Blu-Ray on June 16th, 2010. Duncan, congratulations for this great film…” and also shared the box art. Merci beaucoup Sophie!
The French title ‘MOON: La Face Cachée‘ Means ‘MOON: The Hidden Face‘
UPDATE 02/06/10 There is now a Facebook Group to follow the French DVD / Blu-Ray Launch
Confirmation from our friend Beto Cataldi that MOON is now available in Brazil under the title ‘Lunar’ available in both DVD and Blu-Ray formats.
Lunar
(Moon) Status – Nas Locadoras Gênero – FICÇÃO Formato: DVD / Blu-Ray Minutagem: 97 minutos Classificação Ind.: 14 anos
Sinopse
SELEÇÃO OFICIAL
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2009
Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell, Frost /Nixon, As Panteras) está perto de completar seu contrato de três anos com a empresa Lunar Industries, que minera a fonte primária de energia da Terra no lado escuro da Lua. A única companhia de Sam é o vigilante computador da base chamado Gerty (dublado por Kevin Spacey o vencedor do Oscar® de Melhor Ator em 1999, em Beleza Americana). Todo esse isolamento está se fazendo sentir na vida de Sam. Sua única conexão com o mundo exterior são mensagens de sua esposa e filhinha enviadas via satélite. Ele anseia pelo momento de voltar para casa, mas um terrível acidente na superfície lunar leva a uma descoberta perturbadora que contribui para seu crescente sentido de paranóia e fragmentação a tamanha distância de casa. LUNAR é um suspense científico inteligente que rivaliza com clássicos do gênero como 2001: Uma Odisseia no Espaço.
Apresentações Especiais
Formato de Tela do Filme: Widescreen Anamórfico
Idiomas do Filme: Português, Inglês, Tailandês (todos 5.1 DD) e Espanhol (2.0 DS)
Legendas do Filme: Português, Inglês, Espanhol, Mandarim e Tailandês
Menus em Português, Inglês, Espanhol, Mandarim e Tailandês
Comentários com o Diretor/Roteirista, com o Produtor, entre outros
“Whistle” um curta metragem de Duncan Jones
O Making of de Lunar
Criando os efeitos visuais
Perguntas e Respostas do Centro de Ciência
Perguntas e Respostas do Cineasta
Seleção de Cenas
Trailers (sem legendas
Click image above for larger version, and >>HERE<< for pic of the back of the DVD release, thanks again Beto!
Duncan Jones’ MOON starring Sam Rockwell, was released on Blu-Ray and DVD in the US & Canada last Tuesday 12th January 2010, and although we have no sales figures yet, from the comments we’ve seen over on Twitter, it seems sales are brisk, and in some cases, it is sold out at branches of major US retailers such as Target and Best Buy. Check out these comments:
Easy day so far. Been trying to buy Moon and Hurt Locker Blu-Ray but it’s sold out. This is bittersweet.
The big Best Buy in NE Phily = Totally sold out of MOON.
Hopefully all those lovely Academy Voters getting out early to see what all the fuss is about. Not too shabby for a little British Indie Sci-Fi film, not too shabby at all. Also nice to see it flying high in the Tower top 100 Blu-Rays
There is an awful lot of MOON love out there, especially from people that did not get a chance to see it’s limited theatrical release.
We have been campaigning long and hard to get the attention we feel is deserved for Sam Rockwell’s performance as Sam Bell in Duncan Jones’ debut feature MOON.
I am well aware of the hard work that went into bringing MOON to the screen by the whole cast, crew and production team at Liberty Films, and am still amazed that they all managed to produce such a stunning movie, with very limited time and budget.
That said, even I was moved by this heartfelt appeal from personality Brick Hardmeat on behalf of the Sam Rockwell Oscar Campaign, I was actually moved (from the sofa, to the kitchen actually, needed some tea, dry throat) and at one point I think my eye leaked, it would be unfair of me to prattle on, so please watch, listen, take notes, and act upon the:
Brick Hardmeat Sam Rockwell Oscar Appeal
This appeal was lovingly created by Chris Trevarthen and features the sad faces of MOON lovers all over the world, who face the thought upon waking every day, that Sam Rockwell may not get a nomination at this years Academy Awards. We get through the pain, one day at a time, please help us, make tomorrow a better day, for MOON lovers everywhere.
Many thanks to you all, for your support, your best wishes, your encouragement, and your car, I just borrowed it while you were sat reading this, will return it later with a full tank of Helium 3.
For those of you who are thinking “Did I leave the gas on when I left home this morning”?, pull yourself together, you should be thinking “Is that MOON DVD & Blu-Ray out to buy in the United States of America-ca-ca yet”? and that I can answer in upper case YES! MOON IS NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY TODAY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-CA-CA, go grab a copy, pop round to your local Academy voter, and watch it together, as there is the slight chance, that they did not receive one themselves.
Academy Awards voting ballots deadline approaches (Jan 23rd), let’s do all we can to get the word out on #SamRockwellOscar, and as Sam would say (if he were me paraphrasing himself) “Just under two weeks to go buddies! Rock ‘n’ Roll, God bless America-ca-ca”
Director Duncan Jones has confirmed that the Best Independent British Film of 2009 MOON will be released on both DVD and Blu-Ray in Australia AND New Zealand on Wednesday 24th February 2010.
Full details of the special features you can expect to see on our earlier post HERE
MOON has so far sold over 60,000 copies on DVD & Blu-Ray in the UK alone! And if you just can’t wait to see why we all think Sam Rockwell deserves at least an Oscar nomination for his role as Sam Bell, you can always order in the UK Blu-Ray which is multi region
A just for the hell of it great recent interview with Director Duncan Jones to promote the UK DVD / Blu-Ray release of MOON.
Duncan covers how he got together with Sam Rockwell, how ambitious MOON was to make, the special effects used. Describes the idea behind the story of moon & details on the look of MOON and creating atmosphere that portrayed a day to day working environment for Sam Bell.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Ryan Boulding (Blu-Ray) & Andrew Kelly (DVD)
Thank you all very much for entering our first little competition
WEHAY!!
The very generous peeps over at Sony Pictures Entertainment have provided two copies of Duncan Jones’ fantabulous, award winning, debut feature ‘MOON‘ starring the incredible, Academy Award worthy, Sam Rockwell, for two lucky ManMadeMovies readers.
As you will know if you follow the site, or from our handy review roundup, this is THE film to see, and will finally be available to love & cherish in your own home (UK) this coming Monday 16th November (HURRAHH!!)
So let’s make it easy for you to get your hands on a copy. We will be giving away one copy on DVD, and one copy on Blu-Ray. Please note, Blu-Ray IS multi regional, DVD is Western Europe Region 2.
Please answer the following question:
Who composed the beautifully, haunting soundtrack to ‘MOON‘?
MOON UK launch confirmed for Monday 16th November 2009 on Blu-Ray & DVD, we couldn’t be any more excited obviously, but before our review of the UK Blu-Ray, to provide a bit of balance and all that, here are a few of the latest reviews to hit the web this week, clicky the banners for the full review:
Sizemore
Moon is better than 2001: A Space Odyssey by a country mile.
HeyUGuys say:
I cannot recommend this Blu-ray enough. Not only do you get to see one of the most arresting films in years, complete with stunning design work and a flawless performance by Sam Rockwell, the extras on the disc make this an essential purchase.
The Geek Files says:
Jones’s film is thoughtful, technically excellent and superbly crafted, rather astonishing for a debut effort and even more astonishing given the limitations of the relatively microscopic budget. Despite this, nothing looks cheap or wobbly; every cent is well spent on screen. It’ll be interesting to see what the filmmaker can do with more cash in the pot. Overall, well worth investigating.
Sound and image are clean and clear with no problems whatsoever, and the menu display and navigation is slick and stylish.
Empire says:
They do make ’em like they used to — a fresh blast of old-school sci-fi, bursting with ideas and a stellar turn from Rockwell.
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
And now we say, go buy MOON on Blu-Ray or DVD UK this coming Monday 16th November and prepare to to witness one of the best male lead performances seen on screen in recent years from Sam Rockwell. So much so we think he deserves at least a nomination in the 2010 Academy Awards.
This was my first Blu-Ray experience, enjoyed the movie that much at the cinema, I shelled out for a Blu-Ray player and what is commonly known as a “Big Telly” ready for release, and the transfer to Blu-Ray does not disappoint, in fact, the viewing experience has been enhanced, which is good as MOON demands repeat viewings to pick up on some of the more subtle touches Director Duncan Jones has woven into his fantastic first feature length movie.
Even after repeat viewings, it is still incredible to realise that the entire budget for MOON was $5 Million, or around £2.75 Million sterling. Every single cent has been sucked dry by a crew intent on making a great movie, the craft and effort is on display at all times from the internal Sarang Moon base sets, to the external lunar landscape model miniatures.
More evidence of the skill that has gone into the making of MOON are in the great extras included on both Blu-Ray & DVD:
Commentary with writer / director Duncan Jones, director of photography Gary Shaw, concept designer Gavin Rothery and production designer Tony Noble.Very funny and easy to detect a great sense of camaraderie amongst the crew as they joke about situations that occured during production.
Commentary with writer / director Duncan Jones and producer Stuart FenegenA more technical overview with great insights into the production of MOON
Whistle – a short film by Duncan JonesGreat short about a future assassin and the effect of his work on those close to him, you can see touches of the same style as MOON and what may become a signature of Jones’ work, the subtle involvement of the Director and crew in the film itself. (see if you can spot VFX wizard Gavin Rothery in both films, and Jones also…)
The Making Of Moon featuretteWhat it says on the tin jobby, a one of the only opportunities on the disc to get a glimpse of the work put in by the amazing Sam Rockwell.
GERTY Table Tennis Easter EggNot gonna ruin it for you ;P
Creating the Visual Effects featurette Very interesting guide through all the methods used to make Sam’s life on Sarang believable.
Science Centre Q&A with Duncan Jones featurette REAL space people at NASA get a special screening of MOON and we get to see the Q&A after, Jones answers questions on the science behind MOON.
Filmmakers Q&A at the Sundance Film Festival featurette Possibly my favourite feature on the disc as we see the premier of MOON at Sundance with Duncan’s intro, and post screening Q&A. He genuinely looks excited and slightly nervous to start with and you watch him grow into the role of feature director as the Q&A progresses. I’m sure he’s done enough now to be an old hand, but wonderful to see the beginning of the career of a Director with such great potential.
Once you have worked your way through the extras, which are the same on either format, you are left with an incredible little British Indie Sci-Fi that pays homage to some of the classics of the past, but points forward to a very promising future for Director Duncan Jones, this is seriously a treat for movie fans whether they love Sci-Fi or Psychological Thrillers alike, or just bloody good film making.
MOON is one of those films where all the ingredients have combined to deliver a thing greater than the sum of it’s parts. Which is something that does not happen too often. For as well as the stunning visuals, incredible performance of Rockwell as Sam Bell, everything is pulled together with the beautiful and haunting soundtrack by Clint Mansell
Check out a few clips below, MOON is available to grace your home from:
UK Monday 16th November 2009
US Tuesday 12th January 2010
‘Moon’ Director Duncan Jones has today received confirmation from Sony that ‘Moon’ Blu-Ray will be Multi Region encoded, and passed on the good news via his Twitter >>account<<:
Excellent news… Got Sony UK confirmation today that Blu-ray out on NOV 16th is playable on regions A, B & C! That means it works in US!
So get your pre-order boots on UK & Rest of The World, ‘Moon’ Blu-Ray is coming at you November 16th 2009 available from all good retailers that will ship to you from UK ( that includes Amazon I do believe >> HERE << )
