Source Code DVD and Blu Ray Out in the UK Tomorrow and Duncan Jones Talks (a bit) About What’s Next

There is a distinct silver lining to the beginning of the new working week. It comes in the shape of Source Code, which will be available in all imaginable formats from Monday morning across the UK. So whether you fancy a DVD, a blu ray, a combo pack, a double play blu ray, and/or a steelbook, tomorrow you can become the happy owner of a film that topped every chart on its release in the US last month.

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Just as it did on its theatrical release, Source Code is receiving more top reviews to mark the occasion. To quote but three…

Mark Kermode:  ’Working from a playfully thoughtful script by Ben Ripley, Jones confirms his status as an adroit storyteller with a flair for succinct visuals and a firm grasp of narrative cohesion.’

The Telegraph: ‘This romantic, touching film about changing life’s pre-written scripts seems feelgood, but, as with Jones’s previous film, Moon, implies a darker vortex of proliferating realities and outcomes.’

Total Film: ’Source Code is lean, keen and, ironically, bears repeated viewing’.

The DVD release also means more press and there is an ENORMOUS article and interview with Duncan Jones in – and I apologise – the Mail this weekend, accompanied by some rather good photos of the man himself.

A particularly good interview this weekend has come from DIY Films and Becky Reed. This includes some hints about Duncan’s next project: ‘I can say that it is a science fiction film, and potentially… I’ll take a break from sci-fi after this film. Moon was done at a tiny budget and we really squeezed everything we could out of it. Source Code was a chance to work on a bigger budget with name actors, but on a project that wasn’t my own. Hopefully, this third film will be the kind of sci-fi I want to make, on a budget where I can afford to do it as I see it in my head. After that, I’ll change genres.’

Intriguingly, Duncan mentions that he and his producer travelled to New Zealand to visit Peter Jackson’s WETA company and saw Andy Serkis complete some of his human motion capture magic for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Another hint, perhaps?

‘I feel I would be privileged to get the chance to work with WETA so hopefully that will happen.’

But while we wait for more news of the coming project, may I suggest that you grab yourself a copy of Source Code this week. It’s also the perfect opportunity to try and spot those Duncan Jones Source Code secrets.

Unkle Rupert is currently on his well-deserved hols and I’m delighted and honoured to once again be holding the fort. I will endeavour to keep the place tidy and leave some milk in the fridge for his return.

Duncan Jones Appeals To Chinese Audience Over Film Piracy

Source Code - ChinaAs we get closer to the release of 源代码 Source Code in China on the 30th August, Duncan Jones has put out an appeal to the audience in China to go see Source Code at the cinema, and not watch pirated versions.

Duncan Jones Letter To Chinese Audience Before Source Code Release 30th Aug 2011This has been translated and posted also at sina.com which we understand is one of the biggest Chinese web sites. Many fans in China have contacted Duncan through Twitter, to ask for the release of Source Code in mainland China, but communications are hampered somewhat by them having to find various ways around controlled access to some online resources, we heard earlier in the week from Jessie about their efforts over there to try and spread the word about MOON in 2009, and now Source Code in 2011.

Proper amazing that we all find a way to speak to each other about shared interests, so quickly, despite language and technical barriers. So for our friends in China, here is (hopefully) the translation of Duncan’s letter above. He did start sending one to every member of the population, bit ended up sticking his mouth together after licking a large amount of envelopes. Hopefully this is the next best thing.

给我的中国朋友们:

我的名字叫邓肯·琼斯,我是一个电影导演,我很幸运。

我说我很幸运,是因为我生活在这样一个与以往不同的时代,人们可以创造艺术,并通过互联网的力量直接传播艺术给他们的观众。

因为互联网,我了解了中国的朋友,虽然我并没有机会去中国。因为互联网,我甚至在中国有了观众,虽然我的电影从未在影院播放过。

我很感激我的观众们,但我也诚挚希望我的中国影迷们,你们有朝一日可以在大银幕上观看我的电影,那才是电影应该呈现给你们的方式。

请不要观看盗版影片,因为那样的话,你永远都不会享受到电影本真的乐趣,也不会给予那些为你热爱的电影努力工作的人任何鼓励和奖赏。

我很高兴的在这里宣布,通过你们的努力,在网络上的宣传,在TWITTER上对我的鼓励,我执导的《源代码》将会在2011年8月30日在中国内地院线发行,非常希望你们可以享受这部电影,也希望有一天,我可以到中国去,为我的第一次中国之行庆祝!

邓肯·琼斯

@ManMadeMoon

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ミッション:8ミニッツ SOURCE CODE Japan 10.28.11

Source Code Japan Mission:8 Opens Friday 28th October 2011ミッション:8ミニッツ Source Code opens in Japan on Friday 28th October 2011, kicking off with a premiere in Tokyo.

Ahead of the October opening, Source Code Director Duncan Jones will be taking a  break from writing his third film, to fly over to Japan for a short promotional trip at the end of this month. Continue reading

源代码 Source Code Finally Released In China 30th August

源代码 Source Code - China 30th August 2011Thanks to twitter friend nightdipper confirming to 源代码 Source Code Director Duncan Jones yesterday, we can now confirm that the long awaited cinema release in mainland China will happen at the end of the month, on the 30th August. For our friends in China, here is a brief synopsis, and the poster to look out for this month… Continue reading

Source Code DVD / Blu-Ray Enters US Charts At Number 1

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Source Code DVD & Blu-Ray has entered the US national home entertainment charts at Number 1! Reported on Hollywood Reporter yesterday:

Summit Entertainment stormed to the top of the national home entertainment charts last week with Source Code, a PG-13-rated action thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal that generated $54.7 million in theaters.

Report supported by Rentrakfor week of July 24th – 30th (Source Code release on the 26th July in the US)

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Some interesting figures also on the uptake of the the Blu-Ray release, no doubt helped somewhat by an exclusive lenticular sleeve release for the Best Buy chain:

Source Code generated 41 percent of its first-week sales from Blu-ray Disc, significantly higher than the latest weekly percentage for Rango (28 percent) or Limitless (33 percent).

Possible we could also see this trend continue for the UK DVD / Blu-Ray release on August 15th as well, with an exclusive steel book case edition Blu-Ray now sold out due to popular demand on pre-order with popular online retailer Play.com.

And don’t forget UK pals, if you can’t wait until August 15th, rental chain Blockbuster have Source Code available to rent NOW! I picked up a copy last Friday, chap in the shop said he loved it, and it has been very popular so far, there were hardly any left on the shelf when I picked it up :)

Thanks to our good friend Larry Richman in the US for the Hollywood Reporter link.

Exclusive Early Source Code Rental With Blockbuster + Competition

Source Code DVD / Blu-Ray Release UK Blockbuster 29th July 2011Source Code is released on DVD & Blu-Ray in the US tomorrow (26th July), while we in the UK have to wait until the 15th of August to pick up a copy. That is unless you are a member of Blockbuster who have the exclusive early home rental of Duncan Jones’ thought provoking, action packed, box office smash starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga & Jeffrey Wright.

You will be able to rent Source Code from Blockbuster from this Friday, 29th July on both DVD & Blu-Ray, and you can also win a copy by entering Blockbuster’s Source Code competition.

And just in case you’re wondering what Source Code is all about, wishing you could watch the first few minutes to get a taste of what the weekends entertainment could be like. Have a look at…the first few minutes :)

DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal SOURCE CODE & MOON Auction

** MASSIVE THANKS TO CHRISTOPHER WILSON FOR HIS WINNING BID :) **

“Over 10 million people are at risk in East Africa due to conflict and some areas being affected by the worst drought in 60 years. The DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal will support the work of our members in affected areas of Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan. Your donations can help provide life saving aid such as food, water, care for malnourished children and medical treatment.”

As many of you will know, there is no official merchandise for Duncan Jones’ 2009 debut feature MOON, and currently, as far as we know, for the 2011 follow up feature SOURCE CODE. Fortunately, through the generosity of Director Duncan Jones, we have some rather fantastic promotional items here in the goody box.
Had initially planned to pop one or two up on here as competition prizes, but after watching the the DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal (despite lack of coverage due to current media relate stories in the UK), thought it might be a good idea to pop together a money can’t buy bundle…except now money can buy these rare promotional only items. So please bid your pants off, 100% of all proceeds for this auction will be sent to DEC to hopefully help save lives in East Africa. So what are you bidding on?
  • A set of 4 MOON cotton patches. Same as you may have seen worn by Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell).
  • A black MOON cotton T-Shirt (L) not ever not even opened, ever!
  • A black cotton SOURCE CODE promotional T-Shirt (L).
  • A mini SOURCE CODE poster (US).
  • A super rare mini print of the bloody amazing Olly Moss SOURCE CODE poster SIGNED by Director Duncan Jones.
  • A black cotton SOURCE CODE promotional baseball cap.
Thanks for reading. Please pass on this link to all you may think would be interested in owning some rare Sc-Fi movie memorabilia, and help those so much less fortunate than ourselves. If you’d like to make a donation separate to the auction, you can do so here.
And finally, it’s tough as always, but please take a moment to watch the BBC DEC Appeal.

Source Code Gets The Dubstep Treatment From Tomi P

The longer films are out in the mainstream, from cinema release through to home release, they eventually slip into the collective unconsciousness of popular culture and take on a life of their own. Through reviews and writings on aspects of plot and theme, they eventually in a way, no longer belong to the film makers completely, but also to the audience that take them to heart. The point at which this transfer occurs is often reflected in an increase in independently produced, creative pieces inspired by the films, either directly, or taking their queue from specific aspects of the films.

We’ve had so many incredible contributions from fans of MOON already, and are now starting to see the same occurring with SOURCE CODE. Starting early with posters, then the amazing Machinima piece from KeulerMedia recently, we now have this rather smart “Dubstep” track and video from Tomi P, Sampling dialogue from the film itself, and editing film footage to produce this video.

With SOURCE CODE available now digitally in the US through video on demand (XBOX, PSN, Netfilx etc) and electronic sale (iTunes, Amazon etc) and on DVD & Blu-Ray in the US & UK shortly after. Hopefully there will be many more fantastic pieces of work created by you lot to come :)

SOURCE CODE Available On VOD In The US 8th July

SOURCE CODE US BOX ART - SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENTIf you’re in the USA this coming weekend, and fancy watching Duncan Jones’ latest film SOURCE CODE, and can’t wait for the July 26th DVD & Blu-Ray release you’re in luck. As Summit Entertainment are releasing the film over two weeks early on VOD (Video On Demand) so you will be able to buy or rent SC from Friday 8th July.

Not being in the US we’re presuming you will just need to check with your local cable or satellite provider, Netflix etc. Have been able to check Amazon.com though and SOURCE CODE is is available to buy for $14.99 or rent for 48 hours for $3.99.

SOURCE CODE is also available NOW on Apple iTunes via this store link. :)

Early digital release is designed to test demand for release prior to disc based format. Full press release from Summit Entertainment with all the details follows…

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SOURCE CODE: Poster by Jason W Stanley

Been a while since we had a new independently produced poster, so great to find this one by Jason W Stanley today whilst mooching through the SOURCE CODE Flickr group.

SOURCE CODE by Jason W Stanley on FlickrJason has also been kind enough to let us know about the idea & inspiration behind his SOURCE CODE poster.

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