Topic: Babel (Feb. 20, 2007)

[jas]

from DVD Times:

Babel (R1) in February

Paramount Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Babel for 20th February 2007 priced at $29.99 SRP.. Shot in three continents and four languages Babel traverses both the deeply personal and the explosively political. Acclaimed director Alejandro González Iñárritu (21 Grams, Amores Perros) explores with shattering realism the nature of the barriers that seem to separate humankind. In doing so, he evokes the ancient concept of Babel and questions its modern day implications: the mistaken identities, misunderstandings and missed chances for communication that, though often unseen, drive our contemporary lives. Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael García Bernal, Kôji Yakusho, Adriana Barraza and Rinko Kikuchi lead an international ensemble of actors and non-professional actors from Morocco, Tijuana and Tokyo.

A barebones release, the film is presented in Anamorphic Widescreen with English (DD5.1 & DD2.0 Surround) and French (DD5.1 Surround) audio options and English and Spanish subtitle options.

[jas]

would really like to get this title, but hesistant to do so if it is really barebones. 

[RadicalDude]

likewise here.

[boredfilmmaker]

from IGN.com:

Babel 2-Disc SE Due
Brad Pitt's dramatic turn caught on two-discs in February.
by David McCutcheon

January 17, 2007 - On February 20, 2007, Paramount Home Entertainment will release Babel (2-Disc Special Edition) on DVD. The flick depicts four individuals, in four different countries, affected by the actions of one couple. It will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $37.99 and will feature tons of bonus materials and extra features like...

    * The Making of Babel: West
    * The Making of Babel: East
    * The Making of Babel: Far East
    * Theatrical Trailer

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/756/756015p1.html

[RNIverson]

pardon my ignorance, but what is Due?

[boredfilmmaker]

pardon my ignorance, but what is Due?

I believe it means due to be released.. Babel 2-Disc SE due to be released..

[RNIverson]

thanks bro. i thought it was something like deluxe u... edition 

[RadicalDude]

2-Discs? That means I have to re-consider my option of not buying one. 

[allanmandy]

$37.99 is pretty expensive for a 2-disc edition of a non-blockbuster movie.   

[RadicalDude]

It's indeed expensive, but I believe it's the retail price. So once it'll be offered by Amazon, then it should be lower.

[1ringwd4s]

Well, good thing they wont make us wait for the 2 disc SE.

[geckoph]

Courtesy of DavisDVD...

You knew it was coming. Paramount Home Entertainment has announced "Babel: Collector's Edition" for release on September 25th. The Academy Award-nominated film, featuring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, arrives in a new two-disc set that promises loads of special features, none of which have been announced yet. Stay tuned for more.

[ThePatriot]

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