Author Topic: Across the Universe (February 05, 2008) (Read 3896 times)

boredfilmmaker · « **on:** Nov 27, 2007 at 07:21 PM »

full specs from DVDActive:

Sony has announced Across the Universe which stars Evan Rachel Wood, Dana Fuchs, Jim Sturgess, and Joe Anderson. This Julie Taymor directed musical will be available to own from the 5th February, and will retail at $27.95. The film itself will be presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include a commentary with Director Julie Taymor & Music Producer/Composer Elliot Goldenthal, eight extended musical performances, a deleted scene (“And I Love Her” – with Dana Fuchs and Martin Luther McCoy), five featurettes (“Creating the Universe”, “Stars of Tomorrow”, “All About the Music”, “FX on the Universe”, and “Moving Across the Universe”), and a photo gallery.

info on the featurettes:

“Creating the Universe” – cast and crew discuss the making of the film
“Stars of Tomorrow” – an inside look at the cast of rising stars
“All About the Music” – an inside look at the film’s unforgettable music
“FX on the Universe” – exploring the film’s visual effects with VFX supervisor Kyle Cooper
“Moving Across the Universe” – a featurette on the choreography including an interview with choreographer Daniel Ezralow

press release here..

chinoh151 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 27, 2007 at 08:20 PM »

Finally some news! I've been waiting for this since the end of 2006! YAY!

Thanks for the heads up dude!

boredfilmmaker · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 27, 2007 at 10:04 PM »

updated first post with full specs..

techdude · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 27, 2007 at 10:30 PM »

Maybe the second disc will be the CD. Too early to tell... Matagal-tagal pa iyan...

boredfilmmaker · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 11, 2007 at 11:49 AM »

Pre-order link at Amazon:

Across the Universe (Two-Disc Special Edition)

artwork:

chinoh151 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2007 at 05:27 PM »

^ I don't like the artwork too much. $:-\$

THANKS FOR POSTING THOUGH!

staind01 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 29, 2008 at 09:15 AM »

love this musical! very touching and engaging. a good glimpse of the 60s (wasn't born yet then).

added bonus is T.V. Carpio, a Chinese-Filipina, who played Prudence.

because of this movie, i now love The Beatles!

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 29, 2008 at 06:27 PM »

I got my copy last week. I think I finally have time to watch it tonight.

chinoh151 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 29, 2008 at 07:11 PM »

Great. I can't wait to recieve my copy from Sir Emil.

Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 30, 2008 at 01:13 PM »

Is the movie any good? There seems to be generally negative reviews about it. I'm a fan of the Beatles and I'd like to get this. My concern is whether or not they arranged the songs properly.

chinoh151 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 30, 2008 at 06:15 PM »

I own the two disc soundtrack. THE SONGS ARE AMAZING and I"M A HUGE BEATLES FAN. I liked what they've done.

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 30, 2008 at 06:40 PM »

heard a few of the songs from the preview off the spidey 3 dvd and i have to agree, ang galing nga. is the soundtrack available locally na?

jas · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 30, 2008 at 07:17 PM »

Quote from: d45nu65+3R on Jan 30, 2008 at 06:40 PM

is the soundtrack available locally na?

Yes, saw it at Music One.

chinoh151 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 30, 2008 at 08:08 PM »

Yeah but I'd recomend the 2 disc version, all the songs (except two) unlike the one availble here in the Philippines which is only half the songs. If I'm not mistaken, its not available here right? Anways, if ever you should order the 2disc, its really worth it. Highly recomended.

jas · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 31, 2008 at 10:22 AM »

Quote from: crazyguyallert on Jan 30, 2008 at 08:08 PM

Yeah but I'd recomend the 2 disc version, all the songs (except two) unlike the one availble here in the Philippines which is only half the songs. If I'm not mistaken, its not available here right?

I think you're right. Only saw the 1-disc OST at Music One Quezon Ave. Don't know if the 2-disc was also released locally.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 03, 2008 at 04:26 PM »

Quote from: Dan on Jan 30, 2008 at 01:13 PM

Is the movie any good? There seems to be generally negative reviews about it. I'm a fan of the Beatles and I'd like to get this. My concern is whether or not they arranged the songs properly.

The story is extremely predictable, and the movie drags a bit towards the end, but the vocal talents of the cast and the imaginative directing/cinematography/visual effects more than make up for it, IMHO.

chinoh151 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 03, 2008 at 04:42 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Feb 03, 2008 at 04:26 PM

The story is extremely predictable, and the movie drags a bit towards the end, but the vocal talents of the cast and the imaginative directing/cinematography/visual effects more than make up for it, IMHO.

How was the special features?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 03, 2008 at 07:03 PM »

Quote from: crazyguyallert on Feb 03, 2008 at 04:42 PM

How was the special features?

I liked the extended versions of some songs. Didn't watch the documentaries yet - some day when time's less tight.

Dan · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 04, 2008 at 01:53 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Feb 03, 2008 at 04:26 PM

The story is extremely predictable, and the movie drags a bit towards the end, but the vocal talents of the cast and the imaginative directing/cinematography/visual effects more than make up for it, IMHO.

Thanks. I guess I'll just move this to the bottom of the list, then

chinoh151 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 04, 2008 at 07:30 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Feb 03, 2008 at 07:03 PM

I liked the extended versions of some songs. Didn't watch the documentaries yet - some day when time's less tight.

COOLNESS. Thanks a lot.

boredfilmmaker · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 06, 2008 at 10:00 AM »

here's the DVDTalk review, for those interested..

rafgar · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 14, 2008 at 06:05 PM »

Trivia: T.V. Carpio, who plays Prudence in the movie, is a Filipino-American. Her mother is Teresa Carpio, a well-known Filipino actress/singer in Hongkong.

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 15, 2008 at 10:57 AM »

didnt she have albums released under emi in the late 70s? i recall her doing a seals & crofts cover. sya ba yun or am i confusing her with another filipina singer?

allanmandy · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 15, 2008 at 12:34 PM »

Got the local DVD from the Greenhills sale. Can't wait to watch it again!