Sony Pictures has revealed that sci-fi blockbuster Men in Black will be the first film it releases to the international market with Blu-ray BD-Live functionality.
For those who are completely unaware of what BD-Live is, it enables network functionality and brings extras and games.
In the case of MiB this manifests itself with a BD-Live multi-player Interactive Trivia Game, as well as exclusive downloadable theatrical and home entertainment previews.
They even throw in a FAQ about BD-Live functionality.
Exciting possibilities
"SPHE is delighted to bring BD-Live to International markets for the first time," stated Matt Brown of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
"This follows a successful launch in the US in March and is just the start of the exciting possibilities that will soon be available on high definition Blu-ray Disc."
If you have 2.0 Blu-ray player (if you’ve updated your PS3 then it will do just fine) then you only have to hold on until 16 June for that long-awaited FAQ.
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robertjamespaul
Thursday at 14:36 BST
3. who actually gives a crap? what a film to start with!
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blueg
Wednesday at 16:11 BST
2. I'd see this as useful if it added something to the experience that you wouldn't get with a Blu-Ray - i.e. the same way DVDs added extras like alternate endings and out-takes.
But I agree with James, the interactive features are often gimmicks. I can't think what the studios would need to add in for improved experiences, but they need to think of something.
With convergence becoming important, perhaps the chance to subsidise a game or some future purchase over the web, i.e. to download the movie for use on a PMP?
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james
Wednesday at 14:15 BST
1. I'm all-for all these new features etc. But personally, I don't really care about BD-Live and all that stuff. When I buy a movie, I just want to be able to watch that movie, in good quality, on a big TV.
Most people barely get time to watch the movies they buy more than once - i'd wager that most people don't go near any of the special features on DVDS/BDs.
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