Trainspotting & Shallow Grave announced - June 1st 2009 - Blu-ray Forum

md99 · 05-10-2009, 11:35 AM

4 DVD have announced the UK DVD and Blu-ray Disc release of Trainspotting and Shallow Grave Special Editions on 1st June 2009.

Trainspotting boasts a new specially commissioned 40 minute feature with director Danny Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, screen writer John Hodge and stars Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Kelly Macdonald. Shallow Grave features an exclusive new commentary from director Danny Boyle and the never-before-seen documentary ‘Digging Your Own Grave’ shot during the making of the film in 1995.

Priced at £21.99 RRP each on Blu-ray Disc, extras are outlined below…

Trainspotting

A brand new, specially filmed 40 min feature ‘Memories of Trainspotting’ with Danny Boyle, Andrew Macdonald, John Hodge, Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Kelly Macdonald and Robert Carlyle.

* Deleted scenes with commentary
* The Look of the Film – Then and Now
* The Sound of the Film – Then and Now
* The Beginning
* Archive Interview with Irvine Welsh
* Behind The Needle
* Danny Boyle on Trainspotting
* Ewan McGregor on Trainspotting
* Cannes Snapshot
* Cannes Vox Pops
* Trailers
* Gallery
* Feature commentary

Shallow Grave

On both the Blu-Ray and DVD releases there is a fly-on-the-wall documentary ‘Digging Your Own Grave’, directed by Kevin Macdonald; it follows brother Andrew Macdonald's production of his debut feature film including comments from cast, crew and extras with emphasis on the main protagonists, and there is a commentary by director Danny Boyle.

quirkmanly · 05-10-2009, 11:59 AM

Two excellent releases.

I'm not too familiar with 4 DVD, what other releases are they responsible for?

GGX · 05-10-2009, 04:13 PM

What are the chances of these being region free?

lgans316 · 05-10-2009, 04:46 PM

Could be Region Free but the extras might be in PAL.

richieb1971 · 05-11-2009, 12:44 AM

I pre-ordered these two with amazon's buy both savings, can't wait.

*TIMMIE* · 05-12-2009, 06:25 AM

What audiocodec does this distributor mainly use?

pro-bassoonist · 05-12-2009, 08:02 AM

Hello,

Previously, Studio Four were HDDVD-exclusive. They are just now coming on board. Of course, we will cover their output.

Pro-B

Grubert · 05-12-2009, 08:15 AM

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2672

garlad · 05-12-2009, 09:14 AM

Cant wait, a def buy for me (Trainspotting that is). Not familiar with Shallow Grave.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 05-12-2009, 12:43 PM

I hope Trainspotting is a vast improvement on the poor DVD transfer we got.

ulri4651 · 05-22-2009, 04:02 AM

Any word yet whether these will be region free? Please please please say YES!

ulri4651 · 05-22-2009, 09:26 PM

really? nobody knows anything about the region coding for these titles yet?

pro-bassoonist · 05-23-2009, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulri4651

really? nobody knows anything about the region coding for these titles yet?

Actually, I am working on both. And the preliminary info is that they will be Region-B "locked". However, since these are the first Blu-ray titles from Studio 4 (formerly HDDVD exclusive), I decided not to post here as I am unsure if this is a generic press statement or a finalized one.

In any event, as I have mentioned earlier, the site will cover Studio 4's output, thus you will know for sure whether or not their discs are Region-Free.

I hope this helps

Pro-B

ulri4651 · 05-23-2009, 09:28 PM

well thats it, if they are region locked to "B" I am going to have break down and get a region free player. No more excuses for me!

GenPion · 05-27-2009, 07:47 AM

These sure as hell better not be region locked. These are two of my favorite films and Shallow Grave is out of print on DVD in the US.

freddiecarr · 05-30-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulri4651

Any word yet whether these will be region free? Please please please say YES!

bad news I'm afraid, trainspotting is region B locked.

Alex DeLarge · 05-30-2009, 10:52 PM

I wonder how TRAINSPOTTING will compare in image/sound quality to the Japanese import. I've read some negative reviews of the import but it looks pretty darn good on my big screen! Not perfect, I see some minor artifacts but it's superior to any 8 gig version ever released. If this edition is better than it's worth the double-dip...and I've never seen SHALLOW GRAVE so looks like a blind-buy for me anyway

lgans316 · 05-31-2009, 10:33 PM

Review of the UK release. http://www.avforums.com/movies/Train...-May-2009.html

No lossless audio.

GenPion · 06-01-2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgans316

Review of the UK release. http://www.avforums.com/movies/Train...-May-2009.html

No lossless audio.

And it's not region free either, huh? I guess I'll just have to wait for the inevitable U.S. release.

AnimeOnBlu · 06-02-2009, 03:37 AM

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/shallow-grave.html
Review for Shallow Grave. Says it has PCM 2.0 soundtrack. No mention of the region code or the codec used but I assume it is the same as Trainspotting (AVC and Region Locked).

05-10-2009, 11:35 AM	#1
md99 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Oirland Home Theater Gallery:167 Blu-ray collection:406	Trainspotting & Shallow Grave announced - June 1st 2009 4 DVD have announced the UK DVD and Blu-ray Disc release of Trainspotting and Shallow Grave Special Editions on 1st June 2009. Trainspotting boasts a new specially commissioned 40 minute feature with director Danny Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, screen writer John Hodge and stars Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Kelly Macdonald. Shallow Grave features an exclusive new commentary from director Danny Boyle and the never-before-seen documentary ‘Digging Your Own Grave’ shot during the making of the film in 1995. Priced at £21.99 RRP each on Blu-ray Disc, extras are outlined below… Trainspotting A brand new, specially filmed 40 min feature ‘Memories of Trainspotting’ with Danny Boyle, Andrew Macdonald, John Hodge, Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Kelly Macdonald and Robert Carlyle. * Deleted scenes with commentary * The Look of the Film – Then and Now * The Sound of the Film – Then and Now * The Beginning * Archive Interview with Irvine Welsh * Behind The Needle * Danny Boyle on Trainspotting * Ewan McGregor on Trainspotting * Cannes Snapshot * Cannes Vox Pops * Trailers * Gallery * Feature commentary Shallow Grave On both the Blu-Ray and DVD releases there is a fly-on-the-wall documentary ‘Digging Your Own Grave’, directed by Kevin Macdonald; it follows brother Andrew Macdonald's production of his debut feature film including comments from cast, crew and extras with emphasis on the main protagonists, and there is a commentary by director Danny Boyle. Last edited by Grubert; 05-12-2009 at 08:18 AM.

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05-10-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:78	Two excellent releases. I'm not too familiar with 4 DVD, what other releases are they responsible for?

05-10-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	What are the chances of these being region free?

05-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Could be Region Free but the extras might be in PAL.

05-11-2009, 12:44 AM	#5
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I pre-ordered these two with amazon's buy both savings, can't wait.

05-12-2009, 06:25 AM	#6
TIMMIE Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:187 Trading Score:7	What audiocodec does this distributor mainly use?

05-12-2009, 08:02 AM	#7
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Hello, Previously, Studio Four were HDDVD-exclusive. They are just now coming on board. Of course, we will cover their output. Pro-B

05-12-2009, 08:15 AM	#8
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2672

05-12-2009, 09:14 AM	#9
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Cant wait, a def buy for me (Trainspotting that is). Not familiar with Shallow Grave.

05-12-2009, 12:43 PM	#10
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	I hope Trainspotting is a vast improvement on the poor DVD transfer we got.

05-22-2009, 04:02 AM	#11
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	Any word yet whether these will be region free? Please please please say YES!

05-22-2009, 09:26 PM	#12
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	really? nobody knows anything about the region coding for these titles yet?

05-23-2009, 09:28 PM	#14
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	well thats it, if they are region locked to "B" I am going to have break down and get a region free player. No more excuses for me!

05-27-2009, 07:47 AM	#15
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6998 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	These sure as hell better not be region locked. These are two of my favorite films and Shallow Grave is out of print on DVD in the US.

05-30-2009, 10:52 PM	#17
Alex DeLarge Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Central, PA 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:3152 DVD collection:638	I wonder how TRAINSPOTTING will compare in image/sound quality to the Japanese import. I've read some negative reviews of the import but it looks pretty darn good on my big screen! Not perfect, I see some minor artifacts but it's superior to any 8 gig version ever released. If this edition is better than it's worth the double-dip...and I've never seen SHALLOW GRAVE so looks like a blind-buy for me anyway

05-31-2009, 10:33 PM	#18
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Review of the UK release. http://www.avforums.com/movies/Train...-May-2009.html No lossless audio.

06-02-2009, 03:37 AM	#20
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/shallow-grave.html Review for Shallow Grave. Says it has PCM 2.0 soundtrack. No mention of the region code or the codec used but I assume it is the same as Trainspotting (AVC and Region Locked).

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