Universal officially Blu on July 22

  • Posted April 17th, 2008 at 14:49 EDT by
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A lot of you have been wondering when Universal Studios was finally going to start releasing their titles in the Blu-ray disc format, well that question has been answered.  Starting on July 22, Universal will start to release quite a few of their catalog titles, as well as prepare for the release of their five big movies set for box offices this summer.

These include: The Incredible Hulk, Wanted, Momma Mia, Hellboy II, and the new Mummy movie featuring Brendan Fraser and Jet Li.  For those of you curious as to what will be hitting shelves on July 22, you can expect the Mummy Trilogy (which includes the Scorpion King). 

In total, Universal plans to ship well over 40 titles before the end of 2008.  This will definitely help the high-definition crowd expand their collections with an even greater selection of titles.  With Universal being the main supporter of the HD DVD franchise, it's good to finally know the next generation of movie watching is officially kicking off at 100%

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  1. zakruz | zakruz

    • 2:59pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 1

    :)

  2. Emo-Mercenary | Clarky-132

    • 3:05pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 2

    Wahhy.. I thought we were done with Blu Ray news

  3. blacksharinganx

    • 3:05pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 3

    oh yeah #1

  4. ThAGRiZZ45 | ThAGRiZZ45

    • 3:09pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 4

    HD-DVD Never had a chance. haha =)

  5. ludacriss

    • 3:15pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 5

    YES!!! I want Scarface movie on Blu-Ray from universal. It's my favourite movie.

  6. Gero | Gregero

    • 3:15pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 6

    So this means Jurassic Park on Blu Ray!!!

  7. Thorzilla | Thorzilla

    • 3:20pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 7

    Finally Universal gives in to the blu side!

  8. DeadOnArrival06 | DeadOnArrival06

    • 3:24pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 8

    Great news. I just packed away my old HD-DVD's and my HD-DVD add on today in the "junk" closet. Universal was the only reason I got the damn thing, Hopefully now we get to see Heroes on Blu-Ray! Thank you for finally joining the Blu camp, Universal.

  9. kidkotic2001 | hotshot2001

    • 3:35pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 9

    Good job now we get jp

  10. terminator12259 | tacitassassin25

    • 3:57pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 10

    heck yes transformers on bluray

  11. leifileifisson

    • 4:02pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 11

    bluray is the best

  12. xBSGeorge | xBSGeorge

    • 4:14pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 12

    It looks like July 22nd will be the offical starting date for my blu-ray collection.  I think I have 5 now, but there are so many movies in the Universal tent that I want for next gen viewing.  Its going to be a great summer!

  13. mister_meeh

    • 4:14pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 13

    transformers alll the way

  14. tanner1 | OB1K

    • 4:16pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 14

    They wouldnt bet on the winning horse but now theres only 1 horse in the race

  15. HazdoTT | Tazmyster

    • 4:17pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 15

    SCARFACE FINALLY!!!!! but wat about paramount??? aren't they the producers of the Godfather trilogy?

  16. taurus82 | taurus82

    • 4:25pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 16

    Back to the Future Trilogy, The Bourne Trilogy, E.T., Gladiator, The Ninth Gate, Shawn of the Dead on Blu-Ray? Hurrah!! What about TV series'?

  17. naruto007

    • 4:38pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 17

    @ revil2

    they wont since MS believes Digital Downloads are the future

  18. Muzikguy | Muzikguy

    • 4:40pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 18

    watch them sell more bluray titles of those than they did in HD DVD in no time. It's about time. I'm sure they won't be disappointed.

  19. DarkJ3JB | DarkJ3JB

    • 4:49pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 19

    YAY!

     

    PSN: DarkJ3JB

  20. Stickemup

    • 5:02pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 20

    I have a feeling HD-DVD is gonna make a huge comeback in 09.

  21. vonzar

    • 5:13pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 21

    I can't wait for the bourne trilogy or transformers.  I have been waiting for both of those for a long time.  King Kong would also be great, but I am still waiting anxiously for new line to announce the lord of the rings trilogy.

  22. taurus82 | taurus82

    • 5:14pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 22

    @Stickemup, Zavvi (the one near me at least) doesn't sell HD-DVD no more, so I highly doubt it!! Is anime out on Blu-Ray yet?

  23. Staude | Staude

    • 5:14pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 23

    Epic win. Transformers !

  24. psn_frov | frov

    • 6:06pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 24

    I was wondering when they would start anyway now I can watch The Mummy trilogy again

  25. Pesico | Pesico

    • 6:07pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 25

    This is great. Hope they will release all seasons of Las Vegas on Bluray.

  26. Dorian_D | Dorian_D

    • 6:41pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 26

    This is awesome. I hope they bring The Bourne series out. Awesome movies!

  27. gingo | gingo

    • 6:54pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 27

    psn id: gingo.... glad to finally see blu ray taking control of high definition movies lol

  28. IONIXX | IONIXX

    • 8:07pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 28

    lol it wasant impossible, it was inevitable :)

  29. jaynet333

    • 9:42pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 29

    I'm looking forward to Land Of The Dead, and He77boy II which of course has to be released in theaters first.  BTW - Transformers is a cool movie, but is Paramount not Universal.

  30. AclayPS3

    • 9:56pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 30

    Well, it's about time Universal has gone Blu-Ray because they've wasted enough time and money already.

    I hope that they re-release some of the previous HD-DVD movies like King Kong and Transformers on Blu-Ray. I already have the standard DVD copy of Transformers, but I would love a Blu-Ray copy.

  31. Xdeth | Xdeth

    • 10:05pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 31

    I really could care less about any of these movies. Now when Paramount starts talking Transformers on blu-ray, then I will get excited.

  32. bracomadar | bracomadar

    • 10:25pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 32

    Jurassic Park Trillogy FTW! :)

  33. killzone-stealth | killzone-stealth

    • 10:53pm BST - April 17th, 2008
    • 33

    wooooooooooo nice Universal welcome to the blue side wooooooooooo HD-DVD doesnt have a chance at all I bought the HD-DVD so that i could save it for the future hahahah so noone will have one ill be happy with it anyways.

  34. Stickemup

    • 12:47am BST - April 18th, 2008
    • 34

    @taurus82 - Was joking :)

  35. InfernoReaper | GrimDarkling

    • 1:26am BST - April 18th, 2008
    • 35

    Am I the only one who hadn't heard about the new Mummy movie?  As soon as I get my Sharp 37" 1080p TV, I'll start my Blu-ray collection.  Eh, maybe I'll wait for another Blu-ray sale from Amazon.

  36. Dreadnought1275 | Dreadnought1275

    • 3:16am BST - April 18th, 2008
    • 36

    Transformers is Paramount, innit? Not universal, therefore until Paramount sign over no transformers on blu-ray

  37. frank_magnet | Frank_Magnt

    • 4:23am BST - April 18th, 2008
    • 37

    Not sure what took them so long! What choice did they have after the HD-DVD meltdown?

  38. jicaley | UKMF-Jay

    • 5:22am BST - April 18th, 2008
    • 38

    I REEEEEAAAALLLY want Transformers. Come on Paramount!

  39. richkaos | richkaos

    • 6:58am BST - April 18th, 2008
    • 39

    Anyone seen the HD-DVD drive for the 360 in argos, its now only £34.99, how funny, and im sooo glad i stuck it out and waited for the Blu.

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