HIGH-DEF DISC NEWSReceive High-Def Disc News via RSS

UMV to Bring 'ABBA: The Movie' to Blu-ray

Fri Dec 26, 2008 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Universal Music (all tags)

In a late-breaking announcement, Universal Music has set an early-January Blu-ray release for the pop documentary 'ABBA: The Movie.'

The 1977 big-screen feature, which chronicles the band's frenzied tour of Australia, is likely being rush-released to capitalize on the recent success of 'Mamma Mia!' (which hit Blu-ray earlier this month to strong sales).

Pre-Order 'The Muppets'

Hitting Blu-ray on March 20th!

Only days away, Universal has set a January 6 street date for the Blu-ray. (The company had previously-released the film on standard DVD, as well as an import-only Blu-ray version.)

Extras will mirror the previous DVD and import high-def releases, including the featurette "Looking Back," a pair of interactive "Tour Souvenir Program" and "Memorabilia" galleries, a theatrical trailer and two TV spots.

There are no tech specs yet, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.

You'll find the latest specs for 'ABBA: The Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.

See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
ABBA: The Movie (Blu-ray)
ABBA: The Movie (UK Import) (Blu-ray)
Mamma Mia! The Movie (Blu-ray)


» High-Def Digest home page



Like Us!