{"id":67481,"date":"2015-01-13T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-01-13T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.highdefdigest.com\/blog\/?p=67481"},"modified":"2015-01-21T07:41:05","modified_gmt":"2015-01-21T15:41:05","slug":"steelbook-bluray-imitation-game-into-the-woods-get-on-up-dracula-untold-paddington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highdefdigest.com\/blog\/steelbook-bluray-imitation-game-into-the-woods-get-on-up-dracula-untold-paddington\/","title":{"rendered":"SteelBook Alert: The Sincerest Form of Flattery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although a fair number of big blockbuster movies have received SteelBook Blu-ray editions as retailer exclusives in the United States recently, the UK remains a haven for collectors. Here’s a look at some upcoming titles that will get the metal case treatment in that country.
\n<\/p>\n

‘The Imitation Game’<\/h2>\n

Available at: Zavvi<\/a>
\nRelease date: June 30, 2015
\nPrice: \u00a319.99
\nRegion Code: Region B<\/p>\n

Because this awards hopeful starring Benedict Cumberbatch had a budget less than $100 million and a plot that doesn’t involve giant robots or kung-fu mutants, it seems unlikely that Best Buy or Target would carry a SteelBook version of it. The British disc has pretty nice artwork. Unfortunately, as a Studio Canal release, it’s almost certainly going to be locked to Region B.<\/p>\n

\"Imitation<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Imitation<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Into the Woods’<\/h2>\n

Available at: Zavvi<\/a>
\nRelease date: May 18, 2015
\nPrice: \u00a323.99
\nRegion Code: Unconfirmed. Listed as Region B.<\/p>\n

As noted in the image, the case art for the Disney fairy tale musical hasn’t necessarily been finalized yet. If this winds up being the design, it’s rather simplistic and boring.<\/p>\n

\"Into<\/a><\/p>\n

Update: Zavvi has released new artwork that looks a little better.<\/p>\n

\"Into<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Paddington’<\/h2>\n

Available at: Zavvi<\/a>
\nRelease date: March 23, 2015
\nPrice: \u00a320.99
\nRegion Code: Region B<\/p>\n

I can’t say that I have even the slightest bit of interest in ever seeing the movie, but this Blu-ray case design is thoroughly charming and adorable. <\/p>\n

\"Paddington<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Paddington<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Paddington<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Get On Up’<\/h2>\n

Available at: Amazon UK<\/a> or Zavvi<\/a>
\nRelease date: March 30, 2015
\nPrice: \u00a316.00
\nRegion Code: Unconfirmed. Listed as Region B.<\/p>\n

The case for this James Brown bio-pic looks fine, but by far the best part is that the Blu-ray itself looks like a vinyl LP.<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Dracula Untold’<\/h2>\n

Available at: Zavvi<\/a>
\nRelease date: February 9, 2015
\nPrice: \u00a321.99
\nRegion Code: Unconfirmed. Listed as Region B.<\/p>\n

The first movie in Universal’s misguided attempt to reboot all of its classic monsters as a group of misunderstood antiheroes in a shared cinematic universe bombed pretty badly in North America. It did a little better overseas and may wind up turning a profit, but still doesn’t bode too well for the studio’s grand enterprise. If you happen to be a fan of the movie, the SteelBook looks decent, if unexciting.<\/p>\n

\"Dracula<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dracula<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dracula<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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