Deadlands 2: Trapped (limited HD DVD release) now available to pre-order!

[Gunyaga]

Give 'em a call at the number provided

[The Limey]

Just curious if anyone got a confirmation e-mail for the order?

I was curious about that because I bought mine as a guest. However, I have subsequently joined the Anthem Site as a member and still no mention of my order on my account.
I did, however, receive an email confirming my membership. This email had a reply option for any questions etc so I asked about my earlier order. Shortly afterwards, I received a response from Alexrandra Tabares the Production Co-ordinator at Anthem, confirming my previous order and its number etc.

[Gunyaga]

So when is this set to be released anyhow?

[The Limey]

Let me check into it and see what is going on...

I think it may be a coding error.

EDIT UPDATE: Problem fixed... It was coding Error. All shipping is $5.95. If there is an issue you can call Anthem directly using the number below. They apologized for the issue.

818-597-2346 x114

Gary,

Does this figure include international shipping too?
At the moment my shipping fee is $15....

[Gunyaga]

Give them a call-shipping should be $5.95 flat

[The Limey]

Give them a call-shipping should be $5.95 flat

I'll send 'em an email....
Just picked up that amendment from Gary which says that international shipping is $9.95.

[DjfunkmasterG]

So when is this set to be released anyhow?

October 27th 2009

Here is the official press release which I never got to send out... Because they didn't alert me the link went active last night.

SUBJECT: ZOMBIE FILM to resurrect HD DVD FORMAT


WETNWILDRADIO FILMS and ANTHEM PICTURES are proud to announce that the independent zombie horror film, DEADLANDS 2: TRAPPED, will be making its way to HD DVD.

This LIMITED COLLECTORS EDITION HD DVD will be made available in the HD DVD format in a very limited quantity on the films home video release date, October 27th 2009.

When asked why, in regards to releasing the film in this defunct format, Deadlands 2 writer/director Gary Ugarek, an avid HD DVD collector, had this to say.

“Over the last 18 months, since HD DVD’s demise, I and a small group of HD DVD enthusiasts have scoured every part of the planet trying to obtain the left over releases of HD DVD material. We were early adopters of the format and still feel to this day the format shouldn’t have been left to die off. So I set out to do some research and realized the following:

During HD DVD’s release over 1,000,000 player units were sold, and over 800 titles were released for the format. At the end of its tenure the market penetration still remained strong, and the format built a dedicated fan base.

So I set out to see if these HD DVD owners would be interested in a brand new release. I presented all the information about the film, gave them access and links to trailers, the press kit and the technical aspects… and you know what… THEY LOVED THE IDEA. The feedback was unbelievable. Within 36 hours of putting the question out there, I received over 200+ emails, within 96 hours 380+ requests from HD DVD fans asking me to make this happen.

I presented the idea to Anthem Pictures, the distributor, and they liked it, and immediately jumped behind it.”

One wouldn’t think a $6,000.00 zombie film would be a candidate for such a release, but Deadlands 2 is that candidate. The HD DVD release will be limited to 500 copies only, with each disc noting the fact it is a LIMITED COLLECTORS EDITION. Also, each disc will also come with a Certificate of Authenticity numbering which copy the purchaser received. Since it is such a limited item, HD DVD fans will want to jump on this opportunity as this will be the first HD DVD to be mastered and press for release since March 2008, when production of the format ceased, Thus making the HD DVD release of Deadlands 2 a rarity item in HD collections.

“Some people thought I was flat out nuts and were asking, why HD DVD? Are you not a Blu-Ray supporter? I answered I am, but when you have a dedicated fan base for a format, like HD-DVD does, and you see the passion of its supporters I immediately knew I wanted to do this for the fans. I want to give them something special.” Gary Ugarek

Special it is. Writer/Director Ugarek is in fact filming some new special HD DVD only content, and giving purchasers of this LIMITED COLLECTORS EDITION DISC more bang for their buck.

“I had been asked by the fans to include something about how I made a micro/low budget zombie film, and what my experiences were, what hoops and hurdles I had to overcome, and I though sure, why not.” Gary Ugarek

The HD DVD should come packed with tons of features including: (Tentative)

• 1920x1080 version of the UNRATED CUT
• The full work print version of the film, which contains an alternate score and footage not available in the unrated edition
• A brand new director’s commentary for the HD DVD release.
• A newly recorded commentary for the work print version, not available on DVD release
• Featurette on indie filmmaking from the directors POV (HD DVD exclusive)
• Featurette on the Theater cineplex location (HD DVD Exclusive)
• And more.

“Right now we have 30gb of space to fill up, so Anthem and I are working together to see what can be included, and if we have the space I will keep adding more to the list to make it a packed to the brim HD DVD release of the film.” Gary Ugarek

Because of the limited production run and the extensive cost to produce HD DVD, the disc will retail through the distributors website for $29.95 + S&H and will be available for both US and International customers. HD DVD unlike Blu-Ray does not use a region coding system, so one master is just made. With HD DVD being region free, even if the disc is made in the USA it is playable on every HD DVD player around the world.

Based on the research data Ugarek has conducted he is expecting a good response and Anthem Pictures is setting up a special page on their website for HD DVD fans to pre-order their discs to make sure they have their copy reserved for when the film hits the street on October 27th.

“I know it’s a gamble with HD DVD having lost out on the format war, but based on feedback from HD DVD fans we expect this to be a huge moment for them, the film and HD DVD. Kind of ironic that a zombie film would be helping HD DVD try to come back from the dead, even if for a short period of time, but who knows, if the program is a success maybe other indie filmmakers and distributors can do something similar for the HD DVD fans and keep it alive for the hard core.”

To order your copy of Deadlands 2, or find out more information head to the Anthem Pictures website http://anthemdvd.com/store/products/...llectable.html

DEADLANDS 2: TRAPPED OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE
OCTOBER 27th 2009

For those with questions they can be sent directly to the filmmaker at Deadlandsthemovie@yahoo.com.

He is prepared to try and answers as many questions for the HD DVD fans as possible.

[GizmoDVD]

The product description notes it is HD DVD and there is another blurb just a inch or so down stating TEMP artwork.

The full on artwork is being done by a member here and once he is done, I gave him until 9/10/09 They will swap it out.

Is that member me or the other person doing it?
(My original post)
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/1664450-post53.html

[Gunyaga]

OK, well finally got the damn storefront to work lol. Having network issues on my end doesn't help either. Looking forward to it, thanks for the help, Gary.

[tormond]

UPDATED to include the HD DVD title because of people questioning if it was DVD or HD DVD

http://anthemdvd.com/store/products/...llectable.html

Wasn't questioning the HD DVD part the only thing was that my order status just didn't say HD DVD (or any format for that matter). When I would click on the item it DID show the HD DVD COLLECTERS EDITION.

Just a curious question. My order still shows Free shipping. Is that going to change or are they going to fulfill those as done. Reason I ask is that I used a one time credit card (as I do with most online purchases) so any additional charges would fail on it. REALLY want to get this so I don't want to be left out because of a glitch

[Gunyaga]

Wasn't questioning the HD DVD part the only thing was that my order status just didn't say HD DVD (or any format for that matter). When I would click on the item it DID show the HD DVD COLLECTERS EDITION.

Just a curious question. My order still shows Free shipping. Is that going to change or are they going to fulfill those as done. Reason I ask is that I used a one time credit card (as I do with most online purchases) so any additional charges would fail on it. REALLY want to get this so I don't want to be left out because of a glitch

I would pick up the phone and call, they were very helpful, but I got the impression they will likely be updating your order, so I'd try to call and give them new info on the same order.

[mikey_myers138]

I was curious about that because I bought mine as a guest. However, I have subsequently joined the Anthem Site as a member and still no mention of my order on my account.
I did, however, receive an email confirming my membership. This email had a reply option for any questions etc so I asked about my earlier order. Shortly afterwards, I received a response from Alexrandra Tabares the Production Co-ordinator at Anthem, confirming my previous order and its number etc.

Thanks Limey! Just sent them an e-mail!

[GizmoDVD]

No e-mail confirmation for me yet.

[Gunyaga]

No e-mail confirmation for me yet.

seems like if you sign up for an account then you get an emali for that and to confirm the order, seems like checking out as a guest results in no email confirm?

[DjfunkmasterG]

I brought the email confirmation concern to Anthems attention. They are looking into it, but if you didn't get a confirm don't be afraid to call the studio they are very open about it.

I am here to help as much as I can, FYI over the weekend I will be away from my PC filming the new HD DVD exclusive content so I may not answer questions as quickly.

Don't forget to submit your questions baout the indie filmmaking feature