"Hulk Versus" DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)

[James Harvey]

The latest Marvel animated epic is available on DVD and Blu-ray!

Hulk Versus
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Release Date: January 27th, 2009

Synopsis: Make way for the clash of Marvel's mightiest heroes, as Bruce Banner's alter-ego takes on fan favorites Wolverine and Thor in two epic, all new, action-packed animated films—Hulk Vs. Wolverine and Hulk Vs. Thor. These dark and violent showdowns have been seen in various forms throughout Marvel comic book history, and the rematches have continued to thrill comic fans ever since. Now Marvel and Lionsgate have taken the two epic comic book battles and merged them into two heart pounding tales on one DVD, or Blu-ray, release that stays true to its comic book roots.

Bonus Features (Two-Disc Special Edition and Blu-ray Release):
• Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost (Hulk Versus Wolverine)
• Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost (Hulk Versus Thor)
• Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur and Storyboard Artists Kevin Altieri and Butch Lukic (Hulk Versus Wolverine)
• Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur, Animation Director Sam Liu and Color Key Design James Peters (Hulk Versus Thor)
• "This is Gonna Hurt: The Making of Hulk Vs Wolverine" featurette
• "Fan Frenzy: Hulk Vs Wolverine at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con" featurette
• "Of Gods and Monsters: The Making of Hulk Vs Thor" featurette
• "Jack Kirby and Thor" (original Thor comic illustrator) featurette
• "First Look – Wolverine and the X-Men" featurette
• "First Look – Thor: Tales of Asgard" featurette
• Trailer Gallery

Note: This thread is to discuss all aspects of the multiple releases of this title, including the single disc release, the two-disc release, and the Blu-Ray release. The extras listed above are for the two-disc release and Blu-Ray releases. Extras for the single disc include only the "First Look" featurettes" and the Craig Kyle/Chris Yost commentaries on each feature.

This thread is for discussing the DVD and Blu-ray extras, not the feature presentation! Please post all discussions, comments, etc, about the DVD and Blu-Ray in this thread! The feature can be discussed in the proper talkback found in the links provided below.

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Note: We appreciate and encourage discussion. Please keep your posts the thoughtful, relevant and insightful. Please do not post any improper or inflammatory material. We will issue warnings if we believe it necessary. Please keep discussion ON-TOPIC! Also, due to the extra feature "First Look: Thor - Tales of Asgard," expect possible spoiler discussion on that upcoming release. Continued discussion on Thor: Tales of Asgard can be found here.

[BonyT]

Picked up the 2-disc SE @ Wallyworld this morning, but haven't had a chance to open it. I think the Wal-Mart "exclusive" is a Hulk-Wolverine comic.

I probably should've held off on posting anything, since I haven't even had a chance to take off the wrapping; but I just thought I'd say that I was quite impressed with what I saw of the animation for this in the previews that were on the (otherwise crappy) Next Avengers DTV. It looks like Marvel has FINALLY taken a cue from DC and gone with a more stylized animation, which makes for much more graceful, fluid character movement, as well as more effectively emotive faces -- a big step up IMO from Marvel's old quasi-"realism" style with its somewhat awkward, jagged movement and wooden expressions.

I guess, to be honest, I've only really really liked about 3 superhero DTVs that I've seen, ever; and none of them were Marvel. But I am looking forward to getting a look at this one.

[Hypestyle]

...anybody know what Target, Circuit City, & Best Buy are offering..?

[Menos Grande]

...anybody know what Target, Circuit City, & Best Buy are offering..?

Best Buy has a pack of trading cards. Mine came with Wolverine, Hulk, and Deadpool...

[Wonderwall]

Dang I knew I picked up the wrong version, but my Best Buy only had the one copy and I didn't really want to go to another store. Guess I'll have to return it and get the 2 disc later.

[Spider-Man]

Picked up the 2-disc SE @ Wallyworld this morning, but haven't had a chance to open it. I think the Wal-Mart "exclusive" is a Hulk-Wolverine comic.

What is in the comic? Is it a reprint of Incredible Hulk #181 or something? I picked up my copy of the Blu-ray at Best Buy and I'd consider returning it to get a good bonus like that, especially for how inexpensive it is to pick up this release. What other exclusives are there?

[JeffBreakdown]

...anybody know what Target, Circuit City, & Best Buy are offering..?

Don't bother with Target, I was duped into the "Target Exclusive 2nd Disc" for the single disc edition......all it is is a cd rom with 1 digital comic on it....so not worth it.

[BonyT]

What is in the comic? Is it a reprint of Incredible Hulk #181 or something? I picked up my copy of the Blu-ray at Best Buy and I'd consider returning it to get a good bonus like that, especially for how inexpensive it is to pick up this release. What other exclusives are there?

Oops! Sorry, Spider-Man --- I missed seeing your post! I guess maybe it's too late for this to do you any good, but anyway: I don't remember the comic # (I'm at my office right now), but it's Wolverine's first appearance.

[James Harvey]

Marvel Animation Age has a new interview and details about the Hulk Versus DVD release. First up, Marvel Animation Age has an interview with Kaare Andrews, the artist who created the package artwork for the Hulk Versus home video release. Click on the image below for more.

Secondly, sales numbers for Hulk Versus' first week have been released and can be viewed here.

Comments?

[Spider-Man]

Marvel Animation Age says Hulk Versus sold almost 180,000 copies in the first week, almost three times as much as Next Avengers. How do these numbers stack up against the other releases?

[JeffBreakdown]

Marvel Animation Age says Hulk Versus sold almost 180,000 copies in the first week, almost three times as much as Next Avengers. How do these numbers stack up against the other releases?

im assuming better, because wasn't next avengers the best selling DTV pre-hulk vs?

[TheVileOne]

Wolverine = money.

That's what's been missing from these animated movies guys. WOLVERINE.

[matthewscott614]

Wow,
Good stuff.
Got a good deal on Amazon too.
The Wolverine movie was as violent as a 80's action movie.
The only thing it was missing was Arnold & some profanity.
But all kidding aside it was well staged action in a style
that is suppose to be over the top & delivers those goods.
Great voice acting & excellent music!
Plus you gotta love all the Wolverine lore.
The Hulk design on this one is best since the 1982 show!

The Thor movie was my favorite though.
The Asgard backgrounds look so cool.
The story seemed tighter as well,
or at the least just more interesting to me.
Really felt like a silver or bronze age type story.
Very thoughtful.
The ending with Banner on the lonely highway
Bill Bixby style was also a nice touch.

Overall I had a excellent experience with this one.
Not having the buyers remorse I had with Avengers 2.
Hands down this is the best Marvel DTV so far.

On the dvd there is a trailer for Next Avengers?
What the hell we're they thinking?
This looks like complete crap.
Maybe thats why there selling it at Amazon for 6 bucks.
This title had to of tanked.

Please Marvel keep making good stuff like Hulk Versus.
And stop making crap like Next Avengers.

[TheTerror]

I found Hulk VS to be a great animated film, but there was no real winner in the fights and that always leaves me miffed in the end, but as a whole I was very happy with these and the animation style presented here, good job marvel!

[Bat-Fan Beyond]

On the dvd there is a trailer for Next Avengers?
What the hell we're they thinking?
This looks like complete crap.

No, it's not. It's just not targeted for the same audience as Hulk Vs.
But still, it's really well done, and probably the best animation on a Marvel DTV prior to Hulk Vs.