The U dvd release
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10:22PM We get more emails asking us about The U dvd than anything else, so here's the deal:
ESPN released the first batch of 30 for 30s from the Fall 2009 season on dvd in March. The U premiered on December 12th, making it the last documentary in the Fall 09 season. Since we were working with ESPN on changes up until two weeks before the premiere, we weren't finished in time to release in the first batch.
When The U became the highest rated doc in the history of ESPN, we decided to really flesh out the dvd with as many extras and deleted scenes as possible. Dave spent most of January working on polishing about twenty scenes we didn't include in the film (QB battle Kosar vs Testaverde, Tim Brown and the 87 Notre Dame game, JJ's Thursday night meetings, etc) and featurettes from the Miami screenings.
We finished the extras in mid-February, and now ESPN is deciding on a release date. One of the considerations is how best to release a college football documentary in the off-season. I spoke with some people up in Bristol yesterday and they are eyeing a few potential dates, so hopefully we'll have news soon.
And no, I don't know if there will be a Blu-Ray release, although we are pushing for one.
Reader Comments (10)
so when is it - where can I get one????
How about an iTunes release?
I want it.........in Blu-Ray!!!! NOW!!!! []_[]
BLU-RAY is an absolute MUST! The highest rated Doc on ESPN can be treated with no less or its just flat out disrespectful!! WE NEED THIS..and need it NOW! Actually I couldn't think of a better time to release the video than in the off season. It gives Canes fans and college fans who love to hate DA "U" something to chew on leading into the summer! 128 days is just too far away it seems! Also...any info on whether the Da U part II has begun production?
will there be an itunes release??????????
Last I heard ESPN was still working out rights issues for digital distribution. Believe it or not, some of the archives still don't want to clear footage for iTunes, Hulu, etc. That's why The U is not on iTunes yet.
We're still putting the U 2 together. Trying to coordinate with everyone's schedule is difficult, and we only have another couple months to pull it all together. I'll be blogging about it soon.
Stat1124 u are absolutely and utterly correct with your statement. 'THE U' not should but MUST be released on BLU-RAY.. i mean how can the highest rated documentary on ESPN EVER not be released on BLU-RAY??? hey spellman, is it going to be a Nationwide release?? will it be available online purchase?? or is this a South Florida exclusive??
yes it will be a nationwide release and the DVD will be available for purchase online at Amazon, etc
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