Cloverfield Now On Blu-Ray!

Cloverfield is now available on Blu-ray! Amazon still has it for only $19.95, plus $2.98 shipping - OR get free shipping with a $25 order. Walmart and Target also have it for under $20.

Blu-ray.com has the details:

1080p high definition and framed in the movie's original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. For what the movie is, it looks great. ... Fine details...look rather good ... surprisingly solid black levels ... you are seeing is exactly what the filmmakers intended for you to see, and this disc definitely provides viewers with the raw feel and gritty look that is the true star of the movie.

One important thing to note: ALL of the video in Cloverfield was shot in HD, even the scenes using "handheld" cameras.

Cloverfield devastates Blu-ray with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless track ... this one could be considered the best on the market, a sound mix many other movies of this sort could and should aspire to, and is certainly exemplary demonstration material ... The entire soundtrack is awe-inspiring, remarkable stuff. Kudos to Paramount -- what a fantastic way to truly kick off their return to Blu-ray.

The Blu-ray exclusive feature is the "Special Investigation Mode":

Next up is Special Investigation Mode. This is a clever and entertaining way to watch the movie. The movie plays in a box while the remainder of the screen provides a map showing the current location of the "large scale aggressor," "human subjects," and the "primary military activity." Facts about the characters, the monsters, and various locations around the city also appear at regular intervals in another box.

This sounds very similar to the UGO interactive map.

After reading a handful of reviews, I haven't been able to find any screenshots of the Special Investigation mode, or any mention of Easter eggs. If you see anything, let me know! FWIW, Walmart.com lists the same Easter Eggs as the standard DVD.

UK Cloverfield DVD Review

UK movie website Den Of Geek has a pretty thorough review of the Cloverfield Two-Disc Special Edition Region 2 DVD, which will be available June 9th.

• Cloverfield 2-Disc DVD Rreview
• Clover Eggs: A complete cheat's guide to the Cloverfield DVD Easter Eggs

In a nutshell, the R2 DVDs combine all of the features and extras of the Standard R1 DVD, but spread over two discs. However, there are a few bonus extras:

"Disc 1 contains the film with a commentary by director Matt Reeves ... and also has a special feature you can turn on or off where, throughout the movie, the battery life icon appears onscreen, and if you click it, you get to watch an extra mini behind-the-scenes features... After each featurette is over, the DVD returns you to the film.

The behind-the-scene videos are the same ones that can been seen on CloverfieldFiles.com, but there is no puzzle to solve before watching them! I suspect this is probably how the Blu-ray disc will work as well. The first disc also contains the "Supplemental Files" easter eggs.

The second disc contains all the other standard R1 extras and Easter eggs, plus a few new Easter eggs titled "Not Without My Baby". These short clips feature some improv from TJ Miller and Lizzy Caplan, and appear to have come from the Best Buy exclusive TJ Miller Video Diary.

* Thanks to Sarah at Den Of Geek for the review!

Cloverfield Blu-ray on SALE for $19.95

Amazon has the Cloverfield Blu-ray disc on SALE right now for $19.95! If you haven't already pre-ordered this, now would be a good time! If you did already pre-order this, don't worry! You will automatically get the lower price, thanks to Amazon's Price Guarantee.

BTW, If you are going to order from Amazon, please support CloverfieldClues, and use my Amazon link! Thanks!!

Cloverfield Attacks Australia May 22

The promote the May 22^nd release of Cloverfield in Australia, these new "viral" videos have appeared, depicting a Cloverfield attack on Sydney. If you watch (or listen) closely, you will notice some subtle DVD product placement.

Watch them all online at IGN.com, or you can download the hi-res Quicktime videos here:

• On Holiday
• News Report
  
• Car Radio
  
• Subway Scare
  
• Under Attack
  
• Emergency Broadcast System
  

* Thanks to Andrew I and Tony P for emailing me about these!

USGX-8810-B467-233PX Password Found!

The REAL username/password to USGX-8810-B467-233PX.com has been found by Unfiction's Tether!

The password was in fact something that Alyse Hanssen should have been able to figure out herself, IF she bought the Cloverfield DVD (and not the SteelBook version!!).

The username is simply alysehanssen, and the password was the mysterious number on the "Project Cloverfield" sticker which seals the DVD - 11112014349.

Entering the correct username and password reveals no new information, and the "parent directory" still takes you to "unauthorized", so I have the feeling we have found everything there is to find. Good work everyone!

* Thanks again to Tether for figuring it out, and to Kenneth and Adrian for emailing me! You will all receive a copy of my limited-edition CloverfieldClues DVD!

Cloverfield Blu-Ray Details

Paramount has unleashed the specs and box art for the Blu-ray version of Cloverfield, which will be released on June 3rd.

The suggested retail price is $39.95, and will contain all of the features of the standard DVD, plus an exclusive picture-in-graphics track. The new disc will also feature 1080p HD video, and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround.

It looks like it is time to finally upgrade the home theater, or at least pick up an inexpensive Blu-Ray drivefor the computer.

* Thanks to Tagruato Blogspot for emailing me this.

Cloverfield DVD Rentals and Sales

Cloverfield was #1 last week in both DVD sales and rentals, in the US and Canada.

The Cloverfield DVD pulled in $7.5 million in rentals, which is more than the last 10 weeks of the theatrical run combined. This was enough to edge out Juno, in its second week of release. This weeks big release is Golden Compass, which bombed in the theaters, so it's possible that Cloverfield will hang on to it's top spot this week.

I haven't been able to find any sales figures for the DVD yet, but RentTrak and the Canadian Press both report Cloverfield in the top spot. Cloverfield is currently #2 in iTunes sales.

Also interesting, Michael Giacchino's "Roar" made it in to the top 1o albums in iTunes (#10), but has already dropped down to #15.

Cloverfield Digital Downloads

Cloverfield is now available for digital download on three of the major video download services - Amazon Unbox ($14.99), iTunes ($14.99), CinemaNow ($19.95), and Movielink ($19.99).

I've used the Amazon Unbox service in the past and it works great and is easy to use, but you can buy the full DVD for the same price, so I'm not sure why anyone would do this. I assume the download price is for the movie only, so... you are paying the same price (or more), for less content?!?!? If it was $4.99, or even $9.99 it might make more sense...

Cloverfield Blu-Ray Date Announced

Paramount has officially confirmed the details of its Blu-ray release schedule, with its first titles due for release late May, and more importantly, the release of Cloverfield Blu-Ray on June 3^rd! This is much sooner than I predicted!

The Cloverfield Blu-ray will include "an exclusive feature-length "Special Investigation Mode" with added details about the film. Additional features include a director commentary, Making Of featurettes, deleted scenes, alternate endings with commentary and more."

Read the full Paramount Press Release at High-Def Digest.

* Thanks for the tip from Thanh in the comments!

Hidden Slusho

In TJ Miller's video diary, he points out a Slusho! hidden in the graffiti "for the fanboys - wha what?". I checked this scene out in the movie, and this section of the wall is not completely visible, but you can see the very edge of it, especially if you watch the 1080P HD version of this scene.

I wonder what other hidden Mickeys are waiting to be found?

TJ Miller Video Diary

The Best Buy version of the Cloverfield DVD included a 30 minute "TJ Miller's ("HUD") Video Diary", featuring behind-the-scenes video of TJ Miller doing what he does best, goofing around on the set of Cloverfield. If you haven't already purchased the limited-edition version, it is probably too late, but you can still watch the videos here.

* Thanks to Gabriel for emailing me about this!

PART 1: Removed by Paramount
PART 2: Removed by Paramount
PART 3: Removed by Paramount

Cloverfield Ringtone and Monster Sounds

The code for the Cloverfield Ringtone, mentioned in my Cloverfield DVD Review, has been sent in by Mitchell. You can text US447 to 33287, or go directly to http://wap.paramount.mlogic3g.com/item.jsp?key=rt2_s3clo

The Sears/Kmart exclusive ringtone, titled "What Was That", is a mix of Marlena and monster roars. You can download an MP3 of the ringtone here.

The WhenCloverfieldHit.com site also had some great Cloverfield sounds, but I didn't realize the links were taken down when the contest ended. Fortunately, you can still downloaded them all directly:

• Cloverfield Monster 1 (158 KB)
• Cloverfield Monster 2 (125 KB)
• Cloverfield Song 1 (2.32 MB)
• Cloverfield Song 2 (4.02 MB)
• Cloverfield Song 3 (7.65 MB)

Also, my Slusho! Ringtones post from August, was missing the music from the two newest pages - Distribution and Contest. Here are those two files, plus the rest for completeness:

• Slusho Contest (63 KB)
• Slusho Distrubution (86 KB)
• Slusho Downloads (72 KB)
• Slusho Feedback (96 KB)
• Slusho Flavors (13 KB)
• Slusho Happy Talk (153 KB)
• Slusho History (80 KB)
• Slusho Home (6 KB)
• Slusho Store (15 KB)

Yahoo Movies Alternate Ending Clip

Yahoo! Movies has the other alternate ending clip, which is different than the Spike TV alternate ending.

In this ending, the Coney Island ferris wheel scene is replaced with a shot of Beth running down the subway ramp.

Cloverfield DVD Buyers Guide

Here is a first hand look at some of the Cloverfield DVD Editions. Hopefully this will clear up some rumors.









First up is the Suncoast/F.Y.E./HMV SteelBook edition. The case is very cool, and the smashed effect is embossed into the steel cover. Inside the SteelBook cover is a clear plastic liner, which underneath is an extra-wide Statue Of Liberty NY skyline shot. The actual DVD inside is exactly that same as in all the other versions, including all the special features mentioned in my DVD review, it just doesn't come with any "extras", aside from the cool cover. The marked price was $26.99, but it rang up at $21.59 plus there is a $5.00 rebate, which will bring the total price to $16.59! If you don't care about extras, this is the one to get. Grade: A










The Target "Deluxe" edition is a little bit of a trick.

I don't appreciate your ruse, ma'am.
I beg your pardon?
Your ruse. Your cunning attempt to trick me.

The exclusive "cover" is really just a piece cardboard shrinkwrapped the the front of a standard Cloverfield DVD. Shrinkwrapped to the back is the "Rob's Goin' to Japan Party Mix" CD. Considering the $22.99 price, your are basically paying $8.00 for nine songs. Mark sent in this photo of the inside of the CD case, with the faux-handwritten label, which I'll admit is pretty cool. Grade: B-

Last up is the Best Buy edition, with the exclusive 30 minute TJ Miller DVD. The Cloverfield DVD is standard issue, with the bonus disc in a plain white paper sleeve shrinkwrapped to the back. Not all of the DVDs at Best Buy have this, so make sure you check the back, or look for the "Bonus Disc" sticker on the front. These are usually placed in the middle of the store on a seperate display, so ask for it specifically when you go. Unlike Target, there is no additional charge for the bonus edition, but these are very limited, so don't wait until the weekend to get one. I haven't watched the bonus disc yet, but based on the preview clip and the $15.99 price, I think this would also be a good choice. Grade B+

UPDATE: Jason Sharman sent in these pictures from the Canadian Best Buy version. A cardboard sleeve fits over the TJ Miller edition seen above. I'm not sure why they didn't do this in the US, but it is probably a-boot needing everything in English and French. The price is $22.99 CAN, which is only $3.00 more than the standard version.



I almost forgot that Kmart/Sears is giving away a free Cloverfield Ringtone with purchase. I'm not sure why anyone would get this over any of the other extras, when there are some many other places to get Cloverfield ringtones for free, including:

• The Slusho WAP website
• The CloverfieldClues Slusho! Ringtones post
• Free monster sounds from WhenCloverfieldHit.com

If anyone did buy this version, please email me what the back of the sticker says. Thanks!

Borders has a "30 page book with production stuff and a lot of cool pictures", according to Flea, who sent in these pictures. The Borders edition will run you $21.









Lawsae Aquino sent in these additional photos from the Borders website.

Happy Cloverfield DVD Day!

When you get your DVD today, please send me a picture of you and your DVD, especially if you get one of the special editions. Also, if you see any in-store Cloverfield merchandising try to get a picture of that too! Thanks!

Contest Results

Here are the results for the Cloverfield DVD Contest.

1. The Giveaway - The winner of the giveaway drawing is beccapoobaby!

2. The Clue Hunt - The winner of the Clue Hunt Drawing is James Mehaffey, who scored a respectable 3 of 6, one of which was the super hard SUPERTANKER clue.

BTW, Three people scored a perfect 6 of 6 - Ramon Santano, Dave Thompson and Myk Zagoric. Nice work!

If you enjoyed the Clue Hunt, check out P4X The Riddle, which was the inspiration. You should already have a good head start!

3. The Kishin Caption Contest - After narrowing the entries down to eight finalists, and after consulting fellow Cloverfield blogger Eddy at Tagruato Blogspot, the winner of the Caption Contest is Chris Schretzenmayer.

THANK YOU to everyone that participated.