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Hot Fuzz Home Video Release (Universal / Rogue) (2007)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
* North America: July 31, 2007 - Hot Fuzz
* Europe: June 11, 2007 - Hot Fuzz
* Australia: July 2007 - Hot Fuzz
* Japan: Not released (Delayed home media release)
Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Publisher: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Developer: Edgar Wright (Director / Writer)
Type: Action / Comedy Movie
Media: DVD & HD DVD Combo Disc
Controller: N/A (Remote Control menu navigation)
Gameplay and Plot:
Hot Fuzz follows Nicholas Angel, a hyper-efficient London police officer whose high arrest record embarrasses his colleagues. His superiors transfer him to Sandford, a seemingly crime-free rural village. Paired with Danny Butterman, an officer obsessed with action films, Angel grows suspicious when a series of gruesome "accidents" plagues the town. The duo uncovers a dark conspiracy hidden behind Sandford's idyllic facade.
Key Features:
* Modes: Movie Playback, Widescreen presentation, Audio Commentary (Edgar Wright and Quentin Tarantino)
* Mechanics: Interactive menu layouts, Chapter select markers, Language options
* Characters: Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), Inspector Frank Butterman (Jim Broadbent), Simon Skinner (Timothy Dalton)
* Missions: N/A (Expose the conspiracy and survive the Neighborhood Watch Alliance)
* Unique: Parodies buddy-cop genre tropes with authentic, high-octane action.
Controls: Standard DVD / HD DVD navigation options (Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, Menu skip).
Game Length / Movie Runtime: 121 minutes
Sales Numbers: Highly successful launch, opening at No. 2 on US DVD charts and generating over $33.3 million in domestic home revenue.
Technical Specifications:
* Media: DVD / HD DVD Combo Format
* Resolution: 480i / 1080p High Definition (Widescreen 2.35:1)
* Save System: None (Hardware-dependent bookmark memory)
* Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound / Dolby TrueHD
* System: DVD Player, HD DVD Player, Xbox 360 HD DVD Attachment
Back of the Box Description:
An unstoppable cop turns up the heat! Nicholas Angel is London's top cop, but when his stellar record forces a transfer to the sleepy village of Sandford, he faces a bumbling partner and a series of suspicious "accidents." From the hilarious creators of Shaun of the Dead, witness a spectacular explosion of big-city justice in a small town!
Additional Details:
* Mechanics: Interactive bonus features including deleted scenes, outtakes, and cast featurettes.
* Multiplayer: N/A
* Difficulty: N/A
* Development: Produced by Working Title Films and Big Talk Productions.
* Localization: English, Spanish, French options
* Age Rating: Rated R (for strong violent content and language).
Technical Notes:
* Load Times: Standard disc laser reading speeds.
* Issues: Released during the physical format war; the HD DVD layer requires a dedicated HD DVD optical drive.
* Features: Includes Edgar Wright's early amateur film "Dead Right" as a bonus.
* Requirements: Region-coded optical player or specific HD DVD compatible setup.
Historical Context:
Arriving on physical shelves on July 31, 2007, Hot Fuzz is the second installment in Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's "Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy." The release cemented the film's cult status, selling over one million physical copies within its first month in the UK alone.
Did You Know?
* The script was written after interviewing real police officers to balance authentic technical jargon with exaggerated action elements.
* The film features hidden cameos, including Peter Jackson as a rogue Santa Claus and Cate Blanchett as Angel's ex-girlfriend.
* Over 200 action pictures were dissected by Wright and Tarantino while preparing for the audio commentary track.
Hot Fuzz Home Video Release (Universal / Rogue) (2007)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
* North America: July 31, 2007 - Hot Fuzz
* Europe: June 11, 2007 - Hot Fuzz
* Australia: July 2007 - Hot Fuzz
* Japan: Not released (Delayed home media release)
Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Publisher: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Developer: Edgar Wright (Director / Writer)
Type: Action / Comedy Movie
Media: DVD & HD DVD Combo Disc
Controller: N/A (Remote Control menu navigation)
Gameplay and Plot:
Hot Fuzz follows Nicholas Angel, a hyper-efficient London police officer whose high arrest record embarrasses his colleagues. His superiors transfer him to Sandford, a seemingly crime-free rural village. Paired with Danny Butterman, an officer obsessed with action films, Angel grows suspicious when a series of gruesome "accidents" plagues the town. The duo uncovers a dark conspiracy hidden behind Sandford's idyllic facade.
Key Features:
* Modes: Movie Playback, Widescreen presentation, Audio Commentary (Edgar Wright and Quentin Tarantino)
* Mechanics: Interactive menu layouts, Chapter select markers, Language options
* Characters: Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), Inspector Frank Butterman (Jim Broadbent), Simon Skinner (Timothy Dalton)
* Missions: N/A (Expose the conspiracy and survive the Neighborhood Watch Alliance)
* Unique: Parodies buddy-cop genre tropes with authentic, high-octane action.
Controls: Standard DVD / HD DVD navigation options (Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, Menu skip).
Game Length / Movie Runtime: 121 minutes
Sales Numbers: Highly successful launch, opening at No. 2 on US DVD charts and generating over $33.3 million in domestic home revenue.
Technical Specifications:
* Media: DVD / HD DVD Combo Format
* Resolution: 480i / 1080p High Definition (Widescreen 2.35:1)
* Save System: None (Hardware-dependent bookmark memory)
* Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound / Dolby TrueHD
* System: DVD Player, HD DVD Player, Xbox 360 HD DVD Attachment
Back of the Box Description:
An unstoppable cop turns up the heat! Nicholas Angel is London's top cop, but when his stellar record forces a transfer to the sleepy village of Sandford, he faces a bumbling partner and a series of suspicious "accidents." From the hilarious creators of Shaun of the Dead, witness a spectacular explosion of big-city justice in a small town!
Additional Details:
* Mechanics: Interactive bonus features including deleted scenes, outtakes, and cast featurettes.
* Multiplayer: N/A
* Difficulty: N/A
* Development: Produced by Working Title Films and Big Talk Productions.
* Localization: English, Spanish, French options
* Age Rating: Rated R (for strong violent content and language).
Technical Notes:
* Load Times: Standard disc laser reading speeds.
* Issues: Released during the physical format war; the HD DVD layer requires a dedicated HD DVD optical drive.
* Features: Includes Edgar Wright's early amateur film "Dead Right" as a bonus.
* Requirements: Region-coded optical player or specific HD DVD compatible setup.
Historical Context:
Arriving on physical shelves on July 31, 2007, Hot Fuzz is the second installment in Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's "Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy." The release cemented the film's cult status, selling over one million physical copies within its first month in the UK alone.
Did You Know?
* The script was written after interviewing real police officers to balance authentic technical jargon with exaggerated action elements.
* The film features hidden cameos, including Peter Jackson as a rogue Santa Claus and Cate Blanchett as Angel's ex-girlfriend.
* Over 200 action pictures were dissected by Wright and Tarantino while preparing for the audio commentary track.
