A minor correction... Criterion did release the anime film Akira back in the laserdisc days (but has not re-issued it since). Even so, Fantastic Mr. Fox is the first animated feature from the company in the DVD/Blu-Ray era, and is exciting news for fans of this film.
When I purchased the original Mr. Fox DVD release I knew it would only be a matter of time Criterion would offer their own version (considering their track record of Wes Anderson films). Will I double-purchase this? Yeah probably, especially for the commentary and greater extras, not to mention that their releases often feature exquisite packaging (love the new cover painting).
Advance warning for fans: Get ready for sticker shock. Criterion editions hover anywhere between 30 to 40 dollars per release (depending if ordering online or in big-box stores). If patient, Barnes and Nobles offers half-off price deals for Criterion discs in the months of July and November.
A minor correction... Criterion did release the anime film Akira back in the laserdisc days (but has not re-issued it since). Even so, Fantastic Mr. Fox is the first animated feature from the company in the DVD/Blu-Ray era, and is exciting news for fans of this film.
When I purchased the original Mr. Fox DVD release I knew it would only be a matter of time Criterion would offer their own version (considering their track record of Wes Anderson films). Will I double-purchase this? Yeah probably, especially for the commentary and greater extras, not to mention that their releases often feature exquisite packaging (love the new cover painting).
Advance warning for fans: Get ready for sticker shock. Criterion editions hover anywhere between 30 to 40 dollars per release (depending if ordering online or in big-box stores). If patient, Barnes and Nobles offers half-off price deals for Criterion discs in the months of July and November.