"Sweeney Todd" Region 2 DVD and Blu-Ray

Play.com has released information and cover art for the Region 2 Two-Disc DVD and the Blu-Ray DVD version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

While the two-disc DVD version doesn't have as many bonus features and its U.S. counterpart, it does appear to have a commentary track by Tim Burton, as well as a Sketchbook (both special features were not on the Region 1 DVD version in North America).


Region 2 Two-Disc Edition Special Features:

• Play.com Exclusive Cover (This exclusive cover can be found beneath the cardboard slipcase)
• Commentary By Tim Burton
• Musical Mayhem: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd
• Sweeney Todd Is Alive: The Real History Of The Demon Barber
• Sweeney's London
• Recreating Fleet Street
• Grand Guinol: A Theatrical Tradition
• Sketchbook

The Two-Disc Region 2 DVD



The Play.com exclusive cover for the two-disc DVD case.

The DVD website also provided the special feature information and cover art for the Blu-Ray version of the film. Play.com is also offering an exclusive 16-page booklet offering "A Look Behind the Scenes":

Blu-Ray Special Features

• Play.com Exclusive Behind The Scenes 16 Page Booklet
• Commentary By Tim Burton
• Musical Mayhem: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd
• Sweeney Todd Is Alive: The Real History Of The Demon Barber
• Sweeney's London
• Recreating Fleet Street
• Grand Guinol: A Theatrical Tradition
• Sketchbook

The Play.com exclusive booklet:

The Blu-Ray DVD works in any Blu-Ray DVD player, without the restraints of region specification. Both versions will be available to purchase in the UK on May 19th, 2008. You can also pre-order them now on the links at the beginning of this article.