So, apparently the bros at Warner are going to release a slew of different special editions in an effort to get fanboys to buy, buy! They’re really going hard body with the marketing, offering a batpod replica, batman mask, joker mask, joker action figure, Ledger’s ashes … well no, not really, but I wouldn’t put it past them. Best Buy is also aiding the cause by having their own special editions… Confused much? I’m with ya. Whatever happened to just watching the movie? I understand fans are infatuated with the behind the scenes process, especially with an over inflated flick like this, there’s so much the fans want to know.
But isn’t this overkill? I mean, I’m a TDK fan as much as the next guy, but times are tough… Will purchasing multiple copies of the same product make me an authentic fan? Hardcore? Gotta admit, it’s a great marketing ploy on behalf of the studio. Fanboys are willing to purchase different variant covers for essentially the same comic book issue, why would a billion dollar grossing comic book movie be any different to them?
I guess my gripe isn’t so much with the 9 different versions of the film, but maybe it’s the fact that I’m coming to terms with being broke via a faltering economy.
So the question remains… who will be waiting on line at their local Best Buy, Midnight December 9th? Show of hands please. (Raises hand) Yes, I know I’m a tool.
Oh! And let’s not forget the the two – disc complete score of the film James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer, also released on the 9th… Jeez how much is this all gonna cost? I’m just a fan, why are the warner ho’s molding me into an aficionado?
