Just a quick note to alert you to the fact that The Big Lebowski DVD website is now live. Unfortunately it’s a little underwhelming.

Thanks to Joseph for the tip off.

So, I’ve finally gotton my act together and completed the ON DVD section. Why not go take a peek and let me know what you think by dropping me an email?

The second piece of information for today is that biglebowskidvd.com has finally been updated. However don’t rush on over as there is no information at all and the rather stupid, comedy disclaimer- “Be sure to watch with snacks in hand, because The Big Lebowski might give you a giddy case of the munchies.” Kinda missing the point of the movie I’m sure you’ll agree. Cheech and Chong it is not.

Thanks to “finishdish” for the heads up!

The cover artwork for the Collector’s Edition DVD release of The Big Lebowski has been released. Beautiful I’m sure you’ll agree.

To be filed in the “about time” category- Universal have finally, officially revealed the specifications of the forthcoming The Big Lebowski Collector’s Edition DVD and the artwork for the “Achiever’s Edition” box set. The DVD will comprise; English and French DD5.1 soundtracks; Spanish DD2.0 Stereo track; English, French and Spanish subtitles; a Coen scripted introduction by Mortimer Young (played by George Ives who did the same thing on the Blood Simple Director’s Cut DVD); a selection of Jeff Bridges’ on set photography; a “making of” documentary and production notes. As we know the Achiever’s Edition will contain the self same disc plus some of Briges’ photos on card, a Lebowski bolwing ball shammy/chamois and some character related drinks coasters. Whether you feel these gimmicky things are worth twice the price is up to you. Click HERE to see the artwork for the Achiever’s Edition- it’s pretty damn lovely!!!

A couple of menu screens from the forthcoming The Big Lebowski Collector’s Edition DVD (out R1 on 18th October). You can see them by clicking here and here. They’re pretty unimaginative if you ask me.

I was just checking to see if biglebowskidvd.com was active yet and it still is not, but further exploration has throw up the release of a R1 Coen Brother’s Collection boxset, due out on 18th October. It has VERY similar artwork to the R2 release but completely different movies!!! In it will be the new special edition Big Lebowski, Blood Simple Director’s Cut, Intolerable Crualty and The Man Who Wasn’t There. A strange mix to be sure. RRP is set ar $39.98.ar $39.98.

It has been brought to my attention that the R2 version of The Big Lebowski Special Edition DVD now has a release date. According to Play.com it is due for release on 7th November with no mention (yet) of the Achiever’s Gift Set. For some reason Play’s US website doesn’t have the earlier R1 version up yet, though Amazon.com does. Thanks to Stephen Glitheroe for the nod.

Some more details about the forthcoming The Big Lebowski Special Edition DVD have emerged. The aforementioned “gift set”, now known to be called the “Achiever’s Edition Gift Set” will include The Big Lebowski Bowling Shammy Towel, Coasters that include photos and quotable lines from the movie and Photo Cards from Jeff Bridges’ personal collection. All versions of the DVD are also to have newly remastered picture and sound. I can’t wait!!!!

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I’ve just recieved an email from Brad C, the guy who bought the R1 Casino DVD containing a Big Lebowski Special Edition DVD trailer. Well he’s managed to send some screen captures of the bowling pin animation. I’ve popped one up here. CHECK IT OUT. Proof if proof be needed. Thanks again to Brad C!