Signs are pointing toward something big coming our way!
There are a whole bunch of rumors and little tidbits in various threads, but if you put them all together, the picture looks fairly promising for a big commercial release coming up:
1. Universal has discussed the likelihood of a ZooTV show being released on DVD this fall. Universal also reportedly claims there will be a Deluxe Edition with tons of bonus features.
2. Folks at the BBC have discussed their intent to try and release some very early U2 shows on DVD, possibly as a box set.
3. The band, according to Brian Williams' interview with Bono, is reportedly heading back to the studio before they resume the tour in November. Practically, it makes sense for them to have some new material before they resume the tour, as it would resume a full 2 years after HTDAAB's release---far too long to 'promote" an album.
4. The book 'U2 by U2' (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/00...103-1893728-2709445?s=books&v=glance&n=283155), written by the band themselves, is scheduled for release this September. Retail price for this is $39.95
And now, the one that makes me think some sort of big extra-stuff release is coming:
5. There will be a Deluxe Edition of 'U2 by U2' (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/00...09445?s=books&v=glance&n=283155/intercomu2-20) to be released this October. Retail price for this one is a whopping $125, a full $85 more than the regular version---three times as much as the regular version!
What on earth could be included in that Deluxe Edition that would warrant it costing over three times as much as the regular version? Bonus DVDs? Bonus CD?
What do you think?
There are a whole bunch of rumors and little tidbits in various threads, but if you put them all together, the picture looks fairly promising for a big commercial release coming up:
1. Universal has discussed the likelihood of a ZooTV show being released on DVD this fall. Universal also reportedly claims there will be a Deluxe Edition with tons of bonus features.
2. Folks at the BBC have discussed their intent to try and release some very early U2 shows on DVD, possibly as a box set.
3. The band, according to Brian Williams' interview with Bono, is reportedly heading back to the studio before they resume the tour in November. Practically, it makes sense for them to have some new material before they resume the tour, as it would resume a full 2 years after HTDAAB's release---far too long to 'promote" an album.
4. The book 'U2 by U2' (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/00...103-1893728-2709445?s=books&v=glance&n=283155), written by the band themselves, is scheduled for release this September. Retail price for this is $39.95
And now, the one that makes me think some sort of big extra-stuff release is coming:
5. There will be a Deluxe Edition of 'U2 by U2' (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/00...09445?s=books&v=glance&n=283155/intercomu2-20) to be released this October. Retail price for this one is a whopping $125, a full $85 more than the regular version---three times as much as the regular version!
What on earth could be included in that Deluxe Edition that would warrant it costing over three times as much as the regular version? Bonus DVDs? Bonus CD?
What do you think?