WHERE IS THE BLU-RAY?! This is the same complaint here that I had about the
Beijing 2008 highlights DVD... with all the HD coverage being touted by NBC why are they only offering the home video release of the highlights reel in standard def on DVD? If you must own this on DVD you can pre-order it
here. As for my self, I'll be waiting until NBC releases these on Blu-ray before I pick them up. Maybe it'll be the highlights reel for London 2012?
Here is the description for the DVD from the NBC website:
One of the United States' strongest Winter Olympic teams ever heads to Canada's picturesque West Coast for the eagerly anticipated 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. Some of biggest and brightest American Olympic stars are expected to shine in 'NBC's Vancouver 2010 - Highlights: XXI Olympic Winter Games' specially-produced. commemorative DVD including:
A powerful American figure skating team featuring 2006 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto in ice dancing; graceful teenagers Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu in the ladies' competition and the strong men's trio of Jeremy Abbott, Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir.
Lindsay Vonn, the world's best female alpine skier who will be a multiple medal threat in Whistler.
Short track speed skater and five-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno seeking to become the most decorated Winter Olympian in U.S. history.
High-flying defending Olympic gold medalist Shaun White showcasing his electrifying 'double cork' trick in snowboarding's halfpipe
Extensive highlights of Vancouver's spectacular Opening Ceremony that includes the Parade of Nations and the Lighting of the OlympicTorch along with memorable segments from the Closing Ceremony of the Vancouver Olympics.
Additional Details
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 4 hours
Language: English
DVD Release Date: April 27, 2010
Updated 2/20/10:
Canada's CTV Network is selling their broadcast of the 2010 Winter Olympics on Blu-ray! The cost is $79.95 (Canadian dollars) and is available for pre-order now. You can pre-order if you are interested
here.
Here are the details they provide on the set:
CTV proudly presents a limited edition commemorative box set of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games for you to own on Blu-ray or DVD.
All the key moments of triumph are included, as Canada welcomes the world to compete for gold.
This special collection is comprised of 20 hours of Olympic Games stories and highlights, beautifully laid out on five discs in a deluxe box set.
Program highlights include:
A feature-length documentary telling the story of the Games and how Canadian athletes faced the world’s best in their quest to be at the top of the podium.
The story of each sport is unveiled for you to relive – just as the moments of excitement and emotion unfolded at Olympic Games venues in Vancouver.
Extensive bonus features are built-in to every disc, including a “behind the scenes” look at the Games, extensive highlights of key sports including Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Figure Skating, Curling, Skiing, Speed Skating and all the Freestyle Sports.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies in long-form feature entertainment and the lighting of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Cauldron.
With an advance order, you also receive a stunning book, featuring moments of the Olympic Winter Games through stories and captivating photography.
This ‘must-have’ collection of Canada’s Olympic Games legacy will be a treasured box-set for everyone’s home video library and will be enjoyed for generations to come.
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