'300' On HD DVD Featuring HD DVD-Exclusive Extras, this July 31

[May 16, 2007] Originally posted.
[July 24, 2007] Updated with link to download trailer (around 70MB) introducing 300 on DVD & HD DVD.

On July 31, 300 will be battling its way from retail stores to your homes via a HD DVD/DVD Combo disc. Each disc will be priced at $39.99 SRP.

Main Feature on HD DVD side

• 1080p High Definition 16x9 2.4:1
• Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (English) & Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English, French & Spanish)
• English, French & Spanish subtitle options

Main Feature on the DVD side

• 480p Standard Definition 16x9 2.4:1
• Dolby Digital 5.1 (English, French & Spanish)
• English, French & Spanish subtitle options

HD DVD-exclusive (not on any other release/format) extras include:

• Bluescreen Picture-in-Picture Version: Director Zack Synder Compares the Pre-CGI-Enhanced Version to the Finished Film
• HD DVD Game Vengeance & Valor: Lead more Spartan Warriors into battle against Xerxes’ forces and test your combat-hardened knowledge of tactics and strategy
• Pick Your Own Favorite Scenes: Assemble your favourite clips and create your own montage
• Web-Enabled Features: Cool mobile downloads (Electronic Transaction Required)

Extras found on the 2-disc Special Edition DVD (Day-and-date on July 31) will also be ported over with some of them presented in 1080i High Definition.