HD DVD Format Blog: 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' 2-Disc HD DVD In Japan

Warner Home Video Japan has announced Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to be available in high-definition on a 2-disc HD DVD set. It will be available to own starting November 21 and has a RRP of 4,980 Yen. The 2nd disc will hold the other special features ported over from the DVD release including documentaries/featurettes listed below. (We're told to expect that all the special features on the 2nd disc will be presented in high-definition, pending further confirmation.)

Disc 1 - Main Feature Presentation (HD30)

1080p High Definition 16x9 2.4:1
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (English)
Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English & Japanese)
English & Japanese subtitle options
HD DVD-Exclusive Special Features Includes:
- In-Movie Experience! - Join the cast from Dumbledore's Army as they come together to share memorable moments, personal perspectives and fun facts, while watching the movie. The feature can be turned on/off.
- Web-Enabled Features
>> Pick Your Favorite Scene: Assemble favorite clips from the movie to create a montage and share them online.
>> Live Community Screening: Organize a virtual screening party

Disc 2 - Special Features Disc (HD15)

28 Focus Points Featurettes - Enjoy these fun and fascinating "making of" featurettes to discover just what is involved to create those amazing scenes and characters.
17 minutes of Additional Scenes
Trailing Tonks - Spend a day with Actress Nat Tena and receive a very personal and often wacky tour of the Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix stages.
Harry Potter: The Magic of Editing - Director David Yates and Editor Mark Day show what a difference a good edit makes to allow the viewers to edit a scene.
A&E documentary: The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter - Viewers take a thrilling look back at the past Harry Potter films in search of clues to the mysteries of the upcoming Harry Potter saga.