'Hairspray' & 'In the Land of Women' On HD DVD in Italy...

[Nov 5, 2007] Originally posted.
[Nov 14, 2007] Updated with further details.
[Nov 15, 2007] Confirmation plus updated details.

Mondo Home Entertainment has now confirmed that both Hairspray (2007) and In the Land of Women (2007) are now scheduled for an Italian HD DVD release, before the year ends. Click on the weblinks above for each HD DVD title's retail listing on Mondo's retail website.

Hairspray (2007) will be available to own in high-definition on single-disc HD DVD, come December 12, for € 29,90 RRP. Main feature is expected to be presented in 1080p High-Definition 16x9 2.35:1 with DTS-HD Master Audio (7.1 English & 5.1 Italian). Italian (HoH) subtitles are provided. Bonus material (*) includes but may not be limited to:

• Feature-length audio commentary from director and choreographer Adam Shankman, star Nikki Blonsky and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
• Deleted scenes with audio commentary from director and choreographer Adam Shankman and star Nikki Blonsky
• “Step By Step: The Dances of Hairspray” featurette offering how-to dance instruction
• “Hairspray Extensions” featurette

Another film, Il bacio che aspettavo/In the Land of Women (2007), starring Adam Brody, Kristen Stewart, Meg Ryan and Olympia Dukakis, will also be available to own in high-definition on HD DVD, come December 5, for € 29,90 RRP. Main feature will be presented in 1080p High-Definition 2.35:1 with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (English & Italian). Italian (HoH) subtitles are provided. Bonus material (*) includes but may not be limited to:

• Behind-the-scenes footage/featurette
  
• Interviews with the cast
  
• Trailers

(*) Subject to change.