These two films are the first to get the “App Edition” treatment from Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Not only do the apps include full access — streaming and via download — to the feature film, they also include access to special features, photos, behind-the-scenes trivia and robust multi-lingual support.
The apps are free to download and provide the viewer with the first five minutes of the film, as well as limited access to some of the bonus content. Using in-app purchasing, users can buy the full version of the film. The Dark Knight App Edition [iTunes link] is $9.99 and the Inception App Edition [iTunes link] is $11.99.
We should point out that both Inception and The Dark Knight a re available for purchase from the iTunes Store and those downloads can be transferred to iOS devices. Pricing is nearly equivalent (Inception is $2 cheaper via the iTunes Store) but the App Editions offer a variety of interesting features.
The first big difference is availability. Warner Bros. tells us that the App Editions are available in more than 30 territories — including China, Brazil and the Netherlands — areas that didn’t have access to the films via the iTunes Store. Additionally, the menus in the apps are customized in 16 languages and subtitles are available in 34 different languages.
Beyond international accessibility, the app/movie experience itself is rewarding. Check out this video to see The Dark Knight in action:
A Tablet-Friendly Movie Experience
Thanks to my Blu-ray addiction, I actually have digital copies of both The Dark Knight and Inception. After purchasing The Dark...
