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MGM announces SGU Season Two for May 31 – DVD only

As we reported back in March, the second season of Stargate Universe is coming to DVD this spring (Region 1 – North America). MGM and Twentieth-Century Fox Home Entertainment officially announced the release today, bumping up the release date from the previously reported date of June 7 to May 31! That means you’ll be able to own the final 20 episodes of SGU just 22 days after the last episode airs on Syfy Channel.

Pre-order the 5-disc set now at Amazon.com to lock in the current discount price of $32.99 (34 percent off, subject to change) and support GateWorld with your purchase!

The studio isn’t planning a Blu-ray release in the U.S. at this stage — at least not that it has announced yet. It’s certainly possible that it may come later, like the recently announced Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series — which comes two years after the DVD edition (story).

Once again, that list of bonus features includes:

  • Robert Carlyle Directs
  • Andy Mikita Directs
  • Eli’s Mom Comes on Board
  • Brian J. Smith’s First Fight
  • Crashing a Shuttle
  • The Seed Ship with Joe Mallozzi
  • Saying Goodbye to Sgt. Riley
  • Lou Diamond Phillips on Guest Stars
  • Lt. Scott Gets Hit By A Car
  • Inside “Cloverdale” with Brad Wright
  • How to Get Sucked Into Space
  • SGU Welcomes You to New Mexico’s Bisti Badlands
  • Deconstructing Destiny
  • A Day in the Life of Jamil Walker Smith
  • Transplant Day
  • Sitting Down with Mike Dopud
  • Bringing the Bridge to Life
  • Louis Ferreira vs. Colonel Young
  • Pitches: A Journey of Friendship and Discovery
  • Behind the Season 2 Finale – “Gauntlet”

Video is presented in anamorphic widescreen, and audio in English – 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish – Dolby Digital. The release also includes English and Spanish subtitles.

In the United Kingdom Season Two will be available on both DVD (£49.99) and Blu-ray (£59.99), indicating that the lack of a high-def release in the U.S. is probably a strategic decision for that market, rather than the studio’s lack of resolve in supporting the Blu-ray format.

The Complete Final Season will be available in the U.K. on July 4.

NEXT: The full press release

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Darren

Darren created GateWorld in 1999 and is the site's managing editor. He lives in the Seattle area with his wife and three spin-off Stargate fans.

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  • That is ridiculous. I pre-ordered SGA on Blu-ray because I had been waiting for an HD release. I have SGU Season 1 on Blu-ray. I'm not going to pay for an SD copy of a show that I already have recorded in 720p.

  • If your internet connection is fast enough, Netflix Instant is getting SGU Season 2 episodes already. Last I saw up to 2.15.

  • Looks like i'll have to buy one soon, before they go out of stock because of people in other countries importing it.

  • I agree with Austin. Got great news with SGA blu ray but now THIS? This makes absolutely no financial sense. Why would I want to buy a SD version of a series when I already own the first season in HD? Not to mention when I can watch it on Netflix in HD streaming anytime I want. No BD = No purchase. Sorry MGM, I'm a big Stargate fan and a completist when it comes to collection my shows on DVD/Blu ray, but I also like to be consistent in my collections. There's no reason NOT to do it in BD. Its not like shows like Smallville or Doctor Who where earlier seasons were shot in SD but you can buy later seasons on Blu ray.

    I thought that releasing Stargate Atlantis on blu ray was their way of throwing a bone to us Stargate fans who are mourning the departure of Stargate from TV, but they keep on doing stuff that makes us even more upset.

  • And because we haven't been kicked in the teeth enough. Let's give the few remaining fans of a show with the most drop dead gorgeous sfx of any show currently on TV... no Blu Ray release.

    Thanks guys. Way to make someone who supported you to the end feel great.

  • ill wait for the blu ray. It'll eventually be released. Like the article said, its a strategic move to make more money off the series before they shelve it. Theres no possible way that this season dosnt get released on blu ray.

  • This Absolutley SUX no season three and now NO BLU RAY Copy just doing DVD only, by gee MGM whats up with yah. The biggest franchise and you're kissing it off.

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