Truth in 24 Blu-ray Collector's Edition Review

By Johan Laubscher

The Truth in 24 film series has been a highlight for Audi fans in recent years. Two of these films have been produced featuring two of the closest contested Le Mans 24 Hour races in recent times. 

Truth in 24 I was released in 2009 and covered the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours, a titanic battle between Audi and Peugeot which was ultimately decided by the weather. The first film was an instant hit followed by the second film being released in 2012. Truth in 24 II featured the 2011 Le Mans which was another close battle with Peugeot and a gap at the finish of under 14 seconds after 24 Hours.

Both films were released as free internet downloads via I-Tunes. Truth in 24 II also had a number of other viewing option as well, you can see our Truth in 24 II Viewing Guide HERE. 

Along with the opportunity to download the film for free, fans were also able to purchase both films on DVD. Up until now these films were only available as DVD products in hard copy form, however Audi as recently released a High Definition Truth in 24 Blu-ray Collector's Edition. For the first time fans will be able to own this cult classic set of motorsport films in Blu-ray format.

As was the case with the previous DVD versions, the new Blu-ray edition is a wonderful product and a beautiful addition to any collection. Our review of the Truth in 24 II DVD can be read HERE.

The Truth in 24 Blu-ray Collector’s Edition can be purchased via the links included HERE. 

We have provided a brief review of the Truth in 24 Blu-ray Collector's Edition below:

Truth in 24 Blu-ray Collector's Edition Review

The Blu-ray edition arrives in a very good looking hard-cover case. It looks very special and it is a nice touch that the product is not one of the industry-standard blue Blu-ray cases. The case also has a very good hefty feeling, adding to its high quality first impression.

Inside the case you will find both disks, one each for the two films. In the centre of the case an eleven page booklet is included, which features a brief look at Audi’s Le Mans history and the individual films.

The films themselves are beautifully pictured in High Definition, and allows another, more enhanced, chance to relive these two legendary Le Mans races.

A number of options are available to the viewer. Language and subtitle choices includes four languages, each with its own commentary/audio set on the disks. Bonus viewing material has also been included.

Disk highlights:

Language choice: English, German, Spanish and French

Subtitle choice: English, German, Spanish and French
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Video: HD 1080p ; 23.976 fps ; 16:9

DVD Menu

Bonus Material

Film: Full length versions of the films (Truth in 24 I = 98min ; Truth in 24 II = 83min)

The Truth in 24 Blu-ray Collector's Edition is certainly a great product, and will be a great addition to any Audi or Sportscar racing fan's collection. 

The Truth in 24 Blu-ray Collector’s Edition can be purchased via the links included HERE. 

Photo credit: Photos provided by author - cover image from Audi Sport Media

Truth in 24 on Blu-ray!

By Johan Laubscher

For Audi fans the pair of Truth in 24 films are cult classics. Audi surprised us all with the first edition, Truth in 24 I, after the exciting 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours. At the time it was very positively received by everyone. Following the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours, which was a nail biting action packed race, Audi announced a highly anticipated sequel title, Truth in 24 II, which covered the 2011 event.

These two films were brilliant and featured two of the hardest, and certainly the closest fought, Audi Le Mans victories. Both films have been available for free download in standard and high definition video, along with DVD versions for sale.

Today Audi Sport has announced a Collector's Edition which includes both films on a high definition Blu-ray disk. Fans can now enjoy a 170 minutes worth of video on the disk, including both films and extra content in beautiful high definition video.

The Truth in 24 Collector's Edition is available for purchase at the Truth in 24 website via the Adrenalin (Audi-shop) website and the DukeVideowebsite. A perfect gift for an Audi and/or sportscar racing enthusiast.

Link to Adrenalin (Audi Shop) Truth in 24 Blu-ray listing

Link to DukeVideo Truth in 24 Blu-ray listing

We have embedded the three Turth in 24 video trailers below, as a reminder of these brilliant films. 

Photo by Audi Sport Media

Truth in 24 II DVD Review - Why you should buy the DVD

Review of Truth in 24 II DVD - Why you should buy the DVD

By Johan Laubscher

The big hit of 2012 so far for Audi sports car fans has been the release of Truth in 24 II. The film is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Truth in 24 which featured the dramatic 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours. The new film features the even more dramatic and exciting 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours.

Scene from Truth in 24 II

The film was first shown on the American SPEED channel followed by iTunes and Youtube releases. The fans have been treated to a great film and have eagerly been awaiting the DVD release. The DVD release finally arrived on Thursday 7 June which allowed fans to order and own a copy of this genuine piece of Audi history.

We can tell you that the DVD is a wonderful piece of work and well worth the order. Bellow we list all the DVD features, so that you know exactly what it holds in store and more importantly why you should order this for your collection.

The DVD:

Truth in 24 II DVD

The original Truth in 24 DVD did not have a menu or any special features. It only contained the film which immediately started playing when the disk was inserted. Fans will be happy to learn that the new Truth in 24 II film has been treated to a lot of attention to detail for the enjoyment of the viewer.

The DVD comes in a very nicely made case. It is a very nice cardboard box which is tastefully decorated with Truth in 24 imagery.

The DVD has a simple but very effective menu which has beautiful red Truth in 24 images. The menu also offers a wide range of languages for the viewer. The DVD includes all four language versions of the film: English, German, Spanish and French.

Truth in 24 II DVD

Along with the feature length film the DVD also includes a bonus material section. The bonus material includes many short informative inserts which add greatly to the overall experience of the film. The bonus material includes: 

•           Film trailer
•           Scrutineering
•           Lead Engineer
•           Confusion
•           Cornering  

DVD highlights:

Language choice: English, German, Spanish and French.

DVD Menu

Bonus Material

Film: Full length version of the film (82 minutes)

The new Truth in 24 II film really is a treat for any Audi fan and owning the film on DVD is a great addition to any Audi and Le Mans collection. The film is well worth acquiring.

You can order the film via the link bellow. The film is priced at 12.90 Euros.

Link to DVD purchase

For more information regarding the film's online release and the various ways to attain the film online you can refer to the Audi Motorsport Blog Complete Truth in 24 II guide. View the guide HERE

The complete Truth in 24 II guide

By Johan Laubscher

Truth in 24 II has been available on the World Wide Web for just over a week. Many thousands of fans have already sampled the sequel to the highly acclaimed Truth in 24. The sequel was subject to a lot of hype and a delayed release date but it is with us now and there are a few different ways to watch this great new film. This article is aimed at being a complete guide to Truth in 24 II and covers all the legal ways of seeing the film.

Truth in 24 II Website

The Truth in 24 II website is full of interesting information and downloads. It is a good place to start one’s journey with Truth in 24 II. 

Link to Truth in 24 II website

DVD

The Truth in 24 II DVD is finally online. Available for purchase from Audi's Adrenalin website for 12.90 Euros. 

Link to DVD website

Audi USA website

The Audi of America website has a Truth in 24 II page which has various links and information. The website also contains good news with a DVD image and the words "available soon." The first Truth in 24 DVD is still available for purchase on the website (link to the right) and hopefully Truth in 24 II will be released on DVD soon.

Link to Audi USA website

SPEED 

The first time the public was able to see the film was with the SPEED television broadcasts of the film. However the version that was aired had to be shortened substantially to fit into the one hour time slot. The shortened version was a total of 45 minutes versus the 82 minutes of the full length film.  

The remaining SPEED airing dates include:

2 June 2012 at 02:00 pm ET

23 June 2012 at 02:30 pm ET

Link to Truth in 24 II SPEED broadcast schedule

iTunes

The expected iTunes release was the first time people outside of America would be able to watch the film. However the film was only released on a few iTunes stores namely: America, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and England. Only the English version of the film has been released onto iTunes.

Link to iTunes USA store

Link to iTunes UK Store

Link to Ireland iTunes store

Link to New Zealand iTunes store

Link to iTunes Australia store

Audi TV

A few days after the iTunes release Audi TV released a streaming version of both the English and German versions of the film.

Link to Audi TV - Truth in 24 II (English)

Link to Audi TV - Truth in 24 II (German)

YouTube

The iTunes release received much criticism from internet and popular forum websites regarding the limited distribution. Many suggested a YouTube release would be a great idea and would also increase the audience tenfold. By the end of the week Audi of America uploaded the full version of the English, German, French and Spanish versions onto Youtube in HD (720p) format.

The English version had received over 15000 views during its first weekend online, clearly it was a good move to upload the films. 

Truth in 24 II (English)

Truth in 24 II (German)

Truth in 24 II (French)



Truth in 24 II (Spanish)

Link to Youtube Truth in 24 II (English)

Link to Youtube Truth in 24 II (German)
Link to Youtube Truth in 24 II (French)
Link to Youtube Truth in 24 II (Spanish)

Truth in 24 II officially on YouTube in HD!

By Johan Laubscher

Almost a week after the release of Truth in 24 II on iTunes the film has officially gone live on Youtube. Audi America has uploaded the film onto its Youtube channel to much positive response from everyone. There had been some criticism of the iTunes release method and many had suggested on various internet forums that a Youtube release would be a brilliant idea and would widen the film's audience ten fold. Their wishes have been granted by Audi officially today.

Here is the film in HD. Enjoy!

Truth in 24 II - Every Second Counts