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[Prospero]

Complete list
There are a ridiculous amount of notable releases this week, so this'll be multiple posts (I can't fit all the boxart images in a single post).

New:

Special editions:

(Three discs, one of which has a 200-minute making-of documentary. The film has 17 minutes of deleted scenes cut back in.)

 

[Prospero]

Back in print:

I thought this was already out. Guess not:

Criterion:

Robert Altman:

Takashi Miike:

Dario Argento:

Bad, bad horror:

Flaming Lips:

America's love affair with poker continues:

No boxart for the five-disc Jackie Chan box (but it's produced by Madacy Entertainment--beware).

No boxart for the 1925 silent version of the Wizard of Oz, with Oliver Hardy as the Tin Man.

There are roughly three jillion TV box sets out this week, including Six Feet Under S4, The OC S2, Kung Fu S3, and this lovely box:

 

[goodcow]

Audition for me, and that's it.

 

[sefskillz]

Audition for me, and that's it.

Don't forget Oldboy.

 

[Litigation Manuel]

Probably gonna look into the Flaming Lips videos. Also, that cover for Gladiator looks horrendous.

 

[distantmantra]

 

[Brian Fellows]

Gonna check out Layer Cake for sure.

 

[olimario]

Is that really Kurosawa's Samurai 7 or some shitty anime remake?

 

[distantmantra]

Is that really Kurosawa's Samurai 7 or some shitty anime remake?

It's futuristic anime remake of Seven Samurai. It's actually quite faithful to the film, but throw in a lot of mecha and warships. Mifune's character is also a robot.

Here is a link to a trailer if you're curious as to how they ruined it for you
http://www.samurai7.tv/

If you hate anime, you probably won't enjoy it. It's nowhere near as good as the film, but being a huge Kurosawa and anime fan I was able to appreciate it. And I typically hate samurai anime with a passion.

 

[blindrocket]

OLDBOY and L4YER CAKE for me.

 

[Mejilan]

Oooh, new Gladiator DVD? Details?

 

[olimario]

I'm sure Kurosawa was like, "What this film is REALLY missing is a bunch of giant mechs... I'll add it in the director's cut". Whoever made the anime sure had balls.

 

[distantmantra]

I'm sure Kurosawa was like, "What this film is REALLY missing is a bunch of giant mechs... I'll add it in the director's cut". Whoever made the anime sure had balls.

Much like that Seven Samurai 20XX game, they had the permission of the Kurosawa family to do it, along with some assistance from his son. Not that it prevents him from rolling in his grave, but still...

 

[Coin Return]

Audition, Oldboy, Layer Cake...and maybe New Jack City.

 

[CajoleJuice]

I love Gladiator, but screw that.

Wait, The Truman Show wasn't on DVD already? Awesome, I'm buying it.

 

[hiryu]

Layer Cake
Oldboy
Gladiator (They added back in 16 minutes of footage that was taken out after the AiCN screening)
Howling Special Edition

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Wait, a new Gladiator DVD?! Extended cut?!

I love Gladiator but never picked it up for some reason, glad I didn't!

 

[Matrix]

I love Gladiator, but screw that.

Wait, The Truman Show wasn't on DVD already? Awesome, I'm buying it.

Truman show is already out on dvd,but its barebones.

 

[blindrocket]

Slight word of caution, though if you don't already own Gladiator you probably don't really care, but this new version of Gladiator doesn't have the DTS soundtrack like the original 2 disc special edition did.
I'm not giving up my DTS for some deleted scenes.

 

[Prospero]

Oooh, new Gladiator DVD? Details?

Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Disc One: Extended Feature Film
All-new, widescreen extended version of the film, including 17 minutes of additional footage
Original Theatrical Version
Introduction to extended edition by Director Ridley Scott
"Are You Not Entertained?" Trivia track
All-new audio commentary by Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe

Disc Two: Documentary
"Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator - Extended-length (200 mins) documentary features never-before-seen footage

Disc Three: Behind the Scenes
Production Design Featurette and Gallery
Storyboard Demonstrations, Comparisons and Gallery
Ridleygrams: Ridley Scott's Own Sketches of "Maximus' Journey"
Costume Design Gallery
Behind-the-scenes and Cast Portrait Galleries
Visual Effects Explorations: Germania & Rome
Abandoned Sequences

It looks like the two-disc edition of Gladiator (with the aforementioned DTS track) is now out of print.

I dunno--that's one of my favorite Ridley Scott movies. But at $27.99 at Amazon the price is pretty steep if you already have the movie.

 

[Bigfoot]

Truman show is already out on dvd,but its barebones.

I never did get the barebones, so I'll probably pick this one up if it's cheap. Same with Happy Gilmore... I wanted to get it before but it was only packaged with Billy Madison and they were both Full Screen.

I already own Gladiator, but since it is one of my favourite movies, I'll rent the new DVD just to check out the extended version.

 

[Mejilan]

Thanks.

I have the original release, but will probably pick this one up as well... Along with that new Studio Ghibli flick that came out last week, I think.

 

[distantmantra]

Thanks.

I have the original release, but will probably pick this one up as well... Along with that new Studio Ghibli flick that came out last week, I think.

There were two Studio Ghibli films that came out last week: Pom Poko and My Neighbor The Yamadas. Pom Poko is great, but I don't care for Yamadas.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

I'm guessing this Gladiator is like the t.v. broadcast cut without the obvious edits and censoring.

 

[Macam]

Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, and Spider-Man get new editions annually.

 

[Mejilan]

There were two Studio Ghibli films that came out last week: Pom Poko and My Neighbor The Yamadas. Pom Poko is great, but I don't care for Yamadas.

Oh, hello. Added that one to my cart too. Thank you much.

 

[Quadrophenic]

Flaming Lips definately for me...maybe Oldboy too.

 

[bud]

That Chinese actress in The Transporter = worst actress ever.

Enjoyable action flick, though.

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

Wow, a lot of shitty "Special Editions" this week. Gladiator is the only one deserving of the treatment.

Howling 2?! ZOMGWTF! I've been waiting on that for ages. I want the Sybil Danning leather bustier bursting Werewolf secks goodness. I'll just set an A-B point on my DVD player for the part where she tears that bitch off - in fact, that sounds like a great new avatar.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, and Spider-Man get new editions annually.

Isn't this Gladiator's first "Special Edition" treatment? The one released since 2000 was 2 disc already and that was it.

 

[Drozmight]

(Three discs, one of which has a 200-minute making-of documentary. The film has 17 minutes of deleted scenes cut back in.)

OH! MAN!

 

[Error Macro]

Definitely doing the double-dip on The Truman Show. I think the new transfer is at 1.85:1 instead of 1.66:1 like the original, non-anamorphic release. Besides that, I might pick up Layer Cake if I can find it. Never seen it, but I adored Lock, Stock... and Snatch, so it's probably a sure thing. On a related note, I wish Guy Ritchie would do another crime/comedy. Revolver seems to be a straight drama piece, so that's a little disappointing.

 

[eLGee]

OH! MAN!

I've got it, and while I haven't gooten around seein' the documentary yet, the movie has a new and funny commentary with Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott.

 

[mattx5]

Uh oh, is this new release of Meaning of Life the watered down 1 disc set? Aren't they doing the same thing with ET? Downgrading from two discs to one?

*gulp*

 

[ChrisReid]

Oh wow, Ring Two. That's pretty hot.

 

[LM4sure]

maybe the transporter if i can get a good deal. everything else is garbage

 

[JPRaup]

maybe the transporter if i can get a good deal. everything else is garbage

this is garbage to you????




anyways, what is the news on Layer Cake?

I loved Snatch

 

[Crazymoogle]

Transporter cover looks...off...somehow.

Ah, Truman Show. Carrey's first example of how igorant the Oscar voting committee can be.

 

[Alucard]

Want more info on the new Transporter DVD! Cover looks dumb, but I'd still like to know what's on the insiiiiiiiiiiiide.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

wtf is up with that Transporter cover? I thought Jason Statham had a neck?

anyways, im getting Gladiator and Oldboy.

 

[Macam]

There's only one thing worth noting:

 

[Dan]

Oldboy and Planetes: Volume 2 for me. I'll rent Layer Cake.

 

[Miroku]

I saw Oldboy a few weeks ago. Its pretty awesome, and thoroughly twisted.

 

[temp]

It looks sort of off, but that Transporter cover is really nice. The best aside from the Criterion boxes, as usual.

 

[Fifty]

Word son!

 

[Jason]

I grabbed Planetes today. Anyone else have a problem with the first disc always becoming dislodged before opening it? It's happened to me 3 times already.... :/

I'll get the Flaming Lips and Happy Gilmore on tuesday.

 

[distantmantra]

I grabbed Planetes today. Anyone else have a problem with the first disc always becoming dislodged before opening it? It's happened to me 3 times already.... :/

I had that problem with volume one, but the disc played just fine in my player. I ordered volume two from The Right Stuf, and they sent back their entire inventory to Bandai because they received a ton of floater discs, demanding something in better condition. Bandai picked terrible cases for this set.

 

[Dead]

When I got volume 1 AND 2 of Planetes, the first disc was loose in the case as well. Every copy the store had was like that :/

 

[distantmantra]

When I got volume 1 AND 2 of Planetes, the first disc was loose in the case as well. Every copy the store had was like that :/

It's because Bandai used shoddy disc holders, and they don't appear to be listening to the rabid fanboy complaints over at AnimeOnDVD.

 

[.hacked]

Layer Cake
Oldboy

anime:
DearS Vol #1 DVD w/ Art Box
Di Gi Charat the Original Series Limited Edition
DNAngel, Vol #7
Fighting Spirit (Hajime No Ippo), Vol #7
Ghost Talkers Daydream
Hoop Days, Vol #2, Zone 2
Inu Yasha, Vol #33
Melody of Oblivion, Vol #2
Planetes Vol #2
Saiyuki Reload, Vol #4
Sakura Taisen, Ecole de Paris
Samurai 7, Vol #1 Limited Edition
Scrapped Princess, Vol #3 w/ Limited Figure