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September 22nd, 2000
Lotta updates
I'm pretty sure if you're reading this now and follow DVD
to the extreme, this is all old news, so bear with me.
First up, the X-Men DVD will NOT have a DTS
audio track as originally planned. I apologize for any
confusion, but Fox has stated that having both audio tracks
on the discs effect the quality of the video. I say kudos to
Fox, who make sure we're getting the most for our buck and
not to disappoint any fans.
Gladiator has been officially announced, and will
be hitting November 21st! It will indeed be a two disc set,
and seems magnificent. November is going to be a huge month
for summer titles (and Dreamworks owns 11/21 with "Chicken
Run" too... but there will be Fox's X-Men as well), and
Gladiator really sweetens it all. There will be eleven
deleted scenes totaling about 25 minutes in length, with
optional commentary from Ridley Scott. Scott has also done a
commentary for the whole film with editor Pietro Scalia and
cinematographer John Mathieson which should be a good
listen. A special montage is being created for this release
that will total 7 minutes, plus there will be an interview
with composer Hans Zimmer (one of my favorite composers)
about the music, the HBO "First Look" feaurette, an hour
documentary about the real Gladiator games, trailers, behind
the scenes production photos and stills, storyboards TV
spots, cast and crew bios, production notes, a diary from
actor Spencer Treat Clark and to sweeten all of this, a
Dolby Digital 5.1 track and DTS track all on the same disc.
The transfer is anamorphic as well, something that we've
come to expect from Dreamworks. Mark your calenders for this
one!
Two big Disney summer hits, Scary Movie and
Gone In 60 Seconds will make their DVD debuts on
December 5th and 12th. Scary Movie has deleted scenes, the
trailer and other details to be announced, while 60 Seconds
will have an audio commentary, trailer and other details to
be announced as well. Each will feature anamorphic
transfers, plus 5.1 audio. I'm curious about Scary Movie and
the whole re-dubbing of a certain line about Gwenyth
Paltrow, at the request of Harvey Weinstein...we'll see soon
enough.
And older Pokéfans, you're out of luck. Like the
first movie's release, Pokémon: The Movie 2000
will have a full frame transfer. I mentioned a few
updates ago that the transfer was still to be announced and
the controversy over the first movie's transfer and how it
was not widescreen, so, it's final, and to you kiddies who
like widescreen and fans, it is disappointing.
We got some new disc reviews for ya... Ren gives his look
at an action favorite,
Face/Off,
while I check out the
original
Rushmore disc. Trust me, the
Criterion
is a ton better and worth the extra money.
I'll also be adding another new member to the website
next time, so stayed tuned for that! Have a good weekend,
everyone!
- Zach B.
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