Looks like it.  I'll be holding out for the multi-disc special edition.

At least this debunks the Anniversary Cut of BR that's supposed to be due in theaters next year. {?}

Great movie...very well done. I want this.

Unless you absolutely have to have this version, it's best to wait for the deluxe edition.  No extras, No Scott commentary, No sale

I have to say I have never seen this film. I will deifnately be picking this dvd up though. Sounds awesome.

It is very likely that Warner will announce an HD-DVD version...  Thats what I'm waiting for

Still amazes me the slack some get with multiple releases of films and others get cooked.  

With the cash cow scheme, they could afford to at least put the film's trailers on as some sort of bonus.

dvd master wrote: So it's basically the exact same as the old one, just it comes in an amaray case instead of a snapper and will only include a widescreen version, instead of a flipper with both widescreen and foolscreen versions. Defintily not worth me picking this one up. I'll wait till next fall.
Exactly my sentiments.  Bide your time, and wait for the feature-packed editions.  I still haven't sat down and enjoyed this film (in either cut), but a friend of mine is a big fan.  I bought him the big collector's set with the script, booklets, and such some years ago.  He'll be digging into the big set next year, I'm sure.

-NJM

The Digital Bits have been reporting no extra material will be on the single disc release.

Most of you pretty much give a damn about the artwork but I strongly hope that the multidisc pack wich I'm about to get for sure will be way better. it's so simple, I dunno... I mean I wouldn't mind if it passed me by, it aint anything mindblowing.

It looks like there won't be any extras then!!!!

And couldn't they at least gave the DVD a different title!!! It's the exact same!!! People are going to get confused and buy the old one!!

And why do the US get it a month earlier???

This just looks like a rid yourself of the snapper case upgrade with a shiny new transfer. I take it that is exactly what it is?

Wow, they went all out with that redesign...

Besides, Warner included DTS on the Batman movies too so this could be a turn for the better.

I'm glad the theatrical relase will finally be on DVD, That is the version I am used to and love. I personally love the voice overs. I think the film moves very slow and is very confusing for first time veiwers without the voiceovers. I have the 1992 DVD release but only watched it once since it doesn't have the voice overs I like. Glad to get ALL versions next year. They did and AWESOME job on Legend, another amazing film Ridley Scott. Ridley is one of the most underated not so famous directers in the world. He does brillliant movies.

AIDIE wrote: ,only thing more to ask for is there going to be any DTS soundtrack ?I doubt it, Warner hate DTS.

So exactly how many versions are there of the freakin' film?

Well I'll be buying both versions. Its my favourite film of all time. Moody, beautifully shot and with a great storyline about humanity, slavery, love and redemption. I hope the new theatrical cut gets released outside the U.S. as I've never seen the film on a cinema screen and I'd love to. Roll on September

It will contain BOTH theatrical versions, US and international.

The set will include (so far)

1. The 1982 THEATRICAL CUT-INTERNATIONAL VERSION (has a few seconds more violence)
2. The 1992 'Directors Cut' (Whats the point?-I dont get it)
3. The 2005 Restored Cut-supposedly the REAL Directors Cut

Too bad they dont include the infamous WORKPRINT, which has only been seen in LA and Seattle (I was there-no warning, no word of mouth-a total surpise-I almost fainted-it was a 70mm print accidently sent from Warners vault. Damn-that was a night to remember-like seeing the Holy Grail!

Tigerclaw wrote: I want to make sure I understand...there's going to be 3 release of this film on DVD in the next year?
1 - Restored and Remastered DVD version (Director's Cut)
2 - The Final Cut (25th anniversary edition)
3 - Multi-disc Special Edition (3 version of the film)

It is kind of confusing. I for one am definately getting the 4 disc set with all the cuts of the film.

Going to be an awesome set,be great to see the original version again with the voiceover,warners is really going to town with versions to please all the fans somebody should take notice mr lucas.
My guesses are 1st disc original cut will have branched footage of the extended european release,2nd disc the directors cut disc 3 the 2007 final cut and finally disc 4 all the extra material.
And not forgetting this is getting a simultaneous HD/BLU RAY release so no double dipping at a later date,only thing more to ask for is there going to be any DTS soundtrack ?

Am I the only one who just doesn't get what's all the Blade Runner fuss about?

I wonder if they might use some of the "seamless branching" to keep the disc count down.
I will get this only if they clean up the print - my copy is hopless! Great movie but...

Nevermind my question..I just read the article again.

Chris wrote: So by that rationale we shouldn't care if it's released in Finland? I don't understand what compels people to make some of the comments on these pages.
No! That's not what I meant at all!

I meant that if it's released in US only, it doesn't matter since Warner will code it for regions through 1-4. What, doesn't anyone else buy their movies from US webstores? (besides, I certainly don't care if it's not released in UK since I'm not there to see it)

Now, unless by "release", dvdlover meant theatrical distribution, in which case it DOES matter.

dbduece has a point too, I'll probably get the 2-disc set and see myself.

Can't wait to see it on the big screen and to get the 4 disc set!

The Tinto Brass "Caligula" reference...funny yet tangentally relevent...thanks for the chuckle.  
 
Anyways, kids..this is how this whole BR mess is going to play out and you're going to like it! The Brothers Warners' are going to roll out this "restored" facimile of a Director's Cut on dvd and its gonna be chock full of extras..enough to get everyone's BR weenie just a' twitchin'...figuring that surely if WB is gonna put out a great package on a "faux" Director's cut then surely the 4 Movie, (??) disc package is going to be sheer nirvanna...

And like a fool, you'll wait for the bigger release..... and on the release date you're probably not even going to wait till you get it home before you rip it open....only to find that the extras package to this (strangly unspecified number of discs) compliation is good..really good actually..BUT IT AINT AS GOOD AS THE EXTRAS THAT CAME WITH THAT SEP 06 RELEASE....And then you're really gonna want to run into traffic once you realize that the great package you were stupid enough to thumb your nose at back in September is now impossible to buy thru legitimate channels due to the moratorium and you're gonna find yourself trolling thru Ebay like a crack addict trying to get your hands on a copy of the that damn 2006 release...

The interplay between the "have's" and "have nots" of the 2006 release will serve as an interesting case study in microeconomics for years to come.

Don't say I didn't warn you....

Rip me apart all you want, but I watched this movie for the first time last summer, and I nearly fell asleep, which is a first for me.  I have never fallen asleep watching a movie, and I nearly gave up on this when I started to drift off.  But I stuck through it.

Hands down, this is the most boring movie I have ever sat through.  

Yes

Director's Cut or Theatrical Cut, it's never made much of a difference to me as I feel about the same way about both, but I can't wait to upgrade from the grainy and blurry video on Warner's old DVD.

Never seen this.

Really want to, though.  Quite a bit of hype going around with this announcement.

Boy, he does like tinkering with his films doesn't he? Still, this has been a long time coming. But anyone else here reluctant to shell out on DVDs they're almost certain they'll end replacing with HD-DVDs (or more likely Blu-ray)???

Who cares if it's released in the UK or not? WB are famous of releasing their discs coded for regions 1-4 so they will work almost anywhere regardless of player. Only thing you need to worry about is your capacity to handle NTSC signal.

(besides, I'm Finnish)

I've never seen the movie, but I can't miss out on a set like that!

Please say it will be released in the UK as well!

Not only a well deserved 4 disc set but also it'll be in cinemas for a limited period next year as well. All together now. YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
OH YES IN 2007 THE YEAR OF THE GEEK WILL SURFICE

From what I read at The Digital Bits, the 2 disc will have different bonus features than the 4 disc.  I have the regular editions of Gladiator (DTS) and the extend edition, Theritical & Director's Cut of Kingdom of Heaven and the extended edition of Black Hawk Down.  If the bonus features are "ground breaking" (their words not mine), then I might double dip, but probably not.

Well, I like the film but dont love it. So I am glad that there will be a standard Two-Disc Special Edition. I'll pick that one up.

whats the point? wait for the big dvd next year