Empire of the Sun: Special Edition (UK - DVD R2)
We have an early peek at the artwork for Warner's forthcoming Special Edition
Title: Empire of the Sun: Special Edition
Starring: Christian Bale
Released: 6th March 2006
SRP: £19.99
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced the release of Empire of the Sun: Special Edition for the 6th of March, priced at around £19.99. The disc will feature an anamorphic widescreen transfer and Dolby Digital audio, but we don't have any specific details relating to bonus material at this time. We can, however, bring you an early look at the artwork. Be sure to check back at a later time for an update.
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Starring: Christian Bale
Released: 6th March 2006
SRP: £19.99
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced the release of Empire of the Sun: Special Edition for the 6th of March, priced at around £19.99. The disc will feature an anamorphic widescreen transfer and Dolby Digital audio, but we don't have any specific details relating to bonus material at this time. We can, however, bring you an early look at the artwork. Be sure to check back at a later time for an update.
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Aaron Schneiderman
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A chill ran down my spine when I saw this announcement. "Empire of the Sun" is probably Steven Spielberg's most under appreciated film. I have always believed that it was over shadowed by the simultaneous release of Bernardo Bertolucci's equally impressive "The Last Emperor." Thank you, Warner Brothers for finally giving this film the attention it deserves.
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mam been wanting this forever
My mam been wanting this forever
Now here we go! Warner should be releasing it here soon then if it's announced there.
I haven't seen this yet. It is on my too see list.
Hmmmm..strange....it sayes here that the release date is March 2006...........so...how come I got it for Christmas this year 
So some details of it:
-great presentation both Audio and Video
(Polish Edition: English 5.1/2.0 Polish 5.1 Russian Dub 5.1)
-2nd Disk:
Trailer
60 minutes documentary "Chinese Odysey"- about making the movie.
I belive it is the same Edition
So some details of it:
-great presentation both Audio and Video
(Polish Edition: English 5.1/2.0 Polish 5.1 Russian Dub 5.1)
-2nd Disk:
Trailer
60 minutes documentary "Chinese Odysey"- about making the movie.
I belive it is the same Edition
It was also released in the Netherlands about a month ago.
It contains a nice clean transfer and a decent 5.1 soundtrack, and indeed the documentary A China Odyssey, which is not 60 minutes (not even in R1/NTSC land), but 49 min, and narrated by (yes!) Martin Sheen. This is the same docu that was on the good old Laserdisc, and unfortunately still looks like it came of an old video mastertape. Still, it is a very good behind-the-scenes docu, that really shows how big this movie is in scale, in the pre-CGI era of cinema. I'm just so glad this movie wasn't made recently, it just wouldn't be the same. Just look at the crowds in the first act or later on, the aeroplanes. It's the real thing, and you can feel it. That's how movies should be made. Bravo Mr. Spielberg!
It contains a nice clean transfer and a decent 5.1 soundtrack, and indeed the documentary A China Odyssey, which is not 60 minutes (not even in R1/NTSC land), but 49 min, and narrated by (yes!) Martin Sheen. This is the same docu that was on the good old Laserdisc, and unfortunately still looks like it came of an old video mastertape. Still, it is a very good behind-the-scenes docu, that really shows how big this movie is in scale, in the pre-CGI era of cinema. I'm just so glad this movie wasn't made recently, it just wouldn't be the same. Just look at the crowds in the first act or later on, the aeroplanes. It's the real thing, and you can feel it. That's how movies should be made. Bravo Mr. Spielberg!
Excellent excellent movie
How did you get this title for Xmas? Well, could it be that it's the Polish Edition (apparently) and you are in Poland and what the initial article is refering to is the UK R2 release. Please enjoy your DVD and stop trying to be clever. Getting DVD's first isn't something to aspire to in life. It's just sad. Particularly come March when everyone and his dog will be able to purchase Emp. of the Sun and probably cheaper. I think the film is beautiful but I won't be buying it until it is reduced in price, as I've just done with Duel (£4.99) and Jaws (£5.99), later in the year. The end result will be the same though. I will have seen the film again, just as you have, but it will have cost me less so that I was able to buy more DVD's. Think about what's good in life. Being the first to own yet more plastic isn't cool fella. Discuss.
This buying of DVD's is a disease in itself. Think about what you buy, how you buy and more importantly, why it makes a difference owning something before anyone else. There's nothing worse than someone talking about a film and having someone else spouting off 'Mnn yes. I've had that film for ages'. No one cares. I was first to have a pooh in my house this morning. So what? You don't get me taking a picture of it and downloading it onto the internet as proof. I'm sure you're a lovely person and I bare you no ill will. But then again, with a name like £ukasz, maybe you are just a knob after all. Happy New Year.
Martin Sheen narrates the doc... oh well, I still liked "Apocalypse Now." I guess I can stomach through it.
Intergalactic Ponce wrote: This buying of DVD's is a disease in itself. Think about what you buy, how you buy and more importantly, why it makes a difference owning something before anyone else. There's nothing worse than someone talking about a film and having someone else spouting off 'Mnn yes. I've had that film for ages'. No one cares. I was first to have a pooh in my house this morning. So what? You don't get me taking a picture of it and downloading it onto the internet as proof. I'm sure you're a lovely person and I bare you no ill will. But then again, with a name like £ukasz, maybe you are just a knob after all. Happy New Year.
i don't get whatis your problem dude......is there something wrong about my post ...i just was wondering how is it possible that I get this Edition sooner than it'll be released in UK- since all other titles are always released way earlyer in UK tahn in Poland......so relax man..and Happy New Y"ear to
i don't get whatis your problem dude......is there something wrong about my post ...i just was wondering how is it possible that I get this Edition sooner than it'll be released in UK- since all other titles are always released way earlyer in UK tahn in Poland......so relax man..and Happy New Y"ear to
Oh, right. Sorry about that. I'm in the wrong room.
£ukasz D wrote: Hmmmm..strange....it sayes here that the release date is March 2006...........so...how come I got it for Christmas this year
So some details of it:
-great presentation both Audio and Video
(Polish Edition: English 5.1/2.0 Polish 5.1 Russian Dub 5.1)
-2nd Disk:
Trailer
60 minutes documentary "Chinese Odysey"- about making the movie.
I belive it is the same Edition
Umm...there's a little thing on cameras these days...called a FLASH. Use it.
So some details of it:
-great presentation both Audio and Video
(Polish Edition: English 5.1/2.0 Polish 5.1 Russian Dub 5.1)
-2nd Disk:
Trailer
60 minutes documentary "Chinese Odysey"- about making the movie.
I belive it is the same Edition Umm...there's a little thing on cameras these days...called a FLASH. Use it.
Who'd a thought that that little boy would grow up to be a closet homosexual with a car crash fetish? 
I'm pretty sure that little boy grew into a psychopathic killer, a not-so-closeted Ewan McGregor lover, Batman, and a buff dragon slayer. I'm not recalling the car crash fetish.
No. What you've gone and done there is confuse the writer J.G.Ballard (and the character from the film) with the actor Christian Bale.
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