Question:
Over at the Home Theatre forum and the DVD File forum, it is now being reported that the 2 disc edition of E.T. will also feature the original version on the second disc:nuts:
That's right. You will not have to buy the overly expensive gift set to get your hands on the original version.
All we need now is some confirmation that this will also turn up on the R2 release.
Also, it is being reported that there is NO isolated score on the disc. Instead there is the option of listening to John Williams' live performance over the film (complete with audience noise!)
Still have cancelled my gift set order....
This is great news. My girlfriend has been umming and ahhing over which version to buy. She wanted both films at a nice price without the needless CD ,Script and Senotype ( which most fans will have already, if they are diehard).
This is the answer.
Grand. Cheers Martin
MVT.
:rocker: and to reiterate :rocker:
:clap:
I hate them for this. My 3 disc has already shipped:(
Have read the HTF and DVDFile posts but I'm still not sure if this is for both the Canadian (French:oh-hum: ) R1 and the US R1, anyone confirm?
Something makes me think that this news will incorporate all countries and Regions. Universal are cheeky as hell. Screw the public. Yeah that's going to make us wanna buy more releases.
:brickwall :brickwall
MVT
Originally posted by Mattvert11
Something makes me think that this news will incorporate all countries and Regions. Universal are cheeky as hell. Screw the public. Yeah that's going to make us wanna buy more releases.
:brickwall :brickwall
MVT
How are they 'screwing the public' by offering a cheaper way to own both versions ? :confused:
Originally posted by Martin Ball
All we need now is some confirmation that this will also turn up on the R2 release.
Well the R4 version doesn't have it and the disc is dual coded to R2/4
Originally posted by LouBarlow
How are they 'screwing the public' by offering a cheaper way to own both versions ? :confused:
How many tens of thousands of people have already ordered the Gift Set because and only because they wanted to own the original 82' version. Universal have mislead the consumers into parting with the best part of £40 because they did not allow us to know the fact that the Original would be on the simple 2-disc set.
Yeah it is great for those who have yet to order. But think of the people who have lost up to £30 for the extra bits.
Maybe i did not make myself clear.
:o :o
MVT
3rd disc must be the soundtrack CD.
The CAD R1 has French 5.1 track in place of the 2002 score, which can be played over the film :( R1 USA is the one to buy.
Originally posted by Martin Ball
That's right. You will not have to buy the overly expensive gift set to get your hands on the original version.
Though you can get the 3 disc for £24 from Amazon.ca for the 3-disc set if you use this coupon: CANADASMAG5T ($10 off $50)
Originally posted by Mattvert11
Maybe i did not make myself clear.
:o :o
MVT
No you made yourself perfectly clear, but I fail to see how its Universal's fault you 'jumped the gun' without waiting for confirmed specifications ? :confused:
Originally posted by Panavision
3rd disc must be the soundtrack CD.
The CAD R1 has French 5.1 track in place of the 2002 score, which can be played over the film :( R1 USA is the one to buy.
What's the point of the 2002 score you can play over the film, when you get a soundtrack CD anyway? Don't think the French 5.1 on the CAD R1 is that much of a problem (can't say I'd play the film with just the score anyway).
Originally posted by Mattvert11
Yeah it is great for those who have yet to order. But think of the people who have lost up to £30 for the extra bits.
Who would use a retailer that charges before shipping? :shocker:
They can cancel if it bothers them.
Otherwise, consider it a collectors set (which is what it is), which will be worth a fair bit if you wanted to sell it on ebay.
What's the point of the 2002 score you can play over the film, when you get a soundtrack CD anyway? Don't think the French 5.1 on the CAD R1 is that much of a problem (can't say I'd play the film with just the score anyway).
I tell a lie, it's apparently on the CAD edition. Universal are making all this confusing. The 2002 score should sound stunning if recorded correctly.
Now, the question is: Is the cover billingual?
Who would use a retailer that charges before shipping?
Quite a few of us :)
I cant find any information to confirm Martin Ball's post. Can anyone else find another company (Ie Universal or whoever) to verify this change? - I cant :confused:
I just reposted what had been mentioned on other forums. On HTF people have posted screenshots of the menu for disc 2 which confirms the presence of the original version - unless they have been faked.
I can't personally confirm it is true - just that it appears to be so.
Originally posted by LouBarlow
No you made yourself perfectly clear, but I fail to see how its Universal's fault you 'jumped the gun' without waiting for confirmed specifications ? :confused:
I did not 'jump the Gun'. If you had read all the posts on the thread then you would have realised that my girlfriend and i were waiting to discover which version turned out to be the best.
Secondly. There are a plentiful amount of consumers who use e-tailers that charge when placing an order.
Many people who don't purchase thousands of DVD's will have heard the fact that this is only a 10 week release window and therefore jumped straight in without the confirmation of features.
At the end of the day. You and I and the whole DVD community would like to feel that at every oppourtunity we as consumers are not being taken for a ride.
MVT :) :) :)
Originally posted by Martin Ball
I just reposted what had been mentioned on other forums. On HTF people have posted screenshots of the menu for disc 2 which confirms the presence of the original version - unless they have been faked.
Got a direct link to these posts please.
here they are
http://needotherstuff.com/et.htm
Hmm - I may wait a day or so for them to get official confirmation from universal.
Makes that second disc a but crowded, though. But pretty good news for those of us that weren't tempted by DVD Soon...
Okay, has anyone actually got their hands on a copy of the R1 USA version and can confirm this? Discemporium are shipping it (although at £20.99), ********* only seem to have the Canadian version at the minute. Good news though (for those who haven't ordered already), I was about to fork out £40.00 for the Gift Set.
See here as well for more info:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?threadid=100920
yeah, i'd like confirmation on this, if if its true i wont get the ultimate set, i'll just get the 2 disk set... but would like solid confirmation first. Can't wait to get this as soon as ********* are stocking the american widescreen version :)
my copy is packing with play!
This is what they have for the breakdown of the dvds
* DISC 1 - 2002 VERSION / An introduction by Steven Spielberg / Isolated John Williams Live at the Shrine Auditorium Feature Score / Space Exploration
* DISC 2 - 1982 VERSION / Steven Spielberg: A Look Back / Original Theatrical Trailer / DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess / (Playback: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX)
* DISC 3 - The Evolution and Creation of E.T. / John Williams Conducts the Orchestra The Reunion / The 20th Anniversary Premiere / Designs / Photograhhs and Marketing / Production Notes / Cast and Filmmakers / DVD-Rom Features including Total Axess / (English Playback: Dolby Digital Surround and French Subtitles)
erm, that breakdown iss for the ultimate git set, what we r wondering is whetehr the 2 dik set will also have the 1982 version aswell.... :)
* DISC 1 - 2002 VERSION / An introduction by Steven Spielberg / Isolated John Williams Live at the Shrine Auditorium Feature Score / Space Exploration
* DISC 2 - 1982 VERSION / Steven Spielberg: A Look Back / Original Theatrical Trailer / DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess / (Playback: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX)
* DISC 3 - The Evolution and Creation of E.T. / John Williams Conducts the Orchestra The Reunion / The 20th Anniversary Premiere / Designs / Photograhhs and Marketing / Production Notes / Cast and Filmmakers / DVD-Rom Features including Total Axess / (English Playback: Dolby Digital Surround and French Subtitles)
Well that doesn't sound right - basically people are saying the 2 disc set contains the contents of disc 2 and 3 combined.
I seriously doubt that there will be a 3rd disc in the Ultimate Set. Expect a lot of angry customers Universal!
Ever since this was first announced I knew the release would be a farce - but I wasn't expecting it to be this mismanaged!
I'm really not sure about this one.
If the Region 1 release has the original version on the second disc, should the Regions 2 and 4 not have the same?
From various Region 4 reviews this is not the case.
Unless Universal are doing a Survivor Series '97 Screw Job, and telling consumers a lot of BS.
You'd think a company as big as Universal, with a film as big as this on their books, would have done a better job with marketing and whatnot. This is turning into a similar situation as the Back To The Future madness :nuts:
The above is true in respect of he reports of the Region 4 contents: I have it, as I have reviewed it, and I can confirm that it is Dual R4 / R2 coded, and does not feature the original version.
I've heard a rumour that in a weird marketing gimmick, some of the two disc sets will at random feature the original film on the second disc, but there is no way to tell from the packaging if you have bought this version or not.
Just kidding. :D Doesn't sound too outlandish at this point tho.
Disc 3 could be the film score now.
Originally posted by tones
The above is true in respect of he reports of the Region 4 contents: I have it, as I have reviewed it, and I can confirm that it is Dual R4 / R2 coded, and does not feature the original version.
Is it possible you have a preview copy and retail copies will contain the 1982 version?
Hmmmm AFAIK it's like this...
2 Disc Version
DISC ONE
2002 VERSION
Isolated John Williams live music score
Steven Spielberg: A Look Back & Space Exploration
DISC TWO
The evolution and creation of ET
John Williams conducts the orchestra
The reunion
ET achieves and trailer
DVD-ROM features with Total Axess includes behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, etc.
Widescreen anamorphic format
3 Disc Verson
DISC 1
2002 VERSION
An introduction by Steven Spielberg
Isolated John Williams Live at the Shrine Auditorium Feature Score / Space Exploration
DISC 2
1982 VERSION / Steven Spielberg: A Look Back / Original Theatrical Trailer / DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess / (Playback: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX)
DISC 3
The Evolution and Creation of E.T.
John Williams Conducts the Orchestra The Reunion
The 20th Anniversary Premiere
Designs
Photographs and Marketing
Production Notes
Cast and Filmmakers
DVD-Rom Features including Total Axess / (English Playback: Dolby Digital Surround and French Subtitles)
So if you want the 1982 version, the collectors series is what you need.
James
DVD File has an article on this now - including the information that all Internet sites are being kept out of the marketing/pre-release copies. They're tryng to get confirmation, so we'll see.
Not really a fantastic idea to cause so much confusion just before a major release. I think somebody at Universal marketing could be in a wee bit of trouble for this one...
OK here it is...
CONFIRMED
The Region 1 E.T. 2 Disc set DOES contain the 2002 Special Edition AND the original 1982 release.
Confirmed by Sandi @ Disc Emporium who has it in her hands :)
Trying to find out what's in the 3 Disc'r set now.
James
But has it lost some of the extras as a result - as listed in this (http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ReviewID=2105) region 4 review?
I received my copy from play, it does contain both versions accross both discs.
And both have DD5.1EX and DTS 5.1ES
Sheepking
I'm assuming that the Play discs are Canadian?
Are they missing anything due to the French language tracks?
Oh, and what about the packaging? Is it bilingual?
cheers
Richie
OK - here's the Ultimate Gift Set details:
4-Disc Box Set;
Disc 1: Feature Film (2002 version of "E.T. The Extraterrestrial," originally released in 1982), Isolated John Williams Live Music Score, One-On-One With Steven Spielberg" (The director explains, in an introduction, why "E.T." is perhaps the closest film to his own heart. Steven Spielberg reveals his thoughts and experiences about how making "E.T." forever changed his life), "Space Exploration" (Explore the Solar System & Universe Guided by E.T.);
Disc 2: "The Evolution Of E.T." (Behind-the-scenes, from idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film. Features never-before-seen footage from 1982, Henry Thomas screen test, and interviews with the talent and filmmakers), "Creating E.T." (E.T. design then and now. From original concept, through computer graphic enhancements in 2002. Featurette includes interviews with filmmakers and the team from I.L.M.), John Williams Conducts the Orchestra (Enjoy an exclusive look at the preparation, rehearsal and performance of John Williams as he conducts a 100-piece orchestra live, at the 2002 Premiere of "E.T." - at the Shrine Auditorium), "The Reunion" (Cast and crew reunite to discuss their experiences), Conceptual Stills, Original Advertising Materials on Making the Film, Production Photos, E.T. Archives, 2002 Trailer, DVD-Com: Features Through Total Axess Web Site: More Never-Before-Seen Footage, Interviews With Cast And Crew At 2002 E.T. Premiere, 1982 On-Set Interviews;
Disc 3: The Original 1982 Version of the Film (115min., Dolby Surround Sound);
CD Audio: Remastered CD Soundtrack;
A Complete Script;
An Exclusive Limited Edition Senitype;
NOTE: Available only through December 31, 2002
Originally posted by WildWayz
The Original 1982 Version of the Film (115min., Dolby Surround Sound)
This can't be correct surely? DTS on the 2 disc set and only Dolby Surround on the Ultimate set!
Not sure - I think it's DTS tho.
I copied and pasted it from Enterprise DVD's site which they just updated.
James
This is getting very very confusing. What we need is someone with the special collector's edition, to give us an idea of what's actually on that, and then compare that to the 2 disc version.
Or an official statement from Universal, which would be nice...
Sandi from Disc Emporium said the Ultimate one might be in tonight or tomorrow. She'll confirm it then.
James
Is there any further information about this??
From the horse's mouth:
http://www.nbc4.tv/entertainment/1719620/detail.html
Whats the packaging like for the collectors edition?
i'm thouroughly confused :/ but i ordered the ultimate gift set when it was $55 CAD from dvdsoon, so i'm just stick with that...lol
it's a bit of a mess though!!!
All i want to know is, will the Collectors Edition packaging fit nicely amongst all my amaray cases or is it some huge bugger that won't fit anywhere (a la Wicker Man pine box)?
Future Entertainment have the 2 disc version for £14.99
http://www.futureent.com/dvd/details.php?id=7538
And their details say...
Disc One:
• Feature film--2002 version
• Isolated John Williams live music score
• The evolution and creation of ET
• John Williams conducts the orchestra
• The reunion
• ET achieves and trailer
• DVD-ROM features with Total Axess includes behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, etc.
• Steven Spielberg: A Look Back & Space Exploration
Disc Two:
• Feature film--1982 version (Dolby Surround English/French/Spanish only)
• Widescreen anamorphic format
• Number of discs: 2
Ordered ? You Bet !
Got my E.T today (2 disc) :D
And yep - both versions are on the discs.
Also, the packaging is bad. Sleeveless foldout poo.. and the security stickers are harder to get off than usual so it removes a little of the front/back finish (kinda like when u remove celotape from a magazine to get the cover discs off).
James
I don't know if anyone else has elaborated on this, but sadly the extras have been cut down on the regular region 1 edition to make room for the 1982 cut on disc 2. The main documentary has been cut to around half the quoted (from the R4) 50 minute run-time, and runs a mere 24 minutes. It still features Henry Thomas' screen test, though, and a fair amount of behind-the-scenes footage from the original shoot.
But no deleted scenes/alternate ending are included, which will apparently feature on the extended documentary on the region 1 gift set. There is also a fair bit of repetition between the 'Reunion' and 'Making of' featurettes on the two-discer, which doesn't help. The featurette 'The Music of ET: A conversation with John Williams' is missing completely (again compared to the R4).
The actual specs for the R1 two-discer (paraphrased from the cover/insert from my Canadian version) are:
Disc 1
-2002 version of movie in anamorphic widescreen with non-ex/es flagged dd5.1 EX and dts-es soundtracks (plus French dd5.1 EX).
-Intro by Senor Spielbergo
-Live score by John Williams (from the 2002 premiere)
-Footage of Williams preparing, rehearsing and performing at the 2002 premiere (17 mins)
-Silly space exploration thing 'narrated' by ET
Disc 2
-1982 version of movie in anamorphic widescreen with non-ex/es flagged dd5.1 EX and dts-es soundtracks (plus French & Spanish dd2.0)
-Spotlight on Location: The making of ET featurette (24 mins)
-The Reunion (17 mins)
-Conceptual drawings, production photos, marketing campaigns etc (stills)
-2002 ET trailer
-BTTF dvd trailer
-DVD-ROM Total Axess stuff
It's not a bad package by any means, but it's a shame that the deleted scenes were axed entirely (from the documentary), as was that other John Williams featurette. Still, 15 quid for both versions plus extras is a bit of a bargain, and the remastered soundtracks are lovely. Fingers crossed the UK dvd is the region 4 disc, so then I can rent it and, err, you-know-what the missing extras.
Edit: Oops, I didn't see that someone else has posted this info long before me on the other ET thread. You can't win 'em all.
Originally posted by gavinhanly
From the horse's mouth:
http://www.nbc4.tv/entertainment/1719620/detail.html
:clap: for Mr Spielberg.
Hope he talks his mate Mr Lucas into doing the same when he gets around to the A New Hope, Empire and Jedi.... :rolleyes:
Originally posted by Panavision
Disc 3 could be the film score now.
Extremely unlikely.
Any news on CE packaging yet?
Just got the Ultimate edition and it's a monster!
It's the blue box knocking about on Amazon's website.
There are indeed four discs being:-
1. 2002 Film
2. 1982 Film
3. Special features
4. OST disc.
The discs are housed in a silver fold out digipack which fits into a foam lined section in the main case.
The book is lovely and the senitype a nice touch.
Ultimate edition? For content perhaps no but for presentation it's the best thing I have ever seen.
I'm not sure it'll fit in the cupboard yet mind.
Originally posted by CLH
Just got the Ultimate edition and it's a monster!
It's the blue box knocking about on Amazon's website.
Is it the Canadian version, if yes bilingula cover?
I'm trying to find out fot days now and still no answer. :confused:
Is it the Canadian version, if yes bilingula cover?
Hi, yes at the top of the front of the case it hase edition limitee...... and under E.T. it says L'Extraterrestre, similar on the back cover but not on the spine:)
Originally posted by saguk
Hi, yes at the top of the front of the case it hase edition limitee...... and under E.T. it says L'Extraterrestre, similar on the back cover but not on the spine:)
Still for £10.50 delivered can't complain, won't spend that long watching the case anyway!
For £10.50 you must be talking about the 2disc version, I mean the gift set 3disc set.
Originally posted by Dick Laurent
For £10.50 you must be talking about the 2disc version, I mean the gift set 3disc set.
Mines a US version so no french writing.
The Gift set does not feature dts on the 82 film.
Originally posted by Panavision
The Gift set does not feature dts on the 82 film.
Where did you hear that confirmed?
EDIT: In fact I can confirm that the gift set DOES have DTS on the 82 film, just like the 2 disc set.
That's unless DVDFile lied in their review here (http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_5/et_ugs.html).
Both the 1982 and the 2002 versions include Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX and DTS ES 6.1 matrixed tracks, while the 2002 version also includes John Williams' excellent "Live" score conducted for the re-release world premiere in full Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, plus a French 5.1 surround track. The 1982 cut offers French and Spanish 2.0 Dolby surround tracks only. Subtitle options on each include English captions encoded as subtitles, Spanish subtitles, and no true Closed Captioning. Note that the packaging of the 2-disc set indicates French subtitles, but they are not included on any version of the film. As for the 3-disc set, confusing is the fact that the grid on the back of the box could appear to be mislabeled, but is in fact actually accurate. The third disc in the grid is actually for the supplements disc, and thus only in Dolby 2.0 surround. However, this part of the grid does NOT refer to the 1982 cut of the film, which is actually specified by the second section of the grid. Got that? Rest assured, both the 2-disc and 3-disc sets feature the same Dolby Digital and DTS options, so no one will miss out regardless of which version they choose
Anyone knows if canadian gift set has french on the box or inner dvd digipack?
I brought mine from play247 (they normally get them from Canada I believe) and it had no french writing at all.
The giftset does have no DTS on the 1982 version unless it is hidden somewhere.
There is no DTS on the language menu, menu on back of box.
So unless you can merely skip to it using the audio button on your DVD player it simply isn't there.
Originally posted by CLH
The giftset does have no DTS on the 1982 version unless it is hidden somewhere.
There is no DTS on the language menu, menu on back of box.
So unless you can merely skip to it using the audio button on your DVD player it simply isn't there.
DVDFile say the labelling on the box is misleading but they claim it's definitely there. So have you got it then? Have you tried the audio button method?
Originally posted by Dick Laurent
Is it the Canadian version, if yes bilingula cover?
I'm trying to find out fot days now and still no answer. :confused:
Just received my Gift Set Edition from canadian supplier DVDSoon and no French writing to be seen :clap:
Originally posted by rumbletum
Just received my Gift Set Edition from canadian supplier DVDSoon and no French writing to be seen :clap:
Has it got DTS on the '82 version?
Originally posted by DeadKenny
DVDFile say the labelling on the box is misleading but they claim it's definitely there. So have you got it then? Have you tried the audio button method?
Definitely nothing there!!!
What a Corker of a DVD set this is!. Extremely lavish and expensive looking. Excellent set of features too. As for price, if we add it all up (price of the two disc set and soundtrack) that comes to about £30 plus there's another disc of extras, a nice box, senitype, certificate and hard back book for an extra £10.
Cant fit it on my shelf though, its almost A4 size!. Worth every penny though - and compliments to PLAY.COM for sending it in a box!
Two thumbs fresh :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Just got the R4 version, and whilst it has no 1982 version (which I'm not that bothered about) it does have everything else including the 50 minute documentary and comes in a nice Amaray case inside a cardboard sleeve type thing. Not bad for around £12.50.
Originally posted by CLH
Definitely nothing there!!!
:mad:
Just spotted this mentioned at http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents as well.
Damn. Oh well, just cancelled my order at Amazon.ca. Lucky it's not shipping until tomorrow. Means I lose a voucher though.
Maybe it's worth waiting to see if Spielberg also changes his mind on the 2 disc set in the UK.
Has the lack of DTS on the 3 disc set been discussed anywhere? Apaprently Universal decided to offer 5.1 Spanish and French tracks instead of an English DTS 5.1 track on the 3 disc set! :eek:
Even though I'm not buying this, the whole release is just one big farce!
Well, I've already received the 2 disc R1 set and decided to get the R4 set as well for the extra features - with the current free shipping promo at devoted this is only around £9. The 3 disc set wouldn't fit on my shelves anyway! and I would like DTS on the 82 version.
OK, so we're saying R4 if you want the 2002 movie and all the extras in an amaray or R1 if you want both versions of the film (1982 & 2002) in a crappy box and less extras - is this correct?
Do all have DTS?
That's about it AFAIK, and all versions of the film in the 2 disc sets have DTS.
Ah, looks like R4 then really. Love the original film but doubt i'll be watching one then the other (i love Spileberg but i'm not that anal).
If anyone has seen the missing extras that are on R4 2-disc but not on R1 2-disc i'd be interested to hear the verdict!
Originally posted by Barney_Tabasco
If anyone has seen the missing extras that are on R4 2-disc but not on R1 2-disc i'd be interested to hear the verdict!
I believe the only extra not on the R1 is the 50 minute documentary - it really good and tells you a lot about the backstages antics. I think it's well worth buying the R4 if you are not fussed about having the 1982. Besides, in my opinion, the new CGI effects are very subtle and actually add to the story in a small way (eg extra bath scene).
This is odd. Found it on Drak Horizons:
Region 1 vs. Region 4: R4 lacks the 1982 Theatrical Film Version, "The Making of ET" & "Creating ET" Featurettes, Filmographies, Production Notes.
So that's quite a bit missing off the R4 then!
Look mate - it all depends on what you want to do! In actual fact, the 'Making of' and 'Evolution of' docu's are made into one 50min feature on the R4 and R1 3-disc. Ok, there doesn't seem to be any filmographies or notes but if you want this and the documentary, you need to fork out for the 3-disc edition.
Personal preferance is a deciding factor. Phew!
Is there definitely no DTS on the 1982 version in the Gift Set?
What a bleeding rip off - there better be DD 5.1:mad:
There is no DTS on the 1982 version of the film in the Gift Set. DVDFILE.COM contacted Universal who confirmed this and gave the final rundown like this:
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To help figure it out, we received word from Universal Studios Home Video on just what should be included on the correct versions of both releases, whatever the packaging might indicate otherwise:
2-Disc Set
Disc one
- 2002 cut of the film
- English DTS 6.1 ES, English and French Dolby Digital Surround EX
- John Williams' "Live" score in Dolby Digital 5.1
- John Williams Live Premiere featurette
- Space Exploration interactive map
Disc Two
- 1982 cut of the film
- English
- English DTS 6.1 ES, English Dolby Digital Surround EX, Spanish 2.0 surround
- 24-Minute "Making of E.T." and "The Reunion " featurettes
- Production notes and Filmographies
- 2002 re-release theatrical trailer and E.T. charity TV spots
3-Disc Set
Disc one - Same as above
Disc two
- 1982 cut of the film
- English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Surround EX tracks
- "Spielberg: A Look Back" 38-minute documentary
Disc three
- "Evolution of E.T." 50-minute documentary
- "Creating E.T.", "The Reunion" and "The Music of John Williams" featurettes
- 1982 and 2002 trailers
According to a Universal spokesperson, due to a "last minute decision," the DTS track was dropped from the 1982 cut of the film in the 3-disc Gift Set in favor of full 5.1 French and Spanish Dolby Digital tracks. However, some of the gift sets (such as the one we originally reviewed) featured the second disc from the 2-disc set included in the 3-disc set in error. But as both the 2-disc and 3-disc editions are of the limited variety and due to be discontinued early next year, there will be no "recalling" of any mislabeled releases. Any future repressings of the discs will feature corrected packaging, but in the meantime, be sure to keep those receipts handy.
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http://www.dvdfile.com/software/dvd-video/archive/2002/10_21.html
Originally posted by Barney_Tabasco
This is odd. Found it on Drak Horizons:
Region 1 vs. Region 4: R4 lacks the 1982 Theatrical Film Version, "The Making of ET" & "Creating ET" Featurettes, Filmographies, Production Notes.
So that's quite a bit missing off the R4 then!
Not True! http://www.dvdplaza.com.au/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19881
My head hurts. It's all too confusing.
:confused: :confused: :confused:
:oh-hum:
Prav - you talk as if i am being stoopid and cannot make my mind up! The fact is, i cannot seem to get straight answers and don't seem to be the only one feeling decidedly baffled (see above). The minute i decide on a region some story turns up saying 'Ooh, did you realise Region 8 only has the extras and no film at all' - it's blooming ridiculous and in my opinion Universal want a good ticking off for misleading the consumer.
The solution to the 3-disc/2-disc dilemma?...
3 Disc R2 in the UK, with DTS on both versions of the film! :clap:
http://www.r2-dvd.org/article.jsp?sectionId=7&articleId=4860
But, we all know what happened in R1, so don't hold your breath.
However, I'm wondering if this is actually the equivalent of the R1 2 disc, not the R1 3 disc gift set. i.e. 3 discs in the R2 because of PAL and all those languages.
Still, I'd go for it as it's PAL.
Wow my first post in about a year!!!
I just got the Canadian R1 from DVD Box office.
It has both versions of the film, as we seem to have figured all ready, and thats about as far as I have got, I will be watching it tonight though.
But my point is, has anyone noticed that is is possibly........
....THE WORST PACKAGING EVER!!!!!!!
I hate it so much, completely pointless, far too delicate, and no nothing written on either spine, something as simple as a clear plastic sleeve (a la Twin peaks) would have solved it, but oh no it just suck diddily ucks!!!!
:( :nono: :shocker:
Originally posted by puffdanny
I just got the Canadian R1 from DVD Box office.
....THE WORST PACKAGING EVER!!!!!!!
and have a look here (http://www.pnc.com.au/~jmcmanus/E.T) for pics of the R1 Canadian ( 2 disc set) discs and packaging
Originally posted by mysteriousjimmy
and have a look here (http://www.pnc.com.au/~jmcmanus/E.T) for pics of the R1 Canadian ( 2 disc set) discs and packaging
Looks similar to the Vista Series packaging but not quite as good - although its good to see Studios giving their DVD releases some thought, this time they seem to have messed up a little reading the numerous complaints about the 2 disc set packaging here and espically on the DVD Talk boards
Now E.T. shows up on a one-disc set. From Davis DVD:
Universal has just sent us some interesting news regarding the upcoming single-disc re-release of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Even though this edition shaves off some of the better extras from the two-disc set, including the full-length documentary, it will add an isolated track featuring John Williams' famous score. This track is exclusive to this release. The rest of the disc features the 2002 cut of the film in 1.85 anamorphic widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX and DTS ES Surround tracks, "The Reunion: E.T.'s Family and Friends" and "Behind-the-Scenes with Composer John Williams" featurettes, E.T.'s Interactive Space Tour, the trailer, production photos and concept drawings. Look for this E.T. on August 23rd with a retail $19.98.
That's right. You will not have to buy the overly expensive gift set to get your hands on the original version.
All we need now is some confirmation that this will also turn up on the R2 release.
Also, it is being reported that there is NO isolated score on the disc. Instead there is the option of listening to John Williams' live performance over the film (complete with audience noise!)
Still have cancelled my gift set order....
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This is great news. My girlfriend has been umming and ahhing over which version to buy. She wanted both films at a nice price without the needless CD ,Script and Senotype ( which most fans will have already, if they are diehard).
This is the answer.
Grand. Cheers Martin
MVT.
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:rocker: and to reiterate :rocker:
:clap:
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I hate them for this. My 3 disc has already shipped:(
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Have read the HTF and DVDFile posts but I'm still not sure if this is for both the Canadian (French:oh-hum: ) R1 and the US R1, anyone confirm?
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Something makes me think that this news will incorporate all countries and Regions. Universal are cheeky as hell. Screw the public. Yeah that's going to make us wanna buy more releases.
:brickwall :brickwall
MVT
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Originally posted by Mattvert11
Something makes me think that this news will incorporate all countries and Regions. Universal are cheeky as hell. Screw the public. Yeah that's going to make us wanna buy more releases.
:brickwall :brickwall
MVT
How are they 'screwing the public' by offering a cheaper way to own both versions ? :confused:
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Originally posted by Martin Ball
All we need now is some confirmation that this will also turn up on the R2 release.
Well the R4 version doesn't have it and the disc is dual coded to R2/4
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Originally posted by LouBarlow
How are they 'screwing the public' by offering a cheaper way to own both versions ? :confused:
How many tens of thousands of people have already ordered the Gift Set because and only because they wanted to own the original 82' version. Universal have mislead the consumers into parting with the best part of £40 because they did not allow us to know the fact that the Original would be on the simple 2-disc set.
Yeah it is great for those who have yet to order. But think of the people who have lost up to £30 for the extra bits.
Maybe i did not make myself clear.
:o :o
MVT
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3rd disc must be the soundtrack CD.
The CAD R1 has French 5.1 track in place of the 2002 score, which can be played over the film :( R1 USA is the one to buy.
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Originally posted by Martin Ball
That's right. You will not have to buy the overly expensive gift set to get your hands on the original version.
Though you can get the 3 disc for £24 from Amazon.ca for the 3-disc set if you use this coupon: CANADASMAG5T ($10 off $50)
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Originally posted by Mattvert11
Maybe i did not make myself clear.
:o :o
MVT
No you made yourself perfectly clear, but I fail to see how its Universal's fault you 'jumped the gun' without waiting for confirmed specifications ? :confused:
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Originally posted by Panavision
3rd disc must be the soundtrack CD.
The CAD R1 has French 5.1 track in place of the 2002 score, which can be played over the film :( R1 USA is the one to buy.
What's the point of the 2002 score you can play over the film, when you get a soundtrack CD anyway? Don't think the French 5.1 on the CAD R1 is that much of a problem (can't say I'd play the film with just the score anyway).
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Originally posted by Mattvert11
Yeah it is great for those who have yet to order. But think of the people who have lost up to £30 for the extra bits.
Who would use a retailer that charges before shipping? :shocker:
They can cancel if it bothers them.
Otherwise, consider it a collectors set (which is what it is), which will be worth a fair bit if you wanted to sell it on ebay.
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What's the point of the 2002 score you can play over the film, when you get a soundtrack CD anyway? Don't think the French 5.1 on the CAD R1 is that much of a problem (can't say I'd play the film with just the score anyway).
I tell a lie, it's apparently on the CAD edition. Universal are making all this confusing. The 2002 score should sound stunning if recorded correctly.
Now, the question is: Is the cover billingual?
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Who would use a retailer that charges before shipping?
Quite a few of us :)
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I cant find any information to confirm Martin Ball's post. Can anyone else find another company (Ie Universal or whoever) to verify this change? - I cant :confused:
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I just reposted what had been mentioned on other forums. On HTF people have posted screenshots of the menu for disc 2 which confirms the presence of the original version - unless they have been faked.
I can't personally confirm it is true - just that it appears to be so.
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Originally posted by LouBarlow
No you made yourself perfectly clear, but I fail to see how its Universal's fault you 'jumped the gun' without waiting for confirmed specifications ? :confused:
I did not 'jump the Gun'. If you had read all the posts on the thread then you would have realised that my girlfriend and i were waiting to discover which version turned out to be the best.
Secondly. There are a plentiful amount of consumers who use e-tailers that charge when placing an order.
Many people who don't purchase thousands of DVD's will have heard the fact that this is only a 10 week release window and therefore jumped straight in without the confirmation of features.
At the end of the day. You and I and the whole DVD community would like to feel that at every oppourtunity we as consumers are not being taken for a ride.
MVT :) :) :)
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Originally posted by Martin Ball
I just reposted what had been mentioned on other forums. On HTF people have posted screenshots of the menu for disc 2 which confirms the presence of the original version - unless they have been faked.
Got a direct link to these posts please.
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here they are
http://needotherstuff.com/et.htm
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Hmm - I may wait a day or so for them to get official confirmation from universal.
Makes that second disc a but crowded, though. But pretty good news for those of us that weren't tempted by DVD Soon...
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Okay, has anyone actually got their hands on a copy of the R1 USA version and can confirm this? Discemporium are shipping it (although at £20.99), ********* only seem to have the Canadian version at the minute. Good news though (for those who haven't ordered already), I was about to fork out £40.00 for the Gift Set.
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See here as well for more info:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?threadid=100920
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yeah, i'd like confirmation on this, if if its true i wont get the ultimate set, i'll just get the 2 disk set... but would like solid confirmation first. Can't wait to get this as soon as ********* are stocking the american widescreen version :)
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my copy is packing with play!
This is what they have for the breakdown of the dvds
* DISC 1 - 2002 VERSION / An introduction by Steven Spielberg / Isolated John Williams Live at the Shrine Auditorium Feature Score / Space Exploration
* DISC 2 - 1982 VERSION / Steven Spielberg: A Look Back / Original Theatrical Trailer / DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess / (Playback: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX)
* DISC 3 - The Evolution and Creation of E.T. / John Williams Conducts the Orchestra The Reunion / The 20th Anniversary Premiere / Designs / Photograhhs and Marketing / Production Notes / Cast and Filmmakers / DVD-Rom Features including Total Axess / (English Playback: Dolby Digital Surround and French Subtitles)
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erm, that breakdown iss for the ultimate git set, what we r wondering is whetehr the 2 dik set will also have the 1982 version aswell.... :)
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* DISC 1 - 2002 VERSION / An introduction by Steven Spielberg / Isolated John Williams Live at the Shrine Auditorium Feature Score / Space Exploration
* DISC 2 - 1982 VERSION / Steven Spielberg: A Look Back / Original Theatrical Trailer / DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess / (Playback: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX)
* DISC 3 - The Evolution and Creation of E.T. / John Williams Conducts the Orchestra The Reunion / The 20th Anniversary Premiere / Designs / Photograhhs and Marketing / Production Notes / Cast and Filmmakers / DVD-Rom Features including Total Axess / (English Playback: Dolby Digital Surround and French Subtitles)
Well that doesn't sound right - basically people are saying the 2 disc set contains the contents of disc 2 and 3 combined.
I seriously doubt that there will be a 3rd disc in the Ultimate Set. Expect a lot of angry customers Universal!
Ever since this was first announced I knew the release would be a farce - but I wasn't expecting it to be this mismanaged!
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I'm really not sure about this one.
If the Region 1 release has the original version on the second disc, should the Regions 2 and 4 not have the same?
From various Region 4 reviews this is not the case.
Unless Universal are doing a Survivor Series '97 Screw Job, and telling consumers a lot of BS.
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You'd think a company as big as Universal, with a film as big as this on their books, would have done a better job with marketing and whatnot. This is turning into a similar situation as the Back To The Future madness :nuts:
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The above is true in respect of he reports of the Region 4 contents: I have it, as I have reviewed it, and I can confirm that it is Dual R4 / R2 coded, and does not feature the original version.
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I've heard a rumour that in a weird marketing gimmick, some of the two disc sets will at random feature the original film on the second disc, but there is no way to tell from the packaging if you have bought this version or not.
Just kidding. :D Doesn't sound too outlandish at this point tho.
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Disc 3 could be the film score now.
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Originally posted by tones
The above is true in respect of he reports of the Region 4 contents: I have it, as I have reviewed it, and I can confirm that it is Dual R4 / R2 coded, and does not feature the original version.
Is it possible you have a preview copy and retail copies will contain the 1982 version?
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Hmmmm AFAIK it's like this...
2 Disc Version
DISC ONE
2002 VERSION
Isolated John Williams live music score
Steven Spielberg: A Look Back & Space Exploration
DISC TWO
The evolution and creation of ET
John Williams conducts the orchestra
The reunion
ET achieves and trailer
DVD-ROM features with Total Axess includes behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, etc.
Widescreen anamorphic format
3 Disc Verson
DISC 1
2002 VERSION
An introduction by Steven Spielberg
Isolated John Williams Live at the Shrine Auditorium Feature Score / Space Exploration
DISC 2
1982 VERSION / Steven Spielberg: A Look Back / Original Theatrical Trailer / DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess / (Playback: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX)
DISC 3
The Evolution and Creation of E.T.
John Williams Conducts the Orchestra The Reunion
The 20th Anniversary Premiere
Designs
Photographs and Marketing
Production Notes
Cast and Filmmakers
DVD-Rom Features including Total Axess / (English Playback: Dolby Digital Surround and French Subtitles)
So if you want the 1982 version, the collectors series is what you need.
James
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DVD File has an article on this now - including the information that all Internet sites are being kept out of the marketing/pre-release copies. They're tryng to get confirmation, so we'll see.
Not really a fantastic idea to cause so much confusion just before a major release. I think somebody at Universal marketing could be in a wee bit of trouble for this one...
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OK here it is...
CONFIRMED
The Region 1 E.T. 2 Disc set DOES contain the 2002 Special Edition AND the original 1982 release.
Confirmed by Sandi @ Disc Emporium who has it in her hands :)
Trying to find out what's in the 3 Disc'r set now.
James
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But has it lost some of the extras as a result - as listed in this (http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ReviewID=2105) region 4 review?
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I received my copy from play, it does contain both versions accross both discs.
And both have DD5.1EX and DTS 5.1ES
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Sheepking
I'm assuming that the Play discs are Canadian?
Are they missing anything due to the French language tracks?
Oh, and what about the packaging? Is it bilingual?
cheers
Richie
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OK - here's the Ultimate Gift Set details:
4-Disc Box Set;
Disc 1: Feature Film (2002 version of "E.T. The Extraterrestrial," originally released in 1982), Isolated John Williams Live Music Score, One-On-One With Steven Spielberg" (The director explains, in an introduction, why "E.T." is perhaps the closest film to his own heart. Steven Spielberg reveals his thoughts and experiences about how making "E.T." forever changed his life), "Space Exploration" (Explore the Solar System & Universe Guided by E.T.);
Disc 2: "The Evolution Of E.T." (Behind-the-scenes, from idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film. Features never-before-seen footage from 1982, Henry Thomas screen test, and interviews with the talent and filmmakers), "Creating E.T." (E.T. design then and now. From original concept, through computer graphic enhancements in 2002. Featurette includes interviews with filmmakers and the team from I.L.M.), John Williams Conducts the Orchestra (Enjoy an exclusive look at the preparation, rehearsal and performance of John Williams as he conducts a 100-piece orchestra live, at the 2002 Premiere of "E.T." - at the Shrine Auditorium), "The Reunion" (Cast and crew reunite to discuss their experiences), Conceptual Stills, Original Advertising Materials on Making the Film, Production Photos, E.T. Archives, 2002 Trailer, DVD-Com: Features Through Total Axess Web Site: More Never-Before-Seen Footage, Interviews With Cast And Crew At 2002 E.T. Premiere, 1982 On-Set Interviews;
Disc 3: The Original 1982 Version of the Film (115min., Dolby Surround Sound);
CD Audio: Remastered CD Soundtrack;
A Complete Script;
An Exclusive Limited Edition Senitype;
NOTE: Available only through December 31, 2002
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Originally posted by WildWayz
The Original 1982 Version of the Film (115min., Dolby Surround Sound)
This can't be correct surely? DTS on the 2 disc set and only Dolby Surround on the Ultimate set!
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Not sure - I think it's DTS tho.
I copied and pasted it from Enterprise DVD's site which they just updated.
James
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This is getting very very confusing. What we need is someone with the special collector's edition, to give us an idea of what's actually on that, and then compare that to the 2 disc version.
Or an official statement from Universal, which would be nice...
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Sandi from Disc Emporium said the Ultimate one might be in tonight or tomorrow. She'll confirm it then.
James
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Is there any further information about this??
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From the horse's mouth:
http://www.nbc4.tv/entertainment/1719620/detail.html
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Whats the packaging like for the collectors edition?
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i'm thouroughly confused :/ but i ordered the ultimate gift set when it was $55 CAD from dvdsoon, so i'm just stick with that...lol
it's a bit of a mess though!!!
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All i want to know is, will the Collectors Edition packaging fit nicely amongst all my amaray cases or is it some huge bugger that won't fit anywhere (a la Wicker Man pine box)?
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Future Entertainment have the 2 disc version for £14.99
http://www.futureent.com/dvd/details.php?id=7538
And their details say...
Disc One:
• Feature film--2002 version
• Isolated John Williams live music score
• The evolution and creation of ET
• John Williams conducts the orchestra
• The reunion
• ET achieves and trailer
• DVD-ROM features with Total Axess includes behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, etc.
• Steven Spielberg: A Look Back & Space Exploration
Disc Two:
• Feature film--1982 version (Dolby Surround English/French/Spanish only)
• Widescreen anamorphic format
• Number of discs: 2
Ordered ? You Bet !
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Got my E.T today (2 disc) :D
And yep - both versions are on the discs.
Also, the packaging is bad. Sleeveless foldout poo.. and the security stickers are harder to get off than usual so it removes a little of the front/back finish (kinda like when u remove celotape from a magazine to get the cover discs off).
James
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I don't know if anyone else has elaborated on this, but sadly the extras have been cut down on the regular region 1 edition to make room for the 1982 cut on disc 2. The main documentary has been cut to around half the quoted (from the R4) 50 minute run-time, and runs a mere 24 minutes. It still features Henry Thomas' screen test, though, and a fair amount of behind-the-scenes footage from the original shoot.
But no deleted scenes/alternate ending are included, which will apparently feature on the extended documentary on the region 1 gift set. There is also a fair bit of repetition between the 'Reunion' and 'Making of' featurettes on the two-discer, which doesn't help. The featurette 'The Music of ET: A conversation with John Williams' is missing completely (again compared to the R4).
The actual specs for the R1 two-discer (paraphrased from the cover/insert from my Canadian version) are:
Disc 1
-2002 version of movie in anamorphic widescreen with non-ex/es flagged dd5.1 EX and dts-es soundtracks (plus French dd5.1 EX).
-Intro by Senor Spielbergo
-Live score by John Williams (from the 2002 premiere)
-Footage of Williams preparing, rehearsing and performing at the 2002 premiere (17 mins)
-Silly space exploration thing 'narrated' by ET
Disc 2
-1982 version of movie in anamorphic widescreen with non-ex/es flagged dd5.1 EX and dts-es soundtracks (plus French & Spanish dd2.0)
-Spotlight on Location: The making of ET featurette (24 mins)
-The Reunion (17 mins)
-Conceptual drawings, production photos, marketing campaigns etc (stills)
-2002 ET trailer
-BTTF dvd trailer
-DVD-ROM Total Axess stuff
It's not a bad package by any means, but it's a shame that the deleted scenes were axed entirely (from the documentary), as was that other John Williams featurette. Still, 15 quid for both versions plus extras is a bit of a bargain, and the remastered soundtracks are lovely. Fingers crossed the UK dvd is the region 4 disc, so then I can rent it and, err, you-know-what the missing extras.
Edit: Oops, I didn't see that someone else has posted this info long before me on the other ET thread. You can't win 'em all.
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Originally posted by gavinhanly
From the horse's mouth:
http://www.nbc4.tv/entertainment/1719620/detail.html
:clap: for Mr Spielberg.
Hope he talks his mate Mr Lucas into doing the same when he gets around to the A New Hope, Empire and Jedi.... :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by Panavision
Disc 3 could be the film score now.
Extremely unlikely.
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Any news on CE packaging yet?
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Just got the Ultimate edition and it's a monster!
It's the blue box knocking about on Amazon's website.
There are indeed four discs being:-
1. 2002 Film
2. 1982 Film
3. Special features
4. OST disc.
The discs are housed in a silver fold out digipack which fits into a foam lined section in the main case.
The book is lovely and the senitype a nice touch.
Ultimate edition? For content perhaps no but for presentation it's the best thing I have ever seen.
I'm not sure it'll fit in the cupboard yet mind.
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Originally posted by CLH
Just got the Ultimate edition and it's a monster!
It's the blue box knocking about on Amazon's website.
Is it the Canadian version, if yes bilingula cover?
I'm trying to find out fot days now and still no answer. :confused:
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Is it the Canadian version, if yes bilingula cover?
Hi, yes at the top of the front of the case it hase edition limitee...... and under E.T. it says L'Extraterrestre, similar on the back cover but not on the spine:)
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Originally posted by saguk
Hi, yes at the top of the front of the case it hase edition limitee...... and under E.T. it says L'Extraterrestre, similar on the back cover but not on the spine:)
Still for £10.50 delivered can't complain, won't spend that long watching the case anyway!
For £10.50 you must be talking about the 2disc version, I mean the gift set 3disc set.
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Originally posted by Dick Laurent
For £10.50 you must be talking about the 2disc version, I mean the gift set 3disc set.
Mines a US version so no french writing.
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The Gift set does not feature dts on the 82 film.
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Originally posted by Panavision
The Gift set does not feature dts on the 82 film.
Where did you hear that confirmed?
EDIT: In fact I can confirm that the gift set DOES have DTS on the 82 film, just like the 2 disc set.
That's unless DVDFile lied in their review here (http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_5/et_ugs.html).
Both the 1982 and the 2002 versions include Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX and DTS ES 6.1 matrixed tracks, while the 2002 version also includes John Williams' excellent "Live" score conducted for the re-release world premiere in full Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, plus a French 5.1 surround track. The 1982 cut offers French and Spanish 2.0 Dolby surround tracks only. Subtitle options on each include English captions encoded as subtitles, Spanish subtitles, and no true Closed Captioning. Note that the packaging of the 2-disc set indicates French subtitles, but they are not included on any version of the film. As for the 3-disc set, confusing is the fact that the grid on the back of the box could appear to be mislabeled, but is in fact actually accurate. The third disc in the grid is actually for the supplements disc, and thus only in Dolby 2.0 surround. However, this part of the grid does NOT refer to the 1982 cut of the film, which is actually specified by the second section of the grid. Got that? Rest assured, both the 2-disc and 3-disc sets feature the same Dolby Digital and DTS options, so no one will miss out regardless of which version they choose
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Anyone knows if canadian gift set has french on the box or inner dvd digipack?
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I brought mine from play247 (they normally get them from Canada I believe) and it had no french writing at all.
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The giftset does have no DTS on the 1982 version unless it is hidden somewhere.
There is no DTS on the language menu, menu on back of box.
So unless you can merely skip to it using the audio button on your DVD player it simply isn't there.
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Originally posted by CLH
The giftset does have no DTS on the 1982 version unless it is hidden somewhere.
There is no DTS on the language menu, menu on back of box.
So unless you can merely skip to it using the audio button on your DVD player it simply isn't there.
DVDFile say the labelling on the box is misleading but they claim it's definitely there. So have you got it then? Have you tried the audio button method?
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Originally posted by Dick Laurent
Is it the Canadian version, if yes bilingula cover?
I'm trying to find out fot days now and still no answer. :confused:
Just received my Gift Set Edition from canadian supplier DVDSoon and no French writing to be seen :clap:
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Originally posted by rumbletum
Just received my Gift Set Edition from canadian supplier DVDSoon and no French writing to be seen :clap:
Has it got DTS on the '82 version?
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Originally posted by DeadKenny
DVDFile say the labelling on the box is misleading but they claim it's definitely there. So have you got it then? Have you tried the audio button method?
Definitely nothing there!!!
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What a Corker of a DVD set this is!. Extremely lavish and expensive looking. Excellent set of features too. As for price, if we add it all up (price of the two disc set and soundtrack) that comes to about £30 plus there's another disc of extras, a nice box, senitype, certificate and hard back book for an extra £10.
Cant fit it on my shelf though, its almost A4 size!. Worth every penny though - and compliments to PLAY.COM for sending it in a box!
Two thumbs fresh :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Just got the R4 version, and whilst it has no 1982 version (which I'm not that bothered about) it does have everything else including the 50 minute documentary and comes in a nice Amaray case inside a cardboard sleeve type thing. Not bad for around £12.50.
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Originally posted by CLH
Definitely nothing there!!!
:mad:
Just spotted this mentioned at http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents as well.
Damn. Oh well, just cancelled my order at Amazon.ca. Lucky it's not shipping until tomorrow. Means I lose a voucher though.
Maybe it's worth waiting to see if Spielberg also changes his mind on the 2 disc set in the UK.
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Has the lack of DTS on the 3 disc set been discussed anywhere? Apaprently Universal decided to offer 5.1 Spanish and French tracks instead of an English DTS 5.1 track on the 3 disc set! :eek:
Even though I'm not buying this, the whole release is just one big farce!
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Well, I've already received the 2 disc R1 set and decided to get the R4 set as well for the extra features - with the current free shipping promo at devoted this is only around £9. The 3 disc set wouldn't fit on my shelves anyway! and I would like DTS on the 82 version.
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OK, so we're saying R4 if you want the 2002 movie and all the extras in an amaray or R1 if you want both versions of the film (1982 & 2002) in a crappy box and less extras - is this correct?
Do all have DTS?
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That's about it AFAIK, and all versions of the film in the 2 disc sets have DTS.
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Ah, looks like R4 then really. Love the original film but doubt i'll be watching one then the other (i love Spileberg but i'm not that anal).
If anyone has seen the missing extras that are on R4 2-disc but not on R1 2-disc i'd be interested to hear the verdict!
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Originally posted by Barney_Tabasco
If anyone has seen the missing extras that are on R4 2-disc but not on R1 2-disc i'd be interested to hear the verdict!
I believe the only extra not on the R1 is the 50 minute documentary - it really good and tells you a lot about the backstages antics. I think it's well worth buying the R4 if you are not fussed about having the 1982. Besides, in my opinion, the new CGI effects are very subtle and actually add to the story in a small way (eg extra bath scene).
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This is odd. Found it on Drak Horizons:
Region 1 vs. Region 4: R4 lacks the 1982 Theatrical Film Version, "The Making of ET" & "Creating ET" Featurettes, Filmographies, Production Notes.
So that's quite a bit missing off the R4 then!
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Look mate - it all depends on what you want to do! In actual fact, the 'Making of' and 'Evolution of' docu's are made into one 50min feature on the R4 and R1 3-disc. Ok, there doesn't seem to be any filmographies or notes but if you want this and the documentary, you need to fork out for the 3-disc edition.
Personal preferance is a deciding factor. Phew!
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Is there definitely no DTS on the 1982 version in the Gift Set?
What a bleeding rip off - there better be DD 5.1:mad:
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There is no DTS on the 1982 version of the film in the Gift Set. DVDFILE.COM contacted Universal who confirmed this and gave the final rundown like this:
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To help figure it out, we received word from Universal Studios Home Video on just what should be included on the correct versions of both releases, whatever the packaging might indicate otherwise:
2-Disc Set
Disc one
- 2002 cut of the film
- English DTS 6.1 ES, English and French Dolby Digital Surround EX
- John Williams' "Live" score in Dolby Digital 5.1
- John Williams Live Premiere featurette
- Space Exploration interactive map
Disc Two
- 1982 cut of the film
- English
- English DTS 6.1 ES, English Dolby Digital Surround EX, Spanish 2.0 surround
- 24-Minute "Making of E.T." and "The Reunion " featurettes
- Production notes and Filmographies
- 2002 re-release theatrical trailer and E.T. charity TV spots
3-Disc Set
Disc one - Same as above
Disc two
- 1982 cut of the film
- English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Surround EX tracks
- "Spielberg: A Look Back" 38-minute documentary
Disc three
- "Evolution of E.T." 50-minute documentary
- "Creating E.T.", "The Reunion" and "The Music of John Williams" featurettes
- 1982 and 2002 trailers
According to a Universal spokesperson, due to a "last minute decision," the DTS track was dropped from the 1982 cut of the film in the 3-disc Gift Set in favor of full 5.1 French and Spanish Dolby Digital tracks. However, some of the gift sets (such as the one we originally reviewed) featured the second disc from the 2-disc set included in the 3-disc set in error. But as both the 2-disc and 3-disc editions are of the limited variety and due to be discontinued early next year, there will be no "recalling" of any mislabeled releases. Any future repressings of the discs will feature corrected packaging, but in the meantime, be sure to keep those receipts handy.
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Originally posted by Barney_Tabasco
This is odd. Found it on Drak Horizons:
Region 1 vs. Region 4: R4 lacks the 1982 Theatrical Film Version, "The Making of ET" & "Creating ET" Featurettes, Filmographies, Production Notes.
So that's quite a bit missing off the R4 then!
Not True! http://www.dvdplaza.com.au/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19881
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My head hurts. It's all too confusing.
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Prav - you talk as if i am being stoopid and cannot make my mind up! The fact is, i cannot seem to get straight answers and don't seem to be the only one feeling decidedly baffled (see above). The minute i decide on a region some story turns up saying 'Ooh, did you realise Region 8 only has the extras and no film at all' - it's blooming ridiculous and in my opinion Universal want a good ticking off for misleading the consumer.
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The solution to the 3-disc/2-disc dilemma?...
3 Disc R2 in the UK, with DTS on both versions of the film! :clap:
http://www.r2-dvd.org/article.jsp?sectionId=7&articleId=4860
But, we all know what happened in R1, so don't hold your breath.
However, I'm wondering if this is actually the equivalent of the R1 2 disc, not the R1 3 disc gift set. i.e. 3 discs in the R2 because of PAL and all those languages.
Still, I'd go for it as it's PAL.
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Wow my first post in about a year!!!
I just got the Canadian R1 from DVD Box office.
It has both versions of the film, as we seem to have figured all ready, and thats about as far as I have got, I will be watching it tonight though.
But my point is, has anyone noticed that is is possibly........
....THE WORST PACKAGING EVER!!!!!!!
I hate it so much, completely pointless, far too delicate, and no nothing written on either spine, something as simple as a clear plastic sleeve (a la Twin peaks) would have solved it, but oh no it just suck diddily ucks!!!!
:( :nono: :shocker:
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Originally posted by puffdanny
I just got the Canadian R1 from DVD Box office.
....THE WORST PACKAGING EVER!!!!!!!
and have a look here (http://www.pnc.com.au/~jmcmanus/E.T) for pics of the R1 Canadian ( 2 disc set) discs and packaging
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Originally posted by mysteriousjimmy
and have a look here (http://www.pnc.com.au/~jmcmanus/E.T) for pics of the R1 Canadian ( 2 disc set) discs and packaging
Looks similar to the Vista Series packaging but not quite as good - although its good to see Studios giving their DVD releases some thought, this time they seem to have messed up a little reading the numerous complaints about the 2 disc set packaging here and espically on the DVD Talk boards
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Now E.T. shows up on a one-disc set. From Davis DVD:
Universal has just sent us some interesting news regarding the upcoming single-disc re-release of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Even though this edition shaves off some of the better extras from the two-disc set, including the full-length documentary, it will add an isolated track featuring John Williams' famous score. This track is exclusive to this release. The rest of the disc features the 2002 cut of the film in 1.85 anamorphic widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX and DTS ES Surround tracks, "The Reunion: E.T.'s Family and Friends" and "Behind-the-Scenes with Composer John Williams" featurettes, E.T.'s Interactive Space Tour, the trailer, production photos and concept drawings. Look for this E.T. on August 23rd with a retail $19.98.
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