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 FINALLY..... THE DVD TREATMENT TITANIC ALWAYS DESERVED!!! Sep 01, 2005
By Mohd Jafar
Finally, the most successful film in the film history gets the dvd treatment it deserves, bringing much respite to the fans all the over the world. Previously available barebones edition dvd has been replaced with a 3disc collector's edition dvd set, loaded with all those great never before seen stuff.
Here's what one can look forward to in this edition:
New high definition digital transfer with the main feature spread over two discs to get the highest possible picture and sound quality...and thankfully it does include DTS6.1 ES track!!!
Never before seen footage (approximately 58 minutes, alongwith the main film but it will be available through branching option on the disc unlike LOTR EXTENDED editions!!)
All-new making-of featurettes which will include time lapse footage of the massive set and studio construction.
Incredible Alternate Ending - "Brock's Epiphany"
29 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary which include romantic moments between jack and rose and historical and action shots as well!!
Commentary by Academy Award-Winning Director James Cameron
Cast and Crew Commentaries by Stars Kate Winslet and Gloria Stuart and Oscar-Winning Producer Jon Landau and Executive Producer Rae Sanchini
Historical Commentary
Visual Effects Breakdown of the Unforgettable Stunts
Music Video "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
...and much more!!
Titanic collector's edition is a dream come true not just for all those titanic fans out there but it will be a jewel in any dvd collection!!
AND LAST BUT DEFINITELY NOT THE LEAST.......if you own a multi-region dvd player or watch dvds from all regions on your DVD ROM, then you have an option of buying from amazon UK where you can choose between the two disc and the four disc set!!
408 of 499 found the following review helpful:
TITANIC SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION Sep 11, 2005
By Jordan Tancevski
Having garnered 11 Academy Awards in 1998, a reported production budget of over US$200 million (thus making news headlines in 1997) and earning over US$1 billion in box-office receipts worldwide (quite a percentage of those are due to repeated theatrical viewings), Titanic (1997) has finally been given the enhanced DVD edition many have been looking for.
Having "suffered" a mediocre vanilla (single) DVD release in 1999, the title has finally been given better treatment (better film-to-video transfer and extensive bonus materials) by Paramount Home Entertainment for Region 1 or regions using the NTSC video system and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (Other regions or regions using the PAL video system) before 2005 ends.
Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing a single 3-disc Special Collector's Edition (SCE) for Region 1 (US) whilst Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will be releasing 2 editions: 2-disc Special Edition (SE) and 4-disc Deluxe/Definitive Collector's Edition (DCE) for the international markets.
DVD Release Dates Table for the 3-disc SCE for Region 1 and 4-disc DCE for Region 2 / Region 4.
Region 1
Editions
3-disc SCE
Release Dates
25 Oct 05 (U.S.)
8 Oct 05 (Japan and Korea)
25 Oct 05 (Canada)
Region 2 / Region 4
Editions
2-disc SE
4-disc DCE
Release Dates
8 Nov 05 (UK)
21 Oct 05 (Mexico)
27 Oct 05 (Sweden)
28 Oct 05 (Italy)
11 Nov 05 (Brazil)
30 Nov 05 (France)
30 Nov 05 (Australia)
30 Nov 05 (Netherlands)
30 Nov 05 (Belgium)
1 Dec 05 (Germany and Spain)
On Disc 1 & 2 of 2-disc SE (R2/R4), 3-disc SCE (R1) and 4-disc DCE (R2/R4)
The feature film Titanic (1997) will be split onto first 2 discs (as per LOTR Special Extended Edition sets) when the enhanced DVD edition is release during the months of Oct - Dec 05 worldwide due to the limitation of the DVD format.
For all editions of all regions, the feature film (HD transfer) is presented in 16 x 9 Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35 : 1) with the usual Dolby Digital Surround EX 5.1 soundtrack, there is also the DTS-ES 6.1 soundtrack included. Hopefully, the part of the feature film on the first disc ends on the appropriate scene for a short toilet/snack break.
note: the behind the scenes branching option means when you're viewing the film a little icon will appear at the bottom of the screen allowing you to jump to that part of the film to see how they done that.
The bonus materials included in the first 2 discs of the DVD set (Applicable for all regions) are listed as follows:
3 AUDIO COMMENTARIES WITH
DIRECTOR, JAMES CAMERON (Run Time 194m 46s)
CAST (Kate Winslet & Gloria Stuart) AND CREW (Producer Jon Landau and Executive Producer Rae Sanchini) (Run Time 153m 47s)
HISTORICAL LOOK ON TITANIC BY DON LYNCH & KEN MARSCHALL (Run Time 194 min 46s)
BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE VIA BRANCHING (Run Time 62m 16s) / Spread over first 2 feature discs.
POD 01 - DEEP DIVE
POD 02 - UPSIDE-DOWN - WRECK MINIATURE
POD 03 - ESCONDIDO UNDERWATER SET
POD 04 - TWO ROSES
POD 05 - SINKING SIMULATION
POD 06 - 1912 - MORPH TRANSITION VFX
POD 07 - SOUTHAMPTON FLOP
POD 08 - A VIEW FROM THE PUB VFX
POD 09 - LEAVING PORT VFX
POD 10 - MELTING POT
POD 11 - THE MILLIONAIRE'S SUITE
POD 12 - THE ENGINE ROOM
POD 13 - TITANIC AT SEA
POD 14 - DIGITAL PEOPLE
POD 15 - THE MILLION DOLLAR SHOT
POD 16 - THE BIG EXTERIOR SHIP SET
POD 17 - ROSE SUICIDE
POD 18 - BIG SHIP SET VFX
POD 19 - TUX STORY
POD 20 - THE GRAND STAIRCASE
POD 21 - COSTUME DESIGN
POD 22 - FIRST CLASS DINING ROOM
POD 23 - DINNER SHOOT
POD 24 - THIRD CLASS PARTY
POD 25 - A WOMAN'S PLACE
POD 26 - THE ETIQUETTE KID
POD 27 - THE BOILER ROOM
POD 28 - FLOODING HOLD MINIATURE
POD 29 - ICEBERG/DECK VFX
POD 30 - BOILER ROOM FLOODING
POD 31 - FIRST CLASS LOUNGE MINIATURE
POD 32 - SHOOTING IN STEERAGE
POD 33 - KATE'S ACTION COSTUME
POD 34 - CRANE AS HELICOPTER
POD 35 - LIFEBOATS 13 & 15
POD 36 - FLOODED FIRST CLASS DINING ROOM
POD 37 - STAGE 2 SINKING SET
POD 38 - FAKING A TILT
POD 39 - THE SINKING RISER
POD 40 - SHIP EXTENSIONS
POD 41 - FALLING FUNNEL
POD 42 - GRAND STAIRCASE FLOODING
POD 43 - MINIATURE HALL FLOODING
POD 44 - JUMPING STUNTS
POD 45 - TILTING POOP DECK
POD 46 - DECK SLIDERS
POD 47 - DIGITAL STUNT PEOPLE
POD 48 - SINKING VIDEOMATIC
POD 49 - SHIP SPLIT MINIATURE
POD 50 - VERTICAL POOP DECK STUNTS
POD 51 - THE TOILET PAPER SHOT
POD 52 - FINAL PLUNGE VFX
POD 53 - UNDERWATER GREENSCREEN
POD 54 - INTERIOR TANK SHOOT
POD 55 - BREATH SHOTS
POD 56 - EXTERIOR TANK SHOOT
POD 57 - ICE MAKEUP
POD 58 - OPEN LIFEBOATS AND THE CARPATHIA
POD 59 - CARPATHIA MEDAL
POD 60 - THE FINAL SHOT
POD 61 - MAKING THE MUSIC VIDEO
MY HEART WILL GO ON MUSIC VIDEO (Run Time 4m 42s)
ALTERNATE ENDING "BROCK'S EPIPHANY" WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY JAMES CAMERON (Run Time 9m 15s)
Bonus Materials on Disc 3 (R1) and Disc 3 or 4 (R2/R4)
note: The film itself was suppose to run for 5 hours and 20 minutes but over 147 minutes had to be cut down for pacing. The 29 deleted scenes + the alternate ending were originally meant to be in the final cut of the film. Unfortunately were deleted before its release.
29 DELETED SCENES (COMPLETE SCENES WITH FINISHED EFFECTS) WITH OPTIONAL AUDIO COMMENTARY (Run Time 45m 57s)
#1 - I'LL BE THE FIRST
#2 - ROSE FEELS TRAPPED
#3 - BROCK'S DILEMMA/ ROSE VISITS THIRD CLASS
#4 - ROSE'S DREAMS
#5 - COME JOSEPHINE...
#6 - EXTENDED SNEAKING TO FIRST CLASS
#7 - EXTENDED ESCAPE FROM LOVEJOY
#8 - A KISS IN THE BOILER ROOM
#9 - WIRELESS ROOM/ THE CALIFORNIAN
#10 - HOW 'BOUT A LITTLE ICE?
#11 - FLIRTING WITH ICE
#12 - THE FIRST S.O.S.
#13 - ISMAY PANICS
#14 - MOLLY BROWN'S ROWING SCHOOL
#15 - IRISH HOSPITALITY
#16 - IDA STRAUS WON'T LEAVE
#17 - FAREWELL TO HELGA
#18 - BOAT SIX WON'T RETURN
#19 - RELEASE THE HOUNDS
#20 - ROSE GETS A HUSBAND'S LETTER
#21 - JACK AND LOVEJOY FIGHT
#22 - GUGGENHEIM AND ASTOR
#23 - I'M NOT GOING
#24 - CORA'S FATE
#25 - EXTENDED JACK AND ROSE IN THE WATER
#26 - OUT OF THE QUESTION
#27 - HOW DARE YOU!
#28 - CHINESE MAN RESCUE
#29 - EXTENDED CARPATHIA SEQUENCE
1912 NEWS REEL WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY ED MARSH (Run Time 2m 11s)
CONSTRUCTION TIMELAPSE SEQUENCE WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY ED MARSH (Run Time 4m 19s)
DEEP DIVE PRESENTATION NARRATED - BY JAMES CAMERON (Run Time 15m 29s )
TITANIC CREW VIDEO (Run Time 17m 26s)
A SHIP'S ODYSSEY (THE TITANIC CREW VIDEO)
SHIP'S TOUR MONTAGE WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY ANDERS FALK (Run Time 7m 33s)
VIDEOMATICS AND VFX (Run Time 8m 38s)
VIDEOMATICS INTRODUCTION
SINKING SEQUENCE
DEEP DIVE
VFX SHOT BREAKDOWN: "ENGINE ROOM"
VFX HOW-TO FOR "I'M FLYING"
VFX HOW-TO FOR "FIRST CLASS LOUNGE"
TITANIC SINKING SIMULATION
STILL GALLERIES
TITANIC SCRIPTMENT
STORYBOARD SEQUENCES
PRODUCTION ARTWORK
PHOTOGRAPHS
KEN MARSCHALL'S PAINTING GALLERY
BY THE NUMBERS
BIBILOGRAPHY
BREAKING NEW GROUND - THE MAKING OF TITANIC TV Special (Run Time 42m 50s)
TITANIC FEATURETTES - ELETRONIC PRESS KIT (Run Time 18m 10s)
NEWSPOD #1: STORY FOCUS
NEWSPOD #2: ACTOR FOCUS
NEWSPOD #3: BUILDING THE SHIP
NEWSPOD #4: POPULATING THE SHIP
NEWSPOD #5: SINKING THE SHIP
NEWSPOD #6: JAMES CAMERON FOCUS
NEWSPOD #7: DEEP DIVE FOCUS
CONCEPT POSTERS AND ONE SHEETS
Bonus Materials Exclusive to 4-Disc (R2/R4) Release - Not Applicable for Region 1 Release
HBO FIRST LOOK THE HEART OF THE OCEAN (Run Time 27m 30s)
TITANIC IN 30 SECONDS WITH BUNNIES (Run Time 0m 47s)
MTV MOVIE AWARDS TITANIC SKIT (Run Time 4m 21s)
TITANIC (1997) S.E. - EASTER EGG - SNL SKIT WITH BILL PAXTON AND JAMES CAMERON (Run Time 4m 47s)
TRAILERS & TEASERS IN WIDESCREEN OR FULL FRAME (Approximately 25 minutes)
TITANIC TV SPOTS IN FULL FRAME (Run Time 5m 26s)
DESTINY
OPPOSITE WORLDS
KNOW THE LEGEND
NOTHING YOU EXPECT
HEART WILL GO ON
SEE IT AGAIN:15
HONORED
TITANIC - SINKING SIMMULATION
RTLT TV SPOT - GERMAN
SOUND QUALITY
2-DISC SET - 2.0 / 5.1 / 6.1 DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND WITH DTS
3-DISC SET - 2.0 / 5.1 / 6.1 DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND WITH DTS
4-DISC SET - 2.0 / 5.1 / 6.1 DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND WITH DTS
PICTURE QUALITY
2-DISC SET - WIDESCREEN ANAMORPHIC 2.35:1
3-DISC SET - WIDESCREEN ANAMORPHIC 2.35:1
4-DISC SET - WIDESCREEN ANAMORPHIC 2.35:1
SPECIAL FEATURES for the 2-DISC & 3-DISC & 4-DISC EDITIONS
TITANIC SPECIAL EDITION 2-DISC SET
The movie itself on disc 1 & 2
3 all new commentaries
POD Behind the Scenes branching option
"My Heart Will Go On" music video
All new nine minute Alternate Ending: Brock's Epiphany
2.0 / 5.1 / 6.1 dolby digital surround sound with DTS
2.35:1 Widescreen Anamorphic
TITANIC SPECIAL EDITION 3-DISC SET
The movie itself on disc 1 & 2
3 all new commentaries
POD Behind the Scenes branching option
"My Heart Will Go On" music video
All new nine minute Alternate Ending: Brock's Epiphany
29 deleted scenes with optional commentary
Production and special effects featurettes
"Breaking New Ground" TV speicial
Visual effects breakdown of the stunts
Construction Timelapse with Optional Commentary
Titanic Ship's Tour with Optional Commentary
Easter Eggs
Still Galleries
Visual Effects
Videomatics
Titanic Crew Video
Deep Dive Presentation
1912 Newsreel with optional commentary
2.0 / 5.1 / 6.1 dolby digital surround sound with DTS
2.35:1 Widescreen Anamorphic
TITANIC DELUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION 4-DISC SET
The movie itself on disc 1 & 2
3 all new commentaries
POD Behind the Scenes branching option
"My Heart Will Go On" music video
All new nine minute Alternate Ending: Brock's Epiphany
29 deleted scenes with optional commentary
Production and special effects featurettes
"Breaking New Ground" TV speicial
Visual effects breakdown of the stunts
Construction Timelapse with Optional Commentary
Titanic Ship's Tour with Optional Commentary
Easter Eggs
Still Galleries
Visual Effects
Videomatics
Titanic Crew Video
Deep Dive Presentation
1912 Newsreel with optional commentary
HBO "Heart Of The Ocean" documentry
3 TITANIC parodies
15 trailers and TV spots
2.0 / 5.1 / 6.1 dolby digital surround sound with DTS
2.35:1 Widescreen Anamorphic
25 of 27 found the following review helpful:
HERE'S WHAT TO LOOK FOR...........!!!!!! Aug 18, 2005
By Mohd Jafar
come october, the most successful film in the film history will finally get the dvd treatment it deserves, bringing much respite to the fans all the over the world. the presently available barebones edition will be replaced with a 3disc deluxe edition dvd loaded with all those great never before seen stuff. previous announcements by fox suggested two dvd releases of titanic. one being a two disc set and another 4 disc release with fourth disc being the soundtrack of the film but now there will be just one 3disc edition release, without the soundtrack.
here's what one can look forward to in this edition:
New high definition digital transfer with the main feature spread over two discs to get the highest possible picture and sound quality.
Never before seen footage (approximately 58 minutes, alongwith the main film but it will be available through branching option on the disc unlike LOTR EXTENDED editions!!)
All-new making-of documentary "heart of the ocean", which will include time lapse footage of the massive set and studio construction.
Incredible Alternate Ending - "Brock's Epiphany"
29 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary which include romantic moments between jack and rose and historical and action shots as well!!
Commentary by Academy Award-Winning Director James Cameron
Cast and Crew Commentaries by Stars Kate Winslet and Gloria Stuart and Oscar-Winning Producer Jon Landau and Executive Producer Rae Sanchini
Historical Commentary
Visual Effects Breakdown of the Unforgettable Stunts
Music Video "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
...and much more!!
titanic deluxe edition will be a dream come true not just for all those titanic fans out there but it will definitely be a jewel in any dvd collection!!
56 of 66 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent movie, disappointed over the DVD. May 19, 2002
By Matthew Paul
Don't get me wrong, I love TITANIC but I found it odd how the disc transfer was only limited to the bare bones! A theatrical trailer, that's it! Come on! This is the most expensive movie, highest grossing movie, most critically acclaimed, and most award-winning movie an there are zero extras? Cameron's other films are fully loaded. TITANIC gets the shaft while lesser films like AMERICAN PIE 2 are blessed with double disc sets with hours of bonuses. This pains me beyond belief as a film buff. I remember a well-done special that was once on FOX about the film and would've been perfect on the disc. A commentary, for crying out loud! A million filmmakers and castmembers and no commentary track? Insane! This disc should be the most overwhelming, extra-ladden DVD ever made, but instead only got left with the standard. The picture and sound quality is top notch, but once you're done the movie you're anxious to find out more. There aren't even any cheesy production notes! Collectors, skip this DVD unless you really love the movie. I only hope that J.C. realizes this and is in the works of a TITANIC SPECIAL EDITION. Now that would do it justice.
41 of 49 found the following review helpful:
Titanic - A truly glorious film! Feb 13, 2004
By K. Wyatt
"ssintrepid"
If this incredible films winning of eleven Academy awards including Best Picture and Best director and being the highest grossing film of all time doesn't speak for itself I don't know what else would. "Titanic" is quite simply one of the best tales of a true life tragedy interspersed with a fictional love story ever made, all of which combines to make director James Cameron appear a true genius which in terms of being a film director he is. Only one note of caution need be applied to watching this film on DVD and that is to know where the pause button is on your DVD player when considering the three hour length of the film.I will freely admit that I'm not a big Leonardo DiCaprio fan but when it comes to this film he did an exceptional job in the role of Jack. Instrumental in the success of this film, beyond the exceptional script, is the performance given by the ever beautiful Kate Winslet in the role of Rose. Noteworthy are the performances given by the supporting cast to include the likes of David Warner, Kathy Bates and Billy Zane and of course a couple of James Cameron's staple actors who crop up in almost all of his films in Bill Paxton and Jenette Goldstein. As testimony to the brilliance of director James Cameron one only needs to take a look at his list of directorial and script credits which includes; "The Terminator," "Aliens," "The Abyss," "T2: Judgment Day," "True Lies" and "Titanic." With a list such as this one James Cameron has most certainly gone down in history as one of the most successful directors/screen writers in history and deservedly so. It would be nice to see him take a break from television and take up the film directing mantle once again as one can almost call it a sure bet film when he's in the director's chair. The Premise: On April 14th, 1912 one of western civilization's most tragic events occurred when a ship thought to be unsinkable did exactly that, struck an iceberg and sank killing hundreds of passengers in the process as the ships builders seemed to have made one mistake after another in the construction of this "magnificent" vessel. Director/screen writer James Cameron concocts a glorious love story around this true life tragedy and quite poignantly portrays the disparity of classes aboard the vessel as the first class passengers live in the lap of luxury even during the "abandonment" of the vessel while the poor are treated with palpable disdain to include being locked below decks after the ship begins to sink. While the true story of this movie is the sinking of the ship told through Cameron's brilliant writing and direction there is whole myriad of other things going on that are not noticeable but would've been had they been done incorrectly, chief among these are the costumes and the sets of the Titanic. The truly fictitious portion of this tragedy is told through Rose Dawson Calvert (Gloria Stuart) as she regales present day treasure hunters of her time on the Titanic and the gloriously passionate but brief love affair between her and Jack Dawson who was a free spirited artist who taught her how to live despite his destiny... I highly recommend this film to any and all who are fans of what movie making is all about! {ssintrepid} Special Features: -Theatrical Trailer
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