Interesting DVD releases

[ThinWhiteDuke]

PLANET OF THE APES: 14 DISC (region 1)

Fox has planned a 14-disc Planet of the Apes: Ultimate DVD Collection (SRP $179.98) for release on 4/4, which will include all 5 classic Apes feature films, the complete Planet of the Apes TV series, the 2001 Tim Burton remake and the never-before-released Return to the Planet of the Apes NBC cartoon series from 1975, along with the Behind the Planet of the Apes documentary and an additional disc of bonus content. You can read a little more about this from our friends over at www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4891.

Could be really interesting...

[ThinWhiteDuke]

HARRY POTTER 4 (region 1)

Warner's finally officially announced Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire for 3/7 (SRP $28.98) in dual anamorphic widescreen and full frame editions. Extras are TBA.

100% must-have 4 me

[ThinWhiteDuke]

More info on 'Apes':

Title: Planet of the Apes
Starring: N/A (Various)
Released: 28th March 2006
SRP: $179.98

Further Details:
Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced the Planet of the Apes: Ultimate DVD Collection, a fourteen-disc package that includes the five original movies, along with all fourteen episodes of the TV show, the animated series, and the 2001 Tim Burton remake. The retail price should be set at around $179.98. Each and every film will carry a new THX enhanced anamorphic widescreen transfer, along with English Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. We are also able to confirm that the original films will each be available seperately. We've attached the full spec listing below, thanks to our friends at TVShowsOnDVD.com.



Disc One: Planet of the Apes Anniversary

* 2-Disc version of Planet of the Apes Anniversary DVD
* Anamorphic Widescreen with Dolby Surround 5.1 - THX Certified and DTS
* Commentary by Composer Jerry Goldsmith and Commentary by Actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy, Kim Hunter, Make-up Artist John Chambers
* Text Commentary by Eric Greene, Author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"



Disc Two: Planet of the Apes Anniversary Extras:

* Behind the Planet of the Apes Documentary 126 minutes
* Behind the Planet of the Apes Promo (1998)
* Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson (1966)
* Roddy McDowall Home Movies approx. 20 minutes
* Planet of the Apes Dailies and Outtakes (no audio)
* Planet of the Apes (1967 N.A.T.O. Presentation)
* Planet of the Apes Featurette (1968)
* A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes (1972)
* Don Taylor Directs Escape from the Planet of the Apes
* J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
* Publicity: Original Theatrical Trailers, Planet of the Apes Teaser Trailer, Planet of the Apes Trailer, Beneath the Planet of the Apes Trailer, Escape from the Planet of the Apes Trailer, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Trailer, & Battle for the Planet of the Apes Trailer
* Film Reviews (1968) including a total of 34 stills
* Theatrical Posters 7 static images with 28 seconds audio
* Galleries: Original Sketches by Costume Designer Morton Haack 9 stills with 36 second audio & Photo Gallery 17 stills



Disc Three: Beneath the Planet of the Apes

* Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX Certified
* Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Escape from the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery and Web link.



Disc Four: Escape from the Planet of the Apes

* Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX Certified
* Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Escape from the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Don Taylor Directs Escape from Planet of the Apes and Web link.



Disc Five: Conquest for The Planet of the Apes

* Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX Certified
* Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, J. Lee Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Web link.



Disc Six: Battle for The Planet of the Apes

* Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX Certified
* Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Beneath the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Fox Interactive Presents: Behind the Scenes of the Planet of the Apes Game & CD-ROM Content - Self Contained Web Site.



Discs Seven, Eight, Nine & Ten: POTA TV Series

* Disc 1 Episodes: Escape from Tomorrow, The Gladiators, The Trap and The Good Seeds.
* Disc 2 Episodes: The Legacy, Tomorrow's Tide, The Surgeon and The Dragoons.
* Disc 3 Episodes: The Horse Ride, The Interrogation, The Tyrant and The Cure.
* Disc 4 Episodes The Liberator and Up Above the World So High.
* Selection of TV Spots & Still Photos



Disc Eleven & Twelve: Return to the Planet of the Apes (Animated)

* Disc 1 Episodes: Flames of Doom, Escape From Ape City, Lagoon of Peril, Tunnel of Fear, The Unearthly Prophecy, Screaming Wings and Trail to the Unknown.
* Disc 2 Episodes: Attack from the Clouds, Mission of Mercy, Invasion of the Underdwellers, Battle of the Titans, Terror on Ice Mountain and River of Flames.



Disc Thirteen & Fourteen: Planet of the Apes (2001)

* Disc 1: Enhanced Viewing Mode (interactive versions includes behind the scenes on make-up, special effects, cast/crew, shooting on location), commentary by Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, Tom Rothman, Richard Zanuck, & cast/crew bios.
* Disc 2 of Planet of the Apes '01: 23 featurettes, 6 documentaries - "Apes School", "Make-Up Testing", "Costume Testing", "Shooting on Location", "Scoring the Film" and " Ape Movement", 8 interactive multi-angle sequences that "Put you in the Director's Chair", 4 quadangle/4 way audio split vignettes of make-up testing, Apes reactive testing, costume testing, Apes movement/stunt testing, 5 extended scenes, HBO "The Making of" Special, TV spots, Trailers and a music video.

Some pics:
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I'm thinking about getting this one....

[starbuck]

admin said:

I'm thinking about getting this one....

Riiiiight. You told me it was ugly when I told you I was planning on ordering it

[ThinWhiteDuke]

starbuck said:

admin said:

I'm thinking about getting this one....

Riiiiight. You told me it was ugly when I told you I was planning on ordering it

I did.
there were only some blurry shots of the head that looked crappy.
Now, with this sharp new photo it looked 10 times better.
AND: I didn't know the contents of the box...

[ThinWhiteDuke]

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Corpse Bride: DVD giftset (region 3 korea)

[Tom]

[ThinWhiteDuke]

;D Steelbooks suck (No offense Tom )

[Tom]

These are tins, not steelbooks

[ThinWhiteDuke]

tom said:

These are tins, not steelbooks

Right...Kong looks a steelbook to me ;D

the others are 'exclusives' from ezyDVD...the same guys that made that cheap ToyStory & Godfather woodenbox.

They even have a StarWars tin....

I'm thinking of getting this massive set:

24 DVDs....the complete StarTrek Original series, packed in a huge case

[Tom]

King Kong is a Tin, the artwork is due to change...