Author Topic: The Da Vinci Code (Read 4496 times)

ThePatriot · « **on:** Sep 03, 2006 at 06:38 PM »

from davisdvd:

Early info on Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's upcoming The Da Vinci Code is already out on the web. Due on November 14th, the big-screen adaptation of Dan Brown's mega best-seller arrives as a two-disc anamophic widescreen special edition with more than 90 minutes of extras shot in high definition exclusively for this release. Expect more details on those when the set is officially announced. Interestingly, the packaging will feature hidden phrases from the film that can be viewed only with a backlight or magnifying glass. One hidden message will lead to exclusive online content. Retail is $29.96.

Also available will be The Da Vinci Code Gift Set which will add a customizable working replica of the cryptex device (with a clue inside that can lead to a trip to Europe and other prizes) and a full-sized reproduction of Robert Langdon's journal from the film containing notes. Retail for this is $80.96.

jojitv · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 03, 2006 at 11:07 PM »

Quote from: ThePatriot on Sep 03, 2006 at 06:38 PM

from davisdvd:

Also available will be The Da Vinci Code Gift Set which will add a customizable working replica of the cryptex device (with a clue inside that can lead to a trip to Europe and other prizes) and a full-sized reproduction of Robert Langdon's journal from the film containing notes. Retail for this is $80.96.

I hope this one's similar or even better than the R3 given it's price.

techdude · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 03, 2006 at 11:59 PM »

I am wary of any Magnavision's gift set. After being burned by their Jurassic Park and Gladiator boxed set. I am not touching any of their gift or box set.

hemisphere · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 12:49 AM »

This should be better than the R3 or R2. I prefer the english version regardless of the price.

RNIverson · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 08:43 AM »

have just ordered the r3 giftset, hope this r1 maintain its $80 price so i wont have any regrets

RadicalDude · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 03:43 PM »

I doubt that. $80 is the retail price and not the discounted price from let's say... Amazon.

RNIverson · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 04:15 PM »

life is indeed unfair for those who cannot wait

Quitacet · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 04:34 PM »

To those who really want this, the way to go is the Region 2 3-Disc DVD set CLICK HERE

Specs are:

Special Features:

Disc 1:

- Extened version with Additional 25 minutes

Dics 2:

- Interview with Author
- Production Diary
- Characters
- Producer's Journey
- Music world
- Trailers
- Analysis of Monalisa Musical Feature
- and more...

Disc 3:

- Analysis of historical sites with Commentary
- Replica Prof. Langdon note book
- Metal Cryptex
- and more..

Audio Format: DD 2.0, DD 5.1
Video Format: Widescreen 1.85:1 (Anamorphic)
Languages: English
Subtitles: English, Japanese
Country Made: United States
Region Code: 2
Year Made: 2006
Running Time: 149+ 25

There are some images of the bonus items on the set.

RadicalDude · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 04:41 PM »

Oh... R2 is extended... what about R1???

RNIverson · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 04:46 PM »

i guess r3's bonus is its dts track

but i doubt r1 wont be the same...

Quote from: RadicalDude on Sep 04, 2006 at 04:41 PM

Oh... R2 is extended... what about R1???

i believe r1 is also extended

ThePatriot · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 12:29 AM »

from dvdactive:

Title: The Da Vinci Code
Starring: Tom Hanks
Released: 14th November 2006
SRP: $29.96 & $80.95

Further Details:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced The Da Vinci Code which stars Tom Hanks, Audrey Tatou, and Ian McKellen. The film will be available as a two-disc set from the 14th November this year. Retail should be around $29.96. Extras will include a First Day on Set with Ron Howard featurette, a Conversation with Dan Brown, a Magical Places featurette which looks at the film locations, another featurette on how Tom Hanks became Robert Langdon, and another on the casting of Audrey Tatou. Completing the package will be a Codes of the Da Vinci Code feature that uncovers the hidden symbols in the film, and much more. A giftset will also be available from the 14th, priced at $80.95. This will include a reproduction of Robert Langdon's journal.

uebetan12 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 06:37 AM »

a definite must have pa rin.............despite the bashing it received from the bibliophiles and the critics....................................

RAINMAN · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 09:13 AM »

How different is the R2 Giftset from the R1 Giftset?

Quitacet · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 09:28 AM »

The R2 is a 3-disc set while I believe the R1 is a 2-disc set lang.

Parang hindi yata Extended and R1 and R3.

RNIverson · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 10:09 AM »

based on artemis' post, R3 has approx 30 mins extended scenes

Artemis · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 10:12 AM »

Quote from: Quitacet on Sep 05, 2006 at 09:28 AM

The R2 is a 3-disc set while I believe the R1 is a 2-disc set lang.

Parang hindi yata Extended and R1 and R3.

dunno about the R1 but the R3 is also an extended version.

I haven't seen a pic of the R1 giftset but if it comes with a cryptex too then i suppose the only difference would be a slight variation in the packaging... let's wait for more info about the R1 giftset and some pics.

Quitacet · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 11:10 AM »

Ganito kasi ang nakalagay sa R3 specs sa DVD Asian.com eh:

Deluxe Boxset Contains:

01.Outer box, Cryptex
02.(8 pages booklet)
03.Langdon dairy
04.Certificate with serial
05. Double disc DVD with approx.30 mins

Maybe the approx. 30 mins ang extension but it could probably be "approx. 30 mins of special feature on the Making of The Da Vinci Code".

Anyway sana lahat extended na para lahat kayo masaya.

allanmandy · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 11:46 AM »

Check out the product page from CDWow. It says Extended Edition DTS.

link

RAINMAN · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 06, 2006 at 03:28 PM »

I wish someone could make a post comparing all versions of the giftset - R1, R2, and R3.

allanmandy · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 06, 2006 at 09:38 PM »

Here's the R1 giftset. It is literally a box. I think I'll settle for either the R3 or the Japanese version. Also, here's a photo of the cryptex and the Langdon diary. The poster says it (the cryptex) is an authentic working replica. Would anyone know if thr R3 and R2 cryptices are working replicas as well?

Based from the small writings on the poster, I don't think the R1 release is the extended version. So for me, it really is a choice between the R3 & R2. Hmmm. On one side (R3) is a DTS track. On the other (R2) is a bonus disc and excellent packaging. What do you guys think?

techdude · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 06, 2006 at 09:46 PM »

Off topic since this is R1 forum, but Astrovision is now taking preorders for the Gift set (Cryptex, Journal, DVD and box) at 2,300 Php and 895 for the 2-Disc DVD only version. You get a 500-piece puzzle if you preorder. Release date is October 10, 2006.

RNIverson · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 09:16 AM »

Quote from: allanmandy on Sep 06, 2006 at 09:38 PM

Based from the small writings on the poster, I don't think the R1 release is the extended version. So for me, it really is a choice between the R3 & R2. Hmmm. On one side (R3) is a DTS track. On the other (R2) is a bonus disc and excellent packaging. What do you guys think?

really depends on your budget, of course. for me, i cant afford the r2 giftset. i already have too much in my shopping cart from oct to dec :'(

but given the budget, i'll go for r2. packaging always attracts me

Munskie · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 10:15 AM »

Quote from: RNIverson on Sep 07, 2006 at 09:16 AM

i'll go for r2. packaging always attracts me

an eye and a taste for great packaging...including girls? hehehehe just playin boss...

RNIverson · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 11:11 AM »

that's off topic

topics like that must be discussed in our Hot or Not thread

i've already settled with the r3 giftset, so no matter how great the r1 or r2 giftsets will be, no more backing out (since cc has been charged already)

RadicalDude · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 08, 2006 at 07:56 AM »

Already pre-ordered the R1 gift set from Amazon today.

im2bz · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 08, 2006 at 08:45 AM »

wow 52.59 bale around 59 dollars shipped...

ang question ko since over 50 dollars to automatically taxed kaya to?
never pa kasi ako nag order ng over 50 dollars, usually ginagawa ko 2 shippments to avoid customs tax.

RNIverson · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 08, 2006 at 09:05 AM »

i think that one will depend on your post office

at $59 shipped, r1 is just the same price with r3 when we got it... runtime at 149mins, does this mean its also an extended version?

link at amazon

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 08, 2006 at 10:14 AM »

149 mins. is the running time of the theatrical version of the film. Amazon's listed running times aren't always accurate, but I am concerned that the cover art doesn't state "Extended Version" or "Director's Cut" anywhere, since they usually make a big deal of that.

RadicalDude · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 08, 2006 at 10:42 AM »

Quote from: im2bz on Sep 08, 2006 at 08:45 AM

wow 52.59 bale around 59 dollars shipped...

ang question ko since over 50 dollars to automatically taxed kaya to?
never pa kasi ako nag order ng over 50 dollars, usually ginagawa ko 2 shippments to avoid customs tax.

Before, with my Makati office as my delivery address, all were being slapped by tax or custom duties as what they said. Now I'm already here in Ortigas Center and my previous orders, though still below $50, were all delivered without that dreaded tax.

We'll see on November. I'll post it here if I'll be charged for this particular order.

Fyi also, I usually order one title at a time since I'm carefully assessing my budget these days...

im2bz · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 08, 2006 at 01:02 PM »

so the Biggest question of all time is R1 or R3?

amazon or astrovision