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Title: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Feb 09, 2005 at 10:57 AM

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009QTS1M.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009QTS1M/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Gladiator (Extended Edition) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009QTS1M/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)
List Price: $39.99
Amazon Price: $27.99 (30% off)
Number of discs: 3

From DigitalBits:


Also today, we have word that DreamWorks is currently in production on a new DVD special edition of Ridley Scott's Gladiator, that will feature all new extras (different than what was featured on the previous release) and possibly an extended version of the film itself.

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: baby on Feb 09, 2005 at 12:00 PM

I'm gonna wait for this one. Good thing I still haven't got the previous releases. Sana this it the last release, and sana it includes dts and better transfer or thx certified even :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: keating on Feb 09, 2005 at 05:14 PM

The two disc set is worth already.....what could be the added features of this one? Sir Ridley Scott's director's cut?

I hope they include a collectible booklet. The previous release only contain insert.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: seph1018 on Feb 09, 2005 at 05:41 PM

As if the 1st release (SIgnature Series) wasn't good enough, here comes, I hope, a better edition. Hope they release this in a nice package, ala Troy LE. Plus the booklet that keating is asking for. ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: keating on Feb 09, 2005 at 05:54 PM

Yeah the booklet will be a good catch in this edition. Without those butts hanging around the movie itself much better than Troy.  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Feb 09, 2005 at 09:34 PM

i think this re-release is worth buying.. a quote from dvdtalk upcoming re-release thread..


Gladiator [Scott] (DC)
”DreamWorks is tentatively planning a multi-disc Gladiator: Director's Cut DVD for 2005, which will include Ridley Scott's longer version of the film (many of the deleted scenes on the previous DVD release will be edited back into the film, and there will be new bonus material as well).”


i am getting this for sure..   8)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: cherubrock on Feb 09, 2005 at 09:59 PM

Already bought this title four times.. but the movie's just that good! Chances are I'll be getting this one as well.. And a collectible booklet and cool packaging would certainly erase all doubt!

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Feb 09, 2005 at 10:05 PM

uy rock.. 4XXX.. nadaig mo pa kami lahat.. ako thrice lang..  hehehehe ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: keating on Feb 09, 2005 at 10:10 PM

Quote from: cherubrock on Feb 09, 2005 at 09:59 PM

Already bought this title four times.. but the movie's just that good! Chances are I'll be getting this one as well.. And a collectible booklet and cool packaging would certainly erase all doubt!

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Rocky did you know where I got my copy?  ;D 8)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: cherubrock on Feb 09, 2005 at 10:13 PM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Feb 09, 2005 at 10:05 PM

uy rock.. 4XXX.. nadaig mo pa kami lahat.. ako thrice lang.. hehehehe ;D

Sshh.. 3x lang pala kasi the first one doesn't count, hehehe.. Sealed pa nga yung galing sa yo e! ;)

I wonder if it will be on HD-DVD or Blu-ray (whichever Dreamworks supports)?  ???

Quote from: keating on Feb 09, 2005 at 10:10 PM

Rocky did you know where I got my copy? ;D 8)

Got that from Amazon Marketplace dude..  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: ranran on Feb 10, 2005 at 12:11 AM

wow, another version to look forward to!  :o ;D :o

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: classicman on Feb 10, 2005 at 06:30 AM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Feb 09, 2005 at 09:34 PM

i think this re-release is worth buying.. a quote from dvdtalk upcoming re-release thread..


Gladiator [Scott] (DC)
”DreamWorks is tentatively planning a multi-disc Gladiator: Director's Cut DVD for 2005, which will include Ridley Scott's longer version of the film (many of the deleted scenes on the previous DVD release will be edited back into the film, and there will be new bonus material as well).”


i am getting this for sure..   8)

here we go again, uso na talaga ang double dipping, hehehe ;D.....i suspect this release will have 3 to 4 discs on it kaya gumamit ng words "multi-disc" as quoted above instead of the usual "2-disc" or "double disc" to describe this impending release..... 8)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: seph1018 on Feb 10, 2005 at 08:47 AM

Double dip kung double dip!!! ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: ranran on Feb 10, 2005 at 12:13 PM

"Are you not entertained?"

(http://movies.go.com/images/photogallery/gladiator/gladiator_02.jpg)

how about a sequel then? - Gladiator 2 (http://movies.go.com/moviesdynamic/movies/movie?id=580409)  :o ;D :o

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: dunforgiven on Feb 10, 2005 at 01:10 PM

Quote from: ranran on Feb 10, 2005 at 12:13 PM

how about a sequel then? - Gladiator 2 (http://movies.go.com/moviesdynamic/movies/movie?id=580409)  :o ;D :o

uh, dude, i hate to break this to you but...... Maximus is dead!  ;D

hope the new release would come in a nice packaging, for sure it would be in digipack

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: RadicalDude on Feb 10, 2005 at 03:34 PM

It's a director's cut... and it is Ridley Scott's... what more can I say??? DOUBLE DIP!!!

Question? Is the first time Dreamworks will do a double dip?

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Feb 10, 2005 at 04:15 PM

nope.. they did it with Saving Private Ryan Commemorative Edition.


 8)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: krets pulpol on Feb 10, 2005 at 04:32 PM

so i guess this version won't have a dts soundtrack, hope i'm wrong.

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Feb 10, 2005 at 04:46 PM

hopefully.. you're wrong, krets..

sana may dts ang new release.. :) shall check the asian release news and post it as soon as info becomes available.

:)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: sweetam on Feb 10, 2005 at 05:12 PM

my copy (R4, from Australia) have a DTS track.

just wondering why the R1 doesn't have one...

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: ranran on Feb 10, 2005 at 05:15 PM

Quote from: dunforgiven on Feb 10, 2005 at 01:10 PM

uh, dude, i hate to break this to you but...... Maximus is dead!  ;D

hope the new release would come in a nice packaging, for sure it would be in digipack

click this link (http://movies.go.com/moviesdynamic/movies/movie?id=580409) dude, of course maximus is dead.  they're continuing the story line with the remaining characters. at least that's what the reports say.    ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: JhunDV on Feb 10, 2005 at 05:18 PM

Quote from: sweetam on Feb 10, 2005 at 05:12 PM

my copy (R4, from Australia) have a DTS track.

just wondering why the R1 doesn't have one...

The current R1 release has DTS.  I think it's the local R3 release that has no DTS.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: RadicalDude on Feb 10, 2005 at 05:44 PM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Feb 10, 2005 at 04:15 PM

nope.. they did it with Saving Private Ryan Commemorative Edition.


 8)

oh yes, i almost forgot that one... thanks brod hemi.

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: dunforgiven on Feb 11, 2005 at 09:04 AM

Quote from: ranran on Feb 10, 2005 at 05:15 PM

click this link (http://movies.go.com/moviesdynamic/movies/movie?id=580409) dude, of course maximus is dead.  they're continuing the story line with the remaining characters. at least that's what the reports say.    ;D  ;D

hey, i was just kidding bro. don't take any offense  ;)

if they're going to continue the storyline with the remaining characters, it's highly probably that the new gladiator would be maximus' son

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: krets pulpol on Feb 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM

Quote from: dunforgiven on Feb 11, 2005 at 09:04 AM

hey, i was just kidding bro. don't take any offense  ;)

if they're going to continue the storyline with the remaining characters, it's highly probably that the new gladiator would be maximus' son

di ba namatay na rin yun? together with his wife

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: dunforgiven on Feb 11, 2005 at 10:06 AM

Quote from: krets pulpol on Feb 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM

di ba namatay na rin yun? together with his wife

ay sorry! i was referring to the son of maximus' ex-girlfriend (i forgot her name)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: nicomd on Feb 11, 2005 at 02:05 PM

Si Lucious?

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: ranran on Feb 11, 2005 at 05:35 PM

Quote from: dunforgiven on Feb 11, 2005 at 09:04 AM

hey, i was just kidding bro. don't take any offense  ;)

if they're going to continue the storyline with the remaining characters, it's highly probably that the new gladiator would be maximus' son

no prob, i have a discussion of this sequel in another thread click here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=34225.0)  ;)

actually reports say that the sequel is more focused on the politics of the roman empire after the death of Maximus.

read this report:

"First, Russell Crowe will not be back. Second, the action will pick up where the first film left off, focusing on the next generation of characters. Third, the film will not have any Coliseum-style fighting, instead focusing on politics and other intrigue. And yes, the script is finished.

- Empire Online

[/i]

hmmm, 'politics and other intrigue' sounds like our regular senate hearings  ;D
i hope its not going to be boring though.  ::)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: dunforgiven on Feb 11, 2005 at 10:25 PM

Quote from: ranran on Feb 11, 2005 at 05:35 PM

the film will not have any Coliseum-style fighting, instead focusing on politics and other intrigue. And yes, the script is finished.

- Empire Online

[/i]

no Crowe, no Phoenix, no Coliseum-style fighting, will focus on politics and intrigue....... i think i just lost interest on this sequel

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: keating on Feb 12, 2005 at 03:34 PM

No fight scenes? But then, Scott always surprise us with his visual skills and cinematic eye.  8)

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: ranran on Feb 12, 2005 at 11:48 PM

"no Coliseum-style fighting" naman ang sinabi, di naman no fighting.  malay natin baka ang fight scenes dito puro nasa senate hearings sessions nila!  ;D
talagang parang real life!  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: talisman30 on Apr 13, 2005 at 09:54 AM

New details from DVDAnswers Gladiator Extended Edition

Title: Gladiator EE
Starring: Russell Crowe
Released: 7th June 2005
SRP: Price TBC

Further Details
Early disc specs have arrived for the new extended edition of Ridley Scott's Gladiator which stars Russell Crowe. The three-disc set will be available to own from the 7th June, and will add seventeen minutes of additional footage to the film. The original theatrical cut will also be included, so no need to worry about that. The complete technical specs haven't been revealed yet I'm afraid, although we'd be very surprised if DTS wasn't offered once again. We'll bring you further details and the official artwork shortly, but for now here's the full rundown on the extra material. We'd like to extend our thanks to Lara Means for this one.

Disc One: Extended Feature Film·  Widescreen Extended Edition of the Film, with 17 Minutes Additional Footage·  Original Theatrical Cut of the Film·  Introduction to Extended Cut by Director Ridley Scott·  An "Are You Not Entertained?" Trivia track with Historical References etc·  Deleted Footage Marker. Guide to help identify the newly restored footage.

Disc Two: Behind the Scenes·  Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator Documentary (200 Mins)·  Tale of the Scribes: Crafting the story·  The Tools of War: Weapons and vehicles·  Attire of the Realm: Costume Design·  The Heat of Battle: 3 Production Journal Featurettes·  Resurrecting Proximo: Digitally Salvaged Scenes with actor Oliver Reed·  The Glore of Rome: Oscar-winning Visual Effects·  Echoes in Eternity: The film's release and global impact

Disc Three: Image and Design·  Production Design Primer and Gallery·  Storyboard Demonstrations and Comparisons·  Abandoned Sequences·  Ridleygrams: Ridley Scott's own sketches·  Costume Design Gallery·  Photo Galleries·  Deleted Scenes·  Letters From the Front: Authentic memos on the challenges of production·  Commodus Screen Test (Joaquin Phoenix)·  Visual Effects Explorations·  An Evening with Russell Crowe·  And Much More!

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: talisman30 on Apr 13, 2005 at 09:58 AM

Hem, pwede ba natin palitan title nito Gladiator EE?

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on Apr 13, 2005 at 12:38 PM

Jore will the new edition contain booklet or some inserts? I hope DTS is still intact on this edition.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Apr 13, 2005 at 01:29 PM

modified.. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: talisman30 on Apr 13, 2005 at 04:34 PM

bilis modified! thanks redge  ;)

yep ron sana with DTS. satisfied na ako with the first release but afetr seeing the 17 min extra scenes mukhang must buy to!

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Apr 13, 2005 at 04:47 PM

from digitalbits:

Finally, we've learned that there will be no DTS track, owing to the disc space demands of including two versions of the film on a single DVD disc via seamless branching, while still keeping the presentation quality high (an unfortunate but understandable sacrifice that will nevertheless likely be a sticking point with some fans).

 :(

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: dunforgiven on Apr 13, 2005 at 05:06 PM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Apr 13, 2005 at 04:47 PM

there will be no DTS track

well, on the bright side, this just makes it a whole lot easier for me to ignore this new version. Signature Selection rules!!!  O0 O0 O0

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on Apr 13, 2005 at 05:10 PM

I have second thoughts on this edition. Now that hemisphere said that DTS will not be included. If I remember right....Sir Ridley Scott prefers the theatrical cut of Gladiator same with his ALIEN
& HANNIBAL.

Title: Re: Gladiator Special Edition
Post by: krets pulpol on Apr 13, 2005 at 07:38 PM

Quote from: krets pulpol on Feb 10, 2005 at 04:32 PM

so i guess this version won't have a dts soundtrack, hope i'm wrong.

told ya! ehehe  ;D

but still looks enticing! it's a 3-disc version as said in dvdanswers!

Disc One: Extended Feature Film

Widescreen Extended Edition of the Film, with 17 Minutes Additional Footage

Original Theatrical Cut of the Film

Introduction to Extended Cut by Director Ridley Scott

An "Are You Not Entertained?" Trivia track with Historical References etc

Deleted Footage Marker. Guide to help identify the newly restored footage.

Disc Two: Behind the Scenes

Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator Documentary (200 Mins)

Tale of the Scribes: Crafting the story

The Tools of War: Weapons and vehicles

Attire of the Realm: Costume Design

The Heat of Battle: 3 Production Journal Featurettes

Resurrecting Proximo: Digitally Salvaged Scenes with actor Oliver Reed

The Glore of Rome: Oscar-winning Visual Effects

Echoes in Eternity: The film's release and global impact

Disc Three: Image and Design

Production Design Primer and Gallery

Storyboard Demonstrations and Comparisons

Abandoned Sequences

Ridleygrams: Ridley Scott's own sketches

Costume Design Gallery

Photo Galleries

Deleted Scenes

Letters From the Front: Authentic memos on the challenges of production

Commodus Screen Test (Joaquin Phoenix)

Visual Effects Explorations

An Evening with Russell Crowe

And Much More!

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Apr 13, 2005 at 10:18 PM

actually, i was disappointed after i've learned that this release would not have the DTS audio track. but because of the wealth of features not found on the first release, i might get this EE to complete the saga.

:)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on Apr 13, 2005 at 10:28 PM

It's a disappointing release considering the bounty of extras. I was already thinking if I'll dispose my Signature Series thru marketplace on my next batch of dvds...... ???

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: ravencreed on Apr 13, 2005 at 11:25 PM

as i had always encountered on dvd review final thought: the special feature are sometimes viewed only once... it is the main feature film that will have a repeat viewing value :)

just my $0.02 ;)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: ranran on Apr 13, 2005 at 11:33 PM

i wish someone would post a coverart of this edition.  ako naman kasi if it has more features and BETTER cover art i'd go for this edition right away!  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: msgt16 on May 20, 2005 at 07:33 AM

for package artwork, click here (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=6410&n=1&burl=).

:)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on May 20, 2005 at 07:50 AM

brod msgt16 ang ganda ng artwork :)

(http://www.dvdanswers.com/images/screenshots/gladiatorcover1.jpg)
(http://www.dvdanswers.com/images/screenshots/gladiatorcover2.jpg)
(http://www.dvdanswers.com/images/screenshots/gladiatorcover3.jpg)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: classicman on May 20, 2005 at 08:53 AM

oo nga....ala rin akong makitang art work sa link ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on May 20, 2005 at 09:11 AM

Quote from: classicman on May 20, 2005 at 08:53 AM

oo nga....ala rin akong makitang art work sa link ;D

cover art work ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: classicman on May 20, 2005 at 09:25 AM

Quote from: baby on May 20, 2005 at 09:11 AM

cover art work ;D

yep, cover art work pala, hehehe ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: talisman30 on May 20, 2005 at 12:10 PM

now have to decide if i need to get this or not! ngya!!! these marketing guys are killing us!

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: classicman on May 21, 2005 at 09:11 AM

here's the link to the official cover art: ;D

http://www.digitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers4/gladiatorextendeddvd.jpg

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: slowhand on May 21, 2005 at 09:46 AM

My R1 has a broken hole -- crappy disc holder on that DVD, yours too? So when news of this came out it seems like a good opportunity to replace it. But I won't. The reason is simple -- the high-def version will be with us in a year or two.

Ok, repeat after me: I'll wait for that one instead.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: classicman on May 27, 2005 at 09:15 PM

pwede na pong mag pre-order nito sa amazon para sa mga gustong mag double dip, hehehe ;D.....am seriously considering it myself ;)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on May 28, 2005 at 02:05 AM

Gladiator Extended Edition
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009QTS1M.01._PE99_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
$ 27.99 at amazon


Parang medyo mahal for $ 27.99.Pero I don't have this title yet. No dts  :( .I think I have to wait for the ultimate edition or HD edition ;D. May time pa naman mag isip. August 23 pa naman ang release. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: pchin on May 28, 2005 at 08:01 AM

Quote from: talisman30 on May 20, 2005 at 12:10 PM

now have to decide if i need to get this or not! ngya!!! these marketing guys are killing us!

Tempting but will try no double dipping!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on May 28, 2005 at 04:03 PM

Quote from: baby on May 28, 2005 at 02:05 AM

Gladiator Extended Edition
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009QTS1M.01._PE99_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
$ 27.99 at amazon


Parang medyo mahal for $ 27.99.Pero I don't have this title yet. No dts  :( .I think I have to wait for the ultimate edition or HD edition ;D. May time pa naman mag isip. August 23 pa naman ang release. :)

Looks like same price of a Criterion Collection two-disc set.......still we have enough time to decide whether to double dip or not.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: ranran on May 29, 2005 at 05:20 PM

Quote from: baby on May 28, 2005 at 02:05 AM

Gladiator Extended Edition
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009QTS1M.01._PE99_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
$ 27.99 at amazon

wow, sana talagang 99% off!  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on May 29, 2005 at 11:24 PM

Quote from: ranran on May 29, 2005 at 05:20 PM

wow, sana talagang 99% off!  ;D

Kahit 50% off lang pwede na. ;D

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009QTS1M.01._PE50_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: xage on May 29, 2005 at 11:44 PM

It will probably be sold at an introductory price of $20-$21 in retail stores...

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: ranran on May 30, 2005 at 01:54 PM

Quote from: xage on May 29, 2005 at 11:44 PM

It will probably be sold at an introductory price of $20-$21 in retail stores...

at that price it would still be a very good deal considering it is 3-discs.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on May 30, 2005 at 08:45 PM

$ 21 or around 1,200 PHP is a very good deal.From online stores to here in the Philippines.It would take around 2,100.hindi pa kasama ang customs fee ::)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on May 30, 2005 at 11:33 PM

wow.. nice price for this set. Aren't we all entertained?

 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: diver on Jun 01, 2005 at 06:19 AM

I'm EXTREMELY happy with my copy of the Signature Selection with dts-ES that I have so . . . Thanks, but No Thanks to the EE Version that's coming out  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: pchin on Jun 01, 2005 at 07:35 AM

No thanks....no EE but if it's a LE then that's a different story hehe  :P

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: vp_ortiz on Jun 01, 2005 at 10:27 AM

I'll wait for the reviews to come out. If the reviews are good, I might buy it. But for me, no need for another version.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: RadicalDude on Jun 03, 2005 at 08:16 AM

saw the details on amazon and it says this release has three discs and a DTS track... is this final? anyway, DTS or not, i'll still get this one, considering it's a ridley scott's cut...

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: talisman30 on Jun 03, 2005 at 01:06 PM

Ridley Scott's Cut!  ;D. have decided to grab a copy for myself. i think this is a very important collectible... well for sir scott's fans i guess. ;)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on Jun 03, 2005 at 05:19 PM

Can someone clarify if DTS will be included in this edition? If it is included.....I'll go for double dipping.  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: Quitacet on Jun 03, 2005 at 05:43 PM

From DVDTown.com:

DVD Details: Gladiator: Extended Edition

Disc Details
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 
Anamorphic: Yes (Anamorphic)
Audio: English in dolby digital 5.1, French in dolby digital 5.1; English in dolby digital 2.0
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Runtime: 326 min.
Release date: August 23, 2005
Production Year: 2000
Price (SRP): Not known 
Released by: Universal Studios

 
Special Features
Disc One: Extended Feature Film
Extended Edition
Original Theatrical Cut
Introduction to Extended Cut by Director Ridley Scott
An "Are You Not Entertained?" Trivia track with Historical References etc
All-New Audio Commentary with Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe
Deleted Footage Marker. Guide to help identify the newly restored footage.

Disc Two: Behind the Scenes
"Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator" Extended lenght (200 mins) documentary features neverbefore-seen footage:
- Tale of the Scribes: Crafting the Story
- The Tools of War: Weapons and Vehicles
- Attire of the Realm: Costume Design
- The Heat of Battle: Production Journals
- Shadows and Dust: Resurrecting Proximo
- The Glore of Rome: Oscar-winning Visual Effects
- Echoes in Eternity: The film's release and global reaction

Disc Three: Image and Design
Production Design Featurette and Gallery
Storyboard Demonstrations, Comparisons and Gallery
Abandoned Sequences
Ridleygrams: Ridley Scott's Own Sketches
Costume Design Gallery
Photo Galleries
Abandoned sequences including Alternate Opening Titles, Blood Vision, Rhino Fight, and a newly discovered deleted scene
Letters From the Front: Authentic memos on the challenges of production
Commodus Screen Test (Joaquin Phoenix)
Visual Effects Explorations (Germania & Rome)
An Evening with Russell Crowe
And more...

NO DTS TRACK!!!

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Jun 04, 2005 at 03:24 PM

from DigitalBits


Afternoon, folks! Well, in light of the information we posted yesterday regarding Russell Crowe having just completed a new audio commentary track for the forthcoming Gladiator: Extended Edition DVD (a track he recorded together with director Ridley Scott, by the way), we now feel comfortable offering you the COMPLETE and accurate spec listing for the 3-disc DVD set (which streets on 8/23 - no SRP, but expect the price to be in the $25-30 range). Here's what to look for:

Disc One will include two versions of the film in anamorphic widescreen video, presented via seamless branching - the original 155-minute theatrical cut and a new 172-minute extended cut - audio in English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 and English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, the all-new audio commentary track with director Ridley Scott and star Russell Crowe, a video introduction to the film by Scott and an Are You Not Entertained? subtitle-style trivia track.

Disc Two will include the feature-length Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator documentary, composed of 7 topic-specific featurettes (Tale of the Scribes: Story Development, The Tools of War: Weapons, Attire of the Realm: Costume Design, The Heat of Battle: Production Journals, The Glory of Rome: Visual Effects, Shadows and Dust: Resurrecting Proximo and Echoes in Eternity: Release and Impact).

Disc Three will include an Image and Design section with 2 featurettes (Production Design Primer: Arthur Max and Storyboard Demonstration: Sylvain Despretz), a production design gallery, storyboard gallery and multi-angle storyboard-to-film comparisons (with optional audio commentary) for 3 sequences from the film, including the Germania Battlefront, the Chain Fight and the reenactment of the Battle of Carthage. You'll also get a gallery of Ridleygrams (a sampling of the director's own personal storyboard drawings), a costume design gallery, an in-depth production photo gallery and a Supplemental Archive featuring VFX Explorations of Germania and Rome, a gallery of trailers and TV spots and finally, a collection of abandoned sequences and deleted scenes (Alternate Title Design, Blood Version, the Rhino Fight and the newly-discovered Chose Your Weapon deleted scene) including film footage, storyboards, VFX tests and audio optional commentary.

The entire 3-disc set was created by longtime Ridley Scott DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika and his team - the same people responsible for such great past DVD releases as Fox's The Alien Quadrilogy and Sony's Black Hawk Down: Deluxe Edition and Spider-Man 2: Special Edition - so you know it'll be damn well worth the wait. Even if it doesn't have a DTS track. Just remember, folks... there's only so much room on a single DVD-9.



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Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Jun 04, 2005 at 03:54 PM

So then, it's confirmed.  It has no dts tracks.  I'm interested in the additional 17 mins of the film. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Jun 19, 2005 at 03:53 PM

look what i've found...

(http://www.moviebase.nl/cms/images/3801.jpg)

this image would surely inspire and drive double dipping among collectors..

 8)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: godric on Jun 19, 2005 at 03:58 PM

this looks awesome

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: RadicalDude on Jun 20, 2005 at 12:11 PM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Jun 19, 2005 at 03:53 PM

look what i've found...

(http://www.moviebase.nl/cms/images/3801.jpg)

this image would surely inspire and drive double dipping among collectors..

 8)

WOW!!! Nice design of the individual DVDs themselves...

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: jeckjeck on Jun 20, 2005 at 03:27 PM

very nice... might double dip when this comes out  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on Jun 20, 2005 at 05:43 PM

Nice pics might double dip also for this one.  :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: vp_ortiz on Jun 20, 2005 at 09:15 PM

darn! now i have to buy this!

 ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: ranran on Jun 20, 2005 at 09:28 PM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Jun 19, 2005 at 03:53 PM

this image would surely inspire and drive double dipping among collectors..

 8)

i for one will definitely buy this.  :D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: jojitv on Jun 23, 2005 at 11:47 AM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Jun 19, 2005 at 03:53 PM

look what i've found...

(http://www.moviebase.nl/cms/images/3801.jpg)

this image would surely inspire and drive double dipping among collectors..

 8)

I already have the Signature Selection. But with the nice packaging and exteded scenes, it would be very hard to resist double dipping .

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: pchin on Jun 23, 2005 at 09:41 PM

Wow great pic Hemi, very tempting indeed! No double dipping for me... (I hope!!)  ;D Darn....why can't they just call it "LE" instead of "EE". If it's a LE, then I can buy it w/out feeling any guilt  ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Jun 23, 2005 at 09:56 PM

why they call it AB-another buy,DDE-double dip edition,AP-another purchase. ;D
I'll get this one.Since I still don't have this title. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Jul 13, 2005 at 05:01 AM

Contents of the Japanese Release:

(http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/3070/gladiatorjp32hd.jpg)


 :o :o :o :o

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: talisman30 on Jul 13, 2005 at 08:38 AM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Jul 13, 2005 at 05:01 AM

Contents of the Japanese Release:

(http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/3070/gladiatorjp32hd.jpg)


 :o :o :o :o

Is this with DTS track bro? i like the packaging of the R1 release though.

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: seph1018 on Jul 13, 2005 at 12:00 PM

This edition really looks great...double-dipping is inevitable. ;)

Thanks for the pics Sir Hemi! ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Jul 13, 2005 at 05:07 PM

I think there is no dts for japan release.  The swedish version has dts and with almost the same as japan release.   I'll check it out 1st to confirm. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Jul 13, 2005 at 10:06 PM

some menu shots:

(http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/8776/gladiatoreer1men18sn.jpg)

(http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/958/gladiatoreer1men80wu.jpg)

(http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/5041/gladiatoreer1men106pw.jpg)

(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5806/gladiatoreer1men165oh.jpg)

more menu shots (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=6410&n=1&burl=).

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Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Aug 13, 2005 at 08:58 PM

back cover art:

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9544/6781494391206to.th.jpg) (http://img116.imageshack.us/my.php?image=6781494391206to.jpg)

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Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Aug 14, 2005 at 01:00 AM

Thanks for posting the back cover BOSS HEMISPHERE.  wala talagang dts  tracks for this one.  The picture looks like it was scanned from the back of the set itself.  So this is available now and is waiting to be dispathed on Aug 23. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: duncanfranchise on Aug 14, 2005 at 01:18 AM

Quote from: baby on Aug 14, 2005 at 01:00 AM

Thanks for posting the back cover BOSS HEMISPHERE.  wala talagang dts tracks for this one.  The picture looks like it was scanned from the back of the set itself.  So this is available now and is waiting to be dispathed on Aug 23. :)

Anticipating for my copy.  Hehe.   :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: classicman on Aug 14, 2005 at 07:10 AM

i still haven't made up my mind until now, am torn between the r1 & the r2 japan release na mas gusto ko ang cover art, the question is if both releases have identical discs contents, di ko kasi maintindihan ang nippongo, hehehe ;D......r2 UK is out of the equation coz it has a shorter running time at 164 mins. as compared to r1 w/ 171 mins...... ;)

so if anyone who understands the japanese language is kind enough to translate them & compare to the r1 release, it would be a great help for me & the others who are in the same predicament 8)

thanks in advance :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Aug 14, 2005 at 09:25 AM

Description

The special edition is 17 minutes longer than the original theatrical version. Comes with 2 bonus discs and a deluxe photo book supervised by Ridley Scott.

Special Features: introduction by director Ridley Scott, audio commentary by Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe, "Are You Not Entertained?" "Universal Studio Japan" featurette, and more.

Edition Details

Running Time: 171mins.
Data Format: DVD Video
NTSC Format
Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
Aspect Ratio(s): 16:9LB Cinemascope
Regional Encoding: 2
Color
Encoding: MPEG-2
Subtitles: English Japanese
Audio Track :
  English: Dolby Digital 5.1ch
  Japanese: 5.1ch




from cd-japan :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: Quitacet on Aug 15, 2005 at 12:17 PM

(http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/1189/gladiatoropenrev6sk.th.jpg) (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gladiatoropenrev6sk.jpg)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: sheilamay on Aug 22, 2005 at 07:56 AM

almost every magazines and Sunday ads carry the big release of Gladiator 3disc

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: allanmandy on Aug 22, 2005 at 02:28 PM

Quote from: sheilamay on Aug 22, 2005 at 07:56 AM

almost every magazines and Sunday ads carry the big release of Gladiator 3disc

You mean to say this would be released locally?

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Aug 23, 2005 at 12:23 AM

Quote from: allanmandy on Aug 22, 2005 at 02:28 PM

You mean to say this would be released locally?

She's fron San Francisco.According to her profile. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Aug 23, 2005 at 11:50 AM

 ;D ;D ;D

Sorry but I haven't seen the ads yet, but have they posted the price already?

thanks. ;)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Sep 02, 2005 at 11:02 PM

uk release is 164 min because of some part were cut due to censorship.  it seems that uk cencorship board are very strict. :( 

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: ranran on Sep 02, 2005 at 11:12 PM

Quote from: baby on Sep 02, 2005 at 11:02 PM

uk release is 164 min because of some part were cut due to censorship.  it seems that uk cencorship board are very strict. :( 

their version should read "Gladiator - Almost Extended Edition"  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Sep 03, 2005 at 04:06 PM

Quote from: baby on Sep 02, 2005 at 11:02 PM

uk release is 164 min because of some part were cut due to censorship.  it seems that uk cencorship board are very strict. :( 

what part was cut baby? persecution of Christians?  8)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: pchin on Sep 04, 2005 at 12:05 AM

What a shame got censored. The Japan set with the deluxe photo book looks nice. Anyone has info if this photo book is in Eng or Jap wordings? 

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Sep 04, 2005 at 11:10 AM

I'm not sure what part yet.  Maybe our friends can tell us.  Batman also have cuts in uk. :(

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Sep 04, 2005 at 12:15 PM

Quote from: baby on Sep 04, 2005 at 11:10 AM

I'm not sure what part yet.  Maybe our friends can tell us.  Batman also have cuts in uk. :(

weird brits.. hollywood is an easy target perhaps...

weird thing is korean film old boy was released uncut.

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Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on Sep 04, 2005 at 01:55 PM

Quote from: pchin on Sep 04, 2005 at 12:05 AM

What a shame got censored. The Japan set with the deluxe photo book looks nice. Anyone has info if this photo book is in Eng or Jap wordings? 

Almost all Jap box set has Jap texts also. Yep, the British Board is very strict regarding censorship than any other countries.

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: baby on Sep 04, 2005 at 11:02 PM

maybe this Deserves another topic regarding dvd's that have cuts in uk versus r1 or other regions dvd counterpart. :)

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: hemisphere on Sep 05, 2005 at 01:52 AM

Spartacus has UK and US versions. Rocky Horror Picture Show too.

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Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: classicman on Sep 05, 2005 at 06:22 AM

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Sep 05, 2005 at 01:52 AM

Spartacus has UK and US versions. Rocky Horror Picture Show too.

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The Deer Hunter (r2) has also a significant cut of about 7 or 9 mins. as compared to the U.S. release, for which reason i decided to get the latter although i really like the bonus features of the r2...... >:(

i just ordered Duel r2 in TIN & Double Indemnity from amazonUK coz of big price drop but i found out that both their running times are shorter as compared to the r1 counterparts, so i think the british classification board must be really strict :(

Title: Re: Gladiator Extended Edition
Post by: keating on Sep 05, 2005 at 07:00 PM

Quote from: baby on Sep 04, 2005 at 11:02 PM

maybe this Deserves another topic regarding dvd's that have cuts in uk versus r1 or other regions dvd counterpart. :)

Yep.....i second the motion....baby.  :)