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Title: The Aviator
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 26, 2005 at 11:58 AM: Saw this title with a handsome 2-disc slip case packaging retailing at P650 at Astro. I would have gotten it except I noticed, it's in FULL Screen (For RP Viewing only). Definitely cheaper than the $20 tag at Amazon. Has anyone bought this and seen it? IS it the same as the R1? Thanks.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: allanmandy on Jul 26, 2005 at 01:36 PM: I think this is a Star Records release. So beware!!!!!
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: vp_ortiz on Jul 26, 2005 at 05:28 PM: yes its star records release, sana warner na alng nag release nito para ok pa ang quality.

and it lists scene selections as one of its special features...
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jul 27, 2005 at 05:19 AM: its only P600 sa video city..didnt notice na full screen and no indication na 2 disc..i just asked the sales dude..sabi 2 disc daw..ok na sana yung case kaso yung print sa likod local na local...di man lang naka print kung anong laman ng "special features"..why are local releases getting weirder and wackier?

si warner lang ata may magandang releases..
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: ryu on Jul 27, 2005 at 08:57 AM: Buti nalang hindi ako nagpa reserve... for the free jacket.. ;D
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 27, 2005 at 09:47 AM: It's definitely 2-disc. I had a saleslady at Odyssey open one to check. But relented after seeing the 4:3 indication. The technical details at Amazon for both the full screen and widescreen R1 editions show an extensive array of special features:

DVD Features:
Available subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Commentary by director Martin Scorsese, editor Thelma Schoonmaker, and producer Michael Mann

Deleted scene: Howard Tells Ava About His Car Accident

A Life Without Limits: The Making of The Aviator

The Role of Howard Hughes in Aviation History

Modern Marvels: Howard Hughes, A Documentary by the History Channel

The Visual Effects of The Aviator

The Affliction of Howard Hughes: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The Age of Glamour: The Hair And Makeup of The Aviator

Costuming The Aviator: The Work of Sandy Powell

Constructing The Aviator: The Work of Dante Ferretti

An evening with Leonardo DiCaprio and Alan Alda

OCD Panel Discussion With Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and Howard Hughes' Widow Terry Moore

Still Gallery

Scoring The Aviator: The Work Of Howard Shore

The Wainwright Family - Loudon, Rufus and Martha

Number of discs: 2
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 27, 2005 at 09:50 AM: Quote from: p.dividdy2 on Jul 27, 2005 at 05:19 AM
its only P600 sa video city..didnt notice na full screen and no indication na 2 disc..i just asked the sales dude..sabi 2 disc daw..ok na sana yung case kaso yung print sa likod local na local...di man lang naka print kung anong laman ng "special features"..why are local releases getting weirder and wackier?

si warner lang ata may magandang releases..

There's a 4:3 video format printed at the back.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 27, 2005 at 09:55 AM: (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00080ZG1A.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

This is the R1 packaging on Amaray from Amazon. But the local version I saw has a sleeker more creative packaging (with a cutout front flap on the cardboard slip case) that is more attractive.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: keating on Jul 27, 2005 at 10:28 AM: Sayang naka full screen, many scenes will be left out and will not do justice for this Scorsese flick. But if you are budget conscious, grab this one.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: igutz on Jul 27, 2005 at 11:48 AM: saw this one at astro mega selling 450! bka nagkamali sa pricing
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: dorian_gray on Jul 27, 2005 at 12:15 PM: I think the local release has two single-layer discs. The movie is split into two. These are locally-pressed discs and as you may know, we do not have a press here for dual-layer discs yet. This is the usual for Star releases.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 27, 2005 at 01:21 PM: Quote from: igutz on Jul 27, 2005 at 11:48 AM
saw this one at astro mega selling 450! bka nagkamali sa pricing

It's also 450 at Odyssey beside Astro here at SM Sucat. Actually, agad na-bili yung sa Astro for 650 last Sunday. No more stock.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 27, 2005 at 01:56 PM: Quote from: dorian_gray on Jul 27, 2005 at 12:15 PM
I think the local release has two single-layer discs. The movie is split into two. These are locally-pressed discs and as you may know, we do not have a press here for dual-layer discs yet. This is the usual for Star releases.

That should account for the 2-disc local version if it doesn't have the special features.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: boybi on Jul 27, 2005 at 06:35 PM: i ordered mine from cd-wow.com, its a 3-Disc Limited Edition with DTS and a free paper aircraft model:

(http://images.cd-wow.com/images/2/1118659334_big.jpg)
(http://images1.cd-wow.com/images/2/1118659334_back.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jul 28, 2005 at 12:07 AM: its P450 also in odessey festival..yeah nakita ko na rin yung 4:3 at the back
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: av_phile1 on Jul 28, 2005 at 09:57 AM: Quote from: boybi on Jul 27, 2005 at 06:35 PM
i ordered mine from cd-wow.com, its a 3-Disc Limited Edition with DTS and a free paper aircraft model:

(http://images.cd-wow.com/images/2/1118659334_big.jpg)
(http://images1.cd-wow.com/images/2/1118659334_back.jpg)

Saw that too at CD-Wow and it's for Region 3. I have to say this is perhaps the first time I saw a region 3 version that is superior to region 1 in all respects. So why would anyone order a region 1 when you can have a region 3 that has 3 discs, better packaging and a DTS track for only $29, $2 more than the region 1?
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: boybi on Jul 28, 2005 at 11:08 AM: and free shipping! 8) ;)
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: boybi on Aug 01, 2005 at 12:25 PM: got the Aviator i ordered from cd-wow just a while ago.

the slip case have 3D art at the front and back

the 1st 2 discs contain the movie itself, in widescreen and DD5.1 & DTS, while the 3rd disc contains the special features.

and a free Limited Edition Paper Aircraft, unlike the paper aircraft of Sky Captain, this one is already pre-stamped/cut.

the running time of the movie is 170mins.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: patring on Aug 05, 2005 at 11:02 PM: just got the 3-disc limited edition in hongkong a few days ago for HK$169. it did not have the paper aircraft though, and had 2 movie postcards instead.

bought it in widesight in haiphong road. hmv was selling it for around hk$20 more but i don't think any postcards or paper airplanes for that matter were included.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: mongaddi on Aug 06, 2005 at 03:48 AM: limited lang ba talaga yung paper plane? bat wala yung sayo.

excited to hold my copy when i get home tonyt. :)
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: hemisphere on Aug 07, 2005 at 01:22 AM: Quote from: patring on Aug 05, 2005 at 11:02 PM
just got the 3-disc limited edition in hongkong a few days ago for HK$169. it did not have the paper aircraft though, and had 2 movie postcards instead.

bought it in widesight in haiphong road. hmv was selling it for around hk$20 more but i don't think any postcards or paper airplanes for that matter were included.

what is the cover of your AVIATOR LE? the silver lenticular one? there usually is a sticker outside the shrinkwrap stating that the cardboard airplane is inside.

i think HK released two versions of the 3-DISCS set.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: boybi on Aug 07, 2005 at 08:34 AM: meron din bang parang holographic image sa front and back ng slip case?
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: patring on Aug 07, 2005 at 02:46 PM: wasn't supposed to open it yet, but curiosity about the airplane got the better of me. yep, it's inside. :D
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: hemisphere on Aug 07, 2005 at 04:02 PM: congrats patring!! :)
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: Bimmer535d on Aug 20, 2005 at 02:39 AM: I'm sorry but, where is CD-WOW?

thanks :)
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: hemisphere on Aug 20, 2005 at 03:31 AM: sir, it's an online store. please check discussion link:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=9879.20

8)
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: Bimmer535d on Aug 20, 2005 at 08:48 PM: Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Aug 20, 2005 at 03:31 AM
sir, it's an online store. please check discussion link:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=9879.20

8)

Thanks sir :)
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: Skabyol on Sep 02, 2005 at 12:09 AM: Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Aug 07, 2005 at 01:22 AM

i think HK released two versions of the 3-DISCS set.

Yup there are two versions of the 3 disc set in hong kong. The one i got had a hollographic image in front and back.
Title: Re: The Aviator
Post by: boybi on Sep 04, 2005 at 09:14 PM: watched the 3-Disc Aviator last night. langhya, parang pirated, mali mali yung subtitle. >:(