Author Topic: The Matrix Trilogy Box Set (Read 17345 times)

Wiggum · « **on:** Mar 25, 2004 at 08:27 AM »

FYI, from comingsoon.net. Thought I'd spin this off from the Matrix Revolutions DVD thread and start a new one, though its release is still probably a year (at least) away.

First Details of The Matrix Trilogy Box Set
Source: Dimp Paddy
Wednesday, March 24, 2004

'Dimp Paddy' pointed us to the website for Eric Matthies Productions who are currently working on box set of The Matrix trilogy.

We are currently in development on over one dozen hours of new material for this upcoming collectors edition release. This expanded edition of discs will include detailed documentaries on the philosophy and science behind the Matrix scripts as well as a look at the history of action cinema. EMP is also creating a densely layered documentary package estimated at nine total hours using footage that has not been seen in the other Matrix releases.

Stay tuned for an official announcement from Warner Home Video on this.

Here's the EMP link: http://www.emp23.com/our_work.htm

Doesn't sound too enticing IMHO.

Preorder from Amazon :

The Ultimate Matrix Collection $55.99 (30%), Dec 05.

The Ultimate Matrix Collection Limited Edition Collector's Set $90.99 (30%)

ThePatriot · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 25, 2004 at 09:06 PM »

from dvd.ign.com:

Matrix Box Set Details
Finally, some story background.

March 24, 2004 - More signs that a Matrix box set is in the works. ComingSoon.net was the first to point out a link on the web site of Eric Matthies Productions, a media production company in the Hollywood area, discussing a box set. That'll get them an angry phone call from Joel Silver.

EMP said it is working on "over one dozen hours of new material for this upcoming collectors [sic] edition release. This expanded edition of discs will include detailed documentaries on the philosophy and science behind the Matrix scripts as well as a look at the history of action cinema. EMP is also creating a densely layered documentary package estimated at nine total hours using footage that has not been seen in the other Matrix releases."

So it looks like the box set will be more than just throwing the three movies in one package. EMP didn't mention a release date, which means it's not set or they had the good sense to keep quiet about that.

-- Andy Patrizio

greatbop · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 25, 2004 at 09:25 PM »

meh.. not interested.

knowing i will have all the titles is a horrible thing to think about already... more so owning a trilogy boxset of this horrendous cr@p.

Wiggum · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 03, 2004 at 08:06 AM »

Here's a report from thedigitalbits.com on what appears to be the specs of the Matrix boxset:

And finally today, could this be actual information about a forthcoming Matrix Ultimate Collection box set? U.K. retailer HMV has posted details on what would be a 10-disc set, which would include:

1 - The Matrix (with all-new transfer & audio commentary)
2 - The Matrix Revisited (the original version with behind-the-scenes footage)
3 - Matrix Reloaded: Extended Version (new cut with 55 minutes of new footage inserted back into the film)
4 - Matrix Reloaded Revisited (all new interviews, scene dissections and more)
5 - Matrix Revolutions (original cut with audio commentaries)
6 - Matrix Revolutions Revisited (a host of all-new extras)
7 - The Animatrix
8 - The Roots of the Matrix (3 hours of features)
9 - The Burley Man Chronicles (the people behind The Matrix discuss their work)
10 - The Zion Archive (a tour of Matrix design concepts, storyboards & drawings)

The set would also include a 20-page booklet. Click on the link above for additional extras details. Obviously, this would be a U.K. release, but these generally mirror the R1 release pretty closely. We'll have to wait and see if Warner makes an announcement in the coming weeks.

Here's the UK HMV link for more details and a shot of the boxset: http://www1.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=224;5;-1;-1&sku=202272

The site also indicates that it (UK release at least) will be out on December 6. Sasabay pa yata sa LOTR ROTK EE (Good luck Neo

). But of course, like what the folks at digitalbits said, it would be more prudent to wait for the official announcement from Warner to confirm this.

ryu · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 03, 2004 at 08:31 AM »

Wow.

I really like the movies, so it's a must have for me.
I'm excited to replace my non-boxset trilogy.

kings5504 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 03, 2004 at 10:03 AM »

just give me part 1 with an all-new cleaned up transfer... the rest i can live without...

greatbop · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 03, 2004 at 03:15 PM »

My previous opinions still stands. however, a new transfer for the 1st movie, i might be interested with it.

Baluts · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 04, 2004 at 03:05 AM »

i think that a 10 discs set is a waste. hope they've made it just like the indiana jones and starwars set so that our money wont be wasted on things that are not that impt. just wish that the star wars trilogy box set was made 6 discs.

for the matrix trilogy i think that a 10 discs set is not necesary cos i think even though the special features on reloaded and revolutions is minimum i still think that its enough. the only mising in that release is the wachowski bros other than that im satisfied.

1ringwd4s · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 04, 2004 at 03:08 AM »

10 disc set? you gotta be kidding me! How much would this boxset cost?

UK palang? Kealn R1 format?

kane · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 04, 2004 at 03:15 AM »

maybe in the same price range ng alien quadrilogy....

Koolkat · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 04, 2004 at 04:51 AM »

I liked the first two but hated the third. I might buy this if it has all new extras.

aikigrappler · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 05, 2004 at 10:04 AM »

10 discs is awesome.There are some collectors who would die for that set.

Only hope that the slip case is not their final design.Make something like Band of Bros or Bruce Lee.If they're gonna go out, might as well go out with a bang!

animated · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 09, 2004 at 06:55 AM »

argh! noooo! may dagdag gastos na naman!

hehehe...

wow. ten discs... ilang araw kaya bago ko matapos lahat yun?

will have to wait and see if i can get this one when it comes out. i can almost hear my dad go: "ano? matrix na naman? di ba meron ka na nun?"

it's kinda hard to explain to my dad about the different versions of DVDs.... it took me a while to get him to understand why i bought the extended cut of LOTR!

Y_meeh · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 18, 2004 at 06:30 AM »

Matrix, The - Ultimate Collection (2004, SE, 10D)
Disc One: The Matrix
- All-new transfer supervised by the Wachowskis and director of photography (DP), Bill Pope
- Audio commentary by Keanu Reeves, Carrie Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, DP Bill Pope and other cast and crew

Disc Two: The Matrix Revisited (180 Minutes)
- Same special features as previous release
- Offers comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the first film in the trilogy

Disc Three: Matrix Reloaded Extended Version (190 Minutes)
- New cut incorporating 55 minutes of footage shot for the 'Enter The Matrix' game
- Audio commentaries by Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Production Designer Owen Paterson, 2nd Unit Directors David Ellis and Kimble Rendall and other cast and crew

Disc Four: Matrix Reloaded Revisited - Special Features (180 Minutes)
- Includes all new footage including dozens of never-before-seen cast and crew interviews, scene dissections, explorations of the production design and special effects, and more

Disc Five: Matrix Revolutions
- Audio commentaries by Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Special Effects Supervisor, John Gaeta; editor, Zach Staenberg and other cast and crew

Disc Six: Matrix Revolutions Revisited - Special Features (180 Minutes)
- Includes all new footage including dozens of never-before-seen cast and crew interviews, scene dissections, explorations of the production design and special effects, and more

Disc Seven: The Animatrix
- Same special features as previous release

Disc Eight: The Roots Of The Matrix - Special Features (180 Minutes)
- The Matrix and the History of the Action Genre - Examines the many influences of action cinema that make up The Matrix
- Brainiacs’ Revenge - Scholars, Philosophers, Theorists, and Charlatans deconstruct the intellectual underpinnings of the trilogy
- The Science Behind the Fiction – Is the notion of a real Matrix plausible? An investigation of the technologies that inspire the metaphor of The Matrix

Disc Nine: The Burley Man Chronicles - Special Features (75 Minutes)
- The Burley Man Chronicles - The “Human” story of the making of the Matrix, as well as the game Enter the Matrix
- Rave Reel- A club-oriented montage of unused and newly edited footage from Reloaded
- Spoofs of the Matrix -The “Best-Of” these various clips

Disc Ten: The Zion Archive - Special Features
- Zion Archive - Production assets developed for the Matrix universe, including concept artwork, storyboards, drawings, etc
- Basic ROM Features

RadicalDude · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 18, 2004 at 11:35 AM »

Hi Y meeh, got any picture of what the box set will look like? Are those descriptions for an R1 release?

cherubrock · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 18, 2004 at 10:18 PM »

Any chance of a "lesser" boxset? Like maybe just the movies and a disc of extra features (a la Indy Jones?) Parang too much naman for me yung 10 discs

! But then again..

Wiggum · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 12, 2004 at 07:36 AM »

From the Rumor Mill of TheDigitalBits.com:

"Anyone out there up for The Ultimate Matrix Collection? According to the Wachowski Brothers, who made a rare public appearance at the recent Comic-Con to talk about the DVDs, it's on the way in December. They were part of a Warner Bros. DVD panel on Saturday, which happened right before the big Lucasfilm Star Wars panel, so it seems not many people from the online DVD world were in attendance to hear them talk (including us). But faithful Bits reader Doug S. was there and sent us all the details, some which confirm things we'd heard before and some of it new information.

A promo was shown revealing two versions of the set, including a more expensive Collector's Edition Gift Set that includes a Neo minibust from Gentle Giant and a soundtrack CD. As we've heard before, this will be a 10-disc set as follows:

Disk 1 - The Matrix (digitally remastered and recolored)
Disk 2 - The Matrix Revisited (The SAME disc already released)
Disk 3 - The Matrix Reloaded
Disk 4 - The Matrix Reloaded Revisited
Disk 5 - The Matrix Revolutions
Disk 6 - The Matrix Revolutions Revisited
Disk 7 - The Animatrix (The SAME disc already released)
Disk 8 - The Roots of the Matrix
Disk 9 - The Burly Man Chronicles
Disk 10 - The Zion Archive

Here's additional information the Wachowskis revealed at the panel:

Despite rumors, there will be no new director's cuts. The brothers said they were very happy with the original theatrical versions.

There will be two audio commentaries for each film - one from philosophers Ken Wilber and Cornel West (who analyze the meanings behind the films), and one from three professional critics who hated all three films (no names given). According to Andy Wachowski, "It's the best idea we've ever had. It's hilarious. They just sit there and rip the s**t out of us for six hours."

All the footage shot for the Enter the Matrix videogame is present on the DVD for Matrix Reloaded. However, it is not cut into the film - it's a separate special feature you can view scene-by-scene.

Finally, the Wachowskis said that none of the special features from the original DVD releases of the trilogy will be reproduced except for what you find on Discs 2 and 7. You may see some of the same footage re-edited, but if you want to own all of the extras you'll need to keep your original DVDs too."

I think the audio commentary featuring three professional critics who HATED the movies should be interesting. Ala Mystery Science Theater 3000!

greatbop · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 12, 2004 at 08:31 AM »

the one on the left is Larry... LoL..

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 12, 2004 at 11:27 PM »

I'm normally not one who'll splurge for a "collector's edition" just for better packaging and bonus items, but I think I can make an exception in this case:

I mean, it's like there's no comparison at all to the regular edition:

I'm guessing the R3 will be in a BIG BIG box with 10 Amaray-type cases inside.

RadicalDude · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 13, 2004 at 07:58 AM »

Mr. Hankey, is that cabinet-type of packaging an official R1 gift set release?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 13, 2004 at 12:28 PM »

Quote from: RadicalDude on Aug 13, 2004 at 07:58 AM

Mr. Hankey, is that cabinet-type of packaging an official R1 gift set release?

That's what the announcement I saw online said.

Ganda, 'no?

ThePatriot · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 13, 2004 at 01:32 PM »

wow!

RadicalDude · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 13, 2004 at 05:03 PM »

WOW talaga!!!

JhunDV · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 13, 2004 at 05:23 PM »

I'll buy the "collector's edition" if the budget permits...

Koolkat · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 14, 2004 at 07:28 AM »

U bos na naman ang 13th month pay ko nito sa pasko. We have the upcoming star wars trilogy and then the extended version of rotk tapos a 10 disc matrix set. ansakit sa bulsa.

krets pulpol · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 23, 2004 at 12:39 PM »

official release will be 12/7 (srp $79.92) for the simple 10 disc package

and the ones posted with Neo mini-bust figurine and 80 page collectors booklet is $129.92

Chet · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 23, 2004 at 08:34 PM »

Sana sinama na rin nila sa regular boxed set yung booklet. Can live with out a mini-bust of that guy from Bill & Ted...

keating · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 23, 2004 at 08:42 PM »

I'm not a fan of the series but this has the thickest booklet of them all....80 pages....

hemisphere · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 23, 2004 at 09:39 PM »

is this available for preordering already?

Mo®pHeOu$ · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 24, 2004 at 12:12 PM »

WOWWWIIIEEEE!! Ang ganda! Grabe! PAmatay na collector's item to!