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Chaddoli · 04-07-2003, 11:13 PM

I recently became aware of the fact that sometimes Canadian DVDs have more special features than US ones and are still R1.

What are some DVDs that this happens with?

The ones that I know of are...
The Pianist (https://www.cnl.com/describe.html?Hi...40Q&item=30534)
Ginger Snaps (https://www.cnl.com/describe.html?Hi...40C&item=23020)
Brotherhood of the Wolf (on the Can 3 disc, does the commentary have English subtitles?) (https://www.cnl.com/describe.html?Hi...40P&item=27131)

Also, if you can, put in links to a site that lists the special features.

SkottDMD · 04-07-2003, 11:50 PM

I know of a few, off the top of my head I can only think of Trainspotting. Also, we get all New Line movies in keep cases, although I think New Line now uses keep cases in the US.

orf · 04-07-2003, 11:56 PM

eXistenZ's American DVD has no extras. The Canadian version is loaded (3 commentaries!). That's all I can think of.

videoworx · 04-08-2003, 12:37 AM

Vidocq was released in Canada, the US doesn't even have a bare-bones release...

DrDetroit · 04-08-2003, 01:08 AM

This topic usually crops up when a Canadian release differs substantially from the American counterpart.

http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...threadid=23359

That was the last one. There's a whole bunch. Just search.

wahlers · 04-08-2003, 05:29 AM

The canadian Good Will Hunting disc dropped 6 of the TV Spots, and included a french Theatrical Trailer, and an additional deleted scene (more of an outtake) of Robin Williams doing a Jack Nicholson impression on the set during his lunch-date scene with Stellan.

Also, the canadian Beast Wars (Transformers) discs are 7 episodes per disc (as opposed to 6 per disc in the US), and have 3 volumes (as opposed to the 2 released here). They also have a french audio track.

Fightguard · 04-08-2003, 07:45 AM

The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat)
http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...threadid=26826

trespoochies · 04-08-2003, 01:23 PM

Brotherhood Of The Wolf. The special edition now makes me a regular in browsing the Canadian dvd sites. The Canadian edition of this movie is the absolute bomb. It completely shames the US release of it.

Chaddoli · 04-10-2003, 01:54 AM

Does the commentary on the Brotherhood of the Wolf (3 disc) have English suubtitles?!?! (it's in French and the rest of the French special features do, but idk if this does).

interfxrence · 04-10-2003, 12:55 PM

also add 'The Hole'. i always forget about it...

trespoochies · 04-19-2003, 07:57 PM

Yes, Chaddoli, everything on the 3-disc set has english subtitles. Really worth it too. And it has 2 90 minute documentaries that's about as in-depth as you can get.

Elmo Oxygen · 04-19-2003, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trespoochies
Yes, Chaddoli, everything on the 3-disc set has english subtitles. Really worth it too. And it has 2 90 minute documentaries that's about as in-depth as you can get.

The commentaries do not have subtitles, as least as far as I was able to tell. I just put the disc in, and the English subtitles are for the movie only.

bendermac · 04-20-2003, 10:45 AM

monsters, inc. is different too.

no fullscreenversion, they used the freespace then for a higher bitrate.
they skipped the sound effects only track

the rest is the same

tvboy · 04-20-2003, 12:51 PM

GIANT was released for a very limited time a couple of years ago by Warner Bros. Canada (very expensive on Ebay).

PULP FICTION (the original release) had deleted scenes introduced by Tarantino, which wasn't available on the US release.

04-07-2003, 11:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chaddoli Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio	Official US / CAN DVD Differences Thread I recently became aware of the fact that sometimes Canadian DVDs have more special features than US ones and are still R1. What are some DVDs that this happens with? The ones that I know of are... The Pianist (https://www.cnl.com/describe.html?Hi...40Q&item=30534) Ginger Snaps (https://www.cnl.com/describe.html?Hi...40C&item=23020) Brotherhood of the Wolf (on the Can 3 disc, does the commentary have English subtitles?) (https://www.cnl.com/describe.html?Hi...40P&item=27131) Also, if you can, put in links to a site that lists the special features.

04-07-2003, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
SkottDMD Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Catharines, ON	I know of a few, off the top of my head I can only think of Trainspotting. Also, we get all New Line movies in keep cases, although I think New Line now uses keep cases in the US. __________________ Because everyone else is doing it. The ONLY Monster Squad site on the net!

04-07-2003, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
orf Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	eXistenZ's American DVD has no extras. The Canadian version is loaded (3 commentaries!). That's all I can think of. __________________ Sadly, my porn collection is 2353% smaller than your mom's collection.

04-08-2003, 01:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	This topic usually crops up when a Canadian release differs substantially from the American counterpart. http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...threadid=23359 That was the last one. There's a whole bunch. Just search. __________________ And these Detroit women won't let Dr. Detroit rest. DVDs

04-08-2003, 05:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
wahlers Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, OH (right now)	The canadian Good Will Hunting disc dropped 6 of the TV Spots, and included a french Theatrical Trailer, and an additional deleted scene (more of an outtake) of Robin Williams doing a Jack Nicholson impression on the set during his lunch-date scene with Stellan. Also, the canadian Beast Wars (Transformers) discs are 7 episodes per disc (as opposed to 6 per disc in the US), and have 3 volumes (as opposed to the 2 released here). They also have a french audio track. __________________ And that is the way the world ends. Not with a bang. or a whimper. but with a THWAKK!

04-08-2003, 12:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
videoworx Would Make a Good Incubus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere near Nebraska	Vidocq was released in Canada, the US doesn't even have a bare-bones release...

04-08-2003, 07:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat) http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...threadid=26826

04-08-2003, 01:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
trespoochies Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tejas, USA	Brotherhood Of The Wolf. The special edition now makes me a regular in browsing the Canadian dvd sites. The Canadian edition of this movie is the absolute bomb. It completely shames the US release of it.

04-10-2003, 01:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chaddoli Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio	Does the commentary on the Brotherhood of the Wolf (3 disc) have English suubtitles?!?! (it's in French and the rest of the French special features do, but idk if this does).

04-10-2003, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
interfxrence Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario	also add 'The Hole'. i always forget about it...

04-19-2003, 07:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
trespoochies Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tejas, USA	Yes, Chaddoli, everything on the 3-disc set has english subtitles. Really worth it too. And it has 2 90 minute documentaries that's about as in-depth as you can get.

04-20-2003, 10:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
bendermac Actor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Berlin / Germany	monsters, inc. is different too. no fullscreenversion, they used the freespace then for a higher bitrate. they skipped the sound effects only track the rest is the same __________________ my US DVD Collection

04-20-2003, 12:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
tvboy Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Taxation Nation: Canada	GIANT was released for a very limited time a couple of years ago by Warner Bros. Canada (very expensive on Ebay). PULP FICTION (the original release) had deleted scenes introduced by Tarantino, which wasn't available on the US release. __________________ Always remember that Triumph of the Will is just like Pirates of the Carribean. Only in black and white. MacAndMe My DVD Collection

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