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bjh_18 · 02-26-2004, 12:41 AM

from dvdanswers.com...

Title: Saving Private Ryan
Starring: Tom Hanks
Released: 25th May 2004
SRP: $26.99

Further Details
Universal have sent over disc specs and artwork for a two disc release of Saving Private Ryan which stars Tom Hanks. The D-Day 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition will be available to own from the 25th May this year, and should set you back somewhere in the region of $26.99. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen along with an English DTS 5.1 Surround track, an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and a standard English Dolby Surround track. Extra material will include an inside look with the filmmakers, a Looking into the Past: Research, Screenplay and the Vision feature, a Making of a Platoon featurette, a look at the boot camp for the cast, Re-Creating D-Day: Omaha Beach and much more.

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?...3404&n=1&burl=

I'll be double-dipping for this one.

Hockey Mask · 02-26-2004, 12:44 AM

Although I have the first release in my collection I don't watch it much. It (for obvious reasons) is a difficult movie for me to rewatch.

bjh_18 · 02-26-2004, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hockey Mask

Although I have the first release in my collection I don't watch it much. It (for obvious reasons) is a difficult movie for me to rewatch.

I don't watch it all that often either, as you said for obvious reasons, but this movie had such an impact on me when I first saw it in the theater that's ranked at the top of my list of movies (I know there are better movies, but on a personal level, this movie ranks at the top). The first release was the first dvd that I ever got and when it comes to new editions, this one that I'll have to buy every different version of.

Oscar Antonio M · 02-26-2004, 01:03 AM

While I like this movie I haven't bought it because I don't think it would have much replayability but it looks like now it's the chance.

Dilmo · 02-26-2004, 01:18 AM

Definately a must own, but I think I will stick with my DTS version.

Flash Ahhh · 02-26-2004, 01:21 AM

It looks as if they are trying to make the case look like it is metal. I'd love it if the case was. But I doubt they will make it metal (inless it was a numbered limited edition) as the production costs would be pretty high.

No Directors Cut? LOL.

I am curious to what other supplimental material there will be. Spielberg did some of the inteviews for Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the set of Saving Private Ryan, so I am sure there is much much more content recorded there than we have previously seen.

I also never knew the "Boot Camp" sessions were filmed.

Looks as if this will be well worth the double dip.

-Flash

TopHatCat64 · 02-26-2004, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash Ahhh

It looks as if they are trying to make the case look like it is metal. I'd love it if the case was. But I doubt they will make it metal (inless it was a numbered limited edition) as the production costs would be pretty high.

I'm guessing it will be made of the same metal used in the T2 Extreme Edition and the recent Scarface release, although it might have to be a tad thicker to accomodate the fact that its a box and not just a slip like the other 2.

I wonder if the clasps on the case will actually work or if they'll just be stuck on top and have it open like a regular box.

SharpShooter5 · 02-26-2004, 01:33 AM

this is amazing news, i've wanted to get the DTS version for a while, but couldn't find it (infact there is a thread around here somewhere on the DTS version's limited numbers)

great news, just great news

BubbleGumUK · 02-26-2004, 01:54 AM

You know what? I never got around to that original release...don't know why, but turns out it's a good thing!

I was just going to go out and get this, since it's come up for discussion recently on the File - glad I held off a few days to hear this announcement.

I'll finally add this to my shelf - and in a nice spiffy 2-disc too!

Zoopster · 02-26-2004, 02:03 AM

The DTS version is pretty easy to find out where I am (San Jose, CA), but I have refrained from buying it because I considered the DD version to be good enough (and it had a featurette at least). I will probably spring for this new version though. Great film becomes great DVD.

Phreak · 02-26-2004, 02:28 AM

I'll be picking it up, but I hope to Christ the box is nothing like the T2 Extreme Edition slip. That thing tore the shit out of the amaray case the movie was in and pissed me off to no end. Whats the point of the frigging slip when I can't even get the movie back into it without bending the goddamn thing.

Sorry about that.....

Anyway, the new set sounds great and I'll definitely be picking it up. Now to get rid of the old one....

"The Dude" · 02-26-2004, 03:04 AM

I'll double-dip on this and keep the DTS version,too. Do you think we might see SE's of Jaws or JP? Their dropping down in price(Jaws $9.99) and all of Spielbergs release over the last couple of years have been 2 disc SE's.

MrTony · 02-26-2004, 05:07 AM

I already have the DTS version, so I'll probably rent the bonus disc once Netflix has it. Like others, I can't watch this movie too often, so I doubt I'll upgrade.

Monterey Jack · 02-26-2004, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

Do you think we might see SE's of Jaws or JP?

I'd buy a 2-disc SE of Jaws in a heartbeat if it contained the full, uncut 2-hour Laurent Bouzereau documentary from the lasrdisc and the original (Oscar-winning) mono soundtrack instead of that awful, remixed 5.1 track. Until then, the laser will have to do.

As for Private Ryan, I should have known after the current version went down to $12.99.

Still, a movie worth the double-dip.

Buffalo Bill · 02-26-2004, 05:29 AM

Another definite double dip for me. Looks like the original will be another birthday gift. Saves buying a present + they aren't bringing much on ebay.

PolloDiablo · 02-26-2004, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Phreak

I'll be picking it up, but I hope to Christ the box is nothing like the T2 Extreme Edition slip. That thing tore the shit out of the amaray case the movie was in and pissed me off to no end. Whats the point of the frigging slip when I can't even get the movie back into it without bending the goddamn thing.

From the look of the pictures I'd just about be willing to bet my left nut that that is no more than a well designed cardboard sleeve, to actually make that metal would just be way to complicated and would probably drive the price up past the $19.95 their advertising.

MJZ · 02-26-2004, 08:28 AM

The R1 DTS version was one of my first DVDs I ever bought and at the time I wasn't as clued up about DVD and didn't realise the DD release had a documentary that the DTS version didn't have. I will wait for more specs and might just get this two disc set.

mikenyc · 02-26-2004, 11:26 AM

D Day only happened once, but you wouldnt know it from these guys, who say they are are memorializing them.

Hanks should be ashamed.

sukr_4_dbldips · 02-26-2004, 02:09 PM

Unlike others, this is one of my most watched discs, and I don't even have the DTS version. I can't wait for this...I'll be picking it up for sure.

Only thing I don't like about this movie is that the sniper rifle has no kick. One small insignificant detail in an otherwise great movie.

rossi46 · 02-26-2004, 06:48 PM

I never bought the regular 1-disc. This SE I will own, though.

Very cool case design, too.

even if it isn't metal

CrazyBear · 02-26-2004, 07:37 PM

The DD version was the first DVD I bought when I got my DVD player years ago. I'll definately double dip on this one, I wanna see those extras and listen to the DTS track!

**aintnosin** · 02-26-2004, 08:11 PM

I wonder if the DTS track will be the same one used on the single disk version.

drudo-182 · 02-26-2004, 08:33 PM

i dont yet own it and the other day i almost purchased it. i think ill wait though.

-drew-

George McFly · 02-26-2004, 08:39 PM

Isn't the single disc already loaded?

If so this sure seems like a some what useless re-issue. Any how I'll probably pick this one up simply becuase it'll be on 2 DVDs (less compression)

dogmaratt · 02-26-2004, 08:52 PM

The current release has a ton of extras. It is a great release.

I see this release as a convenient way to cash in on D-Day.

We should have a Double Dip database around here...

PALMERLIME · 02-26-2004, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

I'd buy a 2-disc SE of Jaws in a heartbeat if it contained the full, uncut 2-hour Laurent Bouzereau documentary from the lasrdisc and the original (Oscar-winning) mono soundtrack instead of that awful, remixed 5.1 track. Until then, the laser will have to do.

Yeah... if it's the one I'm thinking of, that documentary would have sucked big time if it wasn't for that facilities coordinator they had.

Those were certainly some coordinating facilities, all right..

Dilmo · 02-26-2004, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aintnosin

I wonder if the DTS track will be the same one used on the single disk version.

From all I have read and heard, it will be the exact same transfer, audio and video. I plan on keeping my DTS version, and not upgrading for the extras. If you don't have the DTS version, I highly recommend upgrading. It is stellar!

Shoegaze99 · 02-26-2004, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by George McFly

Isn't the single disc already loaded?

Of Saving Private Ryan? Hardly. One featurette and a "message from Big Steve." Loaded it is not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogmaratt

The current release has a ton of extras.

We're still talking about Saving Private Ryan here, right? Either way, I must have missed something. The current release is damn near bare bones.

Hayrab · 02-26-2004, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukr_4_dbldips

Unlike others, this is one of my most watched discs, and I don't even have the DTS version. I can't wait for this...I'll be picking it up for sure.

Only thing I don't like about this movie is that the sniper rifle has no kick. One small insignificant detail in an otherwise great movie.

Listen to the DTS track

02-26-2004, 12:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
bjh_18 Planned Thirty Drapes!! (IIRC) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA	Saving Private Ryan - D-Day 60th Anniversary Edition from dvdanswers.com... Title: Saving Private Ryan Starring: Tom Hanks Released: 25th May 2004 SRP: $26.99 Further Details Universal have sent over disc specs and artwork for a two disc release of Saving Private Ryan which stars Tom Hanks. The D-Day 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition will be available to own from the 25th May this year, and should set you back somewhere in the region of $26.99. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen along with an English DTS 5.1 Surround track, an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and a standard English Dolby Surround track. Extra material will include an inside look with the filmmakers, a Looking into the Past: Research, Screenplay and the Vision feature, a Making of a Platoon featurette, a look at the boot camp for the cast, Re-Creating D-Day: Omaha Beach and much more. http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?...3404&n=1&burl= I'll be double-dipping for this one. __________________ If you wake up in the morning, it’s because Jack Bauer spared your life. Last edited by bjh_18 : 02-28-2004 at 08:25 PM.

02-26-2004, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hockey Mask Actor Join Date: Mar 2002	Re: Saving Private Ryan - D-Day 60th Anniversary Edition Although I have the first release in my collection I don't watch it much. It (for obvious reasons) is a difficult movie for me to rewatch.

02-26-2004, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oscar Antonio M Loves his "family" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Heaven & Hell coalition	While I like this movie I haven't bought it because I don't think it would have much replayability but it looks like now it's the chance. __________________ DVD's

02-26-2004, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	It looks as if they are trying to make the case look like it is metal. I'd love it if the case was. But I doubt they will make it metal (inless it was a numbered limited edition) as the production costs would be pretty high. No Directors Cut? LOL. I am curious to what other supplimental material there will be. Spielberg did some of the inteviews for Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the set of Saving Private Ryan, so I am sure there is much much more content recorded there than we have previously seen. I also never knew the "Boot Camp" sessions were filmed. Looks as if this will be well worth the double dip. -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

02-26-2004, 01:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
BubbleGumUK Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England	You know what? I never got around to that original release...don't know why, but turns out it's a good thing! I was just going to go out and get this, since it's come up for discussion recently on the File - glad I held off a few days to hear this announcement. I'll finally add this to my shelf - and in a nice spiffy 2-disc too! __________________ Check out DVD Toons for the latest in animated discs! And catch breaking Animated-News stories here!

02-26-2004, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	Definately a must own, but I think I will stick with my DTS version.

02-26-2004, 01:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
SharpShooter5 Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	this is amazing news, i've wanted to get the DTS version for a while, but couldn't find it (infact there is a thread around here somewhere on the DTS version's limited numbers) great news, just great news

02-26-2004, 02:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zoopster Director/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mountain View, CA	The DTS version is pretty easy to find out where I am (San Jose, CA), but I have refrained from buying it because I considered the DD version to be good enough (and it had a featurette at least). I will probably spring for this new version though. Great film becomes great DVD. __________________ Steve Zupan Senior DVD Applications and Support Engineer InterActual Technologies, Inc.

02-26-2004, 02:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Phreak Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canton of Vaud	I'll be picking it up, but I hope to Christ the box is nothing like the T2 Extreme Edition slip. That thing tore the shit out of the amaray case the movie was in and pissed me off to no end. Whats the point of the frigging slip when I can't even get the movie back into it without bending the goddamn thing. Sorry about that..... Anyway, the new set sounds great and I'll definitely be picking it up. Now to get rid of the old one.... __________________ dvds \| xbl

02-26-2004, 03:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
"The Dude" Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Salt Lake, UT	I'll double-dip on this and keep the DTS version,too. Do you think we might see SE's of Jaws or JP? Their dropping down in price(Jaws $9.99) and all of Spielbergs release over the last couple of years have been 2 disc SE's.

02-26-2004, 05:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
MrTony Forum Wise Guy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA	I already have the DTS version, so I'll probably rent the bonus disc once Netflix has it. Like others, I can't watch this movie too often, so I doubt I'll upgrade. __________________ Prevent tornadoes before they happen: Make sure that warm, moist air fronts do not converge with cool, dry ones. Movies, Music and a few Games My Top 20 Films

02-26-2004, 05:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
Buffalo Bill Hapless Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Walden Puddle.	Another definite double dip for me. Looks like the original will be another birthday gift. Saves buying a present + they aren't bringing much on ebay. __________________ "Brick Tamland is married with 11 children and is one of the top political advisors to the Bush White House." (now everything makes sense) "The fundamentals of the economy are sound" John McHoover.

02-26-2004, 08:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	The R1 DTS version was one of my first DVDs I ever bought and at the time I wasn't as clued up about DVD and didn't realise the DD release had a documentary that the DTS version didn't have. I will wait for more specs and might just get this two disc set.

02-26-2004, 11:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
mikenyc Actor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Metro Area	D Day only happened once, but you wouldnt know it from these guys, who say they are are memorializing them. Hanks should be ashamed.

02-26-2004, 02:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
sukr_4_dbldips Wishes he were a monkey Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sneaking up behind you	Unlike others, this is one of my most watched discs, and I don't even have the DTS version. I can't wait for this...I'll be picking it up for sure. Only thing I don't like about this movie is that the sniper rifle has no kick. One small insignificant detail in an otherwise great movie. __________________ My little slice of heaven If you find yourself struggling with loneliness, you're not alone. And yet you are alone. So very alone.

02-26-2004, 06:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
rossi46 Actor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA	I never bought the regular 1-disc. This SE I will own, though. Very cool case design, too. even if it isn't metal

02-26-2004, 07:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
CrazyBear Actor Join Date: Oct 2003	The DD version was the first DVD I bought when I got my DVD player years ago. I'll definately double dip on this one, I wanna see those extras and listen to the DTS track!

02-26-2004, 08:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
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02-26-2004, 08:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
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02-26-2004, 08:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
George McFly Kinda likes the Razorbacks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: watching HD	Isn't the single disc already loaded? If so this sure seems like a some what useless re-issue. Any how I'll probably pick this one up simply becuase it'll be on 2 DVDs (less compression) __________________ DVDs gallery Last edited by George McFly : 02-26-2004 at 08:42 PM. Reason: Nver mind, I read the DVDfile review of the first DVd, this'll be much more packed

02-26-2004, 08:52 PM	#25 (permalink)
dogmaratt Actor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston	The current release has a ton of extras. It is a great release. I see this release as a convenient way to cash in on D-Day. We should have a Double Dip database around here... __________________ For all your videography needs. Image 22 Productions