King Kong (2005) coming March 28th - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

**SilentBob** · 12-22-2005, 06:36 AM

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King Kong (2005)

Word has it that director Peter Jackson's King Kong will be released in April as an elaborate two-disc set. According to DVD producer Michael Pellerin, they've saved a lot of behind-the-scenes material for this release that wasn't included on the recently released Kong Production Diaries. No word yet if Universal and Jackson will also release an "ultimate edition" extended cut a la New Line's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Well i would be interested and i would hope if this is the only release (hahah who am i kidding) that it would include the DTS-ES track from the theater. Yet Peter Jackson has been quoted as saying that he did make cuts to the film and would love to do an extended cut of the film if he is allowed. So if they follow the DD EX track on the regular 2-disc edition, and the go all out on an extended cut edition later with the DTS-ES track then i would be fine with that too. Love to hear a commenatry from the Kong animators

raptors661 · 12-22-2005, 04:58 PM

i will just be picking up the 2 disc version if an extended cut is released later on. i dont have the money right now to keep buying double dips

Pirate · 12-22-2005, 05:42 PM

I'll be picking up any and all releases of this! Mr. Jackson can have my soul for a good DTS mix.

-PH

Damian · 12-22-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I'll be picking up any and all releases of this!

Same here.

MJZ · 12-22-2005, 11:13 PM

If the DVD releases of this are different enough, then this is one film I might purposely double dip on.

Vigilante · 12-23-2005, 12:55 AM

I wouldn't mind a shorter version of this which omits Jack Black's last line, "It was beauty." Yeah, right.

I think that point was underlined, and re-underlined repeatedly over the course of the movie. Peter Jackson should trim back on the film and cut out some of the repetition.

McMurphy · 12-23-2005, 01:58 AM

agreed

Damian · 12-23-2005, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Vigilante

I wouldn't mind a shorter version of this which omits Jack Black's last line, "It was beauty." Yeah, right.

I think that point was underlined, and re-underlined repeatedly over the course of the movie. Peter Jackson should trim back on the film and cut out some of the repetition.

Remove the absolute classic line? The only reason Jack Black said it was because Peter Jackson completly intended for Faye Raye to say it but she died before he had a chance to film her scene.
I do not want that line removed from any version of the film.

kama · 12-23-2005, 03:28 AM

I'll skip it unless it's really cheap. Or, if I have a 6 hour layover somewhere and I can get it on UMD. King Long

tomdkat · 12-24-2005, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Damian

Remove the absolute classic line? The only reason Jack Black said it was because Peter Jackson completly intended for Faye Raye to say it but she died before he had a chance to film her scene.

Didn't she die in Aug 2004 or something like that? Would that mean she would have been alive during the making of King Kong 2005?

Peace...

reapersaurus · 12-24-2005, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

From the DavisDVD.com Rumour Mill

Word has it that director Peter Jackson's King Kong will be released in April as an elaborate two-disc set. According to DVD producer Michael Pellerin, they've saved a lot of behind-the-scenes material for this release that wasn't included on the recently released Kong Production Diaries.

How much damn behind-the-scenes material do they think will be marketable for this film?!

DVD-NUTTA · 12-24-2005, 07:02 PM

TOMDKAT she was indeed alive whilst they were filming.She met up with Naomi to discuss her character.Naomi said she was frail but sharp as a pin & she gave Naomi her blessing to take on her role.

**SilentBob** · 01-27-2006, 07:22 AM

Little update. Rumours now have the release of the movie for a late March release now (28th according to DavidDVD.com)

Also i shall post the region 2 art that they have going for the dvd cover art. This comes from a great poster on the IGN boards who just happens to of received a Norwegian insider-magazine for the movie-business. So things could change for us Region 1 people but still a good chance of it being true for us

I like the single disc art better for then the 2 disc set

MJZ · 01-27-2006, 03:36 PM

Check out this fan art:
http://www.kongisking.net/fanart/gal...4ccd7dcb6fea13

It looks like a lot of effort has gone into it.

**SilentBob** · 02-02-2006, 06:37 AM

Well its now an Official March 28th release

From DavisDVD.com

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Well, it's official. Universal Studios will release Peter Jackson's King Kong on March 28th. The 800-lb gorilla will be released in both a single-disc and a double-disc special edition. No details have been released yet other than retail prices of $29.98 and $31.98, respectively. Keep checking back for official disc details the minute they're revealed!

Rileydog · 02-02-2006, 02:17 PM

Do we think this is it, or can we all expect an edition towards the end of the year similar to the LOTR?

I liked KK, but not enough to double dip- I would rather have just the super duper one.

Damian · 02-02-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rileydog

Do we think this is it, or can we all expect an edition towards the end of the year similar to the LOTR?

I liked KK, but not enough to double dip- I would rather have just the super duper one.

Hard to say. With LOTR, Jackson was upfront about the versions that were coming out and so far I haven't read anything in regards to an even bigger edition coming out later in the year.
It's always a crap-shoot anyway right?

MJZ · 02-02-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rileydog

Do we think this is it, or can we all expect an edition towards the end of the year similar to the LOTR?

I read an interview where Jackson said he would like to do an extended cut and that 30-40 minutes were cut(!), but it was up to Universal.

He also said in that interview that New Line let him work on the DVD releases of LotR, namely the extended ones, while production was happening on the theatrical releases and Universal are approaching it differently.

Rileydog · 02-02-2006, 06:50 PM

Knowing Universals propensity for the Double Dip, although with PJ involved I may cut them some slack, I may just wait.

I wish he could say because it would be nice if the Extended Edition, if it was made, included both versions in case the extra 30 minutes were not great, we could watch the already lengthy 3 hr version.

Man, I wish we could cut down some of the pacing.

Maybe the future of DVD Players will give people the option to edit and burn their own versions of DVD with out using editing equipment.

umainebearman · 02-02-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rileydog

Man, I wish we could cut down some of the pacing.

Maybe the future of DVD Players will give people the option to edit and burn their own versions of DVD with out using editing equipment.

Well as this is possible now I don't see that ever happening....ever.....ever.

I'll take any and all versions of PJs Kong they wanna put out.

The Limey · 02-02-2006, 08:52 PM

Add me to the list of people who will buy any and every version of this film.

Son of Nothing · 02-02-2006, 09:30 PM

If it's a good price I'll probably pick it up. My wife's a fan of the original, but I don't know if she'll enjoy it.

MJZ · 02-10-2006, 08:34 PM

Amazon.co.uk and HMV UK have their own exclusive covers.

I have seen R1 specs saying that it includes "35 all new production diaries."

I read a quote from someone at Universal who said the standalone production diaries would not appear on the DVD release of Jackson's Kong.

It looks like it will include the post production diaries, I didn't realise there were 35 of them.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#020706

Master Gandhi · 02-10-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MJZ

...I read a quote from someone at Universal who said the standalone production diaries would not appear on the DVD release of Jackson's Kong.

It looks like it will include the post production diaries, I didn't realise there were 35 of them...

Yes, but you can still download the post-production diaries at Kong is King.net. I'm not sure how long these will be available for free on the website, but I'm assuming they will be taken down just before the DVD is released.

I wasn't the biggest fan of this remake, although I really did enjoy the visuals and action sequences, so I probably will not be picking this up when it comes out. It's just one of those cases where the hype eclipsed the actual film for me, and the production diaries ruined the magic a little; not to mention the obvious CGI effects. I'm on the fence now, but maybe once I've given it a chance to sink in (I saw it less than two weeks ago) I'll change my tune.

reefa · 02-11-2006, 02:39 PM

The DVD Talk boarders linked to an R4 release where the extras are the Post Production diaries. They also threw in the Production diaries free as part of their offer, it's just under $40 US shipped. Granted, it's not coming out there until 4/12, but still...

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/785609

**SilentBob** · 02-14-2006, 07:38 AM

Official Artwork (and i like a lot)

SINGLE DISC

2-DISC EDITION

Pirate · 02-14-2006, 02:45 PM

I love that art!

-PH

Damian · 02-14-2006, 02:45 PM

That's awsome artwork.

MrMike · 02-14-2006, 02:50 PM

Nice artwork, but I am still rather "iffy" on buying this release. I believe a new edition will be along this Christmas, and I just know I won't visit this title more than once. It will just sit on my shelf until a new edition comes out.

Monterey Jack · 02-14-2006, 05:12 PM

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I love that art!

Ditto.

Reminds me of the cool one-sheet art for the 1976 version...

And I dunno about a future SE of this film. It underperformed at the box office, and the fact that they're releasing 1 and 2-disc editions simultaneously seems to indicate that this'll be it.

elwood731 · 02-14-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

And I dunno about a future SE of this film. It underperformed at the box office, and the fact that they're releasing 1 and 2-disc editions simultaneously seems to indicate that this'll be it.

I tend to agree. I think if we see a crazy SE, it will be on HD-DVD or Blu-Ray, where they included the full film's length in HD, plus all of the production diaries in one mega-set. Something to really show off the new format.

Damian · 02-14-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

And I dunno about a future SE of this film. It underperformed at the box office, and the fact that they're releasing 1 and 2-disc editions simultaneously seems to indicate that this'll be it.

The movie has done a bit more then a half a billion dollars worldwide. We tend to only think of American box office reciepts but the reality is the movie has done a bit more then a hundred million dollars MORE overseas then it did here. I think if Peter Jackson wanted to put out an extended edition he wouldn't be met with much resistance from the studios.

limacharliewhiskey · 02-15-2006, 12:30 AM

Today's Digital Bits mentions in their Rumor Mill column that there may be a King Kong: Extended Edition coming out in November this year.

Here is the link.

**SilentBob** · 02-15-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by limacharliewhis

Today's Digital Bits mentions in their Rumor Mill column that there may be a King Kong: Extended Edition coming out in November this year.

Here is the link.

Well if they release an extended edition of the movie in November then they will probably get my money. Just like they will for the 2-disc edition that i'm sure i will pick up as well. Its the LOTR dvd thing all over again and well it really didn't seem to bother that many people.

MJZ · 02-15-2006, 09:34 AM

I only bought the extended editions of Lord of the Rings and not the two-disc theatrical cut DVDs. I might hold out until confirmed details are released, so I can decide which version of Kong to buy.

Damian · 02-15-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

Well if they release an extended edition of the movie in November then they will probably get my money. Just like they will for the 2-disc edition that i'm sure i will pick up as well. Its the LOTR dvd thing all over again and well it really didn't seem to bother that many people.

Didn't bother me because Peter Jackson was upfront about telling the fans there would be multiple versions on DVD. I'll buy the regular 2-disc set then happily plunk down more money for an extended edition later in the year.

Rileydog · 02-15-2006, 02:53 PM

The quality of Jacksons DVD extras and EE's make it worth the dbl dip.
I just didnt love KK so much that I have to see it again in a month or so.
I could hold out until whatever comes out in Nov and be happy.

LOTR, on the other hand, I couldnt wait to get on DVD into my home theater. So, I felt that urgency to get it in Aug since it was like 9 months since I saw them in the theater. Once I saw the quality of FOTR:EE, I knew the others would be must haves also.

Again, it's the honesty so I can make a buying decision now that I appreciated from PJ.

I can't wait to see what he can do with Halo, and I really hope he wraps things up down the line and visits the Hobbitt.

MJZ · 03-11-2006, 11:53 PM

Axel Music are selling the R1 two disc set for UK £16.99 and some people that have bought it from there have received it already, that's two weeks before its actual release.

They have a scan of the back cover too:

thebat33 · 03-13-2006, 12:57 AM

thanks for posting the backcover for the king kong dvd.

JACOB

Pirate · 03-14-2006, 08:42 PM

Here is PJ's acceptance speech from the EMPIRE Awards. It's also a blooper real and has some footage from the...er...extended cut.

This might be on the DVD, so don't watch if you'd prefer to wait.

NSFW for language.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TaU-9l0HmE

-PH

12-22-2005, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
raptors661 Actor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I think my body is in Iggy's trunk...	i will just be picking up the 2 disc version if an extended cut is released later on. i dont have the money right now to keep buying double dips __________________ I Am Jack's DVD Collection Can I quote myself in my sig? Or is that like... really egotistical?-MooglePorn By the way. I took my sister to the prom. Not my mom. But hell, at least I got laid.- Empire

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Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I'll be picking up any and all releases of this! Mr. Jackson can have my soul for a good DTS mix. -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

12-23-2005, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vigilante Actor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia	I wouldn't mind a shorter version of this which omits Jack Black's last line, "It was beauty." Yeah, right. I think that point was underlined, and re-underlined repeatedly over the course of the movie. Peter Jackson should trim back on the film and cut out some of the repetition. __________________ DTS or Dolby Digital?

12-23-2005, 01:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
McMurphy Actor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Ont.	agreed __________________ The next woman takes me on's gonna light up like a pinball machine and pay off in silver dollars! --Randle P. McMurphy , One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

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DVD-NUTTA Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CEBU: PHILIPPINES	TOMDKAT she was indeed alive whilst they were filming.She met up with Naomi to discuss her character.Naomi said she was frail but sharp as a pin & she gave Naomi her blessing to take on her role. __________________ BLU-RAY Discs = 100 so far Eagerly waiting for... Band Of Brothers, The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk, WALL-E, Wanted and Hancock,

12-22-2005, 11:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	If the DVD releases of this are different enough, then this is one film I might purposely double dip on.

12-23-2005, 03:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
kama Actor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada	I'll skip it unless it's really cheap. Or, if I have a 6 hour layover somewhere and I can get it on UMD. King Long

01-27-2006, 07:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Little update. Rumours now have the release of the movie for a late March release now (28th according to DavidDVD.com) Also i shall post the region 2 art that they have going for the dvd cover art. This comes from a great poster on the IGN boards who just happens to of received a Norwegian insider-magazine for the movie-business. So things could change for us Region 1 people but still a good chance of it being true for us I like the single disc art better for then the 2 disc set __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

01-27-2006, 03:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	Check out this fan art: http://www.kongisking.net/fanart/gal...4ccd7dcb6fea13 It looks like a lot of effort has gone into it.

02-02-2006, 02:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rileydog Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Simpsonville, SC, U.S.	Do we think this is it, or can we all expect an edition towards the end of the year similar to the LOTR? I liked KK, but not enough to double dip- I would rather have just the super duper one.

02-02-2006, 06:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rileydog Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Simpsonville, SC, U.S.	Knowing Universals propensity for the Double Dip, although with PJ involved I may cut them some slack, I may just wait. I wish he could say because it would be nice if the Extended Edition, if it was made, included both versions in case the extra 30 minutes were not great, we could watch the already lengthy 3 hr version. Man, I wish we could cut down some of the pacing. Maybe the future of DVD Players will give people the option to edit and burn their own versions of DVD with out using editing equipment.

02-02-2006, 08:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
The Limey Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London , England	Add me to the list of people who will buy any and every version of this film. __________________ My Blu-Ray Collection

02-02-2006, 09:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
Son of Nothing Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois	If it's a good price I'll probably pick it up. My wife's a fan of the original, but I don't know if she'll enjoy it.

02-10-2006, 08:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	Amazon.co.uk and HMV UK have their own exclusive covers. I have seen R1 specs saying that it includes "35 all new production diaries." I read a quote from someone at Universal who said the standalone production diaries would not appear on the DVD release of Jackson's Kong. It looks like it will include the post production diaries, I didn't realise there were 35 of them. http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#020706

02-11-2006, 02:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
reefa Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The nexus of the Universe	The DVD Talk boarders linked to an R4 release where the extras are the Post Production diaries. They also threw in the Production diaries free as part of their offer, it's just under $40 US shipped. Granted, it's not coming out there until 4/12, but still... http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/785609

02-14-2006, 07:38 AM	#26 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Official Artwork (and i like a lot) SINGLE DISC 2-DISC EDITION __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

02-14-2006, 02:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I love that art! -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

02-14-2006, 02:45 PM	#28 (permalink)
Damian My dad can beat up your dad. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Mississippi	That's awsome artwork.

02-14-2006, 02:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
MrMike Part of the Younger Demographic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pittsburgh	Nice artwork, but I am still rather "iffy" on buying this release. I believe a new edition will be along this Christmas, and I just know I won't visit this title more than once. It will just sit on my shelf until a new edition comes out. __________________ My collection along with my wife's crappy movies. "I have twenty stores in thirty states."

02-15-2006, 12:30 AM	#33 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	Today's Digital Bits mentions in their Rumor Mill column that there may be a King Kong: Extended Edition coming out in November this year. Here is the link. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

02-15-2006, 09:34 AM	#35 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	I only bought the extended editions of Lord of the Rings and not the two-disc theatrical cut DVDs. I might hold out until confirmed details are released, so I can decide which version of Kong to buy.

02-15-2006, 02:53 PM	#37 (permalink)
Rileydog Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Simpsonville, SC, U.S.	The quality of Jacksons DVD extras and EE's make it worth the dbl dip. I just didnt love KK so much that I have to see it again in a month or so. I could hold out until whatever comes out in Nov and be happy. LOTR, on the other hand, I couldnt wait to get on DVD into my home theater. So, I felt that urgency to get it in Aug since it was like 9 months since I saw them in the theater. Once I saw the quality of FOTR:EE, I knew the others would be must haves also. Again, it's the honesty so I can make a buying decision now that I appreciated from PJ. I can't wait to see what he can do with Halo, and I really hope he wraps things up down the line and visits the Hobbitt.

03-11-2006, 11:53 PM	#38 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	Axel Music are selling the R1 two disc set for UK £16.99 and some people that have bought it from there have received it already, that's two weeks before its actual release. They have a scan of the back cover too:

03-13-2006, 12:57 AM	#39 (permalink)
thebat33 Supporting Actor Join Date: Dec 2002	thanks for posting the backcover for the king kong dvd. JACOB

03-14-2006, 08:42 PM	#40 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Here is PJ's acceptance speech from the EMPIRE Awards. It's also a blooper real and has some footage from the...er...extended cut. This might be on the DVD, so don't watch if you'd prefer to wait. NSFW for language. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TaU-9l0HmE -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

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