Pianist -- Canadian Edition? (1 Viewer)

[Adam_WM]

Has anyone decided on getting the 2 or 3 disc Pianist from Canada? I saw it on www.cnl.com and was wondering if anyone knows anything about this release. I know it's a bit early to ask about transfer comparisons, but is it a safe pre-order?

 

[Paul_Stachniak]

Hmm, this is interesting.

And Lions Gate, from what I remember, doesn't bother with French on the titles. And Dare I say it, they may keep the Theatrical Poster art, as opposed to the crappy DVD artwork for the US release.

 

[Matt Stone]

That would be pretty badass if the coverat was the same as the poster art. Not to mention possibly more extras.

 

[Paul_Stachniak]

Hey Matt did you by chance co-create South Park?

 

[Jay W]

For those that are interested here are the details on the Candian release from CNL:

DISC 1:

* Anamorphic Widescreen (aspect ratio 1.85:1)
* English DTS 5.1 Surround
* English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
* English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

DISC 2:

* “Story of Survival” Featurette
* Theatrical Trailers
* Television Spots including Adrien Brody Interview Segments
* Poster Gallery
* Photo Gallery
* Director's Note
* Q and A with Roman Polanski
* Production Diary
* The Warsaw Ghetto: Historical Background
* Wladyslaw Szpilman Biography
* Filmographies
* Bonus Audio Tracks from the Sony Classical CD Soundtrack
* Soundtrack spot

DISC 3:

* Original CD Soundtrack

So it appears the CD Soundtrack is the only addition to the US release (as well as the possibly alternate cover art). I think I'll be grabbing this release ala. BOTW. It also says "while supplies last" on Disc 3 at CNL.

 

[Paul_Stachniak]

Hmm... well it would be more convenient not to have to buy it in Amazon. Plus it's rare I admit a Canadian release actually looks better then the US (which is more then I can say for CSI). So as long as there is no French titles on the cover, they got my sale.

 

[Adam_WM]

There are actually more special features on the Canadian version as it appears.

 

[Jeff Adkins]

Cover art and specs here.

Canadian cover art blows away the US release in my opinion.

Jeff