Steven Spielberg's Director's Collection (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder (1 Viewer)

[Patrick Donahue]

Excited to have Sugarland and Duel - would love it if Jurassic Park finally gets a transfer the movie deserves

 

[lukejosephchung]

Bill Hunt at The Digital Bits confirms that 1941 will include BOTH theatrical and extended cuts...

 

[TravisR]

Munich is, I think, a Dreamworks-owned title, so it would probably be Paramount...

I had thought the same thing but I was told in another thread some time ago that it was actually controlled by Universal.

 

[Persianimmortal]

I'm fine with waiting for the singles.

 

[bigshot]

I'm fine with skipping these films altogether. Duel was OK as a TV movie. Indiana Jones had some fun moments. But the rest of them are very hard for me to watch.

 

[bigshot]

I like the story about Hitchcock. He was shooting Family Plot at Universal and at that time, Spielberg was being touted as "The New Hitchcock". Hitchcock was shooting on a soundstage and Spielberg quietly slipped in and sat in the back to watch Hitch direct. After a few minutes, Hitchcock realized what was going on and did a big obvious turn around in his chair to glare at Spielberg. Stupidly, Spielberg smiled and waved. Hitchcock turned back around and gestured for his first AD. He leaned in and loudly said, "Please ask that gentleman to leave. I'm not running a kindergarten for movie directors here. I'm trying to shoot a movie." The AD hustled Spielberg out.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

^^^^

Never heard that story before. That is a hell of a story. Typical Hitchcock.

At least Hitchcock lived long enough to realize that Spielberg was a true talent.

Getting back to the set...

Really thinking about the U.K. release. Love the bigger box. Hoping this is
indeed all-region.

 

[MatthewA]

Bill Hunt at The Digital Bits confirms that 1941 will include BOTH theatrical and extended cuts...

Did they have to re-do the editing for the extended cut in HD?

 

[Doug Bull]

It's a great set, but I think I'll wait for a price drop or individual releases as "1941" is the only one that I truly want.

Doug.

 

[Persianimmortal]

I'm fine with skipping these films altogether. Duel was OK as a TV movie. Indiana Jones had some fun moments. But the rest of them are very hard for me to watch.

I have to disagree about Duel. There's something about it that has grown on me immensely over the years. I find myself watching it once a year, usually on a hot summer's night. I've only ever seen the TV version (1.33:1) on DVD, so if there is a widescreen theatrical cut included that would be great. Either way, I think it's a very clever and underrated movie.

As for the UK boxed set, I think it's almost certain that it will be region free. Aside from a few boutique labels like MoC, I can't remember the last time I purchased a blu from Amazon UK that was region locked.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

I've only ever seen the TV version (1.33:1) on DVD, so if there is a widescreen theatrical cut included that would be great. Either way, I think it's a very clever and underrated movie.

I have a friend at work that is a DUEL fanatic.

One of his all-time favorite movies. He has given me a burned copy of the TV version, but
I have yet to really watch it. I'm not nearly a fan of the film.

He feels the TV release is superior. It's a shame that cut could not be included, but I kind of
understand that it's not the kind of things studios readily release.

 

[Persianimmortal]

Wait, has it been confirmed that the TV cut of Duel is not the one being released?

To add to the confusion, I just looked at the back of my DVD, and it shows the runtime as being 85 minutes - according to IMDB the TV cut is 74 minutes and the theatrical cut is 90 minutes, so I'm wondering now which version I've seen? I assume it's the TV version as it's 1.33:1.

Here's the back of my Australian DVD (click to enlarge):

 

[Thomas T]

I'm only interested in 1941 and Always so I can replace my non-anamorphic DVDs. Crossing my fingers that these two titles get (eventual) single releases!

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Wait, has it been confirmed that the TV cut of Duel is not the one being released?

As far as I know, domestically, the TV cut of Duel has never been released.
I would *suspect* the theatrical cut is the one being included. I am going to provide
you guys with the official Press Release following this post showing the running time
to be 90 minutes.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Post Edited for bad coding. Have reposted the specs of this boxed set below

 

[cb1]

Nice set, but I'll wait for the individual release of 1941 to get it. I don't want to buy movies I already have just for 1941.

 

[atfree]

I too shall pass on the collection. Not a Spielberg completist, but would purchase 1941 and The Sugarland Express separately. Based on past Universal box sets (Hitchcock, Monsters), it'll probably be at least 6 months before individual titles are available.

+1 for a BD release of Munich. very surprised this one hasn't been released already as it's such a recent and high profile film. There must be a story behind the hold-up of its release.

 

[Jari K]

"And I guess Universal (or Spielberg himself) decided Schindler's List should stand on its own."I believe this is such a special film for Spielberg, that it could be that he doesn't want to include it to any "box set". Box sets are too "commercial" etc.To me it's very sad that we don't have a proper making of documentary of Schindler's List. At the end of the day it's still a film. With directors, producers, actors, costume designers, etc.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Reposting the specs of the boxed set. Hopefully no coding issues will ensue...

STEVEN SPIELBERG DIRECTOR'S COLLECTION
Product Source: Made for Video
Theatrical Studio:
Theatrical Release:
Synopsis: Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific directors in motion picture history. Spanning over 40 years, Steven’s career began as a teenager when he made his way onto the Universal backlot and befriended studio executives. His passion and talent quickly developed, allowing him to direct an unprecedented number of blockbuster films. The Steven Spielberg Director’s Collection showcases a selection of the Academy Award winner’s unforgettable movies filmed for Universal, including his very first TV feature, Duel, and his first theatrical release, The Sugarland Express, and blockbusters such as Jaws, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Jurassic Park. Steven’s work has captivated audiences worldwide and continue to set the standard for filmmaking.


Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 1 (Side A): Duel

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

1 Hour 30 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono


Subtitles:

English SDH
French


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• A Conversation with Director Steven Spielberg
• Steven Spielberg and the Small Screen
• Richard Matheson: The Writing of Duel
• Photograph and Poster Gallery



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 2 (Side A): The Sugarland Express

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

1 Hour 50 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:


Subtitles:


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

-

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Theatrical Trailer



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 3 (Side A): Jaws

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 4 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
English DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
English DTS Digital Surround 5.1
English DTS Digital Surround 5.1


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• The Making of Jaws
• The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws
• Jaws: The Restoration
• Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
• From the Set
• Production Photos
• Marketing Jaws
• Jaws Phenomenon
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes
• Pocket BLU App



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 4 (Side A): 1941

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

1 Hour 59 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• The Making of 1941
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailers



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 5 (Side A): E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

1 Hour 55 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Steven Spielberg & E.T.
• The E.T. Journals
• A Look Back
• The Evolution and Creation of E.T.
• The E.T. Reunion
• The Music of E.T. : A Discussion with John Williams
• The 20th Anniversary Premiere
• Designs, Photographs and Marketing
• Theatrical Trailer
• Special Olympics TV Spot
• My Scenes
• Pocket BLU App



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 6 (Side A): Always

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 3 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French European DTS Digital Surround 2.0
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 2.0


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Theatrical Trailer



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 7 (Side A): Jurassic Park

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 7 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French Canadian DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Return to Jurassic Park: Dawn of a New Era
• Return to Jurassic Park: Making Prehistory
• Return to Jurassic Park: The Next Step in Evolution
• The Making of Jurassic Park
• Original Featurette on the Making of the Film
• Steven Spielberg Directs Jurassic Park
• Hurricane in Kauai
• Early Pre-Production Meetings
• Location Scouting
• Phil Tippett Animatics: Raptors in the Kitchen
• Animatics: T-Rex Attack
• ILM and Jurassic Park: Before and After the Visual Effects
• Foley Artists
• Production Archives: Photographs, Design Sketches and Conceptual Paintings
• Jurassic Park: Making the Game
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes
• Pocket BLU App



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 8 (Side A): The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 9 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

BD-50 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French Canadian DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Returning to Jurassic Park: Finding the Lost World
• Returning to Jurassic Park: Something Survived
• The Making of the Lost World
• Original Featurette on the Making of the Film
• the Jurassic Park Phenomenon: A Discussion with Author Michael Crichton
• The Compie Dance Number: Thank You Steven Spielberg from ILM
• ILM & The Lost World: Before and After the Visual Effects
• Production Archives: Production Photographs, Illustrations and Conceptual Drawings, Models, The World of Jurassic Park, The Magic of ILM, Posters and Toys
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes
• Pocket BLU App



Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61163829) : Disc 4 (Side A) (Feature 2): 1941

Format:

Blu-ray

UPC:

0-2519-22510-7-8

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 26 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 1 (Side A): Duel

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

1 Hour 30 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
English DTS Digital Surround 5.1


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• A Conversation with Director Steven Spielberg
• Steven Spielberg and the Small Screen
• Richard Matheson: The Writing of Duel
• Photograph and Poster Gallery
• Trailer



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 2 (Side A): The Sugarland Express

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

1 Hour 50 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-5 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Theatrical Trailer



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 3 (Side A): Jaws

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 4 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
French European Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Spotlight on Location: The Making of Jaws



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 4 (Side A): 1941

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 26 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• The Making of 1941
• Production Photographs
• 1941 Comic Relief
• The Marketing of 1941
• The Reviews
• Theatrical Trailer



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 5 (Side A): E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

1 Hour 55 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French European Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround


Subtitles:

English SDH
French
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Steven Spielberg & E.T.
• A Look Back
• The E.T. Reunion



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 6 (Side A): Always

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 3 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 4.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo


Subtitles:

English SDH


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• Theatrical Trailer



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 7 (Side A): Jurassic Park

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 7 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo


Subtitles:

English SDH
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• The Making of Jurassic Park
• Early Pre-Production Meetings
• Location Scouting
• Phil Tippett Animatics: Raptors in the Kitchen
• Foley Artist
• Production Archives: Photographs, Design Sketches and Conceptual Painting
• Theatrical Trailers Including Jurassic Park III
• Dinsoaur Encyclopedia
• DVD-ROM Features Including Live Web Events



DVD Full Frame / Widescreen Multi-Feature(61164834) : Disc 8 (Side A): The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Format:

DVD

UPC:

0-2519-22613-6-7

Unit Type:

Multi-Feature

Number of Media:

1

Street Date:

10/14/2014

PreOrder Date:

Run Time (HH:MM):

2 Hours 9 Minutes



Language:

English

Disc Type:

DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Packaging:

Digibook with Outer Box

Layers:

Single

Audio:

English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo


Subtitles:

English SDH
Spanish


Edition:

-

Picture:

Full Frame / Anamorphic Widescreen

Version:

-

Color/B&W

COLOR

Rating:

Not Rated
PG
PG-13

CARA Rating:

-

Bonus Features:

• The Making of The Lost World
• Illustrations and Conceptual Drawings
• Models
• The World of Jurassic Park
• The Magic of ILM
• Theatrical Trailers Including Jurassic Park III
• Dinosaur Encyclopedia
• Production Photographs
• Posters and Toys
• DVD-ROM Features Including Live Web Events

 

[Mark-P]

Wait, has it been confirmed that the TV cut of Duel is not the one being released?

To add to the confusion, I just looked at the back of my DVD, and it shows the runtime as being 85 minutes - according to IMDB the TV cut is 74 minutes and the theatrical cut is 90 minutes, so I'm wondering now which version I've seen? I assume it's the TV version as it's 1.33:1.

Here's the back of my Australian DVD (click to enlarge):

You've got the 90 minute theatrical version. The shorter running time is due to PAL speedup.