WHV Press Release: Twister 2-Disc SE (DVD/HD-DVD/Blu-ray)

Ronald Epstein · 01-16-2008, 05:34 PM

“A gale-force movie with the energy to blow audiences right out of the theater.”
The New York Times, Janet Maslin

“Rated PG-13: For intense depiction of very bad weather.''
Motion Picture Association of America

The Action Blockbuster that Stars Nature at its Worst…

TWISTER TWO-DISC SPECIAL EDITION

Burbank, CA, January 16, 2008 – Twister – one of the screen’s most gripping man vs. nature thrillers -- debuts May 6, 2008 as a Two-Disc Special Edition DVD from Warner Home Video (WHV). This action adventure blockbuster grossed more than $494 million worldwide during its theatrical release and was the first movie ever to be released on DVD. Now the terror of Twister can be experienced as never before with a digitally remastered picture and awesome bonus features. The film will be released simultaneously on Blu-ray Disc while making its HD DVD debut on May 27, for an even more intense thrill. Twister Two-Disc Special Edition will be available for $20.97 SRP; HD DVD and Blu-ray versions will sell for $28.99 SRP.

Directed by Jan De Bont (Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) and Speed), Twister was nominated for two Academy Awards® (Visual Effects, Sound). The film stars Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as an estranged couple who are thrill-seeking meteorologists with a passion for chasing tornadoes…those mile-wide, 300 miles-per-hour forces of total devastation. In this adventure swirling with cliffhanging excitement and awesome special effects, the pair, along with their crew of fearless scientists (who include Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cary Elwes) are pursuing the most destructive weather front to sweep through mid-America’s Tornado Alley in 50 years. By launching electronic sensors into the funnel, the storm chasers hope to obtain data to create an improved warning system. But to do so, they must intercept the twister’s deadly path.
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Disc 1
• Commentary by Jan DeBont and Stefan Fangmeier
• Theatrical Trailers

Disc 2
• Chasing the Storm: Twister Revisited
• The Making of Twister [HBO First Look Special]
• Anatomy of a Twister
• Nature Tech: Tornadoes [2003 History Channel special]
• Van Halen Humans Being Music Video

Twister 2-Disc Special Edition
Street Date: May 6, 2008
$20.97 SRP
Twister HD DVD and BD
Street Date: May 6, 2008 for Blu-ray Disc and May 27, 2008 for HD DVD
$28.99 SRP
Running Time: 113 minutes
16x9 Widescreen, Color
English, French

Warner Home Video High Definition discs (in both formats, BD and HD DVD) offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color and beautifully crisp sound. The new formats also provide a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.

With operations in 90 international territories, Warn

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John Swarce · 01-16-2008, 05:49 PM

One of the few movies I have wanted (if only for the visuals and sound), but never bought. I will be picking this up.

I find it ironic that Warner's press release says it's the first movie ever released on DVD and it may be the last HD DVD that they release (on May 27th)!

--John

ChrisCook · 01-16-2008, 06:21 PM

I'm not a fan of hers, but Warner is not including (once again) the Shania Twain music video for Twister, "No One Needs to Know"? I was hoping with a re-release we might finally see this included. It was very well done. And whenever I think of this film, this song and video come back to mind. Please Warner, if it's not too late, include this one too. Thanks.

BarryS · 01-16-2008, 06:59 PM

I haven't seen this movie in ages. This was the movie that introduced me to Phillip Seymour Hoffman, now my single favorite actor.

Brett_M · 01-17-2008, 08:22 AM

This movie came out during my first year as a teacher and I brought my classes to see it as a field trip. I haven't watched it in at least 10 years.

Lord Dalek · 01-17-2008, 09:25 AM

Hope they keep the DTS from the previous release. Its remarkable Warner has hardly ever used it since Twister was like their first dvd with a DTS track.

Stephen_J_H · 01-17-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein

“Rated PG-13: For intense depiction of very bad weather.''
Motion Picture Association of America

That's gotta be the most ridiculous ratings reason I've seen since The Virgin Suicides "Rated R: For strong thematic elements involving teens"

ChrisCook · 01-17-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Dalek

Hope they keep the DTS from the previous release. Its remarkable Warner has hardly ever used it since Twister was like their first dvd with a DTS track.

I hope they do too, but it doesn't seem to be listed on the back cover.

DVD Empire - Item - Twister: 2 Disc Special Edition / DVD-Video

Has anyone seen the History Channel documentary they're including on these releases? Is it any good?

Stephen_J_H · 01-17-2008, 08:10 PM

Chris, clicked on that link and then did the unthinkable: I checked out the front cover art as well. YUCK!
http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...or=1#topoftabs

ChrisCook · 01-27-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen_J_H

Chris, clicked on that link and then did the unthinkable: I checked out the front cover art as well. YUCK!
DVD Empire - Item - Twister: 2 Disc Special Edition / DVD-Video

Yeah, I'm not crazy about the front cover either. My question is why they didn’t keep the previous releases' art.