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[Ronald Epstein]

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Unexpected Mysteries and Surprises Fill

a Groundbreaking Two-Disc Set of MEMENTO

That Promises Puzzles and Enigmas Extending Beyond

Christopher Nolan's Revolutionary Film

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CULVER CITY, Calif. (April 12, 2002) - MEMENTO, the

intricately designed, double-Oscar-nominated cinematic mystery, will be

released May 21 by Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment in a highly

anticipated, two-disc limited-edition DVD designed by writer-director

Christopher Nolan.

For viewers, the surprises and mysteries only begin with the

critically lauded box-office hit, which was also nominated for a Golden

Globe Award and was the winner of four Independent Spirit Awards,

including Best Picture. In fact, the limited-edition DVD offers a

series of mindbenders and challenges designed by Nolan that begin the

moment one of the set's two discs is inserted into the player. At its

core, the DVD is constructed as an elaborate mental puzzle that the

viewer must solve in order to watch the film and the added-value

elements.

"I've enjoyed flexing my creative muscles to come up with

something completely new and unique to the DVD format," said

writer/director Christopher Nolan. "I hope fans of MEMENTO will enjoy

not only the film, but also the extra features and challenges that the

DVD offers."

The MEMENTO limited-edition DVD features the most extensive,

full-length director's commentary since the film's theatrical release.

One disc is devoted to the film itself, which has been digitally

remastered and promises the best-ever viewing experience of MEMENTO. It

also includes a surprise-filled commentary by Christopher Nolan.

The second disc offers a wealth of special features that

includes the 23-minute documentary "Anatomy of a Scene." Originally

shown on The Sundance Channel, it breaks down a single scene from script

to design to photography to its final screen version.

Also included on the limited-edition DVD is the original

short story by Jonathan Nolan, as well as a a "director's script" that

allows viewers to dissect the film's unique structure by switching

between a scene and Nolan's annotated film script by using a DVD

player's angle-change feature.

The newly designed limited edition of MEMENTO will be housed

in some of the most unique and creative packaging ever produced, and

within it viewers will find hidden assistance to solving the puzzles of

the DVD.

In MEMENTO, Guy Pearce ("L.A. Confidential") plays Leonard

Shelby, a man who finds himself without any recollection of recent

events - except the knowledge that his wife has been murdered. Using

instant photos and a body filled with tattooed reminders, he pursues the

man he believes responsible for his wife's death. Or does he?

MEMENTO: Also starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano.

Executive Producers Aaron Ryder, William Tyrer, Chris J. Ball. Produced

by Suzanne Todd and Jennifer Todd. Screenplay by Christopher Nolan,

based on a story by Jonathan Nolan. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

ADDED-VALUE ELEMENTS

* Limited-Edition, Two-Disc Set

* Remastered in High Definition

* Widescreen Presentation

* Director's Commentary

* Director's Script

* "Anatomy of a Scene" Sundance Channel Documentary

* Production Stills and Sketches

* Theatrical Trailer, International Trailer and TV Advertising

* Audio: DTS English 5.1 (Dolby Digital) and 2-Channel (Dolby Surround)

* Subtitles: English, Spanish

* Scene Selections

MPAA Rating: R / Original Release: 2001

Price: $27.95

Color / Closed Captioned / 113 minutes

DVD #07646 / UPC Code: 0-43396-07646-4

Order Date: April 23, 2002

 

[Jon Robertson]

Nurse!
Oh, I see... :b

 

[Dan Brecher]

Cute, Ron. Real cute.
Dan

 

[Paul_D]

Sounds like a cool set. I won't need to tattoo MY body to remind me to pick this one up!

 

[David Lambert]

Nor: I deen ot teg ym sessalg dekcehc!

 

[Will K]

Someone told me I've already looked at this thread three times.

 

[Jason Whyte]

At its core, the DVD is constructed as an elaborate mental puzzle that the viewer must solve in order to watch the film and the added-value elements.

Unless every possible answer you hit on your remote takes you to the main menu or has the answer key somewhere on the packaging, this is going to drive a lot of consumers nuts.
Anyways, looC ooT.
nosaJ

 

[paul o'donnell]

Quite the attention grabbing thread header there Ron
Sold big time.

 

[HenrikTull]

* Audio: DTS English 5.1 (Dolby Digital) and 2-Channel (Dolby Surround)

I'm guessing this is an misprint as usual and we'll only get the Dolby track. Doesn't bother me at all though, however I do find it irritating that they can't distribute an 100% accurate press release.

 

[Matthew Chmiel]

I'm guessing this is an misprint as usual and we'll only get the Dolby track.

The DVD will include both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks (along with the Dolby Digital 2.0 track).

 

[HenrikTull]

We'll see...

 

[Matthew Chmiel]

We'll see...

Before the press release was even announced, many sites were reporting that the DVD would include both DD and DTS tracks. Sites that reported this include DVD Talk and DVD Shrine, just to name a few.

 

[Scott Weinberg]

Until it's proven otherwise, I'd be likely to believe the press release - as opposed to making unsubstantiated complaints.

 

[HenrikTull]

The same thing happened with A Groundhod Day. Also, how many non Superbit releases has had a DTS track?

 

[LukeB]

Also, how many non Superbit releases has had a DTS track?

At least 2.

 

[Matthew Chmiel]

Quote:

- Men In Black: DTS Collector's Edition
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Collector's Edition
- The Mask of Zorro: Special Edition
- Metropolis (anime)
Also, in some aspects, Almost Famous as it's a co-production with Columbia and DreamWorks. (That's a joke. )

 

[HenrikTull]

Also, how many non Superbit releases has had a DTS track?

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- Men In Black: DTS Collector's Edition

- Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Collector's Edition

And this would have nothing to do with the fact that Mr. Spielberg produced this movies?

 

[Matthew Chmiel]

Henrik, if you check my post, I have updated the list with more movies and I'm still checking to see if other Columbia/Tri-star DVDs have included DTS.
Also, I can't find no press release anywhere for Groundhog Day. I find cover artwork that was released months before the DVD came out, but no press release.

 

[MatS]

I remember seeing this somewhere
Memento thread

 

[LukeB]

Matthew, I don't even think it's worth trying to convince Henrik. Heck, the press release from the studio can't convince him that the Memento LE will have DTS, how can we?