Spider-Man Coming to DVD on November 1, 2002 (1 Viewer)

[Craig W]

That introductory phrase may just be the subtle hint to customers that a Superbit version will probably be following within a short period after the initial release.

Sony if you want my money, then DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.

 

[Adam_WM]

Here is the real non-edited version of the article from :
Video Business
Edited my Administrator: Please do not post entire articles. Links and excerpts are fine.
Well as you can see, when they said "introductory", it didn't mean THERE WILL BE MORE THAN ONE VERSION, it means the first edition, unlike Black Hawk Down and Ali, will be LOADED.

 

[DanR]

I agree that the term "introductory" seems a little suspicious. But this looks like a nice package. I'm going to wait for the DVD reviews on the audio/video to see whether I puchase this one or wait for the inevitable Superbit version.

Regards,
Dan

 

[John Berggren]

I too wish this would day-and-date with a Superbit Deluxe version.

 

[Daniel Kikin]

I thought this was supposed to be out on 11/12?

 

[David Lambert]

BTW, Blair Witch Project (the first film) was a Friday street day, also.

 

[TheBat]

why release it on november 12... and compete with lord of the rings:SE... that is a stupid reason... better to release it by self.

JACOB

 

[Jeremy Conrad]

Here are the specs:

DISC ONE
*Audio: English & French 5.1 (Dolby Digital)
*Subtitles: English, French & Spanish
*Subtitled Factoids "Weaving the Web": Pop-On Production Notes &
Historical Facts
*Commentary: Sam Raimi (director), Laura Ziskin (producer), Kirsten
Dunst & Grant Curtis (co-producer)
*SFX Commentary: John Dykstra (special effects designer) & Visual
Effects Crew
*Branching Web-i-sodes (access via Spider-Sense)
*Marketing Campaigns: Trailers & TV Spots
*Filmographies & Character Files
*Music Videos: Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott, "Hero" & Sum 41,
"What We're All About"
*DVD-ROM: Comic/Feature Comparison; Record Your Own Commentary;
Countdown to Spider-Man 2; Weblinks
DISC TWO
*HBO Making of Spider-Man
*"Spider-Mania": an E! Entertainment Special
*Director Profile: Sam Raimi
*Composer Profile: Danny Elfman
*Screen Tests: Tobey Maguire, J.K. Simmons & CGI Spider-Man
*Costume and Makeup Tests
*Gag/Outtake Reel
*Conceptual Art & Production Design Gallery
*Historical Documentary - Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st
Century
*The Spider-Man Comic Book Archives
*Rogues Gallery
*The Loves of Peter Parker
*Comic Book Artist Pin-Up Gallery
*Activision Game: Hints & Tips
*DVD-ROM: Activision Game (two playable levels for PC); three
exclusive Marvel dot.comics (Spider-Man: Blue #1, Black Cat #1, & Peter
Parker: Return of the Goblin); Spider-Man: Visualizer

 

[Sean Moon]

Ah...nice specs. But no mention of anamorphic widescreen or seperate pan and scam formats.

 

[DeepakJR]

Theres is definitely going to be a Superbit Deluxe edition. I saw thsi movie in the theater and i clearly remember seeing the DTS intro. I think ill hold on this one if it is even realiable until theres soem sort of DTS release.

l8rz,
Deepak Jr.

 

[MikeEckman]

I'll buy the 2 disc version and be done with it. Unless they were to release another version that gives me the ability to BE spider-man, the first release is good enough for me.

 

[Jeremy Conrad]

 

[DeepakJR]

Is that real?

l8rz,
Deepak Jr.

 

[MikeEckman]

It certainly looks nice, and I hope thats what it looks like, but we're talking about Columbia here.
The cover art is probably going to be a head shot of Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst stoned, with their ears chopped off, and lightning bolts coming out of their heads.

 

[Jeremy Conrad]

It is real.

 

[Jeff Kleist]

I'm very happy with that. No "look at my noggin" retardation, just the REAL star: Spider-Man

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Didn't see this mentioned in the other posts:

Ah...nice specs. But no mention of anamorphic widescreen or seperate pan and scam formats.

From the press release I just got in the e-mail:

"available in wide and full screen editions on DVD"...

 

[Aaryn Chan]

No commentary by Peter Parker =
No DTS =
No Cardboard cover =

 

[Jeremy Conrad]

Fullscreen cover is different:

 

[Dan Brecher]

Theres is definitely going to be a Superbit Deluxe edition. I saw thsi movie in the theater and i clearly remember seeing the DTS intro.

While I'd agree a Superbit Deluxe will see the light of day eventually, sound formats of a theatrical release of a film have NOTHING to do with the film being designated those same audio formats in home video.

If you stick to the logic of "it carried DTS theatrically, so the DVD will" then a good 85% of DVDs would have to carry DTS since the majority of theatrical releases carry a DTS track. A lot of Paramount movies carry a DTS track for theatrical release, but you dont see any of their DVDs with such a track if you follow me.

Dan