'Troy' Director's Cut Available On HD DVD, September 18

[Master X]

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On September 18, Warner Home Video will debut Wolfgang Petersen's all-new, unrated version - not seen in theatres - of his epic film Troy. With 30 minutes of new footage, Troy Director's Cut, including special features from its first DVD release, will be available in collectible O-sleeve packaging and will sell for $20.97 SRP. The HD DVD will debut simultaneously at $34.99 SRP.

The HD DVD too is expected to contain all the bonus materials found on the upcoming director's cut 2-disc DVD release. They include:

Troy Revisited: An Introduction by Wolfgang Petersen
Troy in Focus
In The Thick of the Battle: Discovering how Troy's epic battle sequences were created, from thousands of warrior-extras training in the scorching heat of Mexico, to fierce one-on-one duels to the death
From Ruins to Reality: Exploring how the ruins of ancient Troy were unearthed and how Troy's production design magicians created their own version of this breathtaking, legendary city
Troy: An Effects Odyssey: Secrets of Troy's stunning visual effects are revealed, from conjuring a staggering 1,000 ship armada on the open seas, to producing the bone crunching sound effects of brutal ancient warfare
Attacking Troy
Greek Ship Towing
Theatrical Trailer
This director's cut home video release (whether DVD or HD DVD) does not contain the option to view theatrical version. For those interested in the high-definition release of the theatrical version, you'll be pleased to note that Warner Home Video has already released the theatrical version of Troy exclusively (currently still HD DVD-exclusive) on HD DVD, with HD DVD-exclusive In-Movie Experience - Picture-in-Picture director's video commentary, as one of the bonus materials...

Other specifics will be posted once we've more official details.

[MidnightWatcher]

I'm going to wait for this release.

[Arnie]

I have the Troy HD-DVD so I think I'll pass on this release. I'd like more info on what/how much will be put in the new version though.

[BlkM383]

I'll be getting this version!

[Liqwid]

Good thing I waited.

[Blurry]

Well, I already own one version, but I am a sucker for these types of movies, so I will get it.

[forsho01]

ehh, i just watched troy again on hd dvd this past weekend and wasn't that impressed by it. unless it's a remaster or something i'll pass.

[kannisto]

I'll probably get it too although I already have the original HD DVD release, but I would like to see some reviews about this extended version first before ordering it.

[Spideybat]

Since I have the SD, I will be waiting for this one. What's funny is that the Blu-ray camp thought this was a BR exclusive.

[1BAD3V]

Nobody said anything about it being exclusive. It was great news to BR for the simple fact that the WB titles that had been released early on HD are now in the process of being released on BR...I hope.

[Spideybat]

Originally Posted by 1BAD3V

Nobody said anything about it being exclusive. It was great news to BR for the simple fact that the WB titles that had been released early on HD are now in the process of being released on BR...I hope.

I'm not going to argue, but there was some bragging going on in the other thread.

[Blurry]

Originally Posted by 1BAD3V

Nobody said anything about it being exclusive. It was great news to BR for the simple fact that the WB titles that had been released early on HD are now in the process of being released on BR...I hope.

Technically it is NOT the older release, this is actually a new title with a different cut. However, it does render the older title obsolete, so that is effectively one less title to catch up with...

[M@tt]

Hopefully the IDE features get carried over from the original HD DVD.

[Blurry]

Originally Posted by M@tt

Hopefully the IDE features get carried over from the original HD DVD.

Good question, and it is debatable that they would since they would likely need to reauthor them for the new cut. The may think that since many already bought the original HD title that they won't go and buy this new one, so the target audience may be too small for them to justify doing that.

However, I am totally conjecturing here, so we will see what happens.

[BrunoBruin]

I already have this on HD DVD but I'd definitely be interested in a new cut if it uses Gabriel Yared's score, which was dumped by the studio. I thought James Horner's last-minute substitution score was one of the weakest parts of the film, especially compared to the clips Yared posted on his Web site. (No offense to Horner, he only had six weeks to work.)