TK-421

Anyone know? This is the first I've heard of this.. reported on thedigitalbits.com this morning.



They said "That Holy Grail DVD is a 2-disc set and the packaging is new. We're still working to determine if it's a completely new edition or just the previous special edition release in new packaging (we suspect it's new)."

Can't imagine what else they could add, it was a pretty decent set...

Iron Chef

It probably contains the soundtrack CD, a movie cell, a mini poster, etc...

BigPete

Nah, it's cheap. Maybe they fixed the subtitles.

Johnny Zhivago

Yeah, but according to CTHE, the subtitles were "fixed" when they were locked on the second print run... Unless you mean the missing subtitle at the beginning...

I like that cover though.

gutwrencher

ditto. a friend of mine needed this on dvd, so I may slip him my old copy and buy this one.

Stoolie

Argh.

woemcats

Retail is supposedly $60.

garmonbozia

in that case, I would not be surprised if it is just the current dvds repackaged with some other collectibles.....

MasterCXtreme

That's neat. I think I'll stick with the older one though. Especially if it's 60 bucks!

cracksky

I like the cover as well because it reminds me of the published script that came out in 1975 as seen below:



Also, if this package does indeed turn out to include the soundtrack and screenplay, etc... and if it duplicated this version of the script I would get it and recommend it to others. The script has all sorts of printed handwritten notes throughout as well as drawings and storyboards and even the budget!

Even if it's not the same I would track down a copy of this excellent book.

Stoolie

I had never heard about that book. I'll be looking for it now. Thanks.

milo bloom

I never got the SE for that reason. Too many other DVDs to bother replacing my first version. I'll spring for this if they fix all the subtitles.

DGibFen

We had a copy at our library at school and I must have checked it out at least once a semester to read and learn from... it's that good. The current DVD copy of Holy Grail has Palin buying a copy in the shop in the castle they shot the movie in and they read through it to act out some of the scenes. It's funny to watch.

Roberteb

I have an copy of the book that Mr. Palin is reading in the documentary. It's pretty damn informative as there is a couple drafts of the script as well as hand written notes as well as budget info. Also, there is a ton of Terry Gilliams animation that didn't make the film. I was planning on selling this on ebay but if anyones interested just let me know.

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Purple X

When I visited Dunn Castle last July (to overlook the "vast tracks of land"), they did NOT have this book for sale in the gift shop like the DVD implies they do

(Of course I did already had a copy, but still)

Ænima

So far the "must have" Python editions are:

-Life of Brian (Criterion Edition)
-Meaning of Life (Special Edition due out Sept)
-Holy Grail (Special Edition or maybe the new Collectors edition when details come out.
-And Now for Something completly Different (standard edition)

Are we in agreement?

Walter Neff

Ummm...what about the box set of all the original television shows? That seems even more essential than any of the above, at least to me...

Ænima

Thats true. I was only talking movies here but if we are talking Python DVD's in general im sure we can get a bigger list going. With things like Documentaries (Life of Python) and Live stuff.

Painkiller

Then the collection would be:

- The Complete Monty Python's Flying Circus - MegaSet
- And Now for Something Completely Different
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (SE)
- Monty Python's Life of Brian (Criterion)
- Monty Python's Meaning of Life (SE)
- Monty Python Live!
- The Life of Python

I must be forgetting something

So when should we expect info on this new Holy Grail set? I really hope it's not a double-dip.

darqleo

Let's hope so. I didn't want to risk picking up another one in the chance it might be another "error" disc and I didn't want to chance mailing it away on my dime. Definitely will be picking this up!

RichardW

Glad to see Universal is using better cover art for the new Meaning of Life SE.



I can't stand the old cover art.

Sunday Morning

this wouldve been cool if it came with a holy grail.

Mike Long

A must-have for any comedy fan, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will debut the unique and definitive Monty Python and the Holy Grail Collectors Edition featuring the famed comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail Special Edition Two-Disc DVD, which includes hours of hilarious bonus features plus exclusive collectible premiums including a film cel senitype and paperback version of the script. Available for a limited time only, the Monty Python and the Holy Grail Collector's Edition DVD Gift Set will debut September 16 at the price of $49.95 SLP.

SPECIAL EDITION DVD BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:
DISC ONE
Commentary by directors Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, plus general complaints and back-
biting by John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin
"Follow The Killer Rabbit" featurette
On-screen Screenplay
Extra 24 seconds of footage
Special feature for the Hard of Hearing
High definition widescreen presentation
Soundtrack in glorious 5.1 Dolby Digital
Mono soundtrack in glorious old-fashioned mono
Subtitles in English, French and Spanish
Subtitles For People Who Don't Like The Film
Animated menus
Scene selections

DISC TWO
Three Mindless Sing-Alongs
Join Michael Palin and Terry Jones in their special feature documentary "The Quest for the
Holy Grail Locations"
"How to Use Your Coconuts" (an educational film)
"On Location with The Pythons" - 18 min. location report made in 1974 by BBC Film Night
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail in LEGO" short film
Interactive Cast Directory
Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Japanese (with English subtitles)
Theatrical Trailers
Weblinks

BigPete

From the current version according to Amazon:

Looks like the same discs to me.

Ænima

Its probably the same version except with something added,.. like a script or figurine or something.