Mao

Columbia TriStar will release "Spider-Man 2" on Nov. 30th in several different versions:

-Full Frame (2 Discs)

-Widescreen (2 Discs)

-Superbit (1 Disc)

-Giftset (Widescreen 2 Disc / with Comic Book / 5 Postcards / Artist Sketch Book / Sketch / and Photo Booklet

Two other bare bones combo packs with the original will also be released...pricing, art and features to follow on August 23rd.

Mike Lowrey

I'll take the WS-2 disc. Those Giftsets are overkill, unless of course you're one of those anal collectors that just has to have everything.

matome

So they're actually releasing all these versions the same day? Cool. Superbit, here I come.

Giles

ditto

like matome said

rexinnih

Superbit same day release? DTS time!

steebo777

Superbit for me

Father Karras

Why can't they offer a Superbit Deluxe 2 disc option so that one can have the best transfer and DTS on disc one and bonus materials on disc two? Nevermind...I just remembered that this is Columbia we are talking about where they will only allow the customer to have the best transfer/audio options OR supplements, but NOT both(like most other studios), in a single release At least the Superbit version is, apparently, being announced and released with the other versions this time around.

Terrell

It's almost guaranteed that Columbia will intentionally keep the transfer from looking as good as humanly possible, just so they can pimp their Superbit line. But at least they're releasing the Superbit version the same day, so you don't have to go out and re-buy the title for a better transfer.

LBCrazyFool

Looks like I will pick up the Superbit version. When the giftset drops down to $19.99 I might pick it up then for the extras, but at that point we will probably have Spiderman 2.5...

chente

Superbit for me. I'd definitely pay a little more for a Superbit Deluxe

Hokeyboy

Why can't Columbia wash and wax my car?!?!

Get Me Coffee

Exactly! C'mon don't make me double dip right on release date!

TylerDurden_73

Widescreen two-disc and superbit for me. I have to have the extras on disc two and the commentarys

alex4bball

Does Superbit really look and sound "that" much better? I normally buy the packed version of a film, in this case, the 2-disc WS. But, I'm starting to think maybe I should just get the best transfer (Superbit) since I hardly watch the special features as it is. So, is the Superbit really better or do I really need to see it for myself?

hondo21

To me, Columbia is infuriating. Their Superbit transfers are no better than, and often inferior to, the top-notch transfers routinely put out by Warner, Fox, and Paramount without the marketing hype.

There is no reason why they couldn't just put out a single 2-disc version with a state-of-the-art transfer and DTS and be done with it. But no, they dumb down and soften the "normal" version and issue a Superbit in addition. I'll probably choose Superbit since the movie is the important thing.

fumanstan

I was under the impression that it was just Raimi joking around.

roger_d

No joke there, 2.5 in 2005. We all just have to get used to it. It's the future of dvd's. They get your money and run.

Goat3001

I'll probably get the 2 Disc WS. I may spring for the boxset depending on how much more it costs. But the 2 disc is good enough because it can sit right next to my original Spider-Man on the shelf.

Mondo Kane

Bare Bones combo pack???
Looks like I have more waiting to do.

Adrenaline

I'll probably get the 2 Disc WS if the extras are interesting otherwise Superbit here I come.

fumanstan

Looks good to me. 2 disc WS for me i'm sure.

Dazed

2 disc WS for me too. I dont care too much about superbits.

Simpson Purist

If the extras on the Spidey 2 DVD turn out to be as superfluous as the first Spider-Man DVD, then I'll probably go for the Superbit.

cerial442

Blue Underground and Shriek Show are releasing Spider-Man 2 as well? This is Zombie all over again.

QuiGonJosh

looks like I'll pick up the Superbit and either the 2-Disc or the Giftset depending on what exactly is in it...