Bill Geiger

Due to popular demand, the 15 following titles of the "Ultimate
(DTS) Edition" series will be reissued on December 22, 2004!

"Terminator"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GXBU-15917

"Alien"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-25225

"Aliens"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-1802

"The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBUA-24226

"Predator"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-1515

"Ronin"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GXBU-15745

"Moulin Rouge"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-19945

"Die Another Day"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GXBU-23751

"Die Hard"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-23066

"Die Hard 2: Die Harder"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-23067

"Die Hard 3: With A Vengeance"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-23068

"Planet of the Apes - 35th Anniversary Edition"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-25841

"Planet of the Apes"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-22080

"Speed"
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-8638

"X-MEN "
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FXBU-24019


Upcoming Movie Releases
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"THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (DTS) Ultimate Edition" [Limited Edition] (DVD)
Catalog Number: GXBU-16023 Price: Yen- 3980, US$(37.43) Release Date:
22-Dec-2004
[English Subtitles]
Disc 1 contains the main feature and auido commentary. Disc 2 contains making-of
featurette, photo gallery, original theatrical trailers, and more. A theatrical
brochure (replica) inlcuded.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GXBU-16023

"RIDDICK (DTS) Collector's Edition" (DVD)
Catalog Number: ASBY-2922 Price: Yen- 4800, US$(45.14) Release Date:
25-Feb-2005
Disc 1: director's cut. Disc 2: theatrically released edition.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=ASBY-2922

"SHANGHAI BOX - SHANGHAI NOON & KNIGHTS Twin Pack" [Limited Release] (DVD)
Catalog Number: PCBP-60027 Price: Yen- 5980, US$(56.23) Release Date:
15-Dec-2004
A set of "Shanghai Noon" and "Shanghai Knights."
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=PCBP-60027

"Theo Angelopoulos DVD Box 4" (DVD)
Catalog Number: KKDS-133 Price: Yen- 16200, US$(152.34) Release Date:
18-Dec-2004
Contains "Mia aioniotita kai mia mera / Eternity of A Day," "Anaparastassi /
Reconstruction," "Ekpombi / Broadcast," and "Theo on Theo." A booklet included.
Audio Track: Greek. Japanese subtitles only available.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KKDS-133

"Eric Rohmer Collection DVD Box 5" (DVD)
Catalog Number: KKDS-105 Price: Yen- 14400, US$(135.41) Release Date:
18-Dec-2004
Contains "Les Nuit De La Pleine Lune / Full Moon in Paris," "L'ami De Mon Amie /
Boyfriends and Girlfriends," and "La Rayon Vert / Summer." A booklet included.
Audio Track: French. Japanese subtitles only available. Extras include
trailer(s), "Les Metamorphoses du paysage" (TV), and more.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KKDS-105

"Coffin Joe DVD Box Vol.2" (DVD)
Catalog Number: TMV-53 Price: Yen- 15000, US$(141.06) Release Date: 22-Dec-2004
A set of "Awakening of the Beast" (TMV-54), "Finis Hominis" (TMV-55), and
"Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind" (TMV-56).
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TMV-53

"Elvis Presly 70th Anniversary Film Collection" [Limited Release] (DVD)
Catalog Number: GXBA-28925 Price: Yen- 12000, US$(112.85) Release Date:
22-Dec-2004
[English Subtitles]
Contains "Clambake," "Follow That Dream," and "Frankie and Johnny." Pictured
discs.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GXBA-28925

"Kikansha Sensei (English Subtitles) Special Edition" (DVD)
Catalog Number: BBBJ-5551 Price: Yen- 3800, US$(35.73) Release Date:
21-Dec-2004
[English Subtitles]
Basend on the best-selling novel by Shujika Ijuin. Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki of
"Vibratoer" fame.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BBBJ-5551

"Aya Ueto in Install" (DVD)
Catalog Number: BBBE-5500 Price: Yen- 2381, US$(22.39) Release Date:
15-Dec-2004
Behind-the-scenes segments of the 2005 film "Install" featuing Aya Ueto of
"Azumi" fame.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BBBE-5500

"tokyo tower o.s.t (Title subject to change)" (CDA)
Catalog Number: VPCD-81498 Price: Yen- 2667, US$(25.08) Release Date:
22-Dec-2004
Soundtrack album to the movie "Tokyo Tower" based on the book by Kaori Ekuni,
starring Hitomi Kuroki, Junichi Okada (V6), and Jun Matsumoto (Arashi). Music by
Hajime Mizoguchi.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VPCD-81498


Notable New Arrivals:
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"DAWN OF THE DEAD (DTS) Director's Cut Premium Edition" [Limited Release] (DVD)
Catalog Number: PCBT-50014 Price: Yen- 3800, US$(35.73) Release Date:
05-Nov-2004
Release of the director's cut edition with an addition of deleted scene(s).
Comes with a bonus disc containing making-of featurette, and more. Custom Case.
R-15
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=PCBT-50014

"THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (DTS) Ultimate Edition" [Limited Release] (DVD)
Catalog Number: GXBU-15907 Price: Yen- 3980, US$(37.43) Release Date:
05-Nov-2004
Disc 1 contains maing feature and original theatrical trailer(s). Disc 2
contains interview, docuemntary, making-of featurette, deleted scenes, outtakes,
TV spots, photo gallery, phone message by Anthony Hopkins, and MGM Title
Promotion. A mini booklet expected. Pictured disc(s).
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GXBU-15907

"IL BUONO, IL BRUTTO, IL CATTIVO / THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (DTS) Ultimate
Edition" [Limited Release] (DVD)
Catalog Number: GXBU-15813 Price: Yen- 3980, US$(37.43) Release Date:
05-Nov-2004
Disc 1 contains main feature (longer than Italian theatrical version) and audio
commentary by Richard Schickel. Disc 2 contains two makin-of featurettes:
"Leone''s West" and "Leone''s Style," two documentaries: "The Man Who Lost the
Civil War" and "Restoring The Good The Bad and The Ugly," "II Maetsro"
featurette about Ennio Morricone''s score, "II Maestro Part 2" featurette offers
an extended insight into Morricone''s music, deleted scenes, French trailer(s),
poster gallery, original theatrical trailer(s), and easter egg(s). A set of 5
postcards. Pictured disc(s).
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GXBU-15813

"BROTHERHOOD Premium Edition" (DVD)
Catalog Number: GNBF-7090 Price: Yen- 3980, US$(37.43) Release Date:
05-Nov-2004
Comes with a bonus disc containing making-of featurette, cast & staff interview,
theatrical trailers, and TV spots. Pictured disc(s).
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GNBF-7090

Josh Z

Is Fox ever planning to release Alien3 and Alien Resurrection separately?

buckee1

Probably not. Since they are easily the most maligned in the series, they probably feel they would'nt sell well enough on their own. Hence the bundling in the past two boxsets. I do think they are available seperately in R1 though.

AEspinoza1

Thanks Bill for the great news.

Now if they would just reissue Jurassic Park 1 & 2 Superbits...

Tony Dvdfan

Never knew they had UE's of the Die Hard series....are these better than the R1 2 discers?

Bill Geiger

Most likely the same Tony. Don't believe they are full bitrate.

Andre, would love to see re-issues of the Jurassic Parks as well. BUT... you can pick up the R1 versions (non superbit) but still DTS for about 9 bucks each.

Josh Z

Damn, I really want Alien3 in DTS.

logboy

this is a cdjapan newsletter? no news on the specs for IZO (decemeber 22nd 2004).

Bill Geiger

Correct.

mrwilson

Not gonna happen, Columbia/Tri-Star isn't distributing Universal titles any longer. I think Pioneer/Geneon is now.

AEspinoza1

The Magnificent Seven Ultimate Edition should be nice. This is one of my all-time favorite films.

On the Ultimate Edition catalog back page it lists Aliens vs. Predator on 12/18/04. Is this also an Ultimate Edition release?

undergradsfan

Well of the major 15, the ones I would want the most, the die hard trilogy, planet of the apes (remake), and Terminator, I already possess quality versions of.
As for Planet of the Apes, it is no different then the fairly cheap and easily available american version.
As for speed, we'll see. I may order it, if I buy a few dozen more important titles first.

And from the notable new arrivals, I am entertaining the Silence of the Lambs option.

Dr Octagon

I thought so originally but I think, in fact I am almost certain, that the ad is for the theatrical release of the film


It's a lovely release Found a review here:

Silence of The Lambs - Ultimate Edition

digitalfreaknyc

I wonder how that SOTL compares to the Korean 2 disc with DTS.

candyrocket786

....which I still can't find.

Dr Octagon

It's OOP isn't it?

digitalfreaknyc

I'll trade you mine for the Japanese 2 disc.