and have different extras or anything? because i see two different cover scans and i cannot discern which is the better if there is a difference at all...i think the 2nd is the newer with all the bells and whistles, but what is the 1st, then?
The first has the following special features:
-Commentary with director Amy Heckerling and writer Cameron Crowe
-"Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (Documentary)
-Production Notes
-Cast and Filmmakers
-Theatrical Trailer
-"Hangouts at Ridgemont High" (Video Map)
-Music Highlights
The second is the newer release. Looking at Amazon, the only features listed are the same ones available on the version I've got in my collection (those special features listed above are verbatim from the back of the DVD). Perhaps the transfer is better, or all of the features on the new edition aren't listed on Amazon.
Also strange that there's no Amazon listing for the version that I own (the top cover scan). If anybody has the new release, perhaps they can list all of the features listed on the back cover for you and respond in regard to whether or not the transfer is better or what.
Oh, another thing...I checked the Audio on the new release. Amazon has it listed as Dolby Digital 5.1. The back of mine has a Dolby Digital logo, and a "2.0 mono" note, so I'm not sure if the older version has a 5.1 track or not.
In other words...I can't help you at all and I'm just here to hear my own voice. ;)
-JP
scott1598
03-13-05, 06:15 PM
The first has the following special features:
-Commentary with director Amy Heckerling and writer Cameron Crowe
-"Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (Documentary)
-Production Notes
-Cast and Filmmakers
-Theatrical Trailer
-"Hangouts at Ridgemont High" (Video Map)
-Music Highlights
The second is the newer release. Looking at Amazon, the only features listed are the same ones available on the version I've got in my collection (those special features listed above are verbatim from the back of the DVD). Perhaps the transfer is better, or all of the features on the new edition aren't listed on Amazon.
-JP
no, amazon is just short changing. it doesn't say DTS and the 2nd has DTS. i think they are the same bc dvdcompare.net doesn't list two SE's, just the old and the new.
i c'fused...
Case01
03-13-05, 06:28 PM
I'm not sure but I don't think the first SE had the 30 sec Vans Off The Wall ad did it?
NatrlBornThrllr
03-13-05, 06:35 PM
Not that I know of. I've got the DVD here in front of me, and it's got all of the special features listed on the back (as well as a screenshot of the "Bonus Materials" menu). Neither make any mention of it. Perhaps it's in there under the "Theatrical Trailer" selection, featured in one of the documentaries, or hidden somewhere else...or maybe it's an Easter Egg, but it's not listed on the DVD.
-JP
chileorgullo
03-13-05, 08:07 PM
3 versions
1. collector's edition gold banner dolby 2.0 (spicolli's head big)
2.' high school reunion edition' red banner DTS (same cover+extras)
3. special edition (spicolli sitting in chair. don't know much about this.)
I have #2
NatrlBornThrllr
03-13-05, 08:34 PM
Stopped by Best Buy an hour or two ago. While I was there, I decided to check out the Special Edition. It seems that the Special Features are the same, but under them was the line: "All New 5.1 Audio Track." I assume that's the difference between the two editions scanned in the OP, the top is a 2.0, the bottom a 5.1. Extras look to be the same on each.
-JP
bmello
03-13-05, 09:20 PM
"All New 5.1 Audio Track." I assume that's the difference between the two editions scanned in the OP
The new DD5.1 and DTS is the only difference. The video is the same transfer and the extras/menus are the same.
Filmmaker
03-14-05, 09:38 AM
The video is the same transfer
Though compression quality is a notable step up from the first release.
joshl1018
03-14-05, 05:55 PM
I bought the never version of Fast Times and I wasn't sure if I caught on that some of the music had changed. Did any of you others notice any changes in the music when you bought it?
scott1598
03-14-05, 06:01 PM
I bought the never version of Fast Times and I wasn't sure if I caught on that some of the music had changed. Did any of you others notice any changes in the music when you bought it?
what? some of the music was changed? tell me that is not true!! the movie was all about the music...that and Phoebe of course! :hump:
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