The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe --> April 4th!

[dx23]

Thedigitalbits.com is reporting in their rumor mill that The Chronicles of Narnia is coming to DVD on April. Here is the link:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#011206

1/12/06

We've gotten some more new street date information from our industry sources for some major early '06 titles:

Universal is planning to release Peter Jackson's King Kong on 3/28.

New Line has Just Friends scheduled for March 7.

Paramount has tentatively slated Yours Mine & Ours for February 28.

Miramax's Derailed is currently due on 3/21.

Finally, we're hearing Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is tentatively due in early April.Keep in mind, all of these dates are unofficial until the studio makes their actual public announcements.

Stay tuned...

[matome]

:up:

[Michael Corvin]

More discussion (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=450963)

[scott1598]

Thedigitlabits.com is reporting in their rumor mill that The Chronicles of Narnia is coming to DVD on April. Here is the link:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#011206
why make 3 threads including all the rumors that were in the article? and then when they are announced do another for that. aren't these threads just redundant?

[dx23]

why make 3 threads including all the rumors that were in the article? and then when they are announced do another for that. aren't these threads just redundant?

Because each thread is from a major DVD release, even if they are announced on the same article. The discussion for each DVD release deserve a separate thread, for the sake of clarity,and discussion . And by the way, the King Kong thread is from a week ago, I posted over there the corrected release info.

[Libby]

this is my most anticipated dvd release of '06 so far

[dx23]

From dvdactive.com:

Title: Chronicles of Narnia
Starring: Tilda Swinton
Released: 4th April 2006
SRP: Prices TBC

Further Details:
Disney Home Video has made available artwork for single and double-disc editions of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell and Tilda Swinton. Both DVD's will be available to own from the 4th April this year. I'm afraid Disney has yet to reveal the disc specs for these, but we'll bring you the full details, just as soon as the final announcement is made. Stay tuned. For now though, here's the official package artwork:

Cover artwork for both editions here (http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/chronicles-of-narnia.html)

[tonymontana313]

The 2 disc cover art looks pretty good!

[Big Worms]

The 2 disc cover art looks pretty good!
Yep! :up:

[cisman]

I in for the 2 disc version...Much better cover for the collector.

[Mao]

It's official!

Buena Vista Home Entertainment has big DVD plans for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," preparing two versions of the blockbuster hit for release on April 4. Both the single-disc version ($19.99) and a two-disc collector's edition ($29.99) will include two commentaries with director Andrew Adamson, one in which he's accompanied by other filmmakers and the other, by children. Both versions also will come with pop-up windows throughout the film with facts on the movie and "Narnia" author C.S. Lewis. The double-disc "Narnia" also will come with a booklet, concept art, storytelling diaries of the filmmakers, a "making of" featurette, an interactive map of Narnia and an Anatomy of a Scene feature showing how the dramatic melting river sequence was created. Also included are backgrounders on 11 of the creatures in the film, an interactive map of Narnia with descriptions of different locales and a feature on author Lewis.

[danicus007]

I'm glad to see a quick release on this one, but I'm still sick of all these 1-disk bare bones and then 2-disk special releases.

[KKnight]

but I'm still sick of all these 1-disk bare bones and then 2-disk special releases.How is this a bad thing when they are both released on the same date to provide choices?

[ivelostr2]

How is this a bad thing when they are both released on the same date to provide choices?

it sucks for me, cause the people who sell these to used stores never buy the 2 disc, that menas if I want all the bells and whistles, i have to buy it new...

[basaro]

This was already posted 2 weeks ago. http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=451991

Do we really need all these redundant threads?

[danicus007]

How is this a bad thing when they are both released on the same date to provide choices?
It's a bad thing because the 1-disk gets the special release price of $14.99 or whatever, and the 2-disk does not. If they only released the 2-disk then that would be $14.99 at Wal-Mart on release week. As it stands now, the 2-disk will be at least $5 more than the bare-bones loss leader.

[Mr. Cinema]

How is this a bad thing when they are both released on the same date to provide choices?
Because retailers always choose the 1-disc as the loss leader, thus putting it on sale. The 2-disc never gets a sale price.

If there was only a 2-disc version, it would be $15 during release week. Since there are 2 versions, the 2-disc will be probably $22.99 and the 1-disc $14.99

That's why.

[Josh H]

Well that sucks. Looks like we can count on this being anywhere from $23-30 for the 2 discer.

Though admittedly this is one I might just pick up the single disk as I liked it enough to buy but probably not enough to sit and watch a bunch of extras on anyway. It was good, but no LOTR or Harry Potter by any means (nor are the books themselves).

[cisman]

I really liked the look of the 2 disc version so I might actually be inclined to get it this time. I too am tired of this.

I guess it's better than them not telling us and releasing the 1 disc first then the 2 disc down the road.

I always get suckered by those deals even though I don't usually upgrade unless there's extra scenes.

I'll have to compare disc to disc since it doesn't sound like there'll be any extended scenes or anything of that nature.

[Big Worms]

Well never got a chance to see this at the theater, but looking forward to this release.

[Mr. Cinema]

Well that sucks. Looks like we can count on this being anywhere from $23-30 for the 2 discer.

Though admittedly this is one I might just pick up the single disk as I liked it enough to buy but probably not enough to sit and watch a bunch of extras on anyway. It was good, but no LOTR or Harry Potter by any means (nor are the books themselves).
Yep. I passed in the theater. I'll rent it. If I like it, I'll definitely go for the 1-disc. This isn't a title where I want to see all the ins and outs of production.

[RockStrongo]

Honestly, I bet this will outsell the Harry Potter discs (dont know about LOTR). This movie was soooo embraced by the christian right, and I bet they will buy them up (along with the LOTR and HP fans that liked it pretty well).

[Mr. Cinema]

This movie was soooo embraced by the christian right.
This is another reason why I think it earned more than Kong during the holiday season.

[dx23]

Already posted last week:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=451991&highlight=narnia

[dx23]

bump

[eau]

I hope some online retailers will give both editions a favorable discount (recalling Batman Begins 1 & 2-disc editions at Amazon), since it's less likely that the B&M stores would discount the 2-disc edition as much as they would on the 1-disc.

At anyway, I'm going to pick up the 2-disc edition - more extras and better artwork.

[DonnachaOne]

Either cover is very nice.

[Maxflier]

Never got around to seeing it at the theater, but will pick this one up for sure (probably the 2 disc).

[ReduxGuy]

Bonus features are up at Davis DVD:

http://www.davisdvd.com/news/news.html

[Willh51]

2 disc for me probably, if it had the SNL skit, definitely.

[Gilgamesh1082]

I'll still be getting the 2 disc despite the fact it will not include "The Chronic-what!-les of Narnia" from SNL. If only it would include it, I'd be in heaven. I had a co-worker show me this and all his students were just awestruck that it could be accessed behind our content firewall.

[Michael Corvin]

No longer cut? That is a disappointment.

[dx23]

From dvdactive.com:

Each DVD will carry a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, and English Dolby Digital 5.1 track. The only extras on the single-disc will be a commentary with director Andrew Adamson and Cast, and a second commentary with the production team. The two-disc collector's edition will include both of the above, along with a collector’s booklet, a Chronicles of A Director film diary, some fun facts, bloopers, Anatomy of a Scene: The Melting River, personal film diaries from key production members (producer, production designer, costume designer, editor, music composer, effects and director of photography), and featurettes on the creature creation. Completing the package will be a From One Man's Mind feature on author C.S. Lewis, a 3D journey through the land of Narnia, and a Narnia timeline. Our thanks to the folks at EyeCraveDVD.com for the specs. The artwork is attached below:

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/chronicles-of-narnia.html

[pinata242]

USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/life/2006-02-02-coming-attractions_x.htm) says Director Adamson seems to imply there may be an EE of LWW coming.
Mike Snider writes in USA Today online that an extended edition of the Narnia film may be released in the future. The article reads:

"You get a little bit of their perspective," Adamson says. "It’s really fun to see the experience through their eyes." A DVD with an extended version of the film is also in the works, he [Adamson] says.

We’re keeping our ears to the ground on this one and will report back if any new information becomes available.

Thanks to Greg for the info.

[Josh H]

Guess I'll hold off for a while and see if that pans out as I'm not dying to add this to my collection. If it doesn't pan out I'm sure the 1 discer will be a common 2 for $20 title a few months after release.

[RocShemp]

That's good to know. I felt the movie had a truncated feel to it (a'la Kingdom of Heaven). I may hold out (but it wont be easy) for the EE.

[gryffinmaster]

EDIT: Found the 2-discer on Amazon for $24.99. Bummer.

[Michael Corvin]

Thanks pinata. Good to know. I will be waiting as well. Although I bet we won't see it until mid to late 2007 to tie in with the release of Prince Caspian.

[LorenzoL]

I'll probably hold off to see if they will release the EE later on.

[dx23]

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[ReduxGuy]

Didn't Patrick at Davis DVD say there's gonna be DTS?

[Notorious]

I'll get the two disc dvd because I don't feel like waiting for an EE that I don't know the release date for.

[Deadpool]

I may double dip :-\

[taa455]

I'll rent it, since I haven't seen the movie yet. I'll wait before purchasing until I hear more about the extended version.

[Doug Schiller]

I want the "Chronic-What? iles of Narnia" version.

[Kaffe_02]

Id rather not double dip. Does anyone have any info about an EE release date?

[Dazed]

I'll rent it, since I haven't seen the movie yet. I'll wait before purchasing until I hear more about the extended version.
Yep, its a rental for me too, especially with the EE in the pipeline.

[cisman]

I'll probably rent it as well to satisfy my craving and wait for the EE. I thought is was too soon to release it.

[Matt Millheiser]

This is another reason why I think it earned more than Kong during the holiday season.
That and because it was a much better movie.

I'm not holding out too much for the EE, although I will buy it whenever its released. I felt the filmmakers really got the MEAT of the story down pat, with some extra scenes thrown in to flesh the story out a bit. I can't imagine THAT much more thrown in that wouldn't feel like padding; they adapted the story quite thoroughly.

Also, why

[toddly6666]

They should put the Lazy Sunday SNL skit on one of those DVDs....

[Mr. Cinema]

That and because it was a much better movie.


I think there are plenty of people who think the opposite.

[onebyone]

I should try and wait for the EE, but I don't think I can. I loved this movie like crazy. This is just a case where I am going to have to knowingly double dip later on. I want that theatrical cut and I want it as soon as I can.

[Dane]

I should try and wait for the EE, but I don't think I can. I loved this movie like crazy. This is just a case where I am going to have to knowingly double dip later on. I want that theatrical cut and I want it as soon as I can.
There might not be an EE at all, according to Disney. Do note they state "currently." That doesn´t mean they won´t make an EE later on -wink-

In a related story, many were intrigued or disenchanted by a column in last Friday's USA Today in which Wardrobe director Andrew Adamson was credited as saying that a DVD with an extended version of the film is also in the works. This, the first news of a potentially longer cut of Wardrobe, will not be among the releases offered this spring. We checked with Buena Vista Home Entertainment and discovered that while Adamson might have these ambitious plans somewhere down the road, no such DVD is currently in the works.

Source: Ultimate Disney (http://www.ultimatedisney.com/index.htm)

[Matt Millheiser]

At 2.5 hours, Narnia still felt a little padded at times (and I say that as someone who ADORED the movie), but as I previously mentioned it nailed pretty much every scene in the book PLUS some needed exposition and fleshing out of the characters and situations.

An EE would, IMO, be too much. Not to say I wouldn't look forward to it and buy it, but there's no reason why Narnia needs MORE footage. Still, the fact remains

[cisman]

Hmmm I'll just have to look at prices I guess once it's released.

While I really like this film....I have to say King Kong was better IMO.

But I've watched Kong since I was little and have been looking forward to Kong since I even heard it was a whisper and mistakenly thought Mighty Joe Young was kong.

So I may be biased.

To each his own when it comes to these films.

[Michael Corvin]

At 2.5 hours, Narnia still felt a little padded at times (and I say that as someone who ADORED the movie), but as I previously mentioned it nailed pretty much every scene in the book PLUS some needed exposition and fleshing out of the characters and situations.

An EE would, IMO, be too much. Not to say I wouldn't look forward to it and buy it, but there's no reason why Narnia needs MORE footage. Still, the fact remains

I disagree. While most of the movie was quite developed, there were still areas that needed to be fleshed out more. Mainly Aslan. You have Lucy & Susan all distraught over him yet they (according to what the viewer sees) barely know him. Same with the viewer. Why do we care about his big choice? We don't know him. He only had a few lines. They probably limited his scenes due to CG budget reasons. This is the big chance to develop him as well since he appears in the other novels.

Sorry if that sounds vague. Just trying to keep it spoiler free. :)

The centaur could have been fleshed out more as well. Not a lot, but enough to put him on the same level of character development as Mr. Tumnus.

As for Disney nixing the idea. They are probably saving face so they don't hurt sales of the first editions. I'll still wait.

[dx23]

From thedigitalbits.com Rumor Mill:

2/13/06

So... is anyone out there interested in seeing an extended edition of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? The theatrical editions are due to hit DVD on 4/4, but our industry sources are telling us that Disney is considering a longer version of the film for DVD release later this year or next, a la the dual versions of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#021306

[DJ_Longfellow]

They should put the Lazy Sunday SNL skit on one of those DVDs....

Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious

[Dane]

To EE or not to EE that is the :question: :question: :question:

Disney say there won´t be an EE anytime soon. Yet, The Bits say there will. :wtf: :confused:

[pinata242]

Guess that depends on your definition of "soon". The Bits said it could be as far away as the end of 2007.

Having seen the movie with my daughter and subsequently having reread it to her. I can't think of anything it was missing.

[bboisvert]

I think it would be logical to assume that they will release an expanded edition to tie in with the theatrical release of the 2nd film (Prince Caspian) in 2007. I'm not going to bother waiting around... I'll grab the 2-disc SE now and see what the future holds.

[PopcornTreeCt]

I think there are plenty of people who think the opposite.

Not I. Sorry, Mr. Cinema. IMO, the Chronicles of Narnia was a far better movie intellectually and entertainment-wise.

[RocShemp]

For those of you that picked up the 2-disc set, how many concept artwork cards were included? I ask becasue in one of the pictures on the slipcover it shows at least two cards but I only got one.

[pinata242]

I got two. Nothing terribly special, imo, but I sure as hell would want them if I paid for them.

I really like the case on this set. I like the way it isn't a traditional slipcover and the keepcase art is just the wardrobe. Really like a custom cover I'd use (with the exception of the barcode). And having Lucy & The Lampost showing through is a real nice touch. One of the best studio covers I've ever seen. A real attention to detail and tribute to the movie/story.

[RocShemp]

That's what I thought. I'll return it later. And, yeah, the case is great. On the plus side, I got the Narnia map from Suncoast even though I never pre-ordered.

[freudian-slip]

Well, I finally decided to pull the trigger on the 2-disc set from buy.com with my wife's 15% off coupon.

As for the Kong/Narnia debate - I really, really, really wanted to like Kong. One of my dearest early memories is watching the original with my dad. But, for me - Kong didn't rise above eye-candy. One hour in I looked at my watch for the first time and said, "They aren't even on the island yet." Two hours in I looked at my watch and said, "Not only are they not in New York yet, but they've decided to remake Jurassic Park."

That's not to say that Narnia was the best movie ever, but of the two, it's the only one I'm buying. Call me crazy, but that's where I'm at.

[Filmmaker]

For those of you that picked up the 2-disc set, how many concept artwork cards were included? I ask becasue in one of the pictures on the slipcover it shows at least two cards but I only got one.

There are definitely two.

[Willy]

just wathed it for the first time last night thought it was pretty decent but nothing special. Anyone else think the helemts looked retarded in the battle? Looks like they bought them at party city or somethinig made me think of how detailed the armor and everything was in lotr.

[eau]

Is the 2-disc set worth the extra bucks content wise? I'm still debating between 1 and 2 disc versions...

[Filmmaker]

If you're on the fence, then yes, the 2-disc is very much worth the investment.

[Paul Arnette]

Originally Posted by RocShemp
For those of you that picked up the 2-disc set, how many concept artwork cards were included? I ask becasue in one of the pictures on the slipcover it shows at least two cards but I only got one.


There are definitely two.

Well, I got three, but one is a duplicate. I got two of the one with the White Witch. RocShemp, any chance this is the one you're missing?

If anyone got more than two (Alsan and the White Witch) please chime in.

[neocheddar02]

I got 2 as art-cards as well. I loved the special features and packaging of the 2D, but if you didn't LOVE this movie, as I did, the 1D still has 2 commentary tracks and a trivia track, along with some bloopers, so I'd recommend that (considering the higher price of the 2D)

[Novasonic]

Yeah, the price for the 2 disc is absurd. The dvd companies are more greedy than ever. I saw upwards of $26.99.

[Fincher Fan]

Yet, The Bits say there will. :wtf: :confused:

Well The Bits are always up to date with accurate info like when Star Wars and the Blade Runner special edition will be released... :rolleyes:

[Harold Wazzu]

Overall I liked the movie pretty well. I thought the battle scene was a little hookie though. It took me forever to realize the queen is the same woman that plays the head lady on the movie "The Beach" w/ Leonardo DiCaprio...

[xage]

Check this out = Narnia HotTopic Exclusive Packaging (http://www.hottopic.com/store/product_zoom.asp?zmItem=237388&itmDesc=%3Ci%3EThe+Chronicles+Of+Narnia+%3C%2Fi%3E+DVD) .. single disc but cost $36.99

[Geist]

Adamson mentions the Extended Edition on the commentary track with the kids, fyi, and it sounds like it was recorded before the film was in wide-release. That seems to indicate there's been preparation, on his part at least, for a while, and that it wouldn't be some cash-grab release.

[LorenzoL]

From ultimatedisney.com in regards to the EE of Narnia...
Last February, a Buena Vista Home Entertainment representative informed us that despite what director Andrew Adamson was quoted as saying in USA Today, there were no plans for the Disney/Walden mega-hit The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to be re-released in an extended version DVD. Now, thanks to a super-secret, reliable inside source, UD has learned that either this was not true or plans have been changed. Plans are now in place for Wardrobe to be revisited in a deluxe four-disc edition sometime soon. While details are very much in development, you can expect an extended cut of the already-substantial 143-minute fantasy, perhaps stretched over two discs, along with some all-new extras. The set could arrive as soon as this holiday season or might be held off closer to the release of sequel Prince Caspian, which is currently scheduled to reach theaters in the summer of 2008. Keep in mind that, like everything else that hasn't been announced (or even has), this information is subject to change. We'll be bringing you a variety of additional exclusive DVD scoops in July!

[TomOpus]

For those attending Comic-Con, on Saturday Disney is having a panel to discuss details of the upcoming 4-disc set. They will be showing never-before-seen scenes.