Frenzal Rhomb

According to various sites, a new special edition is in the works for this Monty Python classic...Extras are yet to be revealed, but here's the artwork..

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...of-brian2.html

chris_sc77

I'll stick with my Criterion until this is available for less than $10

darkside

The Criterion is anamorphic so I am in no rush. However, a decent quality Blu-ray version could get me to double dip.

LorenzoL

I'll wait to see how the extras compares with the Criterion before I decide to buy this edition.

Mr. Salty

According to the link above, this new edition is also being released on Blu-ray.

darkside

Meaning of Life from Universal was pretty terrible. If Sony can do a better job cleaning up this one for Blu-ray I'll buy in. I'm not expecting perfection, but Meaning of Life was among the worst HD transfers I have seen.

MTRodaba2468

I've got the Criterion release, so I'll see how this release compares first before buying.

chase3001

Does this mean that the Criterion will go out of print?

tofferman

I will also await more news on the extras before committing to purchase this version (already have Criterion version).

Sondheim

I've been thinking of upgrading my less-than-spectacular Anchor Bay edition - I'll get either this or the Criterion depending on reviews.

What a great film...

DaveWadding

One of the funniest movies ever. I'm in.

project86

Frickin awesome. I knew I was putting off the criterion edition for a good reason.

MasterofDVD

The only piece of Python I don't own. I was never a huge fan of this one but a decent release with some good extras will get me to finally pick this up.

tylergfoster

I'll get it. It will likely run about $14.99 and for an hour-long documentary that's not bad. Plus in any case Sony will probably be able to muster a slightly better transfer -- I know the Criterion's problems are probably all film-related, but it has been several years since Criterion's disc and restoration/mastering has probably improved.

DeputyDave

Cool, I've wanted to replace my (stolen) CC version. This should be the way.

DVDFreaker

I already have the Crietion but I am picking up the Blu-Ray version

porieux

One of the best movies ever....but I will pass unless it comes out on HD-DVD.

DVDFreaker

It won't happen so buy the Blu-Ray

porieux

Blu-Ray will do me no good with nothing to play it on.

DVDFreaker

Go buy Blu-Ray player

porieux

I not want buy Blu-Ray player.

DVDFreaker

Why not?

Giles

in little itty bitty lettering

rfduncan

This is a good question - not to interrupt the "go buy a Blu-ray" banter that seems to have moderately hijacked the thread...

Giles

the link states the extras as:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a new special edition of Monty Python's Life of Brian which stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The two-disc release will be available to own from the 6th November, and should retail at around $24.96.

Extras will include
- a commentary with Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle & Terry Jones
- a second commentary with John Cleese & Michael Palin
- an hour-long The Story of Brian documentary
- The Readthrough (an original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress).
- Completing the package will be four illustrated vintage theatrical radio ads featuring the voices of Mrs. Cleese, Mrs. Idle, Mrs. Gilliam and Michael Palin’s dentist
- and deleted scenes (“Shepherds” (digitally enhanced), “Pilate’s Wife”, “Otto”, “The Sign that is the Sign”, and “Souvenir Salesman”)

Criterion extras:

- Commentary Track with Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, and Terry Jones
- Commentary Track with John Cleese and Michael Palin
- 50-minute documentary film The Pythons, shot on location during the making of Life of Brian
- Four British Radio Ads
- Deleted Scenes with Commentary
- Theatrical Trailer