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From classicflix:

Known about for some time, Warner has officially announced a November 17th release date for three different releases of Gone With the Wind - 70th Anniversary Edition. Prices are above with all the bonus features and premiums below.

Both the SD and BD Ultimate Collector's Editions will be available for rent and purchase, while the 2-disc SD Special Edition, which has the same content as discs 1 and 2 in the U.C.E., will only be available to buy.

CONTENTS:

Gone With the Wind (2-Disc 70th Anniversary Special Edition)

Contains the movie over 2 discs with commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer

Gone With the Wind (5-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition) & Gone With the Wind (Blu-Ray) 2-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition

Includes the first two discs in the 2-disc S.E. as well as the following:

DISC 3 (About the Movie):


"The Making of a Legend: Gone With The Wind" the 1989 documentary made by Selznick's sons.
"Restoring a Legend" - An in-depth look at the restoration.
Dixie Hails "Gone with the Wind". Footage from 1939 Atlanta and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta premieres.
Historical theatrical short "The Old South" (1940) directed by Fred Zinnerman.
Atlanta Civil War Centennial 1961 premiere newsreel
International prologue
Foreign language version sample scenes
Theatrical Trailers
DISC 4 (About the Cast):


Three Documentaries:
"Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With The Wind"
"Clark Gable: A King Remembered"
"Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond"
The Supporting Players - Cameo portraits of an unforgettable ensemble

At Tara

The O’Hara Plantation in Georgia
Thomas Mitchell as Gerald O’Hara
Barbara O’Neill as Ellen, his wife
Their Daughters

Evelyn Keyes as Suellen
Ann Rutherford as Carreen
The House Servants

Hattie McDaniel as Mammy
Oscar Polk as Pork
Butterfly McQueen as Prissy
At Twelve Oaks

Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes
Rand Brooks as Charles Hamilton, her brother
Carroll Nye as Frank Kennedy, a guest
In Atlanta

Laura Hope Crews as Aunt Pittypat Hamilton
Eddie Anderson as Uncle Peter, her coachman
Harry Davenport as Dr. Meade
Jane Darwell as Mrs. Merriwether
Ona Munson as Belle Watling
Cammie King as Bonnie Blue Butler
DISC 5:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year – New documentary about Hollywood’s watershed year narrated by Kenneth Branagh
Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On -- Exploring the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums
Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars 1980 WBTV Special never before on home video
Trailers
Plus these Premiums


20-page reproduction of the original and complete 1939 Souvenir Program
40-page Production History Book with photos and production notes
Eight Frameable 5x7 Art Prints
CD soundtrack sampler featuring eight tracks

Main Title
Tara
The Barbecue
Escape From Atlanta
I'll Never Be Hungry Again!
Paddock Scene 5:27
Scarlett In The Mist/Rhett Leaves
Flashback/Finale
NOTE:

The 2-disc Blu-Ray release will have all the content above on 2 discs
Exclusive to the Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector’s Edtion: MGM: When The Lion Roars Documentary

Superdaddy

Don't have my previous four-disc release handy to compare, but it seems that discs 1-4 of this set are essentially the same as that set (although I guess the movie will be remastered again).

critterdvd

I'll be all over the blu-ray if they ever release it swag free...

marty888

I think I'll wait for the Centenary Edition.

mickey65

I'm probably the only person in the world who's never seen this movie...

WMAangel

As would I (for my wife)....same situation with the upcoming Wizard Of Oz BD release...hopefully Warner will come to their senses in 2010 and release these two in more reasonable standard BD editions...

MTRodaba2468

I'm in for the Blu-Ray.

Deco King

My Old Flame Mae West was apparently tested for the role of Belle Watling!!

Ethan VanSciver

Love this movie, watched it again the other day. So I'll buy this.

milo bloom

I keep waiting for a used copy of the 4 disc set to show up at a good price.

grim_tales

That MGM documentary is brilliant - I hope that turns up on the UK set or Warner BD's are Region Free?
This is also on the Wizard of Oz set - wonder if it has all 3 parts?
Is the BD 5 discs or 2 discs?

critterdvd

The SD-DVD is 5 discs the Blu-Ray is 2 discs... this makes me think that a lot (if not all) of the special features will be in Standard Definition.

MoviePage

In for one*!


*of the eventual crapless BDs

Kent2000

As far as upgrading on the previous 4-disc release, the main draw for me appears to be whether or not it's a newly-restored print. The first four discs of this new 5-disc set are indeed the same as the old, with only the "Hollywood's Greatest Year" documentary and maybe the production book tempting me toward the Ultimate Collector's Edition. If it comes down to price, I'd probably be content just to have the new 2-disc set (if it is a newly-restored print) and incorporate them with the bonus discs from the previous release, then gift out the original movie discs.

reverie

I've never seen it and I own it. One of these days we'll get around to it!

grim_tales

Thanks
The UK cover art I saw said it was 3 discs for Blu Ray so maybe the MGM doc will be on the UK set as well.
I dont see why it wouldnt be a newly restored print - The Wizard of Oz is purported to be.