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Old 10-12-10, 12:57 PM
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Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

James Camerons SE DVD and BR hits shelves this november 16th as 3 disc sets with alternate cuts of the film, 45 min of deleted scenes and a feature length documentary. The BR also has some additional features,(of course!), but I'll be happy with SD 3 disc set myself- Can't wait!
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Good god, I can't imagine this film being any longer. I think I'll probably wait until they're giving them away in 9 months.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

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Good god, I can't imagine this film being any longer. I think I'll probably wait until they're giving them away in 9 months.
Sorry I firmly believe to each his own but I would still love this film even if it was an hour longer!!!
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As you say, to each their own. I just remember checking my watch multiple times during the short(?!) version, waiting for it to end. I'm just trying to imagine what it would be like even longer.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

For the last few weeks i thought i may pick this up now i will just wait.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

From dvdactive.com;

Disc One & Two


Original Theatrical Version
Special Edition Re-release
Collector’s Extended Cut
Over 15 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Disc Three


Capturing Avatar: An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau, cast & crew
Deleted Scenes: Including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes
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Ignoring the little bit of spam there, are they saying that the long version is only an additional 15 minutes compared to the theatrical? I guess that's not too terribly painful.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

Yes, 15 minutes added. And still 45 minutes of deleted scenes also.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

I'll likely be picking this up. Didn't' see the extended cut in theaters.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

I held off buying it the first time around. I'll be getting this one.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

I also held off on the first release, as I knew that this would be coming.
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I also held off on the first release, as I knew that this would be coming.
WTF, are you psychic?
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WTF, are you psychic?
You mean you're not? I thought everyone had figured that little trick out already...
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Does any store have any exclusives with this? Is there no special deluxe packaging with a statue, etc. being sold anywhere for this? Kind of disappointing. I was hoping to get some kind of collectible to display on the shelf after waiting for the extended cut.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

Toys aside (), I'm waiting for this to make its rounds and drop a few $$$ in price. Been waiting for this edition though. -kd5-
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

Bought this at BestBuy on sale, can't wait to watch it, thought Thanksgiving Day might be a good time for it. Neither my wife nor I have seen it yet so we're both anticipating it being pretty good despite the nay-sayers here. The only thing I don't like about this set is the packaging, ie: the DVD holders, or lack thereof to be more precise. The disc(s) just lay on a cardboard surface as opposed to clipping into holders. I don't much care for that, it seems to me if there are any dust particles on the cardboard surface, when you re-place the disc into its "sleeve" any particles could be ground into the business side of the disc. Not only that, but bending the cardboard slightly just to get ahold of the disc properly, then attempting to lift the disc away from the cardboard complete with dust particles, then re-placing the disc when finished, can result in scuffs as well as bent cardboard holders. I may just be anal about this but it seems to me like they could have come up with a better idea.

Anyway, glad I got this, can't wait to watch it. -kd5-
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Is there a sale currently going on or special deals for the BD set?
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

/\ Not that I am aware of for BF, but who knows prior to Christmas

If you have an Ultimate Electronics nearby, they have been giving out BOGO movie coupons that good beginning next week, through December 24th. That is one way to drive the price down a bit.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

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Does any store have any exclusives with this? Is there no special deluxe packaging with a statue, etc. being sold anywhere for this? Kind of disappointing. I was hoping to get some kind of collectible to display on the shelf after waiting for the extended cut.
Not in the U.S., only overseas.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

If any of you have this and it's still sitting on your shelf, I highly encourage you to pop it open and watch the making of documentary. It runs a little over 90 minutes and IMO it's one of the best and most comprehensive documentaries on the making of a movie recently.

Haven't watched the extended cut yet, but will make time for it next week.
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

After having watched this movie, I can't imagine what all the naysayers have against it unless they're just not fans of SciFi/Fantasy/Action/Adventure, in which case they probably should have stayed well away from Avatar. Both my wife and I enjoyed the Extended Edition of Avatar tremendously, glad to have finally got the chance to buy it, watch it, and add it to my collection for future viewings.

I give it two thumbs WAY up. -kd5-
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

[QUOTE=DJariya;10512163]If any of you have this and it's still sitting on your shelf, I highly encourage you to pop it open and watch the making of documentary. It runs a little over 90 minutes and IMO it's one of the best and most comprehensive documentaries on the making of a movie recently.

Absolutely agree!!!
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

Originally Posted by kd5
After having watched this movie, I can't imagine what all the naysayers have against it unless they're just not fans of SciFi/Fantasy/Action/Adventure, in which case they probably should have stayed well away from Avatar. Both my wife and I enjoyed the Extended Edition of Avatar tremendously, glad to have finally got the chance to buy it, watch it, and add it to my collection for future viewings.

I give it two thumbs WAY up. -kd5-
Again absolutely agree!!!
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Re: Avatar Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray 11/16/10

I tried so hard to not buy the stripped down version, but caved. I put the extended edition on my wish list hoping someone will buy it for me! If they don't, then I'll probably pick it up in the new year.
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this film is rocks!


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