Yep, Leon Superbit

For some titles even after 4 or more DVD releases they can't get it right. I have the Starship Troopers SE and have previously rented the first first release of the movie. Both editions are awesome in regards to A/V quality and extras. My only complaint is Verhoeven on the commentary yelling as if the mic was in his mouth..almost shattering my eardrums on what was at a relatively low volume settting.

Must mentioned, here are all of the superbit titles throughout the world (not including the US).. and exactly what we are missing out on.

Jurassic Park Superbit - Japan
Jurassic Park II Superbit - Japan
Jurassic Park III Superbit - Japan
The Mummy Returns Superbit - Japan
Gladiator Superbit - UK/Japan
Fast and The Furious Superbit - UK
Shakespeare In Love Superbit - UK
Last Action Hero Superbit -Japan
JUMANJI Superbit - Japan
Bone Collector Superbit - UK
Godzilla Superbit - UK
A Few Good Men Superbit - Japan
Hannibal Superbit - UK

Well that makes two 'suckers' then as it's the only one i own at present and ever likely too, unless the 'rumoured' Black Hawk Down Superbit happens and as you mentioned initially, they decide to release 'Heat' as a SB

what's a good online store to buy the Japanese Superbit titles?

You missed this release:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3313589958

Aye...

I couldn't find a review of these titles online. Are the DTS tracks a full bit? I would be interested in J.P. and Fast and Furious.

please tell me that Living Daylight superbit is real... please...

You missed Scarface Superbit. The most sought-after Superbit that's not in the US. Available only in "Asian import".

This list is freakin amazing. Why the hell is R1 getting screwed again??...Aern't we the people who saw all these movies to begin with??..It seems to me we should get the best titles possible..Not the crappy left overs (excluding Das Boot)

Cheers!

more reason for me to get the Toshiba SD3900...so I can watch other region superbits

I still can't stomach the idea of giving money to COlumbia for their Stupidbit releases. Just release the best possible version of the movie, and add a second disc of extras if necessary.

And how much room does a commentary track really take? And what about a simple background pic? I love the SB of Fifth Element, but only because the original disc was just as bare bones. But at least it had a fricken picture on the menu.

There are some really good Superbit Titles out there. Das Boot, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Gattaca, Fifth Element, Dracula and The Patriot ... no slouches. Yeah there are some crummy ones too....and there are some titles I'd like to see that aren't released. I'll tell you what though....do an A/B comparison and the sound and picture quality is CLEARLY SUPERIOR....if you don't believe it take a look at Das Boot original vs SuperBit. Although bonus features are nice, I gladly sacrifice them for a dts soundtrack and a better picture.

I appreciate Columbia's effort to put out a quality product instead of playing the game of adding a few extras and calling it a "Super Deluxe Special Limited Edition Director's Cut"

Titanic Superbit?....Let's hope.

VTS

Okay, one place to get the Japanese Superbits is at:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/

Mind you... they aren't cheap! You are looking at about 40 per DVD not including shipping. They are Region 2 NTSC.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-32402 - Mummy Returns

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-14593 - Few Good Men

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-19669 - Last Action Hero

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-30745 - Jurassic Park

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-30747 - Jurassic Park II

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-33308 - Jurassic Park III

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-24029 - Jumanji

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SB-32097 - Gladiator

You can also try amazon Japan. You can find some coupons if you search other forums to save about 500-1000 yen if you spend more than 2000 Yen.

And for the record X, MGM + Superbit = No chance in hell

If interested in the Fast and the Furious superbit, do a search here:

http://www.dvdpricecheck.co.uk/

The picture & DTS track already are great on the original release.

Titanic would never be a Superbit.. wrong company!

Jumanji SB??? Wow, might have to try to get my hands on that one!

Is the Japanese Superbit of "Gladiator" in DTS-ES 6.1 or just 5.1 sound?

According to the website, it is both DTS & 5.1, as all Superbits are.

I really hope I see Spider-Man as the next Superbit. I really think this one would benefit.

are they any English-language reviews of the Japanese Superbit titles?

In regards to "Gladiator" - the image might be cleaner on the superbit edition, but I think I'd rather have the extra 7th channel of sound in the surrounds (DTS-ES) than just 5.1 DTS sound.

DavidH,

Spider-man will be released as a Superbit dvd in the 4th Quarter of this year.

I have also read that Mr. Deeds & Sweetest Thing will be as well in Japan

Yesterday's news at dvdfile.com mentioned August Superbit releases for The One and Vampires, but Starship Troopers wasn't mentioned. Anyone know anything about this? I really hope Starship Troopers gets an August Superbit release.

There is another title that gets exclusive Superbit release in Region 02 by August and that title is Lawrence Of Arabia (Restored Edition).
There is talk of several other titles as well but nothing is surtain as of now.
When I have more info I will post it.