Not sure if this has already been posted but I saw this on the Digital Bits:

I wonder what movie they are trying to tie this in with

Maybe nothing-Fox didn't have anything to tie the extended cut of Alien in to. Maybe they just asked Scott if he wanted to add scenes to Gladiator too.

So.. what of Scott's HASN'T had a Director's Cut yet?

It sure is a good pedigree:

(In No Particular Order) Legend, Alien, Blade Runner, Black Hawk Down, Thelma & Louise(?) now Gladiator... when can we look forward to the DC edition of Someone to Watch Over Me? And are they ever going to revisit Hannibal and restore all the deleted footage from that? Maybe it'll make that movie watchable.

Maybe not.

CS

Haven't they been developing a sequel to 'Gladiator'?

Um, you're kidding right? That was released as promotion for the upcoming 'Alien' boxset which came out a month or so later, which had all new cuts on all four films.

Neither 'Black Hawk Down' nor 'Thelma and Louise' are available in any cut other than theatrical. (Unless, possibly, they were censored in other countries and then restored.)

Funnily enough, the IMDb says: "A longer 3+ hour cut of the film was purchased by CBS for a network TV run beginning in 2003. Ridley Scott is quoted as having initially cut a 3 hour version of the film that test screened, and that this cut will be made into a two night miniseries for CBS when they screen the film in 2003."

Did that ever happen? I don't know, I hated that film and don't pay attention to it when it shows.

Of course, that's technically not (neccessarily) a "director's cut", but Scott already said in the 'Alien' liner notes that he understands that it's strictly a marketing term.

Hopefully, 'Blade Runner' can lap 'Black Rain', 'GI Jane', and all the rest, 'cause I really want to see that even newer new cut.

Didn't some violence get 'trimmed' to avoid an NC-17?

I recall reading that somewhere when it was released in theaters. So it would be nice to see an extended version then.

I still don't have the dvd,but since it is cheaper now. Does the new $14 release contain all the extras from the original 2-disc or has plenty of material been dropped?

2005? That's probably going to be very close to when we'll be able to start purchasing movies in high def. Think I'll wait. I love the movie but don't think I'll be triple dipping.

I might get it...have to wait til later to see what kinda specs and such and more details to determine whether I wanna buy it...

Julie, the new release drops the dts track and 2 very good documentaries. it does contain the deleted scenes though.

Anyway you look at it, a Director's Cut of Gladiator is major cool beans. After watching the deleted scenes on the original DVD, I feel that the current cut was lacking in some dynamics.

Some of the violent trimmings would have made for a much better movie. A couple clips from the North African arena battle really gave me the sense that they could gave given the film a more dramatic feel and possibly changed the way the film is viewed.

"I wonder what movie they are trying to tie this in with"


Maybe with the rumored Gladiator 2

actually, i think it's a prequel. so... gladiator 0?

No its supposed to be a sequel that follows that black guy on his gladiatorial tour of europe.

I don't think tying an extended cut's release into its own home video release was really the point of Josh's rumination. I think he was wondering what new theatrical release was involved, as that is often the impetus for a DVD re-release. An extended cut and its own DVD release is a bit too circular of a connection to really be considered a tie-in.

DJ

I'd like to see the alternate cut of Hannibal

ABC aired this recently with some of the deleted scenes re-inserted, didn't they? I didn't get a chance to watch it, but I thought I remembered hearing that.

Off topic, slightly, but does anyone else think that Gladiator falls apart a little bit at the end? I realize what's going on, but it just doesn't really seem to flow. It could have alot to do with the loss of Oliver Reed, but I'm not sure. In a way, it's kind of like Fight Club. One of those "what might've been" films if the movie had finished the way it started.

Back on topic, I would love to get an extended release of this b/c despite was I see as "flaws" (I'm no film buff), I really enjoy this movie.

By 2005 HD-DVD will be even closer so I will not purchase it. Besides, the current DVD has everything that I could ever want.

Not sure if i'd double dip this since the original 2 disc release was so great. If it just adds a few scenes that are included on the DVD, it's probably not worth it, despite how much i love the movie.

Same sentiment here. I absolutely loved the movie...but at the same time...there are a lot of barebones movies out there that I'd love to see get the SE treatment first. You know...BEFORE a movie that already has a 2 disc edition.

Another re-release

Maybe we'll finally see Maximus fight the rhinoceros.

I don't really care about HD-DVD, but that's just me. I don't see a reason to re-release Gladiator.

First Gladiator
Next in line, Gladiators
Then Gladiator 3

Last but not least, Gladiator resurrection where Russell Crowe gets resurrected.

Hmm, a Gladiator re-release? The DVD already is packed with great bonus features and awesome sound/picture, and is easily one of my favorite DVDs. They definitely got it right the first time. However, I'd by a Gladiator Director's Cut in a heartbeat just because I enjoy the movie so much.

They will have to work hard to simply match the quality of the Signature Selection disc. Though, it is DreamWorks, and they do put out quality discs. Maybe it will be like T2 Extreme, which, though it didn't offer as many visual supplements as T2 Ultimate, still turned out to be a great disc.