as i said in other threads, i think we would've got this SE like this year or early next year but i don't think we will get it anytime soon because of the rumored "sequel".

White Jazz is hardly a sequel. Ed Exley is only a very minor supporting character in the book by James Ellroy, and none of the other characters in L.A. Confidential exist in the new story.

Dudley Smith does (remember, he didn't die in the novel L.A. Confidential). And the fate of Confidential magazine after Sid Hutchins' death is a fairly significant subplot.

And in plot terms, White Jazz is about a cop who gets caught up in the feud between Exley and Smith.

Hmm, true all that, but a film version of White Jazz cannot have Dudley Smith alive, since the film version had him killed off.

It wouldn't jive.

Personally, I really hope they include the unaired pilot for the failed L.A. Confidential tv series which would have starred Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Vincennes.

There was also an episode of "Page to Screen" that used to air on Bravo that focused on L.A. Confidential.

I think Kiefer Sutherland as Vincennes was a crucial mistake. Sutherland is no suave Dean Martin-wannabe.

Sutherland would have made a passable Bud White, only because Sutherland plays the tough villain very well. He may not be a muscle guy, but he can still sell "danger."

All I've seen of the pilot are still photos and it does look strangely miscast. When I first heard of Kiefer playing Jack Vincennes, my reaction was "Wha??!" But I'm a fan of the film and the book, so the pilot remains a curiosity of mine so I'd like to see it included as a bonus.

any new info or if it comes out this year for the 10 year will we we hear info soon?

There are two sequels. Carnahan is making White Jazz, but meanwhile Curtis Hanson has expressed interest in making a direct sequel featuring Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe.

This and Cool Hand Luke are supposed to still be coming out this year. Got my fingers crossed.

Likewise. I've been holding off on both LA Confidential and Cool Hand Luke for the supposed 2-disc sets.

Yeah, disappointing we don't have an announcement for this one yet. Maybe they're holding off to see if the potential sequel goes ahead.

Is it safe to add this title to the "Possibly in 2008" wishlist??

that was an exceptional film...

an SE would be great...

I've been holding off for years, so I can hold off a bit longer.

I've also been holding of on LA Confidental, waiting for the new release as you people are also.

ok with these new warner special editions, what are the chance we get a se of this movie?

it will come out...don't worry it will.whether later this year or when the different sequels hit cinemas...just don't keep replying to this thread when there is no real news.

Wouldn't surprise me.

In Japan 6/13/2008

LA Confidential 10th Anniversary 2 Disc
DTS 5.1, 2 Featurettes totaling 27 minutes, trailers, and an interactive map.

That's all.

Sounds like the same stuff we already have.

Yea, we better get a lot more features than that. I hope we get a DTS track, too.

Everyone needs to stop posting in this thread until we have an official announcment.

here it is:

Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of L.A. Confidential (2-Disc Special Edition) on 23rd September 2008 priced at $20.97 SRP. Directed by Curtis Hanson and based on James Ellroy’s “L.A. Quartet” series of novels, L.A. Confidential was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, winning two (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger). The evocative and sordid tale of Hollywood in days gone by boasts an all-star cast which, in addition to Basinger, includes Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, Guy Pearce and James Cromwell. The plot, involving three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist, is rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor.

Digitally remastered, extras include…

Disc 1
Commentary by Andrew Sarris
Music Only Track
Trailers and TV Spots
Showest
Nite Owl Action
Hollywood
Theatrical Trailer
Soundtrack Promo

Disc 2
Whatever You Desire: Making L.A. Confidential
Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of L.A. Confidential
A True Ensemble: The Cast of L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential: From Book to Screen
Off the Record
Photo Pitch
The L.A. of L.A. Confidential Hollywood Center Motel
Formosa Café
Sid Hudgen's Office
Victory Motel
Bidwell's Office
Nick's Liquor
Lynn Bracken's House
Frolic's Room
Pierce Patchett's House
Movie Premiere Pot Bust
Mrs. Leffert's House
Nite Owl Café
Navarette's Hole-up
Fitch House
City Hall
L.A. Confidential [2000 TV Pilot]

from DVDtimes

Finally!