No DTS on the 3-discer?Why?

For anyone who wants to order a non region 1: I recommend play.com: http://www.play247.com/play247.asp?p...r=257#features

Frankly, I could do without the extras on that fourth disc, but I would consider importing for the DTS. Will any of those will be NTSC?

Hopefully there's an inexpensive Hong Kong or Korean 4-disc set.

No comment. I have no fucking comment.

Not that it'll really matter now but write/e-mail Paramount and TELL them why you're not a) buying this release or b) choosing to purchase the R2+4 instead. If they don't know, they'll never learn (not that they'll ever learn in the first place!).

At any rate, let them know why they're not getting your money (I believe 20th Century Fox gets most of it outside of the US).

E-Mail addy?

give me an email address...and Paramount can eat it and die....Fox and another country gets my cash

They will be getting my money for this. I always get the official R1 releases of the movies I want. But for this case solely, I'm actually considering picking up a region free player, and then acquiring the R2 release from eBay.

Strange thing is, at least two of the extras reportedly on the fourth disc of the non-R1 release are the same as those noted as being on the 3-disc R1: HBO First Look: The Heart of the Ocean and Titanic in 30 Seconds with Bunnies. Are the specs for the R1 3-disc changing?

My new rant: What genius thought he or she was coming up with a release plan that would actually appeal to R1 fans? Titanic gets the "deluxe" treatment abroad, and R1 is given something watered down? What the hell? Who's behind this? Who gave their okay? THIS IS JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!! This is the biggest grossing film OF ALL TIME!! What are you THINKING??



--THX

Weren't there the same # of people who were pissed when Shawshank got a 3 disc SE with DTS in R2?

well the titanic never made it to the u.s...

Really, it's not like Titanic did any better grosses abroad than it did in the U.S., so I don't even get the reasoning behind the differences in the release -- it should be the SAME release worldwide, except for the differences in NTSC, PAL and SECAM. I'm going to remain calm until the actual final specs are released.

There were NO e-mail addresses for Paramount; just the following:

Paramount Studios
5555 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038

323.956.5000

I'm also region-free, but am not the type who obsesses over features.

Give me the movie in a good quality and i'm set.

Isn't Paramount one of the companies who always gives customers pretty crappy releases?

I think Paramount is pretty consistent. Universal is the one, to me anyways, that seems to be slacking when it comes to dvds.

I'll be getting the Region 1 release. It's still anamorphic widescreen and the 5.1 Dolby track still sounds good. Just like with every other dvd, I'll watch the movie more than I would the extras.

Paramount Consumer DVD Hotline: (323) 956-8070

I found this press release of Business Wire, Its not all of it, just visit the link for the full release:

Re-Discover the Biggest Film of All-Time
September 2, 2005

Continue the voyage and explore more of the biggest film of all-time, with James Cameron’s OSCAR(R)-winning epic “TITANIC” on DVD, with worldwide releases beginning on October 25th (US), followed by the International markets throughout November. To be released for the first time as Special Edition DVDs, “TITANIC” will be available in multi-disc versions, it was announced today by Paramount Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment International and Lightstorm Entertainment. These all-new DVD editions go deeper into “TITANIC,” bringing a fresh level of excitement to the ever popular film, offering viewers the opportunity to experience a new ending, a new kiss and many new adventures.

With the 2-disc Special Edition (Europe, Australia and Latin America), consumers will see the newly remastered theatrical feature along with a wide selection of all new materials put together under the direction of James Cameron.

In addition to taking viewers through the special features of the 2-disc set, the journey of the 3-disc Special Collector’s Edition (US, Japan, Korea) goes even deeper, with over three additional hours of never-before-seen material brought together especially for this release. These special features give viewers an insider’s look at scenes that didn’t make it to the final cut of the film, show James Cameron in action during production and much more about the legendary “TITANIC” than ever imagined.

For the ultimate cinema fan, the 4-disc Deluxe Collector’s Edition (Europe, Australia and Latin America) joins the special features of the 2 and 3 disc compilations plus a “TITANIC” television special, parodies and trailers.

SPECIAL FEATURES

2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION

– New Ending: a nine minute alternate film ending shown for the very first time.

– Behind-the-Scenes Branched Footage: from exclusive footage of Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio to a glance into what really happened behind-the-scenes of this multi-million dollar production and much more. Viewers get 50 minutes of new branched footage.

– Three Brand New Commentaries: includes a James Cameron commentary; a cast and crew commentary; and a historical commentary.

3-DISC SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Includes the 2-disc Special Edition plus more than three hours of never-before-seen material:

– Over 45 Minutes of New Deleted Footage: Jack fighting for his life, the passionate kiss you never saw, and Jack and Rose in their final moments together, this is just a sampling of over 45 minutes of new deleted scenes made available for the first time. Each scene is state of the art, with the effects finished to match the special effects in the theatrical feature.

– Production and Special Effects Featurettes: with this selection of featurettes, take an insiders look at James Cameron in action. Get a better understanding of what goes on behind-the-scenes of a major movie production. Experience the building of the “TITANIC” studio and film set from the ground up. Dissect scenes. Dive to the wreckage of the actual ship. View the film crew’s personal video footage and much more.

– “Breaking New Ground”: this TV special shows that there is much more to “TITANIC” than you ever imagined. Watch the monumental efforts that went into creating this film, beginning with building a studio just for the production of “TITANIC” through to its changing of industry standards, and breaking industry records.

4-DISC DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Includes the 2 and 3-disc Special Edition content plus:

– “The Heart of the Ocean”: HBO’s First Look TV special takes a look at “TITANIC” before it became the largest floating vessel of the worldwide box-office that we know today

– Three “TITANIC” Parodies: watch as the biggest film of all-time is spoofed in these three pieces

– Trailers: a selection of trailers, including some never-before-aired or shown

“TITANIC” will be presented from a brand new high definition transfer, 16x9 anamorphic edition with 5.1 Surround EX Dolby and 6.1 DTS ES Audio offering the highest visual and sound quality on DVD.

To support the new Special Edition DVD releases, Paramount and Fox have put together a Titanic-size marketing, publicity, promotions and media campaign. With planned media targeting television, print, radio and online outlets, a far-reaching publicity campaign via print and broadcast, and extensive media promotions, the “TITANIC” Special Edition release is Paramount’s biggest catalog launch since “The Adventures of Indiana Jones” and Fox’s biggest catalog launch since “The Star Wars Trilogy.”


Link to the article

Guess there are no "ultimate cinema fans" in the United States and Canada....

--THX

You know, I avoided this movie like the plague for years, but when a super deluxe, 4-discer with DTS was announced, I thought to myself "that just might make it worth putting on my shelf."

Paramount, you have simultaneously jumped the shark while screwing the pooch. There are but three words to describe you: stink, stank, stunk.

I'm happy that the U.S. release will have DTS!

so wut will be the best price on preorders for the 4 disc and what website?

Gah! Now I'm getting confused! Region 1 officially DTS or No DTS? Within 3 days, we've had two answers - Yes and No.

If R1 gets DTS, I'll be a LITTLE less angry.

“TITANIC” will be presented from a brand new high definition transfer, 16x9 anamorphic edition with 5.1 Surround EX Dolby and 6.1 DTS ES Audio offering the highest visual and sound quality on DVD.

The way this is shown in the press release, it seems to apply to all versions. Can't imagine they would deny R1 the best sound format. Unless, of course, only "ultimate cinema fans" care about that. And we in R1 are not, according to the press release. Surprised we even care about 16:9 transfers, oh such non-fans of ultimate cinema we are.

--THX

So, we're not even getting the trailers that other regions get?!

And guess what, the studios keep getting away with it because this shit still sells to the majority. We are only a handful of people who are bitching.

Think the R2 set will be “pitch corrected” for PAL speed-up? I simply can’t tolerate the PAL pitch increase in what few R2 releases that I already have.