Ronin SE - 5/9
#1
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Ronin SE - 5/9
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a new special edition of Ronin which stars Robert De Niro, Jean Reno and Sean Bean. This two-disc release will be available to own from the 9th May, and should retail at around $24.96. The film will be presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. Extras will include an audio commentary with director John Frankenheimer, an In The Cutting Room with Tony Gibbs featurette, a Ronin: Filming in the Fast Lane featurette, another feature entitled Through the Lens with Director of Photography Robert Fraisse, some 'Venice Interviews', a Composing the Ronin Score featurette, and an alternate ending. English, French and Spanish subtitles will also be provided.
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/ronin.html
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/ronin.html
#2
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Love the movie... hate that cover though. Prefer the darker cover of the previous release. At least they're keeping Frankenheimer's commentary but too bad the didn't add one more in there. Already own the old one but I'll definitely get this one.
#6
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For those who are region-free, the R2 version includes DTS and a better cover design, and costs $9.95 shipped (after coupon, a link to which can be found in the International Forum):
http://www9.cd-wow.us/detail_results...subcat=region2
http://www9.cd-wow.us/detail_results...subcat=region2
#13
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Originally Posted by eau
Unless the video and/or audio is significantly improved, I doubt I'll double dip.
#15
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Originally Posted by illennium
For those who are region-free, the R2 version includes DTS and a better cover design, and costs $9.95 shipped (after coupon, a link to which can be found in the International Forum):
http://www9.cd-wow.us/detail_results...subcat=region2
http://www9.cd-wow.us/detail_results...subcat=region2
#16
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Originally Posted by TheMovieman
Excellent, thanks for the link! I may pick that up for DTS
There was an NTSC DTS edition released in Japan a while back, but I'm pretty sure it's out of print now.
#17
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
The R2 disc he linked to is PAL, which has 4% speedup that affects the audio pitch. The benefits of DTS are outweighed by PAL speedup.
There was an NTSC DTS edition released in Japan a while back, but I'm pretty sure it's out of print now.
There was an NTSC DTS edition released in Japan a while back, but I'm pretty sure it's out of print now.
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I am so tempted to pass on this, I think I will, I am happy with the MGM dvd release. Don't feel the need to double dip on it if I am happy with what I have now. Would probably do it if I found it cheap someplace. Great film.
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Originally Posted by illennium
For those who are region-free, the R2 version includes DTS and a better cover design, and costs $9.95 shipped (after coupon, a link to which can be found in the International Forum):
http://www9.cd-wow.us/detail_results...subcat=region2
http://www9.cd-wow.us/detail_results...subcat=region2
#22
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Originally Posted by trespoochies
I picked this up about a month ago. The DTS on it, makes it so worth it. And now seeing the specs for the Region 1 SE, no way am I getting it. All the extras are the same. I'll take the DTS any day on this one.
Oh, and illennium, where is this coupon? I did some searching but still can't find it (in case I decide to go for it, only $10, might be worth a try).
#23
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Follow this
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=446338
Just watched the R2 PAL DTS of Ronin last night....what a great flick. I had both the R2 Japan and the UK PAL and both of them sound great with DTS. PAL speedup wasn't too noticeable for me unlike some other R2 PAL discs. For under $10 shipped (I actually paid $6.95) it is a great deal and hard to pass up!
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=446338
Just watched the R2 PAL DTS of Ronin last night....what a great flick. I had both the R2 Japan and the UK PAL and both of them sound great with DTS. PAL speedup wasn't too noticeable for me unlike some other R2 PAL discs. For under $10 shipped (I actually paid $6.95) it is a great deal and hard to pass up!
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Originally Posted by TheMovieman
Any diminishment in sound quality?
Oh, and illennium, where is this coupon? I did some searching but still can't find it (in case I decide to go for it, only $10, might be worth a try).
Oh, and illennium, where is this coupon? I did some searching but still can't find it (in case I decide to go for it, only $10, might be worth a try).
Last edited by E Unit; 02-27-06 at 04:23 PM.