Ok... i like that coverart... i think this will be added to the collection.

I don't personally like the cover, but that won't stop me from picking up this version.

Universal's Flashback Edition has:

*Digitally remastered picture with all-new 5.1 surround sound (DD 5.1 and DTS 5.1)

*Nine never-before-seen deleted scenes

*The Blunt Truth - Side-splitting institutional filmstrip on the dangers of partying

*Retro public service announcements



So I guess the only things that definitely won't be carried over to the Criterion are the Blunt Truth filmstrip and the PSAs. Hopefully the Criterion will keep the DTS track and all the deleted scenes.

Hmm ... a little sad not to see the original poster as the cover - but still excited about the release.

All new high-definition digital transfer, supervised by Richard Linklater and cinematographer Lee Daniel, from a 35mm interpositive and restored Dolby Digital 5.1 track.

Audio commentary by Linklater, Deleted Scenes, "Making Dazed," a 50-minute documentary by filmmaker Kahane Corn, More than two hours of rare on-set interviews and behind-the-scenes footage featuring cast and crew, Footage from the 10-year anniversary celebration, Audition footage, Original trailer, booklet featuring new essays by film critic Kent Jones, music critic Jim DeRogatis, and author Chuck Klosterman, plus character profiles, and memories of the film from cast and crew, Collectible film poster.

Exact street date TBA, but it's in June. Retail is $39.95.

Nice. I hope they do BEFORE SUNRISE and BEFORE SUNSET too.

Wow! I knew I was holding out for purchasing that special edition for a reason. Good stuff.

Already being discussed here:

Screw 11/02/04! Dazed & Confused: CC coming soon!

That's impossible. They're Warner Bros. films and their company policy prohibits them from licensing films to Criterion or other companies like Anchor Bay.

Because of that you can count out "Before Sunrise", "Before Sunset", "Suburbia" and "A Scanner Darkly" (all Warner Bros.), "School of Rock" and "Bad News Bears" (Paramount, another company that won't license their films), and "Tape" (Lionsgate, yet another company that doesn't license).

"Dazed and Confused" is the only Linklater film controlled by Universal, who DOES license to Criterion, and Linklater personally owns "Slacker" and "It's Impossible To Learn To Plow By Reading Books", so he was able to license them to Criterion. Fox licenses to Criterion as well, so "The Newton Boys", "Waking Life" and "Fast Food Nation" are all within the realm of possibility.

I personally don't see Criterion doing "The Newton Boys", though anything is possible after "Armageddon" and "The Rock", and "Waking Life" is already pretty packed. "Fast Food Nation" might be a good Criterion contender when it comes out though.

Right and if I hadn't clicked on that thread yesterday, I wouldn't known of the CC edition. This title is much better, IMO. ...at least now know the date of release.

Would you also like email updates regarding potential releases that you're interested in? The information is out there, and in this case it was in a thread clearly marked with the phrase "Dazed and Confused CC." Whether or not you make the effort to "click the threads" to find that information out is up to you.

The date was announced by yours truly in the other thread last September.

-JP

This title is better, I agree, but there's no need for two threads on the release of one DVD, especially when all the info in this one is readily available in the other one.

Maybe a mod could change the title of the first thread to make it a little more clear.

Ugly, ugly cover art. But no matter, I'm all over this one. Does anyone know if it's a Two disc set?

So will deleted scenes be included on this release or not?

I'm glad I haven't bought any versions yet!

Highly likely. Granted, Criterion can pack a load of material onto one disc, but the full-length doc, the deleted scenes, the audition footage, etc. can almost cinch it as a two-discer.

EDIT: Was on a "doubtful on it not being two-disc" streak - thus the "doubtful" replaced w/ "likely" change.

Cool....

No DTS? I might have to hold onto the Flashback Edition.

Your trophy is in the mail...

I was at Target recently and saw an alternate coverart for the "flashback" edition. It had a pic of Pink's ride with the cast's faces superimposed all over. I almost bought it just for that pic.

I can't believe there hasn't been a single release of Suburbia on DVD yet.

Overnight, I hope.

Second bit in the list: Audio commentary by Linklater, Deleted Scenes...

I think you are talking about this:



It was a limited silkscreen created for the original premiere. I believe it was reprinted for the reunion as well.

The artist Frank Kozik stated that he received a check from Criterion, so my guess would be the poster included with the set will be a reprint of this one.