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DVDCzar 03-23-06 03:53 PM

The New World Special Edition?
 
Anyone know if there's any "extended" or "special" edition planned for The New World? I'm trying to decide whether or not go for the May release but would wait if I knew something more extensive would be coming...

Thanks!

Giles 03-23-06 04:18 PM

the rumour is that a version with all three cuts: the 135min, the first theatrical cut: 150min and the expanded version at 180min will be in a box set. The Digital Bits mentioned this, but as of now, it's a still in the planning stages AFAIK.

DonnachaOne 03-23-06 04:23 PM


Originally Posted by Giles
the rumour is that a version with all three cuts: the 135min, the first theatrical cut: 150min and the expanded version at 180min will be in a box set. The Digital Bits mentioned this, but as of now, it's a still in the planning stages AFAIK.

Sounds like a great treatment for a flick that most people won't like.

Not a condemnation, just pointing out that it's really not a film for everyone.

DVDCzar 03-23-06 05:17 PM


Originally Posted by Giles
the rumour is that a version with all three cuts: the 135min, the first theatrical cut: 150min and the expanded version at 180min will be in a box set. The Digital Bits mentioned this, but as of now, it's a still in the planning stages AFAIK.

Very good info. I'll keep an eye out for it - thanks!

Oh, and I agree that not everyone will like this film, but for those that it's right for, it's one for the ages...

dx23 03-23-06 08:34 PM

Search is your friend. There are already 2 threads about this film:

http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=455201
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=457210

PotVsKtl 01-28-08 02:19 AM

Any news on this?

JOE29 01-28-08 02:41 PM

Sounds like a great treatment for a flick that most people won't like.

I thought the movie was great up until Pocahontas left her village. The movie had some great action scenes in it up until then. Some good indian attacks. But after she left her village the film just dragged. I don't think I will double dip on this unless they add some good historical documentaries to the special features.

jewellrunner 01-29-08 08:06 AM

I would double-dip in a heartbeat on this, but I don't think it's ever happening. The Days of Heaven Criterion was the best double-dip I ever did.

Seashellz 01-29-08 07:15 PM

There is an SE out in ITALY

JPritchett 01-30-08 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by Seashellz
There is an SE out in ITALY


Can you provide any additional information?

Maxflier 02-03-08 04:34 PM

I just watched this movie for the first time today and loved it.
Now of course i'm dying to see the extended cut, hopefully they get around to releasing it sooner rather than later.

dx23 06-23-08 11:41 AM

From a WB press release:


Burbank, Calif, June 23, 2008 - The New World, Academy Award® nominated director Terrence Malick’s (The Thin Red Line, Days of Heaven) adventure-filled journey of discovery, will be released October 14 on DVD in a new amped-up Extended Cut. This edition of the critically-acclaimed, Oscar®-nominated epic recreating the turbulent first days of the new America now features more than 30 minutes of never-before-seen footage, heightening the viewing experience with more battles, more intensity and more visual splendor. Also included is a comprehensive, ten-part documentary – Making the New World – which captures the unique creative challenges filmmakers faced. The New World Extended Cut will sell for $19.97 SRP.

Synopsis
Powhatan tribal people stare in wonder as three ships approach shore. It’s a story every schoolchild knows; the story of Capt. John Smith (Colin Farrell) and Pocahontas (Q’orianka Kilcher). Now, as told by filmmaker Terrence Malick (Badlands, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line) in this extended version with more than 30 minutes of footage unseen in theaters -- it’s a story you never imagined. Working in part from first-hand histories and adding his extraordinary sense of image and human drama, Malick crafts a visceral, spellbinding tale of the Jamestown settlement, of cultures connecting and of deadly consequences when connections fray. Christian Bale and Christopher Plummer also star.

Special Features
· A comprehensive, ten-part documentary Making the New World capturing the unique challenges of creating this historic epic.

The New World Extended Cut

$19.97 SRP
Feature Running Time: 172 minutes – Unrated
2:35 Letterbox
English 5.1 Surround & English 2.0
English CC, Spanish Subtitles

chris_sc77 06-23-08 11:52 AM

^Cool. Would have been nice to have some new extras but 35+ minutes of new footage will be enough to get me to get this film.
Still is a powerful compelling film that will be interesting to see expanded.

Giles 06-23-08 12:51 PM

what! no bluray?

AGameWithStones 06-23-08 12:58 PM

Wow, great news.

Though a special edition of Badlands would have made this an even greater announcement.

tofferman 06-23-08 01:17 PM

I loved the original release and will be buying this as well. Great news! I wonder if the new footage will be integrated via seamless branching or instead one would have the option of watching either version, theatrical or extended.

JOE29 06-23-08 02:37 PM

I'll have to get this also. 30 extra minutes of battles and intensity is a winner for me.
I thought the movie was good up until the point when Pocahontas left her country.
The extra minutes should improve the movie.

Giles 06-23-08 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by JOE29
I'll have to get this also. 30 extra minutes of battles and intensity is a winner for me.
I thought the movie was good up until the point when Pocahontas left her country.
The extra minutes should improve the movie.

what? end it like the Disney animated film - no... I thought the last scene where she is in the English garden was devastingly sad and emotional.

Gerry P. 06-23-08 03:05 PM

Great movie. Will definitely double dip.

bunkaroo 06-23-08 03:42 PM

Are either of the new cuts approved by Malick? It sounds like the original theatrical cut might be, but I'm only interested in seeing these cuts if Malick approves. Hopefully they won't be one of those "jam all the deleted scenes back in" type of extended cuts.

Probably a moot point for me if they don't intend to release it on Blu-Ray. At this point any kind of release getting this much care should be on both formats.

Labor 06-23-08 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by dx23
From a WB press release:

YES FINALLY!!!

I've been waiting for this for a while now!


Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Are either of the new cuts approved by Malick? It sounds like the original theatrical cut might be, but I'm only interested in seeing these cuts if Malick approves. Hopefully they won't be one of those "jam all the deleted scenes back in" type of extended cuts.

Probably a moot point for me if they don't intend to release it on Blu-Ray. At this point any kind of release getting this much care should be on both formats.

At least 2 years ago it was said that Malick was working on a 3 hour cut of The New World, so this is definitely his own longer cut of the movie that's finally being released.


Now if only we could get the ~5 hour version of The Thin Red Line

Artman 06-23-08 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by Giles
what! no bluray?

Really disappointing. :thmbsdwn:

Paul_SD 06-23-08 05:04 PM

no HD, no sale.<p>Sad because this would have been the perfect tie-in excuse to release a remastered Badlands as well (also on Bd).

PopcornTreeCt 06-23-08 05:23 PM

They've got to release this on Blu-ray. Great news though. But c'mon Warner!!

BuckNaked2k 06-23-08 06:34 PM

30 extra minutes?

I thought there was supposed to be a 4-hour Director's Cut waiting around somewhere... :hscratch:

Giles 06-23-08 10:59 PM

too bad New Line merged into it's parent company Warner's since if they hadn't a DTS-MA soundtrack would have been included. As for the uncomfirmed HiDef release, the theatrical cut has been shown on Cinemax (I believe) in hi defination no less.

Labor 06-24-08 02:57 PM

DVD active have an advert with the cover available

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...ew-world5.html


Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
30 extra minutes?

I thought there was supposed to be a 4-hour Director's Cut waiting around somewhere... :hscratch:

Definitely not. There was only ever talk of a ~3 hour cut that Malick himself was working on.

BuckNaked2k 06-24-08 03:13 PM


Originally Posted by Labor
Definitely not. There was only ever talk of a ~3 hour cut that Malick himself was working on.

Hmmm....maybe I was thinking of Thin Red Line.

foofighters7 06-24-08 03:42 PM

underrated film..not The Thin Red Line but still good. Suprised by an extended cut, even though I heard rumors.

Now if they can get an extended cut of TTRL

hotsexyboi 06-24-08 04:13 PM

I will defenitly be buying the DVD for the 30 extra minutes. :)

MrStayPuft 06-24-08 04:24 PM

Kinda sucks that they are using the same artwork that was offered as a Best Buy exclusive, I already have that slipcover! Oh well, I'm a fan and will still buy it.

Labor 06-24-08 04:31 PM


Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
Hmmm....maybe I was thinking of Thin Red Line.

Yeah.

Originally Thin Red Line featured Adrien Brody as the main character, but in the end after Malick changed various things for the theatrical final cut he basically became a background character and Jim Caviezels character morphed into the lead (and Brody had no idea about this and didn't know until he saw the film at the premiere...heh)

So you can imagine how much footage the movie had. I think I read somewhere that an extra long cut of the film ran 5 ~ 6 hours in total.

toddly6666 06-25-08 10:14 PM

Yay! Great news after holding out from spending around 40 bucks on the Italian PAL version!

TheMovieman 10-03-08 04:58 PM

Hey, I just got my copy and although there's supposed to be a 10-part documentary it is not on the back cover or on the disc.





On a side note, can the search function go through an overhaul or something? I had to go back 19 pages to find this thread...

Aragorn84 10-03-08 10:48 PM


Originally Posted by TheMovieman (Post 8982311)
Hey, I just got my copy and although there's supposed to be a 10-part documentary it is not on the back cover or on the disc.

Well, I guess that's good for compression - and the doc is on the old disc anyway, so no big deal. Still, it's annoying that this didn't get an elaborate release. It's obvious that New Line had this on the back burner and it's only now getting released due to the folding into Warner Bros. They really didn't care about this movie too much, did they? :(

Phod 10-04-08 01:02 AM

So there's nothing new on the disc except for the longer cut?

Apple Gooncha 10-04-08 11:09 AM

So, how many versions of this movie are there? I've read 4, but the only ones I know of are the 135, 150, and now 172 minute cuts.

toddly6666 10-06-08 11:32 PM

Here's a DVD review of the Extended cut:

http://www.dvdmg.com/newworldextended.shtml

PopcornTreeCt 10-06-08 11:48 PM


Originally Posted by toddly6666 (Post 8988361)
Here's a DVD review of the Extended cut:

http://www.dvdmg.com/newworldextended.shtml

Wow, 37 minutes longer. Nice.

I have my pre-ordered from Warner. Hopefully, it'll get here soon. The New World seems like it would be demo quality for Blu-ray but alas no such release is on the horizon.

JOE29 10-07-08 12:47 PM

So with the 37 minute longer cut, that's great and everything but what is longer?
I hope it's not the ending of the movie when Pocahontas leaves her villiage. I thought that part up until the ending of the movie dragged on horribly.
Now if the extra 37 minutes is for the begining of the movie with added indian attacks then hell yea, that would be great. Needless to say I will be finding out for myself next week.


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