DVDA

You do know you're supposed to remove the shrinkwrap, right?

wm lopez

On like the SEINFELDS, GODFATHER sets I just cut out the opening and keep the rest of the cover sealed.

hanshotfirst1138

A version of the theatrical cut, which wasn't quite really but was called such with Spielberg's blessing, was on the Criterion Collection LD. Spielberg really went "Lucas" on that film with the changes and his so-called director's cut, and this is, to the very best of my knowledge, the first time that all three versions have seen the light of day.

DVDA

You do know that they make plastic sleeves for DVDs, and that shrinkwrap continues to shrink, especially when cut? You're free to do whatever floats your boat, but that would be way too sloppy for me. Complaining about a set that doesn't allow you to get at the discs without removing the shrinkwrap is a little extreme, though. They don't take that practice into account when designing boxed sets, nor should they.

DVDA

That definitely answers my question, thanks.

hasslein

I do the same thing, cut the shrink wrap and leave it on, to protect the packaging from wear. I just cut the close encounters wrap and slid it off, removed the discs, and slid it back on.... Leaving the shrink wrap on doesn't look sloppy, in fact it makes your collection look more "pristine" IMHO

By the way, how does a ship, with all the lights beaming from the bottom, cast a shadow? Are they supposed to be in stealth mode, with the lights off?

DVDA

Well, everyone's entitled to their opinion, but the fact that shrinkwrap is intended to be thrown away kind of makes me feel like my estimation of shrinkwrap as trash is more than just an opinion. Hey, do what you want, though....

DIVX Rulz

Are all the extras from the old 2 disc SD version on the new 3 disc version... those being

Making-Of Documentary
1977 Featurette "Watching The Skies"
11 Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailers

Just wanted to make sure before I sold off my old 2 disc version

Thanks

RD1973

The new set is missing the deleted scenes. Although most of them are probably in the different versions of the movie.

aintnosin

One deleted scene that is definitely missing is the hilarious alternate meeting between Truffaut and Bob Balaban.

Cameron

anybody have a scan of the DVD version with exclusive soundtrack. someone that didn't open it and has the stickers on it still. I need it for dvdaf

Giles

actually no that isn't the case, all the deleted scenes were never included in any of the three previous versions of the film.

hasslein

Sony has changed the packaging, its much better now, the same artwork, only its an outer heavy cardboard slipcover instead of a fold open box. Going to trade mine out.

whotony

trade yours out?