Alternate takes and deleted scenes are not the same thing.

A lack of deleted scenes in this case is due to the fact that Nolan and Co. planned it all out prior to shooting, removing scenes in the script they could tell wouldn't work and therefore wouldn't be worth shooting. That's my reasoning for it, anyway.

"Kill the Batman" comes to mind immediately.

I'm certain there are scenes that were shot that didn't make it into the film. And of course there were alternate takes that weren't used in the final film. That's how filmmaking works.

However, none of that means that there is material that the filmmaker would consider "deleted scenes" to be presented on a DVD release. I believe the spirit of what Nolan said is that every scene that he wanted in the film made it into the final cut, so there are no "deleted scenes" to be shown. I'm sure there is plenty of material on the cutting room floor and Nolan simply wants to leave it there, which makes perfect sense.

From DVDActive.com:

They have a shot of the back cover confirming that the 2-Disc DVD also includes the IMAX scenes.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...rk-knight.html

I REALLY want the Batpod collectible, but, unfortunately, it looks like it will only be for Blu-Ray. I don't have a Blu-Ray player. I hope that, somehow, they'll see that they should also release this for DVD buyers, as well

Edit: I had posted the images from DVDActive, but, since they are such assholes, it says that the images are exclusive to them. BULL. They are of a freaking DVD that EVERYONE will have. Anyway, if you want to see the images, just click on the link above.

Does it unsettle anyone that the two documetaries aren't listed?

I'm praying this will end up being another Departed - the Scorsese documentary being on the disc and them accidentally leaving it off the case - but knowing it's WB, I'm not holding my breath.

"In their original IMAX framing"....so not re-formatted to 1.78:1 or 1.66:1 like the Blu-ray will have but instead the original 1.43:1?

Funny how the DVD cover offers a LOT more information on the extras.

How do I prepare myself to be wowed? Should I wear a seatbelt?

It is unsettling that they don't list the two documentaries for the 2-Disc DVD. I, like you, hope that they are there, and this is just a case of them leaving them off the the packaging. If they aren't there, that means they are giving DVD owners the shaft, and rewarding those who buy the Blu-Ray version. When will they learn that not everyone has a Blu-Ray player, not everyone wants one, and there are those who would like to own one, but, can't afford the cost of a television that can display high-def movies, plus the cost of a Blu-Ray player. Especially during these difficult economic times.

In fact, if the two documentaries are left off the 2-Disc DVD release, I may just pass on it altogether, and either get the single-disc, or just wait until I can afford to buy a high-definition set and Blu-Ray player. In that case, it will be quite a while before I pick it up, but, at least they won't be getting my money for a sub-par release.

They're not the assholes, they just don't want assholes like you linking directly to their images and using up all their bandwidth.

Best thing would be to not prepare at all. And if you do wanna prepare then prepare to not be wowed - then you might get wowed. :)

I wasn't attacking you, so, you should just shut it.

I don't know what your problem is, but, back off. At any rate, clicking their link and making people go to their site is the reason they don't want people using images, which are not exclusive to them. Just as much bandwidth would be used by people visiting the site. So, your argument is invalid. Besides, I was actually just kidding about them being "assholes". I enjoy visiting that site, I just don't understand the whole "Images are exclusive" to them thing, because, they aren't.

Must. Have. Batpod.

Is this going to be a retailer exclusive?

I don't believe so. It will be available only with the Blu-Ray version, though, from all accounts.

While he said it in a really jerky way, hotlinking photos is indeed bandwidth stealing. More info below:

http://www.tipz.net/Bandwidth.htm

you can pre-order today
http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=668888011

Just like I don't understand your love for the comma.

As for Batman, I'll be picking up the Blu-Ray version. It's an instant day one purchase.

= J

Actually, you could just save those pictures, post them on a free image hosting site and hotlinking it back over here ... it's not that difficult, just a few clicks away : )

Can't wait to see the various editions from Best Buy, Target , Walmart and etc

I was in FYE yesterday and they said they will have an exclusive steelbook for TDK. Just a heads up...

They told me that too. Once Future Shop or another site posts it online, can we get pictures?

And I don't understand the = J.

I think it's some undiscovered species of emoticon.

I always thought his name was James or something and intead of putting the "-" he put the equals sign.

Never cared enough to ask I guess.

Hmmm... that would make sense. I always thought it was just supposed to be a crooked smile instead of the normal =)

Yeah, i'm pretty sure that's the case and I think the name is Jason. I've just always thought it was silly to sign posts, but we've had that discussion before elsewhere :)

At least he doesn't sign each post with:

Cheers,
The = J