Matthew Chmiel

Weren't the extras originally announced when Sony was gearing up to put out the Blu-ray essentials re-release of the films?

I'm not believing anything until someone has a copy in their hands with all of the DVD bonus material ported over.

joltman

They weren't announced, they were just listed on Sony's site. This appears to be a press release, so while it might not be 100% correct, I think it's safe to say we'll get the extras this time.

flansered

This makes sense, due to my finally ordering the British set off Amazon UK last week. I guess I'll just keep that and stick the extra discs in the case.

Doctorossi

Has anyone seen any official claims of new transfers/compression on these yet? I'd be a little surprised if they didn't have them, but, you know... not that surprised.

TylerDurden_73

per marvel .com

I don't see the extras for spiderman 2.1 listed though...



Just in time for this summer’s highly anticipated release of "The Amazing Spider-Man," in theaters July 3, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is re-releasing "Spider-Man," "Spider-Man 2" and "Spider-Man 3" on Blu-ray with UltraViolet on June 12. Each edition includes new, collectable O-Ring packaging, as well as a code for owners to enter at a movie ticket redemption site (www.sonymoviecash.com/ASM), where they can see a sneak peek of "The Amazing Spider-Man" and print their free movie ticket offer*. The "Spider-Man" Blu-ray includes two never-before-seen bonus features “Spider Sense Over Movie Trivia Game” and “The Spider-Man Cutting Room.” The "Spider-Man 2" Blu-ray includes both previously released theatrical and extended versions of the film, with additional footage and fight sequences not seen in theaters.

UltraViolet is included on each edition, allowing owners of the Blu-ray to add the films to their Digital Right Library, enabling them to download or instantly stream the film.

The critically-acclaimed trilogy based on the Marvel Comics characters, which boast a combined worldwide box office gross of almost $2.5 billion, stars Tobey Maguire ("Seabiscuit," "The Great Gatsby") as Peter Parker (alias Spider-Man), Kirsten Dunst ("Meloncolia") as Mary Jane Watson, and James Franco ("Rise of the Planet of the Apes") as Harry Osborn. All three releases are directed by Sam Rami ("Evil Dead" trilogy). The series also features spectacular villains, with Willem Dafoe ("The Boondock Saints") as Green Goblin/Norman Osborn in "Spider-Man," Alfred Molina ("The Da Vinci Code") as Doc Ock/Dr. Otto Octavius in "Spider-Man 2," and Thomas Haden Church ("Easy A," "Sideways") as Sandman/Flint Marko and Topher Grace ("Predators") as Venom / Eddie Brock in "Spider-Man 3."


"Spider-Man" Blu-ray box art

New to the "Spider-Man" Blu-ray:

“Spider Sense Trivia Challenge” -- Rise to the ultimate web-slinging challenge as you test your "Spider-Man" movie knowledge in this over feature trivia game. Do you have the spider sense to achieve the highest score?
“The Spider-man Cutting Room” -- Create and share your own video using clips and music from the movie!
New collectible O-Ring packaging
"Spider-Man" Blu-ray Bonus Features Also Include:

Filmmakers and Cast Commentary Sam Raimi, Laura Ziskin, Grant Curtis, and Kirsten Dunst
Visual Effects Designer & Crew Commentary John Dykstra & Special Effects Crew
Tobey Maguire and J.K. Simmons Commentary
“Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century”
HBO Making of "Spider-Man"
“Spider-Mania” an E! Entertainment Special
Director Profile: Sam Raimi
Composer Profile: Danny Elfman
Costume Design Featurette
Seven Behind The Scenes of "Spider-Man" Featurettes
Screen Tests with Tobey Maguire, J.K. Simmons, and CGI Spider-Man
Costume and Makeup Tests
Gag/Outtake Reel
Six Muti-angle Webisodes
Music Video: “Hero” performed by Chad Kroeger and featuring Josey Scott. Performed by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, Saliva vocalist Josey Scott, Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron, and Theory Of A Dead Man guitarist Tyler Connolly
Music Video: “What We're All About” performed by Sum 41

"Spider-Man 2" Blu-ray box art

New to the "Spider-Man 2" Blu-ray:

New collectible O-Ring packaging
"Spider-Man 2" Blu-ray Bonus Features Also Include:

Commentary with cast and crew (Theatrical Version)
Technical commentary (Theatrical Version)
Commentary with Producer Laura Ziskin and Screen Writer Alvin Sargent (Extended Version)
Blooper Reel
12 Part Making of -- Making the Amazing Featurette
Hero in Crisis Featurette
Ock-Umentary Featurette
Five-Part Visual Effects Breakdown

"Spider-Man 3" Blu-ray box art

New to the "Spider-Man 3" Blu-ray:

New collectible O-Ring packaging
"Spider-Man 3" Blu-ray Bonus Features Also Include:

Commentary with Director and Cast
Filmmaker Commentary
Bloopers
Concept Gallery: Sketches
Concept Gallery: Paintings
Concept Gallery: Sculptures
Photo Gallery: Special Effects
Photo Gallery: Director and Cast
Music Video: “Signal Fire” by Snow Patrol
"Spider-Man" has a run time of approximately 121 minutes and is rated PG-13 for stylized violence and action. "Spider-Man 2" Theatrical version has a run time of approximate 127 minutes and is rated PG-13 for stylized action violence. Extended version "Spider-Man 2.1" has a run time of approximate 136 minutes and is NOT RATED. "Spider-Man 3" has a run time of approximate 139 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence.



*Up to $10 at participating theaters.



More on Marvel.com: http://marvel.com/news/story/18434/o...#ixzz1qzDflExZ

joltman

I was comparing the special features list with DVD Compare's listing for the first two films, and it looks like it would still be missing a handful of features from the DVDs. If there's an AV upgrade for the first two, it would be worth it, though I doubt the third would have much if any of an upgrade. I actually wouldn't be surprised if the third one is the same as the first disc of the current version.

Mr. Cinema

Blu-ray.com mentions the audio tracks for all 3 will now be 5.1 DTS-HD MA. And it does appear the bonus disc from part 3 is not included.

mattysemo247

So no new video transfers, correct?

Solid Snake

bonus disc?

islandclaws

Man, those covers are hideous. Part of me wants to upgrade these, but I just don't think they hold up at all. Maybe SM2, but the first is severely dated and the third is, well... we all know.

And only $10 movie cash? That won't cover a ticket at any showing in CA.

dolphinboy

Unless they release this as a set, I'll just keep 3 from the trilogy. The sound might not be as good, but the movie is bad enough where I won't mind.

I'll upgrade the first 2 and just give the bare bones blus that I have to friends or family.

I did really enjoy the first two and this was one of my first blu-ray purchases and I didn't know they'd drop extra features and all the things that I know now.

The double dip on 1 and 2 is something I'll just have to live with to get the extras.

I can't believe, though, they didn't just release 3 the way it was in the first trilogy. Add features back to one and two, but leave off the extra disc from 3. Ugh. Why do the studios make such dumb decisions?

Mr. Cinema

The disc of bonus material, ie disc 2.

Solid Snake

ah...so just Disc 2. Disc 2 was jam packed like a motherfucker, no?

islandclaws

I have the Target exclusive. Didn't that have 3 discs? That might be what some are referring to.

Mr. Cinema

This was posted on blu-ray.com as to what is missing from previous releases:

TheMovieman

It should be noted that Spider-Man 3 has a TrueHD 5.1 track, not DTS-HD MA...

Mr. Cinema

TheMovieman

Having these, the covers aren't great, but not too bad.

I had a 3-disc BD case so I took the second disc for SM3 and a bonus disc that I think I got from Circuit City and put it in there as well.

Really sucks Sony didn't just port everything over to make an ultimate set or something, though I am glad all the commentaries are available.

Bluelitespecial

2 is still my favorite, but the 3rd one is better than the 1st. I might buy theses still never seen them on blu.

b2net

Yeah these still dont seem worth a double dip for those of us with the original blus (that kept our DVDs for the special features)

Solid Snake

I dont think I'll ever get these on BD. How sad...the lack of all those features is actually the big deal for me.

JeffTheAlpaca

I got the original dvds and the original blu-ray so I don't think this is worth it plus it has the crappy covers as mentioned.

I wonder if there will be a new Batman Blu-ray release since the original is OOP

Mr. Cinema

Most of the DVD features are added to parts 1 and 2. They dropped the features disc in part 3 for some reason.

Amazon and Best Buy.com both have $11.99 prices for each. I'd order from Amazon, but they haven't added any promo about a free ticket to the new film. Regarding movie cash titles, they usually don't get those.

For the MIB movies, they added a free ticket promo near the release date. I may just get these in store to get multiple tickets.

b2net

The reason I am holding out is the term "most"... Most of the features are added.. and also.. dropping the features disc for part 3.. er.. uh.. no thanks.. even with free movie tickets.. which btw.. you can get by eating a lot of cheez-its..

Mr. Cinema

The copies from Amazon don't include the free ticket. I didn't see any at Walmart nor a placeholder. Best Buy has them for $11.99 each, although the signage says $12.99.

Target I believe is $14.99 each.