AUDITION (R1 Keepcase version) Question
 

If anyone has this I just have a question.

Did this come with an insert? Also did the insert only have a picture printed on one side, unlike the digipak that has a fold out?

Thanks!

yep...Chapters on one side, blank on the other.

thanks!

The keepcase copy of Audition I received in the Takashi Miike boxset didn't have an insert. However, the digipack version did. I've never seen a standalone keepcase version... and I doubt I ever will!

Shouldn't this be in the regular DVDTalk forum?

digipack version? where? which one is OOP?

Both. The digipack is harder to find, as Ventura allegedly produced fewer of them.

I've seen 3, they did exist, you know. ;)

Yeah, I meant I can't verify whether the keepcase version had an insert.

All three packaging variations are OOP. The digipack, the keepcase, and the Takashi Miike Collection boxset. They actually switched Audition to a keepcase so that the boxset wouldn't contain a digipack and two keepcases.

But, keep in mind that there is a re-release of Audition in R1 scheduled this year, with an anamorphic transfer. If you really need the film (and you do) I'd suggest getting the Tartan Extreme Collector's Edition for $20-$30 USD. It's fantastic, a nice three panel digipack in a slipcase, and the transfer is stunning. Just make sure you don't get the older Tartan Extreme version, from what I heard it's pretty junky. The only negative is that it's a PAL transfer, so if you can't stand the speedup wait for the new R1.

Still don't understand why this thread is in the International Forum?

Well, you just brought up the Tartan Extreme CE, so now it belongs here... good job -rolleyes-

Mine did not come with one. Also, with respect to the R1 re-release, there will be some new extras included (I believe a commentary by Ryo Ishibashi and perhaps an interview, as well).

Nah, people have recommended the CE in Audition threads in the main DVD Talk forum. This threads initial query and responses all have to do with the R1 version. Sounds like the R1 keepcase didn't come w/ inserts, although that conflicts w/ what Andvil said earlier - maybe he confused the keepcase and digipack versions?

Thanks DrG with the updates. An Ishibashi commentary would be way cool.

the only reason why I started this in the international forum is because I wasn't getting answers in the DVDtalk forum. I also assumed there would be a lot of Miike fans roaming the international forums. sorry.

also I was just double checking on the insert because my girlfriend found this for me used for $10 bucks so I was just making sure everything was legit.

I have the keepcase version and mine did come with an insert.