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[Loomis]

No, it's not all that it "could" or probably "should" be, but it's still way ahead of the lame edition that came out last year.

I don't see any evidence to suggest it's "way" ahead. Slightly ahead, sure.

I'm in the camp that sighs about no EE probably ever coming

Same here.

but thankfully, CR is an incredible film even without that.

Agreed. The lack of an EE is not one of my gripes about how this new release seems to be shaping up, because I never expected an EE anyway.

I do wonder, though, why everybody's getting so indignant about getting "cheated" and whatnot. This has been the standard for nearly a decade: Theatrical release, DVD release, movie-geek DVD release 1-2 years later. This is nothing new, and nothing that should have been unexpected.

My complaint is not that there's an SE round the corner, which was something entirely expected and something I'd welcome if it looked worth buying. My complaint is that this SE seems to be a thin and halfhearted affair in terms of extras. If it had the in-depth docs, screentests, trailers, etc. that many of us would like it to have, as well as more than one commentary track, I wouldn't consider it a cheat.

Obviously, I'm aware that, for financial, legal, etc. reasons, The Powers That Be can't produce these DVDs to the exact specifications of Bond fans, but on the strength of what we know so far it's hard to see that this new release is anything to write home about.

[MarcAngeDraco]

Ah. When I read the list, I read Cut Scenes as one feature; Taxes, Rescue & Recovery, and Former Boyfriend? as three more. If you are correct, I will be somewhat less excited about the prospect of picking this new edition up.

I originally read that as the case too, but then I realized that it doesn't make a lot of sense to have "Taxes" as a feature title, and it does fit some deleted material. I think those are our deleted scenes, gentlemen. Interesting material, but perhaps not worth buying a new DVD for.

That's how I had originally read it myself (and therefore why I was wondering what deleted scenes would be included).

I will be rather disappointed if there are just those three deleted scenes...

[Turn]

Any other details or cover art for this yet? We're only about five weeks away from it coming out and I'm getting ready.

I've noticed you can get the first release, standard DVD, for well under $10 and sales on the Blu-Ray version as well.

[Harmsway]

No cover art, yet. I imagine it'll be released soon, though.

[DamnCoffee]

Still no news? The release is only a month away!

[stamper]

I told you guys it moved to november in France, probably the same for the USA ?

[Qwerty]

I told you guys it moved to november in France, probably the same for the USA ?

Where did you mention that, stamper?

[stamper]

Somewhere in this thread ? I got the word right from the publisher.

[Blonde Bond]

That makes sense, when we're talking about Sony. They want to release this dvd at the dawn of the release of that fancy new flick, they've got in store for us.

[TimothyDaltonisJamesBond]

This DVD is not coming out June 3rd. As others have pointed out already, neither Amazon or any of the retail stores list it on their sites. And when you link to Sony Home Entertainment's upcoming releases site, http://www.sonypictu...o/upcoming.html, you see that Casino Royale is not listed as part of their June 3rd releases. Sony's site lists the DVD but does not give a release date.

[dinovelvet]

I guess that settles it then. We'll probably see it released in the last week of October, with the obligatory "movie cash" ticket to get $10 off admission to Quantum of Solace.

[Professor Dent]

I guess that settles it then. We'll probably see it released in the last week of October, with the obligatory "movie cash" ticket to get $10 off admission to Quantum of Solace.

That would be a welcome change. I don't remember the "movie cash" being offered with the Bond movies before.

[Donovan Mayne-Nicholls]

The more I know, the less enthused I am about this release. I welcome the inclusion of the previous edition special features but, do we really need Bond Girls Are Forever? the only reason it was included in the first issue was to make it a little bulkier. I fear it'll be all new features in one disc and a second disc replicating exactly the other issue. There's no indication the trailers will be around this time and Sony has a habit of not including the trailers in their so-called special editions. What about?
-the 12 mini-featurettes from the official website.
-2 virtual room explorations from the sets (also from the website).
-Heineken's ad featuring Eva Green.
-the uncut international/US/UK versions in one disc via seamless branching.
-MTV's making the video.

[Mr. Somerset]

Not too far away. I'm looking forward to it as the current release was a disappointment. Wonder what the cover art looks like?

[Qwerty]

'Casino Royale' Collector's Edition DVD Delayed

Fans are going to have to wait longer for the 3-disc version of Daniel Craig's debut 007 film

[sharpshooter]

Surprise, surprise.

[K1Bond007]

I didn't even realize it "had" a release date of anything other than October or November to coincide with the release of Quantum of Solace. I think the whole June thing was a mistake and this was always the plan Seriously...

[zencat]

I didn't even realize it "had" a release date of anything other than October or November to coincide with the release of Quantum of Solace. I think the whole June thing was a mistake and this was always the plan Seriously...

Agreed. I never believed the June release. DVD Times had it wrong. And, besides, weren't they talking about a French release anyway?

[Odd Jobbies]

Maybe it's a short delay, in order to get the QoS teaser trailer on the disc!

[MarcAngeDraco]

I didn't even realize it "had" a release date of anything other than October or November to coincide with the release of Quantum of Solace. I think the whole June thing was a mistake and this was always the plan Seriously...

I agree. The June date always seemed suspect.

[craigbegins]

June would have been such a random time to release it anyway. Dissapointing we have such a big wait for QoS and now this DVD

[mrsbonds_ppk]

I was wondering when this DVD was going to be released. I could wait

[ImTheMoneypenny]

I'm probably a sucker, very true. I was pining for the original CR dvd, so bad I could barely wait for it once CR left the theatre, and I'll be chomping at the bit for this one too. Chalk it up to a case of mild Bond related Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I collect multiple editions of Fleming Bond novels and I'll collect multiple dvd releases.

[Qwerty]

I collect multiple editions of Fleming Bond novels and I'll collect multiple dvd releases.

You're definitely not the only one.

[Turn]

I collect multiple editions of Fleming Bond novels and I'll collect multiple dvd releases.

You're definitely not the only one.

Count me in that group. I hope I may have a Blu Ray player by that time.

[Qwerty]

DVD Times had it wrong. And, besides, weren't they talking about a French release anyway?

The DVD Times article specifically referred to a Region 1 release. But, as we can see now, that definitely ain't happening this upcoming Tuesday.

[stamper]

A small bit of news, this CE will appear day and date also as a double Blu-Ray disc, for those who own a PS3 or BR player here. This will be a better deal than the 3 disc version with one disc you already have (ie the content will be more thoughtfully spread)

[Rene Mathis]

Aus site www.ezydvd.com.au have a release date down for october 22, 3 disc deluxe edition

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Will this mark the first time a film has been re-released on Blu-ray?

[Skudor]

Will this mark the first time a film has been re-released on Blu-ray?

Good point. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing though.