Avatar Extended Collector's Edition Coming Nov. 16

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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has released the specs for its Avatar Extended Collector's Edition, coming to Blu-ray and DVD on November 16. Here is the full press release:

Director James Cameron is unlocking the secrets of Pandora and taking fans on a guided tour of his vision with the highly anticipated release of AVATAR Extended Collector's Edition on Blu-ray and DVD releasing November 16th in North America and rolling out internationally from November 15th. These exclusive Extended Collector's Editions come with iconic, collectible packaging to get fans to experience Pandora like never before. With three versions of the film, AVATAR fans will get an all-new extended cut of the film and hours of never-before seen material including over 45 minutes of amazing deleted scenes!

"I told our team --- let's do the ultimate box set of Avatar, with everything in it the fans could possibly want. There's an extended length cut that's sixteen minutes longer, plus documentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, artwork and over 45 minutes of deleted scenes. Everything worth putting into a special edition is in this set," said James Cameron.

The three-disc AVATAR Extended Collector's Edition Blu-ray and Theatrical Special Edition Re-Release DVD will both feature the original theatrical release, a special edition re-release, family audio track with all objectionable language removed and new collector's extended cut with sixteen more minutes including an exclusive alternate opening Earth scene. Viewers will journey to the depths of Pandora with filmmakers during "Capturing Avatar" an in-depth feature length documentary covering the 16 year filmmaker journey including all new interviews with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew exploring James Cameron's unique vision for the film seen by more than 310 million people worldwide. The Oscar and Golden Globe winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in over $2.7 billion in worldwide box office. It is also the top-selling Blu-ray disc of all time.

The AVATAR Extended Collector's Edition Blu-ray will also have even more bonus material and interactive viewing. Through the unparalleled, interactive technology of Blu-ray, fans can dive further into the world of the Na'vi and experience the #1 international sensation from behind the scenes, with a "master class" on the production of the film. Leveraging the interactivity of Blu-ray, viewers can experience the full film in three stages of production: Performance Capture, Template (1990's video game version) and Final as well as a composite of all stages in "Pandora's Box". This will be supported with interviews by Jim Cameron and the filmmakers and serve as a "master class" on the making of AVATAR.

AVATAR Extended Collection's Edition: 3-Disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray:

Disc One

· Original Theatrical Version

· Special Edition Re-Release

· Collector's Extended Cut

o 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Family Audio Track (All Objectionable Language Removed)

· Original Theatrical Release

· Special Edition Re-release

Disc Two

· "Capturing Avatar" An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew

· Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes

· Production Materials

Disc Three

· Open "Pandora's Box" and go deeper into the filmmaker process

· Interactive Scene Deconstruction: Explore the various stages of production through 3 different viewing modes

· Production Shorts: 17 featurettes covering performance capture, scoring the film, 3D fusion camera, stunts and much more

· Avatar Archives including original scriptment, 300 page screenplay and the extensive Pandorapedia

· BD-live Portal with additional bonus materials

AVATAR Collector's Edition: 3-Disc Special Edition DVD:

Disc One

· Original Theatrical Version

· Special Edition Re-release

· Collector’s Extended Cut

o 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Disc Two

· Original Theatrical Version

· Special Edition Re-release

· Collector's Extended Cut

Disc Three

· "Capturing Avatar" An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew

· Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes




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[Goodfellow]

Why do we not have a 3D version yet? The 3D is the only thing that makes this movie any good, without it, it is pointless. I'd rather have Dances with Wolves on Blu-Ray first.

[Jacob T. Paschal]

Why do we not have a 3D version yet? The 3D is the only thing that makes this movie any good, without it, it is pointless. I'd rather have Dances with Wolves on Blu-Ray first.

It won't be financially viable for them to release a 3D version now when so few TVs are 3D. Also, they can make even more money by releasing the film a third time.

[Goodfellow]

It won't be financially viable for them to release a 3D version now when so few TVs are 3D. Also, they can make even more money by releasing the film a third time.

Financially viable? How do companies expect to push a format if no one is going to support it? Why should someone pay $2500 for a 3D TV that has a total of five movies out when they could buy a TV with the same specs minus the 3D for $1200? I really want a 3D TV, and am saving money for it, but if they aren't going to release the new releases in 3D in the next three months, I'm not even going to waste my money on one.

[Dragonpiece]

Damn you guys, I picked up the blu ray already.

[Toon Master]

Well it's about time we got some special features to go along with Avatar. The first release of the film earlier this year was terrible. With nothing but the movie on the first release I did not bother to buy it. Half of the time I enjoy watching the special features more then watching the actual movie so this will be a buy for me in November along with Toy Story 3.