When I heard that an Extended Cut Collector’s Edition Bluray of Avatar was announced before the movie was even released to retail shelves, I thanked them for warning me they would be Lucas’ing the release and held off buying a copy. (They are doing this for Lord of the Rings too – so I don’t yet own it on Blu)
But now official details have been revealed to my inbox:
Exclusive Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Boxset:
Extremely Limited UK Fan Pack- only 1000 copies available
Limited Edition, numbered solid box with exclusive artwork
Exclusive James Cameron signed film cell
“Making of Avatar” hardback book
Contains Extended Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition- 3 discs:
Disc OneOriginal Theatrical Version
Special Edition Re-Release
Collector’s Extended Cut
Over 15 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening
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 ThreeOpen “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 Extended Collection’s Edition: 3-Disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray:Disc One
Original Theatrical Version
Special Edition Re-Release
Collector’s Extended Cut
Over 15 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening
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 ThreeOpen “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 & Two
Original Theatrical Version
Special Edition Re-release
Collector’s Extended Cut
Over 15 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening
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
Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition will be available in stores and online starting November 15th (UK) and November 16th (US).
I really enjoyed the release, and this Collector’s Edition is exactly what I was waiting for.
It does however fall in that moretorium on spending my wife enforces on me at this time of year. Not because we need the money, but because I keep buying stuff and that leaves family with nothing to buy me for Christmas!
