The two billion-dollar box office phenomenon and winner of 11 Academy Awards®, TITANIC,
makes its highly anticipated debut on Blu-ray 2D and 3D on September
10, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Available in high
definition for the first time ever, James Cameron’s timeless and
unforgettable tour de force will be presented in stunning 2D and 3D,
providing a cinematic in-home experience of TITANIC like never before.
James Cameron commented, “Blu-ray extends TITANIC’s
immersive 3D theatrical experience into audiences’ homes, where their
living room becomes the backdrop for big spectacular environments and
intense action, as well as profoundly intimate human moments, allowing
generations of fans—new and old—to truly become part of the movie like
never before.”
Presented in a four-disc 2D Blu-ray/DVD
combo pack with Digital Copy or, for the ultimate experience in fully
immersive 3D, in a four-disc Blu-ray 3D and 2D combo pack with Digital
Copy, this high-definition presentation of TITANIC
is a must have for film fans’ home media collections. Both sets
feature more than 2 ½ hours of new bonus footage never-before-released
on disc, including a fascinating in-depth exploration of the film with
James Cameron, as well as documentary footage produced by National
Geographic with James Cameron that brings the world’s leading RMS
Titanic experts together to solve the lingering mysteries of why and how
the “unsinkable” ship sank.
The sets also boast
additional special features including 30 deleted scenes, over 60
behind-the-scenes featurettes, a look at the groundbreaking visual effects, over 2,000 photos, three commentaries and much, much more. TITANIC will also be available in a two-disc DVD set with deleted scenes and, for the first time ever, for digital download.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the roles that would make them global stars, TITANIC
tells the story of the epic romance between two star-crossed lovers set
against the backdrop of the legendary and ill-fated maiden voyage of
the “ship of dreams.”
Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
The TITANIC Blu-ray
containing the feature film is presented in 1080p high definition with
English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1
Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description
and English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. The DVDs are
presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1
Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital,
Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English,
French and Spanish subtitles.
The disc breakdown is as follows:
Disc 1 (Blu-ray):
- Feature film in high definition
- Commentary by director James Cameron
- Cast and Crew Commentary
- Historical Commentary by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall
Disc 2 (DVD):
- Feature film in standard definition (Part 1)
Disc 3 (DVD):
- Feature film in standard definition (Part 2)
Disc 4 (Blu-ray):
- Documentaries
- Reflections on Titanic—NEW!
- Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron—NEW!
- Deleted Scenes with commentary by James Cameron
- Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
- Construction Timelapse
- Deep Dive Presentation—Narrated by James Cameron
- $200,000,001: A Ship’s Odyssey—the Titanic Crew Video
- Videomatics
- Visual Effects
- Music Video—“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
- Trailers
- TV Spots
- Still Galleries
- Titanic Scriptment by James Cameron
- Storyboard Sequences
- Production Artwork
- Photographs
- Ken Marshall’s Painting Gallery
- Concept Posters and One Sheets
- By the Numbers
- Bibliography
- Titanic Parodies
- MTV’s 1998 Movie Awards skit
- Saturday Night Live skit
- Titanic in 30 Seconds
Four-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack
The TITANIC Blu-ray
3D and Blu-ray containing the feature film are presented in 1080p high
definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 Dolby
Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English
Audio Description and English, English SDH, French and Spanish
subtitles.
The disc breakdown is as follows:
Disc 1 (Blu-ray 3D):
- Feature film in high definition and 3D (Part 1)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray 3D):
- Feature film in high definition and 3D (Part 2)
Disc 3 (Blu-ray):
- Feature film in high definition
- Commentary by director James Cameron
- Cast and Crew Commentary
- Historical Commentary by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall
Disc 4 (Blu-ray):
- Documentaries
- Reflections on Titanic—NEW!
- Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron—NEW!
- Deleted Scenes with commentary by James Cameron
- Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
- Construction Timelapse
- Deep Dive Presentation—Narrated by James Cameron
- $200,000,001: A Ship’s Odyssey—the Titanic Crew Video
- Videomatics
- Visual Effects
- Music Video—“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
- Trailers
- TV Spots
- Still Galleries
- Titanic Scriptment by James Cameron
- Storyboard Sequences
- Production Artwork
- Photographs
- Ken Marshall’s Painting Gallery
- Concept Posters and One Sheets
- By the Numbers
- Bibliography
- Titanic Parodies
- MTV’s 1998 Movie Awards skit
- Saturday Night Live skit
- Titanic in 30 Seconds
Two-Disc DVD
The TITANIC DVDs
are presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English
5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital,
Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English,
French and Spanish subtitles. The disc breakdown is as follows:
Disc 1 (DVD):
- Feature film in standard definition (Part 1)
Disc 2 (DVD):
- Feature film in standard definition (Part 2)
- Deleted Scenes with commentary by James Cameron
Digital Download
The digital download includes the following:
- Feature film in standard or high definition
- Deleted Scenes
- Still Galleries
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My Thoughts:
TITANTIC is by far my favorite film. And, when I heard they were coming out with this film on Blu-ray 2D and 3D, for the first time, on September
10, 2012, I had to get my hands on a copy. Paramount Home Media Distribution made my day this past Tuesday, when I was sent a copy of TITANTIC on Blu-ray 2D and 3D, along with a couple other TITANTIC goodies (CD and leather bound notebook (which Savannah is using to doodle with).
My parents were here visiting on Tuesday, so when the girls went down for a nap, I invited them in the family room to watch the movie with me. They were not aware that a new version of the movie was released, so they were in for a treat, as was I . Now, I am not going to bore you with a review of the movie, as you have probably have seen it (more than once). I am, however, going to share just how amazing it it when it is set in 3D.
Unfortunately, I didn't make it to theaters this past April when it was re-released, this time in 3D, for all to enjoy. So, when I heard was arriving on Blu Ray this week, I was counting down the days until a review copy was sent to me.
As the film opens and you are brought underwater to see the wreckage, you can tell you are watching this classic movie in a new way. The images are cleaner and brighter, and as you are brought to the top of the water, this is when the 3D effect begins. Simply breathtaking and amazing to say the least! We recently picked up a 3D television and Blu-Ray player, and were waiting for just the right movie to really enjoy this new technology with. TITANTIC 3D did just that. Even though my parents enjoy this film and will watch it from time to time in pieces when they flip through the channels and land on it on television, they usually wouldn't pull it off the shelf to watch. But, as soon as the 3D effects began, they were hooked, and couldn't take their eyes of the screen.
My favorite parts of this film, which really added depth and wonder were when Young Rose exited the car and lifted her head up, while wearing the infamous oversized purple hat. Then, when the movie shows the inner working of the engine room, everything on the screen was crisp and full of detail. This film makes the previous "ho hum" in my opinion.
Now that I have seen TITANTIC in 3D, I am not sure I can go back and watch the previous versions. I guess I am spoiled after having watched one of my favorite films in such detail. What I especially loved is how the black bars are not present in the Blu-Ray 3D version, as they are in the 2D version. By removing these bars, the film is able to fill the screen and really adds depth to each and every scene.
As the film opens and you are brought underwater to see the wreckage, you can tell you are watching this classic movie in a new way. The images are cleaner and brighter, and as you are brought to the top of the water, this is when the 3D effect begins. Simply breathtaking and amazing to say the least! We recently picked up a 3D television and Blu-Ray player, and were waiting for just the right movie to really enjoy this new technology with. TITANTIC 3D did just that. Even though my parents enjoy this film and will watch it from time to time in pieces when they flip through the channels and land on it on television, they usually wouldn't pull it off the shelf to watch. But, as soon as the 3D effects began, they were hooked, and couldn't take their eyes of the screen.
My favorite parts of this film, which really added depth and wonder were when Young Rose exited the car and lifted her head up, while wearing the infamous oversized purple hat. Then, when the movie shows the inner working of the engine room, everything on the screen was crisp and full of detail. This film makes the previous "ho hum" in my opinion.
Now that I have seen TITANTIC in 3D, I am not sure I can go back and watch the previous versions. I guess I am spoiled after having watched one of my favorite films in such detail. What I especially loved is how the black bars are not present in the Blu-Ray 3D version, as they are in the 2D version. By removing these bars, the film is able to fill the screen and really adds depth to each and every scene.
I am only halfway through the bonus features included in this limited edition Blu-Ray set. I did get to watch "Titantic" The Final Word with James Cameron", which is a new documentary done for Nat Geo, and gives more insight into how this beautiful ship shank and what details from the 1997 release were wrong. YOu will feel like a investigator, as you learn about such a few of the theories that have given on how the wreckage got to be the way it was. This new documentary alone makes this new release worth purchasing. I found this featurette thoroughly enjoyable. And, for those who like deleted scenes, this new release includes 30 of them, all with audio introduction from director, James Cameron. I will not tell you what they are about, as I don't want to spoil this bonus feature with you. But, make sure you spend time watching these deleted scenes.
This weekend, I hope to find time to watch the remaining bonus features, as well as "My Heart Will Go On" video by Celine Dion. Come on, don't tell me you don't flip through the car radio and when you hear this, turn the radio up and sing along? It has become an anthem of sorts for so many of us. :-)
Overall, I am so happy I was able to watch TITANTIC in 3D, and will definitely be watching it again (and again). How could you not, once you see it in this format?! If you missed it in theaters and have a a 3D television and 3D Blu-Ray player, why not pick up this limited edition Blu-Ray set today? And, if you don't have a 3D television or player, don't fret, as you can also pick up the 2D version, which includes some great bonus features, Titanic fans will love.
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Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. The views above are mine and mine alone.
