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Dave Wadding Wrote:

I want the cover art from the single disc, but the features of the two disc....crappy!

Just switch the slipcover from the single disc to the two disc set.
Yeah I have to agree with you the two disc set art cover is crap...let's only hope Best Buy has some kind of steelbook cover that looks better.

These were also passed by BBFC, but I had to go to class and couldn't post them until now.

These are known to be Blu-Ray exclusive features:
BATMAN TECH
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 45m 57s

Category
BATMAN UNMASKED - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE DARK KNIGHT
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 46m 0s

THE DARK KNIGHT - DVD - FOCUS POINTS
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 64m 8s

I'm surprised that the Focus Points are classified as DVD material, even though it's Blu-Ray exclusive.

The following are all likely part of the "Gotham Uncovered" Documentary...

Category
THE EVOLUTION OF THE KNIGHT
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 17m 35s

IN CAMERA - THE DARK KNIGHT
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 15m 38s

Category
THE CHASE
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 15m 32s

THE SOUND OF ANARCHY
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 6m 24s

(I hope these four featurettes aren't all that's part of the documentary. Hopefully more will be passed tomorrow.)

While these are remaining five "Gotham Tonight" segments

GOTHAM TONIGHT WITH MIKE ENGEL - ESCALATION
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 7m 51s

Category
GOTHAM TONIGHT - ELECTION '08 - SPECIAL EDITION
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 7m 57s

GOTHAM TONIGHT WITH MIKE ENGEL
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 7m 39s

GOTHAM'S TOP COP - LT. JAMES GORDON
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 6m 13s

GOTHAM TONIGHT WITH MIKE ENGEL
Video Feature
Classified 30 September, 2008 .
Run Time 7m 5s

So for a more clear breakdown of the DVD and Blu-Ray:

Disc One: The Dark Knight - Feature Film & Special Features

Feature Film:
-The Dark Knight (2:32:03)

Blu-Ray Special Features:
-The Dark Knight: Focus Points(1:04:08 )

Disc Two: The Dark Knight - Special Features

Blu-Ray Exclusive Features: (1:31:57 + Trailers/TV Spots)
-Batman Tech: The Incredible Gadgets and Tools (45:57)
-Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight (46:00)
-Joker Cards Gallery
-Concept Art Gallery
-Trailers
-TV Spots

The Dark Knight: IMAX Scenes (35:05)
-The Prologue (6:05)
-Hong Kong (3:40)
-The Armor Car Chase (8:06)
-The Lamborghini Chase (7:35)
-The Prewitt Building (7:03)
-The Dark Knight (2:34)

Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene (55:08 )
-The Evolution of the Knight (17:35)
-In Camera: The Dark Knight (15:37)
-The Chase (15:32)
-The Sound of Anarchy (6:24)

-Any Additional Featurettes?

Gotham Tonight: (46:25)
-Gotham Tonight with Mike Engel: Election '08 - Special Edition (7:57)
-Gotham Tonight with Mike Engel: Billionaire Without A Cause - Bruce Wayne (9:40)
-Gotham Tonight with Mike Engel: Escalation (7:51)
-Gotham Tonight with Mike Engel: Gotham's Top Cop - Lt. James Gordon (6:13)
-Gotham Tonight with Mike Engel: (Untitled 1) (7:39)
-Gotham Tonight with Mike Engel: (Untitled 2) (7:05)

Galleries:
-Poster Art
-Production Stills

albert

ETA: added IMAX scenes.

More from TheDigitalBits...

In the meantime however, a LOT of you have sent in e-mails asking how the aspect ratio is going to work on the DVD and Blu-ray Disc editions of The Dark Knight (due 12/9). I've just heard back from Warner Home Video on this, so here's the deal: The widescreen versions of the DVD will present the film in a 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio, reproducing the standard theatrical experience of the film. For the Blu-ray Disc however, while most of the film will also be presented in the 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen ratio, the scenes that were specifically shot in IMAX format will be presented at 1.78:1, which will fill the frame and will thus recreate the IMAX experience at home. This is not via seamless branching (you can't turn it off). But trust me: It's very cool. It's not gimmicky at all, it really adds something to the film - an extra little bit of 'oomph' to the action scenes, so to speak. So there you have it. It goes without saying that we obviously can't wait to get our hands on the discs.

albert

That makes it sound like only the Blu-Ray will have it, doesn't it? (the IMAX aspect ratio)

And wtf, 1.78:1? Those scenes were shot 1.44:1... I hope they just mean that's it anamorphic and that they plan on pillarboxing it... otherwise I'll avoid it...

THE DARK KNIGHT - IMAX SEQUENCE FOR SD SPECIAL FEATURES DISC Video Feature
Classified 01 October, 2008 . Run Time 35m 5s

00:06:05:20 (IMAX SEQUENCE #1 - THE PROLOGUE)
00:03:40:07 (IMAX SEQUENCE #2 - HONG KONG)
00:08:06:04 (IMAX SEQUENCE #3 - THE ARMOR CAR CHASE)
00:07:35:05 (IMAX SEQUENCE #4 - THE LAMBORGHINI CHASE)
00:07:03:13 (IMAX SEQUENCE #5 - THE PREWITT BUILDING)
00:02:34:11 (IMAX SEQUENCE #6 - THE DARK KNIGHT)

albert

So maybe it just doesn't let you watch the whole movie with the IMAX scenes in?

No matter, it should be a simple remaking job using seamless branching... (though, seamless branching is, ATM, one of the things on DVDs that I have no idea how to emulate)

I could, at least, make an AVI of the "IMAX Version".

drf wrote:So maybe it just doesn't let you watch the whole movie with the IMAX scenes in?

What part of "THE DARK KNIGHT - IMAX SEQUENCE FOR SD SPECIAL FEATURES DISC" did not register in your brain? Do you ever read an entire post before you reply to it?

albert

From what I understand, the trailers and spots are part of the DVD release. This all sounds very confusing.

What part of "THE DARK KNIGHT - IMAX SEQUENCE FOR SD SPECIAL FEATURES DISC" did not register in your brain? Do you ever read an entire post before you reply to it?

What's it mean by "IMAX Sequence" though? That it just has the IMAX scenes by themselves?

drf wrote:

What part of "THE DARK KNIGHT - IMAX SEQUENCE FOR SD SPECIAL FEATURES DISC" did not register in your brain? Do you ever read an entire post before you reply to it?

What's it mean by "IMAX Sequence" though? That it just has the IMAX scenes by themselves?

Twice already I noted that the IMAX scenes will be included in the DVD, and in addition, I added a post from TheDigitalBits that said that on the Blu-Ray they would be integrated into the film. And all you need to do is use a little something called "context clues" to figure out that...if it's been classified as "FOR SD SPECIAL FEATURES DISC"...then by god, that must mean it's only going to be a special feature and not part of the actual film.

Dear lord, I give up. I'm tired of having to spell out and explain everything for you if all you need to do is read the damn posts. Seriously.

albert

drfie might want to check this out:

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=66063

scroll down to comparison pictures.

Today I picked up the Two-Disc version at Target because of the cool mask packaging (I'm gonna get the Iron Man and Incredible Hulk versions later, possibly next week). And I found that it actually includes a bonus DVD in addition to the two-disc set!

I thought it would just hold something like the "HBO First Look" making-of or some EPK interviews edited together. And to my surprise, it was actually Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight!!!

I had caught the documentary when it originally aired (along with Batman Tech), so I'm glad that it is on DVD!



albert

Escapay wrote:Today I picked up the Two-Disc version at Target because of the cool mask packaging (I'm gonna get the Iron Man and Incredible Hulk versions later, possibly next week). And I found that it actually includes a bonus DVD in addition to the two-disc set!

I thought it would just hold something like the "HBO First Look" making-of or some EPK interviews edited together. And to my surprise, it was actually Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight!!!

I had caught the documentary when it originally aired (along with Batman Tech), so I'm glad that it is on DVD!



albert

I had forgotten the Target set had another disc.

There are two versions of the Iron Man mask out now. The original red/gold release, and a new silver mask. Both are Target exclusives.

Thanks, DarthPrime!

I haven't yet seen Iron Man (hence buying it), so I don't know which version of the mask packaging to get. I've seen the red/gold one, but haven't seen the silver yet. When I go, whichever one looks better (or is in better condition, as some cases get slightly scuffled since they don't fit in the normal DVD slots) I'll pick up.

albert