Avatar: Box-Details der Extended-Fassung veröffentlicht
20th Century Fox hat nun die Details zur kommenden Veröffentlichung der "Avatar"-Extended-Fassung auf DVD und Blu-ray bekannt gegeben. Der offizielle Pressetext, der selbstredend auch als Werbemaßnahme dient, liest sich wie folgt (und bietet zu unserer Überraschung eine neue Audio-Version):
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.Somit werden auf der Collector's Edition sage und schreibe vier Versionen des Films zu begutachten sein. Die Kinofassung, die Special Edition (die ebenfalls als Wiederaufführung im Kino lief), der Extended Cut, sowie eine (optionale) familienfreundliche Audiospur, die alle "anstößigen" Dialoge entfernt und/oder umsynchronisiert hat. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass diese familienfreundliche Audiospur nur für die englische Sprachfassung von Bedeutung ist.
Der Extended Cut erscheint weltweit am 16.November auf Blu-ray und DVD.
Der komplette Pressetext:
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. … 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.