MIIB video release date:

[phosfate]

November 26.

Note to self: attempt to buy DVD player at some point.

Comments

[homosuperior.livejournal.com]

Ooh, *notes the same thing to self* need to buy directors cut of LOTR and I think that is only on DVD. Sons of bitches... *ponders about the DVD drive on the computer*

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

I don't know about there, but here the only VHS release is no-frills and (::shudder::) pan-and-scan. *le sigh*

[arkane156.livejournal.com]

Note to both of you: DVD players are as cheap as VCRs were a couple years ago (think I've even seen some for under $100). So go for it. You'll never look back. (Me, I can't wait until DVD recorders get cheaper, so I can kiss off VHS forever, *sigh*)

[arkane156.livejournal.com]

Badass deluxe version, or cheap no-frills version? Or both?

[homosuperior.livejournal.com]

...Pan... and scan??

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

Hm. Some extras, not tons. And I wonder which of the many alternate endings and scripts they'll use.

'Men In Black(TM) II' Is Blasting to Special Edition DVD and VHS On November 26, 2002

CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 26, "Men In
Black(TM) II" will take the universe by storm as Columbia TriStar Home
Entertainment (CTHE) launches the intergalactic blockbuster box office hit in its planetary debut on Special Edition DVD and videocassette.
Taking being hip and cool to new heights -- "Men In Black II" makes a big bang landing on Special Edition DVD and VHS, equipped with an armory of cool stuff, setting new standards for hipness. Audiences will learn the secrets of the MIB clandestine alien activity monitoring organization through exploration of the exciting DVD footage on the "Men In Black II" two-disc Special Edition DVD (available in both wide and full screen versions), which includes a never-before-seen alternate ending and intergalactic alien featurettes.

DVD ADDED VALUE
Loaded with cool value-added 'hardware,' the two-disc "Men In Black II"
DVD set (available in both wide and full screen versions) will unleash upon an unsuspecting world a "new hotness" from which it might take years for popular culture to fully recover.

-- Intergalactic Production Featurettes
-- Alien Creature Featurettes
-- Alien Broadcast
-- Never-Before-Seen Alternate Ending
-- Blooper Reel
-- Commentary: Director Barry Sonnenfeld with optional Telestrator
Diagrams
-- Theatrical trailers and one-sheets
-- Filmographies
-- Music Video: Will Smith's "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Your Head)"
-- Multi-Angle Scene Deconstruction
-- DVD-ROM Features: Crossfire: MIBII Interactive Game, Screen Saver,
Concept Designs, MIB II Script, Weblinks

'MEN IN BLACK II' WILL INVADE HOUSEHOLDS NATIONWIDE WITH MASSIVE MARKETING,
PROMOTIONAL AND MEDIA SUPPORT

Some of the biggest names in their category have been captured as
promotional partners for "Men In Black II," including Loews Cineplex
Entertainment, Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Hamilton watches, Icee and am/pm.
Additionally, from November through January 2003, "Men In Black II" will
create more than 5.5 billion human impressions through an aggressive
television, radio, print and outdoor advertising campaign, reaching over 96% of all households over 11 times when the out-of-this-world campaign kicks off.

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Hm. Some extras, not tons. And I wonder <i>which</i> of the many alternate endings and scripts they'll use.

'Men In Black(TM) II' Is Blasting to Special Edition DVD and VHS On November 26, 2002

CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 26, "Men In
Black(TM) II" will take the universe by storm as Columbia TriStar Home
Entertainment (CTHE) launches the intergalactic blockbuster box office hit in its planetary debut on Special Edition DVD and videocassette. <SNIP>
Taking being hip and cool to new heights -- "Men In Black II" makes a big bang landing on Special Edition DVD and VHS, equipped with an armory of cool stuff, setting new standards for hipness. Audiences will learn the secrets of the MIB clandestine alien activity monitoring organization through exploration of the exciting DVD footage on the "Men In Black II" two-disc Special Edition DVD (available in both wide and full screen versions), which includes a never-before-seen alternate ending and intergalactic alien featurettes. <SNIP>

DVD ADDED VALUE
Loaded with cool value-added 'hardware,' the two-disc "Men In Black II"
DVD set (available in both wide and full screen versions) will unleash upon an unsuspecting world a "new hotness" from which it might take years for popular culture to fully recover.

-- Intergalactic Production Featurettes
-- Alien Creature Featurettes
-- Alien Broadcast
-- Never-Before-Seen Alternate Ending
-- Blooper Reel
-- Commentary: Director Barry Sonnenfeld with optional Telestrator
Diagrams
-- Theatrical trailers and one-sheets
-- Filmographies
-- Music Video: Will Smith's "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Your Head)"
-- Multi-Angle Scene Deconstruction
-- DVD-ROM Features: Crossfire: MIBII Interactive Game, Screen Saver,
Concept Designs, MIB II Script, Weblinks

'MEN IN BLACK II' WILL INVADE HOUSEHOLDS NATIONWIDE WITH MASSIVE MARKETING,
PROMOTIONAL AND MEDIA SUPPORT

Some of the biggest names in their category have been captured as
promotional partners for "Men In Black II," including Loews Cineplex
Entertainment, Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Hamilton watches, Icee and am/pm.
Additionally, from November through January 2003, "Men In Black II" will
create more than 5.5 billion human impressions through an aggressive
television, radio, print and outdoor advertising campaign, reaching over 96% of all households over 11 times when the out-of-this-world campaign kicks off.
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Icee?

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

aka the dreaded "...it has been formatted to fit your screen." In other words, not widescreen, so that the vid is often altered to pan from one side to another to show the viewer all elements in a shot - or the missing bits are cut off altogether. You notice it a lot in old ultra-widescreen epics like Ben-Hur or Around the World in 80 Days.

[homosuperior.livejournal.com]

Aah, shit, I hate that so much.

[cybertardis.livejournal.com]

The Apex AD-1200. Circuit City sells them for about $60 and you can get an even better deal on an open box. The unit is butt ugly and has no LCD display, but if you can find one with the white Kodak sticker you can hack it with the remote into an all-region player.

--sah

::is deliberately obtuse in order to annoy Sharon::

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

Uh...huh. One of the flayrods has gone out askew on t'treadle, apparently.

Re: ::is deliberately obtuse in order to annoy Sharon::

[cybertardis.livejournal.com]

All-region means you can play DVDs from other countries that won't play on US (region 1) players.

Re: ::is deliberately obtuse in order to annoy Sharon::

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

That was the only part I understood. (Eyes Randall and Hopkirk and The Tomorrow People discs on amazon.co.uk.)

Just call me Captain Oblivious ;)

[amanda-now.livejournal.com]

So do you like Men in Black or something?




;-P

Re: Just call me Captain Oblivious ;)

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

::hits you with stick::

The continuing adventures of captain oblivious

[amanda-now.livejournal.com]

Would you look at that? Being hit with a stick hurts!!!