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I've always been a little paranoid that I'm becoming more tolerant of children's films now that I've spent a few years being a father.
It all started with Toy Story - a clever film that also had adults laughing. Now we've got Shrek - I took my three year old son twice to see it at the cinema and loved it.
In less than a month it'll be out on DVD and like the Phantom Menace it's released at a similar time internationally.
Sadly the UK misses out on the two disc super dooper all singing all dancing version but it's not too bad.
America/Region 1 gets DTS soundtrack as well as 5.1 and they also get wide AND fullscreen versions where we only get widescreen. This also results in them getting a two disc edition whereas we only get the one.
Some of the extras look great though, outtakes, extra scenes, making of, videos and a strange voiceover feature that sounds very interesting.
I know for sure that this will sell tens of thousands of copies in the run up to christmas and I for one will be opting for the Region 1 version (because I can!).
A great film on a good DVD (think it may be done direct from the Digital source like Toy Story and Bug's Life).
Phantom Menace, Shrek, Terminator 2... it's going to be an expensive end to the year!!!
It all started with Toy Story - a clever film that also had adults laughing. Now we've got Shrek - I took my three year old son twice to see it at the cinema and loved it.
In less than a month it'll be out on DVD and like the Phantom Menace it's released at a similar time internationally.
Sadly the UK misses out on the two disc super dooper all singing all dancing version but it's not too bad.
America/Region 1 gets DTS soundtrack as well as 5.1 and they also get wide AND fullscreen versions where we only get widescreen. This also results in them getting a two disc edition whereas we only get the one.
Some of the extras look great though, outtakes, extra scenes, making of, videos and a strange voiceover feature that sounds very interesting.
I know for sure that this will sell tens of thousands of copies in the run up to christmas and I for one will be opting for the Region 1 version (because I can!).
A great film on a good DVD (think it may be done direct from the Digital source like Toy Story and Bug's Life).
Phantom Menace, Shrek, Terminator 2... it's going to be an expensive end to the year!!!
Shrek that is a brilliant film i loved it i think i saw it 3 times it cracks me up every time im defently getting it on DVD it's well good
yeah but the resgion 2 one still sounds good, i know what im choosing if i win another fad.
Well, just in case people want to compare the two versions, here are the extras for them both (from Play247):
Region 1/America:
15 Minutes of original animation exclusive to DVD/Video
Animated Menus
Audio Commentaries
Behind The Scenes Footage
Amazing DVD-Rom Technology that allows viewers to dub their own voice in place of any characters in 'Shrek's Revoice Studio' (this is only 1 of 17 DVD-ROM games included!)
Interactive Games that will allow viewer to mix and match character body parts, rescue the princess and decorate the Gingerbread man
'Technical Goofs' Out-takes
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Storyboard Pitch Of Deleted Scenes
Trailers
Production Notes
Extended Ending
"International Dubbing" and "The Tech Of Shrek" Featurettes
The Making Of The Baha Men Music Video and Smash Mouth's "I'm A Believer" Music Video
"Shrek's Music Room" Including The Baha Men Music Video
"Shrek" X-Box Game Playing Hints
Region 2/UK:
Animated Menus Featuring Brand new Animation Created by Shrek„s Directors and Animators Shrek in the Swamp
Karaoke Dance Party: Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Animated Scene that Continues the Story Featuring all of the Characters from Shrek
The Tech of Shrek: Amazing Behind-The-Scenes Featurette that Shows you How the Characters and Movie were Brought to Life - From the Early Stages of Creating the skeletal System of the Characters to the Complex Layers of Muscles, Skin and Hair to the Development of Fluids and Fire that Makes this Movie Unprecedented in the World of Filmmaking
Shrek„s Revoice Studio: Exclusive Never-Before-Used Technology that Enables Viewers to Voice their Favorite Character
Hilarious Character Interviews with Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad and Donkey
Production Notes
Cast and Crew Bios
A Filmmaker„s Commentary that Provides Insider Information on the Making of this Groundbreaking Animation Hit
International Dubbing Featurette: Learn how Shrek was Dubbed into Languages Around the World
Set Top Games: Trivia Game, Decorate the Gingerbread Man, Character Morph (Allows Kids to Mix and Match the Character„s Body Parts)
Scene Index: View Some of the Funniest and Coolest Scenes
So basically, America get quite a bit more including an extended ending. :-(
Region 1/America:
15 Minutes of original animation exclusive to DVD/Video
Animated Menus
Audio Commentaries
Behind The Scenes Footage
Amazing DVD-Rom Technology that allows viewers to dub their own voice in place of any characters in 'Shrek's Revoice Studio' (this is only 1 of 17 DVD-ROM games included!)
Interactive Games that will allow viewer to mix and match character body parts, rescue the princess and decorate the Gingerbread man
'Technical Goofs' Out-takes
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Storyboard Pitch Of Deleted Scenes
Trailers
Production Notes
Extended Ending
"International Dubbing" and "The Tech Of Shrek" Featurettes
The Making Of The Baha Men Music Video and Smash Mouth's "I'm A Believer" Music Video
"Shrek's Music Room" Including The Baha Men Music Video
"Shrek" X-Box Game Playing Hints
Region 2/UK:
Animated Menus Featuring Brand new Animation Created by Shrek„s Directors and Animators Shrek in the Swamp
Karaoke Dance Party: Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Animated Scene that Continues the Story Featuring all of the Characters from Shrek
The Tech of Shrek: Amazing Behind-The-Scenes Featurette that Shows you How the Characters and Movie were Brought to Life - From the Early Stages of Creating the skeletal System of the Characters to the Complex Layers of Muscles, Skin and Hair to the Development of Fluids and Fire that Makes this Movie Unprecedented in the World of Filmmaking
Shrek„s Revoice Studio: Exclusive Never-Before-Used Technology that Enables Viewers to Voice their Favorite Character
Hilarious Character Interviews with Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad and Donkey
Production Notes
Cast and Crew Bios
A Filmmaker„s Commentary that Provides Insider Information on the Making of this Groundbreaking Animation Hit
International Dubbing Featurette: Learn how Shrek was Dubbed into Languages Around the World
Set Top Games: Trivia Game, Decorate the Gingerbread Man, Character Morph (Allows Kids to Mix and Match the Character„s Body Parts)
Scene Index: View Some of the Funniest and Coolest Scenes
So basically, America get quite a bit more including an extended ending. :-(
hasny the region 2 one got loads of extras aswell, i heard it had 2 discs and 11 hours of features.
I've always been a little paranoid that I'm becoming more tolerant of children's films now that I've spent a few years being a father.
It all started with Toy Story - a clever film that also had adults laughing. Now we've got Shrek - I took my three year old son twice to see it at the cinema and loved it.
In less than a month it'll be out on DVD and like the Phantom Menace it's released at a similar time internationally.
Sadly the UK misses out on the two disc super dooper all singing all dancing version but it's not too bad.
America/Region 1 gets DTS soundtrack as well as 5.1 and they also get wide AND fullscreen versions where we only get widescreen. This also results in them getting a two disc edition whereas we only get the one.
Some of the extras look great though, outtakes, extra scenes, making of, videos and a strange voiceover feature that sounds very interesting.
I know for sure that this will sell tens of thousands of copies in the run up to christmas and I for one will be opting for the Region 1 version (because I can!).
A great film on a good DVD (think it may be done direct from the Digital source like Toy Story and Bug's Life).
Phantom Menace, Shrek, Terminator 2... it's going to be an expensive end to the year!!!
It all started with Toy Story - a clever film that also had adults laughing. Now we've got Shrek - I took my three year old son twice to see it at the cinema and loved it.
In less than a month it'll be out on DVD and like the Phantom Menace it's released at a similar time internationally.
Sadly the UK misses out on the two disc super dooper all singing all dancing version but it's not too bad.
America/Region 1 gets DTS soundtrack as well as 5.1 and they also get wide AND fullscreen versions where we only get widescreen. This also results in them getting a two disc edition whereas we only get the one.
Some of the extras look great though, outtakes, extra scenes, making of, videos and a strange voiceover feature that sounds very interesting.
I know for sure that this will sell tens of thousands of copies in the run up to christmas and I for one will be opting for the Region 1 version (because I can!).
A great film on a good DVD (think it may be done direct from the Digital source like Toy Story and Bug's Life).
Phantom Menace, Shrek, Terminator 2... it's going to be an expensive end to the year!!!