The Dark Knight Rises The Dark Knight Rises - Home Video (Blu-Ray/DVD) Release Thread

[He Rises]

So uh...I realize its probably a BIT too early to be speculating about this considering TDKR is gonna be playing in theatres for the next month or so at LEAST, but I'm still curious.

Questions for you.

1. When do you think the earliest a Dark Knight Trilogy would be announced and/or released?

2. What would YOU want to see included in the collection

(in other words, what would they have to put in it to make you want to buy it)

Me personally: I would LOVE for Nolan and company to somehow incorporate any and all deleted scenes from any of the movies they may have had, in such a way that its like a seamless transition between scenes.

lol I know that wont happen, though I would at LEAST like some deleted scenes from TDKR, specifically Bane's origin sequence

Interviews with cast/crew is always nice. I really also enjoy watching "The Making of..." commentaries where it shows all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into these epic films.

Other than that, what could you really include in a DVD collection? Ideas?

Maybe include a special edition of copy of Batman and Robin? haha cant even say that with a straight face lol

 

[Victarion]

I'd just want whatever was cut to be edited back into TDKR.

 

[Mob1423]

You won't get me to buy it simply because I already have BB and TDK on Blu-Ray and even if there is more special features I'm sure I'd love to see on those movies, it's going to be REALLY expensive. Have you seen the new box sets for the last 3 Star Wars films? It's a ridiculously high price.

I'm sorry, as much as I'd like to buy it, I'd rather just buy TDKR on Blu-Ray separately

 

[Shpati]

All I know the DVDs/Blu-Ray will be set to be released late November or December.

Did they cut out a Bane's origins scene?

 

[GRangerPrimeNYC]

Knowing WB, they'll release a dozen special versions of TDKR and the previous films and a standard box set of the entire trilogy in December, then they'll release ultimate versions of each film with tons of special features that'll force you to collect them all again, and then they'll release a definitive box set of the entire trilogy with everyyyyyy thing in it later on.

Sound familiar to what they've done to another franchise of theirs that ended?

 

[Mob1423]

Knowing WB, they'll release a dozen special versions of TDKR and the previous films and a standard box set of the entire trilogy in December, then they'll release ultimate versions of each film with tons of special features that'll force you to collect them all again, and then they'll release a definitive box set of the entire trilogy with everyyyyyy thing in it later on.

Sound familiar to what they've done to another franchise of theirs that ended?

GOOD LORD, have you seen the SIZE of the Ultimate editions for each year?!?! And it's only for 1 flipping movie!

 

[the5timechamp]

a remastered batman begins wouldnt be bad at all...still waiting to upgrade to blu ray there.

 

[antovolk]

Here's my idea I posted a while back:

THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY - The Ultimate Collector’s 10-Disc Box Set

Disc 1: Batman Begins
The film in HD 1080p
Audio commentary from Christopher Nolan/cast members
Isolated score audio track
BD-Live Interactive Picture-in-Picture/Second Screen functionality with never-before seen content and “Community Screening” functionality via dedicated iOS/Android app (see lower down the post)

Disc 2: Batman Begins Special Features
Genesis of the Bat
Batman: The Journey Begins
Path to Discovery
Saving Gotham City
Shaping Mind and Body
Gotham City Rises
Cape and Cowl
Batman: The Tumbler
Media section including all trailers, TV spots, poster art and production stills.

Disc 3: Batman Begins DVD/Digital Copy + Digital Extras
Batman Begins on DVD, with director’s audio commentary, isolated score track, and trailers. Also when inserted into computer, it contains a PC/Mac application that enables you to download a digital copy of the film, original shooting script, and the complete recording sessions by Hans Zimmer in either 320kbps MP3, FLAC, or Studio Master quality.

Disc 4: The Dark Knight
The film in HD 1080p, with scenes shot in IMAX expanding to fill entire 16:9 screen.
Audio commentary from Christopher Nolan/cast members
Isolated score audio track
BD-Live Interactive Picture-in-Picture/Second Screen functionality with never-before seen content and “Community Screening” functionality via dedicated iOS/Android app (see lower down the post)
Gotham Uncovered 1hr documentary featurette

Disc 5: The Dark Knight Special Features
2007 IMAX Prologue as shown with “I Am Legend”, presented in 1.44:1 original aspect ratio (pillarboxes either side of 16:9 screen) with audio commentary by DP Wally Pfister
All other scenes shot in IMAX presented in original aspect ratio (see above) with audio commentary by DP Wally Pfister
Batman Tech
Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight
Gotham Tonight
Media section including all trailers, TV spots, poster art and production stills.

Disc 6: The Dark Knight DVD/Digital Copy + Digital Extras
The Dark Knight on DVD, with scenes shot in IMAX expanding to fill entire 16:9 screen, director’s audio commentary, isolated score track, and trailers. Also when inserted into computer, it contains a PC/Mac application that enables you to download a digital copy of the film (in 16:9 with IMAX scenes expanding to fill the screen), original shooting script, and the complete recording sessions by Hans Zimmer in either 320kbps MP3, FLAC, or Studio Master quality.

Disc 7: The Dark Knight Rises
The film in HD 1080p, with scenes shot in IMAX expanding to fill entire 16:9 screen.
Audio commentary from Christopher Nolan/cast members
Isolated score audio track
BD-Live Interactive Picture-in-Picture/Second Screen functionality with never-before seen content and “Community Screening” functionality via dedicated iOS/Android app (see lower down the post)

Disc 8: The Dark Knight Rises Special Features
2011 IMAX Prologue as shown with “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol”, presented in 1.44:1 original aspect ratio (pillarboxes either side of 16:9 screen) with audio commentary by DP Wally Pfister
All other scenes shot in IMAX presented in original aspect ratio (see above) with audio commentary by DP Wally Pfister
13-min TV Special Featurette
(any other making-of featurettes)
Media section including all trailers, TV spots, poster art and production stills.

Disc 9: The Dark Knight Rises DVD/Digital Copy + Digital Extras
The Dark Knight on DVD, with scenes shot in IMAX expanding to fill entire 16:9 screen, director’s audio commentary, isolated score track, and trailers. Also when inserted into computer, it contains a PC/Mac application that enables you to download a digital copy of the film (in 16:9 with IMAX scenes expanding to fill the screen), original shooting script, and the complete recording sessions by Hans Zimmer in either 320kbps MP3, FLAC, or Studio Master quality.

Disc 10: The Dark Knight Reborn - Christopher Nolan’s documentary on making the trilogy
More info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auql1MUlb2w

The Dark Knight Rises would also be released as a separate 3-disc DVD/BD/Digital combo pack with the features listed above for discs 7 to 9. To experience the other films with the unique special features, you would have to purchase the complete trilogy boxset.

Also, The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Second Screen Experience
Downloadable app for iOS and Android tablets, gives users an exclusive look behind the scenes, and also “Community Screening” functionality can be used to host online group screenings of the film, with up to 10 users of the app with either the Trilogy boxset Blu-rays, or The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray from anywhere chatting and commenting using the app with the film in sync for every member of the group chat.

Packaging: Any ideas? Any ideas for goodies like IMAX film prints?

 

[BlackFox]

I would like a nice solid, tin box for the packaging with this image on the back:

And this on the front:

 

[antovolk]

I think this almost definitely confirms that it's coming: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Knight-Trilogy-Blu-ray-Region/dp/B008JARIIA

 

[Deserana]

(Bluray)
Disc 1 -
All three movies edited together. All three batlogos at the beginning of the film then the whole trilogy just plays as one fluid film.
Extra... Maximum movie mode with Christopher Nolan

Disc 2 -
Batman Begins.
Extras... Deleted Scenes, small behind the scenes featurettes. Brand new cast and crew commentary.

Disc 3 -
The Dark Knight with IMAX scenes (ability to switch off)
Extras... Small behind the scenes features. New cast and crew commentary.

Disc 4 -
The Dark Knight Rises with IMAX scenes (ability to switch off) and Extended Cut
Extras... cast and crew commentary, picture in picture story boards and small interviews.

Disc 5 -
The Dark Knight Legacy.
Documentary on the effect that the trilogy has had, interviews, never seen b-roll footage. Behind the scenes on stuntsas well as the writing process and production process of the film.

Box comes with art pictures, mini booklet, the scripts for Batman Begins and The Dark Knight as well as the 400 page first draft of The Dark Knight Rises.

Ohhhhh I can dream. The last limited edition set I dreamt up was an Inception briefcase with a spinning top and fake manual annnnnd that happened!!

 

[Ant-LOX]

BB is not going to look much better, the Blu ray version is pretty solid. Honestly, TDK's 35mm scenes look a bit rougher and worked-over in post production because of being intercut with the IMAX scenes.

BB's only problem would be the cheesy aerial shots of the narrows, they look like cartoons now

I'll buy TDKR when it hits Blu ray and DVD, and I'll but the trilogy on DVD & Blu ray when that releases too.

Hell, I re-bought TDK just because it features my favorite photo of Batman on the Cover.

 

[Frontier]

WB would be dumb as rocks to not offer extended editions. Nolan does his cut and then keeps trimming after that to fit the time, so the extended cuts do exist. All WB has to do is release them. People will pay for such, especially for more of Ledger as Joker. I'd buy the entire trilogy in blu-ray all over again in a heartbeat for 5 more minutes of Ledger's Joker.

 

[Deserana]

WB would be dumb as rocks to not offer extended editions. Nolan does his cut and then keeps trimming after that to fit the time, so the extended cuts do exist. All WB has to do is release them. People will pay for such, especially for more of Ledger as Joker. I'd buy the entire trilogy in blu-ray all over again in a heartbeat for 5 more minutes of Ledger's Joker.

There's barely any more Joker. Like one tiny scene and one bit of weird dialogue.

 

[BlackFox]

WB would be dumb as rocks to not offer extended editions. Nolan does his cut and then keeps trimming after that to fit the time, so the extended cuts do exist. All WB has to do is release them. People will pay for such, especially for more of Ledger as Joker. I'd buy the entire trilogy in blu-ray all over again in a heartbeat for 5 more minutes of Ledger's Joker.

I think only TDKR is worthy of an extended version, TDK doesnt really need it and Begins wouldn't add much. TDKR would benefit the most and is probably the only one with major scenes cut out in the first place.

 

[the_monk]

Nolan does his cut and then keeps trimming after that to fit the time, so the extended cuts do exist.

Most filmmakers work this way. It doesn't necessarily mean they want you to see the deleted scenes. Ridley Scott and Peter Jackson do it, but I don't think Nolan has ever done it.

 

[Deserana]

I know Nolan is all about his artistic integrity where what ever is released IS the Directors Cut. But surely it won't hurt to release some deleted scenes and B-Roll footage for the people who have followed the trilogy since the beginning just as a thank you to the fans or something. Just release it only with a trilogy box set.

 

[jacobed]

I don't want any deleted scenes. Scenes are deleted for a reason, because they just don't belong. Bane's origin? Who cares, I don't need a 5 minute scene of Bane training. This is about Bruce/Batman not Bane. The scene with Fox and Miranda? It's unneccessary. The only thing I want in the box set that'll definitely come is commentary all 3 films by Nolan and a 10 minute look at Heath's Joker and Hardy's Bane.

 

[TheIrishAvenger]

Here's what I'm hoping for...

DISC #1! BATMAN BEGINS Remastered Blu-Ray Movie With Better Video And Audio

DISC #2! BATMAN BEGINS Special Features As Seen On The 2008 Release

DISC #3! THE DARK KNIGHT Movie (Same As 2008 Release)

DISC #4! THE DARK KNIGHT Special Features (Same As 2008 Release)

DISC #5! THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Theatrical + Extended Cut

DISC #6! THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Special Features

DISC #7! THE DARK KNIGHT LEGACY Documentary

DISC #8! THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY Digital Copy Disc

Set Includes download codes to download original scripts for all three films, Concept Art, a message from Christopher Nolan, Bat Signal Model!

 

[BlackFox]

I want one disc called "The Legend of the Bat" which is an hour and half film of interviews about what makes Batman so special to people, from all aspects of the character, the film and comic world and tv. Including, writers, directors, actors, artists and fans as well.

 

[Mob1423]

Id like an exclusive first 10 minutes of "The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1"

 

[ShadowBoxer]

You guys really think Dark Knight Rises needs to be extended? Its already 2 hours and 40 mins long. The only thing I would like to see in Dark Knight Rises is the deleted scenes with Bane's backstory that's it. I mean none of these movies really need to be extended in my opinion. I trust Nolan's decision to cut what he feel he had to.

 

[honsq90]

I'd love a blooper reel but that doesn't tend to happen with Nolan releases.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the extended behind the scenes bonus features though!

 

[kvz5]

I would pay whatever amount to get a blooper reel and a commentary from Nolan and the cast.

 

[PWN3R]

I would pay whatever amount to get a blooper reel and a commentary from Nolan and the cast.

Just this. That's all I want.

It could have no package and be a clear white disc that I aquired from some shady hobo, and I still would be as content as ever.