Gladiator starring Russel Crowe is getting a special two-disc Blu-Ray treatment, with a release date of September 1, 2009. Amazon has it available for preorder for $27 (regular $49.99). The discs will feature both the original and an extended version of the film along with separate audio commentaries for each version. List of extras below:
- Audio Commentary: Two separate commentaries accompany the original theatrical version and extended version of the film.
- The Scrolls of Knowledge: The original trivia track has been newly enhanced with focus points allowing viewers to access a series of new behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring key scenes and how they relate to the historical accuracy depicted in the film. The extended version of the film also includes a deleted scene marker.
- Visions From Elysium: Topic Marker-Viewers can tag moments of interest throughout either version of the film, allowing them to create “shopping lists” of topics to learn more about. Thanks to the Blu-ray player’s memory, the topics will automatically be loaded when Disc 2 is inserted, giving viewers immediate access to featurettes and galleries of interest.
- Strength And Honor: Creating The World of Gladiator-The definitive documentary on the origin, production and impact of the Oscar-winning classic. The documentary includes an all-new Enhanced Viewing Mode allowing viewers access to additional interviews and behind-the-scenes material.
- The Making of Gladiator: HBO First Look special.
- Gladiator Games: The Roman Bloodsport-Learning Channel special.
- Hans Zimmer: Scoring Gladiator-An exploration of the rousing soundtrack.
- My Gladiator Journal: Personal diary of the young actor who played Lucius.
- Image & Design: Featurettes and galleries covering the production design, storyboards, costumes and more.
- Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes
- VFX Explorations: Germania & Rome-Shot deconstruction with the visual effects artists.
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