I am totally confused on all the different editions/versions of the 2 disc DVD. The way I look at it, the Blu-Ray has only one version and these are just basically what you get on the Blu-ray regardless where you bought it (Asia, Africa, Europe, North America or South America) but on each country I guess they come with different packaging (plastic slip disk, regular white box, etc.) and with different freebies (example: free poster, free photo booklet, free 3D glasses etc...or nothing) I am highlighting in
red the ones which those who bought the DVDs are looking for in the edition they bought. And I am highlighting in
blue those features that are
EXCLUSIVE ONLY ON BLU-RAY
Blu-ray Disc
- “Staging the Return: The Adventure Begins” Making-of Documentary
This in-depth documentary reveals Michael Jackson’s unique, groundbreaking vision for his ambitious return to the stage, with director Kenny Ortega and the entire crew from This Is It.
- “Staging the Return: Beyond the Show” Making-of Documentary
Director Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It discuss Michael Jackson's final rehearsals, and the purpose behind creating the concert film.
- “The Gloved One” Costumes Featurette
Costume Designer Zaldy reveals the elaborate new costumes created for Michael Jackson to wear on the This Is It tour.
- “Memories of Michael” Featurette
Kenny Ortega and the crew of This Is It share personal stories about working with Michael Jackson, and how they will remember their friend.
- “Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers” Featurette
A look at the high-stakes audition process, which began with over 5,000 applicants and ended with the selection of 11 exceptionally talented dancers.
- “The Unfinished Rehearsals” Featurette
Kenny Ortega and Production Designer Michael Cotten reveal two show-stopping concepts for This Is It which never made it to the big screen.
- Theatrical Trailer
these are the extras you get on a Blu-Ray
- Meet the Dancers--Meet each of the 11 dancers chosen among thousands to dance with Michael Jackson on his This Is It tour.
- Meet the Band--Go behind the scenes with the band members chosen to perform on the This Is It tour with Michael Jackson
- Meet the Vocalists
Go behind the scenes with the vocalists selected to sing with Michael Jackson on the This Is It Tour
- “Dancing Machine’ featurette--Choreographer Travis Payne discusses collaborating with dancing legend Michael Jackson on the choreography for his This Is It tour.
- Photo Gallery with 75 insider photos from the rehearsals
- BD Exclusive: “Smooth Criminal” Vignette
The full-length vignette starring Michael Jackson which was to be shown before the performance of “Smooth Criminal” at the This Is It concert.
- BD Exclusive: “Making ‘Smooth Criminal’” Featurette
An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking production of the new “Smooth Criminal” film created for This Is It.
- BD Exclusive: “Thriller” Vignette
The full-length vignette which was to be shown during the performance of “Thriller” at the This Is It concert.
- BD Exclusive: movieIQ: connects you to access real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie! Also includes the "This Is It" interactive playlist where you can bookmark your favourite songs featured in the film and email yourself a customized playlist!
I have the ASIAN/Philippine editions of the 2 disc DVD. Glad we only have two versions of them in the Philippines, because the
TWO DISC DVD versions is where all the confusion is coming because of the extra features and freebies each 2 disc DVD version has.
But anyway, here's ours.
NAME: 2 DISC DVD WITH special packaging
Disc One:
Staging the Return--The Adventure Begins making of a Documentary
Staging the Return--Beyond the Show making of a Documentary
The Gloved One featurette
Memories of Michael
Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Disc Two:
Meet the Dancers
Meet the Band
Meet the Vocalists
Dancing Machine featurette
This Is It Photo Collection
Freebies that come with it: NONE
and below is its packaging:
and here goes the other version that we have here for the 2 DISC DVD.
NAME: 2 DISC SPECIAL EDITION
Disc One:
Staging the Return--The Adventure Begins making of a Documentary
Staging the Return--Beyond the Show making of a Documentary
The Gloved One featurette
Memories of Michael
Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Disc Two:
Meet the Dancers
Meet the Band
Meet the Vocalists
Freebies that come with it:
-20 page THIS IS IT photo booklet
- one lenticular O2 VIP Pass
Hope that helps. I suggest you follow the format I made above so we can check it easily. Plus for those in the US, Canada or Europe indicate in the name of the store/website where you bought and which country, example:
NAME: 2 DISC LIMITED EDITION (WAL-MART US)
or
NAME: 2 DISC SPECIAL EDITION (amazon.com.uk)
and please
don't forget to put the freebies that come with it (as the others would also love to know that) If you have photos of the DVDs and the freebies you may post it too though that will be optional.
Well, that is just a suggestion so we can help each other out pick out the one we think is best for us especially if its available in our location.
Thanks!
Have a great day everyone!
