Pennysaver Alert: Japanese 6-Disc Grindhouse DVD Box Set
Holy mother of God. See? I knew there was a reason for not buying the individual Grindhouse DVD’s!
I was just catching up on my movie news reading since I unplugged for most of the holiday season, and I came across a post over at /Film about a 6 disc box set which I think I need to invest in.
Check it:
Disc 1: Death Proof (Extended Film)
-English DTS, English DD, Japanese dub
-Japanese subtitles
-Japanese Theatrical/TV trailers
-Staff/Cast Profiles (Text)
-What is Grindhouse? (Text)
Disc 2: Planet Terror (Extended Film)
-English DTS, English DD, Japanese dub
-Japanese Subtitles
-Rodriguez commentary
-International/Japanese trailers
-Staff/Cast Profiles (Text)
-What is Grindhouse? (Text)
Disc 3: Death Proof bonus materials
-Special Message to Japan from Tarantino
-Staff and Cast interviews on Death Proof
-Stunts on Wheels: The Legendary Drivers of Death Proof (20:39)
-Introducing Zoë Bell (8:59)
-Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike (9:34)
-Finding Quentin’s Gals (21:14)
-The Uncut Version of “Baby, It’s You” Performed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead (1:48)
-The Guys of Death Proof (8:16)
-Quentin’s Greatest Collaborator: Editor Sally Menke (4:38)
-Double Dare Trailer (2:36)
Disc 4: Planet Terror bonus materials
-10-Minute Film School (11:52)
-The Badass Babes of Planet Terror (11:50)
-The Guys of Planet Terror (16:32)
-Casting Rebel (05:34)
-Sickos, Bullets and Explosions: The Stuns of Planet Terror (13:18)
-The Friend, The Doctor and The Real Estate Agent (6:42)
Disc 5: Grindhouse (191 minute theatrical cut)
-English DD, Japanese dub
-Japanese subtitles
Disc 6: Japanese Exclusive Grindhouse bonus disc (106 minutes)
-Grindhouse - US Trailer
-2006 San Diego Comicon
-Tarantino Interview (About the homages in Death Proof, About Planet Terror, Use of Music, Possible Sequel to Death Proof)
-Staff/Cast comments
-The Directors of the Fake Trailers
-Coments on past Grindhouse Films
-Making Of Planet Terror
Yeah….I’m ready for it. If you haven’t already, this may be the time to invest in one of those multi region DVD players…
I can’t find a listing for it on YesAsia (though they do have a listing for a 4 disc box set) but you can order it from Amazon.jp (if you want to make sure you’re ordering the right thing, you may want to check out the poorly translated version of the page here) or you may want to try out CD Japan.
Happy shopping!
I bought the 2 separate disks and I don’t feel at all bad about the fact that I’m going to buy this also. Grindhouse needs all the love it can get.
The best part about the set is that I’m sure it will have some pretty cool packaging.
Comment by John Allison — January 3, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
I love that the poster says “ALL TWO IN COLOR” - was this on the original poster? I don’t think so.
Comment by Kurt Halfyard — January 3, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
You might also want to check out YesAsia for this coming up.
Comment by John Allison — January 3, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
@ Kurt - No, I don’t think so either. But I’d love it if this was the DVD cover.
@ John - Yeah, I’ll be keeping an eye over there in the next few weeks. I’m hopeful it’ll go up shortly.
Comment by Marina Antunes — January 3, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
I. WILL. OWN. THIS.
Don’t care what it costs. Disc 5 is worth the money alone.
Comment by Andrew James — January 3, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
By chance does anyone know if it will have Japanese text on the packaging? If so I’m not buying it from Japan.
Comment by Ross Miller — January 3, 2008 @ 1:42 pm
I actually find the Asian text on boxes to be pretty cool actually because no one else will have it. Of course this is mute right now since the packaging hasn’t been shown yet.
Comment by John Allison — January 3, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
I’ve never been interested in seeing the movie, but that’s one freaken awesome set.
I have a Region 1 DVD player that I was able to program to play DVDs of all regions. Still, I don’t really care about this one.
Comment by Roy Power — January 3, 2008 @ 9:40 pm
Can anybody perhaps give a direct link to a page where I only have to click buy now or something? I’m extremely pensive to go exploring in a new language.
I’d love this set, but I want the front to be in english as well though…. *Sigh* What the fuck is up with these assholes not just releasing it to the world?
Comment by Henrik — January 3, 2008 @ 11:34 pm
please tell me there’s a shot in hell of this becoming available in the U.S.
Comment by andrew dykstra — January 3, 2008 @ 11:59 pm
I seriously doubt this exact version will show up in the States but you can always just order it from one of the sites that Marina posted or by the YesAsia link I provided.
Comment by John Allison — January 4, 2008 @ 9:08 am
@Henrik: Check out the YesAsia link in my first post. Everyone should remember though you will need a multiregion DVD player. You can also buy those at YesAsia or often in a Chinatown in a large city.
I have a computer hooked up to my TV to play my non-North American DVDS.
Comment by John Allison — January 4, 2008 @ 9:11 am
That is some fantastic news! I can only hope we get something similar over here.
Comment by Nicki — January 7, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
Oh great find John. I couldn’t track it down at YesAsia but looks like you found it. I’ll be placing my order sooner rather than later.
Comment by Marina Antunes — January 7, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
Delicious Inside Pictures of Japanese set:
I love the DVD design of looking like 45s Singles. Looks like a real show-piece for the DVD collection. Too bad about the $100 price tag.
Comment by Kurt Halfyard — January 18, 2008 @ 8:19 am
I checked out the larger size image which I found from a link over at Twitch:
Larger Image
Comment by John Allison — January 18, 2008 @ 8:46 am
And I know I said I wouldn’t buy any more DVDs but it sure is tempting. I love the look of it.
Comment by John Allison — January 18, 2008 @ 8:47 am
Three weeks of saving expendable funds should cover it. I’ve got to have it…it’s all part of the addictive personality thing.
Comment by Marina Antunes — January 18, 2008 @ 11:15 am
Check this out!! :0
www13.cd-wow.com
Comment by andy — February 1, 2008 @ 6:55 am
FREE Worldwide Delivery? Holy mother thats fantastic! Good find Andy!
Comment by Marina Antunes — February 1, 2008 @ 10:45 am
Lol. Tbh I ddnt even see the free world delivery i was just blown away buy the price!
Still i think i would rather get the UK version or even the USA version….if they do decide to bring on out.
Comment by Andy — February 2, 2008 @ 3:26 am
Does anyone here know from experience with other countries dvds if you turn on the origin country’s language track if the disc plays the subtitles in the language of the country you bought it in (in this case Japan)? And can this feature be shut off?
This might sound like a bit of a newbie question, I’m aware, but that’s because it IS a newbie question. I’ve never bought a dvd from another country before. This will be my first….of many to come.
Comment by Matt — March 12, 2008 @ 10:11 am
Hmmmm that may be one for Kurt or John. My limited experience with Asian imports has been menus with enough English that I can turn on/off the subtitles.
Comment by Marina Antunes — March 12, 2008 @ 10:54 am
My copy of this absolutely gorgeous 6 DVD set arrived on Monday, March 24th, via CD Japan.
It’s worth every penny! I’ve been in total immersion mode since Monday — watching the full 3 hour feature version — and going through extras. Next up are the individual, extended cut, versions of each feature. The design and packaging are superb — and as noted above the care extends to the 45 RPM design of the individual discs.
The most fun I’ve had with a DVD box set since the Gamera Z-Plan box.
Comment by Matt — March 27, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
Awesome. Thanks for the update! I will be getting my hands on this very soon if I can scrape together the dough.
Comment by Andrew James — March 27, 2008 @ 2:10 pm