Ghost in the Shell: Special Edition

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:20 pm

I don't know whats up but amazon has it 65% off.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002R ... 8&v=glance

Does anyone have it? Is it a good buy even if you own the original?

bobert2999 · Post by **bobert2999** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:25 pm

HA! this was my first ghost in the shell purchase ever. didnt you say you had never seen the orginal movie black mamba? if so you really shood and the special editions a good buy. it comes with a poster that has two sides, and theres an extra disk thats full of bonus features like interviews and the making of and whatnot...

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:41 pm

bobert2999 wrote:HA! this was my first ghost in the shell purchase ever. didnt you say you had never seen the orginal movie black mamba? if so you really shood and the special editions a good buy. it comes with a poster that has two sides, and theres an extra disk thats full of bonus features like interviews and the making of and whatnot...

O I've seen the Ghost in the Shell movie, my first Gits purchase as well. I bought the original.

But now that theres a Special Edition, extremely cheap at that, I am considering buying it if its worth it.

When did I ever say I never saw the original movie?

bobert2999 · Post by **bobert2999** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:37 pm

Black Mamba wrote:
bobert2999 wrote:HA! this was my first ghost in the shell purchase ever. didnt you say you had never seen the orginal movie black mamba? if so you really shood and the special editions a good buy. it comes with a poster that has two sides, and theres an extra disk thats full of bonus features like interviews and the making of and whatnot...
O I've seen the Ghost in the Shell movie, my first Gits purchase as well. I bought the original.

But now that theres a Special Edition, extremely cheap at that, I am considering buying it if its worth it.

When did I ever say I never saw the original movie?

oh wait yes thats right, no nvm you never said you didnt see the origanl movie. i think i was just thinking of someone on another forum and some thoughts got crossed into some wierd universe where you had never seen the movie, or something. hmm, you have to ask someone who has bought both the orginal and special for an answer to your question though...

Motoko2030 · Post by **Motoko2030** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:34 pm

With the special edition, the content is split over two discs, the menu screens have been animated and some new content are a trailer for SAC and new languages.

MiNaeClem · Post by **MiNaeClem** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:52 am

Wow that's cheap for the SE!.. Unfortunately it's not released in Europe. :/

Lightice · Post by **Lightice** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:04 am

MiNaeClem wrote:Wow that's cheap for the SE!.. Unfortunately it's not released in Europe. :/

What are you talking about? I just saw a copy in a DVD-store, and in my country, seeing any anime at all on the shelf is a phenomenon. It seemed to be an import from Sweden (I live in Finland).

MiNaeClem · Post by **MiNaeClem** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:31 pm

Really?

Are you sure it's region 2 Special Edition? I couldn't find it on Amazon or anywhere to buy...

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:31 pm

Motoko2030 wrote:With the special edition, the content is split over two discs, the menu screens have been animated and some new content are a trailer for SAC and new languages.

Do you own it? If so do you mind elaborating on the sound and visual improvement (if there is any)?

Motoko2030 · Post by **Motoko2030** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:37 pm

The visual enhancements
Digitally re-mastered widescreen
Custom motion interactive menus

Languages
English 6.1 DTS and English 5.1 Surround
Japanese 6.1 DTS and Japanese 5.1 Surround
Spanish Stereo
French Stereo
Italian Stereo
German Stereo

Lightice · Post by **Lightice** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:30 am

MiNaeClem wrote:Really? Are you sure it's region 2 Special Edition? I couldn't find it on Amazon or anywhere to buy...

Yeah, I'm positive. The store only sells Region 2 disks. Better check Amazon, again, but if they don't sell it, try to find a Scandinavian release. It has English subs, as well.

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:04 pm

Motoko2030 wrote:The visual enhancements
Digitally re-mastered widescreen
Custom motion interactive menus

Languages
English 6.1 DTS and English 5.1 Surround
Japanese 6.1 DTS and Japanese 5.1 Surround
Spanish Stereo
French Stereo
Italian Stereo
German Stereo

I read that, but just because they say it doesn't mean theres much of a difference. I'd like to hear from fans who have it. (Those reviews on amazon pretty much only review the movie itself).

Motoko2030 · Post by **Motoko2030** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:47 pm

I noticed a very slight improvement in the visual quality over the standard version DVD, but since I don't have a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS Surround System yet, I cannot tell you the improvements in the audio quality.

MiNaeClem · Post by **MiNaeClem** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:13 am

Well it sure been a long time since I visited mainpage of gits. http://www.manga.com/ghost/
They made quite changes and looks very fine. I got the specifications of the SE dvd there. Runtime - 82 minutes as usual. and in the 2nd disc ther are:
Character Dossiers
Creator Biography
Director Biography
Digital Works
Production Report
Ghost in the Shell Trailers
Previews
DVD Catalog
Web Links

Motoko2030 · Post by **Motoko2030** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:29 am

I like the new flash layout of Manga's Ghost in the Shell website, you will need a broadband connection to view that flash animation.