Nixon: Election Year Edition

[flyonthewall2983]

From thedigitalbits:

In the news today, we've got word on the extras that will be included on Buena Vista's Nixon: Election Year Edition (due 8/19). It's obviously director Oliver Stone's longer version of the film, featuring 28 minutes of additional footage. Both the 2-disc DVD (SRP $29.99) and 2-disc Blu-ray (SRP $34.99) versions will feature two separate audio commentaries with Stone, the all-new Beyond Nixon 35-minute documentary, deleted scenes introduced by Stone, the original theatrical trailer and video of Stone being interviewed on The Charlie Rose Show. Both versions will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, while the Blu-ray will add Uncompressed PCM 5.1 (48/24) as well.

[Fletch F. Fletch]

In case anyone was wondering what the deal is with the new "Beyond Nixon" extra, here's what DVD Times has to say about it:

"a new, never-before-seen documentary by Sean Stone featuring insights from author Gore Vidal and interviews with Washington insiders, including White House counsel to President Nixon, John Dean and notable political columnist and author, Robert Novak."

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[Tom Hagen]

I am just disappointed that this doesn't have eighteen and a half missing minutes restored.

Also, the "history repeats itself . . . until we learn" tag line on the cover is such a bunch of hokum.

[aox]

did anyone pick this up?

I want to, but no one has it cheaper then $22ish. Was really thinking it would be around $15ish. Not that it makes a lot of difference price-wise, I just don't think I care that much.

I also hear that it isn't anamorphic.

[Fletch F. Fletch]

did anyone pick this up?

I want to, but no one has it cheaper then $22ish. Was really thinking it would be around $15ish. Not that it makes a lot of difference price-wise, I just don't think I care that much.

I also hear that it isn't anamorphic.

According to this review it is.

I dunno. The anamorphic transfer and new featurette aren't enough for me to shell out the money and double dip. Maybe I'll get it used or ask for it as a gift.

[Jeff]

Very solid review here too. It is indeed anamorphic.