While the two-disc DVD version doesn't have as many bonus features and its U.S. counterpart, it does appear to have a commentary track by Tim Burton, as well as a Sketchbook (both special features were not on the Region 1 DVD version in North America).
Region 2 Two-Disc Edition Special Features:
- Play.com Exclusive Cover (This exclusive cover can be found beneath the cardboard slipcase)
- Commentary By Tim Burton
- Musical Mayhem: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd
- Sweeney Todd Is Alive: The Real History Of The Demon Barber
- Sweeney's London
- Recreating Fleet Street
- Grand Guinol: A Theatrical Tradition
- Sketchbook
The Two-Disc Region 2 DVD
The Play.com exclusive cover for the two-disc DVD case.
The Play.com exclusive cover for the two-disc DVD case.The DVD website also provided the special feature information and cover art for the Blu-Ray version of the film. Play.com is also offering an exclusive 16-page booklet offering "A Look Behind the Scenes":
The Blu-Ray DVD works in any Blu-Ray DVD player, without the restraints of region specification. Both versions will be available to purchase in the UK on May 19th, 2008. You can also pre-order them now on the links at the beginning of this article.
Blu-Ray Special Features
- Play.com Exclusive Behind The Scenes 16 Page Booklet
- Commentary By Tim Burton
- Musical Mayhem: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd
- Sweeney Todd Is Alive: The Real History Of The Demon Barber
- Sweeney's London
- Recreating Fleet Street
- Grand Guinol: A Theatrical Tradition
- Sketchbook
The Play.com exclusive booklet:
The Blu-Ray DVD works in any Blu-Ray DVD player, without the restraints of region specification. Both versions will be available to purchase in the UK on May 19th, 2008. You can also pre-order them now on the links at the beginning of this article.
thats stupid that the original region 1 didnt have commentary, but this does..
ReplyDeleteVery jealous of the region 2'ers.
ReplyDeleteI recently listened to three of Tim Burton's DVD commentaries: Big Fish, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow.
I enjoyed it most when he commenting solo (as opposed to being interviewed or with several people).
My favorite comment was on Sleepy Hollow:
"That's right, let the wig do the acting."
I may have to buy the Region 2 DVD just for the commentary.
You should watch his commentary on Edward Scissorhands its excellent, (Sleep Hollow is my second favorite). He's got these great little comments that are hilarious.
ReplyDeleteAw. Edward Scissorhands on DVD has been hard to find (for rent) around here.
ReplyDeleteSo that's two DVDs I want to buy just to hear the commentary -- and I already have the region 1 Sweeney Todd DVD!
I love his commentary tracks. They're so frank and enthusiastic and humorous. Burton is good-natured and has a lot of unique things to say. You can almost hear the wheels in his head turn. It's like watching it with him.
ReplyDeleteI hope to hear it sometime, if the Region 2 indeed does have that commentary track...
You can buy off the Region 2 at Play.com for a good price. However, honestly, which one is better? R2 or R1?
ReplyDeleteI don't really care much for the commentary as I'm not a fan of commentaries.
Aside from it, the sketchbook is a feature, what is it? I honestly don't know.