Edited? Check the "Special Features" box.
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OK... so you're worried that you may have the edited version of these classic shorts.  Ordering from Amazon should now be OK.  If you order from a marketplace vendor or pick this up locally here's how to tell if you have the "new" corrected version.

You can no longer use just the artwork as 100% proof you have a "edited" version as there is now a new release with the "original" artwork (Tom's head toward the top right as Jerry runs away with a wedge of cheese) that does have the unedited shorts. The way to determine if you have the corrected version with original artwork is to look for:

"All-New Introduction by Whoopi Goldberg"

As the very first "Special Feature" in the yellow "Special Features" box on the back of the package/box (you can see this on the Amazon art display).

If you've already opened your set you can look at the DVD creation time/date stamp on a computer with a DVD ROM drive.

TOM AND JERRY SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION: VOLUME 2 [DISC 1]
Edited: 9/12/05 - 7:33PM
Corrected: 12/7/05 - 6:31PM

TOM AND JERRY SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION: VOLUME 2 [DISC 2]
Edited: 9/13/05 - 3:22PM
Corrected: 12/8/05 - 5:39PM

Keep in mind that while the audio of the shorts has been restored the subtitles have been "corrected" for spelling and "correct" speech.  While it *would* have been nice for this to be restored to what is spoken on the audio as well, I've found that on *many* releases the subtitle and/or CC text does not match exactly what is being said anyway.

Highly recommended.
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Certain individuals have erroniously indicated in these reviews that the Special Edition will not have commentaries or other special features.  They are wrong.
The special edition will contain the following:
A "21st anniversary" cut of the film that is 24 seconds longer, Dolby digital 5.1, a subtitle track for people who don't like the film (with text from Shakespeare's Henry IV), an onscreen screenplay option, audio commentary with Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin, and Follow the Killer Rabbit option.  Disc 2 contains "Three Mindless Sing-Alongs" and "The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations" featurette, "How to Use Your Coconuts" educational film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Japanese" (with English subtitles), the BBC Film Night special "On Location with the Pythonos", an interactive cast directory, still galleries with Terry Gilliam's original sketches and behind-the-scenes photos, "A Load Of Rubbish" with mystery items, unused ideas and other material, and finally two trailers and weblinks.
There will be no special features with the special edition?  RUBBISH!  This is not simply a reissue of the older DVD with new sound and audio as some have implied.
3816345
The whole purpose of the DVD format is that you can see the film as it was  meant to be seen, and also have access to extra feature gems.  When they  add those, I am only happy to pay 2-3 times what a VHS costs.  I have  refrained from buying this DVD because of the comments posted here.  Is  there any official word on whether MGM is releasing a special edition  version?  I've already waited years to own this film, and can wait longer,  if need be.  Classics, particularly cult classics like this, have legions  of fans who are willing to sit through several hours of what some might  consider mind-numbing minutiae.  I'm one of those nerds.  MGM did wonders  with the James Bond series.  If anyone has comfirmation that they'll do the  same with the Princess Bride, I'd love to hear about it!
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This is, as everyone has said, an excellent film...TV or Big Screen, but...it is not closed captioned as the box and info here says.  I'm not deaf, but I'm hard of hearing, and always prefer CC on my movies, and since this said it was, I bought it, but nowhere could I find how to access it.  Is the button hidden somewhere like an Easter Egg or something?  I tried everything.  It's just false information.
2570914
It came in perfect conditions. They include many options and the image quality is pretty good. Howerver, I wouldve like a different box. Also some of the menus look weird. But I had a great experience watching them.
2459598
Um...the other reveiwer must be confused...this isn't a re-release...it's a special edition 2 disc set of specil features for all the movies...its not actually any of the movies...just great extra features you cant get anywhere else....and i cant wait.
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Can't say enough good thing about the movie itself.  Incredible acting, story, animation, action, and humor.  I give it 5 stars but  you should know that the special features aren't what they seem to be:

-"Jack-Jack Attack" exclusive all new short film:

This is a deleted scene dressed up as a "short film".  It's good, but it's just a deleted scene.

-Deleted scenes, including alternate opening:

These are just storyboards with some commentary, not finished scenes cut from the movie like you have probably been led to believe.  The only deleted scene on the DVD is "Jack Jack Attack" and they're calling that a "short film".

-"Incredi-Blunders" bloopers and outtakes:

Not bloopers, not outtakes.  These are unfinished shots of the film that haven't been fully rendered or animated.  They are more weird than they are funny.

-Making of "The Incredibles" featurette:

A nice 27 minute featurette but don't expect to see any credit whatsoever paid to the incredible voice talents of Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, etc..  It's as if they don't even exist.  What a shame.

-Seven additional behind-the-scenes featurettes:

Nice little featurettes about 3 to 6 min. long on Sound, Character Design, etc..  Not a word about the actors and their contributions.  Why?

-"Mr. Incredible & Pals" cartoon with optional comtary by Frozone and Mr. Icrediblemen:

This is not a computer animated feature.  They are cartoon illustrations with real people animating the mouths ala the Conan O' Brian show.  Blah.

-"Vowellet" an essay by vocal talent Sarah Vowell (Violet):

The most annoying voice in the movie reads an essay she wrote about her and her dad shooting an old cannon in the mountains.  Big deal.

The rest of the special features are pretty standard and not really surprising or disappointing in any way.  But the ones listed above are sadly misleading and/or filler. Again, I can't say enough good things about the movie itself though.  It's well worth the purchase.
439479
I guess a video journalism major was responsible for the editting of this DVD.  Way too many camera changes, way too many crowd shots.  I want to see AC/DC play.  I actually found the video a bit annoying to watch, but I'll play it again for the music.
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Yes, the extended version (supposedly titled "Untitled", but presented here as "The Bootleg Cut") is a wonderful, immersive experience that is a lot of fun to watch for people who love this very lovable film. But for the uninitiated, as well as anyone who prefers the tighter theatrical cut, or would like to compare the two versions, or to occasionally be able to watch the film with slightly less of a time commitment, or just relive their original experience of seeing the film in the theater... THIS SUCKS. It's been an "exclusive" at Best Buy for months, and I got it there because the deliberately misleading package says this disc "includes" the extended cut. "Includes"? You mean FEATURES! "Includes" means IN ADDITION to something else, presumably the original cut. As there was no specific mention of the original cut on the package, I kind of expected that it was not also "included", but it still irked me to have that confirmed when I got home.

As I said in the review title, in another year or two you can definitely expect an "Ultimate Collector's Edition" or some such, containing both films (as well as, probably, the 6-song Stillwater EP that came with the DVD release of "Untitled" -- which, ahem, DID "include" the original film as well). So, if you can wait indefinitely to own this (un)title on Blu, you could just wait for that to eventually materialize. That said, the extended cut does look and sound terrific on this disc. Oh well, what are ya gonna do.
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I remember watching the four 1972 Summer test episodes, (where are they?) Announced nearly two years ago, It has been a long wait but felt it was hopefully being done right. Well anything new to DVD by the masterful Mr. Darin is welcome, But I feel compelled to write (whether concert parts of the series have been previously released or not) that the episodes are heavily edited. By reading the box and very well detailed insert with original airdates and great extras, I was surprised to start off with episode #1 missing at least 10 minutes, then episode #13 (last produced concert episode) runs 21 minutes! For a collection that advertised itself as releasing 13 Bobby Darin Show hours, with a total time of over 7 hours over 3 discs, a standard edited disclaimer due to music licensing should have been included somewhere on the packaging.
542922
If you are like me you want to make sure that the double blur line from the original dvd set is fixed. If thats what you are worried about, they fixed it.
2371665
The video was in 4:3 aspect with side bars.  It was also letterboxed.  As a result, the picture was a lot smaller than it should have been.  According to the description on the package, it was digitally re-mastered and could have been done in a better format.
637757
Yes, I hate the fact studios re-package their DVDs and label them "special," platinum," or "director's" versions thus making DVD junkies shell out more bread. This is a fact the director and actors aknowledge on one of the great new documentaries on this DVD as well. However, Usual Suspects is a film that deserves the "special" treatment. Excellent commentary by editor and composer John Ottoman and a seperate commentary w/ director Singer and Writer McQuarrie--who were highschool friends and give a truly entertaining look at the movie that launched their careers. So yes, stop complaining and just buy the friggin' DVD. It's worth it.
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As a wannabe short film maker (animations, mostly) I was hoping for some nifty tips on editing technique.  I got some, but I also got a lot of history and tribute to various editors of yore.  All very interesting, and I enjoyed the entire film, but it is not a course on editing.  That might make it more interesting to a wide audience of movie enthusiasts.
1171745
Anchor Bay Just Pulled Some Of The Special Features. No 30 Minutes Of Deleted Scenes! Waste! Good Job Anchor Bay!
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It is original version. Does not appears to have been edited out.
1374289
Before someone else has to learn the hard way, I wanted to point out that this is NOT the original theatrical release of Modern Times, but the hack-job edited version Chaplin put together later in his career to appeal to the resurgence crowd. It's rather shameful that this isn't noted on the packaging. If that's is the version you prefer, than you'll be happy. The restoration is lovely, and most of the edited parts are available as bonus features. But for those who want to see this film as it was original released, it's best to look elsewhere.