Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition is hitting Blu-Ray and DVD on November 16th. Perhaps the most exciting thing about the 3 disc set is the alternative earth opening that will be shown. All in all, the extended cut will be 16 minutes longer and the disc itself has more than enough special features.
The special features are as follows:
Disc One
- Original Theatrical Version
- Special Edition Re-Release
- Collector’s Extended Cut – 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening
Family Audio Track (All Objectionable Language Removed)
- Original Theatrical Release
- Special Edition Re-release
Disc Two
- “Capturing Avatar“ An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew
- Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes
- Production Materials
Disc Three
- Open “Pandora’s Box” and go deeper into the filmmaker process
- Interactive Scene Deconstruction: Explore the various stages of production through 3 different viewing modes
- Production Shorts: 17 featurettes covering performance capture, scoring the film, 3D fusion camera, stunts and much more
- Avatar Archives including original scriptment, 300 page screenplay and the extensive Pandorapedia
- BD-live Portal with additional bonus materials
As you can see, Cameron is going all out with this one. Today, a trailer was released for the DVD/Blu-Ray and it shows off some of the alternative earth opening. Check it out below.