Canadian vs US DVD/ Blu Ray Releases

[spawningblue]

Hey guys, thought there should be a thread dedicated to the differences between the Canadian and US DVDs for certain titles. As many of you know, although most of releases are exactly the same other then Canadian releases having the title on it twice in french (Damn I hate that!), there are some releases that are quite different. There are some extras that are country exclusive, some audio tracks that are missing, or just some mvoies in general that haven't been released. So List em, and list which is the superior version.

[spawningblue]

Canadian DVDs With More Extras

Brotherhood of the Wolf
- Audio commentary by director Christophe Gans [French Language, No Subtitles]
- Audio commentary by actors Samuel Le Bihan and Vincent Cassel [French Language, No Subtitles]
- Photo Album

Existenz
- Theatrical Trailer
- Audio Commentary by David Cronenberg, Peter Suschitzky, and Jim Isaac
- Documentary: The Invisible Art of Carol Spier

Ginger Snaps DVD
- Audio Commentary by Director John Fawcett
- Ice Cream ZombielandAudio Commentary by Writer Karen Walton
- Deleted Scenes with Separate Audio Commentary by Director & Writer
- Featurette
- Cast Auditions & Rehearsals
- Creation of the Beast
- Theatrical Trailer
- T.V. Spots
- Cast & Crew Biographies
- Photo Gallery
- Production Design Artwork

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
- Behind the Scenes 6 Part Documentary
- 5 Audition Tapes
- Trailer and TV Spots


US DVDs With More Extras

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
- Commentary on Deleted Scenes

Porky's Trilogy
- Commentary with Bob Clak
- Porky’s through the Peephole: Bob Clark Looks Back
- Porky’s: A Comedy Classic
- Theatrical trailers and TV spots (These are also on the sequals discs)
- Porky’s Videogame Sales Promotional Video


Canadian Releases With Inferior Audio/ Video

The Abyss Special Edition DVD
- Missing 5.1 * I found a set with the 5.1 track, so this may exist, but most versions don't include it

Nightmare on Elm Street Infinifilm DVD
- Missing DTS

Porky's Trilogy DVD
- Full Screen VS US Anamorphic Widescreen

The Protector Ultimate Edition DVD
- Missing DTS

Running Man Special Edition DVD
- Missing DTS *Maple may have re-released this with the DTS track, can anyone confirm this?

Sin City Recut - Extended DVD
- Missing DTS

Stir of Echoes Special Edition DVD
- Missing DTS


US Releases With Inferior Audio/ Video

Brotherhood of the Wolf DVD
- Missing DTS

Ginger Snaps DVD
- Missing 5.1
- Full Screen VS Canada Anamorphic Widescreen

Porky's Trilogy DVD
- Missing 5.1


Exclusive Canadian Releases

Are You Afraid of the Dark Seasons 1-7 and "Freaky Favourites" Best Of DVD

Blade Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Clone High Season 1 DVD

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Fanboys Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Final Destination 2 Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Final Destination 3 Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

From Dusk Till Dawn Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Gate 2: Return to the Nightmare DVD

Good Will Hunting Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Nightmare on Elm Street Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Night of the Demons 3 DVD

Seven Blu Ray *Missing DVD Extras

Scanner Cop DVD

Scanner Cop 2 DVD

Tales From the Cryptkeeper Seasons 1 and 2

[Reverenddave]

You can find a lot of that info at DVDCompare.net. They compare DVD versions from all over the world.

http://www.dvdcompare.net/

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by Reverenddave

You can find a lot of that info at DVDCompare.net. They compare DVD versions from all over the world.

http://www.dvdcompare.net/

Yeah forget about that site. I'll have to check it out before I buy a DVD from now on, as I hate buying a used DVD and then getting it home only to find out it's missing a DTS track! Damn Alliance Atlantis and their loyalty to the French!

And the only problem with that site and why I think a list could be better is that you would have to check every movie separate, when there are probably less then like 20 with differences between Canada and US. If you are going all Region then it's great, but if you just sticking to North America a small list may be better no?

That and they are missing some as I know The Protector Canadian DVD is missing the DTS track the American version has. i found that out the hard way and returned it.

[spawningblue]

Off the top of anyone's head. Has any Canadians found any Blu Rays lacking a better audio track, or is it safe to say that Blu Rays have enough memory to include the same tracks plus a French one?

[Body Boy]

I've seen a Canadian full frame DVD of Scanner Cop before.
As well, people keep asking for PIN on DVD, however I own a widescreen audio commentary Canadian disc of it. Was this also released in the USA?

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by Body Boy

I've seen a Canadian full frame DVD of Scanner Cop before.
As well, people keep asking for PIN on DVD, however I own a widescreen audio commentary Canadian disc of it. Was this also released in the USA?

yeah Pin was released in the US, Seville jsut re-released it here but they are the exact same DVDs as far as I know. SAcanner Cop on the other hand was never released in the US, or was its sequal, Scanner Cop 2. I added them to the list.

[Novosibirsk]

THANK YOU FOR PUTTING SCANNER COP!! I bought a copy for $4 at superstore not so long ago.

[dave13]

do they have the amazing 3-disc edition of Brotherhood of the Wolf?

Awesome thread, spawning. I'm gonna read more in a while, as our power just came back on after a terrible thunder storm here. I'll also have to check out that dvdcompare.com site as well. Untill later!

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by dave13

do they have the amazing 3-disc edition of Brotherhood of the Wolf?

Added! Keep em coming guys,

Originally Posted by captain_brandon

Awesome thread, spawning. I'm gonna read more in a while, as our power just came back on after a terrible thunder storm here. I'll also have to check out that dvdcompare.com site as well. Untill later!

Thanks! Hopefully this will help some in their buying decisions as I know I have been ripped off a few times only to return a DVD for the superior American or Canadian version.

[fattyjoe37]

I know that sometimes Canada has better cover art. One example I can think of is Jersey Girl. In the US we got a terrible collage of every character, a map of New Jersey, and even Kevin Smith directing in the corner! In Canada they have the theatrical poster art.

Originally Posted by spawningblue

Added! Keep em coming guys,



Thanks! Hopefully this will help some in their buying decisions as I know I have been ripped off a few times only to return a DVD for the superior American or Canadian version.

No problem my friend

[spawningblue]

Anyone know if the Canadian DVD of Martyrs is the same as the US version, video/ audio wise as well as extras? It is put out by Seville. Also, is it uncut?

Also what about Them aka Ils. Looks like the Canadian edition may be Full Screen. They have this cheap on iNetvideo, but if it's full screen then i obviously don't want to buy it. Any one know?

[MorallySound]

Originally Posted by spawningblue

Anyone know if the Canadian DVD of Martyrs is the same as the US version, video/ audio wise as well as extras? It is put out by Seville. Also, is it uncut?

Also what about Them aka Ils. Looks like the Canadian edition may be Full Screen. They have this cheap on iNetvideo, but if it's full screen then i obviously don't want to buy it. Any one know?

The Canadian DVD of Martyrs is indeed uncut and the transfer I'm going to assume is the same as the US DVD as it looks amazing. Can't speak on the extras as I haven't watched any of them, nor do I know what's contained on the US release...

The Canadian 'Ils' DVD is to be avoided, it's full screen. Just get the Dark Sky DVD for 'Them'.