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Audition AKA Ôdishon (Blu-ray) (1999)
A cautionary tale of casting couches...and needles...Director: Takashi Miike
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
(2) Audio Commentary by Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes (in English) -
Extras:Introduction by Takashi Miike (1:15)
"Ties that Bind" interview with Takashi Miike (30:06)
Interviews:
- Ryo Ishibashi (16:14)
- Eihi Shiina (20:09)
- Renji Ishibashi (20:55)
- Ren Osugi (16:26)
"Damaged Romance" An appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns (35:20) (in English)
Gallery (16 pictures)
Trailers:
- Japanese Trailer (1:38)
- International Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin. The first pressing includes an Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Anton Bitel.
Extras are in Japanese with English subtitles except where noted. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan, hosted by Masato Kobayashi
"Introduction by director Takashi Miike" featurette (1:18)
DISC TWO (DVD)
Interview with actor Ryo Ishibashi (16:17)
Interview with actress Eihi Shiina (20:07)
Interview with actor Renji Ishibashi (20:53)
Interview with actor Ren Osugi (16:23)
International theatrical trailer (1:16)
Japanese theatrical trailer (1:46) -
Subtitles:English (forced)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0
Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The DVD is region 1 NTSC.
Comes with a 8-page booklet containing an essay by Miike biographer Tom Mes.
All the extras are in Japanese with optional English subtitles. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
(2) Audio Commentary by Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes (in English) -
Extras:Introduction by Takashi Miike (1:15)
"Ties that Bind" interview with Takashi Miike (30:06)
Interviews:
- Ryo Ishibashi (16:14)
- Eihi Shiina (20:09)
- Renji Ishibashi (20:55)
- Ren Osugi (16:26)
"Damaged Romance" An appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns (35:20) (in English)
Gallery (16 pictures)
Trailers:
- Japanese Trailer (1:38)
- International Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin. The first pressing includes an Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Anton Bitel.
Extras are in Japanese with English subtitles except where noted. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan, hosted by Masato Kobayashi
"Introduction by director Takashi Miike" featurette (1:18)
DISC TWO (DVD)
Interview with actor Ryo Ishibashi (16:17)
Interview with actress Eihi Shiina (20:07)
Interview with actor Renji Ishibashi (20:53)
Interview with actor Ren Osugi (16:23)
International theatrical trailer (1:16)
Japanese theatrical trailer (1:46) -
Subtitles:English (forced)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0
Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DISC TWO is region 1 NTSC.
Comes with a 8-page booklet containing an essay by Miike biographer Tom Mes.
All the extras are in Japanese with optional English subtitles. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes (2016)
(2) Audio Commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan, hosted by Masato Kobayashi (2009)
(3) Audio Commentary by filmmakers Aaron McCann & Dominic Pearce (2024) -
Extras:"Deeper Deeper Into Audition" 2024 Video Essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (11:18)
2009 Interview with actor Ryo Ishibashi (16:15)
2009 Interview with actress Eihi Shiina (20:10)
2009 Interview with actor Renji Ishibashi (20:56)
2009 Interview with actor Ren Osugi (16:26)
Japanese Trailer (1:39)
International Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available with a limited slipcase exclusively at the Umbrella Webshop.
Packaging mistakenly states the audio is 2.0 only and that the subtitles are "English SDH".
Also available in a Collector's Edition exclusively at the Umbrella Webshop which includes a 48 page bound book, a rigid slipbox, a slipcase, 8 replica lobby cards, and an A3 reversible poster, limited to 400 copies.
The slipbox mistakenly states it is region B only and that the subtitles are "English SDH". -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
2023 interview with Stéphane du Mesnildot (24:00)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Digipak
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes
"Damaged Romance" An appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns (35:19)
Interview with Takashi Miike (48:42)
Trailer (1:21)
Bonus Trailers
- Battle Royale (1:35)
- Oldboy (2:19)
- Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (1:42)
- Lady Vengeance (1:44)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German LPCM 2.0 stereo (Arte dub)
German LPCM 2.0 stereo (DTV dub) -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a 24 page booklet.
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Extras:Interview with Takashi Miike (48:34)
Trailer (1:23)
Bonus Trailers
- Branded to Kill (3:17)
- J.S.A. (1:43)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (2:29)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (3:10)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (3:03)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (3:07)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (3:03)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (2:41)
The Isle (1:58) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0
German LPCM 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
(2) Audio Commentary by Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes (in English) -
Extras:Introduction by Takashi Miike (1:15)
"Ties that Bind" interview with Takashi Miike (30:06)
Interviews:
- Ryo Ishibashi (16:14)
- Eihi Shiina (20:09)
- Renji Ishibashi (20:55)
- Ren Osugi (16:26)
"Damaged Romance" An appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns (35:20) (in English)
Gallery (16 pictures)
Trailers
- Japanese Trailer (1:38)
- International Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin. The first pressing includes an Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Anton Bitel.
Extras are in Japanese with English subtitles except where noted. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1) Audio Commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
(2) Audio Commentary by Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes (in English)
Introduction by Takashi Miike (1:15)
"Ties that Bind" interview with Takashi Miike (30:06)
Interviews:
- Ryo Ishibashi (16:14)
- Eihi Shiina (20:09)
- Renji Ishibashi (20:55)
- Ren Osugi (16:26)
"Damaged Romance" An appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns (35:20) (in English)
Gallery (16 pictures)
Trailers
- Japanese Trailer (1:38)
- International Trailer (1:16)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:The first pressing includes an Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Anton Bitel.
Extras are in Japanese with English subtitles except where noted. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Arrow US/Canada/UK releases have a 5.1 track, includes all the extras from the US Shout! Factory release and adds additional exclusive extras. Only region differences.
The German Capelight release also has a 5.1 track, includes a lengthy director's interview plus a few of the extras found on the Arrow releases.
The Australian release has a 5.1 track with some of the extras found on the Shout! Factory and Arrow releases and adds some exclusive extras.
The French release also has a 5.1 track and has an exclusive French interview.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Arrow Films - No cuts (115:27).
- Blu-ray A 2 Disc Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (115:35).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts (115:27).
- Blu-ray A 2 Disc Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (115:35).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (115:27)
- Blu-ray B Édition Collector Limitée France- The Jokers - No cuts (115:37)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Capelight Pictures - No cuts (115:27)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Rapid Eye Movies - No cuts (115:27).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (115:27).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (115:27).
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Comparison added by Vincent_Bouche on 09/10/09
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 11/03/24UPDATE LOG:
21/11/15: Addition of Germany, US ASIN.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
08/02/16: Addition of UK.
27/01/19: Added US Arrow, separated UK arrow standard and Steelbook, capsaholic.
20/02/23: Added Canada x2, Germany Capelight.
25/04/23: Added France.
11/03/24: Added Australia.
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