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    Versus (2000)

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    Witness a battle no one has ever seen...

    Director: Ryuhei Kitamura

    OVERALL: R1

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    R0 Australia - (Eastern Eye/Madman Entertainment)
    R0 Korea - (SBH)
    R0 Thailand - (Mangpong)
    R0 United Kingdom - (Tartan)
    R1 America - (Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock) - Theatrical cut)
    R1 DC America - (Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock) - Director's cut)
    R1 SE America - (Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock))
    R1 UE America - "Ultimate Versus" - (Media Blasters)
    R2 France - (Film Office)
    R2 UE France - "Ultimate Versus" - (WE Productions)
    R2 Germany - (Legend Films)
    R2 Japan - (KSS Films)
    R2 UE Japan - "Ultimate Versus" - (KSS Films)

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    R0 Australia - (Eastern Eye/Madman Entertainment)

  • Extras:
    "Making of Versus" - documentary (24.41) French title - Au Fond De Bois (Deep in the Woods)
    Interview with the editor Shuichi Kakesu (12.35)
    “Nervous” side story (short film featuring the detectives from the film - 6.28)
    Theatrical Trailer
    Promo Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    U.S. Trailer
    Bonus Preview Trailers:
    - “Eastern Eye Montage”, “Volcano High”, “Infernal Affairs”, “Bichunmoo” and “Princess Blade”
  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
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    R0 Korea - (SBH)

  • Subtitles:
    English and Korean (burned-in)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Some sources say this release could be a bootleg, this is unconfirmed at this stage.

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    R0 Thailand - (Mangpong)

  • Extras:
    Behind The Scenes featurette (26 mins 30)
    Theatrical Trailer
  • Subtitles:
    English and Thai
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Thai DTS 5.1
    Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
    Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    The box incorrectly states Japanese and Thai 2.0 sound. It is in fact 5.1.
    The only subtitles for the extra features are Japanese.
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    R0 United Kingdom - (Tartan)

  • Extras:
    "Behind Versus: The Birth Of The Dark Hero" featurette (26:40)
    “Nervous” side story (short film featuring the detectives from the film) (6:33)
    Cast & crew filmographies and biographies
    Film notes
    3 trailers
    TV spot
    Asia Extreme trailers: The Eye; Happiness of the Katakuris; Shiri; Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance; Dark Water; A Snake of June
  • Subtitles:
    English (removable)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    All of the special features come with English subtitles.

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    R1 America - (Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock) - Theatrical cut)

  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Not confirmed, whether the audio commentaries are in this release.

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    R1 DC America - (Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock) - Director's cut)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, 3 actors, producer Vanessa Shin, and marketing director of Napalm Films (in Japanese, with English subtitles)
    Audio commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura and producer Keishiro Shin (in English)
  • Extras:
    Theatrical Trailer
    Bonus Trailers
  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
  • Case type:
    Keep Case

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    R1 SE America - (Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock))

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    Audio Commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, 3 actors, producer Vanessa Shin, and marketing director of Napalm Films (in Japanese, with English subtitles)
    Audio Commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura and producer Keishiro Shin (in English)
    Bonus Trailers:
    - "Pistol Opera"
    - "Samurai Fiction"
    - "Kunoichi"
    - "Pyrokinesis"
    DISC TWO
    "Evolution of Versus" - featurette (8:11)
    Scenes from Cannes (8:09)
    "Behind Versus" - documentary (26:38)
    Interview with the editor Shuichi Kakesu (12:56)
    "Making of Versus" - documentary (24:40)
    "Nervous" side story (short film featuring the detectives from the film - 6:28)
    Theatrical Trailer
    Promo Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    "Team Versus" (1:07)
    Preview trailer (4:31)
  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Notes:
    2-disc set. There were reports, that the disc 1 is in the amaray case, but the disc 2 is in the little "cardboard package" inside the amaray case, but it seems, that they are using the "double Amaray case" now. All the extras are in English or subtitled in English.
  • Easter eggs:
    On disc 2:
    - While on the main menu, press up to highlight the symbol in the lower-right corner. Select it to see an “Original theatrical trailer” for Shriek Show’s first feature film “Flesh For the Beast”. It is followed by a 9:00 featurette.

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    R1 UE America - "Ultimate Versus" - (Media Blasters)

  • Extras:
    Disc 1
    *The Film
    Audio Commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, Tak Sakaguchi, Hideo Sakaki and Shoichiro Masumoto ("Ultimate Version") (Japanese with English subtitles)
    Audio Commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, Tak Sakaguchi, Hideo Sakaki, Shoichiro Masumoto, Shirow Shinkei and Yudai Yamaguchi ("Original Version") (Japanese with English subtitles)
    Audio Commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura and Producer Keishiro Shin, moderated by Napalm Films marketing directo Vanessa Shin (English language)

    Disc 2
    Ultimate Versus Image Gallery
    First Contact: Versus Evolution (9:36)
    Behind Versus I: Birth of the Dark Hero (26:38)
    Behind Versus II: Versus the Legend (46:02)
    Sakigake! Otoko Versus Juku: Making of New Footage (18:22)
    Deep in the Woods: Behind the Scenes (24:41)

    Disc 3
    Deleted Scenes (21:27), with Director/Actor commentary
    Editor's Interview (12:30)
    One Man's Journey: Tak Sakaguchi (14:24)
    Versus Side Stories:
    - Nervous (6:28)
    - Nervous 2 (15:56)
    - Making of Nervous 2 (1:16)
    Trailers:
    - Down to Hell (3:34)
    - The Return: Down to Hell 2 (1:42)
    - Versus: Original (1:40)
    - Versus: Original Making of Version (4:29)
    - Theatrical (2:00)
    - Promo (00:18)
    Film Festivals:
    - Clip A (4:26)
    - Clip B (5:30)
    - Versus: FF Version (19:47)
    Team Versus (1:04)
    Tokyo Shock Trailers for "Death Trance" and "Zebraman"
  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese DTS-ES Matrix
    English DTS-ES Matrix
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    3-disc set in a steelbook case, with 4-page booklet. All extras in Japanese with English subtitles unless otherwise stated.

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    R2 France - (Film Office)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, producer Vanessa Shin and marketing director of Napalm Films (in English)
  • Extras:
    Interview with editor
    "Team Versus" featurette
    "At The Bottom Of The Wood" documentary
    Photo gallery
    Theatrical Trailer
    Bonus Trailers:
    - "Nowhere To Hide"
    - "Legend Of The Red Dragon"
  • Subtitles:
    French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    French Subtitles are forced on the Japanese track

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    R2 UE France - "Ultimate Versus" - (WE Productions)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    * The Film
    Audio commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, producer Keishiro Shin and moderator (in English)

    DISC TWO
    "Nervous, part 1" short film (6:28)
    "Nervous, part 2" short film
    "Making of 'Nervous, part 2'" featurette (1:16)
    Interview with the Editor (12:35)
    "Au fond des bois" (Deep in the Woods) featurette (24:50)
    "Team VS" featurette (1:02)
    Before "Versus" trailers:
    -Down to Hell (3:31)
    -Down to Hell 2 (1:43)
    -Versus Preview (4:31) on set footage
    "Evolution of Versus" featurette (9:37)
    "A Day with Tak" featurette (14:24)
    "Making of 'Ultimate Versus'" featurette (18:22)
  • Subtitles:
    French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese DTS-ES 6.1 (discrete)
    Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 stere
    French DTS 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    Comes in a Steelbook case. All extras have French subtitles.

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    R2 Germany - (Legend Films)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    The Film
    Audio commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, producer Vanessa Shin and marketing director of Napalm Films (in English)
    DISC TWO
    Theatrical trailer
    International trailer
    German trailer
    2 TV spots
    "Behind Versus: The Birth Of THe Dark Hero" featurette
    "At The Bottom Of The Wood" documentary
    "Versus Side Story: Nervous" featurette
    "Team Versus" featurette
    "Down To Hell" featurette
    32 Page Booklet
  • Subtitles:
    German
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 4.0
    German DTS 5.1
    German Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Packaged in a double amaray Case, hich is contained in a tin box.

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    R2 Japan - (KSS Films)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, 3 actors, producer Vanessa Shin, and marketing director of Napalm Films (in Japanese, with NO English subtitles)
  • Extras:
    "Behind Versus Part 1 - The Birth Of The Dark Hero" -documentary (26:35)
    “Nervous” side story (short film featuring the detectives from the film - 6:28)
    Theatrical Trailer
    DVD Trailer
    TV Spot
  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Extras have NO English subtitles.

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    R2 UE Japan - "Ultimate Versus" - (KSS Films)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    Audio Commentary by unknown persons recorded exclusively for this extended cut
    Audio Commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura, 3 actors, producer Vanessa Shin, and marketing director of Napalm Films
    "Behind-the-Scenes" featurette (18:21)
    DISC TWO
    "First Contact" - featurette (8:11)
    "Behind Versus" - documentary (26:38)
    "Behind Versus Part 2: Versus the Legend" documentary (46 mins)
    Deleted/Extended scenes and B-Roll footage (with optional commentary from the crew - 21 mins)
    Tak Sakaguchi video diary (14:20)
    "Nervous" side story (short film featuring the detectives from the film - 6:28)
    "Nervous 2" sequel to "Nervous"
    "Making of Nervous 2" (1:12)
    Photo Gallery (64)
    Theatrical Trailer
    Bonus Trailers
  • Subtitles:
    None
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Japanese DTS-ES 6.1
    Japanese Dolby Digital-EX 6.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    The featurettes have burned in Japanese subtitles.

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    OVERALL: R1

    The R1 3-disc "Ultimate Versus" has Japanese DTS-ES audio, the 130 minute extended cut of the film, and the best selection of extras, all of which are subtitled.

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    CUTS:

    • R0 Australia- Eastern Eye/Madman Entertainment - No Cuts - "Theatrical" 115.09 mins (PAL).
    • R0 Korea- SBH - No cuts - "Director's cut".
    • R0 Thailand- Mangpong - No cuts - "Director's Cut"
    • R0 United Kingdom- Tartan - No cuts - "Theatrical" 115.08 mins (PAL).
    • R1 America- Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock) - Theatrical cut - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version".
    • R1 DC America- Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock) - Director's cut - No cuts - "Director's cut".
    • R1 SE America- Media Blasters (Tokyo Shock) - No cuts - "Director's cut".
    • R1 UE America - "Ultimate Versus"- Media Blasters - No cuts. "Ultimate Versus".
    • R2 France- Film Office - No cuts - Theatrical cut.
    • R2 UE France - "Ultimate Versus"- WE Productions - No cuts. "Ultimate Versus"
    • R2 Germany- Legend Films - No cuts - Theatrical cut.
    • R2 Japan- KSS Films - No cuts - "Director's cut".
    • R2 UE Japan - "Ultimate Versus"- KSS Films - No cuts. "Ultimate Versus".
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    Comparison added by The Rewind Team on December 8th 2002
    Comparison last updated by Gary_Jukes on April 15th 2007

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