The Gladiator Limited Edition 4K Steelbook Blu-ray Is Back

As a lifelong fan of epic historical films, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming release of Gladiator 2! Back in 2000, when the original Gladiator graced our screens, it was a cinematic experience that left an indelible mark on me. The grandeur, the action, and Russell Crowe’s iconic performance as Maximus were truly unforgettable.

In 2020, Paramount Home Entertainment put out a special 4K Steelbook Blu-ray edition to mark the 20th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator movie, with Russell Crowe in the leading role. If you didn’t catch it when it initially came out, here’s another opportunity due to the upcoming release of Gladiator 2, which has just unveiled a new trailer before its cinema premiere on November 22nd.

You can place your pre-orders for the 4K Steelbook Edition of Gladiator on Amazon or Walmart right now. This item is expected to arrive on November 12th, providing ample time for you to familiarize yourself with it before the sequel hits screens. The Steelbook edition appears to include all the same special features as the standard 4K Blu-ray of Gladiator, which are detailed below:

4K BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:

Introduction by Ridley Scott (Extended Edition)
Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe (Extended Edition)
Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott, editor Pietro Scalia and cinematographer John Mathieson (Theatrical Edition)

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:

Introduction by Ridley Scott (Extended Edition)
Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe (Extended Edition)
Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott, editor Pietro Scalia and cinematographer John Mathieson (Theatrical Edition)
The Scrolls of Knowledge
Deleted Scenes Index with Optional Commentary by Ridley Scott
Visions from Elysium: Topic Portal
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator
Image & Design: Storyboard Demonstration, Storyboard Archive, Costume Design Gallery, Photo Galleries
Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes
The Aurelian Archives – My Gladiator Journal by Spencer Treat Clark
AND MORE…

What Is Gladiator 2 About?

In the hypothetical movie titled “Gladiator 2”, Lucius – a descendant of Rome’s late emperor Marcus Aurelius (his grandmother) and Lucilla’s son – resides peacefully with his family in Numidia. An invasion by Roman soldiers, led by General Marcus Acacius, disrupts this tranquility, resulting in Lucius being captured and enslaved. Driven by the tale of Maximus, Lucius decides to fight as a gladiator while challenging the reign of the young emperors Caracalla and Geta. The anticipated film “Gladiator 2” will feature Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, May Calamawy, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah, and Matt Lucas in their respective roles. Directed by Ridley Scott from a script penned by David Scarpa, the movie is rumored to pay tribute to Maximus’ character, despite Russell Crowe – who originally played Maximus in “Gladiator” – not being involved with this sequel. However, if you’ve watched the trailers, you may notice that Maximus’ character is significantly acknowledged in a significant manner.

In 2021, Scott shared his enthusiasm for period films: “I enjoy the research involved, and I love crafting the authentic scents of these eras,” he explained. He admitted that he wasn’t a fan of previous Hollywood Roman epics, finding them artificial. However, when presented with a script, he was captivated by an illustration titled “For Those About to Die” by G?r?me. It depicted the Coliseum and a man poised to stab another, awaiting permission. This image struck him as never before done so authentically, prompting him to accept the project on the spot, without even reading the script, and then immediately dived into refining the concept.

Gladiator 2 will be released exclusively in theaters on November 22nd.

2024-09-24 23:09

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