I was thrilled that it is finally out in stores, but then I found out that there are multiple versions of this film. Each have slight differences from one another. Here is a rough list of the differences;
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In the US:
Standard DVD Version
Main Film +
2 Making of Documentaries (The Adventure Begins, Beyond The Show) +
3 Featurettes (The Gloved One, Memories Of Michael, Auditions: Searching For World's Best Dancers)
Standard Blu-ray Version
Main Film +
Standard DVD Version features +
Thriller Vignette +
Smooth Criminal Vignette +
1 Featurette (Making Of Smooth Criminal) +
BD-Live
*Target store*
Standard DVD Version (1 Disc)
Standard Blu-ray Version (1 Disc)
Exclusive Target Combo Blu-ray/DVD Version (2 Discs)
-Standard Blu-ray Version (Disc One - BD Format)
-Standard DVD Version (Disc Two - DVD Format)
3D Glasses For MJ TV Tribute on Jan. 31 (placed separately in store)
*Walmart store*
Standard DVD Version (1 Disc)
Standard Blu-ray Version (1 Disc)
Exclusive Walmart DVD Version (2 Discs)
-Standard DVD Version (Disc One - DVD Format)
-4 Featurettes (Meet The Dancers, Meet The Band, Meet The Vocalists, Unfinished Rehearsals) (Disc Two - DVD Format; Approx 60 Minutes)
*Best Buy store*
Standard DVD Version (1 Disc)
Standard Blu-ray Version (1 Disc)
Exclusive Best Buy Blu-ray Version (2 Discs)
-Standard Blu-ray Version (Disc One - BD Format)
-1 Featurette (Dancing Machine) + PSP Digital Copy (Disc Two - BD Format; Approx 15 Minutes)
-3D Backstage Pass Replica (Choose 1 of 3 Versions Available: Smooth Criminal, Pointing, Blue Shirt Dancing) (attached to package)
Steelbook DVD or Blu-ray Versions (available only if pre-ordered)
*Amazon,Toys R Us, FYE, etc.*
Standard DVD Version (1 Disc)
Standard Blu-ray Version (1 Disc)
Free Poster (no pre-order req if bought at Sony Music website; others have pre-order req)
Outside The US:
There are many variations for what is available outside the US. The variations are mainly with the packaging (steelbook or not) and bonus gift items (poster, photo booklet, trading cards, t-shirt, etc.) you get attached.
As for substance on the disc(s) itself, it can be the same or different depending on what format you are looking for.
Foreign DVD Version (2 Discs)
Identical to the Exclusive Walmart DVD Version
Foreign Blu-ray Version (Number of Discs ?)
Main Film +
Standard Blu-ray Version features +
Country Exclusive Combo of any of the 5 Featurettes (Meet The Dancers, Meet The Band, Meet The Vocalists, Unfinished Rehearsals, Dancing Machine) (combo varies based on country) +
Photo Gallery (varies based on country) +
PS3 Wallpaper (varies based on country)
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What a crock of marketing bullshit. Now I have no idea which version to get.
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