Panic Room (2002)

[Pieter V]

THE CLAUSTROPHOBIC THRILLER FROM DIRECTOR DAVID FINCHER FINALLY DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD™
AVAILABLE AS A LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK FEBRUARY 18TH

SYNOPSIS
Trapped in their New York brownstone's panic room, a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, newly divorced Meg Altman (Jodie Foster) and her daughter, Sarah (Kristen Stewart), play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with three intruders—Burnham (Forest Whitaker), Raoul (Dwight Yoakam) and Junior (Jared Leto)—during a brutal home invasion. But the room itself is the focal point because what the intruders really want is inside it.

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, supervised by Director David Fincher
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
  
• FEATURE + SPECIAL FEATURE BLU-RAY™ DISCS
  
• Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master
• English 5.1
• Special Features:
• Commentary by David Fincher
• Commentary by Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker and Dwight Yoakam
• Commentary by writer David Koepp and special guest
• PRE-PRODUCTION
• 6 featurettes on the prep phase, from pre-visualization through testing
• Interactive previsualization — Compare the pre-visualization, storyboards, dailies and final film in a multi-angle, multi-audio feature with optional commentary
• PRODUCTION
• Shooting Panic Room – An hour-long documentary on the principal photography phase
• Makeup effects featurette with Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr.
• Sequence breakdowns – An interactive look at the creation of four separate scenes in the film
• POST-PRODUCTION
• 21 documentaries and featurettes on the visual effects
• On Sound Design with Ren Klyce
• Digital Intermediate and other featurettes dealing with the post-production phase
• A multi-angle look at the scoring session conducted by Howard Shore
• Special Features Produced by David Prior

CAST AND CREW
Directed by: David Fincher
Produced by: Ceán Chaffin, Gavin Polone, Judy Hofflund, David Koepp
Written by: David Koepp
Cast: Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam, Jared Leto, Kristen Stewart
SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 112 minutes
Rating: R: for violence and language

4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.39:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA

Blu-ray disc included.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Pieter V

Blu-ray disc included.

Very nice. Since you seem to be in the know, have their been any updates on Killers of the Flower Moon? I remember you mentioned it was supposed to be happening at some point.

Anything on Napoleon?

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Very nice. Since you seem to be in the know, have their been any updates on Killers of the Flower Moon? I remember you mentioned it was supposed to be happening at some point.
Anything on Napoleon?

Killers of the Flower Moon no news. Only Italy got susprisly a release in the end. Napoleon was from the start known no physical release. No news there either.

[formula_nebula]

Very nice! Long overdue

[HipsterTrash]

[storythecorgi]

It's been 84 years...

[Jay H.]

Word!

[Driver78]

'bout time!

[Watershipdownisgood]

Dwight Yoakam you mean the country singer Dwight Yoakam I forgot he was even in this movie he’s one of my favorite music artists of all time. So excited this is finally coming to Blu-Ray in the US it’s about time it happens.

[TheArgentinian]

I had no idea this one never got a BR release. Is there a reason? It's not an obscure movie.

[koberulz]

It's been announced and then pulled multiple times in multiple countries. So it would appear something has been cropping up to prevent releases, although nobody seems to know quite what.

[ravenus]

Any word on whether there will be a standalone blu-ray release with the bonus disc of extras?

[AmishParadise]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Any word on whether there will be a standalone blu-ray release with the bonus disc of extras?

The bonus features are included on the Blu-ray. And yeah, I'd like to see a Blu-ray only release as well. If/when this perhaps happens I'll be purchasing a copy for a friend that lives in the 1080p world. They have zero interest in 4K so.

[eightslicesofpie]

Originally Posted by AmishParadise

No idea. I'd like to see this as well. If/when this perhaps happens I'll be purchasing a copy for a friend that lives in the 1080p world. They have zero interest in 4K so.

Well this does come with a bluray so they could still use it

[AmishParadise]

Originally Posted by eightslicesofpie

Well this does come with a bluray so they could still use it

True. I've already purchased this once though. My charity only goes so far. Would much rather purchase a Blu-ray only copy in this case.

[danny24]

If you want Blu-ray only for your friend your only options are eBay or another marketplace that has the seller selling only the Blu-ray from the 4K steelbook. You could also check this fourm to see if any sellers here are selling the BD only. You really are better off just buying the 4K steelbook for your friend because if they ever get a UHD player even if they prefer 1080p they can still play either disc.

[AmishParadise]

Originally Posted by danny24

If you want Blu-ray only for your friend your only options are eBay or another marketplace that has the seller selling only the Blu-ray from the 4K steelbook. You could also check this fourm to see if any sellers here are selling the BD only. You really are better off just buying the 4K steelbook for your friend because if they ever get a UHD player even if they prefer 1080p they can still play either disc.

I'll most likely go the Blu-ray from the SteelBook route on EBay if need be. I've done so in the past so.

[AmishParadise]

Here's a look at the Blu-ray menus for those interested. Well, this is a mock-up of the menus I created in Photoshop. Will give one a good feel for what it's like to navigate the original disc. My effort here mirrors the original menus very closely, a few liberties taken along the way such as the first couple pics shown below. I reduced the number of pages used when navigating the "Multi-Angle Featurette" as well in addition to improving the font placement, padding and spacing throughout. The original disc uses a font strip to populate all the text. Very odd letter spacing as a result. The font I used isn't the same, but it's close. And yes, there's a practical application to what I've done here, but it's forbeoden to speak of such things here on the forums, so let's not and say that we did. In any event, eye candy provided below. Accompanying each pic is a description which accurately describes the behavior of the original disc.

TOP MENU:

(At the main level the "EXTRAS" menu items are always shown to the right, each menu item showing its "Normal" state, i.e. not selected. Selecting the "EXTRAS" option and navigating "RIGHT" does not wrap around to "PLAY" in this case. Instead you're taken to the "EXTRAS" page just as if you had selected and activated the "EXTRAS" option. In the mock-up pictured above I took a different approach, navigation wrapping around from "EXTRAS" to "PLAY" and vice versa, the right portion of the screen used to display an "Overview" of the film rather than the contents of the "EXTRAS" page.)

PLAY\RESUME:

(The "PLAY" option never displays a "Resume" prompt if applicable. Playback either resumes if possible or starts from the beginning. The only way to invoke the "Resume" prompt is to stop playback of the disc, then start playback again. When doing so the above "Resume Playback?" prompt is displayed after the disc loads if applicable, the options "Yes" (...resume where you left off.) and "No" (...start from beginning.) given. In the mock-up pictured above the same "Resume Playback?" prompt would be given if applicable without having to stop and restart playback of the disc. Navigating "DOWN" would provide for backing out if you change your mind.)

SETUP\AUDIO:

(The current audio stream for the film is called out by the small right arrow to the left of the given menu item. Navigating "UP" from the topmost item wraps around to the last available audio selection. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time takes you to the "Subtitles" button. Navigating "LEFT" takes you back a level to the "SETUP" option. Selecting and activating any of the audio selections sets the audio stream for the film, then takes you to the "SETUP\SUBTITLES" page. Navigating "DOWN" from the "Subtitles" button does not wrap around. Selecting and activating the "Subtitles" button takes you to the "SETUP\SUBTITLES" page.)

SETUP\SUBTITLES (Page 1):

(The current subtitle stream for the film is called out by the small right arrow to the left of the given menu item. Navigating "UP" from the topmost item wraps around to the last available subtitles selection on Page 2. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time takes you to the "Audio" button. Navigating "LEFT" takes you back a level to the "SETUP" option. Selecting and activating any of the subtitles selections sets the subtitle stream for the film, then takes you back a level to the "PLAY" option. Navigating "DOWN" from the "Audio" button does not wrap around. Selecting and activating the "Audio" button of course takes you to the "SETUP\AUDIO" page. | Additional pic: Page 2)

SCENES (Chapters 1-4):

(Chapter 1 is always selected by default when selecting and activating the "SCENES" option. Navigating "UP/DOWN" from there wraps around at either end. Navigating "RIGHT" does nothing. Navigating "LEFT" takes you back a level to the "SCENES" option. | Additional pics: Chapters 5-8, Chapters 9-12, Chapters 13-16)

EXTRAS:

(The "EXTRAS" option organizes its content into 4 categories. Selecting a given menu item and navigating "RIGHT" or pressing "OK" takes you to a dedicated page, one or more sub-menu items then being presented. Navigating "LEFT" takes you back a level.)

EXTRAS\COMMENTARIES:

(The "COMMENTARIES" option provides for setting the stream for the film to one of the commentary tracks. Selecting and activating the "On" option for a given commentary track sets the audio stream accordingly, then taking you to the "PLAY" option. Selecting then activating the "PLAY" option at that point resumes playback if possible, otherwise playback starts from the beginning. Selecting and activating the "Off" option for a given commentary track restores the previous non-commentary stream that was selected, then taking you to the "EXTRAS" option. Navigating "LEFT" takes you back a level.)

EXTRAS\PRE-PRODUCTION:

(The "PRE-PRODUCTION" option organizes its related content into 2 categories. Selecting a given menu item and navigating "RIGHT" or pressing "OK" takes you to a dedicated page, one or more sub-menu items then being presented. Navigating "LEFT" takes you back a level.)

EXTRAS\PRE-PRODUCTION\PREP\The Testing Phase:

(The "Prep" category offers 2 bonus features, the first of which is selected above. Note the "Run Time" displayed near the bottom of the screen. This is always the case when the selected menu item is a playable bonus feature, otherwise no "Run Time" is shown. | Additional pic: Safe Cracking School)

EXTRAS\PRE-PRODUCTION\PREVISUALIZATION\Creating the Previs:

(The "Previsualization" category offers 5 bonus features, the first of which is selected above. Again, note the "Run Time" displayed near the bottom of the screen. This indicates that the "Creating the Previs" menu item is a playable bonus feature. The same is the case for the "Previs Demo" menu items. The last two menu items do not display a "Run Time" in this case as each offer dedicated pages where one or more sub-menu items are presented. | Additional pics: Previs Demo, Previs Demo with Commentary)

EXTRAS\PRE-PRODUCTION\PREVISUALIZATION\Habitrail Film:

(Selecting the "Habitrail Film" menu item and navigating "RIGHT" or pressing "OK" takes you to the dedicated page shown above. Only one playable item is offered in this case, the dedicated page used so a description of the bonus feature can be given.)

EXTRAS\PRE-PRODUCTION\PREVISUALIZATION\Multi-Angle Featurette:

(Selecting the "Multi-Angle Featurette" menu item and navigating "RIGHT" or pressing "OK" takes you to the dedicated page shown above, the dedicated page providing for a description of the bonus feature to be given, the bonus feature spanning across 8 menu items. With the original disc the description provided on Page 1 is a wall of text. In the mock-up pictured above I decided to break things up a bit. The details are much easier to digest as a result I think. I also went with a smaller font size for the menu items, menu items 2-8 fitting comfortably on Page 2. The original disc spreads the menu items across 3 pages. Page 2 contains menu items 2-6. Page 3 contains menu items 7-8. Navigating "DOWN" from the last menu item on Page 3 does wrap back around to Page 1. | Additional pic: Page 2)

EXTRAS\PRODUCTION\Shooting Panic Room:

(Selecting the "PRODUCTION" category and navigating "RIGHT" or pressing "OK" takes you to the dedicated page shown above, the first menu item being selected by default. Again note the "Run Time" here, an indication that the selected menu item is a playable bonus feature. The same is the case for the "Make Up Effects" bonus feature. | Additional pic: Make Up Effects)

EXTRAS\EASTER EGGS\Real Safe Rooms:

(Selecting the "EASTER EGG" category and navigating "RIGHT" or pressing "OK" takes you to the dedicated page shown above, the first menu item being selected by default. The "Run Time" is once again present, an indication that the selected menu item is a playable bonus feature. The same is the case for the "Breaking the Mirror" bonus feature. | Additional pics: Breaking the Mirror, Digital Video Essentials)

EXTRAS\RESUME:

(The original disc only supports resuming playback of a bonus feature when you stop playback of the disc, then start playback again. When doing this a "Resume Playback?" prompt is displayed after the disc loads, the options "Yes" (...resume where you left off.) and "No" (...start from beginning.) given. In the mock-up pictured above the same "Resume Playback?" prompt would be given if applicable without having to stop and restart playback of the disc. Navigating "DOWN" would provide for backing out if you change your mind.)
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I created a mock-up of the POPUP MENU as well, the menu graphics confined in this case to the 2.35:1 aspect ratio of the movie, no portion of the menu being obstructed as a result if one happens to be projecting the Blu-ray on a scope screen.


(Click on the preview image above to view the full size image.)

Additional pics of the POPUP MENU...
Setup: Audio, Subtitles (Page 1), Subtitles (Page 2)
Scenes: Chapters 1-4, Chapters 5-8, Chapters 9-12, Chapters 13-16
Extras: Commentaries, Commentaries\Resume
Pre-Production (Prep): The Testing Phase, Safe Cracking School
Pre-Production (Previsualization): Creating the Previs, Previs Demo, Previs Demo with Commentary,
Habitrail Film, Multi-Angle Featurette (Page 1), Multi-Angle Featurette (Page 2)
Production: Shooting Panic Room, Make Up Effects
Easter Eggs: Real Safe Rooms, Breaking the Mirror, Digital Video Essentials
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And why not, let's take Sony's secondary POPUP MENU to the next level shall we. In the mock-ups pictured below, the secondary POPUP MENU is accessible during "First Playback", before and after the "Feature Film" is played and while playing a given "Bonus Feature".

(With the original disc the secondary POPUP MENU is only accessible when playing a bonus feature and only provides for returning to the TOP MENU, even in cases where a bonus feature is played from the POPUP MENU of the Feature Film. Doh!)

FIRST PLAYBACK (Proceed to Main Menu):
When accessed during First Playback prior to reaching TOP MENU for first time. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Selecting and activating the "Close" symbol or navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.


(Click on the preview image above to view the full size image.)
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MAIN MENU (Proceed to Feature Film):
When accessed after initiating playback of Feature Film from TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to Feature Film. Selecting and activating the "Close" symbol or navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.


(Click on the preview image above to view the full size image.)
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FEATURE Film (Return to Main Menu):
When accessed after Feature Film finishes playing prior to returning to TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Selecting and activating the "Close" symbol or navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.


(Click on the preview image above to view the full size image.)
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BONUS FEATURE (Return to Main Menu):
When accessed after initiating playback of "Bonus Feature" from TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Selecting and activating the "Close" symbol or navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.


(Click on the preview image above to view the full size image.)
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BONUS FEATURE (Return to Feature Film):
When accessed after initiating playback of "Bonus Feature" from Feature Film. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Selecting and activating the "Close" symbol or navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.


(Click on the preview image above to view the full size image.)
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A technical breakdown of the Blu-ray contents for those interested. (Title designations may not mirror original disc.)

TITLE 65535 (FIRST PLAYBACK)
MPLS 00100, M2TS 00100, 00:14.431 (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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TITLE 0 (TOP MENU)
MPLS 00095, M2TS 00098, Cc 1, Au 1|1100, PG 0|NA, 01:07.317 (PlayList ID 0)
MPLS 00095, M2TS 00099, Cc 5, Au 1|1100, PG 0|NA, 01:07.317 (PlayList ID 1-100)
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TITLE 1 (FEATURE Film)
MPLS 00106, M2TS 00106, 00:06:000 (MPA Rating)
MPLS 00216, M2TS 00216, 00:08.008 (IPR Center, FBI Anti-Piracy Warning)

MPLS 00001, M2TS 00001, Au 9|1100-1108, PG 30|ENG 1200-1203|OTHER 1204-121F) (NOT IN USE.)
MPLS 00374, M2TS 00001, Au 9|1100-1108, PG 30|ENG 1200,1201|OTHER 1204-121F)
MPLS 00375, M2TS 00001, Au 9|1100-1108, PG 30|ENG 1202,1203|OTHER 1204-121F) (NOT IN USE.)

MPLS 00213, M2TS 00213, 00:08.008 (Commentary Disclaimer)
MPLS 00217, M2TS 00217, 00:05.005 (International Copyright Warning)
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TITLE 3 (The Testing Phase)
MPLS 00376, M2TS 00372, 16:33.826

TITLE 4 (Safe Cracking School)
MPLS 00377, M2TS 00373, 12:54.874
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TITLE 5 (Creating the Previs)
MPLS 00378, M2TS 00374, 10:23.155

TITLE 6 (Previs Demo) & TITLE 7 (Previs Demo with Commentary) (03:34.047)

MPLS 00379, M2TS 00375, Au 2|1100-1101, PG 10|1200-1209 (Titles 6 & 7) (NOT IN USE.)

MPLS 00387, M2TS 00375, Au 1|1100, PG 5|1200-1204 (Previs Demo)
MPLS 00388, M2TS 00375, Au 1|1101, PG 5|1205-1209 (Previs Demo with Commentary)
^^^ DISCRETE PLAYLISTS FOR EACH MENU ITEM ^^^

Title 8 (Habitrail Film)
MPLS 00380, M2TS 00376, 01:04.397

Titles 9-16 (Multi-Angle Featurette) (38:30.908)
ANGLE 1 (MPLS 00389, M2TS 381, Au 4|1100-1103, PG 20|1200-1213) (NOT IN USE.)
ANGLE 2 (MPLS 00390, M2TS 382, Au 4|1100-1103, PG 20|1200-1213) (NOT IN USE.)

ANGLE 1 (MPLS 00391, M2TS 381, Au 1|1100, PG 5|1200-1204)
ANGLE 1 (MPLS 00392, M2TS 381, Au 1|1101, PG 5|1205-1209)
ANGLE 1 (MPLS 00393, M2TS 381, Au 1|1102, PG 5|120A-120E)
ANGLE 1 (MPLS 00394, M2TS 381, Au 1|1103, PG 5|120F-1213)
ANGLE 2 (MPLS 00395, M2TS 382, Au 1|1100, PG 5|1200-1204)
ANGLE 2 (MPLS 00396, M2TS 382, Au 1|1101, PG 5|1205-1209)
ANGLE 2 (MPLS 00397, M2TS 382, Au 1|1102, PG 5|120A-120E)
ANGLE 2 (MPLS 00398, M2TS 382, Au 1|1103, PG 5|120F-1213)
^^^ DISCRETE PLAYLISTS FOR EACH MENU ITEM ^^^
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TITLE 17 (Shooting Panic Room)
MPLS 00381, M2TS 00377, 52:37.954

TITLE 18 (Make Up Effects)
MPLS 00382, M2TS 00378, 08:57.703
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TITLE 19 (Real Safe Rooms)
MPLS 00383, M2TS 00379, 06:18.511

TITLE 20 (Breaking the Mirror)
MPLS 00384, M2TS 00380, 02:17.370
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MISC (Color Bars/Test Patterns/Demo Material)
MPLS 00102, M2TS 00102, 04:47.245 (NOT IN USE.)
^^^ An "Easter Egg" accessible from menus? If so, determine how to access. ^^^