Warner Home Video (WHV) will release a special edition DVD of THE IRON GIANT on September 7, 2004. The all-new special features include eight "never-before-seen" scenes, including an alternate opening, all with director commentary, 13 mini-documentaries highlighting key sequences and a featurette, "The Voice Of The Giant," hosted Vin Diesel. This version will be available on DVD for $19.97.
Additional special features on the DVD include scene-specific commentaries by filmmakers; a motion gallery of original animation; a letter from Ted Hughes, author of the original book upon which the film was based; DVD-ROM access to the original Website; and "Easter eggs" revealing the behind-the-scenes filmmaking process. This DVD version of THE IRON GIANT is presented in an all-new digital transfer, a 16x9 widescreen format, English and French Dolby 5.1 surround sound audio and has English, French and Spanish subtitles.
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