Much the same as with the first release of Casino Royale, the initial DVD/Blu-ray did not contain extensive special features and most Bond fans were left unsatisfied, so did the recent release of Quantum of Solace on DVD and Blu-ray, and director Marc Forster knows it.
Above: Director Marc Forster
Above: Quantum of Solace DVD Art
Forster is now working on ‘elite’ versions for the 22nd James Bond film, with many improved features such as new behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentaries, reports Sun Media.
Among bonuses, there will be commentaries and new behind-the-scenes featurettes. “It is much more in-depth,” Forster promises.
“It used to be that cinema was magic for us,” Forster says, “and we really didn’t know how certain things were done. It was the sense of this mystery box.
“Today, because of DVD, people are so aware of how everything is being realized. And I think there are still certain things that should remain a mystery because that makes it interesting.”
Forster is debating as to weather or not to include the coda that was shot to extend the current ending. It happens to have that famous introduction, ‘Bond, James Bond’ that what missing from the theatrical release of the film.
“It wasn’t cut because of that sentence,” Forster explains. “It was cut for other reasons. I think it worked but it is still better how it is. It’s not on this DVD and we are still discussing whether we should put it in the next one. On one hand, I think it would be cool for the audience to see it. On the other hand, I think it would be more interesting to keep it a mystery.”
No timeline has been given on the release of this new version of Quantum of Solace on DVD/Blu-ray.
