Terminator 2 Diary - Back In Metal



	In this exclusive section we will follow the development of Artisan Entertainment’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day Special Edition.” In irregular updates we will keep you informed whenever new developments occur and new information becomes available, so make sure to check by frequently to keep up with the latest development on this highly anticipated title.
				by Guido Henkel July 12, 2000


	fter months and months of elaborate work and many long nights of work for producer Van Ling and his crew, “Terminator 2: Judgment Day: The Ultimate Edition” is finally finished. The production of the actual release has begun and we have been able to

take a first look at the actual product. It is hard to produce DVD-18 and the failure rate during production is extremely high. This is the reason why Artisan had to start weeks ahead of the shipping date to produce this DVD in order to have all the units ready by the time it is released on August 29. This first thing I noticed when I finally held the DVD in my hands was how cool it looks and how heavy it actually weighs. Trust me, you get quite some bang for your bucks here, no doubt!

But finally I was also able to see the metal case for myself, which was interesting. Although I had heard much about it, I still had no idea how exactly the case will present itself, until I held it in my hands. The DVD itself is contained in a regular Amaray keepcase, using the cover artwork we had shown you in an earlier installment. The metal packaging that we had mentioned on numerous occasions before is actually a sleeve that wraps around the Amaray case. It also holds a 32-page booklet with a lot of production notes and background information, and a number of color pictures. Wrapped firmly together they make a great packaging that perfectly matches the Terminator feel.





		These are the elements of the full package. The back cover, the Amaray case with the DVD , The aluminum sleeve and the 32-page booklet

		On the two sides of this DVD-18, which features two full layers on each side of the disc, you will find a plethora of materials, as you certainly know by now. With beautiful animations and transitions, the navigation of the disc has a high-tech look that enhances the experience. But I guess you have to actually experience these menus in order to feel their coolness. Nonetheless, I have prepared a number of menu screens for you so that you, too, can get an idea what to expect when this disc hits retail shelves in a few short weeks.







		Of course there are many more menus on this spectacular release, but we don’t want to spoil your own fun to see and discover them for the first time.


	We will keep these pages updated with new information, as soon as we get it in, so check back frequently to see what is going on in the production of Artisan Entertainment’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day Special Edition”


	To be continued


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