Product Description

Peter Jackson invites his fans and fans of King Kong on an unprecedented entertaining journey in which fans are transported onto the set to experience the entire 6 month production process with the cast and crew, from the first day of production to the final shot. * King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries Limited Edition includes: 2-Discs containing 54 production diaries. Also, an 52-page Scrapbook of Drawings, Photographs, Images, and Notes from Peter Jackson; 4 exclusive Production Art Prints commissioned especially from the conceptual artists working on the film; Letter of Authenticity that will number each unique DVD set.

Product Details

• Released on: 2005-12-13
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Dolby, Limited Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish, French
• Dimensions: 1.74 pounds
• Running time: 232 minutes

From Amazon.com
The King Kong - Peter Jackson's Production Diaries is an impressive set geared directly toward fans, collectors, and those interested in the film-making process. In all likelihood Peter Jackson and co. are going to release a King Kong set bulging with extras, so why buy the "extras" now? Fair question. However, if you're aching with anticipation for a major glimpse into the 6-month production process of this modern day extravaganza, the King Kong - Peter Jackson's Production Diaries is an absolute "must have." Housed in a sturdy, faux clip board complete with a 52-page production memoir and art prints, this two DVD set opens up a three and a half hour window into what goes on in the making of a major blockbuster film. The bulk of the footage consists of the 54 "production diaries" (which can be sorted and viewed by production date or production location) culled from the "Kong is King" website. These hand held video diaries are candid peeks into the complex, humorous, detailed and involved world of the movie making process. There are a lot of Peter Jackson interviews, but over the six month time frame you eventually hear from every single person involved in the film--actors, the WETA team, animal trainers, assistant camera people, lighting technician, set crews, miniatures, make-up, etc. It is safe to say that not a stone is left unturned in revealing what goes on behind the scenes on a major motion picture set. Extremely careful not to give anything away, the King Kong - Peter Jackson's Production Diaries, though heavy in the production process, is very light on showing the final product. Nothing is revealed to ruin the movie experience. Well, almost nothing. One bonus video diary is "The Making of a Shot - The T-Rex Fight." In this 16 minutes diary you get to witness what goes on in creating the chilling "T-Rex Fight" from conception to special effects construction to the final jaw-dropping product. It is amazing to see two years of work unfold before your very eyes in two and a half minutes. --Rob Bracco

On the DVD
Collectible 2-disc set - includes 54 intriguing production diaries that put you on the set and in the middle of the action
52-page full-color production memoir - contains dozens of on-set and behind-the-scenes photographs, drawings and images from the production of the film
4 exclusive production art prints

Synopsis
Explore the making of the event movie of 2005 from the first day to final shot in this release that offers all fifty-four original production diaries showcasing the making of Peter Jackson's King Kong. In addition to detailed making-of segments that highlight all aspects of the eight-month production, this release also offers a full-color, fifty-two page production memoir and four exclusive production art prints commissioned by the world-class artists who worked on the film. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Customer Reviews

Worth the money...
This is definetly the ultimate behind the scenes look. Each day, each shot this box set includes almost everything a budding film maker needs to know, every secret unlocked before your eyes.

I cannot believe how much this set includes! Four limited edition prints, two DVDs JUST FOR THE BEHIND THE SCENES INFO as well as a pamphlet.

A must have for fans of Kong, because this is definetly a great behind the scenes look.