So who's grabbed the "Dune: Extended Edition"?

[NeoDevilbane]

I haven't picked up my copy yet, but it does seem to sport a nice tin-esque box. Looks very sharp.

I understand the extended version is -- verbatim -- the extended "Alan Smithee" version that's been floating around on pirated VHS and home-made DVD for years now, which I've seen. My question is, is the extended version now on official DVD cleaned up and cut "smoother"?

[Mahdi]

the extended version now on official DVD cleaned up and cut "smoother"?

According to ign and a few other reviews, no.

[Acriku]

I've just got it in the mail, and all I can say for now is that the cover is really cool and long-lasting (it's a metal plate). I can tell later of how well it is cut, and how the bonus material is.

[TMA_1]

wow, they show many great deleted scenes. Much that is really interesting, like the death of Thufir and so on. If you are a diehard fan of the book, you will want this.

[NeoDevilbane]

But it really is, 100%, exactly the same as the Alan Smithee VHS version that's been available (albeit, in discreet circles) for years now?

[Mahdi]

But it really is, 100%, exactly the same as the Alan Smithee VHS version that's been available (albeit, in discreet circles) for years now?

Yeah, it is the Smithee version.

I should get my free copy soon.