Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines SteelBook (Germany)

Inside Artwork: Yes
Emboss/Deboss: No
Finish Type: TBA

• In-Movie Experience: A picture-in-picture commentary (the culprit in the previous release's 1080i/1080p boo-boo) that features Director Jonathan Mostow and cast and crew discussing the picture-at-large, working with a legendary Hollywood Action star, Terminator 3's place in the franchise, and more. Behind-the-scenes footage in addition to the interview sequences.
• Behind the Story (480p):
  • Brief introduction by superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger (0:33) that serves more as an introduction to the special features as a whole rather than this individual grouping.
  • HBO First Look special (13:02) behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Arnold discusses why he is a good fit for this film while the crew describes the moviemaking process and the core of the story as presented in the movie.
  • Storyboards (3:54) features a scene presented side-by-side with the storyboards that were drawn beforehand to lay out the way the scene should look on film.
  • Dressed to Kill (2:11) is a look at the famous costume worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in this film, not to mention the clothes worn by some of the other characters.
• Audio Commentary: Director Jonathan Mostow and Actors Arnold Schwarzenegger, Claire Danes, Nick Stahl, and Kristanna Loken are recorded separately, their comments edited together after-the-fact. Each participant offers up some insights into the making of the film, but of course it's Arnold -- as the biggest man in the room both literally and figuratively -- who fans will want to hear from most. He speaks on the franchise as a whole and his role in this film in particular.
• Audio Commentary: Director Jonathan Mostow. He uses this commentary to discuss "the process of directing" the film. He covers the need for purpose behind the three separate studio logos at the beginning of the film, what that meant for the method behind making the movie, and how not producing the movie inside the usual "studio structure" allowed for the not-so audience pleasing ending. He also covers the more technical side of the filmmaking ledger, such as the process of shooting particular scenes on a soundstage with moving plates rather than on-location. Like his commentary in the PiP feature, Mostow proves to be engaging and entertaining.
• Audio Commentary: Director Jonathan Mostow, writers John Brancato and Michael Ferris, production designer Jeff Mann, and Director of Photography Don Burges provide the insights on the third and final commentary. Discussion about the decisions that make this film work.
• Additional Footage (480p):
  • Sgt. Candy Scene (1:50) is a deleted scene featuring a comical "commercial" for SkyNet's weapons systems and the reasoning behind the Terminator's Austrian accent.
  • Terminal Flaws (3:01) blooper reel.
• Fun & Games (480p):
  • Toys in Action (6:35) looks at Todd McFarlan's famous toy and product line relating to this film and how they decide which scenes will resonate most with audiences and therefore make for the best figurines. There is also a look at how these figurines are created and the intricate detail that goes into making each one.
  • Making of the Video Game (480p, 8:57) explores the way in which the tie-in video game expands on the world created in T3.
• Trailers (480p): Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2:23) and a preview for the above-referenced video game (1:36).