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DISC ONE: 4K UHD
- Audio Commentary with Director Oliver Stone (2006) - this feature-length track with Stone covers the making of the movie in New York and Los Angeles. While the commentary is very good, I wouldn't rank it among the best Stone has recorded. There are some gaps throughout. He sometimes repeats the phrase, "That is animation." in reaction to an effects shot. Stone gives an interesting tidbit about screening a portion of WTC at the Cannes Film Festival the same year Platoon was honored with an anniversary screening. In English, not subtitled.
- Audio Commentary with Real-Life First Responders Will Jimeno, Scott Strauss, John Busching, and Paddy McGee (2006) - this track with the emergency responders is moderated and led by Will Jimeno. They discuss details of the 9/11 events they experienced and compare how they're represented on screen. The responders were recorded together. The participants speak in English, not subtitled.
DISC TWO: Blu-ray
- Audio Commentary with Director Oliver Stone (2006) - this feature-length track with Stone covers the making of the movie in New York and Los Angeles. While the commentary is very good, I wouldn't rank it among the best Stone has recorded. There are some gaps throughout. He sometimes repeats the phrase, "That is animation." in reaction to an effects shot. Stone gives an interesting tidbit about screening a portion of WTC at the Cannes Film Festival the same year Platoon was honored with an anniversary screening. In English, not subtitled.
- Audio Commentary with Real-Life First Responders Will Jimeno, Scott Strauss, John Busching, and Paddy McGee (2006) - this track with the emergency responders is moderated and led by Will Jimeno. They discuss details of the 9/11 events they experienced and compare how they're represented on screen. The responders were recorded together. The participants speak in English, not subtitled.
- NEW Director Oliver Stone on WORLD TRADE CENTER (16:46, 1080p) - After summarizing the global reception and DVD release of Alexander (2004), Stone discusses Andrea Berloff's screenplay, which he says he contributed a lot of uncredited work to. Stone describes his method of editing, the interiors and exteriors of production designer Jan Roelfs's sets, shooting conditions, and camera angles. Stone also spends a portion of the interview talking about his cast members. He addresses the US critical reception to WTC and his reaction to it. In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with Actor Jon Bernthal (17:33, 1080p) - The Accountant 2 co-star speaks about portraying officer Christopher Amoroso. He also details his experience working with casting director Mary Vernieu and the auditions he gave. Bernthal additionally delves into Stone's qualities as a filmmaker. Moreover, he tells of what he learned about police procedures and emergency responders. Bernthal reflects on his friendships with Will Jimeno and Michael Peña. In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with screenwriter Andrea Berloff (22:09, 1080p) - Berloff remembers working with three producers and in particular, Debra Hill. She explains how she learned to make a movie by observing Stone and his work ethic. Berloff states that there's a binary in the film and outside of it: what the audience knows versus what the two main characters don't know. In addition, she describes the process of writing her script and life events happening to her at the time of production. She recalls a table read with Nicolas Cage and her impression of the actor. In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with Actor Frank Whaley (14:14, 1080p) - the veteran actor reminisces about reading for some different roles for casting director Billy Hopkins. He also talks about the part of paramedic Chuck Sereika and the scene where his character is introduced. Whaley describes what it felt like on the set of WTC and the structure of the film. He describes Stone's style as a director and a memory he has while acting in The Doors (1991). In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with Composer Craig Armstrong (15:49, 1080p) - Armstrong goes back to the time he met with Stone's longtime music supervisor Budd Carr, who connected him with the director. Armstrong explains his process of writing the main themes for cello and piano. He also discusses some of the film's sound design elements. In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with Actor Nicholas Turturro (8:03, 1080p) - John Turturro's younger brother talks about portraying Officer Colovito in the film. He offers his recollections of 9/11 while living in New York. Turturro fondly recalls hanging out with actor Danny Nucci. He offers a few stories he learned about that tragic day and when he first got to know Michael Peña. In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with Actress Donna Murphy (20:45, 1080p) - Murphy looks back when she first got involved with WTC and her filmed audition. She recalls meeting the real-life couple, Jay and Judy Jonas. More, she describes acting out her scenes with fellow actresses in the film. In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with Director of Photography Seamus McGarvey (27:25, 1080p) - McGarvey recollects anecdotal details of his initial meeting with Stone, which he also recounted in AC. He provides a personality profile of Stone as a filmmaker and his experiences collaborating with him on WTC. McGarvey explains his probe for the appropriate level of darkness in the rubble scenes, the lenses he chose, and why he shot the picture in 1.85:1. He also supplies his rationale for selecting 3M Scotch-Lite material for one scene. In English, not subtitled.
- NEW Remembering WORLD TRADE CENTER with Port Authority of NY & NJ Police Detective Will Jimeno (36:59, 1080p) - Jimeno remembers being in the hospital recuperating when a Philadelphia reporter visited to write a long article about him and John McLoughlin. Jimeno explains how producer Debra Hill envisioned his 9/11 story and wanted to meet with him and McLoughlin. Jimeno offers stories about meeting Hill, Stone, producer Moritz Borman, and others. Jimeno was on set and shares stories of what transpired during filming. He tells of bonding with Michael Peña and encounters with Nicolas Cage and Jon Bernthal during filming In English, not subtitled..
- Deleted/Extended Scenes (with Optional Commentary with Director Oliver Stone) (17:42, 480i) - nine omitted and extended scenes from WTC. They appear in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen and have not been uprezzed. They can be viewed with or without Stone's commentary.
- Paramount Commemorative Edition Exclusive Supplements
- The Making of WORLD TRADE CENTER (53:42, 1080i)
- Common Sacrifices (54:31, 1080p)
- Building Ground Zero (25:11, 1080i)
- Visual and Special Effects (12:08, 1080i)
- Oliver Stone's New York (24:31, 1080i)
- The 2006 David Lean Lecture: Oliver Stone in Conversation with Mark Kermode (12:33, 480i)
- Photo Gallery (8:50)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:32, 1080p)
- Five TV Spots (3:11, 480i)
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