DVD Confidential: Hundreds of Hidden Easter Eggs Revealed [Paperback]

Marc A. Saltzman (Author)

Book Description

Series: One-Off | Publication Date: September 25, 2002

The following are examples of the kind of content to be featured in DVD Confidential: Hundreds of Hidden Easter Eggs Revealed. The Godfather DVD Collection There are many eggs buried deep inside Paramount Home Video's "The Godfather DVD Collection". From the main menu, select the 'SetUp' section and then tap the Right button on the DVD remote. A globe will now appear on the screen. Now press Enter (or 'Select' on some DVD players) and enjoy this humorous collage of famous Godfather scenes - but in multiple languages as seen throughout the world. Want to know what "Ba-da-boom" sounds like in German? A second egg can be found in the 'Galleries' section of the disc. Scroll down to 'DVD Credits' and press Enter. Now, click 'Next' four times to be treated to a hidden clip from "The Sopranos" as Tony & co. attempt to watch a bootleg version of "The Godfather" on DVD! Try to find the other eggs on this DVD set: one is James Caan's screen test as Sonny Corleone; the other features author Mario Puzo as he tells Francis Ford Coppola why he wrote "The Godfather" over a game of pool. Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace There are a number of clever eggs well-hidden on LucasFilm/Fox Home Video's DVD release of "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace", including undocumented deleted scenes and a handy THX audio and video setup screen. But the finest egg is a reel of amusing out takes. Here's how to access it: On the first disc, go to the 'Options' menu and type '1138' using your remote control (one of Lucas' first films was "THX 1138"). On some DVD players you may have to press '10+', then '1', and then '3' and '8'. Now, sit back and enjoy an entertaining two-minute out take reel. Who knew R2D2 had such problems keeping upright?

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From the Back Cover

Your Map to the DVD Easter Egg Hunt of a Lifetime

Love movies? Addicted to DVDs? Here's a new way to enjoy them. Easter Eggs are hidden gems tucked into the digital landscape of many DVDs--there are probably some in your living room right now! Not listed on the back of the DVD box, Easter Eggs are truly secret--they can only be released with a special sequence or code. Discover deleted scenes, view hidden "making of" features, eavesdrop on conversations between authors, directors, and actors, and much more. This handy resource shows you what the eggs are, how to access them, and what the payoff is. So, if you're looking to get more from your DVDs, this is the ultimate guide for you. Happy hunting!

• Locate hidden bloopers, deleted scenes, secret alternate endings, video games, and more
• Sharpen your movie knowledge with "Did You Know?" factoids about the films you love
• View alternate cuts of classics, including "Terminator 2" and the "Wizard of Oz" version of "Rocky Horror Picture Show"
• Discover a hilarious (and hidden) blooper reel from "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace"
• Watch undocumented deleted scenes from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
• Impress your friends by showing secret areas buried in "The Simpsons" box sets
• Enjoy a humorous collage of famous scenes from "The Godfather" in multiple languages--and observe James Caan's screen test for his part as Sonny Corleone
• Take a peek behind the scenes with numerous "Toy Story" outtakes
• Receive a personal message from Kevin Smith hidden in "Mallrats"

About the Author

Marc Saltzman (Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada) is a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, consultant, and radio and TV personality. His specialties lie in computers, the Internet, video gaming, telecommunications, digital music initiatives and consumer electronics. Along with his weekly syndicated columns with Gannett News Service, Marc currently contributes to over two dozen prominent publications, reaching millions of readers each month: USA Today, USAToday.com, LA Times, Playboy, Playboy.com, Maxim, Modern Maturity, Yahoo! Internet Life, Electronic Gaming Monthly, PC Gamer, Electronic Playground and many more. Marc Saltzman was one of the first journalists to break the MP3 phenomenon in late 1997 (for CNN.com); he correctly predicted this controversial audio file format would revolutionise the recording industry. Saltzman is the author of seven books including Game Design: Secrets of the Sages (published by Macmillan USA/Pearson in 3 editions, 1999, 2000, 2001) and Internet Games Directory (Macmillan USA/Pearson, 1996). Saltzman has been an official "Best of E3" judge at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, nominating the best computer and console games, and most promising hardware, for the annual trade show.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia (September 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072226633
• ISBN-13: 978-0072226638
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,293,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Why buy a book, April 22, 2003

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chicoer2003 "chicoer2003" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DVD Confidential: Hundreds of Hidden Easter Eggs Revealed (Paperback)

When you can find DVD eggs online....and for free. Save your money on a real book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, cheap price tag, November 6, 2002

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Jonathan Thibideau (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DVD Confidential: Hundreds of Hidden Easter Eggs Revealed (Paperback)

Anyone who owns a DVD player should buy this book -- it basically tells you how to unlock hundreds of Easter eggs (secret sections hidden on DVDs) and what the secret is of course. Perfect compliment to any DVD collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Book to use with your DVD Collection!, October 16, 2002

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J. Garcia (So Cal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DVD Confidential: Hundreds of Hidden Easter Eggs Revealed (Paperback)

Okay, you've watched "Gladiator" for the hundredth time and you say now what? Well, how about watching the hidden Easter egg to the "Rhino Sequence", or how about the hidden Angel Wings Easter egg in the Castaway DVD. It's so much fun looking for these hidden eggs, especially with the more bizarre ones that require multiple button presses and combinations. I flipped through this book and loaded up my DVDs and had a blast!