Oliver Stone’s ‘SAVAGES’ to be released unrated

A film that Michael & I both enjoyed watching in the theater earlier this year was Oliver Stone’s Savages. Even if we thought that some of the film echoed some of the filmmaking style of the late Tony Scott, Savages is anchored by some great performances and its persistence to not shy away from some of the extreme violence. Universal is looking to release an Unrated version of the film which makes me wonder what the hell was cut out. Read below for the press release.

From the Press Release

Acclaimed director Oliver Stone (Born on the Fourth of July, Platoon, Wall Street) plunges deep into the brutally violent world of Mexican drug cartels in the crime thriller Savages, coming to Blu-ray ™ Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand on October 23, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Also available through Digital Download.

Based on Don Winslow’s audacious 2010 novel, Savages is an intense and graphic drama set against the harsh, swift justice of the illicit drug trade as a pair of peace-loving Southern Californians find themselves locked in an all-out war against a merciless drug lord. The Combo Pack and DVD include an Unrated Edition of the film not shown in
theaters. In addition, the Combo Pack also includes exclusive deleted scenes and a behind-the-scenes featurette with the entire cast that reveals the secrets of the visceral and sexy film that Ty Burr of The Boston Globe calls “a stylish, violent, hallucinatory thriller.” The Combo Pack includes a Digital Copy of the film that is compatible with iPhone®, iTunes®, iPad®, iPod®, iPod® touch, Android™ or online retail partners, as well as UltraViolet™. UltraViolet™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and television shows in the cloud to instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers, and TVs. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.

Savages features an all-star ensemble cast of international players including Oscar® nominees John Travolta (Pulp Fiction) and Salma Hayek (Frida), Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro (Traffic), and three of Hollywood’s hottest rising stars, Taylor Kitsch (Battleship), Blake Lively (The Town) and Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass). With a killer soundtrack and wall-to-wall action, Savages is an exhilarating and explosive spectacle.
Bonus Features on Blu-ray™ and DVD
• Feature Commentary with Oliver Stone
• Feature Commentary with producers Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Co-Screenwriter/Novelist Don Winslow, Executive Producer/Co- Screenwriter Shane Salerno and Production Designer Tomás Voth

Bonus Features Exclusive to the Blu-ray™
• STONE COLD SAVAGES—A five-part profile of the film showcases the entire cast and crew as Oliver Stone pushes his loyal and talented company far past their limits in order to bring this story to life. From concept to completion, viewers get unprecedented access to a master storyteller’s creative process.
• DELETED SCENES
• UltraViolet™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and television shows, store them in the cloud, and instantly stream or download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. Currently available in the U.S. only.
• Digital Copy: Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from their choice of retail partners, to watch on an array of  electronics and portable devices including computers, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android™ and more!
• pocket BLU™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC and Mac computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high-resolution displays.
o Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
o Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
o Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go anytime, anywhere.
o Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™ enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional  content is available to unlock on their device.
o Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard. 
• BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!

SYNOPSIS

Three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone brings to life this ferocious, sexy epic. In a glittering California beach town, two best friends’ innovative marijuana business has come to the attention of the ruthless Mexican Baja Cartel. As a seemingly unwinnable war unfolds around them, they’re forced to take part in a savage battle of wills to save the girl they both love. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Benicio del Toro and Salma Hayek, Savages is “a stylish, violent, hallucinatory thriller.” (Ty Burr, Boston Globe)