Operation Tropic Thunder Storms Into November

Tropic Thunder is already one of the best comedies in a year that’s already full of good comedies. So how do you make the movie even better for its DVD release? How about a director’s cut that includes fourteen minutes of new footage, and alternate ending, deleted scenes, and the hilarious Rain of Madness behind the scenes spoof of Coppola’s Heart of Darkness.

The comedy, directed and starring Ben Stiller, and including Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Danny McBride, and a hilarious performance from Tom Cruise (never thought I’d say those words) is hitting DVD on November 18th in a single disc theatrical cut, a two-disc unrated director’s cut version, and a Blu-ray edition. I have to say, I really like the Tropic Thunder logo for the director’s cut, making the package alone worth the extra cost.

The press release lists the Tropic Thunder performances at the MTV Movie Awards as part of the disc contents. I’m hoping the intro Black, Downey, and Stiller filmed for the movie’s Comic Con will be included as well. As fun as it was to be part of the exclusive audience for that in theaters, I’d hate to think such a funny bit would never be seen again.

Take a look at the announced disc contents and cover art below. Check out Tropic Thunder on DVD and Blu-ray on November 18th.

  • Single-disc DVD
  • Cast commentary with Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.
  • Blowing S&*t Up
  • The Hot LZ
  • Stiller
  • Black
  • Downey Jr.
  • Jackson
  • Baruchel
  • McBride
  • Nolte
  • Portnoy Tied to Tree
  • Choose a Dude
  • Rain of Madness Trailer
  • MTV Movie Awards—Tropic Thunder

    Two-Disc DVD & Blu-ray:
    Note: content listed as High Definition (HD) is only in high definition on Blu-ray
  • Filmmaker commentary with Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Stuart Cornfeld, Jeff Mann, John Toll and Greg Hayden
  • Cast commentary with Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.
  • Before the Thunder (HD)
  • The Hot LZ (HD)
  • Blowing S&*t Up (HD)
  • Designing the Thunder (HD)
  • Stiller (HD)
  • Black (HD)
  • Downey Jr. (HD)
  • Jackson (HD)
  • Baruchel (HD)
  • McBride (HD)
  • Nolte (HD)
  • Rain of Madness (HD)
  • The Journey Begins
  • Misinformed
  • Viet-Wham!
  • Hallowed Ground
  • Good-bye, Gladys
  • Perception
  • Slaughterhouse Live
  • Clean & Sober
  • Location Scouts
  • Historically Accurate
  • P.P.S.D.
  • Water Buffalo Wrestling (HD)
  • Speedman Unpacking his Backpack (HD)
  • Snorkels (HD)
  • Eight Minutes in Hell (HD)
  • Alternate Ending (HD)
  • MTV Movie Awards—Tropic Thunder
  • Cody at Bar (HD)
  • Portnoy Tied to Tree (HD)
  • Choose a Dude (HD)
  • Laz at Campfire (HD)
  • Video Rehearsals