The Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition which will be released on November 16th will be a 3-Disc feature heavy release.

The three-disc AVATAR Extended Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and Theatrical Special Edition Re-Release DVD will both feature the original theatrical release, a special edition re-release, family audio track with all objectionable language removed and new collector’s extended cut with sixteen more minutes including an exclusive alternate opening Earth scene. Viewers will journey to the depths of Pandora with filmmakers during “Capturing Avatar“ an in-depth feature length documentary covering the 16 year filmmaker journey including all new interviews with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew. … The AVATAR Extended Collector’s Edition Blu-ray will also have even more bonus material and interactive viewing. Through the unparalleled, interactive technology of Blu-ray, fans can dive further into the world of the Na’vi and experience the #1 international sensation from behind the scenes, with a “master class” on the production of the film. Leveraging the interactivity of Blu-ray, viewers can experience the full film in three stages of production: Performance Capture, Template (1990’s video game version) and Final as well as a composite of all stages in “Pandora’s Box”. This will be supported with interviews by Jim Cameron and the filmmakers and serve as a “master class” on the making of AVATAR.

AVATAR Extended Collection’s Edition: 3-Disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray:

Disc One

• · Original Theatrical Version
• · Special Edition Re-Release
• · Collector’s Extended Cut – 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Family Audio Track (All Objectionable Language Removed)

• · Original Theatrical Release
• · Special Edition Re-release

Disc Two

• · “Capturing Avatar“ An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew
• · Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes
• · Production Materials

Disc Three

• · Open “Pandora’s Box” and go deeper into the filmmaker process
• · Interactive Scene Deconstruction: Explore the various stages of production through 3 different viewing modes
• · Production Shorts: 17 featurettes covering performance capture, scoring the film, 3D fusion camera, stunts and much more
• · Avatar Archives including original scriptment, 300 page screenplay and the extensive Pandorapedia
• · BD-live Portal with additional bonus materials

AVATAR Collector’s Edition: 3-Disc Special Edition DVD:
Disc One

• · Original Theatrical Version
• · Special Edition Re-release
• · Collector’s Extended Cut – 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Disc Two

• · Original Theatrical Version
• · Special Edition Re-release
• · Collector’s Extended Cut

Disc Three

• · “Capturing Avatar“ An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew
• · Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes

Now I know this is not the last release for this film.   Some time after the first of the year, they will release the 3-D version, then after that the ultimate 3-D collector’s edition.