N Sync - Making the Tour - Region 1 DVD

This documentary shows bits of interviews with each band member, the various rehearsal spaces, their frustration over too much material to prepare, meetings with some of the behind-the-scenes professionals, the beginning of the bus tour, and their meet-and-greet with fans before the first show. Throughout the DVD you hear bits and pieces of 'N Sync's music. It is not until the tour finally starts that you get some full-length concert performances--"Bye Bye Bye" and "This I Promise You." Clever editing leads you to believe that these are from an appearance at the Tacoma Dome in Washington State, but it is the same footage used in the Live from Madison Square Garden video. (One telltale remark did slip through: "Hey, New York, is this close enough for you?") Also included are music videos for "Bye Bye Bye," "This I Promise You," and "It's Gonna Be Me" for a playing time of 80 minutes. --Larry Clark

Making of the Tour originally aired on MTV as a half-hour special and offers a behind-the scenes look at the preparations needed for such an extravagant tour. 'N Sync's second Jive DVD, Making of the Tour, is over one hour long and contains footage not featured in the original MTV special. Fans will get a sneak peek into the touring process with footage from rehearsals and band meetings discussing lights, wardrobe, staging, sets and other important aspects of this hugely successful show. As an added bonus, Making of the Tour will contain video clips for the smash hit singles "Bye Bye Bye," "It's Gonna Be Me," and "This I Promise You."