This Blade Runner collectors edition

genjiglove · Mar 14, 2005

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...ref=sr_1_2/002-2862352-4379212?v=glance&s=dvd

Worth the cash? KA or Buro, help me out here.

SouthtownKid · Mar 14, 2005

Curse you, for starting a topic that made me think the Special Edition was finally here.

genjiglove · Mar 14, 2005

SouthtownKid said:
Curse you, for starting a topic that made me think the Special Edition was finally here.

So are you saying there is another version on the way?

RabbitTroop · Mar 14, 2005

genjiglove said:
So are you saying there is another version on the way?

No, there is no other edition on the way... I think we can finally all agree to that. Last update I heard was in 2003. It's probably never going to happen.

Curt · Mar 14, 2005

I've been fairly unhappy with all of my Warner Brothers "Collector's Editions" I'm referencing a rathe shoddy Clockwork Orange "collectors Edition" and one other.

and aside from a cell it should be an identical disc as the others, albeit in an oversized case.

I'd say save your money, although i'd be interested to hear Kid Aphex's, and Buro Destruct's respective takes.

slerch666 · Mar 14, 2005

I have that box. It's meh. It's not bad, but not great. The bonus goods are decent enough, but not worth $75. I think I got mine for around $50, but even that's pushing it, seriously. That DVD is the SAME DVD you get outside the box. Crappy Warner Brothers crapboard package.

The bonuses are the cel, a poster, the big ass box and what amount to little photos from with scenes from the film. Really not worth the money if you ask me.

As far as the complete collector's edition, I have to agree in that it's probably never coming. Isn't the problem that the people who now own the rights hated the film? Something about they fronted money for the movie and said that if it went over schedule the rightst became theirs? The film went over schedule, and the theatrical US release became theirs, but the other versions did not (like the UK version)?

Blaine · Mar 14, 2005

I was at a conference a few years ago where the producer was on a panel.

I do recall something to the effect that the rights owners aren't happy, but he also mentioned a sequal. That they were looking for screenplays (I posted this forever ago, so if you really give a shit, maybe look for it in April 2002 or 2003 to see how well my memory jives now vs. then).

Mr.Nemoperson · Mar 14, 2005

slerch666 said:
As far as the complete collector's edition, I have to agree in that it's probably never coming. Isn't the problem that the people who now own the rights hated the film? Something about they fronted money for the movie and said that if it went over schedule the rightst became theirs? The film went over schedule, and the theatrical US release became theirs, but the other versions did not (like the UK version)?

Thats about right. It sucks too cause its a great flick and these dickwads wont release it cause they think otherwise. These are the same people that tacked on that cheesy ass ending and the crap voice over when it was released in theaters.

As for that boxset....i wouldnt bother. Its still encoded in dolby 2.0.

SouthtownKid · Mar 14, 2005

I don't care about the theatrical release. The theatrical release sucked donkeys compared to the director's cut. So they can leave that out forever as far as I'm concerned. I want a better transfer and commentary. Maybe some documentaries. Some-fucking-thing.

RAINBOW PONY · Mar 14, 2005

I predict kid aphex will post in this thread, and shortly after the thread will de-rail.

roker · Mar 14, 2005

not worth it

I thought the day of a real special edition had finally come

I forgot about this nonsense

Kid Aphex · Mar 14, 2005

Another special edition IS coming.
Just how long it will take --- ?
Nobody knows.

asshat · Mar 14, 2005

roker · Mar 14, 2005

Kid Aphex said:
Another special edition IS coming.
Just how long it will take --- ?
Nobody knows.

I've more or less lost hope

dogtoy · Mar 15, 2005

I think i'll stick with my Blade Runner Director's Cut Laserdisc for now. :make_fac:

While we're on the subject of special editions, does anyone think there will ever be another release of Star Wars or THX 1138 without all the shitty added later scenes and special effects? I want the originals, digitally remastered, but preserved as shown to audiences. I suppose I'll have to fork out large sums of cash for these on laserdisc as well, since you can't get the original cuts on DVD.

-DT

barf · Mar 15, 2005

I ll stick to my director's cut too (the dvd one). even it has image quality problems.

Loopz · Mar 15, 2005

roker said:
I've more or less lost hope

It's maddening as hell, especially when I go DVD shopping and see fat-ass 3-disc versions of much lesser movies. We're talking about probably the greatest sci-fi movie of all time, and one of the finest films ever committed to celluloid. All held up because of one asshole producer who apparently wants a bigger cut of the DVD pie.

Jerry Perenchio: Skin job who needs to be retired.

SouthtownKid · Mar 15, 2005

roker said:
I've more or less lost hope

Like motherfucking tears in rain.

Mr.Nemoperson · Mar 15, 2005

SouthtownKid said:
Like motherfucking tears in rain.

iv SEEN things you PEOPLE wouldnt believe :multi_co:

neo>all · Mar 15, 2005

NE one read the book by Philip K. Dick? Some what similar to the movie. The lesser known title is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.....yeah blade runners betters.

Scuz39 · Mar 15, 2005

neo>all said:
NE one read the book by Philip K. Dick? Some what similar to the movie. The lesser known title is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.....yeah blade runners betters.

Are you saying the title is better (because that is argueable)? If you are saying the movie is better then the book though you need to tone down on the drugs (or maybe tone up)... and the reason it is "some what similar" is that Blade Runner is based on it. (sorry if that is a bit mean

)

neo>all · Mar 15, 2005

Scuz39 said:
Are you saying the title is better (because that is argueable)? If you are saying the movie is better then the book though you need to tone down on the drugs (or maybe tone up)... and the reason it is "some what similar" is that Blade Runner is based on it. (sorry if that is a bit mean )

what? I'm not saying any of the things you mentioned. If you liked the movie you should read the book and i prefer the title blade runner. That's all i'm saying.

SouthtownKid · Mar 15, 2005

Scuz39 said:
Are you saying the title is better (because that is argueable)? If you are saying the movie is better then the book though you need to tone down on the drugs (or maybe tone up)... and the reason it is "some what similar" is that Blade Runner is based on it. (sorry if that is a bit mean )

I felt the book and the movie were only vaguely similar. And to be honest, I prefer the movie. This is probably one of the only cases I'd say that for.

MilkManX · Mar 15, 2005

Grrr. Please dont talk of this. It boils my blood.

www.brmovie.com

Kid Aphex · Mar 15, 2005

For the most up-to-date discussion/news, stick to the forums at www.bladezone.com

Periodically check there for any news on the DVD --- chances are, it'll show up there first.

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