Blade Runner, re-re-re-issued

[delanvital]

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/br2007/announce.html

But what a reissue!

[Gone_Away]

Wow!
 
I have two versions already. Always room for a new one however..

[delanvital]

Wow!

Yup!
 

I have two versions already.

Same here.

Always room for a new one however..

Ditto

[smilodon]

There is a god!

[Rabbi Bob]

WOW!  :yahoo:

[Hektor]

i never saw this movie. is it good?

[ghoule211]

movies a classic...

it shows how good it is hector when they can re-release it with an extra bit (or different box) and people will still buy it.

if i remember correctly this is the 5th time its been re-release if you count the directors cut and the extra 10 seconds added to on of the scene and the anniversary edition (different box same movie).

does anyone know what they have done to this one?

[smilodon]

does anyone know what they have done to this one?

           Product Description
  In celebration of Blade Runner's 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version. Blade Runner: The Final Cut, spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution, will contain never-before-seen added/extended scenes, added lines, new and improved special effects, director and filmmaker commentary, an all-new 5.1 Dolby® Digital audio track and more. Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, Joanna Cassidy, Sean Young, and Daryl Hannah are among some 80 stars, filmmakers and others who participate in the extensive bonus features. Among the bonus material highlights is Dangerous Days, a brand new, three-and-a-half-hour documentary by award-winning DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika, with an extensive look into every aspect of the film: its literary genesis, its challenging production and its controversial legacy. The definitive documentary to accompany the definitive film version. The Ultimate Collector's Edition will be presented in a unique 5-disc digi-package with handle which is a stylish version of Rick Deckard's own briefcase. In addition, each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply. Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, and collector's photographs, as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.
  Disc One
 RIDLEY SCOTT'S ALL-NEW "FINAL CUT" VERSION OF THE FILM
Restored and remastered with added & extended scenes, added lines, new and cleaner special effects and all new 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio. Also includes:

• Commentary by Ridley Scott
• Commentary by executive producer/co-screenwriter Hampton Fancher and co-screenwriter David Peoples; producer Michael Deely and production executive Katherine Haber
• Commentary by visual futurist Syd Mead; production designer Lawrence G. Paull, art director David L. Snyder and special photographic effects supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer

Disc Two
 DOCUMENTARY DANGEROUS DAYS: MAKING BLADE RUNNER
A feature-length authoritative documentary revealing all the elements that shaped this hugely influential cinema landmark. Cast, crew, critics and colleagues give a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the film -- from its literary roots and inception through casting, production, visuals and special effects to its controversial legacy and place in Hollywood history.
  Disc Three
 1982 THEATRICAL VERSION
This is the version that introduced U.S. movie-going audiences to a revolutionary film with a new and excitingly provocative vision of the near-future. It contains Deckard/Harrison Ford's character narration and has Deckard and Rachel's (Sean Young) "happy ending" escape scene.
   1982 INTERNATIONAL VERSION
Also used on U.S. home video, laserdisc and cable releases up to 1992. This version is not rated, and contains some extended action scenes in contrast to the Theatrical Version.
   1992 DIRECTOR'S CUT
The Director's Cut omits Deckard's voiceover narration and removes the "happy ending" finale. It adds the famously-controversial "unicorn" sequence, a vision that Deckard has which suggests that he, too, may be a replicant.
   Disc Four
 BONUS DISC - "Enhancement Archive": 90 minutes of deleted footage and rare or never-before-seen items in featurettes and galleries that cover the film's amazing history, production teams, special effects, impact on society, promotional trailers, TV spots, and much more.
 

• Featurette "The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick"
• Featurette "Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film"
• Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews (audio)
• Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Cover Gallery (images)
• The Art of Blade Runner (image galleries)
• Featurette "Signs of the Times: Graphic Design"
• Featurette "Fashion Forward: Wardrobe & Styling"
• Screen Tests: Rachel & Pris
• Featurette "The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth"
• Unit photography gallery
• Deleted and alternate scenes
• 1982 promotional featurettes
• Trailers and TV spots
• Featurette "Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art"
• Marketing and merchandise gallery (images)
• Featurette "Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard"
• Featurette "--Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers"

Disc Five
 WORKPRINT VERSION
 This rare version of the film is considered by some to be the most radically different of all the Blade Runner cuts. It includes an altered opening scene, no Deckard narration until the final scenes, no "unicorn" sequence, no Deckard/Rachel "happy ending," altered lines between Batty (Rutger Hauer) and his creator Tyrell (Joe Turkell), alternate music and much more. Also includes:

• Commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner
  
• Featurette "All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut"

[ghoule211]

Ask a silly question get a lot of reading.. :narnar:

from the looks of what this ones got then i think i will be buying it to add to the collection

[delanvital]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/faq

For the fans:

A pretty decent FAQ.

A better explanation of the unicorn than I've seen before - and details on the famous chess setup between Tyrell and Sebastian I didn't know either. I have not realised the eye symbolism before:

Eye symbolism is rampant: - The eye in the opening shots - Replicants' eyes glow - Tyrell has huge glasses to make his eyes bigger - glasses like Tyrell's were used in DADoES for fallout protection - Eyes are used in the VK test - Chew's Eye World where Chew and Leon both handle the eyes - "Eyes, eyes... I do only eyes" - "Chew, if only you could see what I've seen with your eyes!" - Leon tries to stick his fingers in Deckard's eyes - The lights behind Pris when she enters Sebastian's apartment - Batty plays with the glass-encased eyes in Sebastian's apartment - Batty sticks his thumbs in Tyrell's eyes - Pris rolls her eyes to show only the whites - The owl's large eyes are shown frequently - surrounding the top of the Bradbury building are large, bright blue, lighted half-orbs, which resemble eyes. - "I've SEEN things you people wouldn't believe" - "Not an easy man to SEE, I guess" - "I wanted to SEE you" - "He wouldn't SEE me"

[Le Rouge]

Product Description
In celebration of Blade Runner's 25th anniversary

Geez, Harison Ford is not a kid anymore, is he?
(neither are we, unfortunately...)

[Dr Sadako]

Bought it and I have watched one DVD of extra material for the 5 disc edition. Really amazing what they pulled off now knowing the story behind the movie.

[delanvital]

Bought it and I have watched one DVD of extra material for the 5 disc edition. Really amazing what they pulled off now knowing the story behind the movie.

Going to buy it When I have money :crying:Looking forward to see it!

[Zootoxin]

I love this film and the book, the film is quite far removed from the novel though but its probably because major parts of the book are about the empathy box which would make the film really weird.

I think they should of left lena as an opera singer though instead of making her a stripper typical 80's flick get a bit of boob action where you can.

I think I will get this special edition

[Jabbs]

This has to be one of my favs cos it was just about the first eh?  Highlander too but Bladerunner awesome!

I might just get this!