Blade Runner: The Final Cut (US - DVD R1 | HD | BD RA)
Warner has now provided us with some art for the HD DVD and Blu-ray releases
Title: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (IMDb)
Starring: Harrison Ford
Released: 18th December 2007
SRP: $20.97 (2-Disc)
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has officially announced Blade Runner: The Final Cut which has been spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution. The film will be available in three stunning DVD editions: a two-disc special edition ($20.97), a four-disc collector’s edition ($34.99 SRP) and the five-disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition ($78.92 SRP) in collectible “Deckard Briefcase” packaging. Extras on the two-disc will include a commentary by Ridley Scott, a commentary by Executive Producer/ Co-Screenwriter Hampton Fancher and Co-Screenwriter David Peoples; Producer Michael Deely and production executive Katherine Haber, and further commentaries 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. Completing the set will be a feature length documentary revealing all the elements that shaped this hugely influential cinema landmark.
The Four-Disc Collector's Edition includes everything from the 2-Disc Special Edition plus three additional versions of the film (1982 Theatrical Version, 1982 International Version, 1992 Directors Cut), as well as an “Enhancement Archive” bonus disc of enhanced content. Features on this disc will include The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick featirette,a Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film featurette, Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews (Audio), a Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Cover Gallery, image galleries, featurettes on graphic design and wardrobe and styling, Screen Tests: Rachel & Pris, and a The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth featurette. Completing the package will be a Unit Photography Gallery, Deleted & Alternate Scenes, a 1982 Promotional Featurette, trailers and TV spots, a Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art feature, a Marketing & Merchandise Gallery, a Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard featurette, and a Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers featurette.
Lastly there will be the five-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition. This will include everything above, along with the ultra-rare, near-legendary Workprint version of the film, newly remastered. A commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner will also be included, along with an All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut featurette. 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, some collector's photographs as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott. Simultaneous HD DVD and Blu-Ray versions (each $TBD) of the “Deckard Briefcase” will also be released in numbered, limited quantities. HD DVD and Blu-Ray 5-Disc Digi Packs with collectible slipcase (each $TBD) will include all of the UCE content.
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Harrison Ford
Released: 18th December 2007
SRP: $20.97 (2-Disc)
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has officially announced Blade Runner: The Final Cut which has been spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution. The film will be available in three stunning DVD editions: a two-disc special edition ($20.97), a four-disc collector’s edition ($34.99 SRP) and the five-disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition ($78.92 SRP) in collectible “Deckard Briefcase” packaging. Extras on the two-disc will include a commentary by Ridley Scott, a commentary by Executive Producer/ Co-Screenwriter Hampton Fancher and Co-Screenwriter David Peoples; Producer Michael Deely and production executive Katherine Haber, and further commentaries 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. Completing the set will be a feature length documentary revealing all the elements that shaped this hugely influential cinema landmark.
The Four-Disc Collector's Edition includes everything from the 2-Disc Special Edition plus three additional versions of the film (1982 Theatrical Version, 1982 International Version, 1992 Directors Cut), as well as an “Enhancement Archive” bonus disc of enhanced content. Features on this disc will include The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick featirette,a Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film featurette, Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews (Audio), a Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Cover Gallery, image galleries, featurettes on graphic design and wardrobe and styling, Screen Tests: Rachel & Pris, and a The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth featurette. Completing the package will be a Unit Photography Gallery, Deleted & Alternate Scenes, a 1982 Promotional Featurette, trailers and TV spots, a Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art feature, a Marketing & Merchandise Gallery, a Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard featurette, and a Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers featurette.
Lastly there will be the five-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition. This will include everything above, along with the ultra-rare, near-legendary Workprint version of the film, newly remastered. A commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner will also be included, along with an All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut featurette. 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, some collector's photographs as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott. Simultaneous HD DVD and Blu-Ray versions (each $TBD) of the “Deckard Briefcase” will also be released in numbered, limited quantities. HD DVD and Blu-Ray 5-Disc Digi Packs with collectible slipcase (each $TBD) will include all of the UCE content.
News by Tom Woodward
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I just picked up the 4 disc and just finished watching the Final Cut version. I haven't seen this film since I was younger when my dad used to watch so I can't really pick out the differences yet, but I can say how great of a film this is.
5 Disc for me no doubt. Briefcase will be nice.
Okay, I haven't made the jump to HD so I'm going to get the DVDs. I want the 5-disc set, but really not itnerested in the briefcase. how come Blu-Ray & HD DVD get regular boxes with 5 discs when the DVD customers only get 4. Stupid, stupid.
If anyone cares, the official site is up.
I remember seeing this movie when i was a kid cuase i wanted to see han Solo and i thought it was really cool and it got me into Sci-Fi.
Has this been asked before? I'm curious if the signed letter from Ridley in the briefcase package is really "signed" or not. Since I'm getting this on Blu-Ray, I actually have a choice of the briefcase or not, since the workprint comes with both.
Leaning towards the briefcase (even if it's 42 bucks more), but a real signed letter would convince me 100%.
Leaning towards the briefcase (even if it's 42 bucks more), but a real signed letter would convince me 100%.
teamneedle wrote: i think it is pretty lame how HD formats don't have special packaging for special releases like this. Just another reason not to make the jump.
Actually, both High Def versions are available with the briefcase and the non-briefcase packaging.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/ful...
Actually, both High Def versions are available with the briefcase and the non-briefcase packaging.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/ful...
Hopefully BB or CC will have enough briefcases on release date, or else, we are going crazy...
Oh, and since it's WB, let's hope there's not another Superblunder...
Oh, and since it's WB, let's hope there's not another Superblunder...
i think it is pretty lame how HD formats don't have special packaging for special releases like this. Just another reason not to make the jump.
What can one say but 'Thank you, Ridley!' 
why are the HD and BR releases also 4 and 5 disc sets? i mean, why all the discs? isn't there finally enough storage space to put an end to all the disc flipping? damnit... what a bummer
Strange there will be no 2 disc HD versions, just the full 5 disc release (which isn't even getting the same release on DVD).
To this day i've never seen this movie, just bits and pieces on t.v, ( i wasn't that impressed to be honest) however i plan on get the HD brief case set, so anyway, my reall question is, which frigging version should i watch first ?? !!
Artwork added for the HD releases
MacLeod_77 wrote: I only watched this because I really liked Harison Ford in Firewall and the Jake Ryan films and Return of the Jedi. I thought this was c**p and really depressing. It was too violent and dark. How come there were no bits set in the daytime? 2 thumbs way down. A real MUST NOT SEE movie.
Okay Macleod. Very funny.
Okay Macleod. Very funny.
Ardvark wrote: "Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature..."
If that is made with this new technology which allows 10 seconds of film in a single lenticular image, I'm very interested.
I've seen filmclips of those, but never saw one for real. The company that does these had a 3d-lenticular Terminator poster made, one-sheet size, as a present to James Cameron (who apparently helped sponsor the development of this technology). The footage of that thing was unreal, lightyears beyond even the famous species-2 poster years ago.
Based on the price...i'd go with no.
If that is made with this new technology which allows 10 seconds of film in a single lenticular image, I'm very interested.
I've seen filmclips of those, but never saw one for real. The company that does these had a 3d-lenticular Terminator poster made, one-sheet size, as a present to James Cameron (who apparently helped sponsor the development of this technology). The footage of that thing was unreal, lightyears beyond even the famous species-2 poster years ago.
Based on the price...i'd go with no.
I only watched this because I really liked Harison Ford in Firewall and the Jake Ryan films and Return of the Jedi. I thought this was c**p and really depressing. It was too violent and dark. How come there were no bits set in the daytime? 2 thumbs way down. A real MUST NOT SEE movie.
I'm just glad to finally get the international version on widescreen dvd. I LIKE the voiceovers. I watched this movie more then 50 times on VHS with the voiceovers so that is the movie I am used to.
How could you not want the breifcase with the spinner and origami unicorn.
How could you not want the breifcase with the spinner and origami unicorn.
"Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature..."
If that is made with this new technology which allows 10 seconds of film in a single lenticular image, I'm very interested.
I've seen filmclips of those, but never saw one for real. The company that does these had a 3d-lenticular Terminator poster made, one-sheet size, as a present to James Cameron (who apparently helped sponsor the development of this technology). The footage of that thing was unreal, lightyears beyond even the famous species-2 poster years ago.
If that is made with this new technology which allows 10 seconds of film in a single lenticular image, I'm very interested.
I've seen filmclips of those, but never saw one for real. The company that does these had a 3d-lenticular Terminator poster made, one-sheet size, as a present to James Cameron (who apparently helped sponsor the development of this technology). The footage of that thing was unreal, lightyears beyond even the famous species-2 poster years ago.
Interesting to see the DC and TC on the same disc.
While it's easy enough to add the Theatrical Cut and International Cut on the same disc using seamless branching (they're virtually the same anyway) it would be trickier to add the DC what with the Theatrical Cut having a voice over running through a lot of it's duration.
p.s - I prefer the original artwork, it's so ionic.
Oh and the 5 disc version is getting released with or without Briefcase on Blu-ray and HD-DVD BUT it looks like you'll have to buy the Briefcase to get it on DVD. Check it out at Amazon.
While it's easy enough to add the Theatrical Cut and International Cut on the same disc using seamless branching (they're virtually the same anyway) it would be trickier to add the DC what with the Theatrical Cut having a voice over running through a lot of it's duration.
p.s - I prefer the original artwork, it's so ionic.
Oh and the 5 disc version is getting released with or without Briefcase on Blu-ray and HD-DVD BUT it looks like you'll have to buy the Briefcase to get it on DVD. Check it out at Amazon.
I love the 2-disc art.
Why couldn't IT be for the 4 disc???
Why couldn't IT be for the 4 disc???
I agree with those who like the image on the 2 disk version. I think it looks great but the color of the box is questionable. If the image on the 2-disc set was placed on black colored box such as the 4 disc set it would be truly excellent.
Regardless come purchase time I will definitely be grabbing the briefcase.
I want all five versions of this classic film.
Rich
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Regardless come purchase time I will definitely be grabbing the briefcase.
I want all five versions of this classic film.
Rich
www.gadgetconcierge.com
So to buy the 5 disc version I have to fork out for the briefcase. Man that really sucks.
I definitely want the work print but not all that LE gumf. I'll definitely pick up either the 4-disc or LE pack though.
I definitely want the work print but not all that LE gumf. I'll definitely pick up either the 4-disc or LE pack though.
sounds fantastic. but dang. there have been so many releases of this film, in one form or another, that I am thoroughly confused on which film, or version there of, I have seen and whatever version I had actually seen, was indeed the real version of the film. confusing. . .yes. this is one film in history that has simply done that on its own. but this release still sounds great.
Can I say 'Bout Friggin Time!
That briefcase is so mine.
You hear that? That splatting sound? That's my drool hitting the floor.
You hear that? That splatting sound? That's my drool hitting the floor.
I'm with you MoonDog...I really liked this when THEDIGITALBITS first flagged it up on the DREW STRUZAN site ages ago...I like the original design too of course, but DREW STRUZAN'S art is always awesome...
Another point...although like everyone else that is a fan of the film, I am gagging for this excellent release...I was somewhat disappointed to see on THEDIGITALBITS, that there are only MINOR additions, along with some actual CUTS (!) on Ridley's new THE FINAL CUT version... Now this mirrors what he did with his underwhelming ALIEN:DIRECTOR'S CUT ( hey, it's only my personal view ), where he actually SNIPPED away bits of much-loved footage, when he went to add some additional stuff in... I really disliked losing actual shots from this much-loved film, and wonder what will be missing in BLADERUNNER:THE FINAL CUT too... It seems that we are getting 47 MINUTES (!) worth of terrific deleted scenes, some enhanced like what George Lucas did with his STAR WARS PREQUEL TRILOGY dvds, which I find extremely disappointing, because rather than just give us MINOR additions, I would rather some MORE of this stuff, out of a possible 47 minutes worth, was actually incorcorporated into the ACTUAL MOVIE! Some of the George Lucas enhanced "deleted" scenes would have improved the prequels no end also... Finally, I remember how much of a difference the longer SPECIAL EDITIONS of James Cameron's ALIENS and THE ABYSS were, compared to their original theatrical release...he gave us MORE, not less, and they were great...
By the way, to see 4 actual scenes ( INCLUDING some new shots! ) from BLADERUNNER:THE FINAL CUT, currently showing on YAHOO...go to:
http://movies.yahoo.co./movie/1800037822/video/...
Just a couple of things...that YAHOO link may be down now, but I sure enjoyed those two female dancers...and, when I said above I was underwhelmed by Ridley Scott's ALIEN:DIRECTOR'S CUT, it wasn't just because of his brief CUTTING of footage, but because I SOOOOOOO wanted some of the tremendous scenes that were seen as deleted material in the QUADRILOGY BOXSET actually INCORPORATED into his movie AS WELL...such as the tremendous effects shots of the NOSTROMO IN ORBIT NEAR THE PLANET ( which were beautiful, and gave a more epic feel to the proceedings ), and the FULL, SIDE-ON VIEW OF THE WHITE SHUTTLECRAFT PASSING US BY IN SPACE, along with a very moody scene of US LOOKING HEADLONG AT KANE'S HELMET, SEEING THE FACEHUGGER BURNT INTO IT, AS HE LIES ON A TABLE...and the final omission of A VERY SCARY sos / warning transmission sound effect ( as heard in the deleted scene on the ORIGINAL DVD release of the Nostromo crew gathered to listen to it ), now replaced with a very UNSCARY sound effect... Bring on an ULTIMATE DIRECTOR'S CUT Ridley...
Another point...although like everyone else that is a fan of the film, I am gagging for this excellent release...I was somewhat disappointed to see on THEDIGITALBITS, that there are only MINOR additions, along with some actual CUTS (!) on Ridley's new THE FINAL CUT version... Now this mirrors what he did with his underwhelming ALIEN:DIRECTOR'S CUT ( hey, it's only my personal view ), where he actually SNIPPED away bits of much-loved footage, when he went to add some additional stuff in... I really disliked losing actual shots from this much-loved film, and wonder what will be missing in BLADERUNNER:THE FINAL CUT too... It seems that we are getting 47 MINUTES (!) worth of terrific deleted scenes, some enhanced like what George Lucas did with his STAR WARS PREQUEL TRILOGY dvds, which I find extremely disappointing, because rather than just give us MINOR additions, I would rather some MORE of this stuff, out of a possible 47 minutes worth, was actually incorcorporated into the ACTUAL MOVIE! Some of the George Lucas enhanced "deleted" scenes would have improved the prequels no end also... Finally, I remember how much of a difference the longer SPECIAL EDITIONS of James Cameron's ALIENS and THE ABYSS were, compared to their original theatrical release...he gave us MORE, not less, and they were great...
By the way, to see 4 actual scenes ( INCLUDING some new shots! ) from BLADERUNNER:THE FINAL CUT, currently showing on YAHOO...go to:
http://movies.yahoo.co./movie/1800037822/video/...
Just a couple of things...that YAHOO link may be down now, but I sure enjoyed those two female dancers...and, when I said above I was underwhelmed by Ridley Scott's ALIEN:DIRECTOR'S CUT, it wasn't just because of his brief CUTTING of footage, but because I SOOOOOOO wanted some of the tremendous scenes that were seen as deleted material in the QUADRILOGY BOXSET actually INCORPORATED into his movie AS WELL...such as the tremendous effects shots of the NOSTROMO IN ORBIT NEAR THE PLANET ( which were beautiful, and gave a more epic feel to the proceedings ), and the FULL, SIDE-ON VIEW OF THE WHITE SHUTTLECRAFT PASSING US BY IN SPACE, along with a very moody scene of US LOOKING HEADLONG AT KANE'S HELMET, SEEING THE FACEHUGGER BURNT INTO IT, AS HE LIES ON A TABLE...and the final omission of A VERY SCARY sos / warning transmission sound effect ( as heard in the deleted scene on the ORIGINAL DVD release of the Nostromo crew gathered to listen to it ), now replaced with a very UNSCARY sound effect... Bring on an ULTIMATE DIRECTOR'S CUT Ridley...
how many of the briefcases should i buy?
these will fetch crazy ebay prices.
I'LL JUST BUY ALL OF 'EM!
these will fetch crazy ebay prices.
I'LL JUST BUY ALL OF 'EM!
i think i'll stick to the 2 disk, i like the art better, and i dont think i'll watch the other 3 versions. I already have the 1992 remastered directors cut. Plus the SRP is pretty cheap.
I would love to owned the 5-disc purely for the workprint version of the movie... but buying the suitcase just for the sake of the movies is just overdoing it!
I like the two-disc artwork better than the others - hell man, it's Drew Struzan! http://www.drewstruzan.com/
SAVING...that's the word of the year, that is, after SPENDING...
Any other suppliers that have this up for preorder other than Amazon.com ?
Yes...I will be definitely getting the 5 disc...This set is awesome. One of the best releases for the year!
Must have the suitcase edition!!
Breifcase Pre-ordered, just hope the it arrives before x-mas so I can watch it x-mas day
The 2-disc artwork is atrocious.
4-disc is pretty sweet.
5-disc is cute.
4-disc is pretty sweet.
5-disc is cute.
As tempting as the suitcase is for me, I'm going with the 4-Disc. I don't really need the 5th disc anyway.
Pre-Ordered the Briefcase
Sweet price for such LE
Sweet price for such LE
I have a feeling I'm gonna go for the four-disc. I don't need a suitcase. I love this movie and can't wait til December.
How many cuts of this film do we really need? A fantastic release though. Hopefully there's no "Superman Box Set" style stuff-ups...
I want the 4 disk, but I like the artwork on the 2 disk more.
looks realy sweet - but i think i'm among the few that will not get the brif-case - i don't realy like this kind of gift sets.(although the workprint is tempting).
I'll go with a 4Disc set..any news when the R2 editions comes ???
I'll go with a 4Disc set..any news when the R2 editions comes ???
This is such a b*****d for the Uk. $55 for the 5 disc is nothing compared to what we pay for DVD's like that in the Uk.
But we can't get it through the post without a hugae customs charge and connected expense. Amazon.co.uk only ever have new R1 DVD's shipped from America.
You may be able to get it from a Uk supplier (normally via Jersey like CDWOW or PLAY.Com) but then the price has £15/£20 added anyway.
But we can't get it through the post without a hugae customs charge and connected expense. Amazon.co.uk only ever have new R1 DVD's shipped from America.
You may be able to get it from a Uk supplier (normally via Jersey like CDWOW or PLAY.Com) but then the price has £15/£20 added anyway.
Squeek81 wrote: i may just get the 2 disc edition, depending on how much the 4 disc costs. How many different cuts of the same film can you have on one set? 5, this has got to be a record. That is just blade runner overload, and great marketing by Warner.
And what a week for announcements, best in a long time!
Amazon has the 4-disc set for $24.99. That's the one I'm getting. I can't see spending ~$55 for one film (for the suitcase version).
And what a week for announcements, best in a long time!
Amazon has the 4-disc set for $24.99. That's the one I'm getting. I can't see spending ~$55 for one film (for the suitcase version).
I'll have to go for the 5 discer - I want the workprint...
The 4-disc set is the one that I'd be happiest to look at on my shelf. The 2-disc art is unpleasant, and I'm not a fan of these less-than-practical gift sets in terms of storing them.
That briefcase is awesome!
Hehe, now I know what I want for Christmas.
Hehe, now I know what I want for Christmas.
I'm sure I'll spring for the briefcase version
But in all honesty, I'll only watch one version of the movie (the final cut). Time is precious and there's thousands of other films to see
But in all honesty, I'll only watch one version of the movie (the final cut). Time is precious and there's thousands of other films to see
WOW
I will honestly be fighting to get the 5-disc one.
Though this statement has me a bit worried: Quote: in addition each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply.
I enjoyed the Director's Cut, haven't seen the others.
At least it comes out in time for Christmas. :D
I will honestly be fighting to get the 5-disc one.
Though this statement has me a bit worried: Quote: in addition each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply.
I enjoyed the Director's Cut, haven't seen the others.
At least it comes out in time for Christmas. :D
I cannot wait, this is the greatest news. I've only seen the workprint on a badly shot camcorder bootleg - can't wait to get the 5 disc set. Maybe I am just missing it in the list of extras but does anyone know if the UK doc "On the edge of blade runner" is included?
i'm totally down for the 5 disc briefcase.
demiscy wrote: $54 ONLY @ Amazon.com !!!! pre-Order now!!
Thanks for that heads-up. Dunno if this is the deal of the year... or the decade. Can't wait to get this in my grubby little fanboy hands. (And add me to the "tight pants" group... god, we're all geeks... ;-)
C.
Thanks for that heads-up. Dunno if this is the deal of the year... or the decade. Can't wait to get this in my grubby little fanboy hands. (And add me to the "tight pants" group... god, we're all geeks... ;-)
C.
Dear God, I didn't even like the movie and I am SOOOOOO getting the 5-disc edition!
I will definitely get the 4D CE as it includes everything I want.
Wired Earp wrote: Oh man..This and Kubrick announced in the same day. I think i´ll have to go and change my pants...
Monkey Boy wrote: My pants got tight.
Suitcase for me. *evil grin*
Shadowmoses wrote: holy hell I'm hard just thinking about it
If you had girlfriends, you wouldn't be getting erections from stuff like this...
*looks into his pants*
...but, I'm single too.
Monkey Boy wrote: My pants got tight.
Suitcase for me. *evil grin*
Shadowmoses wrote: holy hell I'm hard just thinking about it
If you had girlfriends, you wouldn't be getting erections from stuff like this...
*looks into his pants*
...but, I'm single too.
holy hell I'm hard just thinking about it
I'm def. getting the 5-disc edition. I've never even seen that cut of the film but I've heard about it. Well, here's something for the Christmas list.
This HD format war must end now. I want the suitcase... but there are 3 to choose from.
I don't want to back the 'loser'.
I don't want to back the 'loser'.
Well I for sure am going to get At least the 4 disc....workprint makes me want the 5 disc set...
Already pre-ordered it
$54 ONLY @ Amazon.com !!!! pre-Order now!!
Really pleased to see Ridley Scott putting so much work into his movie DVD rereleases! Most especially with Bladerunner! Been waiting for this moment for so long! This is definitely a must have just like Criterion's Seven Samurai special edition!
I need to see this damn movie.
My pants got tight.
Suitcase for me. *evil grin*
Suitcase for me. *evil grin*
Oh yeah.
I might have to roll with that 5 Disc. But I will wait to see what the prices are on the day of relese.
Yeah, the 2-disc edition cover is the best one.
WOW... just wow.
It's way better than I could have hoped. I'll probably end up getting the 4 Disc Collectors edition. I only wished that Warner used a different cover for that release. We've seen that poster art in the past few releases. I much prefer the 2-Disc artwork.
It's way better than I could have hoped. I'll probably end up getting the 4 Disc Collectors edition. I only wished that Warner used a different cover for that release. We've seen that poster art in the past few releases. I much prefer the 2-Disc artwork.
I think I've just seen attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. The details for this release is amazing. I'm crying right now. Just like tears in the rain. Finally they announce the details. Yes!
JackJackMN wrote: Jurgie1979 wrote: There's no way I'll be able to convince my wife to let me buy the five-disc, as she knows that "Blade Runner" is a film that I really like but have never loved in all-out nerd-fest kind of way. If this was "Star Wars" than there'd be no fight - but in this case I think the four-disc will have to suffice for me. I can live with that. I would almost feel guilty buying a set as awesome as that 5-discer when I know that there are plenty of other people out there who would appreciate it better than I ever could.
Did you cut off your balls and hand them to your wife at the wedding? RFLOL
Yeah, that's what I was thinking when I read the post LOL.
Did you cut off your balls and hand them to your wife at the wedding? RFLOL
Yeah, that's what I was thinking when I read the post LOL.
Jurgie1979 wrote: There's no way I'll be able to convince my wife to let me buy the five-disc, as she knows that "Blade Runner" is a film that I really like but have never loved in all-out nerd-fest kind of way. If this was "Star Wars" than there'd be no fight - but in this case I think the four-disc will have to suffice for me. I can live with that. I would almost feel guilty buying a set as awesome as that 5-discer when I know that there are plenty of other people out there who would appreciate it better than I ever could.
Did you cut off your balls and hand them to your wife at the wedding? RFLOL
Did you cut off your balls and hand them to your wife at the wedding? RFLOL
Woohoo!!! Getting it for sure :D
Yes! about time!!!!
Hmm. What to do? I'd like the 5 discer DVD but then if either of the HD formats are limited and only available for a short(ish) time, I'd probably have to buy the equivalent in one of those as well. I haven't as yet been fortunate enough to have the money to get an HD TV (or player) and chances are that situation won't change for the foseable so what to do. HD or Blu-Ray? I'm leaning towards Blu-Ray but either way, V expensive December.
nice.
I'm going tyo buy the 5 disc edition. Anyways, here's the amazing packaging of the briefcase edition:
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/7849/seditio...
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/7849/seditio...
There's no way I'll be able to convince my wife to let me buy the five-disc, as she knows that "Blade Runner" is a film that I really like but have never loved in all-out nerd-fest kind of way. If this was "Star Wars" than there'd be no fight - but in this case I think the four-disc will have to suffice for me. I can live with that. I would almost feel guilty buying a set as awesome as that 5-discer when I know that there are plenty of other people out there who would appreciate it better than I ever could.
I'll get the HD-DVD or Blu-Ray 5 Disc Box Sets. The Collector's Slipcase one not the breifcase. I suspect for that its gonna be $100 srp,and be between $75-$80 at retailers. But damn expensive so damn expensive this year.
WHat more need I say that hasn't already been said? True masterpiece that gets better and more complex every time I see it. Rutger Hauer's performance is one of my favorites ever. I am definitely going with the four-disc Collector's Edition, as it fits in on my shelf next to the special editions of Alien, Legend, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, and Kingdom of Heaven, and that briefcase thing is a bit much even for me.
As fr the Close Encounters release, I am perhaps even more stoked for that! One of the greatest films of all time IMHO, and so vastly underrated it astonishes me.
As fr the Close Encounters release, I am perhaps even more stoked for that! One of the greatest films of all time IMHO, and so vastly underrated it astonishes me.
Oh man..This and Kubrick announced in the same day. I think i´ll have to go and change my pants...
The 5-disc set should hands down win DVD of the Year. IMO, the 5-disc should be in the $40 range in retail stores.
Man, it sucks this still is 5 months away!
Man, it sucks this still is 5 months away!
The SRP is $78.92 and the real price is going to be even less, will order mine from amazon.
5 disc here I come, man my heart is racing..... it better not be too expensive :-)
What that it it? Where the hell are the other cuts of this film?
I've only seen the director's cut & I really didn't LOVE it, but it was pretty good in my opinion. With so many extras adn different versions of the film the 5-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition is a must-buy for me and it's very reasonably priced.
The first time I watched it I fell asleep. However, I recently decided to give it another chance and loved it. I'm buying the 5-disc
There is also a "Close encounters" 30th anniversary edition coming out on DVD and BD on Nov. 13!
There is also a "Close encounters" 30th anniversary edition coming out on DVD and BD on Nov. 13!
wow. i cant wait. i love this movie. i think i will get the Four-Disc one.
i may just get the 2 disc edition, depending on how much the 4 disc costs. How many different cuts of the same film can you have on one set? 5, this has got to be a record. That is just blade runner overload, and great marketing by Warner.
And what a week for announcements, best in a long time!
And what a week for announcements, best in a long time!
Gwen Stefani is mentioned in the press release. Oh my days!
This will be an amazing release...
I have never seen this so this is a must buy. Although, in an ironic twist, I have read almost all of Philip K. Dick's novels and stories.
Finally.
Quite like to get a glimpse of the briefcase
This is surely one of the best dvd news this year so far!!!
This is surely one of the best dvd news this year so far!!!
I've never seen Blade Runner.I know.....but I do own his first film, The Duelists.
$78.92 for the briefcase sounds like a pretty good deal.
$78.92 for the briefcase sounds like a pretty good deal.
oh god, first the Kubrick Collection yesterday and now this.... (sigh) everything is alright.
Bouncy X wrote: hmmm i thought ridley scott re-edited it one last time for this ultimate edition but the most recent version it shows is 1992...did i misread stuff and they just meant the workprint version or am i right?
Yes, the Final Cut is what's on the 2 disc, as well as both other versions. (as well as the theatrical, international and 'director's' on the 4 and 5 disc--and the workprint to add even more to the 5 disc)
Yes, the Final Cut is what's on the 2 disc, as well as both other versions. (as well as the theatrical, international and 'director's' on the 4 and 5 disc--and the workprint to add even more to the 5 disc)
hmmm i thought ridley scott re-edited it one last time for this ultimate edition but the most recent version it shows is 1992...did i misread stuff and they just meant the workprint version or am i right?
and its too bad i dont like this movie, thats one awesome package in the suitcase...yay for the fans
and its too bad i dont like this movie, thats one awesome package in the suitcase...yay for the fans
Better pictures, including... *drools* the inside of the suitcase.
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/br2007/a...
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/br2007/a...
nice all 30 cuts of it!
Yes yes yes, oh sweet lord, yes!
I think God has shined upon me.
OH YEAH BABY!!!
So very down with the Briefcase 5 disc edition. This looks completely awesome. Probably one of the greatest films of the modern era. Cannot wait.
To quote the seagulls in Finding Nemo:
Mine!
Mine! Mine!
Mine! Mine! Mine!
Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!
...
Mine!
Mine! Mine!
Mine! Mine! Mine!
Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!
...
WOW< this is amazing news, I was just saying to myself. When is that bladerunner coming out. I am definitely getting the breifcase. NOw I wish I had a bluray or HD-dvd player so I could get the hi def version.
Thanks to CONCO for the link to the packaging, WAY COOL!!!
Thanks to CONCO for the link to the packaging, WAY COOL!!!
OMG...that's better than I'd imagined...and the hi-def version is going to cost me a fortune...
oh dear lord that is a ultimate edition
I'm predicting an Extras Award for our review of this baby!
Yay!
...I think.
...I think.
Woot for a Blu Ray release with some real extras on it! I'm so buying the Briefcase Edition on BR!
Press Release:
Quote: San Diego, July 26, 2007 – The one that started it all. Sir Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner,starring Harrison Ford, is one of the most important science-fiction movies of the 20th Century -- the film with immeasurable influence on society for its futuristic depiction of a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world, a film perhaps more powerful and relevant today than when it was made. The film, in fact, has appeared on more ‘Top Five’ sci-fi lists than any other film.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott (Alien, Hannibal and a three-time Oscar® nominee, Best Director, for Gladiator, Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down) has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version, which Warner Home Video will unveil on DVD December 18th in the U.S. 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.
A showcase theatrical run is also being planned for New York and Los Angeles October 5.
Blade Runner: The Final Cut will be included in three stunning DVD editions: a Two-Disc Special Edition (at $20.97 SRP), a Four-disc Collector’s Edition ($34.99 SRP) and the Five-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition ($78.92 SRP) in Collectible “Deckard Briefcase” packaging.
Simultaneous HD DVD and Blu-Ray versions (each $TBD) of the “Deckard Briefcase” will also be released in numbered, limited quantities. HD DVD and Blu-Ray 5-Disc Digi Packs with collectible slipcase (each $TBD) will include all of the UCE content. Order due date for all editions is November 13.
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 itscontroversial legacy. The definitive documentary to accompany the definitive film version.
Additionally, two of the collections (4- & 5-Disc) will include an entire disc with hours of enhanced content containing featurettes and galleries devoted to over 45 minutes of deleted and alternate scenes recently discovered in deep storage and approved by Ridley Scott, visual effects as well as background on author Philip K. Dick, script development, abandoned sequences, conceptual design, overall impact of the film and how it lead to the birth of cyberpunk. Trailers, TV spots and promotional featurettes will also be included.
Among some of the fascinating factoids talked about in the special features:
* Notable actual locations were used to reflect 2019 Los Angeles, such as Union Station, 2nd Street tunnel and the Bradbury building.
* The top of Police Headquarters is actually part of the Mothership from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
* In the last scene, Rutger Hauer made the jump between buildings himself.
* In the fight scene between Daryl Hannah and Harrison Ford, Hannah pulled Ford’s nose so hard that his nose actually bled afterwards.
* Holding a dove, and letting it fly away, in the last scene was never in the script, but rather Rutger Hauer’s idea when filming the scene.
* “Dangerous Days” was originally the name of the script.
Said Sir Ridley Scott: "The Final Cut is the product of a process that began in early 2000 and continued off and on through seven years of intense research and meticulous restoration, technical challenges, amazing discoveries and new possibilities. I can now wholeheartedly say that Blade Runner: The Final Cut is my definitive director’s cut of the film."
Jeff Baker, Warner Home Video Senior VP and General Manager, Theatrical Catalog and Domestic Sales, says: "25 years ago the critics said Blade Runner was ahead of its time and today it’s still ahead of its time. This is clearly Ridley’s signature film and we‘re delighted to offer these great editions to the Blade Runner fans who’ve been so patient, despite besieging us with thousands of annual requests in recent years for new DVDs. A number of people have told me that at the start of DVD, Blade Runner was absolutely the first title they wanted -- so much so that they purchased it even before their first DVD player! We think they’ll agree that the new cut and the new editions are worth waiting for.”
DETAILS OF BLADE RUNNER EDITIONS
BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT SPECIAL EDITION (2-DISC)
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
* Commentaries 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.
BLADE RUNNER: COLLECTOR’S EDITION (4-DISC)
The Four-Disc Collector's Edition includes everything from the 2-Disc Special Edition plus three additional versions of the film, as well as an “Enhancement Archive” bonus disc of enhanced content that includes 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.
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”
* 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 & Alternate Scenes
* 1982 Promotional Featurettes
* Trailers & TV Spots
* Featurette Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art
* Marketing & Merchandise Gallery (Images)
* Featurette Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
* Featurette Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers
BLADE RUNNER: ULTIMATE COLLECTOR’S EDITION (5-DISC)
The 5-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition includes everything from the previously described
4-Disc Edition, plus the ultra-rare, near-legendary WORKPRINT version of the film, newly remastered. 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, collector's photographs as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.
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
About Blade Runner
Blade Runner made its first appearance in U.S. theaters on June 25, 1982, dazzling audiences with its stylish, brooding look into the future. From its intelligent, provocative story line to its stunning camera work and state-of-the art special effects, the film opened the door to a new view of tomorrow in addition to prefiguring important concerns of the 21st century, such as globalization, urban decay, global warming, over-population and genetic engineering.
Set in a multi-ethnic, overcrowded, high-tech city of the future, Blade Runner was also a benchmark in costume and production design and helped spawn a new genre/lifestyle -- neo-noir cyberpunk which has flourished in today’s mainstream society and is reflected in all facets of entertainment, design and fashion trends. Most recognizable is the current trend of the Harajuku district in Japan, recently popularized by Gwen Stefani.
In Blade Runner, genetically manufactured beings called "replicants" are built to do dangerous and degrading work on Earth's "Off-World colonies." Physically identical to adult humans, yet much more powerful, a group of replicants hides in Los Angeles after a bloody mutiny.
Heading the all-star cast, many in career-expanding roles, is Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, a special police "blade runner" assigned to hunt down and kill the escapees. Also starring are Sean Young as Rachel, Deckard's replicant lover; Edward James Olmos as Gaff, a mysterious fellow policeman; Daryl Hannah as Pris and Joanna Cassidy as Zhora, two beautiful yet murderous replicants; and Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty, the replicant leader who challenges Deckard's ideas of what it is to be human.
Blade Runner was adapted from the novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by acclaimed science-fiction author Philip K. Dick. Hollywood has since discovered this eclectic author in full force, and some of the films adapted from Dick's works include Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, Next, and Total Recall, among others, grossing millions of dollars worldwide. But it was Blade Runner that started it all. The film was nominated for 2 Academy Awards® -- for Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects. Oscar®- winning composer Vangelis created the musical score.
The multiple "Top Ten" lists Blade Runner has consistently placed high on are: #1 on Wired Magazine's list, and the English Scientists/Guardian Science List made it the #1 sci-fi film of all time based on surveys with 60 scientists. It is #3 on Entertainment Weekly's "best sci-fi movies and TV shows of the past 25 years," and is also #3 on SFX Magazine's list. Blade Runner makes the top ten on the Internet Movie Database's (IMDB) list, beating out such films as Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Frankenstein, King Kong, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.
Marketing Campaign
Blade Runner: The Final Cut Special Editions will be supported by a large-scale national media campaign that will cross over TV, print, online and viral platforms. Promotional tie-ins include a partnership with Random House and a special book version of the film with DVD mentions and artwork; and a promotion with Xbox 360 LIVE available for owners of the HD DVD version of Blade Runner, plus other promotions and partners to be announce soon.
Quote: San Diego, July 26, 2007 – The one that started it all. Sir Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner,starring Harrison Ford, is one of the most important science-fiction movies of the 20th Century -- the film with immeasurable influence on society for its futuristic depiction of a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world, a film perhaps more powerful and relevant today than when it was made. The film, in fact, has appeared on more ‘Top Five’ sci-fi lists than any other film.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott (Alien, Hannibal and a three-time Oscar® nominee, Best Director, for Gladiator, Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down) has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version, which Warner Home Video will unveil on DVD December 18th in the U.S. 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.
A showcase theatrical run is also being planned for New York and Los Angeles October 5.
Blade Runner: The Final Cut will be included in three stunning DVD editions: a Two-Disc Special Edition (at $20.97 SRP), a Four-disc Collector’s Edition ($34.99 SRP) and the Five-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition ($78.92 SRP) in Collectible “Deckard Briefcase” packaging.
Simultaneous HD DVD and Blu-Ray versions (each $TBD) of the “Deckard Briefcase” will also be released in numbered, limited quantities. HD DVD and Blu-Ray 5-Disc Digi Packs with collectible slipcase (each $TBD) will include all of the UCE content. Order due date for all editions is November 13.
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 itscontroversial legacy. The definitive documentary to accompany the definitive film version.
Additionally, two of the collections (4- & 5-Disc) will include an entire disc with hours of enhanced content containing featurettes and galleries devoted to over 45 minutes of deleted and alternate scenes recently discovered in deep storage and approved by Ridley Scott, visual effects as well as background on author Philip K. Dick, script development, abandoned sequences, conceptual design, overall impact of the film and how it lead to the birth of cyberpunk. Trailers, TV spots and promotional featurettes will also be included.
Among some of the fascinating factoids talked about in the special features:
* Notable actual locations were used to reflect 2019 Los Angeles, such as Union Station, 2nd Street tunnel and the Bradbury building.
* The top of Police Headquarters is actually part of the Mothership from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
* In the last scene, Rutger Hauer made the jump between buildings himself.
* In the fight scene between Daryl Hannah and Harrison Ford, Hannah pulled Ford’s nose so hard that his nose actually bled afterwards.
* Holding a dove, and letting it fly away, in the last scene was never in the script, but rather Rutger Hauer’s idea when filming the scene.
* “Dangerous Days” was originally the name of the script.
Said Sir Ridley Scott: "The Final Cut is the product of a process that began in early 2000 and continued off and on through seven years of intense research and meticulous restoration, technical challenges, amazing discoveries and new possibilities. I can now wholeheartedly say that Blade Runner: The Final Cut is my definitive director’s cut of the film."
Jeff Baker, Warner Home Video Senior VP and General Manager, Theatrical Catalog and Domestic Sales, says: "25 years ago the critics said Blade Runner was ahead of its time and today it’s still ahead of its time. This is clearly Ridley’s signature film and we‘re delighted to offer these great editions to the Blade Runner fans who’ve been so patient, despite besieging us with thousands of annual requests in recent years for new DVDs. A number of people have told me that at the start of DVD, Blade Runner was absolutely the first title they wanted -- so much so that they purchased it even before their first DVD player! We think they’ll agree that the new cut and the new editions are worth waiting for.”
DETAILS OF BLADE RUNNER EDITIONS
BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT SPECIAL EDITION (2-DISC)
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
* Commentaries 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.
BLADE RUNNER: COLLECTOR’S EDITION (4-DISC)
The Four-Disc Collector's Edition includes everything from the 2-Disc Special Edition plus three additional versions of the film, as well as an “Enhancement Archive” bonus disc of enhanced content that includes 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.
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”
* 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 & Alternate Scenes
* 1982 Promotional Featurettes
* Trailers & TV Spots
* Featurette Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art
* Marketing & Merchandise Gallery (Images)
* Featurette Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
* Featurette Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers
BLADE RUNNER: ULTIMATE COLLECTOR’S EDITION (5-DISC)
The 5-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition includes everything from the previously described
4-Disc Edition, plus the ultra-rare, near-legendary WORKPRINT version of the film, newly remastered. 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, collector's photographs as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.
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
About Blade Runner
Blade Runner made its first appearance in U.S. theaters on June 25, 1982, dazzling audiences with its stylish, brooding look into the future. From its intelligent, provocative story line to its stunning camera work and state-of-the art special effects, the film opened the door to a new view of tomorrow in addition to prefiguring important concerns of the 21st century, such as globalization, urban decay, global warming, over-population and genetic engineering.
Set in a multi-ethnic, overcrowded, high-tech city of the future, Blade Runner was also a benchmark in costume and production design and helped spawn a new genre/lifestyle -- neo-noir cyberpunk which has flourished in today’s mainstream society and is reflected in all facets of entertainment, design and fashion trends. Most recognizable is the current trend of the Harajuku district in Japan, recently popularized by Gwen Stefani.
In Blade Runner, genetically manufactured beings called "replicants" are built to do dangerous and degrading work on Earth's "Off-World colonies." Physically identical to adult humans, yet much more powerful, a group of replicants hides in Los Angeles after a bloody mutiny.
Heading the all-star cast, many in career-expanding roles, is Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, a special police "blade runner" assigned to hunt down and kill the escapees. Also starring are Sean Young as Rachel, Deckard's replicant lover; Edward James Olmos as Gaff, a mysterious fellow policeman; Daryl Hannah as Pris and Joanna Cassidy as Zhora, two beautiful yet murderous replicants; and Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty, the replicant leader who challenges Deckard's ideas of what it is to be human.
Blade Runner was adapted from the novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by acclaimed science-fiction author Philip K. Dick. Hollywood has since discovered this eclectic author in full force, and some of the films adapted from Dick's works include Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, Next, and Total Recall, among others, grossing millions of dollars worldwide. But it was Blade Runner that started it all. The film was nominated for 2 Academy Awards® -- for Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects. Oscar®- winning composer Vangelis created the musical score.
The multiple "Top Ten" lists Blade Runner has consistently placed high on are: #1 on Wired Magazine's list, and the English Scientists/Guardian Science List made it the #1 sci-fi film of all time based on surveys with 60 scientists. It is #3 on Entertainment Weekly's "best sci-fi movies and TV shows of the past 25 years," and is also #3 on SFX Magazine's list. Blade Runner makes the top ten on the Internet Movie Database's (IMDB) list, beating out such films as Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Frankenstein, King Kong, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.
Marketing Campaign
Blade Runner: The Final Cut Special Editions will be supported by a large-scale national media campaign that will cross over TV, print, online and viral platforms. Promotional tie-ins include a partnership with Random House and a special book version of the film with DVD mentions and artwork; and a promotion with Xbox 360 LIVE available for owners of the HD DVD version of Blade Runner, plus other promotions and partners to be announce soon.
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