Blade Runner: The Final Cut - FIVE Cut SE DVD/HD

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 26 May 2006, 19:59

think it's overrated personally but i know it has it's fans:

http://www.davisdvd.com/news/news.html

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 May 2006, 20:14

Sorry Salty news as big and as awesome as this deserves a proper title

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"Blade Runner: The Final Cut

It's almost too good to be true, but Warner Home Video has detangled the web of rights issues that have held up Blade Runner's re-release. Daily Variety has just reported that the studio will issue a new remastered edition of the 1992 "Director's Cut" of the sci-fi classic in September. That disc will be available for a scant four months, after which it will go on moratorium.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut will arrive in 2007 for a limited 25th anniversary theatrical run, followed by a special edition multi-disc set that will include the 2007 cut plus the three previous versions (1982 Domestic Cut, 1982 International Cut, 1992 Director's Cut) as alternate viewing. The set will also contain bonus materials.

Warner's home video rights to "Blade Runner" lapsed a year ago, but the studio has since negotiated a long-term license. The picture has had a troubled history from the start: When director Ridley Scott ran over budget, completion bond guarantors took control of the film before its 1982 theatrical release, adding a voiceover and happy ending. That version was replaced by the much better-received Director's Cut in 1992, but Scott has long been unhappy with it, complaining that he was rushed and unable to give it proper attention. The filmmaker started working on the final cut version in 2000, but that project was shelved by Warner soon after, apparently because the studio couldn't come to terms with producer Jerry Perenchio over rights issues. (source: Variety)"

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 May 2006, 20:17

Are we to assume Daily Variety will be doing the LE DVD but WB all the rest?

It will be hard but I'll wait for the FOUR Cut SE and of course will be there to not only see it on the big screen (what an experience) but a whole new cut.

- Brad is very happy!

Blade Runner is an incredible film. Oh man I can't wait.

I think including the 1982 American Cut is a bit of an overkill but I can live with it. I wonder if this cut will make it to the International DVDs? It will need to be at least 3 Discs (The International and American cuts can be on 1 disc with Seamless Branching) BUT hopefully a fourth extras disc.

p.s - They really should rename the 1992 DC for this release. The 2007 Cut should definitely be called the "Final Director's Cut".

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 26 May 2006, 20:53

if i were you brad i'd pick up the the first release just in case anything happens to the four disc version

you never know,and besides if the first release does go on moriatum it'll be hard to find and you'd get your money back at least

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 May 2006, 21:07

I was thinking that, knowing this film the 4 Disc SE may not actually come. Fingers crossed by September we'll have a better idea if the likes of DVD Times/Active post something more concrete.

True I'd hate to completely miss out.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 27 May 2006, 13:28

Am I the only one who is SOOO excited over this news?

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 27 May 2006, 13:32

I'm really not interested in anything but the 1992 director's cut.
I hope there'll be some kind of remastered single-disc edition coming out.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 27 May 2006, 13:35

Tom have you read the news article?

That's exactly what it says. Aren't you interested in seeing the 2007 cut? I sure am but yes the other two cuts are more of a curiosity.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 27 May 2006, 13:40

Woops. Yeah, my bad. I skipped the beginning.

Great news, then.

A cheap edition for the casual viewer, then a huge edition for the hardcore fan.

Aren't you interested in seeing the 2007 cut?

Yeah, but I'm afraid they might be tempted to restore some of the voice-overs (which I don't like). Wait and see...

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 27 May 2006, 15:04

I'll be seeing it regardless as it will be on the big screen and Scott's final cut. I don't think they will as Scott hates that aspect. It was only added to make the film "easier to follow".

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 27 May 2006, 15:40

WWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOHHOOOOOOO. A BLADE RUNNER SE with all the cuts! All my Christmas's have come at once.

Yeah, but I'm afraid they might be tempted to restore some of the voice-overs (which I don't like). Wait and see...

Rubbish, they were forced upon Scott. Harrison Ford did a reportedly bad hammy job of them on purpose so that they'd be removed.

I really want to see the '82 TC, I've only ever seen the '92 DC.

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 29 May 2006, 13:08

Excellent I can't wait until this comes out. I have a fan made HD sourced Blade Runner, which is galaxy better than the previous dvd version. It is so much clearer and so nice. It about 6 gigs, so I am hoping that they would use that or remastered all the previous version.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 12:13

Do you watch it on your PC or have you downcoverted it back to SD for DVD viewing?

Blade Runner to return on HD DVD and Blu-ray + Another confirmation:

http://avzombie.com/blog/2006/05/27/bla ... d-blu-ray/

I may pick up the 1 Disc LE just to be on the safe side and tbh I doubt I'll be able to wait anyway.

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 30 May 2006, 12:33

Nope, watch is on my tv, it is a full iso image which i use on my Mvisto gadget. Its a great gadget.

The quality between the HD sourced film and the normal dvd release is so striking, for once a fan made edit is easily the best version out there currently. Although i cannot wait for 2007 to come out.

I'm still wondering what to get later on next year, HD DVD or Blu-Ray???

I just wish people would choose 1 format.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 12:53

No doubt I'll get HD Films BUT only when either:

1. There is one winner
2. A dual supporting player is released

If either happens then it won't matter much to me.

p.s - There are a few of those devices on the market, they look decent. How much did you pay?

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 30 May 2006, 13:53

bradavon wrote:p.s - There are a few of those devices on the market, they look decent. How much did you pay?

Got it as a downpayment for helping out an ecommerce site

, however the unit itself cost around 100 quid, but also you need to put an ATA harddrive. There are one stop solution, check out Span Website. If you got a spare ATA harddrive, which I did have from an old laptop, then you can just buy the case. It is expensive, but very good for what it is.

Kind Regards

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 22:34

Completely unconfirmed and just comments from a DVD Times reader but still interesting:

"'On the Edge of Blade Runner' is on the 2-disc set for Sept., with trailers etc. leaving the real meat extras-wise for 2007."

'On the Edge of Blade Runner' is a 52 minute documentary.

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=61665

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 31 May 2006, 09:18

So Will this documentary be also included within the Blade Runner 4 disk set as well? I have this documentary, again fan made

. It very good, one of the best one I have seen.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 31 May 2006, 09:20

Is that the Mark Kermode-hosted doco?

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 31 May 2006, 09:31

YES! I hoping that de Lauzirika would be producing the extras for BR.

You veteran Bits readers will also be thrilled to learn that longtime Ridley Scott DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika and his team are involved in project, and have already been working on the set for a while now.
Lauzirika, as you may know, was the producer responsible for Fox's 9-disc, massively comprehensive Alien Quadrilogy box set, as well as the multi-disc special editions of Scott's Gladiator (from DreamWorks), Black Hawk Down (from Sony) and Kingdom of Heaven (recently available from Fox), among others. You should also know that Lauzirika and his team are big fans of Blade Runner themselves. Rest assured that they know what you guys all want to see on this release, and they're working very hard to make it as good as it can be. Trust us when we say that this project is in EXACTLY the right hands.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 31 May 2006, 18:59

I believe it is yes Eva.

slasher13 wrote:So Will this documentary be also included within the Blade Runner 4 disk set as well?

It's to early to say.

Considering the history of this film and well the film itself I'm going to pick up both. I'll trade the first release if need be.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 31 May 2006, 21:08

More info and proper confirmation from Warner BUT zero mention of the New 2007 final cut??? -

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=61696

It also says "The film will be released theatrically in select major U.S. cities"????

EDIT: Oh wait it says ALSO three cuts will be included, odd not to mention it though.

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 01 Jun 2006, 08:31

It also says "The film will be released theatrically in select major U.S. cities"????

WTF so Blade Runner will not be coming into UK Cinema??? What up with that? I prob wait for the 4 disk version, rather than purchase the documentary (but yeah i can understand what you mean Brad - Blade Runner is one of the most legal hellish release on DVD). Hope it all goes away from now on

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 01 Jun 2006, 11:06

Who knows, that's what is says.

There is no documentary release.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 04 Sep 2006, 04:45

From thedigitalbits.com

"First up today, there's something I wanted to mention before I talk about other subjects: I've just gotten the chance to see Warner's newly remastered Blade Runner DVD... and let me tell you, if you love this film even half as much as we do, the new disc is an absolute MUST have. The new transfer makes the original DVD - which was one of the very first discs Warner ever released back in March of 1997 - look like dog chow by comparison. Contrast, color, detail... all are dramatically improved with the new anamorphic transfer. Like the first DVD, the newly remastered disc is the 1992 Director's Cut and it's movie-only. As a new multi-disc Blade Runner special edition DVD box set is already planned by Warner for release next year (to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary), this remastered DVD is only going to be available for four months. But it retails for just $19.98 (it's on sale at Amazon for just $13.99) and like I said... if you're really a fan and you've been living with the crappy original DVD release, that's a small price to pay for a much better transfer to hold you over until the box set next year. The DVD street date has been moved up by Warner to this coming Tuesday (9/5) from the original 9/12 street date, so when you're out buying your DVDs next week definitely keep it in mind."

Screen caps from the new transfer - simply beautiful.
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/sho ... 63&page=41
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/sho ... 63&page=42

I'll wait for the R2UK in early October for the superior PAL transfer.