Just the usual rumors that Universal wants to eventually do something with the movie. Nothing concrete.
The transfer on the UK disc really isn't very good, and I'm shocked that several review sites have given it high marks. The picture is extremely filtered and has very poor detail and dull colors. The German R2 "Perfect Collection" release looks much better, though has a terrible 5.1 track.
I own many editions of this movie:
http://www.mindspring.com/~dunestuff/#Video
Deke Rivers
10-11-04, 03:43 PM
i just got the r2 edition..some nice extras on it as well as a nice 32 page book . Pic looked ok to me. Im watching on a 32 inch tube set though
KnightLerxst
10-11-04, 04:42 PM
This movie needs a cleaned up anamorphic transfer badly.
Dr. DVD
10-11-04, 04:52 PM
Dang Josh! I didn't realize that so many merchandisers invested in this flop.
While I like the movie myself, I can't help but wonder how anyone could have looked at the finished product and thought it right to make coloring and activity books.
KnightLerxst
10-11-04, 05:00 PM
Eh it was the 80's...people went "Sci fi...Star Wars is Sci fi...this is going to be huge"
And usually most of those movies sucked.
I think Dune is still a pretty good flick...over the top at times, but still a good flick.
calhoun07
10-11-04, 05:19 PM
It's the only David Lynch movie I don't own on DVD, so I guess I should look into getting it at some point.
scott shelton
10-11-04, 05:20 PM
Originally posted by Deke Rivers
i just got the r2 edition..some nice extras on it as well as a nice 32 page book . Pic looked ok to me. Im watching on a 32 inch tube set though
How was the documentary? Is it an honest look back?
Josh Z
10-12-04, 02:12 PM
Originally posted by scott shelton
How was the documentary? Is it an honest look back?
It's a good piece, very similar in style to the one on the Blue Velvet DVD. There's a lot of honest discussion about why the movie flopped.
Josh Z
10-12-04, 02:15 PM
Originally posted by Dr. DVD
Dang Josh! I didn't realize that so many merchandisers invested in this flop.
While I like the movie myself, I can't help but wonder how anyone could have looked at the finished product and thought it right to make coloring and activity books.
Some of that stuff is a real trip. I mean, really, did they think it was a good idea to have little kids color pictures of dead bodies lying on the floor?! That's exactly what appears in the coloring book.
Deke Rivers
10-12-04, 02:46 PM
Originally posted by Josh Z
It's a good piece, very similar in style to the one on the Blue Velvet DVD. There's a lot of honest discussion about why the movie flopped.
two of the movies biggest supporters (harlan ellison and Jay Ansen) give thier thoughts on it good and bad.
Dr. DVD
10-12-04, 10:03 PM
Hmmm...
My PC has the ability to change regions on it. Anywhere I can get that German version Josh mentioned?
Josh Z
10-17-04, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by Dr. DVD
My PC has the ability to change regions on it. Anywhere I can get that German version Josh mentioned?
Amazon.de sells it. Be sure to avoid the "Paradise Edition", which looks like crap and is censored. The disc you want is this one:
Be warned that the picture quality is excellent but the English 5.1 mix is atrocious. I have to switch down to the English 2.0.
There is currently no edition of the movie that combines both great picture and great sound.
Dr. DVD
10-17-04, 08:46 PM
Cool. While the coloring books must be a trip, I was more surprised by them actually going so far as to make Birthday themed merchandise. I don't recall your site having it, but did they ever try Valentine's Day stuff as well?
Josh Z
10-22-04, 10:03 PM
Originally posted by Dr. DVD
Cool. While the coloring books must be a trip, I was more surprised by them actually going so far as to make Birthday themed merchandise. I don't recall your site having it, but did they ever try Valentine's Day stuff as well?
Not that I've ever come across. Not many movies get Valentine's Day promotions, so I'd doubt it anyway.
C_Fletch
10-22-04, 11:21 PM
Josh Z: Holy buckets!! That's a great deal of Dune related items. I didn't even know most of those even existed. I have a few items but no wheres near your collection.
Joe Molotov
10-23-04, 12:13 PM
Ah yes, I remember being 8 years old and wishing for a Dune themed birthday party.
...yeah right. :lol:
etrnlevol
02-02-05, 07:15 AM
Looks like they'll finally have that Dune Extended Cut for R1.. May 10th :D
Link (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=5748&n=1&burl=)
slowcloud
02-02-05, 07:39 AM
Looks like they'll finally have that Dune Extended Cut for R1.. May 10th :D
Link (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=5748&n=1&burl=)
YESSS! The wait ends. I have been so torn by getting some version of the extended version of this or special edition. So many to choose from I just haven't got any version, except the R1 release. Let me add, I've really grown to love this film. When I was young, and I was sucked in by the marketing (action figures and all), I expected a new Star Wars. I remember the studio and news pieces pushing it as that, but, boy, did it let down! Now, as I've grown-up and studied Lynch in grad school along with psychology (and this, like Star Wars is very Jungian), I have grown to really appreciate this film. Lynch has created another marvelous exploration into the unconscious using a Jungian method (Blue Velvet can also be called a Jungian film). I can’t wait!
milo bloom
02-02-05, 08:12 AM
I've been waiting for at the least a 16x9 redo of the theatrical cut, lets just hope the extended is also. Great news anyway, though didn't they announce Dune as one of their first HD titles? I've gone so long without an enhanced version, can I wait a little longer?
steebo777
02-02-05, 08:28 AM
:hump:
Deke Rivers
02-02-05, 08:37 AM
time to EBay my R2 version
RockStrongo
02-02-05, 09:13 AM
Cant wait.....this will be great!
I have the old R1 and the sci-fi series.
I love both versions. They each have their good points and bad.
The extended edition of it is awesome. It really makes the movie a better experience.
dom56
02-02-05, 10:37 AM
I hoped that the 3-hours extended version is not the Allen Smithee cut that was show on television, that was crappy horrible.
Richard Malloy
02-02-05, 01:56 PM
I don't know what else it could be but the Alan Smithee version... but it will also include the original theatrical cut 16x9 enhanced, yes? That's what I'm really after, but I'd consider the inclusion of the longer cut to be a nifty extra.
kms_md
02-02-05, 02:17 PM
i'm in as well. if the 3h version is the alan smithee version, i would be interested as well (if only out of curiosity as i have not seen it yet).
kms
Mike Lowrey
02-02-05, 03:16 PM
Either way, I'll be all over this disc. I'll finally be able to add the original film to my mini-series versions.
Mike Lowrey
02-02-05, 03:19 PM
There's a comment on DVDAnswers saying that the TV cut is only in 4:3. Is that true?
ThatGuamGuy
02-02-05, 03:26 PM
There's a comment on DVDAnswers saying that the TV cut is only in 4:3. Is that true?
Thus sparking the sure-to-be curious debate over the original aspect ratio of a cut of a theatrical movie specifically created for television... There's no way everybody will be satisfied, no matter what they choose.
ShagMan
02-02-05, 04:09 PM
I assume the extended cut would be in 4:3, since it was intended for TV when it was created.... this assumes the extended cut is actually the made-for-TV Alan Smithee cut.
milo bloom
02-02-05, 04:47 PM
One of the problems with the aspect ratio of the TV cut, is that some scenes were made by flipping footage or, using one side of the scope image for one scene, then another for a different scene. Restored to their native 2.35, these scenes might not make as much sense. So, a whole new cut would be required for a fullscreen release. And even if Lynch won't do it, surely they could do a reconstruction like Alien3?
scott shelton
02-02-05, 04:51 PM
Most likely this disc will be made without the participation of David Lynch.
In it, I addressed the aspect ratio question that has also been asked here.
IgnatiusReilyII
02-02-05, 11:06 PM
Not to hijack the thread, but has anyone heard anything about an SE of CHILDREN OF DUNE?
ShagMan
02-03-05, 08:44 AM
Not to hijack the thread, but has anyone heard anything about an SE of CHILDREN OF DUNE?
Wondering same thing myself... was hoping they'd give the "better" handling that they eventually gave the original, which I waited for... I haven't bought children of dune yet, for this very reason.
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