Any info on upcoming 'Army of Darkness' re-release?
10-09-05, 08:02 PM
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Any info on upcoming 'Army of Darkness' re-release?
With the Anchor Bay Bootleg and Boomstick versions currently out-of-print, is there any info on an upcoming re-release of Army of Darkness with the Director's Cut? I realize that with Anchor Bay and the Evil Dead films there hasn't been any limit to the number of re-releases in the past, but I was wondering if I should pick up the R3 release or if anyone had info about an upcoming R1 release with comparable picture quality.
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10-09-05, 10:01 PM
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I believe that is correct. The only edition I see in stores now is the crappy Universal one. Also, if you go to Anchor Bay's website and do a search on Army of Darkness, nothing comes up. Multiple versions of the the first two films come up though. I hope they reacquire the rights and release a third book, but that seems doubtful as I'm sure Universal has recognized it's selling potential.
10-10-05, 03:22 AM
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I just bought the R3 release after putting it off for years, waiting on an R1 release. As a result, I'm sure that the R1 Director's Cut will be announced shortly. :P
10-10-05, 11:36 AM
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DVDude I love the Ebert quote.
Anyway, Universal should just release an SE with theatrical and DC (with GOOD a/v goddammit) and just be done with this f!*ker. I'm so tired of this I think I'll never buy it just to protest. But they are as unreliable as always. Would they have to do new special features, as presumably AB has the rights to those?
Anyway, Universal should just release an SE with theatrical and DC (with GOOD a/v goddammit) and just be done with this f!*ker. I'm so tired of this I think I'll never buy it just to protest. But they are as unreliable as always. Would they have to do new special features, as presumably AB has the rights to those?
10-14-05, 08:56 PM
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Thanks to everyone for their info. After seeing that AB lost the rights, I grabbed a copy of the R3 disc on ebay for $21 shipped, and I hold it in my hands today - the video blows away the AB disc, and the film is finally subtitled.
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10-15-05, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by n.phelge
Thanks to everyone for their info. After seeing that AB lost the rights, I grabbed a copy of the R3 disc on ebay for $21 shipped, and I hold it in my hands today - the video blows away the AB disc, and the film is finally subtitled.
You placed the following order:
DVD Region 3 Army of Darkness $13.95
DVD Region 3 Kung Fu Hustle: 2 Disc Special Edition (5.1/ DTS) $14.95
DVD Region 2 Taken $14.95
TOTAL PAYMENT: $43.85
Thank you!
DVD Region 3 Army of Darkness $13.95
DVD Region 3 Kung Fu Hustle: 2 Disc Special Edition (5.1/ DTS) $14.95
DVD Region 2 Taken $14.95
TOTAL PAYMENT: $43.85
Thank you!
I just wish studios would stop releasing full screen crap. Maybe then we'd all have inexpensive 16:9 TV sets like the UK...
10-15-05, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DVDude!
Ack. I bought mine just a couple of weeks ago when it was in stock at CDWOW. Using the $2 off link, it was...$13.95 shipped.
10-15-05, 11:14 PM
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