The Game: SE finally??

[digitalfreaknyc]

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Well...the following extras have just been passed in the UK by the BBFC:

00:02:17:11 THE GAME
00:01:31:08 THE GAME
00:00:57:03 (THE GAME TRAILER - TEST FOOTAGE)
00:29:04:16 (THE GAME - BEHIND THE SCENES)
00:09:27:07 (THE GAME - ON LOCATION)
00:01:09:06 (THE GAME ALTERNATIVE ENDING)

as well as a commentary.

This looks to be most of the extras from the Criterion laserdisc and I'm guessing they've been licensed for this other release. I'm assuming we'll get this here as well.

[jdslater1]

Let us all pray to which ever god we prey to, that this means something that we have all been looking for.

[reubs82]

Never seen this movie, but I've heard alot about it. Fincher, for me at least, is kind of hit or miss. Thanks for the update.

[NatrlBornThrllr]

I've never seen it either, and I'm a fan of every other Fincher movie that I've seen...so I'm definitely looking forward to this if it ever comes to be.

-JP

[Shagrath]

I'd definately double-dip on this when it comes out. If the import isn't that expensive (cd-wow), I may go ahead and go that route.

[dick_grayson]

great movie. I've been holding out on the dvd for a special edition


:up:

[Geofferson]

Hope this finally gets a US release. :up:

[scott1598]

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Well...the following extras have just been passed in the UK by the BBFC:

00:02:17:11 THE GAME
00:01:31:08 THE GAME
00:00:57:03 (THE GAME TRAILER - TEST FOOTAGE)
00:29:04:16 (THE GAME - BEHIND THE SCENES)
00:09:27:07 (THE GAME - ON LOCATION)
00:01:09:06 (THE GAME ALTERNATIVE ENDING)

as well as a commentary.

This looks to be most of the extras from the Criterion laserdisc and I'm guessing they've been licensed for this other release. I'm assuming we'll get this here as well.
when is this supposed to be out in the other region?

[digitalfreaknyc]

when is this supposed to be out in the other region?

no date given...yet. but if they were submitted, i would assume within the next 4 months.

[dvd_luver]

this deserves the Special Edition treatment, all the way!

[Count de Monet]

Can't wait. I just wish Criterion was doing it. I still prize my Criterion LD of THE GAME.

[Kant]

Anybody heard anything new about this?

[Dan1boy]

great movie. I've been holding out on the dvd for a special edition:up:

Ditto Ditto Ditto

[dvd_luver]

Releasing this as a SE makes complete sense, it stinks it has not been given it's due yet.

[DVD Josh]

In case anyone wonders about the Alternate Ending

Nicolas is leaving the hotel when the doorman asks him if he wants a cab. He says "I don't think so", and walks off

[Professor Frink]

I always heard that the alternate ending was:
He briefly talks to Christine, and before her cab pulls away she hands him a note. Standing there alone he reads the note and it says "Welcome to Phase 2".

I have no idea if that was ever filmed, but I remember hearing about it somewhere.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Anybody heard anything new about this?

*cough*

OUCH!

MYSPLEEN hurts. ;)


*cough*

[DVD Josh]

I always heard that the alternate ending was:
He briefly talks to Christine, and before her cab pulls away she hands him a note. Standing there alone he reads the note and it says "Welcome to Phase 2".

I have no idea if that was ever filmed, but I remember hearing about it somewhere.

There's many possible endings Fincher wanted to go. One was that the game never ends at all (which would be fitting for what you said).

[digitalfreaknyc]

There are comments about these endings in the commentary.

[Fincher Fan]

I may or may not be interested. I don't really like the director, either.

[SC0TLANDF0REVER]

I may or may not be interested. I don't really like the director, either.
-wink- -wink- nudge nudge

I have the SE of Fight Club and Se7en, & the Superbit of Panic Room.
I'm holding out for this SE as well.

[steebo777]

Funny this thread comes up... I was just watching this last night lamenting about an SE.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Funny this thread comes up... I was just watching this last night lamenting about an SE.

*cough cough*
Wow.

MYSPLEEN still really hurts

*cough cough*

;)

[Fincher Fan]

MYSPLEEN still really hurts

That's the second time you've mentioned that, digi. You better see a doctor.

[steebo777]

*cough cough*
Wow.

MYSPLEEN still really hurts

*cough cough*

;)
Ok, Ok, I changed it to what I meant:

Interesting this thread comes up... I was just watching this last night lamenting about an SE.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Looks like an official version is coming VERY soon! Belgium is getting it and i can't imagine they're the only ones!!!

http://www.dvdactu.be/newsdetails.php?id=2716

[Numes]

Looks like an official version is coming VERY soon! Belgium is getting it and i can't imagine they're the only ones!!!

http://www.dvdactu.be/newsdetails.php?id=2716

Belgium always gets the good DVD releases! :)

Excellent, Excellent news!

[Geofferson]

I like that cover art (hopefully the R1 will be similar).

[dvd_luver]

I can't believe how much time the studios waste when this SE could have been released ages ago. It's just dumb.

[Doughboy]

I like that cover art (hopefully the R1 will be similar).

That is a nice cover. It's from the teaser trailer. I'd be perfectly happy with the Criterion LD cover art as well.

[fliggil]

why Belgium?

however, I am pretty excited, this has been my #1 most anticipated re-release for a long time now.

[The Bus]

Yikes. That cover is pretty bad. I actually like the current non-SE cover much more. The CC cover is nice but a bit too plain.

[Concorde]

Looking forward to this one for sure.. I've been holding out for the longest time also.

[gryffinmaster]

Very unique cover. Still holding out on the purchase - looks to be coming soon.

[scott1598]

what is the date of the Belgium release? and where can you get?

[mndtrp]

It'd be nice to have this. I've still got the vhs version to upgrade.

[typecase]

Figures this would happen after I take the time to transfer my Criterion laserdisc to DVD.

Still looking forward to it ! :D

[Numes]

I would seriously consider getting the Belgian release if the R1 release doesn't have the same cover art (or something better?).

It's nice to know that some places still use the teaser/theatrical posters for their cover art. I wish that a more common occurence.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Spain gets theirs April 19th. Same cover.

[dvd_luver]

Hopefully Universal will feel the need to compete and finally put out a bloody SE of this masterpiece this year.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Hopefully Universal will feel the need to compete and finally put out a bloody SE of this masterpiece this year.

Universal is the company releasing it in the other regions.

[scott1598]

so anyone know where you can get a Belgian release?

[digitalfreaknyc]

so anyone know where you can get a Belgian release?

Does this look like the international forum? There are a ton of links there already.

Let's keep this on topic: The Game SE.

[scott1598]

Does this look like the international forum? There are a ton of links there already.

Let's keep this on topic: The Game SE.
not at all, but we discussed this Belgian release in a few posts so i was wondering, since this is very much on topic of this thread, where you can get the Belgian release. it takes 1 post and doesn't infringe on the topic at hand: The Game SE in the least?

so anyone know?

[d2cheer]

not at all, but we discussed this Belgian release in a few posts so i was wondering, since this is very much on topic of this thread, where you can get the Belgian release. it takes 1 post and doesn't infringe on the topic at hand: The Game SE in the least?

so anyone know?


Can't help you but I am interested in it as well...

[digitalfreaknyc]

Can't help you but I am interested in it as well...

Damn. You guys seriously can't wait a few more months for the R1 version? I could send you one tomorrow. Sheesh.

[bunkaroo]

With our luck, it'll be a Universal DVD-18.

[digitalfreaknyc]

With our luck, it'll be a Universal DVD-18.

Oh god. We don't even have a release date and people are complaining? This has taken years, people. Let's not bitch.

[gryffinmaster]

Oh god. We don't even have a release date and people are complaining? This has taken years, people. Let's not bitch.
rotfl

[bunkaroo]

Oh god. We don't even have a release date and people are complaining? This has taken years, people. Let's not bitch.

Make sure you go slow when you unbunch your panties. :D

Anyway, I wasn't complaining as much as trying to sardonically comment on another possible hitch down the line.

I'll be buying this no matter what (assuming it's 16:9 and proper ratio).

[pro-bassoonist]

so anyone know where you can get a Belgian release?


The two Benelux stores that ship to the US do not have it posted yet. Try either

http://www.tsc-dvd.be/

http://www.mediadis.com/video/default.asp

Ciao,
Pro-B

[Fincher Fan]

Why are people on the fence about this? IT'S THE GAME: SE FINALLY!!!

[digitalfreaknyc]

Why are people on the fence about this? IT'S THE GAME: SE FINALLY!!!

What're you talkin about? you had it months ago ;)

[Concorde]

Is the video any better on the LD version or this expected SE? ..I remember not being very impressed with the picture quality of this very dark movie.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Is the video any better on the LD version or this expected SE? ..I remember not being very impressed with the picture quality of this very dark movie.

You're going to compare the video quality of a laserdisc to DVD? I think I could say (without having seen this new transfer) that the new version will be light years better. Has a LD video transfer EVER been better than the DVD???

[scott1598]

You're going to compare the video quality of a laserdisc to DVD? I think I could say (without having seen this new transfer) that the new version will be light years better. Has a LD video transfer EVER been better than the DVD???
nyc...ygm -pray-

[DVD Josh]

You're going to compare the video quality of a laserdisc to DVD? I think I could say (without having seen this new transfer) that the new version will be light years better. Has a LD video transfer EVER been better than the DVD???

Abso-friggin-lutely.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Abso-friggin-lutely.

Really.

Of a major motion picture from a major studio?

Titles?

[Paul Arnette]

The Texas Chainsaw Masacre immediately comes to mind.

[JKiller]

As does The Graduate for me.

[Fincher Fan]

What're you talkin about? you had it months ago ;)

And enjoyed it many times over!

[Concorde]

You're going to compare the video quality of a laserdisc to DVD? I think I could say (without having seen this new transfer) that the new version will be light years better. Has a LD video transfer EVER been better than the DVD???

I thought somebody earlier said it may be a LD transfer to DVD.. either way, it'll be great if the video on the SE is cleaner.

[digitalfreaknyc]

I thought somebody earlier said it may be a LD transfer to DVD.. either way, it'll be great if the video on the SE is cleaner.

Nope. He was asking about the one I have.

[Concorde]

Oh I see..

[Fincher Fan]

The Belgium R2 is supposed remastered. Can't wait to see it!

[ChristianB]

Need a place to buy it from...

[CanDVDFan]

I tracked down a Region 3 SE from Taiwan. Well its actually a "Chinese copy" DVD-9 I got in a Chinese shopping centre in Toronto. Released by Universal Anamorphic 2.35:1 DD 5.1.

Probably will be 100% same as the eventual US Release..

Audio Commentary with David Fincher, Michael Douglas and Others
Behind the Scenes Footage (Play All With Commentary On/Off)
*Dog Chase
*The Taxi
*Christine's House
*The Fall
On Location Footage (Play All With Commentary On/Off)
*Exterior Parking Lot: Blue Screen Shot
*Exterior Fioli Mansion: Father's Death
*Interior CRS Lobby and Offices
*Interior Fioli Mansion: Vandalism
*Exterior Mexican Cementary
Trailers (Play All With Commentary On/Off)
*Theatrical Trailer
*Teaser Trailer With Test CGI Footage
Alternate Ending
Production Design Artwork
Storyboards

[scott1598]

I tracked down a Region 3 SE from Taiwan. Well its actually a "Chinese copy" DVD-9 I got in a Chinese shopping centre in Toronto. Released by Universal Anamorphic 2.35:1 DD 5.1.

Probably will be 100% same as the eventual US Release..
i heard this transfer is absolutely abysmal, so i don't think we will get the same transfer.

[digitalfreaknyc]

i heard this transfer is absolutely abysmal, so i don't think we will get the same transfer.

Unless you've heard from more than the source in the international forum, I wouldn't jump to conclusions. And I don't remember him saying "abysmal."

[CanDVDFan]

Transfer is fine, much much better than the non-anamorphic verison. The eventual North American release will probably be 100% the same as the Taiwan version. This disc was released by Universal with a new transfer. Not 100% but remember this movie was shot with Super 35 and is quite dark which usually means a grainy picture. This is the way the movie is shot. Get over it.

[scott1598]

Unless you've heard from more than the source in the international forum, I wouldn't jump to conclusions. And I don't remember him saying "abysmal."
actually, it is from my very reputable source at Xploited Cinema.

[scott1598]

Transfer is fine, much much better than the non-anamorphic verison. The eventual North American release will probably be 100% the same as the Taiwan version. This disc was released by Universal with a new transfer. Not 100% but remember this movie was shot with Super 35 and is quite dark which usually means a grainy picture. This is the way the movie is shot. Get over it.
source, link? who are you talking to that way anyway? because you sound like a jerk, especially for a newbie.

[digitalfreaknyc]

source, link? who are you talking to that way anyway? because you sound like a jerk, especially for a newbie.

Actually, there's absolutely NO reason to think that a different transfer would be used for R1 than R3.

I have a R2 Japan transfer that's anamorphic. I would have to agree about that transfer.

CanDVDfan...thanks for chiming in. I appreciate your comments even if others do not.

[scott1598]

Actually, there's absolutely NO reason to think that a different transfer would be used for R1 than R3.

I have a R2 Japan transfer that's anamorphic. I would have to agree about that transfer.
k .

[dvd_luver]

It seems everybody here is getting impatient waiting for a Region 1 Special Edition from Universal to happen. Add me to that long list.

[GuruTwo]

Fincher's "Zodiac" comes out in September so I wouldn't be surprised if Universal was holding the R1 release back to cash in when that film is released theatrically.

[jmj713]

I'm thinking the eventual R1 edition will have more extras.

[digitalfreaknyc]

I'm thinking the eventual R1 edition will have more extras.

No it won't. These are all the extras from the Criterion laserdisc. They're not going to add anything to that.

[nemein]

<i>Mod note: CanDVDFan & scott1598 it's not really worth getting so worked up over a DVD. Phrases like "get over it" and calling people "jerks" aren't really necessary.</i>

[Fincher Fan]

They're not going to add anything to that.

Unfortunately. I always loved the contrast of his commentaries from the Seven laserdisc and DVD. At the time of the laserdisc version he was prepping The Game and found it interesting to hear his comments looking back a couple of films later. I would've liked to hear his thoughts now, nine years since its release.

Aside from that, commentary on all extra material including the trailers is a great feature!

[Fincher Fan]

Fincher's "Zodiac" comes out in September so I wouldn't be surprised if Universal was holding the R1 release back to cash in when that film is released theatrically.

There's talk that the film may in fact come out 26 January 2007. Considering the things I've heard Fincher wants to do in his film (i.e. creating entire photorealistic CG environments along the lines of what he did for the recent Nine Inch Nails music video "Only") and the fact he is a perfectionist, I can fully believe the film will be in post until then.

[Kant]

There's talk that the film may in fact come out 26 January 2007. Considering the things I've heard Fincher wants to do in his film (i.e. creating entire photorealistic CG environments along the lines of what he did for the recent Nine Inch Nails music video "Only") and the fact he is a perfectionist, I can fully believe the film will be in post until then.


Sounds cool! But why would he use that? I mean the film sound a lot like seven....
Also maybe the R1 dvd will have the pysho tests from the CC disc and maybe dts?

[digitalfreaknyc]

Sounds cool! But why would he use that? I mean the film sound a lot like seven....
Also maybe the R1 dvd will have the pysho tests from the CC disc and maybe dts?

That's true! Is the psychological test not there?

[jmj713]

While I'd love to have this just with the existing extras, I'd also like some new stuff, maybe just an interview with Fincher.

[GoldenJCJ]

I liked The Game and have been waiting for an SE for what seems like an eternity, but the longer this release gets delayed the less I care about it.

[CanDVDFan]

source, link? who are you talking to that way anyway? because you sound like a jerk, especially for a newbie.

Dark low-lit lighting and Super 35 photography = grainy picture. The picture was shot to look like this. Its simple. The DVD will never look anybetter than this. Its not a glossy brightly lit hollywood film. Dont blame me. Blame the cinematographer, director or the telecine artist.

[Numes]

I liked The Game and have been waiting for an SE for what seems like an eternity, but the longer this release gets delayed the less I care about it.

I feel totally different. I've been waiting for an eternity, but the longer it gets delayed, that's ok with me, I've already been waiting this long! I will be equally as excited to get it once it comes out. At least we know it's on the horizon.

[Josh Z]

Dark low-lit lighting and Super 35 photography = grainy picture. The picture was shot to look like this. Its simple. The DVD will never look anybetter than this. Its not a glossy brightly lit hollywood film. Dont blame me. Blame the cinematographer, director or the telecine artist.

The Game was shot with the same silver halide retention process as Seven, which allows for extreme low-light shooting. It shouldn't look that grainy if properly transferred from the correct source elements. Note how much better the re-release of Seven looked in comparison to the original DVD.

[NoirFan]

Was watching this the other night and was curious about one thing: Was there ever an explanation given for Douglas' gun not killing Sean Penn at the end? It was my understanding that the gun was real, as Deborah Unger's character stated.

[The Bus]

The Game was shot with the same silver halide retention process as Seven, which allows for extreme low-light shooting. It shouldn't look that grainy if properly transferred from the correct source elements. Note how much better the re-release of Seven looked in comparison to the original DVD.

The non-OAR HD version they run on Showtike looks pretty damn good.

[NoirFan]

The non-OAR HD version they run on Showtike looks pretty damn good.

Is that like Showtime for kids?

[ryuryu2949]

Was watching this the other night and was curious about one thing: Was there ever an explanation given for Douglas' gun not killing Sean Penn at the end? It was my understanding that the gun was real, as Deborah Unger's character stated.

Wasn't SP wearing a vest?

[Fincher Fan]

Was watching this the other night and was curious about one thing: Was there ever an explanation given for Douglas' gun not killing Sean Penn at the end? It was my understanding that the gun was real, as Deborah Unger's character stated.

Where did Nicholas find the gun again? ;)

[NoirFan]

Where did Nicholas find the gun again? ;)

Was in his hollowed out copy of To Kill A Mockingbird.

[emachine12]

Was there ever an explanation given for Douglas' gun not killing Sean Penn at the end? It was my understanding that the gun was real, as Deborah Unger's character stated.

There was an explanation. She said there were squibs worn by the actors like the movies with blanks as ammo.

[Fincher Fan]

Was in his hollowed out copy of To Kill A Mockingbird.

Uh, yeah. Thanks, I had forgotten... :rolleyes:

[digitalfreaknyc]

Uhhh...can we get back to the DVD please? Movie discussion belongs in the movie forum.

[scott1598]

There was an explanation. She said there were squibs worn by the actors like the movies with blanks as ammo.
yeah, i remember the squibs part and always assumed that was the reason anyway. but the whole thing was so masterfully crafted i couldn't care either way.

[Dane]

So what´s the released date for The Game SE?

[Reservoir]

UK SE reviewed here (http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/reviews/details.asp?Index=5202)

[Kant]

Comparionsion of PQ with old R2 and the new master ( the dutch release, which uses the samme master...)
http://www.dvd-heaven.de/

Not that much of a improvment and where is the dts?! :rolleyes:
Maybe in R1.

[scott1598]

UK SE reviewed here (http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/reviews/details.asp?Index=5202)
not too good.

[digitalfreaknyc]

not too good.

Uhh...it doesn't say anything.
And we really can't have someone from R2/4 review this. They've had anamorphic all along.

[scott1598]

Uhh...it doesn't say anything.
And we really can't have someone from R2/4 review this. They've had anamorphic all along.
the overall 5 rating doesn't give you a hint?

[RoadToPerdition]

I actually own that R2 DVD. I really wasn't impressed with the picture AT ALL (although it may have been this crappy DVD player I bought) and, while I haven't watched all of the extras, the alternate ending is laaaaame.

[tacos]

I told you guys a while back that it wasn't anything great.

[Chuck Tatum]

Does anyone have a copy of the the CRS questionnaire from the Criterion LD release that I can get a PDF or digital scan copy of?

[digitalfreaknyc]

Does anyone have a copy of the the CRS questionnaire from the Criterion LD release that I can get a PDF or digital scan copy of?

That wasn't on it.

The only thing that wasn't included was the test film.

[animatedude]

so a friend of mine just sent me this:

Tired of all the speculation, I decided to contact one of the Criterion's bosses, Jon Turell, who was kind enough to clear things up for me:


Thanks for your note.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to secure DVD rights to The Game As you know we had it on laserdisc, but no luck so far for DVD. We’ll keep trying.

All best,

Jonathan

As Jon noted, they are still trying, so don’t give up hope just yet.

[gryffinmaster]

From thedigitalbits re: Universal HD-DVD releases for the next few months:

April - The Good Shepherd, Smokin' Aces, The Game, The Jerk, The Hitcher, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Nutty Professor

Now, granted that's not an announcement regarding a standard DVD, but hopefully they'd release the rumored Special Edition around the same time with the same extras [edit]: from the R2 dvd.

[Skoobooz]

From thedigitalbits re: Universal HD-DVD releases for the next few months:

April - The Good Shepherd, Smokin' Aces, The Game, The Jerk, The Hitcher, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Nutty Professor

Now, granted that's not an announcement regarding a standard DVD, but hopefully they'd release the rumored Special Edition around the same time with the same extras.

The HD version has been announced for a month or so now...no special features.

[gryffinmaster]

The HD version has been announced for a month or so now...no special features.
Whoops! I meant it'd be release the same day with the special features from the R2 disc.

[steebo777]

Damnit! I still want a standard DVD SE release of this though :(

Is there a solid release of this in another region that I can pick up?

[Numes]

Dammit! I want an HD DVD (or Blu-Ray) SE release of this though :(

I will not be picking up this until there is an HD release with the Special Features.

[Fincher Fan]

Is there a solid release of this in another region that I can pick up?

Not really. The transfer on the existing special editions is sub-par and the extras are ported over from the old laserdisc. If you haven't heard the commentary before, pick it up but I'm hoping for a new release some day.

[SeanValen]

I've seen a review of the HD-DVD version of the Game, and many reviews point to the picture not being the best of HD-Displays..perhaps this film is just shot in a way that'll never gurantee a awesome looking picture compared to alot of others.

[Fincher Fan]

I've seen a review of the HD-DVD version of the Game, and many reviews point to the picture not being the best of HD-Displays..perhaps this film is just shot in a way that'll never gurantee a awesome looking picture compared to alot of others.

Nope, it definitely needs a clean-up and a new transfer.

[moviewizguy]

It looks like it's not going to happen. Oh, well.

[NoirFan]

Perhaps this will one day be a Criterion Blu-ray. Don't give up, Jonathan Turell!

[Artman]

Well, I suppose with a new Fincher film coming out we can always hope this one gets released... maybe Universal will at least spring for a new transfer with the eventual bd...even if it's still bare-bones.