The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010

Robert · 07-02-09, 07:30 PM

The bits says so.

No theatrical version = No sale!

Bad move Warners.

GizmoDVD · 07-02-09, 07:32 PM

Oh, gees.

Well, hope its a DigiBook.

Rammsteinfan · 07-02-09, 07:41 PM

Hmm it should include both. the docu from the first release and digibook. Id be in for that.

KillerCannibal · 07-02-09, 07:47 PM

I want it, but only if Billy hasn't been fucking with it too much.

Oh, who am I kidding. This is mine.

Joe Molotov · 07-02-09, 07:54 PM

I'd rather have The Exorcist: The Version I Have Seen.

NoirFan · 07-02-09, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerCannibal

I want it, but only if Billy hasn't been fucking with it too much.

Yeah, after The French Connection I'm a bit worried. That's also too bad about the lack of a theatrical cut.

Daytripper · 07-02-09, 11:55 PM

What an odd release. Why just this "version" !?

Drexl · 07-03-09, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytripper

What an odd release. Why just this "version" !?

My guess is that they really think it's the version people want. Everything has to be extended you know, because it's always better, isn't it?

I'll pass until the original cut is released.

jrsl76 · 07-03-09, 12:31 AM

No thanks, if Friedkin quits screwing with his prints and releases the theatrical, then I'll buy.

Suprmallet · 07-03-09, 05:22 AM

I'm also waiting for the theatrical. Not only is it a better movie, but it has a much better commentary.

Josh Z · 07-03-09, 10:44 AM

Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection.

This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.

William Friedkin is an asshole.

kefrank · 07-03-09, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh Z

Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection.

This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.

William Friedkin is an asshole.

Ugh. Assuming this is all true, I'm extremely annoyed. I just want the theatrical cut and color timing in hi-def. You would think that wouldn't be too much to ask for.

Zen Peckinpah · 07-03-09, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh Z

Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection.

This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.

William Friedkin is an asshole.

WTF? Why doesn't Warner just put both cuts on the same disc? Ugh.

This re-coloring crap better not be the reason To Live and Die in L.A. got delayed...

hasslein · 07-03-09, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh Z

Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection.

This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.

William Friedkin is an asshole.

That's strange, Friedkin said he only put together the version never seen because Blatty wanted it, and he prefers org cut.

Drexl · 07-03-09, 02:49 PM

I have a feeling they'll release the original cut after they get enough complaints, although we might be stuck with the "Friedkincolor." After all, they did decide to release the unrated cut of Natural Born Killers.

Suprmallet · 07-03-09, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hasslein

That's strange, Friedkin said he only put together the version never seen because Blatty wanted it, and he prefers org cut.

I believe in the commentary for the new version, one of the few times he doesn't just describe exactly what is happening on screen, he says he now prefers the new cut.

droidguy1119 · 07-03-09, 03:46 PM

It would be doubly good if it was all a trick, and the disc includes The Version You've Never Seen with tweaked color timing and the original edit with the original timing.

Matthew Chmiel · 07-03-09, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drexl

I have a feeling they'll release the original cut after they get enough complaints, although we might be stuck with the "Friedkincolor." After all, they did decide to release the unrated cut of Natural Born Killers.

I'm assuming Warner released the director's cut of Natural Born Killers as:

A) Lionsgate's rights on the title expired and they reversed back to Warner.

B) Warner dropped their no-Unrated releases policy.

This would've been a great time for Warner to put together a nice two-disc BD set with both edits, but since they're only choosing the inferior TVYNS, I'll be choosing to spend my money on another title that week.

gorgo99 · 07-03-09, 07:05 PM

It's my favorite horror movie of all time, but no original version = no sale.

hasslein · 07-03-09, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suprmallet

I believe in the commentary for the new version, one of the few times he doesn't just describe exactly what is happening on screen, he says he now prefers the new cut.

I didn't know he did a 180. He made the statement I was referring to at a screening of To Live & Die in LA when he was putting together TVYNS. I usually enjoy his commentaries, can't believe I forgot to listen to that one. I've not been able to bring myself to watch The Exorcist since the 90's when they replaced the blood red Warner logo at the beginning with the bright shiney happy warner logo. I mentioned this to a WHV rep (back in the laserdisc days), he agreed with me and said he would make sure they got it right next time, then they used the black & white logo... urgh...

Drexl · 07-03-09, 11:21 PM

He'll have an introduction boasting that it's the best print ever of The Exorcist!

I rented that bonus disc from The French Connection, and it's sad to see how great it looked before he messed with it.

asianxcore · 07-04-09, 04:22 AM

This news makes me sad

Josh Z · 07-04-09, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hasslein

I didn't know he did a 180. He made the statement I was referring to at a screening of To Live & Die in LA when he was putting together TVYNS.

As part of his ongoing mental breakdown, he's done a complete about-face on the issue. You can hear him voice this change of opinion in the following podcast:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Back-By...-His-Own-Words

Oliver Clothesoff · 07-04-09, 11:05 AM

I will get TVYNS if it's released with no changes to color timing; I actually enjoy that cut of the movie.

I also still have my 30th anniversary DVD of the theatrical cut, so I'll just hold onto that.

WMAangel · 07-04-09, 06:30 PM

I agree with the general sentiment here....

No original cut = no sale
"Friedkincolor" (great term Drexl!) = no sale

Warner needs to release a BD with both the original cut and un-tampered color timing before they get my dollars.....
As I have already done with The French Connection (for color timing issues) and Commando/Fantastic 4/Saw (for cut of the film), I will just hold onto my DVD instead....

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Rammsteinfan DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,592	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 Hmm it should include both. the docu from the first release and digibook. Id be in for that. __________________ "Multitasking - screwing up several things at once!" MY BLU / DVD COLLECTION

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KillerCannibal DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,515	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 I want it, but only if Billy hasn't been fucking with it too much. Oh, who am I kidding. This is mine. __________________ Top 10 most-wanted BD titles:Blue Velvet/Once Upon A Time in the West/Jaws/Boogie Nights/Prince of Darkness/Videodrome/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla ('74)/Beyond the Valley of the Dolls/Phantasm/Death Wish October Horror Movie Challenge 2009

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Joe Molotov DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma, USA. Blu-Ray Total: 129 Posts: 8,187	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 I'd rather have The Exorcist: The Version I Have Seen. __________________ Quote of the Week "Was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I tell you, I gotta plead ignorance on this thing, because if anyone had said anything to me at all when I first started here that that sort of thing is frowned upon... you know, cause I've worked in a lot of offices, and I tell you, people do that all the time." ~George, Seinfeld

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Daytripper DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,205	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 What an odd release. Why just this "version" !?

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Josh Z DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boston Posts: 8,922	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection. This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version. William Friedkin is an asshole. __________________ Joshua Zyber Critic, High-Def Digest Contributor, Home Theater Magazine Curator, Laserdisc Forever \| Cinema Zyberdiso My opinions are my own, and do not necessarily reflect those of my employers.

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Drexl DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 10,370	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 I have a feeling they'll release the original cut after they get enough complaints, although we might be stuck with the "Friedkincolor." After all, they did decide to release the unrated cut of Natural Born Killers.

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gorgo99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 540	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 It's my favorite horror movie of all time, but no original version = no sale.

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Drexl DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 10,370	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 He'll have an introduction boasting that it's the best print ever of The Exorcist! I rented that bonus disc from The French Connection, and it's sad to see how great it looked before he messed with it.

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Oliver Clothesoff DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Illadelphia, PA Posts: 1,412	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 I will get TVYNS if it's released with no changes to color timing; I actually enjoy that cut of the movie. I also still have my 30th anniversary DVD of the theatrical cut, so I'll just hold onto that.

07-04-09, 06:30 PM	#25
WMAangel DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,736	re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010 I agree with the general sentiment here.... No original cut = no sale "Friedkincolor" (great term Drexl!) = no sale Warner needs to release a BD with both the original cut and un-tampered color timing before they get my dollars..... As I have already done with The French Connection (for color timing issues) and Commando/Fantastic 4/Saw (for cut of the film), I will just hold onto my DVD instead....