Ghostbusters 1 & 2: Anniversary Editions - 9/16/14 (and again on 6/11/19!)
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Jeff Goldblum huh? I really would like to see the alternate universe movie with him in it.
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I've only ever owned one, the original DVD release from 1999. Everything else has been substandard. The blu is notoriously bad. They've never produced a version worth upgrading to. I hope this new blu is a better transfer.
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The "Mastered in 4K" version that was released last year was a big improvement over the original BD in terms of video quality. It didn't have any extras, but presumably this new edition will be that transfer in addition to all of the extras on the original disc. Unless something goes horribly wrong, this should be the best version we're ever going to see in the HD era.
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The "Mastered in 4K" version that was released last year was a big improvement over the original BD in terms of video quality. It didn't have any extras, but presumably this new edition will be that transfer in addition to all of the extras on the original disc. Unless something goes horribly wrong, this should be the best version we're ever going to see in the HD era.
I agree the 4K disc is a major improvement, but keep in mind with all of the bonus features you'll have to expect some compression.
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I agree the 4K disc is a major improvement, but keep in mind with all of the bonus features you'll have to expect some compression.
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Sucks the set with the statue is so expensive. I'll just order the digibook, never did upgrade to blu for these movies, I have the DVD set that came in slim cases and a little book. My son watches them once a week, so the big set might be worth it for him.
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Also, keep in mind that Reitman made those comments during a PR tour to promote the initial Blu-ray. What was he gonna say? "No, this totally sucks. Don't buy the Blu-ray"?
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Not much of a surprise, but the Ghostbusters II deleted scenes have been detailed and they're not all included. Missing is:
Original ending
possessed Ray plot (which was chopped up and had parts used during the Run DMC song montage)
The river of slime invading the NYC subway system
Eugene Levy's character
Replacing the sign outside the firehouse from original to the Ghostbusters II logo
Louis using a trap in Venkman's apartment
Some others I'm probably forgetting. They also did not include the three remaining missing scenes from the first film.
What is included (for size) (from Blu-ray.com):
Some others I'm probably forgetting. They also did not include the three remaining missing scenes from the first film.
What is included (for size) (from Blu-ray.com):
Spoiler:
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I haven't checked in on this thread in a while and am just seeing that 30th Anniversary history poster. I never knew that John Candy was one of Reitman's original choices for a role. I would have loved to have seen him involved, shame he turned it down.
I still think I'll get the digibook of the two films. The statue edition is cool but too expensive.
I still think I'll get the digibook of the two films. The statue edition is cool but too expensive.
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He was offered the role of Louis Tully in the first film, but he insisted on doing the role with a German accent. They didn't want that, so it ended up going to Rick Moranis instead.
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Here's a link for $5 off: http://ghostbustersmovie.tumblr.com/coupon
I was able to get Amazon to take $5 off my order, making it $13.96 for the digibook. YMMV, of course.
I was able to get Amazon to take $5 off my order, making it $13.96 for the digibook. YMMV, of course.
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Here's a link for $5 off: http://ghostbustersmovie.tumblr.com/coupon
I was able to get Amazon to take $5 off my order, making it $13.96 for the digibook. YMMV, of course.
I was able to get Amazon to take $5 off my order, making it $13.96 for the digibook. YMMV, of course.
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Although the reviews and a lot of people were critical of the exceptionally grainy 2009 BD, Reitman said that's the way the film should be and is his preferred transfer.
I agree the 4K disc is a major improvement, but keep in mind with all of the bonus features you'll have to expect some compression.
I agree the 4K disc is a major improvement, but keep in mind with all of the bonus features you'll have to expect some compression.
as for the new 4K theatrical DCP - there was light grain, but actually it looked great - and thankfully looked nothing like the horrible 2009 bluray release (as it shouldn't)
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The SKU on Best Buy's website is 7 digits, instead of 8, meaning it should be carried in stores. In addition, the store pickup status is coming soon, instead of not available. Furthermore, an employee said that his store had three in the back on blu-ray.com.
I don't have any information on Target.
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Oh, okay, I'll just take his word for it.
The SKU on Best Buy's website is 7 digits, instead of 8, meaning it should be carried in stores. In addition, the store pickup status is coming soon, instead of not available. Furthermore, an employee said that his store had three in the back on blu-ray.com.
I don't have any information on Target.
The SKU on Best Buy's website is 7 digits, instead of 8, meaning it should be carried in stores. In addition, the store pickup status is coming soon, instead of not available. Furthermore, an employee said that his store had three in the back on blu-ray.com.
I don't have any information on Target.
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As I posted in Blu-Ray Bargains ...
$15.96 at the Walmart in Germantown, WI. They had 3 copies (2 now) and no issues using the coupon. Great deal!
$15.96 at the Walmart in Germantown, WI. They had 3 copies (2 now) and no issues using the coupon. Great deal!