Donnie Darko -- Director's Cut
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Donnie Darko -- Director's Cut
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/...eut/index.html
'Donnie Darko' to be re-released
Movie has become cult hit on video
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 Posted: 1350 GMT (2150 HKT)
LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- "Donnie Darko," a cult drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a disturbed teenager, is getting a new theatrical release, featuring 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage.
Newmarket Films, which released the film in 2001, is unveiling a director's cut at the Seattle Film Festival on May 29. It plans to release the film theatrically in Seattle before moving into other markets later in the summer.
The new version will also have new visual effects and music.
"Even though I am proud of the theatrical version of the film, I've always felt that the story was somewhat compromised in order to come in under two hours," said "Darko" writer-director Richard Kelly. "With this version I feel like I've finally been able to complete the film."
"Darko" grossed just $515,545 at the domestic box office but has since gained a following on DVD, where it has grossed more than $10 million domestically. It also stars Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, James Duval and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
'Donnie Darko' to be re-released
Movie has become cult hit on video
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 Posted: 1350 GMT (2150 HKT)
LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- "Donnie Darko," a cult drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a disturbed teenager, is getting a new theatrical release, featuring 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage.
Newmarket Films, which released the film in 2001, is unveiling a director's cut at the Seattle Film Festival on May 29. It plans to release the film theatrically in Seattle before moving into other markets later in the summer.
The new version will also have new visual effects and music.
"Even though I am proud of the theatrical version of the film, I've always felt that the story was somewhat compromised in order to come in under two hours," said "Darko" writer-director Richard Kelly. "With this version I feel like I've finally been able to complete the film."
"Darko" grossed just $515,545 at the domestic box office but has since gained a following on DVD, where it has grossed more than $10 million domestically. It also stars Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, James Duval and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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I think this thread should be retitled, this is pretty interesting news and I didn't realize the directors cut was a DVD release, not theatrical.
I'm wondering what the possible effects of this could be if successful? You've got to figure basically ANY money is gravy, what would the target number be here? 10 million for print and marketing costs? I could see this generating 15-20 million if the Glyenhall's were active in the marketing. But this could open a door for a whole new wave of life for some films. I'd think Boondock Saints could follow this, especially with the sequel coming soon, if Donnie Darko was able to generate some interest.
Also of note, this has been playing continous midnight fri/sat screenings in NYC since it's release.
I'm wondering what the possible effects of this could be if successful? You've got to figure basically ANY money is gravy, what would the target number be here? 10 million for print and marketing costs? I could see this generating 15-20 million if the Glyenhall's were active in the marketing. But this could open a door for a whole new wave of life for some films. I'd think Boondock Saints could follow this, especially with the sequel coming soon, if Donnie Darko was able to generate some interest.
Also of note, this has been playing continous midnight fri/sat screenings in NYC since it's release.
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Fantastic news, although a bit of a bummer I'll likely have to doubledip now on the DVD... But it's great this movie gets a second chance.
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Originally posted by The Nature Boy
I didn't realize the directors cut was a DVD release, not theatrical.
I didn't realize the directors cut was a DVD release, not theatrical.
Newmarket Films, which released the film in 2001, is unveiling a director's cut at the Seattle Film Festival on May 29. It plans to release the film theatrically in Seattle before moving into other markets later in the summer.
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I've known of this for while, and have been looking forward to it. I'm not too bummed about having to buy another DVD, this film was really good, and worth another purchase especially since it's another cut.
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Love the movie, but I hope the additional footage doesn't ruin it. After watching it with commentary, I realized that, well, I hate Kelly's vision of the film; it's almost like he made such a great movie by accident, heh. I'll certainly be interested in seeing the new cut, as I wonder whether it takes away any ambiguity in terms of
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Not sure if a spoiler-tag was necessary but just bein' safe.
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Re: Donnie Darko director's cut
Originally posted by devilshalo
"Even though I am proud of the theatrical version of the film, I've always felt that the story was somewhat compromised in order to come in under two hours," said "Darko" writer-director Richard Kelly. "With this version I feel like I've finally been able to complete the film."
"Even though I am proud of the theatrical version of the film, I've always felt that the story was somewhat compromised in order to come in under two hours," said "Darko" writer-director Richard Kelly. "With this version I feel like I've finally been able to complete the film."
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Originally posted by PixyJunket
I wonder if he can, with the director's cut, construct a film that doesn't require the use of marijuana to fully enjoy.
I wonder if he can, with the director's cut, construct a film that doesn't require the use of marijuana to fully enjoy.
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Originally posted by Sierra Disc
Fantastic news, although a bit of a bummer I'll likely have to doubledip now on the DVD... But it's great this movie gets a second chance.
Fantastic news, although a bit of a bummer I'll likely have to doubledip now on the DVD... But it's great this movie gets a second chance.
I enjoyed this film when I first saw it, and unfortunately I haven't had a chance to revisit it yet. I'll look forward to this "director's cut" b/c I kind of felt there could have been more to it as well (especially more Maggie!).
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Originally posted by PixyJunket
I wonder if he can, with the director's cut, construct a film that doesn't require the use of an internet web site to fully enjoy.
I wonder if he can, with the director's cut, construct a film that doesn't require the use of an internet web site to fully enjoy.
Ryo - I can't imagine watching it blazed for the first time. Several of my friends did, and understood nothing except the bunny scared the SHIT out of them, hahaha.
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The new version will also have new visual effects and music.
Last edited by Ketamine; 04-21-04 at 06:47 PM.
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When we play Donnie Darko at the midnight shows at the theater I work for, we have a guy in a bunny suit sit with random people at key moments during the movie.
That's better than any extra footage.
That's better than any extra footage.
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Originally posted by jdpatri
When we play Donnie Darko at the midnight shows at the theater I work for, we have a guy in a bunny suit sit with random people at key moments during the movie.
That's better than any extra footage.
When we play Donnie Darko at the midnight shows at the theater I work for, we have a guy in a bunny suit sit with random people at key moments during the movie.
That's better than any extra footage.
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Originally posted by jdpatri
When we play Donnie Darko at the midnight shows at the theater I work for, we have a guy in a bunny suit sit with random people at key moments during the movie.
That's better than any extra footage.
When we play Donnie Darko at the midnight shows at the theater I work for, we have a guy in a bunny suit sit with random people at key moments during the movie.
That's better than any extra footage.
Oooh, I'd pay good money to see that!
I'll hold off an see what the reviews are like, see if the additions are like before I decide to get this one. It was an interesting film, but not one I've ever felt inclined to watch a second time.
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
I'll watch happily. Any chance to see possible more Malone is always a plus.
I'll watch happily. Any chance to see possible more Malone is always a plus.