Whatever happened to the new BLADE RUNNER: Special Edition?
12-04-03, 07:53 PM
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Whatever happened to the new BLADE RUNNER: Special Edition?
I remember hearing of a new dvd and slightly different version of Ridley Scott's sci-fi movie that was to come out this year. Anyone know what happened to it?
12-04-03, 08:16 PM
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Legal troubles have delayed the dvd. All the reported information about the new Blade Runner dvd has been compiled here:
http://www.brmovie.com/BR_Special_Edition.htm
http://www.brmovie.com/BR_Special_Edition.htm
12-04-03, 10:28 PM
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Originally posted by Flave
Does anyone know precisely what the legal issues are that's holding this DVD in 'limbo'?
Does anyone know precisely what the legal issues are that's holding this DVD in 'limbo'?
legal reasons
They could at least remaster the current edition. It's still in print so it must not be in legal trouble.
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12-05-03, 12:17 AM
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The bad news is that you can pretty much give up hope on seeing a Blade Runner SE any time soon. The legal problems are not even close to being solved and it sounds like it has been put on the back burner. We may never see an SE on DVD. It sucks big time.
For a more indepth reason go here
For a more indepth reason go here
12-05-03, 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by Buck Turgidson
At least the current version isn't the stopgap abomination that Goodfellas is.
At least the current version isn't the stopgap abomination that Goodfellas is.
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Originally posted by Buck Turgidson
At least the current version isn't the stopgap abomination that Goodfellas is.
At least the current version isn't the stopgap abomination that Goodfellas is.
12-05-03, 08:42 AM
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What about a transfer from the LD? That should be a lot better than the current DVD version, right?
Bladerunner SE is probably the most brought up topic besides Star Wars
(and maybe Song of the South is #3)
Bladerunner SE is probably the most brought up topic besides Star Wars
(and maybe Song of the South is #3)
12-05-03, 08:45 AM
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I want the SE because I want BOTH verions. I happen to like the theatrical release myself.
Seems like I'd have a better chance of seeing a unicorn (like Decker).
Seems like I'd have a better chance of seeing a unicorn (like Decker).
12-05-03, 03:00 PM
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12-05-03, 05:44 PM
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My guess is the "legal problems" are related to the fact that the original film had a lot of complex financing from European investors, the now defunct Ladd Company, and Warner Bros.
The sharing of profits of a new version (of a film everone lost money on the first time around) probably has everyone coming out of the wordwork claiming a share of the money (probably money they felt they were cheated of when WB released the Director's Cut in '92)
The sharing of profits of a new version (of a film everone lost money on the first time around) probably has everyone coming out of the wordwork claiming a share of the money (probably money they felt they were cheated of when WB released the Director's Cut in '92)
12-05-03, 06:08 PM
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Originally posted by Pants
My guess is the "legal problems" are related to the fact that the original film had a lot of complex financing from European investors, the now defunct Ladd Company, and Warner Bros.
The sharing of profits of a new version (of a film everone lost money on the first time around) probably has everyone coming out of the wordwork claiming a share of the money (probably money they felt they were cheated of when WB released the Director's Cut in '92)
My guess is the "legal problems" are related to the fact that the original film had a lot of complex financing from European investors, the now defunct Ladd Company, and Warner Bros.
The sharing of profits of a new version (of a film everone lost money on the first time around) probably has everyone coming out of the wordwork claiming a share of the money (probably money they felt they were cheated of when WB released the Director's Cut in '92)
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Originally posted by Class316
The DC would have been ok-ish if the violence were not censored.
The DC would have been ok-ish if the violence were not censored.
12-08-03, 03:29 AM
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Originally posted by Class316
What about a transfer from the LD? That should be a lot better than the current DVD version, right?
Bladerunner SE is probably the most brought up topic besides Star Wars (and maybe Song of the South is #3)
What about a transfer from the LD? That should be a lot better than the current DVD version, right?
Bladerunner SE is probably the most brought up topic besides Star Wars
(and maybe Song of the South is #3)
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12-08-03, 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by Frank S
If you have a Widescreen TV the current Blade Runner DVD will BLOW any LD version away! People who are crying for a SE are doing so more for a different (or seamless branching) version of the film and better sound.
If you have a Widescreen TV the current Blade Runner DVD will BLOW any LD version away! People who are crying for a SE are doing so more for a different (or seamless branching) version of the film and better sound.
http://scribble.com/uwi/br/brfaq/versions.html
The point of a SE (besides extras) is that you’d have a “complete definite” version, which this DVD is not.
The video is Anamorphic and very good on the Director's cut DVD avalaible now. If you really like this film I wouldn't hesitate buying the current DVD (it can be found cheap) and it will hold you over nicely until they get this legal crap done with.
12-08-03, 10:48 AM
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Originally posted by Frank S
If you have a Widescreen TV the current Blade Runner DVD will BLOW any LD version away! People who are crying for a SE are doing so more for a different (or seamless branching) version of the film and better sound. The video is Anamorphic and very good on the Director's cut DVD avalaible now. If you really like this film I wouldn't hesitate buying the current DVD (it can be found cheap) and it will hold you over nicely until they get this legal crap done with.
If you have a Widescreen TV the current Blade Runner DVD will BLOW any LD version away! People who are crying for a SE are doing so more for a different (or seamless branching) version of the film and better sound. The video is Anamorphic and very good on the Director's cut DVD avalaible now. If you really like this film I wouldn't hesitate buying the current DVD (it can be found cheap) and it will hold you over nicely until they get this legal crap done with.
12-08-03, 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by milo bloom
I'm not certain, but I'd bet a nickel that they're the kind of legal issues they can't talk about pubicly for (wait for it)....
legal reasons
They could at least remaster the current edition. It's still in print so it must not be in legal trouble.
I'm not certain, but I'd bet a nickel that they're the kind of legal issues they can't talk about pubicly for (wait for it)....
legal reasons
They could at least remaster the current edition. It's still in print so it must not be in legal trouble.