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Old 05-11-04 | 08:43 AM
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I recently bought both Ghostbusters DVDs. I would be willing to upgrade only if the transfers are improved. I would much rather Columbia release a Fifth Element R1 Special Edition.
Old 05-11-04 | 08:47 AM
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Josh was referring to the fact that in addition to the deleted scenes shown on the first dvd, there are more deleted scenes that have appeared on laserdiscs in the past.


I'm not sure exactly what, but aren't there some that radically change some of the plot points and tone of the movie?
Old 05-11-04 | 09:48 AM
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i hope they include the alternatively shot scenes that were done for broadcast TV.
Old 05-11-04 | 10:11 AM
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I really do like this movie but they'd have to include more than just a couple of deleted scenes for me to purchase another version.
Old 05-11-04 | 10:57 AM
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All they need to do is include the music video and I'm *ALL* over the new edition.

. . . .god I'm such a whore.
Old 05-11-04 | 11:16 AM
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i hope they include the alternatively shot scenes that were done for broadcast TV.
"Ghostbusters: The Wally Wick Edition".
Old 05-11-04 | 11:38 AM
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unless they get most of the cast back for a commentary or it has some sort of 3hr doc...no sale...current disc is still one of the best out there!
Old 05-11-04 | 11:56 AM
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I was hoping for a theatrical rerelease to accompany this, any word on that?
Old 05-11-04 | 12:13 PM
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I'm glad this is coming. While the other disc was good I found the transfer to be too digital looking. That's the only way I can describe it. I hope that's fixed for this edition. I'd love to see the rest of the deleted scenes, the full, original script, a commentary with any other cast members and maybe a technical commentary and the music video make it to this disc.

Maybe if this sells well GB2 will get an s.e. It deserves it.
Old 05-11-04 | 12:22 PM
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Happy with the current disc, not wanting to double dip
Old 05-11-04 | 02:32 PM
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I'd like to see some cover art with the Ghostbuster logo too......also maybe a commentary on how Bill Murray used to be cool!!
Old 05-11-04 | 02:51 PM
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Ghostbusters: The Goezerian Edition

Ghostbusters: The Slimed Edition

Ghostbusters: The "Big Twinkie" Edition
Old 05-11-04 | 03:59 PM
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Ghostbusters: The "Big Twinkie" Edition
Old 05-11-04 | 06:16 PM
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unless they get most of the cast back for a commentary or it has some sort of 3hr doc...no sale...current disc is still one of the best out there!
One of the best whats?
Old 05-11-04 | 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by RyoHazuki
One of the best whats?
I would assume he is speaking of SE releases. It is definately jam packed for a budget disc with regard to special features. Video Commentary, trivia track, deleted scenes, storyboards, trailers, lots of DVD rom content including documentaries and featurettes. I am quite impressed with the current release as well, even if it is not DTS or anamorphic.
Old 05-11-04 | 11:01 PM
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While the current disk does not contain a DTS track, it most certaintly is anamorphic.
Old 05-12-04 | 12:03 AM
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Originally posted by Zuul
While the current disk does not contain a DTS track, it most certaintly is anamorphic.
It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong.

I am not a big man.
Old 05-12-04 | 08:10 AM
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I would assume he is speaking of SE releases. It is definately jam packed for a budget disc with regard to special features. Video Commentary, trivia track, deleted scenes, storyboards, trailers, lots of DVD rom content including documentaries and featurettes. I am quite impressed with the current release as well, even if it is not DTS or anamorphic.
I laugh at the man who says that is one of the best SEs ever.
Old 05-12-04 | 08:31 AM
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I don't have the current version, so I guess I will wait and buy this new one when it comes out.
Old 05-12-04 | 10:16 AM
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Ghostbusters is already a great DVD (I think the poster above meant "one of the best DVDs").

The only reason I'd double-dip would be for compelling new extras - like a feature-lenght documentary about the making of the film, a look back by all of the major participants, etc.

Somehow, though, I suspect this will be a simple repackaging with some small new featurette added so that there's *something* new on the release - and they'll probably move the extras to a second disc to allow for a higher bitrate on the video ( to that).
Old 05-12-04 | 12:36 PM
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I'm glad this is coming. While the other disc was good I found the transfer to be too digital looking. That's the only way I can describe it.
That's because they crammed a ton of supplements and overly-ambitious animated menus all on the same disc with the movie. If they would split this out to a 2-disc set it would greatly improve the compression quality.
Old 05-12-04 | 01:05 PM
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I have the current DVD, which in my opinion, is more than we need.

What they will add to this I don't know. Perhaps a new commentary with Ackroyd?

Unless it's something huge, I don't see myself getting a new version. However, a newer, better version of GB2 I would.
Old 05-12-04 | 01:37 PM
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The first disc works for me. No need to double dip on this one.
Old 05-12-04 | 01:59 PM
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I will double dip no matter what, but I would LOVE for this to be a two disc SE, so the compression quality previosly mentioned would be rectified. Because of this thread, I popped in the DVD and watched it on my new 50" screen (previously had an old POS), and saw the noticable differences.

Still keeping fingers crossed on a GBII SE as well!
Old 05-12-04 | 02:26 PM
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Also would like to see this released as a 2-Disc set. As others have said, that all the extras and the film itself was crammed onto one disc. All the extras, except for audio commentaries, should be on the second disc.

Also would like to see the Ray Parker Jr. music video included. If I recall, Ray refused to give permission to include the video. Don't know why. But it's the song he's best known for and I'm sure he could use some royalty checks.

Also would like to see Ghostbusters II get a Special Edition treatment. It would be nice if they included that Bobby Brown music video.


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