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Old 08-08-04 | 07:11 PM
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Predator SE discussion thread

This is really not that big a deal, but I just got back from picking up Predator SE at the store, and thought I'd give everyone a heads-up:

There are two versions, widescreen and fullscreen, with completely identical fronts. You'll only know by looking on the back if it's the one you want. I almost picked up the wrong one, so I thought I'd try to play the nice guy.

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Thanks for the heads up.
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Don't you mean FOOL-screen?
Old 08-08-04 | 07:27 PM
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Cool! There's a free ticket in here to see AvP too!
Old 08-08-04 | 08:38 PM
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Fullscreen... that sunnufa bitch!
I have some questions, and I want them answered immediately...
Old 08-08-04 | 08:43 PM
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Yeah, Fox SEs do this all the bloody time. I remember lots of headaches over Planet Of The Apes...
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Two versions/!/@ Madre Mio!
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Usually FOx changes the color on the boxes for ws/fs.
Planet of the Apes had a silver back or a black background for ws/fs,
and Star Wars will have Silver or Gold, coding ws/fs

True, i just looked at Predator, and both look quite identical. confusing to the average person.
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Predator SE discussion thread

I know that most places haven't started selling this yet, but since I already have my copy, I thought I'd start the obligatory post-release discussion thread a little early with a question:

I know it was brought up in another thread a while back, but did anyone figure out what the deal was with the number on the spine of this release? I was under the impression that each DVD in this line of Fox releases had its own number. This release of Predator has a 15 on the spine, yet the release back in March of The Commitments has the same number 15. Is this a mistake they didn't correct in time, something they didn't even notice, or just chose to ignore it? Just curious.
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Thanks for the heads up, I hate fullscreen!
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I emailed someone at fox awhile ago about the collection numbers, I will shoot another out and let you know what she says...

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They're not really that spectacular, but I found a few hidden items which would probably be termed as easter eggs, if anyone's interested. I "spoiled" them if you prefer to search for them yourself.

Disc One:

Spoiler:
1. In "Special Features", place the cursor on Main Menu, hit left and press enter. You get a featurette called "John McTiernan On Learning Film".


Disc Two:

Spoiler:
1. In "Inside The Predator", place the cursor on "Classified Action", hit up and press enter. You get a featurette called "Jesse's Ultimate Goal".

2. In "Predator Special Effects", place the cursor on Main Menu, hit left and press enter. You get a featurette called "Stan Winston: Practical Joker".

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Mod note: I merged the two Predator threads so we don't have too many different threads about the same subject

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I asked the lady at Wal Mart for a copy of Predator SE

Me: Hello Cutie Pie! I want to ask you a bunch of questions....and I want them answered immediately. Where is your Predator SE

Lady: Hands me a fullscreen copy

Me: C'mon....don't bullsh!t me! One of us is in deep trouble!


I did find a widescreen copy tucked away behind all the fullscreen copies.

Thanks for the heads up!
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NO DEAL! Widescreen only-
Old 08-09-04 | 10:25 AM
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where are all you people finding this today?
Old 08-09-04 | 11:00 AM
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The Meijer store here in Indy has had it all this past week.
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I bought 'Cat in the Hat' at Walmart a couple months back. They had about 10,000 fullscreen copies and maybe 30 widescreen.
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