The Thing Anamorphic SE at Borders
10-12-04, 05:42 PM
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The Thing Anamorphic SE at Borders
I just picked up The Thing anamorphic reissue at Borders. My local Borders loves breaking street dates, and this is no exception. There was no insert, though, when clearly there is supposed to be one. Great packaging, though. Can't wait to watch it!
10-12-04, 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by Kant
Be sure to post a mini review!
Be sure to post a mini review!
10-12-04, 06:42 PM
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Re: The Thing Anamorphic SE at Borders
Originally posted by Daniel L
I just picked up The Thing anamorphic reissue at Borders. My local Borders loves breaking street dates, and this is no exception. There was no insert, though, when clearly there is supposed to be one. Great packaging, though. Can't wait to watch it!
I just picked up The Thing anamorphic reissue at Borders. My local Borders loves breaking street dates, and this is no exception. There was no insert, though, when clearly there is supposed to be one. Great packaging, though. Can't wait to watch it!
I gotta fever! And the only prescription is more insert!
10-12-04, 07:10 PM
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I wouldn't say there was supposed to be an insert, it's a Universal... Anyways, could you post pics of it if you have the capability? Also does this have a slip cover?
10-12-04, 10:39 PM
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I wouldn't say there was supposed to be an insert, it's a Universal... Anyways, could you post pics of it if you have the capability? Also does this have a slip cover?
I wouldn't say there was supposed to be an insert, it's a Universal... Anyways, could you post pics of it if you have the capability? Also does this have a slip cover?
10-13-04, 12:22 AM
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Unfortunately, I have no where to host pictures. If anyone has any ideas for me, please let me know.
About the SE:
The transfer IS anamorphic, whereas the old disc was not. It looks sharp and the daytime snow scenes are excellent.
The new disc has a 5.1 mix; I'm not sure if the old disc did. Either way, this disc sounds excellent. Carpenter's score really gets a low end boost, especially in the opening scene. The disc also contains a 5.1 Spanish track.
The disc DOES have a slipcover; the slip cover has a transparent ice border that surrounds the screaming face on the digipack. Pretty cool.
The disc itself features new artwork (the old disc was pretty basic looking) that looks to be a snow-colored montage of the creatures from the film.
The package contains a little wall that looks as if it's supposed to hold an insert, however, mine didn't come with an insert of any kind.
The disc has new menus that reflect the new cover artwork.
All of the old features look to be ported over from the previous special edition.
Again, if anyone has a place for me to host pics, I'll gladly post them. I'm not much of a reviewer, but I hope my comments give you some idea of what to expect. BTW, what is the street date for this DVD?
About the SE:
The transfer IS anamorphic, whereas the old disc was not. It looks sharp and the daytime snow scenes are excellent.
The new disc has a 5.1 mix; I'm not sure if the old disc did. Either way, this disc sounds excellent. Carpenter's score really gets a low end boost, especially in the opening scene. The disc also contains a 5.1 Spanish track.
The disc DOES have a slipcover; the slip cover has a transparent ice border that surrounds the screaming face on the digipack. Pretty cool.
The disc itself features new artwork (the old disc was pretty basic looking) that looks to be a snow-colored montage of the creatures from the film.
The package contains a little wall that looks as if it's supposed to hold an insert, however, mine didn't come with an insert of any kind.
The disc has new menus that reflect the new cover artwork.
All of the old features look to be ported over from the previous special edition.
Again, if anyone has a place for me to host pics, I'll gladly post them. I'm not much of a reviewer, but I hope my comments give you some idea of what to expect. BTW, what is the street date for this DVD?
10-13-04, 12:27 AM
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10-13-04, 12:28 AM
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I wish the new edition was in a keepcase, but oh well.
Picked it up today at Borders as well on my break from work, since Borders is right next door. I believe it was 14.99.
no insert in mine either.
Picked it up today at Borders as well on my break from work, since Borders is right next door. I believe it was 14.99.
no insert in mine either.
10-13-04, 03:28 AM
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My local Borders has done this numerous times. Not only that, but they're still carrying copies of Blood For Dracula and Flesh For Frankenstein Criterions.
Does anyone know if the original The Thing disc had a 5.1 disc? I owned it once upon a time (eventually had to sell it off, which is why it's so cool that they made a new one), and seem to remember the sound being in 2.0 stereo. Does anyone remember?
Does anyone know if the original The Thing disc had a 5.1 disc? I owned it once upon a time (eventually had to sell it off, which is why it's so cool that they made a new one), and seem to remember the sound being in 2.0 stereo. Does anyone remember?
10-13-04, 03:40 AM
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Originally posted by Daniel L
Does anyone know if the original The Thing disc had a 5.1 disc? I owned it once upon a time (eventually had to sell it off, which is why it's so cool that they made a new one), and seem to remember the sound being in 2.0 stereo. Does anyone remember?
Does anyone know if the original The Thing disc had a 5.1 disc? I owned it once upon a time (eventually had to sell it off, which is why it's so cool that they made a new one), and seem to remember the sound being in 2.0 stereo. Does anyone remember?
10-13-04, 09:50 AM
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the new disc lists on the back as Dolby Digital 5.1
10-13-04, 01:00 PM
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I found this as well at a Borders yesterday-wasn't even looking for it.
It is definitely anamorphic as stated above, and actually looks pretty good. There are still some grainy scenes, but an upgrade here seems like a no-brainer.
Here are some screenshots I took off my disc:
It is definitely anamorphic as stated above, and actually looks pretty good. There are still some grainy scenes, but an upgrade here seems like a no-brainer.
Here are some screenshots I took off my disc:
10-13-04, 01:30 PM
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Daniel L, can you confirm what Adrenaline said--does the new disc keep the isolated music score from the previous DVD release? It was offered as kind of an easter egg on that first release, so you might have to hunt a little for it...
10-13-04, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by Daniel L
Carpenter's score really gets a low end boost, especially in the opening scene.
Carpenter's score really gets a low end boost, especially in the opening scene.
The new DVD does not reproduce the isolated score, an early DVD feature that is slowly being dropped from all releases. No DVD with an isolated score has ever retained it when the disc was re-released--too expensive along with some rights issues.