Cartload

Sweet, I sold the OOP one for a tidy profit a few months ago on ebay. There was no way this movie wasn't going to get a new release.

Rammsteinfan

Nice. Sold mine a while ago and will be happy to get this one.

Julie Walker

Well since the original audio mix was stereo and we all have enjoyed the film for years that way. The lack of 5.1 on the theatrical mix does not bother me at all. The film sounds excellent and rocks the house down


Now the inclusion of both versions is great and will make this a must buy. I am so glad I didn't pick up the original release(despite my attempts).

The only problem now will be to choose which version to view? I love the theatrical version and know it by heart. But the extended musical numbers in the longer version are truely fun,but the majority of the other additions are not great.

Hmm,I'll probably go with the theatrical now that I think about it.



I'll do my best not to tell my friend about this release. Since he recently bought the original dvd for $60 on ebay since he was desparate to own it

Alan Smithee

I think the original release had 4-track magnetic sound, so it should be 4.0. Don't know if this was released in Dolby optical- if it wasn't it would have played in mono at theaters that didn't have mag.

Doughboy

I believe he's only done one and that was for Kentucky Fried Movie which he was talked into by the ZAZ crew. He does do documentaries however, and the previous Blues Brothers DVD had a lengthy one.

Patrick Mirza

Extras now include an introduction by Dan Aykroyd, a behind-the-scenes documentary, concert footage and more.

Filmmaker

Hmm...either I really like the cover or...I really don't...

bboisvert

Any confirmation (pro or con) on the inclusion of the existing documentary on the new edition? I've yet to see anything that talks about it -- and dumping the existing DVD just ain't gonna happen for me if I lose that docu...

Doughboy

The specs list a behind-the-scenes documentary. Odds are it's the same one on the original DVD. Damn shame that the theatrical cut has been confirmed to have only 2.0 audio, but at least we're getting that cut, so overall I'm pleased with this announcement.

bboisvert

Odds mean nothing when discussing Universal. I guess I'll wait for a review...

Doughboy

Oh, believe me. I never preorder a Universal DVD these days. It's just that they've been going back and redoing a lot of their previous SEs and all of them seem have carried the hour-long documentaries over.

Cameron

i like the art...but was hoping for the car on the cover

canaryfarmer

Jake only weighs 5 lbs. more than Elwood?

bboisvert

Well, he's also 5 inches shorter... seems about right to me.

Breezy_Pete1

Out of all the titles Amazon.com could be jumping on, they don't even acknowledge this release for furture sales. August 30th is not that far a way. I just thought that was interesting, that's all.

stinkeye

you mean something like this?


I always liked the soundtrack cover

Cameron

^^^ Exactly....

RyoHazuki

The auction for my old Blues Brothers dvd ended today at 36.00 . Buwahahahaha

nightmaster

I always liked the soundtrack cover, would have been much better artwork....but I'll be there buying it crummy artwork and all

Cameron

further details from dvd answers

Title: The Blues Brothers
Starring: John Belushi
Released: 30th August 2005
SRP: $22.98

Further Details
Universal has released early details on a 25th Anniversary edition of The Blues Brothers which stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. The single-disc release will be available to own from the 30th August this year, and should be priced at around $22.98. The disc will include both the 2 hour 13 minute theatrical version, and a 2 hour 28 minute expanded edition. Both these will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track for the expanded version, and a English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo track for the theatrical version. Extras will include an introduction by Dan Aykroyd, a Stories behind the Making of Blues Brothers feature, an all-access pass to a Blues Brothers' concert at the House of Blues in San Diego, a Transposing the Music documentary featuring highlights of the many spinoffs inspired by the film, including tributes, merchandise, stage shows and impersonators, and production notes. We've attached another look at the official region one package artwork below:

RyoHazuki

So no original documentary?

legend42

He did a commentary for Slasher.

Cameron

from davis dvd

Universal has revealed final details for The Blues Brothers: 25th Anniversary Edition. Due on August 30th, special features will include "Stories Behind the Making of Blues Brothers" new documentary, an introduction to the film by Dan Aykroyd, "Going Rounds: A Day on the Blues Brothers' Tour" all-access pass to a Blues Brothers' concert at the House of Blues in San Diego and "Transposing the Music" highlighting the many spinoffs inspired by the film, including tributes, merchandise, stage shows and impersonators. The film itself will be presented in both the original theatrical and extended cuts on a single DVD-18, along with Dolby Digital 2.0 and 5.1 tracks respectively. Retail is $22.98.


another flipper from universal. wonder if canada will get a 2 disc like casino and orgazmo

Doughboy

Unless that "Stories Behind the Making of Blues Brothers" featurette is the same documentary, then I guess not. No trailer either. Nice going once again, Universal. Now I'll be forced to hang onto the original DVD instead of selling it off on eBay(much like the recent re-release of Jaws that omitted the trailers).

bayork

Some sites show this is being released as a DVD-18, while others have it as 2 discs. Has a definitive release from Universal about this come out yet?

Really don't want to go the DVD-18 route....

(edit: not intending to suggest davisdvd doesn't know the final specs...just want to be cautious before I put my current OOP version up for sale...)