In the spirit of unnecesary double dippings, Lionsgates is releasing Basic Instinct : Ultimate Edition on March 14th, according to davisdvd.com . This time is has a new anamorphic widescreen transfer, so maybe it isn't as bad as Sony's trend in double dipping. More info here:

http://www.davisdvd.com/news/news.html

Ummm...where in that article does it stated a "new" anamorphic transfer? It sounds like the previous uncut version.

Either way, I won't be buying this again until HD. I think it's a Blu-ray release.

My bad. I misread and thought I saw that it was a new anamorphic transfer. So then, this is another unnecesary release, ala Sony.

Maybe it's a "new anamorphic widescreen transfer" in 1.78:1?

Q. What comes after this Ultimate Edition?
A. Extreme Edition

for the lazy
From DavisDVD.com:

With a sequel from Sony Pictures due in theaters at the end of March, Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release a new Basic Instinct: Ultimate Edition on March 14th. This third go-around for the 1991 thriller will include the previously released unrated cut in anamorphic widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 tracks. Bonus materials exclusive to this release will include a DVD introduction by Sharon Stone and "A Conversation With Sharon Stone" on-camera interview. Returning extras include commentary with Paul Verhoeven and Jan de Bont, "Blonde Poison: the Making of Basic Instinct," "Cleaning Up Basic Instinct Montage," storyboards, screen tests and trailers. Retail is $24.95.

They are making a sequel of this! That's fuckin retaaaaded.

Correct Answer:
A. Basic Instinct : Ice Picking, Leg Crossing, Sexy Unrated, Short Blond Hair, Beaver Edition

No "Ice Pick" included this go-round?

I already have my "Ice Pick" version.

Depending on the quality of the extras, I might get it.

I have the Icepick version and a copy of the old release with the unintentionally hilarious DVS track. I think I'm done for now.

Not even if they called it Basic Instinct:The Fuck of the Century Edition"?

Basic Instinct: The Friendly Beaver Edition

I'll settle for the "Beaver Edition".

Too bad they didn't do DTS like other countries.

They really need a trivia track on this.

A bubble with an arrow points to Mrs. Stone's furry friend with the text, "TRIVIA TIME: Sharon Stone was not wearing any underwear in this scene."

This should be cheaper because you can get the old SE for like 5.50 at Walmart. Nobody is going to pay $20 for this.

Yeah ... no icepick, no sale.

that was an expected release but i know an online retailer that still sells the OOP "ice-pick" version, do you guys think i should buy the ice-pick version or wait for this release?

I'll stick with the icepick version I have.

Since this is Lions Gate Film's, I wouldn't doubt it.

Too bad, as every review I've read of the current release indicates it has a somewhat marginal transfer. Why not remaster if you're re-releasing? Doesn't make sense. Unless these are just early details, and there's more information to come. Or, more likely, this is little more than a tie-in with the sequel, and was slapped together with minimal thought.

--THX

That was a joke. The film is actually 2.35:1. This is something Lion's Gate WOULD do.

Since the unrated SE is out of print from the looks of it(it's not listed on many sites for example). I would definitely get this upcoming release if you don't own the film already. Though make sure it is in the correct aspect ratio before hand!

And for the record,the copies at Target and Wal-Mart for $5 is the R rated version. So that is best left avoided for obvious reasons

I found the Unrated version at Best Buy a few weeks ago for $5. Don't think I'll be upgrading.