Zodiac: -7/24/07
07-07-07, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by David Prior
I'm not sure who your source is, but they're not entirely correct. It's accurate to say that nobody outside the studio wanted two releases, but that was a foregone conclusion a while ago. It's true that Fincher did not want the two releases to be staggered -- nobody did, in fact. However the studio would not or could not change the release date, so Fincher agreed to stagger the releases to allow more time for the special edition material. Simple as that.
07-07-07, 08:10 PM
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Thanks for the re-welcome, Tom. I am indeed working on Zodiac -- have been for what feels like a lifetime now. If you wait for the DC, I hope you'll be satisfied with it.
Nobody wants fans feeling like they're being taken advantage of, and I know that double-dipping creates that impression. That's why it was so important to me that consumers be told there was another version coming. In this case it really was a rock-and-a-hard place situation, and delaying the second release was done strictly for the benefit of the final product.
Cheers.
Nobody wants fans feeling like they're being taken advantage of, and I know that double-dipping creates that impression. That's why it was so important to me that consumers be told there was another version coming. In this case it really was a rock-and-a-hard place situation, and delaying the second release was done strictly for the benefit of the final product.
Cheers.
07-07-07, 08:34 PM
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Since a lot of people missed Zodiac in the theaters, I'm sure they'll be willing to pick up this initial release as a rental, and when they realize how great it is, they'll buy the eventual uber-edition.
BTW, any idea how much longer the director's cut will be?
BTW, any idea how much longer the director's cut will be?
07-07-07, 09:34 PM
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I will wait for the SE release, I really enjoyed this film and really want some special features looking at the Zodiac case in real life.
So inevitably, I'll wait until they cancel it because no one bought the barebones I and most others will skip.
So inevitably, I'll wait until they cancel it because no one bought the barebones I and most others will skip.
07-08-07, 12:09 AM
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Mr. Prior I am not counting against anything you say, as your very well informed.
I just know someone who is very close to finchers circle. But that doesn't mean by the time he/she gets the info it hasn't been "jaded" somewhat.
Can you confim Fincher did alot of work on the dvd features before the bare bones edition was announced?
Also, I agree with you about informing fans about future re-releases of a title. It was mentioned that a trailer for the SE will appear before the Bare Bones disc, What good is that? If someone is unaware of the SE coming out and picks up the bare bones disc, isn't a commerical rubbing it in their face? Wouldn't a better idea be a sticker on the packaging stating " Movie only edition, Special Edition due out this fall".... I'm sure the studio would love that!
I just know someone who is very close to finchers circle. But that doesn't mean by the time he/she gets the info it hasn't been "jaded" somewhat.
Can you confim Fincher did alot of work on the dvd features before the bare bones edition was announced?
Also, I agree with you about informing fans about future re-releases of a title. It was mentioned that a trailer for the SE will appear before the Bare Bones disc, What good is that? If someone is unaware of the SE coming out and picks up the bare bones disc, isn't a commerical rubbing it in their face? Wouldn't a better idea be a sticker on the packaging stating " Movie only edition, Special Edition due out this fall".... I'm sure the studio would love that!
07-08-07, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by David Prior
Thanks for the re-welcome, Tom. I am indeed working on Zodiac -- have been for what feels like a lifetime now. If you wait for the DC, I hope you'll be satisfied with it.
Nobody wants fans feeling like they're being taken advantage of, and I know that double-dipping creates that impression. That's why it was so important to me that consumers be told there was another version coming. In this case it really was a rock-and-a-hard place situation, and delaying the second release was done strictly for the benefit of the final product.
Cheers.
Nobody wants fans feeling like they're being taken advantage of, and I know that double-dipping creates that impression. That's why it was so important to me that consumers be told there was another version coming. In this case it really was a rock-and-a-hard place situation, and delaying the second release was done strictly for the benefit of the final product.
Cheers.
07-08-07, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ScissorPuppy
Mr. Prior I am not counting against anything you say, as your very well informed.
I just know someone who is very close to finchers circle. But that doesn't mean by the time he/she gets the info it hasn't been "jaded" somewhat.
Can you confim Fincher did alot of work on the dvd features before the bare bones edition was announced?
I just know someone who is very close to finchers circle. But that doesn't mean by the time he/she gets the info it hasn't been "jaded" somewhat.
Can you confim Fincher did alot of work on the dvd features before the bare bones edition was announced?
To answer another, yes the DC will be available in HD as well. But be forewarned -- the theatrical cut will only be available on the barebones edition.
07-08-07, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by David Prior
But this is a very ambitious project, easily the most far-reaching I've ever worked on...
Knowing the previous stuff you've worked on, that's saying a lot.
07-08-07, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by David Prior
the theatrical cut will only be available on the barebones edition.
07-08-07, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by slop101
Holy shit!
Knowing the previous stuff you've worked on, that's saying a lot.
Knowing the previous stuff you've worked on, that's saying a lot.
07-08-07, 11:45 AM
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I'll be picking every release of this great film. Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated, Mr. Prior! It is sincerely appreciated. Personally, your work has added much enjoyment to my movie watching experiences over the last several years. Thank you for your efforts and attention to detail. The feature I'm dying most to hear is a technical commentary by Fincher and Harris Savides dealing with their experience with the Viper and how Haggis found the experience compared to film. Any chance?
By the way, you can let Finch know if he ever wants to be hassled all to hell, he could always sign up here! On the other hand, it'd probably lead to a very messy lawsuit for myself...
By the way, you can let Finch know if he ever wants to be hassled all to hell, he could always sign up here! On the other hand, it'd probably lead to a very messy lawsuit for myself...
07-08-07, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by David Prior
But this is a very ambitious project, easily the most far-reaching I've ever worked on...
--THX
07-08-07, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CertifiedTHX
I'm not familiar with your previous work, but I'm quite curious now. Might you elaborate on other projects on which you have worked?
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07-08-07, 04:35 PM
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I believe this is David's IMDB page
According to his "Other Works"
According to his "Other Works"
Produced the 2-Disc DVD for Bad Boys II (2003).
Produced the 2-Disc Edition DVD for Fight Club (1999).
Produced the 2-Disc Edition DVD for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
Produced the 2-Disc Five Star Collection DVD for Die Hard (1988).
Produced the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD for Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
Produced the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD for Planet of the Apes (2001).
Produced the 3-Disc Special Edition DVD for Panic Room (2002).
Produced the 4-Disc Vista Series Director's Cut DVD for Pearl Harbor (2001).
Produced the DVD for Ravenous (1999).
Produced the extra features for the 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD for Blade II (2002).
Produced the featurettes and commentary for the 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD for Freddy Vs. Jason (2003).
Produced the Platinum Series DVD for The Cell (2000) with Charles de Lauzirika.
Produced the 2-Disc Edition DVD for Fight Club (1999).
Produced the 2-Disc Edition DVD for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
Produced the 2-Disc Five Star Collection DVD for Die Hard (1988).
Produced the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD for Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
Produced the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD for Planet of the Apes (2001).
Produced the 3-Disc Special Edition DVD for Panic Room (2002).
Produced the 4-Disc Vista Series Director's Cut DVD for Pearl Harbor (2001).
Produced the DVD for Ravenous (1999).
Produced the extra features for the 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD for Blade II (2002).
Produced the featurettes and commentary for the 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD for Freddy Vs. Jason (2003).
Produced the Platinum Series DVD for The Cell (2000) with Charles de Lauzirika.
07-08-07, 05:03 PM
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Holy flurking schnit! I'm officially impressed. Yes, this is shaping up to be one damn fine DVD release next year. Wonder if we're talking two discs or more.
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07-08-07, 11:52 PM
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Hey David...just a question, I wanted to know if you were the one working on the Adaptation SE or if you knew what happened to it? Sony seems like they've decided to never release it and I think a lot of people on this board are tired of waiting so if you have any light to shed on the subject at all that'd be great. I know this isn't really the Ask David Questions thread but it's probably one of the few totally missing special editions I've been waiting for forever and I was hoping I could get some sort of answer about what happened.
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07-09-07, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by droidguy1119
Hey David...just a question, I wanted to know if you were the one working on the Adaptation SE or if you knew what happened to it? Sony seems like they've decided to never release it and I think a lot of people on this board are tired of waiting so if you have any light to shed on the subject at all that'd be great. I know this isn't really the Ask David Questions thread but it's probably one of the few totally missing special editions I've been waiting for forever and I was hoping I could get some sort of answer about what happened.
07-09-07, 05:10 AM
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i have a question for you Mr.David, are we ever going to see a re-release of the SE of Big Trouble in Little China?,or should we just give up and buy what's in the amazon.com marketplace ATM?
07-09-07, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by animatedude
i have a question for you Mr.David, are we ever going to see a re-release of the SE of Big Trouble in Little China?,or should we just give up and buy what's in the amazon.com marketplace ATM?
07-09-07, 04:44 PM
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Well since others have asked Mr. Prior unrelated questions, and I just noticed among his credits "Produced the DVD for Ravenous (1999)", I wonder, is a SE of this forthcoming? And why wasn't the orginal disc anamorphic?
07-09-07, 08:45 PM
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Trying to steer this thread back on track, I appreciate David for mentioning the theatrical cut will only be available on the bare-bones version. Given that info, I'll be picking it up as my freebie with a B1G1 code from Columbia House. That way I don't have to wait forever to see it again and don't have to spend a lot of $ either. It's my favorite movie in a long time, I think I can do the double dip.
