Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

The fuck you talking about? Blu-rays have that scratch-resistant coating which actually works.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Going by the breakdown, any word if the following featurettes from the second disc for Alien 3 will make it?

-“Pre-Production: Part III” -featurette (11 min)
-“Production: Part I” -featurette (18 min)
-“Production: Part II” -featurette (14 mins)
-“Production: Part III” -featurette (8 min)

It's been a while since I saw them, but I remember a good amount of meat. I'm not seeing anything for these featurettes unless they are renamed or engulfed in a larger featurette.

We're not losing content right?

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Nope, everything from previous releases has been retained.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

I'll believe it when I see it. Something is always left off. It may be trivial, or from the Legacy set, but something will be missing.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

here is the detail

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4881

Disc contents and special features include:

Disc One: Alien

* 1979 Theatrical Version
* 2003 Director's Cut with Ridley Scott Introduction
* Audio commentaries:
o Director Ridley Scott, writer Dan O'Bannon, executive producer Ronald Shusett, editor Terry Rawlings, and actors Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt
o Ridley Scott (on theatrical cut only)
* Final theatrical isolated score by Jerry Goldsmith
* Composer's original isolated score by Jerry Goldsmith
* Deleted and extended scenes
* MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc Two: Aliens

* 1986 Theatrical Version
* 1991 Special Edition with James Cameron introduction
* Audio commentary by director James Cameron, producer Gale Anne Hurd, alien effects creator Stan Winston, visual effects supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, miniature effects supervisor Pat McClung, and actors Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn and Christopher Henn
* Final theatrical isolated score by James Horner
* Composer's original isolated score by James Horner
* Deleted and extended scenes
* MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc Three: Alien3

* 1992 Theatrical Version
* 2003 Special Edition (Restored Workprint Version)
* Audio commentary by cinematographer Alex Thomson, B.S.C., editor Terry Rawlings, alien effects designers Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., visual effects producer Richard Edlund, A.S.C., and actors Paul McGann and Lance Henriksen
* Final theatrical isolated score by Elliot Goldenthal
* Deleted and extended scenes
* MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc Four: Alien Resurrection

* 1997 Theatrical Version
* 2003 Special Edition with Jean-Pierre Jeunet introduction
* Audio commentary by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, editor Herve Schneid, A.C.E., alien effects creators Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., visual effects supervisor Pitof, conceptual artist Sylvain Despretz, and actors Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon and Leland Orser
* Final theatrical isolated score by John Frizzell
* Deleted and extended scenes
* MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc Five: Making the Anthology

* The Beast Within: Making Alien

o Star Beast: Developing the Story
o The Visualists: Direction and Design
o Truckers in Space: Casting
o Fear of the Unknown: Shepperton Studios, 1978
o The Darkest Reaches: Nostromo and Alien Planet
o The Eighth Passenger: Creature Design
o Future Tense: Editing and Music
o Outward Bound: Visual Effects
o A Nightmare Fulfilled: Reaction to the Film
o Enhancement Pods

* Superior Firepower: Making Aliens

o 57 Years Later: Continuing the Story
o Building Better Worlds: From Concept to Construction
o Preparing for Battle: Casting and Characterization
o This Time It's War: Pinewood Studios, 1985
o The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action
o Bug Hunt: Creature Design
o Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader vs. Queen Alien
o Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn
o The Final Countdown: Music, Editing and Sound
o The Power of Real Tech: Visual Effects
o Aliens Unleashed: Reaction to the Film
o Enhancement Pods

* Wreckage and Rage: Making Alien3

o Development Hell: Concluding the Story
o Tales of the Wooden Planet: Vincent Ward's Vision
o Stasis Interrupted: David Fincher's Vision
o Xeno-Erotic: H.R. Giger's Redesign
o The Color of Blood: Pinewood Studios, 1991
o Adaptive Organism: Creature Design
o The Downward Spiral: Creative Differences
o Where the Sun Burns Cold: Fox Studios, L.A. 1992
o Optical Fury: Visual Effects
o Requiem for a Scream: Music, Editing and Sound
o Post-Mortem: Reaction to the Film
o Enhancement Pods

* One Step Beyond: Making Alien Resurrection

o From the Ashes: Reviving the Story
o French Twist: Direction and Design
o Under the Skin: Casting and Characterization
o Death from Below: Fox Studios, Los Angeles, 1996
o In the Zone: The Basketball Scene
o Unnatural Mutation: Creature Design
o Genetic Composition: Music
o Virtual Aliens: Computer Generated Imagery
o A Matter of Scale: Miniature Photography
o Critical Juncture: Reaction to the Film
o Enhancement Pods
o MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience to Access and Control Enhancement Pods

Disc Six: The Anthology Archives

* Alien

o Pre-Production

+ First Draft Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon
+ Ridleygrams: Original Thumbnails and Notes
+ Storyboard Archive
+ The Art of Alien: Conceptual Art Portfolio
+ Sigourney Weaver Screen Tests with Select Director Commentary
+ Cast Portrait Gallery

o Production

+ The Chestbuster: Multi-Angle Sequence with Commentary
+ Video Graphics Gallery
+ Production Image Galleries
+ Continuity Polaroids
+ The Sets of Alien
+ H.R. Giger's Workshop Gallery

o Post-Production and Aftermath

+ Additional Deleted Scenes
+ Image & Poster Galleries
+ Experience in Terror
+ Special Collector's Edition LaserDisc Archive
+ The Alien Legacy
+ American Cinematheque: Ridley Scott Q&A
+ Trailers & TV Spots

* Aliens

o Pre-Production

+ Original Treatment by James Cameron
+ Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Videomatics with Commentary
+ Storyboard Archive
+ The Art of Aliens: Image Galleries
+ Cast Portrait Gallery

o Production

+ Production Image Galleries
+ Continuity Polaroids
+ Weapons and Vehicles
+ Stan Winston's Workshop
+ Colonial Marine Helmet Cameras
+ Video Graphics Gallery
+ Weyland-Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers

o Post-Production and Aftermath

+ Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned
+ Deleted Scene Montage
+ Image Galleries
+ Special Collector's Edition LaserDisc Archive
+ Main Title Exploration
+ Aliens: Ride at the Speed of Fright
+ Trailers & TV Spots

* Alien3

o Pre-Production

+ Storyboard Archive
+ The Art of Arceon
+ The Art of Fiorina

o Production

+ Furnace Construction: Time-Lapse Sequence
+ EEV Bioscan: Multi-Angle Vignette with Commentary
+ Production Image Galleries
+ A.D.I.'s Workshop

o Post-Production and Aftermath

+ Visual Effects Gallery
+ Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive

o Alien3 Advance Featurette
o The Making of Alien3 Promotional Featurette
o Trailers & TV Spots

* Alien Resurrection

o Pre-Production

+ First Draft Screenplay by Joss Whedon
+ Test Footage: A.D.I. Creature Shop with Commentary
+ Test Footage: Costumes, Hair and Makeup
+ Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Rehearsals
+ Storyboard Archive
+ The Marc Caro Portfolio: Character Designs
+ The Art of Resurrection: Image Galleries

o Production

+ Production Image Galleries
+ A.D.I.'s Workshop

o Post-Production and Aftermath

+ Visual Effects Gallery
+ Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive

o HBO First Look: The Making of Alien Resurrection
o Alien Resurrection Promotional Featurette
o Trailers & TV Spots

* Anthology

o Two Versions of Alien Evolution
o The Alien Saga
o Patches and Logos Gallery
o Aliens 3D Attraction Scripts and Gallery
o Aliens in the Basement: The Bob Burns Collection
o Parodies
o Dark Horse Cover Gallery
o Patches and Logos Gallery
o MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience

"New, previously unreleased content includes original screen tests of Sigourney Weaver prior to filming the original Alien, unseen deleted scenes, and the previously unseen original cut of "Wreckage and Rage: The Making of Alien3" (so far only available in truncated form). "

Actually, now that I see the details, I am not as excited. To me, the only new feature that peaks my interest is the extended making of Alien3 doc. Is that enough to spend this much money for the upgrade? The SD PQ was pretty good...unless the BD PQ is substantially better, I may sit this one out.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

I'm guessing discs 5 and 6 will be in standard definition. Besides Wreckage and Rage and The Alien Legacy, and some of the still content, there isn't much there that most of us don't already have. It would be nice to see W&R, and Alien legacy, but I don't really need either of them. What I've got on the Quad set is more than I ever re-visit anyway.

As much as I love and want the first movie, I'm going to be a major fool if I can't exercise patience for them to release the first two- the only ones I will ever watch again- separately.

Especially given how packed Q4 will be with 'must haves' this year.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

If it isn't substantial I'd be shocked. The darkness of Alien will especially see the huge benefit of an HD upgrade. I get the feeling Aliens will have a soft image, but still see significant detail increase. Alien3 does have great cinematography so a resolution increase will only show that off better. I imagine just because of the relative newness of Resurrection it'll look great, but I can't see many comparing.

This set does have Charles de Lauzirika behind it right? There's no reason to think it won't be a great set.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

He posted the trailer I linked above with this comment "Sorry to hype this up so much but after working on it for over two years...well...you understand. BTW: Blu-ray Producers 2010 panel today at 1pm in Room 32AB."

Funny, but someone asked about the trailer:

"did you cut the spot Charlie?"

and his response "Nope. I wouldn't have used as much "Resurrection" footage if I had. :)"

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Does anyone know if these are being released seperatley? I hope so. Just like they did with Planet of the apes cause I really don't want to own Resurrection. You can't polish that turd enough to make me want to own that...

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

to each their own.. My favorite Alien films are (hold on to your hats)... 4, 1, 2, 3.

4 has the most rewatch factor to me. .just pure popcorn fun.. always in a mood for that. and loved the humor.

1? have to be in horror mood.
2? have to be in an action mood.
3? have to be in a gothic mood.

But always in the mood for popcorn!

Seriously. What i like most about this series is that each one is so different.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Man I am seriously looking forward to this....



96 days......

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

I've seen pics of the packaged alien/egg set at SDCC.

Anyone know if this is this actually for sale to con attendees? Would be nice to get screenshots and reviews months prior to it streeting.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

No, they can only pre-order it there.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Actually you can also pre-order it on Fox's site.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Do they charge your card right away or only when it ships?

James :)

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

^ No idea.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

He didn't mean that's the only place you can pre-order it, he meant that all you can do at Comic Con is pre-order it, not actually buy it and pick up a copy.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

"Accordion" packaging for the Egg Set?

At least the number of discs has shrunk down compared to the Quadrilogy DVD.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

I'm just dying of curiosity about how much of the (relevant) disc 5 & 6 materials are going to make it onto a disc 2 when they break these babies out as individual releases.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Along with taking his name off and calling himself "Fred Garvin", Lauzirika also gave the featurettes generic names instead of their original, more artistic titles. The featurettes you listed are the edited version of Wreckage and Rage that will be uncut on this new release, with more talk of what went wrong on the third film.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Those of you who hesitated on pre ordering the box set, the price is up to 125.99 on amazon now. Though i am sure it will drop back down lower than the originally posted 97.99 price at some point before release day.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Yea, I just noticed that....gave me a chuckle!

$60 is my pain threshold on this one.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

I dunno man..that egg one..........me like too much.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

I'll probably be willing to pay up to $75 around the day of release to get one final, definitive copy of the first two films. I paid almost $100 each for the boxed LD sets, so $37.50 each for HD copies is a bargain.

And it would be nice to have these for Halloween this year. Otherwise I'm sure by Christmas I'll be able to get them for that price or less.

Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
 

Here's a pic I took of the Fox exhibitor holding the Comic-Con exclusive. If you look behind her, those are replicas of the sleeping pods on the Nostromo. You could actually climb inside, close the door and watch some video. The line was rather long so I passed.

http://i26.tinypic.com/2njyiar.jpg