Mark Steven Johnson to do Ghost Rider (merged)
05-23-07 | 02:16 PM
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I recently got to see this (most of it, at least) on a bus ride that just happened to be showing the dvd (the dvd with Thai menus that is, ahem). Anyway, the first couple acts of the film are pretty painful to watch. The acting is pretty stiff and by-the-numbers, and the action sequences interspersed over the first two acts only make it bearable.
Of course, it probably didn't help that the person operating the dvd player zoomed in on the center of the picture, just because there was a smidge of black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, resulting in lost image on all sides of the frame. It was like watching an episode of Muppet Babies, where a character would be talking and you wouldn't be able to see above the neck.
The first transformation of Cage into the Ghost Rider was pretty well-done, what with the face melting bits and all. Didn't get to see the end, but it's easy to guess what happens. In fact, even with the sound barely audible, following along with the film was a cinch. I think that's a plus... right?
My only reason for getting this on dvd when the 2-disc comes out will just be to complete the Marvel comic adaptations.
Of course, it probably didn't help that the person operating the dvd player zoomed in on the center of the picture, just because there was a smidge of black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, resulting in lost image on all sides of the frame. It was like watching an episode of Muppet Babies, where a character would be talking and you wouldn't be able to see above the neck.
The first transformation of Cage into the Ghost Rider was pretty well-done, what with the face melting bits and all. Didn't get to see the end, but it's easy to guess what happens. In fact, even with the sound barely audible, following along with the film was a cinch. I think that's a plus... right?
My only reason for getting this on dvd when the 2-disc comes out will just be to complete the Marvel comic adaptations.
05-23-07 | 05:32 PM
#203
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
I have a first draft of the script that I never bothered to read, let me see if anything was cut.
05-31-07 | 07:13 AM
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Well it seems there will be an extended cut:
http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Rider-Tw...0613239&sr=8-1 <--- DVD
http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Rider-Ex...0613239&sr=8-2 <--- Blu-Ray
But I've seen no word as to what has been changed/added or how different the running times might be.
http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Rider-Tw...0613239&sr=8-1 <--- DVD
http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Rider-Ex...0613239&sr=8-2 <--- Blu-Ray
But I've seen no word as to what has been changed/added or how different the running times might be.
05-31-07 | 07:15 AM
#205
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Oh wait, I just saw this at another thread (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread....49#post7879749):
Originally Posted by gerrythedon
press release:
A high-energy thrill ride!" - Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER NICOLAS CAGE AND EVA MENDES STAR IN THE ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE BASED ON THE HIT MARVEL COMIC SERIES
GHOST RIDER
DVD to be Released in Two Versions: 1-Disc Theatrical Version and 2-Disc Extended Cut With Never-Before-Seen Footage and Over Two Hours of Special Features
Available on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and PSP June 12, 2007
Culver City, CA (April 9, 2007) - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the action-packed superhero box office hit Ghost Rider, which has grossed over $200 million worldwide on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and PSP on June 12, 2007. Two versions will be released on DVD: the one-disc theatrical version and a two-disc extended cut with 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage and over two hours of special features. Based on Marvel Comic's popular series, the film stars Nicolas Cage (National Treasure, Gone in 60 Seconds), Eva Mendes (2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch), Wes Bentley (American Beauty), Sam Elliott (Hulk), Donal Logue (Zodiac, Blade) and Peter Fonda (The Limey, Easy Rider) in this high-octane adventure. Ghost Rider races onto DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment at an SLP of $28.95 for one-disc DVD and $34.95 for two-disc, $38.96 for Blu-ray Disc and $28.95 for PSP.
Viewers will get a chance to go behind-the-action with the DVD bonus feature "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider," which includes commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson (Daredevil). The Extended Cut also includes "Sin and Salvation," which delves into the history of the Ghost Rider comics and how it became a hit. Animatics are also featured.
The Extended Cut of Ghost Rider also includes an additional 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage including more suspense, more story and more excitement! Additional scenes include more backstory between Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) and his father, additional scenes between Johnny and evil incarnate Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda) and an intense confrontation between the Caretaker (Sam Elliot) and Blackheart (Wes Bentley).
SYNOPSIS
From Marvel Comics, creators of Spider-Man, Blade and X-Men, comes a new hero... Ghost Rider. Long ago, superstar motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) made a deal with the devil to protect the ones he loved most: his father and his childhood sweetheart, Roxanne (Eva Mendes). Now, the devil has come for his due. By day, Johnny is a die-hard stunt rider... but at night, in the presence of evil, he becomes the Ghost Rider, a bounty hunter of rogue demons. Forced to do the devil's bidding, Johnny is determined to confront his fate and use his curse and powers to defend the innocent.
THEATRICAL ONE-DISC DVD
Bonus Features Include:
- Theatrical version of the film
- "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider" documentary
- Film commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson and VFX Supervisor Kevin Mack
- Film commentary with producer Gary Foster
EXTENDED CUT TWO-DISC DVD
Bonus Features Include:
- Extended version of the film with never-before-seen footage
- "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider" documentary
- "Sin & Salvation" Featurette on the Comic Book Origins of Ghost Rider
- Animatics
- Film commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson and VFX Supervisor Kevin Mack
- Film commentary with producer Gary Foster
EXTENDED CUT BLU-RAY DISC
Bonus Features Include:
- Extended version of the film with never-before-seen footage
- "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider" documentary
- Film commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson and VFX Supervisor Kevin Mack
- Film commentary with producer Gary Foster
1-Disc DVD Widescreen/Fullscreen
Catalog # 16311/# 19304
UPC: 0-43396-16311-9/0-43396-19304-8
DVD Order Date: 5/10
DVD SLP: $28.95
Running Time: 110 minutes
Rating: PG -13
2-Disc Extended Cut DVD
DVD Catalog # 19664
UPC: 0-43396-19664-3
DVD Order Date: 5/10
DVD SLP: $34.95
Running Time: 123 minutes
Rating: Unrated
Blu-ray Disc
Catalog # 18519
UPC: 0-43396-18519-7
Order Date: 5/10
SLP: $38.96
Running Time: 123 minutes
Rating: Unrated
PSP
Catalog # 18518
UPC: 0-43396-18518-0
Order Date: 5/10
SLP: $28.95
Running Time: 110 minutes
Rating: PG -13
End Of Release
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A high-energy thrill ride!" - Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER NICOLAS CAGE AND EVA MENDES STAR IN THE ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE BASED ON THE HIT MARVEL COMIC SERIES
GHOST RIDER
DVD to be Released in Two Versions: 1-Disc Theatrical Version and 2-Disc Extended Cut With Never-Before-Seen Footage and Over Two Hours of Special Features
Available on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and PSP June 12, 2007
Culver City, CA (April 9, 2007) - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the action-packed superhero box office hit Ghost Rider, which has grossed over $200 million worldwide on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and PSP on June 12, 2007. Two versions will be released on DVD: the one-disc theatrical version and a two-disc extended cut with 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage and over two hours of special features. Based on Marvel Comic's popular series, the film stars Nicolas Cage (National Treasure, Gone in 60 Seconds), Eva Mendes (2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch), Wes Bentley (American Beauty), Sam Elliott (Hulk), Donal Logue (Zodiac, Blade) and Peter Fonda (The Limey, Easy Rider) in this high-octane adventure. Ghost Rider races onto DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment at an SLP of $28.95 for one-disc DVD and $34.95 for two-disc, $38.96 for Blu-ray Disc and $28.95 for PSP.
Viewers will get a chance to go behind-the-action with the DVD bonus feature "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider," which includes commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson (Daredevil). The Extended Cut also includes "Sin and Salvation," which delves into the history of the Ghost Rider comics and how it became a hit. Animatics are also featured.
The Extended Cut of Ghost Rider also includes an additional 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage including more suspense, more story and more excitement! Additional scenes include more backstory between Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) and his father, additional scenes between Johnny and evil incarnate Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda) and an intense confrontation between the Caretaker (Sam Elliot) and Blackheart (Wes Bentley).
SYNOPSIS
From Marvel Comics, creators of Spider-Man, Blade and X-Men, comes a new hero... Ghost Rider. Long ago, superstar motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) made a deal with the devil to protect the ones he loved most: his father and his childhood sweetheart, Roxanne (Eva Mendes). Now, the devil has come for his due. By day, Johnny is a die-hard stunt rider... but at night, in the presence of evil, he becomes the Ghost Rider, a bounty hunter of rogue demons. Forced to do the devil's bidding, Johnny is determined to confront his fate and use his curse and powers to defend the innocent.
THEATRICAL ONE-DISC DVD
Bonus Features Include:
- Theatrical version of the film
- "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider" documentary
- Film commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson and VFX Supervisor Kevin Mack
- Film commentary with producer Gary Foster
EXTENDED CUT TWO-DISC DVD
Bonus Features Include:
- Extended version of the film with never-before-seen footage
- "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider" documentary
- "Sin & Salvation" Featurette on the Comic Book Origins of Ghost Rider
- Animatics
- Film commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson and VFX Supervisor Kevin Mack
- Film commentary with producer Gary Foster
EXTENDED CUT BLU-RAY DISC
Bonus Features Include:
- Extended version of the film with never-before-seen footage
- "Spirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider" documentary
- Film commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson and VFX Supervisor Kevin Mack
- Film commentary with producer Gary Foster
1-Disc DVD Widescreen/Fullscreen
Catalog # 16311/# 19304
UPC: 0-43396-16311-9/0-43396-19304-8
DVD Order Date: 5/10
DVD SLP: $28.95
Running Time: 110 minutes
Rating: PG -13
2-Disc Extended Cut DVD
DVD Catalog # 19664
UPC: 0-43396-19664-3
DVD Order Date: 5/10
DVD SLP: $34.95
Running Time: 123 minutes
Rating: Unrated
Blu-ray Disc
Catalog # 18519
UPC: 0-43396-18519-7
Order Date: 5/10
SLP: $38.96
Running Time: 123 minutes
Rating: Unrated
PSP
Catalog # 18518
UPC: 0-43396-18518-0
Order Date: 5/10
SLP: $28.95
Running Time: 110 minutes
Rating: PG -13
End Of Release
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07-05-07 | 11:58 PM
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Rented this from the $1 box at the grocery and I must say...
Worst. Comic. Adaptation. Ever.
They should have done a Dan Ketch storyline with Blackout.
Worst. Comic. Adaptation. Ever.
They should have done a Dan Ketch storyline with Blackout.
07-10-07 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
Worst. Comic. Adaptation. Ever.
