Blade Runner: Director's Cut and Final Cut SEs

[patrick]

Here's a picture of the lavish R4 set.

[Person]

Here's a picture of the lavish R4 set.

It mentions a fifth disc, yet the packaging only shows four discs. Please tell me that they aren't going for that crappy slip-in paper sleeve snapper-case as they did for the DC of JKF.

[Matt]

I don't know if or how it's going to affect the release of this set, but Alan Ladd Jr. is taking Warner Bros. to court. I'll bet Warner is wishing they had released this set already.

[dx23]

According to Video Business, a 5 disc set is going to be released in R1 and its price is considerably higher than the 4 disc set. Could it possibly be that we are going to get the 5 disc Briefcase version?

[exte]

Yeah, I think so. And like an idiot I'll probably buy it.

[flyonthewall2983]

What I want to know is what disc will make the difference between these two sets?

[Gigi M.]

Pics of the original packaging.

[manicsounds]

everywhere else it's up: December

[quote]Blade Runner: The Final Cut (R1) in December - Full Details!

The one that started it all. Sir Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford, is one of the most important science-fiction movies of the 20th Century -- the film with immeasurable influence on society for its futuristic depiction of a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world, a film perhaps more powerful and relevant today than when it was made. The film, in fact, has appeared on more ‘Top Five' sci-fi lists than any other film.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version, which Warner Home Video will unveil on DVD December 18th in the U.S. Blade Runner: The Final Cut, spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution, will contain never-before-seen added/extended scenes, added lines, new and improved special effects, director and filmmaker commentary, an all-new 5.1 Dolby® Digital audio track and more.

A showcase theatrical run is also being planned for New York and Los Angeles October 5.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut will be included in three stunning DVD editions: a Two-Disc Special Edition (at $20.97 SRP), a Four-disc Collector's Edition ($34.99 SRP) and the Five-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition ($78.92 SRP) in Collectible “Deckard Briefcaseâ€

[flyonthewall2983]

There is a Santa.

[Matt]

Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, collector's photographs as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.

Oh god, I don't want all the flippin' tchtochkes, I just want to see the workprint version.

[Gigi M.]

Briefcase pics.

[miless]

is the work-print worth $40 more?

[exte]

Briefcase pics.

FUCK!

[flyonthewall2983]

is the work-print worth $40 more?

Yes.

[denti alligator]

is the work-print worth $40 more?

Yes.

Can you elaborate, please.

[Cinesimilitude]

the HD and BD sets will no doubt just be inside cases similar to the planet earth set, with no fancy packaging. oh well...

[flyonthewall2983]

is the work-print worth $40 more?

Yes.

Can you elaborate, please.

It's not in the four-disc set.

[Dylan]

I wonder if the workprint retains the original temp track, which I believe included music by Goldsmith, Herrmann, among others (probably a lot of classical, as well). Of course, the Vangelis score was completely synth, so it'll be interested to see if the temp track retains any of the orchestral music so we can see how that plays against the film's images.

And although I'm not the biggest Blade Runner fan on Earth, this is an exciting release. I'm very curious about the "Final Cut," but if it replaces too many of the old school visual effects (my favorite part about the film, by far...I love the miniature and matte work here) I'll be less interested (unless the CGI is more interesting, which I seriously doubt). But I'll reserve any judgements on the new cut until I see it. It certainly intrigues me.

I'll bet the real hardcore fans are in absolute heaven.

[Person]

I wonder if the workprint retains the original temp track, which I believe included music by Goldsmith, Herrmann, among others

Wow, that would be amazing!

[denti alligator]

Yes.

Can you elaborate, please.

It's not in the four-disc set.

Do you have to be intentionally obtuse?

Why is it worth $40? What's so special about that version of the film?

[Dylan]

Wow, that would be amazing!

It would be, and fun! Some of the Jerry Goldsmith in the temp track, I believe I read, was from Scott's Alien, one of his best scores (and a film he scored twice, as many Alien fans should know from the DVD). I look forward to all reports on the rough cut, particulalry relating to the music (it's also possible that the rough cut will be scored with mock-ups of the Vangelis score, but I hope it's more).

I read a report from one person who claims to have attended a preview screening of Blade Runner with the temp track, and they said the film felt completely different with orchestral music (just as a film like, say, Terminator, would). We'll see...

Meanwhile, has anybody on the boards seen a rough cut or work print bootleg of Blade Runner?

[Narshty]

is the work-print worth $40 more?

Why is it worth $40? What's so special about that version of the film?

If value for money is what you're concerned about, I'm told DVD-R bootlegs of the workprint regularly go for $30-40 on Ebay (when they infrequently pop up).

[flyonthewall2983]

Do you have to be intentionally obtuse?

Why is it worth $40? What's so special about that version of the film?

I wasn't being obtuse, I was being practical. It's obvious the packaging plays a part in it, but without the disc the briefcase edition would be actually twenty or so dollars less I imagine.

[Jeff]

I think the question is, "Has anyone here seen the workprint?" Is it good? Is it, in fact, so incredibly good and important that it is worth paying $40 extra dollars for? What is it that makes it so great, and so different from the other versions? Let us assume for the moment that I don't give a flying fuck about plastic toys and origami unicorns. Does the workprint version of the film actually merit a $40 investment?

[Luke M]

Why do you guys keep throwing the $40 more out there? The briefcase set will more than likely be $50-$55 at retail with the 4-disc set probably being priced at $20-$25. So, it's not going to be $40 more.