New 'Blade Runner' Ultimate Collector's Edition includes unicorn, car, Sir Ridley letter
Blade Runner Ultimate, unboxed.
(Credit: Amazon)Sorry if the is old news to some, but I just got back from vacation and noticed that details are out on the hotly anticipated new version of Blade Runner that's due to arrive December 18. Blade Runner was one of the first movies released on DVD, and while it sold well, the video transfer sucked. Well, for the 25th anniversary of the film, Warner Brothers and director Ridley Scott finally got around to restoring and remastering the thing--and a lot of folks are pretty stoked, especially now that the film will be available on both Blu-ray and HD DVD.
The "standard" Blu-ray and HD DVD versions of the Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition will run you $27.95 ($24.95 for the DVD) at Amazon, but real aficionados might just have to step up to the Ultimate Collector's Edition, which you can pick up for $54.95.
According to Amazon, the Ultimate edition "will be presented in a unique five-disc digi-package with handle, which is a stylish version of Rick Deckard's own briefcase. In addition, each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply. Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, and collector's photographs, as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott."
Anybody think it's worth paying double for the cheap imitation briefcase, a unicorn, a little car, and that really personal letter from Sir Ridley?
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I fondly remember the original release (and still have the VHS tape) of this movie. The studios decision to make only the "Director's Cut" version available on DVD has kept me from updating my collection.
IF the new DVD release has the original film, I may consider picking it up.
1982 THEATRICAL VERSION
This is the version that introduced U.S. movie-going audiences to a revolutionary film with a new and excitingly provocative vision of the near-future. It contains Deckard/Harrison Ford's character narration and has Deckard and Rachel's (Sean Young) "happy ending" escape scene.
1982 INTERNATIONAL VERSION
Also used on U.S. home video, laserdisc and cable releases up to 1992. This version is not rated, and contains some extended action scenes in contrast to the Theatrical Version.
1992 DIRECTOR'S CUT
The Director's Cut omits Deckard's voiceover narration and removes the "happy ending" finale. It adds the famously-controversial "unicorn" sequence, a vision that Deckard has which suggests that he, too, may be a replicant. "
So the new release WILL contain the original film. [http://It helps to use the provided links prior to posting.|http://It helps to use the provided links prior to posting.]
- Value of the Box Set
- by LowFuel August 16, 2007 2:20 PM PDT
- Keep in mind, the box set includes *5* versions of the movie (working print, original theatrical release, theatrical release, directors cut, final cut).
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(5 Comments)I think the blu-ray and HD-DVD versions are just the final cut. So, yes there is more value than just some toys to the box set.
I'll be getting both. :)