Some Escape From New York SE details

08-26-2003, 05:30 AM

This comes from Fangoria.com's news page:

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Video trade ads have revealed the details of the long-awaited special-edition two-DVD release of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, coming from MGM Home Video December 16. The set will include a brand new, high-definition transfer of the John Carpenter science-fiction thriller, with fresh 5.1 audio and a pair of audio commentaries (no details on who’s on ’em, but presumably one will be the highly entertaining Carpenter/Kurt Russell track from the previous ESCAPE laserdisc). The second disc will contain what is likely the most anticipated extra: the full 10-minute deleted bank robbery scene (also with Carpenter/Russell commentary), along with a new featurette on the film and another on the SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES comic book, trailers, a photo gallery and more. The discs will come in a digipak with liner notes by Carpenter, plus a copy of a special-edition SNAKE PLISSKEN comic. All this for only $30!

Everything about this release sounds fantastic except for that damned digipak!

Now I really hope MGM announces the WILD AT HEART SE soon. I'm starting to worry it was just a rumor.

08-26-2003, 05:37 AM

Yeah, DVDFile had similar details (I'll post it since there are some added bits of info):

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It's 1997. New York City is a maximum security prison. And Snake Plissken is your man. On December 16th, MGM Home entertainment will at last release John Carpenter's cult classic Escape From New York in a new two-disc special edition. Remastered in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, extras include the full 10-minute deleted "Robbery Sequence" restored and with optional commentary with Carpenter and star Kurt Russell, two additional full-length audio commentaries with Carpenter and Russell and producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves, the new "Return to Escape From New York" documentary, the "Making of John Carpenter's Snake Plissken Chronicles" comic featurette, a still gallery, trailers, and an exclusive full-color mini-comic inside the package. Retail is $29.95.

The only thing that troubles me is the $30 retail price! This is MGM, I can't recall them doing that in quite a while (although I'm sure it's happened). Most of their SE's are $19.99 or $24.99 retail tops.

Mortis · 08-26-2003, 05:40 AM

ESCAPE ON IT'S WAY BACK

"No matter how hard they tried, they just couldn't kill Snake. Even when MGM practically insulted us movie fans by releasing a bare bones DVD of it a few years ago, we knew he'd be back for more. And we were right.

MGM has specified some of the extras that will be loaded upon the highly anticipated Escape from New York: Special Edition DVD, now set for a December 16th release. The info comes from some video trade ads so we're not "official" yet, but it's looking damn good...

Disc one will feature the film in a brand-new glorious transfer that I'm sure will look pristine (they've had long enough to work on it), along with a new 5.1 surround track and two commentaries (not sure who yet, but hopefully the Carpenter/Russell one from the laserdisc).

The second disc will feature the long-awaited full 10 minute bank robbery scene, also with commentary, that never appeared in the final movie, a new featurette on the film and the comic book, 'Snake Plissken Chronicles', trailers, photo galleries, and hopefully a lot more. The disc will also feature a special edition of the aforementioned comic, and the MSRP right now is only $29.95.

Damn, you MGM, will you not be happy til I have to sell my car and my unborn children to afford all your movies?!?"

http://www.creature-corner.com/dvd/aug25escapedisc.php3

Alan Smithee · 08-26-2003, 06:48 AM

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Originally posted by AndrewBBD
The only thing that troubles me is the $30 retail price! This is MGM, I can't recall them doing that in quite a while (although I'm sure it's happened). Most of their SE's are $19.99 or $24.99 retail tops.

Yeah but for Escape From New York, who gives a shit? I'd pay twice that!

08-26-2003, 06:56 AM

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Originally posted by Alan Smithee
Yeah but for Escape From New York, who gives a shit? I'd pay twice that!

That's the thing. I didn't love the movie, but was willing to give it another shot if I could get the SE for around $13. I dunno if I'd be willing to pay $5-10 more on a whim.

08-26-2003, 12:40 PM

30 bucks?

Fuck you MGM.

Maybe this SE is more special somehow.....nah, they're just assholes.

dwatts · 08-26-2003, 01:27 PM

Well, I have not paid retail for a DVD, like, ever.... So $30 or not, I wonät be paying that. DDD have done MAJOR discounts on MGM stuff up until now, so I expect a much better price than that.

This is a good film, but it has to be cheap enough. $15 seems about right - we're just going to have to wait and see how close the discounters can get to that.

08-26-2003, 01:33 PM

awesome stuff.. escape from NY is one of my all time faves next to big trouble in little china.. and with another russell/carpenter commentary how can i go wrong?? can't wait!

Dave · 08-26-2003, 01:49 PM

Phantasm SE used to retail for $35. Of course, that was way back.

$30 is still a steal.

Pukenstein · 08-26-2003, 01:55 PM

YES YES

08-26-2003, 01:58 PM

that disc makes me wet!

i said it before and ill say it again, russell/carpenter give the best commentaries around

whens the official date on this disc again?

Shannafey · 08-26-2003, 02:32 PM

You guys know you'll pay a lot less than $30 for it when it comes out, and know every one of us will have that baby in our collection!!!

Pukenstein · 08-26-2003, 02:36 PM

Probably be 15.99-19.99 at Best Buy the first week of release. And it will sell out fast, only a week before Xmas.

rhett · 08-26-2003, 03:43 PM

I am guessing it is 30 because it is a two disc set, which MGM rarely does, and it will have that comic included as well. Still though, I think this is a steal. This disc sounds like it is going to be just fantastic. It has been a long time coming, but pretty soon Snake will be back in action!

Hellbilly · 08-26-2003, 03:43 PM

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Originally posted by Cujo108
Now I really hope MGM announces the WILD AT HEART SE soon. I'm starting to worry it was just a rumor.

*cough*

08-26-2003, 05:40 AM	#3
Mortis GARBAGE DAY! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,399	ESCAPE ON IT'S WAY BACK "No matter how hard they tried, they just couldn't kill Snake. Even when MGM practically insulted us movie fans by releasing a bare bones DVD of it a few years ago, we knew he'd be back for more. And we were right. MGM has specified some of the extras that will be loaded upon the highly anticipated Escape from New York: Special Edition DVD, now set for a December 16th release. The info comes from some video trade ads so we're not "official" yet, but it's looking damn good... Disc one will feature the film in a brand-new glorious transfer that I'm sure will look pristine (they've had long enough to work on it), along with a new 5.1 surround track and two commentaries (not sure who yet, but hopefully the Carpenter/Russell one from the laserdisc). The second disc will feature the long-awaited full 10 minute bank robbery scene, also with commentary, that never appeared in the final movie, a new featurette on the film and the comic book, 'Snake Plissken Chronicles', trailers, photo galleries, and hopefully a lot more. The disc will also feature a special edition of the aforementioned comic, and the MSRP right now is only $29.95. Damn, you MGM, will you not be happy til I have to sell my car and my unborn children to afford all your movies?!?" http://www.creature-corner.com/dvd/aug25escapedisc.php3 __________________ Punish!

08-26-2003, 01:27 PM	#7
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Well, I have not paid retail for a DVD, like, ever.... So $30 or not, I wonät be paying that. DDD have done MAJOR discounts on MGM stuff up until now, so I expect a much better price than that. This is a good film, but it has to be cheap enough. $15 seems about right - we're just going to have to wait and see how close the discounters can get to that. Last edited by dwatts; 08-26-2003 at 01:53 PM.

08-26-2003, 01:49 PM	#9
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,184	Phantasm SE used to retail for $35. Of course, that was way back. $30 is still a steal. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

08-26-2003, 03:43 PM	#14
rhett Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 8,874	I am guessing it is 30 because it is a two disc set, which MGM rarely does, and it will have that comic included as well. Still though, I think this is a steal. This disc sounds like it is going to be just fantastic. It has been a long time coming, but pretty soon Snake will be back in action! __________________ "It's a good scream...it's a good scream..."

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08-26-2003, 12:40 PM	#6
Revoltor Guest Posts: n/a	30 bucks? Fuck you MGM. Maybe this SE is more special somehow.....nah, they're just assholes.

08-26-2003, 01:33 PM	#8
Nemesis Guest Posts: n/a	awesome stuff.. escape from NY is one of my all time faves next to big trouble in little china.. and with another russell/carpenter commentary how can i go wrong?? can't wait!

08-26-2003, 01:55 PM	#10
Pukenstein Maniac Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 566	YES YES

08-26-2003, 01:58 PM	#11
Nemesis Guest Posts: n/a	that disc makes me wet! i said it before and ill say it again, russell/carpenter give the best commentaries around whens the official date on this disc again?

08-26-2003, 02:32 PM	#12
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,366	You guys know you'll pay a lot less than $30 for it when it comes out, and know every one of us will have that baby in our collection!!!

08-26-2003, 02:36 PM	#13
Pukenstein Maniac Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 566	Probably be 15.99-19.99 at Best Buy the first week of release. And it will sell out fast, only a week before Xmas.