Blade Runner - Ultimate Collection - Page 3

dave13 · 05-30-2012, 02:48 AM

well, I guess Warner has nothing left in their vaults to release, since they're drumming up yet another multi-disc special edition of Blade Runner.

what's so special that they just HAD to create a completely new edition to celebrate the film's 30 anniversary? well........how about a photo gallery with over 1000 images!!! ALL IN HD!!!!!! holy fucking shit!!!!

want more? wait, really, you want more? well, too bad, because that seems to be about it....at least in terms of digital extras. its going to be packaged in the much-loved "book" style a la Alien, Star Wars, etc. and its going to have a DIFFERENT spinner car model (because one just wasn't enough), and a DIFFERENT lenticular hologram image (once again, one just wasn't enough!!). I'm a little shocked they're not including a "different" origami unicorn as well!

ugh. this just strikes me as hilariously pointless. (pre order is "only" $59...not too shabby, when you consider you're basically only getting a photo gallery......

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Katatonia · 05-30-2012, 04:09 AM

It really doesn't surprise me at all. Warner are the kings of continually re-releasing everything.

At least they are adding something new, they're also kings of re-releasing things and not fixing them (i.e. the same lossy audio tracks)

crikan · 05-30-2012, 02:01 PM

I'm cool with them doing a re-packaging but it pisses me off that they added a photo gallery.

evildeadfan123 · 05-30-2012, 02:52 PM

I will stick with my 25th Anniversary Briefcase on DVD, and the 5 Disc only on Blu-Ray. This sounds like not worth triple dipping on this just for a photo gallery. Sorry, Warner Bros. And Ridley Scott is wanting to do a sequel to Blade Runner, with Harrison Ford doing a cameo in it.

Matt89 · 05-30-2012, 07:59 PM

Yeah they did this with Deliverance too. Comes out in about a month. And Full Metal Jacket is getting another release as well, with rumors of Lolita getting a 50th anniversary as well. Casablanca was re-issued (although they DID do an all-new HD transfer), and The Wizard of Oz for some pointless reason is getting another restoration.

~Matt

Matt89 · 05-30-2012, 08:03 PM

oh and A Clockwork Orange was re-released last year in a digi-book.

~Matt

Katatonia · 05-30-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt89

Yeah they did this with Deliverance too. Comes out in about a month.

Unfortunately it's another one that's going to have the same lossy audio as the old release. They've done that with Unforgiven, Goodfellas, etc..

buck135 · 05-31-2012, 05:35 AM

I can justify the double dip with Full Metal Jacket because of it's inclusion of the documentary "Boxes." I doubt I will ever need more than the initial 5 disc Collector's edition of Blade Runner.

Myron Breck · 05-31-2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buck135

I doubt I will ever need more than the initial 5 disc Collector's edition of Blade Runner.

Exactly.

JGrendel · 05-31-2012, 10:10 PM

Dear WB: could you stop re-releasing your heavy hitters & get to the lesser stuff like for example return of the living dead part 2 or Masters of the universe (just speaking for myself on that one), if you need some suggestions I have a wishlist about a mile long.
Thank you....

spawningblue · 06-08-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGrendel

Dear WB: could you stop re-releasing your heavy hitters & get to the lesser stuff like for example return of the living dead part 2 or Masters of the universe (just speaking for myself on that one), if you need some suggestions I have a wishlist about a mile long.
Thank you....

Surprisingly Masters of the Universe is hitting Blu Ray in a few months.

05-30-2012, 02:48 AM	#31
dave13 HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,762	well, I guess Warner has nothing left in their vaults to release, since they're drumming up yet another multi-disc special edition of Blade Runner. what's so special that they just HAD to create a completely new edition to celebrate the film's 30 anniversary? well........how about a photo gallery with over 1000 images!!! ALL IN HD!!!!!! holy fucking shit!!!! want more? wait, really, you want more? well, too bad, because that seems to be about it....at least in terms of digital extras. its going to be packaged in the much-loved "book" style a la Alien, Star Wars, etc. and its going to have a DIFFERENT spinner car model (because one just wasn't enough), and a DIFFERENT lenticular hologram image (once again, one just wasn't enough!!). I'm a little shocked they're not including a "different" origami unicorn as well! ugh. this just strikes me as hilariously pointless. (pre order is "only" $59...not too shabby, when you consider you're basically only getting a photo gallery......)

05-30-2012, 04:09 AM	#32
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,903	It really doesn't surprise me at all. Warner are the kings of continually re-releasing everything. At least they are adding something new, they're also kings of re-releasing things and not fixing them (i.e. the same lossy audio tracks) __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

05-30-2012, 02:52 PM	#34
evildeadfan123 Sam & Dean Winchester Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,970	I will stick with my 25th Anniversary Briefcase on DVD, and the 5 Disc only on Blu-Ray. This sounds like not worth triple dipping on this just for a photo gallery. Sorry, Warner Bros. And Ridley Scott is wanting to do a sequel to Blade Runner, with Harrison Ford doing a cameo in it. __________________ Why have you disturbed our sleep? Awaken us from our ancient slumber? You will die! Like the others before you. One by one we will take you. I know a good hangover remedy, a greasy pork sandwich served in a dirty ashtray. RIP: John Winchester, all us Supernatural fans will miss you. http://www.myspace.com/jaredjensenfan I love Jared's flaring nostrils

05-30-2012, 07:59 PM	#35
Matt89 HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,002	Yeah they did this with Deliverance too. Comes out in about a month. And Full Metal Jacket is getting another release as well, with rumors of Lolita getting a 50th anniversary as well. Casablanca was re-issued (although they DID do an all-new HD transfer), and The Wizard of Oz for some pointless reason is getting another restoration. ~Matt __________________ "If a man can bridge the gap between life and death ... I mean, if he can live on after his death, then maybe he was a great man." - James Dean

05-30-2012, 08:03 PM	#36
Matt89 HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,002	oh and A Clockwork Orange was re-released last year in a digi-book. ~Matt __________________ "If a man can bridge the gap between life and death ... I mean, if he can live on after his death, then maybe he was a great man." - James Dean

05-30-2012, 02:01 PM	#33
crikan HackMaster Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,163	I'm cool with them doing a re-packaging but it pisses me off that they added a photo gallery.

05-31-2012, 05:35 AM	#38
buck135 HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 1,841	I can justify the double dip with Full Metal Jacket because of it's inclusion of the documentary "Boxes." I doubt I will ever need more than the initial 5 disc Collector's edition of Blade Runner. __________________ "Do you read Sutter Cane?"

05-31-2012, 10:10 PM	#40
JGrendel HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Olds Alberta Canada Posts: 1,877	Dear WB: could you stop re-releasing your heavy hitters & get to the lesser stuff like for example return of the living dead part 2 or Masters of the universe (just speaking for myself on that one), if you need some suggestions I have a wishlist about a mile long. Thank you....

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