Ghost of Mars 03/31/09

X-human · 01-21-2009, 02:55 AM

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Sony Pictures has announced its latest catalog release for high-def, bringing John Carpenter's 'Ghosts of Mars' to Blu-ray in late March.

The 2001 box office disappointment, starring Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, and a bunch of Marilyn Manson-looking martians, will receive its Blu-ray debut on March 31.

Tech specs will see 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Extras include audio commentary with Carpenter and Henstridge, plus three featurettes ("Video Diary: Red Desert Nights," "SFX Deconstructions," "Scoring Ghosts of Mars").

The disc also comes BD-Live enabled, though no exclusive content has been announced.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...his_March/2417

rhett · 01-21-2009, 02:57 AM

Nice. I'm guessing time will be very nice to this flick - just last year when I rewatched it again I was surprised by just how strong the characterizations were. Melanie Ballard is one powerful woman. Seeing those Carpenter compositions in HD should be eye candy, too.

Egg_Shen · 01-21-2009, 02:59 AM

Personally I'm a fan of the film, but I think it's weird they're releasing it considering it didn't make em' much money.

Egg_Shen · 01-21-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rhett

Seeing those Carpenter compositions in HD should be eye candy, too.

Not to mention that jumping theme of his in TrueHD. I'm looking forward to it.

Mutilated Prey · 01-21-2009, 03:20 AM

I found this movie to be a big let down. I don't see myself going Blu here.

fceurich39 · 01-21-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Egg_Shen

Personally I'm a fan of the film, but I think it's weird they're releasing it considering it didn't make em' much money.

agreed i also like this film but i am perfectly happy with the dvd also i would of thought john carpenter's vampires would of gotten a blu-ray release instead of this film very strange

spawningblue · 01-21-2009, 04:12 PM

Yeah out of all his films they choose this one for his second film to go Blu. Never really like it at all, so unless I find it dirt cheap, I am more then satisfied with my DVD.

X-human · 01-22-2009, 04:59 PM

Sony/Columbia only distribute Christine, Starman, Vampires and Ghost of Mars.

spawningblue · 01-22-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by X-human

Sony/Columbia only distribute Christine, Starman, Vampires and Ghost of Mars.

I would still take any of those over this. Christine for sure! Vampires would be good as well.

01-23-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by spawningblue

Yeah out of all his films they choose this one for his second film to go Blu.

Assault on Precinct 13, The Thing and Halloween are all on Blu-Ray.

KillerCannabis · 01-23-2009, 05:18 PM

I will rebuy every single new edition of every Carpenter film.

This will be no exception.

spawningblue · 01-23-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cujo108

Assault on Precinct 13, The Thing and Halloween are all on Blu-Ray.

Sweet I didn't know Assault was coming out. And I forgot about The Thing as they half assed it with the extras, so I'm going to wait for the re-release of that one.

KillerCannabis · 01-24-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by spawningblue

Sweet I didn't know Assault was coming out. And I forgot about The Thing as they half assed it with the extras, so I'm going to wait for the re-release of that one.

Assault is already available as an Amazon.com exclusive. I grabbed it for $20 and, while the pq isn't significantly better, it was still worth the upgrade. As for The Thing, I wouldn't hold my breath for another BD release. Import the UK edition if you want all the extras.

Dave · 01-24-2009, 03:52 PM

If they are putting out this turd munch of a movie then they better put out Idle Hands while they are at it!!!

I would definitely go for JC's Vampires on blu, however. I believe it is out in Germany.

Edit: Ugh. That blu-ray is Region B only and it is censored. No thanks.

Angelman · 01-24-2009, 06:27 PM

Um, this movie is awful, and i say that as a guy who LOVES JOHN CARPENTER'S FLICKS.

Blu-ray? this movie barely warranted a VHS release.

At least Natasha H. was in it... she saved it from being a complete disaster.

01-21-2009, 02:57 AM	#2
rhett Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 8,874	Nice. I'm guessing time will be very nice to this flick - just last year when I rewatched it again I was surprised by just how strong the characterizations were. Melanie Ballard is one powerful woman. Seeing those Carpenter compositions in HD should be eye candy, too. __________________ "It's a good scream...it's a good scream..."

01-21-2009, 03:20 AM	#5
Mutilated Prey Soul Stealer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texarkana Posts: 5,076	I found this movie to be a big let down. I don't see myself going Blu here. __________________

01-21-2009, 04:12 PM	#7
spawningblue Deadite Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,364	Yeah out of all his films they choose this one for his second film to go Blu. Never really like it at all, so unless I find it dirt cheap, I am more then satisfied with my DVD. __________________ "First you wanna kill me, now you wanna kiss me. Blow." My Movie Collection

01-22-2009, 04:59 PM	#8
X-human I ate my keys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 6,318	Sony/Columbia only distribute Christine, Starman, Vampires and Ghost of Mars. __________________ The combined weight of the horrors I have authored wrought would crush your carbon hearts into perfect diamonds of terror! A Few Ants Short. And what the hell, check out my DVD Collection won't you?

01-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#14
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,185	If they are putting out this turd munch of a movie then they better put out Idle Hands while they are at it!!! I would definitely go for JC's Vampires on blu, however. I believe it is out in Germany. Edit: Ugh. That blu-ray is Region B only and it is censored. No thanks. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

01-21-2009, 02:59 AM	#3
Egg_Shen broomhead Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 951	Personally I'm a fan of the film, but I think it's weird they're releasing it considering it didn't make em' much money.

01-23-2009, 05:18 PM	#11
KillerCannabis Slow, Deep & Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,606	I will rebuy every single new edition of every Carpenter film. This will be no exception.

01-24-2009, 06:27 PM	#15
Angelman HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,423	Um, this movie is awful, and i say that as a guy who LOVES JOHN CARPENTER'S FLICKS. Blu-ray? this movie barely warranted a VHS release. At least Natasha H. was in it... she saved it from being a complete disaster.

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