Posted by Jim on 12/19/07 01:26

"Bob Bohling" <rbohling437@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>> "Bob Bohling" <rbohling437(noSpamallowed)@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>>>I was just at Best Buy and bought BladeRunner: 5-Disk Complete
>>>Collector's Edition on BluRay for $34.99. Somebody goofed up and put the
>>>BluRays out. The SD and HD-DVD versions were not on the shelf, nor any of
>>>the Ultimate sets, which I wasn't going to get anyway. Went on and
>>>bought it and when they have it on sale next week, for the actual release
>>>date, I will have them give me the difference back. Now I will see if
>>>this was worth the big delays.
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>> I've ignored this release simply because, from what I've read in the
>> specs, the director's cut is alone on one disc while the theater release
>> shares space with two other versions on another disc. I'd appreciate
>> your feedback on this, after you've had time to explore.
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> I have done some looking around and this is what is on the set (this is
> the five disk set, not the brief case set).
>
> Disc 1:
> The Final Cut (2007) in 1080P
> This looks and sounds great. Can't believe it is a 25 year old movie. I
> was much more impressed with this disk than with the new Harry Potter,
> which I also picked up this week. The lighting, shading and color looks
> great. I just got my player, so I only have three titles - so far :(
>
> Disc 2:
> Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner - in Standard Definition
> Detailed disk of...well the title speaks for itself.
> Everything I did and didn't want to know about the movie. Looks SD.
>
> Disc 3:
> U.S Theatrical Cut (1982)
> International Theatrical Cut (1982)
> Director's Cut (1992)
> All in 1080P and described as: All Seamlessly Branched and Separately
> Available on On Disc with Introductions to Each by Ridley Scott.
>
> I have jumped around on this disk, but very little. Looks good.
>
> Disc 4:
> Enhancement Archive - In Standard Definition
>
> Inception
> The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick
> Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film
> Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews
>
> Fabrication
> Signs of the Times: Graphic Design
> Fashion Forward: Wardrobe & Styling
> Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris
> The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth
> Deleted & Alternate Scenes
>
> Disc 4:
> Enhancement Archive (continued)
>
> 1982 Promotional Featurettes
> On the Set
> Convention Reel
> Behind-the-Scenes Outtakes
>
> Trailers
> 1981 Teaser Trail
> 1982 Theatrical Trailer
> 1982 TV Spot
> 1992 Director's Cut Trailer
> 2007 Dangerous Days Teaser Trailer
> 2007 Final Cut Trailer
>
> Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art
> Deck-a-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
> Nexus Generation: Fans and Filmmakers
>
> Disc 5:
> Workprint - In 1080P
> The first-ever home video release of the rarely seen pre-release
> Workprint, featuring alternate
> footage, music and voice-over.
> Have not looked at this disc at all.
>
> All Our Variant Futures - in Standard Definition
> Featurette on Film's Multiple Versions and In-Depth Look at Creating The
> Final Cut
>
> I am pleased with the purchase, especially since it is 4 discs for the
> price of many single disk BluRays.


thanks Bob.

That is a great write up.

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