Friday The 13th SEs/Box Set Info Coming on September 19th!? - Page 2

Adam_WM · 08-19-2003, 09:27 PM

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And if this going to be the second DVD release of Part III, let's hope the original 3-D version is also included!

I don't know if I hope that much!

Brandon Gantt · 08-19-2003, 11:03 PM

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Source: ManiaFest

Amateur horror filmmakers, listen up! Here's your chance to pay homage to one of the classic horror films of modern cinema, none other than FRIDAY THE 13TH! Cinescape and Toolbox Productions are putting together the "Friday the 13th Cut 'Em Up Film Contest". We need filmmakers to create short films (under 13 minutes in length) paying tribute to, poking fun at, or having their way with Jason and the mythology established in the first eight FRIDAY THE 13TH films.
What do you get out of it? Besides the chance to have your short film screened at the Mania Fest genre film festival held next month in Santa Monica, the top three finalists will get $1,300 distributed amongst them! The winning short film will be screened on Friday, September 19 at Mania Fest, at a special FRIDAY THE 13TH panel featuring the movie's filmmakers and stars. Then, at midnight, a special screening of a brand-new print of FRIDAY THE 13TH will take place!

"We couldn't be more pleased to be working with Toolbox Productions on a Friday the 13th-themed project," comments Mania Entertainment CEO Chip Meyers. "As made evident through our other film and screenplay contests, there are a number of gifted young genre filmmakers out there. What better way to celebrate their talents then by handing them the keys to the FRIDAY THE 13TH kingdom and having them go to town. I can't wait to see the entries!"

The deadline for submissions is coming up fast: September 8, 2003. To get started, read the contest's rules and submissions guidelines located at www.maniafest.com/rulesfriday.html

Good luck!

All entries must be post marked by September 6, 2003.

This could be a FRIDAY fan's big break! Of course you can only refer or pay "homage" to Paramount's eight babies. Is there a possibility of the winning entry being included on the new DVDs?

WillG · 08-19-2003, 11:07 PM

"And if this going to be the second DVD release of Part III, let's hope the original 3-D version is also included!"

Of course, there is much debate on whether or not this is possible, technically and/or cost feasible. I'd settle for a Red/Blue transfer if that is the only possible way (if it is possible at all) but I doubt it would be done

GregK · 08-19-2003, 11:39 PM

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Of course, there is much debate on whether or not this is possible, technically and/or cost feasible. I'd settle for a Red/Blue transfer if that is the only possible way (if it is possible at all) but I doubt it would be done

Paramount actually released a field-sequential 3-D video version roughly 15 years ago in Japan. It used the superior field-sequential 3-D format. ..And this was back when LCS shutter glasses were bulky and cost $100 per pair. The controller unit cost another $100. A friend has the original Japanese VHD videodisc and while the transfer is only so-so (it was done 15 years ago after all) the 3-D is excellent.

Now for $90 or less you can get two pair of light weight 3-D glasses and three 3-D DVDs to boot. And the LCS shutter glasses work with any field-sequential titles available:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...592966-8036616
At one time I saw it at Best Buy for less than that.

Be it field-sequential 3-D or the inferior anaglyph red/blue 3-D format, Paramount CAN do 3-D on DVD. DVD certainly has the capacity to offer both flat & 3-D. I would rather have that option over the pan-n-scan option many DVDs offer any day.

Walt Riarson · 08-20-2003, 12:13 AM

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Be it field-sequential 3-D or the inferior anaglyph red/blue 3-D format, Paramount CAN do 3-D on DVD. DVD certainly has the capacity to offer both flat & 3-D. I would rather have that option over the pan-n-scan option many DVDs offer any day.

So...in theory, even though it was filmed field-sequential, Paramount could do a red/blue transfer? It is indeed possible?

Simon Caleb · 08-20-2003, 09:11 AM

Here's a grim thought, if Paramount lump the MPAA cut footage into a supplement & don't go the extra mile with unrated features, how long will it be before bootleggers reconstruct uncut versions onto dvdr's?...eBay would be flooded with them

I would like to think Paramount gets it right first time & reap the rewards from completely unrated/uncut Friday's, rather than help fuel the bootleg dvd industry.

Eric Emma · 08-20-2003, 10:11 AM

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Well, I'm "dying" to prove you all wrong but will hold my tongue. Did anyone decide to answer the challenge to shoot a F13 homage for the Maniafest/Cinescape announcement? If you missed it, go back to how this thread opened.

Look at the sig

but I wrote that quite a while ago back when I first joined. Since then I've come to appriciate paramount for releasing all there titles on DVD(with widescreen)so the sig is a bit ill founded... AS for the Mania-fest I got some ideas

Adam_WM · 08-23-2003, 12:33 PM

Question: This will be a 1-8 box set, right? because New Line owns 9 and 10? Is it safe to buy 9 and 10?

Matt Butler · 08-23-2003, 01:03 PM

Oh Please DVD Gods please release F13 SE's Oh Pretty Please with carnage on top!!

Robert Ringwald · 08-23-2003, 03:10 PM

Jason Goes To Hell and Jason X are okay to buy (same with Freddy Vs. Jason)

Jason Goes To Hell inclued the UNRATED version, as well as the R-Rated cuts. It's already in anamorphic widescreen, and has a commentary with deleted scenes, and the trailer.

Jason X was only stripped of about half a second or something for the R-rated cut, so there's no need for an UNCUT release, it's as uncut as it'll ever be. It's also got and anamorphic widescreen transfer, commentary, and some documentaries, and a trailer.

Both come with DTS/5.1/stereo sound mixes. Don't expect new versions from New Line, pick them up.

1-8 are the theatrical cuts of the original films, and since they can be picked up for around 10-15 dollars, I'd recommend picking them up as well, if you're a complete rabid fan.

I knew Paramount would double-dip with these, but the way I see it, if they do UNCUT Releases, with extras...then I'll be able to say I have the original Theatrical Versions as well, which is what DVD is all about.