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Ghostbusters Special Edition (Merged)?

post #1 of 316
4/28/04 at 9:22pm
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A while back I could swear I remember reading somewhere that a possible "Special Edition" of Ghostbusters was being planned. A new commentary with Dan Aykroyd and more deleted scenes I believe were the features being bandied about at the time.

Has anyone heard anything?

This year being the 20th anniversary would seem to be a perfect time for a SE of this film to be released.
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post #2 of 316
4/28/04 at 9:29pm
I haven't heard anything; the disc they have out now is pretty solid, in my opinion. If you don't have it already, it's definately worth checking out.



Bryan
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post #3 of 316
4/28/04 at 10:16pm
I agree with Bryan, the disc out now is really solid especially since it came out in 1999 and I don't see a reason to revisit the title.

Having said that, if they were to do such a thing I'd be all over it, because I love Ghostbusters. It seems though that the only thing they could do that they didn't do before is include an apology on the disc for the existance of Ghostbusters 2.
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post #4 of 316
4/28/04 at 10:43pm
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...an apology on the disc for the existance of Ghostbusters 2.


I like Ghostbusters 2
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post #5 of 316
4/28/04 at 10:59pm
Yeah, they can put another edition of this on the back burner until after they pay some overdue attention to re-dos of A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, OLIVER! and a few others.
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post #6 of 316
4/29/04 at 3:17am
For nostalgia sake, I would've loved to have seen the Ray Parker Jr. music video as a special feature on the DVD. I've pretty much been thinking twice about picking up the existing DVD, especially since it's been out for 5 years now, with the hopes that a SE would become available. But I may just have to end up getting it. It's definitely cheap enough.
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post #7 of 316
4/29/04 at 3:54am
with the hopes that a SE would become available


Personally, I think the current SE is excellent. OK, it's five years old, but it's still a stunning disc.

All I need now is a SE of Ghostbusters II. C'mon, it's great. "I await the word of Vigo". Classic!
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post #8 of 316
4/29/04 at 4:51am
"I haven't heard anything; the disc they have out now is pretty solid, in my opinion. If you don't have it already, it's definately worth checking out."

Especially since you can get it for $9 at most places nowadays.
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post #9 of 316
4/29/04 at 7:33am
Columbia doesn't have anything planned for Ghostbusters 20th anniversary, which really blows. There's a new wave of comics that just came out via 88MPH Studios, and some action figures from NECA.. but that's it. GB2 needs an SE; there are plenty of deleted scenes and featurettes that weren't used on the 1999 release of it. That atleast neesd revisiting - it's GB2's 15th anniversary now.

Wow, has it been that long?
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post #10 of 316
4/29/04 at 1:02pm
bring on a se of GB2 then

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post #11 of 316
4/29/04 at 1:07pm
I have to agree, the current disc is pretty tricked out when it comes to extras, menus, interactive commentaries, etc. A 20th anniversary update with more of the deleted scenes and the Ray Parker Jr. music video would be nice to have, as long as it had something else substantial on it and not a cheapjack way to rename it or throw something not related to the film on it (i.e. MIB, Fast & the Furious, and any other needless multiple edition).
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post #12 of 316
4/29/04 at 3:08pm
There was some speculation about a possible Ghostbusters SE because this year is the film's 20th anniversary. Nothing was ever confirmed, however (One would imagine that if any studio would jump at the opportunity to double dip, it would be Columbia). As far as extras go, the current release (which is already called "collectors edition") is pretty packed. The only thing I could think for them to add to it would be a new commentary, more deleated scenes, and maybe a description of what the original script was like. The only thing that I think really needs to be addressed is the transfer. Granted, it doesn't look bad (and it looks way better than the VHS that came out in the mid '90s.), but it could definately be improved. Perhaps a new transfer could be made and the film could then be re-released as a Superbit.

As Matthew H mentioned, there is a lot of merchandise coming out this year to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary (toy line, bobbleheads, a comic line, and several novels), so now would be the perfect time to double dip.
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post #13 of 316
4/29/04 at 3:21pm
The one they have now is fine but I would like to see a 2 disc SE or something like that. A Superbit of it would also be great.
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post #14 of 316
4/29/04 at 4:03pm
Two weeks ago there were three screenings of Ghostbusters at the BAM Cinematek in Brooklyn. Bill Murray even introduced one of them. Did anyone go?
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post #15 of 316
4/29/04 at 5:27pm
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I like Ghostbusters 2

me too.
I'd love to have an SE of it.
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post #16 of 316
4/29/04 at 5:29pm
I would like a re-issue of both with original poster art. The ones they have now are an eyesore.
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post #17 of 316
4/29/04 at 9:10pm
I'd love for them to do a GB2 SE. Get the entire cast together for one giant commentary, perhaps with a moderator to keep the conversation going if there's dull spots. Deleted scenes, outakes(some of wich are seen at the end of the film), etc...
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post #18 of 316
4/30/04 at 7:06am
Nate,

I'd love to have a new editon with the original poster art. But meanwhile, you can check out these:

http://www.dvdcoverart.com/dvdcovera...em.php?id=2522

http://www.dvdcoverart.com/dvdcovera...em.php?id=2523
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post #19 of 316
5/1/04 at 9:59am
How about the original poster art that showed the Ghostbusters looking up at a dark sky? Only so much I can take of the "no-ghost" logo...

Oh, and I say bring on a new edition with more deleted scenes. Anyone interested in such things should track down the excellent book "Making Ghostbusters."
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post #20 of 316
5/1/04 at 10:26am
Does the current DVD have all of the extras from the Criteron LD?
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post #21 of 316
5/1/04 at 10:57am
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Does the current DVD have all of the extras from the Criteron LD?


If I remember correctly, the cut scenes included on the Criterion LD are NOT included on the DVD, unfortunately.
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post #22 of 316
5/1/04 at 12:10pm
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How about the original poster art that showed the Ghostbusters looking up at a dark sky? Only so much I can take of the "no-ghost" logo...

I've got that poster. It's certainlty better than the odd coverart that the DVD has now, but I'd rather they use the No Ghost logo. I like the simplicity of it. That poses that the Ghostbusters are in on the poster always looked a bit strange to me. If they must use a coverart that features the Ghostbusters on it, I'd rather they use Criterion LD coverart.

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Oh, and I say bring on a new edition with more deleted scenes. Anyone interested in such things should track down the excellent book "Making Ghostbusters."

I agree that the book is excellent. However, it's been out of print since 1986, which makes it rather difficult to track down. There are several websites that have reprinted the production notes that were in the book (a good chunk of the production notes are already on the DVD in the "tricks and trivia" subtitle track).

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Does the current DVD have all of the extras from the Criteron LD?

Nope. There are several deleated scenes that are on the LD that are not on the DVD. In addition to that, there are even more deleated scenes that are not on either the DVD or the LD. Several shots of the some of the deleated scenes that are not on either release can be seen in the first musical montage. Off the top of my head, I know that the dream ghost scene, the china town scene, and the shot of the dead cabbie (during the second musical montage) were all scenes that were cut from the film.
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post #23 of 316
5/1/04 at 8:17pm
Several shots of the some of the deleated scenes that are not on either release can be seen in the first musical montage.


Is the "musical montage" something on the LD?
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post #24 of 316
5/2/04 at 9:38am
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There are several deleated scenes that are on the LD that are not on the DVD.
I have the Criterion CAV laserdisc. It has a grand total of TWO deleted scenes. One is not on the DVD (the Ghostbusters in the hall outside Venkman's office before they're kicked off campus), and the second one (Janine and Egon before the Ghostbusters head out to get Gozer) is longer on the DVD. The laserdisc also has a teaser trailer that is not on the DVD.

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Is the "musical montage" something on the LD?
He's just referring to the montage in the film after the Sedgewick Hotel scene with the newspapers and magazines and the song "Ghostbusters" is played.
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post #25 of 316
5/2/04 at 11:45am
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Is the "musical montage" something on the LD?

Sorry, I should have been more clear about that. Like Derek said, it's the scene after they catch slimer where we see the Ghostbusters going around New York while magazine covers are displayed on screen. The song "Ghostbusters" is playing during it. The second montage is when the containment grid is shut down and the ghosts are seen terrorizing the city. The song "Magic" is playing in the second montage.
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post #26 of 316
5/2/04 at 10:15pm
He's just referring to the montage in the film after the Sedgewick Hotel scene with the newspapers and magazines and the song "Ghostbusters" is played.


Sorry, I should have been more clear about that. Like Derek said, it's the scene after they catch slimer where we see the Ghostbusters going around New York while magazine covers are displayed on screen. The song "Ghostbusters" is playing during it. The second montage is when the containment grid is shut down and the ghosts are seen terrorizing the city. The song "Magic" is playing in the second montage.


Okay, thanks. I know what you are talking about now.
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post #27 of 316
5/11/04 at 3:57pm
In the new issue of Premiere Magazine, it mentions that a 20th Aniversary edition of Ghostbusters will be available in October from Columbia Home Video. As much as I hate double dipping, I would gladly do so on this title. Hope the new features, if any, are substantial and does not follow the trend of useless vaporware extras.
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post #28 of 316
5/11/04 at 4:26pm
I REALLY hope they managed to get the 4 GB's for a new VISUAL commentary, and include the original Visual commentary as well.. I'd be double dipping on that alone..
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post #29 of 316
5/11/04 at 6:58pm
It might just be a repack of the old aniversary with a new date like Texas Chainsaw.
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post #30 of 316
5/11/04 at 7:56pm
If they manage to include ALL the deleted scenes and new interviews with Bill Murray and the rest of the cast, I could see double-dipping on this one.

Wishful thinking on my part but you'd think Columbia would use this opportunity to re-release GBII (not "2" as indicated on the package) as a SE.
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