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post #61 of 126
11/11/07 at 6:19am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Lord Dalek
How do the effects look? Do they still suffer from gate weave like the previous transfer?

Had a quick look, the effects shots seem pretty stable

Is there a specific shot I should look out for?
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post #62 of 126
11/11/07 at 4:53pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by DaveRU

Is there a specific shot I should look out for?
That wide matte shot of Devil's Tower at night for one.
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post #63 of 126
11/12/07 at 8:59am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

Can anyone confirm if the 1977 version is truly the theatrical cut, or if it's the Spielberg-approved Criterion cut?
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post #64 of 126
11/12/07 at 9:04am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by cafink
Greater storage capacity is always a good, but the 30GB limit doesn't seem to be a major problem for HD-DVD.

Do a search for "Transformers" and "high def audio".
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post #65 of 126
11/12/07 at 10:54am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Lord Dalek
So when can we expect to see a review of this? I'm really interested in seeing how it compares with the 1998 transfer.

Sony apparently ran out of advance copies. I may receive it today, assuming that UPS is delivering today.

Are there any particular scenes in the 1998 transfer which you would like me to compare with the Blu-ray?
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post #66 of 126
11/12/07 at 1:28pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Lord Dalek
That wide matte shot of Devil's Tower at night for one.

The shot of the mothership rising behind the Devil's Tower has a slight wobble, need more expert eyes than I to see if it's any worse or better than the previous release though

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Originally Posted by Lyle_JP
Can anyone confirm if the 1977 version is truly the theatrical cut, or if it's the Spielberg-approved Criterion cut?
It has the extra shot of Neary's truck on the highway, the "Days of our Lives" scene and the longer scene of the escape from the helicopter.
If that's any help
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post #67 of 126
11/12/07 at 6:00pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by DaveRU
It has the extra shot of Neary's truck on the highway, the "Days of our Lives" scene and the longer scene of the escape from the helicopter.
If that's any help

Immediately after the "frozen in spotlights at the train crossing" scene, when Roy kicks his truck back into gear, is there a bird's-eye shot of a huge circular spacecraft shadow passing over Roy's truck and the surrounding landscape? If so, it's not the real theatrical cut.
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post #68 of 126
11/13/07 at 3:31am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Travis Brashear
Immediately after the "frozen in spotlights at the train crossing" scene, when Roy kicks his truck back into gear, is there a bird's-eye shot of a huge circular spacecraft shadow passing over Roy's truck and the surrounding landscape? If so, it's not the real theatrical cut.
There is a shot of Roy inside the truck driving in the tunnel which starts sooner, this is missing on the Criterion disc

For missing shots that are present on the new Theatrical Cut DVD, and not on the Criterion LD, see attached:
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post #69 of 126
11/13/07 at 4:45am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by DaveRU
There is a shot of Roy inside the truck driving in the tunnel which starts sooner, this is missing on the Criterion disc

For missing shots that are present on the new Theatrical Cut DVD, and not on the Criterion LD, see attached:

Um, okay, but you totally avoided my question.

Is the circular shadow shot in this DVD's offering of the theatrical cut or not?
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post #70 of 126
11/13/07 at 5:17am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Travis Brashear
Um, okay, but you totally avoided my question.

Is the circular shadow shot in this DVD's offering of the theatrical cut or not?

There is no circular shadow shot, it cuts to Roy in the tunnel with an extended shot missing in other versions. Sorry if I wasn't clear
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post #71 of 126
11/13/07 at 5:56am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

On SPIELBERGFILMS.COM forum more details and proofs that the original version included on the new dvd is the actual print released theatrically in 1977
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post #72 of 126
11/13/07 at 7:29am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by rambaldi
On SPIELBERGFILMS.COM forum more details and proofs that the original version included on the new dvd is the actual print released theatrically in 1977
Wow... I thought they destroyed that?
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post #73 of 126
11/13/07 at 9:32am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

So I watched CETK theatrical cut yesterday. Wow, I haven't seen some of the scenes/shots in 30 years. Some things I noticed:

1 scene with Carl Weathers as a military policeman hassling Roy in the Wyoming train depot.

The scene of the UFO shadow passing over Roy's truck from the sky is not in this cut.

No scene of Roy's eldest boy yelling and calling him a crybaby, no scene of the youngest boy bashing the legs off the baby doll in the enclosed playpen

Extended shots of the three escaping from the helicopter

No scene of the ocean freighter in the desert

Of course, the poster included with the set shows the differences in each edition, a nice touch that fans should appreciate.
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post #74 of 126
11/13/07 at 9:41am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

Of course, the greatest CE3K "bonus" for me is nothing that can ever be put on any disc. It was being able to see the mothership up close. In addition to the little R2D2 and mailbox, there is also an airport (with Earthling planes at the terminal), and a little cemetery plot with a picket fence! These model makers have too much time on their hands.

Sadly, it wasn't lit up, although the wiring for the lights seemed to all be there. And yes, that is a space shuttle in the reflection.

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post #75 of 126
11/13/07 at 10:46am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

Well even if it doesn't retain the trailers and "Watch the Skies" in SD (the only reason why I'm holding on to my 2001 2-discer), I'm now sold on the idea of double-dipping this. Just think we're getting a cut of the film that hasn't been seen by mass audiences in 30 years!
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post #76 of 126
11/13/07 at 10:57am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Of course, the greatest CE3K "bonus" for me is nothing that can ever be put on any disc. It was being able to see the mothership up close. In addition to the little R2D2 and mailbox, there is also an airport (with Earthling planes at the terminal), and a little cemetery plot with a picket fence! These model makers have too much time on their hands

Lyle, Where is this???
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post #77 of 126
11/13/07 at 12:26pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Arnie G
Lyle, Where is this???

It's the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.
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post #78 of 126
11/13/07 at 1:49pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Well even if it doesn't retain the trailers and "Watch the Skies" in SD (the only reason why I'm holding on to my 2001 2-discer), I'm now sold on the idea of double-dipping this. Just think we're getting a cut of the film that hasn't been seen by mass audiences in 30 years!
Lord Dalek,

According to Spielberfilms.com:

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Also included on disc three is the vintage theatrical show reel, “Watch the Skies.” The 5.54 featurette is presented anamorphically. And speaking of vintage marketing material, fans will also be thrilled to know that four previously unannounced trailers for the film are included on the standard DVD set, including the film’s Original Theatrical Preview (6.02) (disc one), the Special Edition Trailer (1.58) (disc two) and the excellent new 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition Trailer (1.35) (disc three). Like “Watch the Skies,” all of the trailers are presented anamorphically, and like the film itself, they've never looked crisper.
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post #79 of 126
11/13/07 at 4:34pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

The trailers and 1977's Watch The Skies short is included in this new set. Also a two part making of documentary. The original 1977 theatrical print is what it says. I am glad to see this version again for the scenes it that were cut out. Over the years, I almost thought I had imagined those scenes, especially the scene at the power plant.

Now it is on to the Special Edition version later tonight.
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post #80 of 126
11/13/07 at 5:33pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

But the initial PR for this stated that the trailers and Watch the Skies were only being kept for the Blu-Ray edition. Are they still on the SD set?
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post #81 of 126
11/13/07 at 6:48pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

Good news that the vintage extras are on the DVD after all! I guess it's safe to give away my old SE to a friend.
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post #82 of 126
11/13/07 at 8:04pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Lord Dalek
But the initial PR for this stated that the trailers and Watch the Skies were only being kept for the Blu-Ray edition. Are they still on the SD set?

Yes. The section of deleted scenes is the big omission from this release...
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post #83 of 126
11/13/07 at 8:34pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Colin Jacobson
Yes. The section of deleted scenes is the big omission from this release...
Well considering a lot of those deleted scenes are now reinstated in their respective cuts, I can't say I'm surprised.
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post #84 of 126
11/13/07 at 9:01pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by Lord Dalek
Well considering a lot of those deleted scenes are now reinstated in their respective cuts, I can't say I'm surprised.

Doesn't mean they should've dropped that section, as it was a good catchall for the various bits. I don't see why it couldn't have carried over, especially since I do think there are some unique tidbits there...
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post #85 of 126
11/14/07 at 4:45am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

Lord Dalek,

I am sorry you didn't read my post since your reply asked the same question, so I will BOLD the section that relates DIRECTLY to your question (to which I quoted)

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Also included on disc three is the vintage theatrical show reel, “Watch the Skies.” The 5.54 featurette is presented anamorphically. And speaking of vintage marketing material, fans will also be thrilled to know that four previously unannounced trailers for the film are included on the standard DVD set, including the film’s Original Theatrical Preview (6.02) (disc one), the Special Edition Trailer (1.58) (disc two) and the excellent new 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition Trailer (1.35) (disc three). Like “Watch the Skies,” all of the trailers are presented anamorphically, and like the film itself, they've never looked crisper.
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post #86 of 126
11/14/07 at 7:51am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

Thanks Brett, its good to see they finally cleaned up those trailers (they suffered from cross-luminance on the previous release, possibly from being laserdisc transfers).

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Originally Posted by Colin Jacobson
Doesn't mean they should've dropped that section, as it was a good catchall for the various bits. I don't see why it couldn't have carried over, especially since I do think there are some unique tidbits there...
True, nevertheless its a non-issue for those who have the existing set, like myself.
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post #87 of 126
11/14/07 at 10:00am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

So the existing set really in disposable now? Nothing to it is unqiue?
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post #88 of 126
11/14/07 at 11:26am

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by PaulP
So the existing set really in disposable now? Nothing to it is unqiue?
Unless you want the documentary on disc two of the existing set spread across 3 discs!

This is the only reason why I am keeping my original 2-disc set (ability to watch the documentary uninterrupted).
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post #89 of 126
11/14/07 at 12:46pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

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Originally Posted by PaulP
So the existing set really in disposable now? Nothing to it is unqiue?
Well, the deleted scenes are but only five of those don't appear in any other cut.
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post #90 of 126
11/14/07 at 1:48pm

Re: SPHE Press Release: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniv. (DVD,BLU-RAY)

So there are deleted scenes not carried over in any of the three cuts? Strange they weren't included. I guess I'll hang onto it after all.
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