Alien trilogy coming to blu-ray?!... (1 Viewer)

[Merrick Gearing]

Cameron has EVERY say on how his films look. SO don't worry.

 

[Merrick Gearing]

Originally Posted by FoxyMulder




I guess those who watched the recent release of Predator might disagree with that statement.

Cameron has EVERY say on how his films look. SO don't worry.

 

[FoxyMulder]

Originally Posted by merrick97





Cameron has EVERY say on how his films look. SO don't worry.

I'm not worried about the Alien films, they have spent more time and money on them, i'm just stating Fox didn't spend time and money restoring another of their older catalog titles properly and i know that does not happen often but it happened with Predator and it could happen with other films, i don't expect it to happen with the Alien films, too many high profile directors involved and none of them have been to prison.

 

[Merrick Gearing]

Fox did spend the time and money. They just screwed it up big time.

 

[TheBat]

netflix streaming has the theatre version of aliens now. they are showing the HD. might be a preview of whats to come with the boxset later. thought some fans would be interested in this news.


Jacob

 

[Daz_85]

Originally Posted by Scott W. /forum/thread/282839/alien-trilogy-coming-to-blu-ray#post_3649356

 

[Kevin EK]

Oh no! I can feel it moving...

 

[Merrick Gearing]

I've always wanted to see that scene, but I understand why it was cut. It would have been FAR too soon for that to happen.

 

Originally Posted by Daz_85

This is going to be LEGEN...


Wait for it...


...DARY!


Plus, it looks like Scott's commentary for Legacy and the original version of Alien: Evolution are going to be included as well, according to that site. This is definitely a day-one pickup!

 

[Scott W.]

Hey guys. So from what I read in previous messages, does this mean the burke cocoon scene will be in the upcoming alien anthology region 1? The video button i clicked on didn't play the scene. Was it supposed to?


Scott

 

[Merrick Gearing]

It wasn't supposed to play

 

[Jim C]

http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/110/1106154p1.html



Looks awesome!


Includes full specs and official box art.


Deleted and extended scenes for Alien 3!


Full uncut Wreckage and Rape: The Making of Alien 3 Doc!



Disc One: Alien

• 1979 Theatrical Version
• 2003 Director's Cut with Ridley Scott Introduction
• Audio Commentary by Director Ridley Scott, Writer Dan O'Bannon, Executive Producer Ronald Shusett, Editor Terry Rawlings, Actors Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt
• Audio Commentary (for Theatrical Cut only) by Ridley Scott
• Final Theatrical Isolated Score by Jerry Goldsmith
• Composer's Original Isolated Score by Jerry Goldsmith
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc Two: Aliens

• 1986 Theatrical Version
• 1991 Special Edition with James Cameron Introduction
• Audio Commentary by Director James Cameron, Producer Gale Anne Hurd, Alien Effects Creator Stan Winston, Visual Effects Supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, Miniature Effects Supervisor Pat McClung, Actors Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn and Christopher Henn
• Final Theatrical Isolated Score by James Horner
• Composer's Original Isolated Score by James Horner
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc Three: Alien3

• 1992 Theatrical Version
• 2003 Special Edition (Restored Workprint Version)
• Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Alex Thomson, B.S.C., Editor Terry Rawlings, Alien Effects Designers Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., Visual Effects Producer Richard Edlund, A.S.C., Actors Paul McGann and Lance Henriksen
• Final Theatrical Isolated Score by Elliot Goldenthal
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc Four: Alien Resurrection

• 1997 Theatrical Version
• 2003 Special Edition with Jean-Pierre Jeunet Introduction
• Audio Commentary by Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Editor Herve Schneid, A.C.E., Alien Effects Creators Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., Visual Effects Supervisor Pitof, Conceptual Artist Sylvain Despretz, Actors Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon and Leland Orser
• Final Theatrical Isolated Score by John Frizzell
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

Disc 5

• Star Beast: Developing the Story
• The Visualists: Direction and Design
• Truckers in Space: Casting
• Fear of the Unknown: Shepperton Studios, 1978
• The Darkest Reaches: Nostromo and Alien Planet
• The Eighth Passenger: Creature Design
• Future Tense: Editing and Music
• Outward Bound: Visual Effects
• A Nightmare Fulfilled: Reaction to the Film
• Enhancement Pods

[*]

• 57 Years Later: Continuing the Story
• Building Better Worlds: From Concept to Construction
• Preparing for Battle: Casting and Characterization
• This Time It's War: Pinewood Studios, 1985
• The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action
• Bug Hunt: Creature Design
• Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader vs. Queen Alien
• Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn
• The Final Countdown: Music, Editing and Sound
• The Power of Real Tech: Visual Effects
• Aliens Unleashed: Reaction to the Film
• Enhancement Pods

[*]

• Development Hell: Concluding the Story
• Tales of the Wooden Planet: Vincent Ward's Vision
• Stasis Interrupted: David Fincher's Vision
• Xeno-Erotic: H.R. Giger's Redesign
• The Color of Blood: Pinewood Studios, 1991
• Adaptive Organism: Creature Design
• The Downward Spiral: Creative Differences
• Where the Sun Burns Cold: Fox Studios, L.A. 1992
• Optical Fury: Visual Effects
• Requiem for a Scream: Music, Editing and Sound
• Post-Mortem: Reaction to the Film
• Enhancement Pods

[*]

• From the Ashes: Reviving the Story
• French Twist: Direction and Design
• Under the Skin: Casting and Characterization
• Death from Below: Fox Studios, Los Angeles, 1996
• In the Zone: The Basketball Scene
• Unnatural Mutation: Creature Design
• Genetic Composition: Music
• Virtual Aliens: Computer Generated Imagery
• A Matter of Scale: Miniature Photography
• Critical Juncture: Reaction to the Film
• Enhancement Pods
• MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience to Access and Control Enhancement Pods

Disc Six: The Anthology Archives Alien

• Pre-Production First Draft Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon
• Ridleygrams: Original Thumbnails and Notes
• Storyboard Archive
• The Art of Alien: Conceptual Art Portfolio
• Sigourney Weaver Screen Tests with Select Director Commentary
• Cast Portrait Gallery

[*] Production

• The Chestbuster: Multi-Angle Sequence with Commentary
• Video Graphics Gallery
• Production Image Galleries
• Continuity Polaroids
• The Sets of Alien
• H.R. Giger's Workshop Gallery

[*] Post-Production and Aftermath

• Additional Deleted Scenes
• Image & Poster Galleries

[*] Experience in Terror
[*] Special Collector's Edition LaserDisc Archive
[*] The Alien Legacy
[*] American Cinematheque: Ridley Scott Q&A
[*] Trailers & TV Spots

Aliens

• Pre-Production Original Treatment by James Cameron
• Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Videomatics with Commentary
• Storyboard Archive
• The Art of Aliens: Image Galleries
• Cast Portrait Gallery

[*] Production

• Production Image Galleries
• Continuity Polaroids
• Weapons and Vehicles
• Stan Winston's Workshop
• Colonial Marine Helmet Cameras
• Video Graphics Gallery
• Weyland-Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers

[*] Post-Production and Aftermath

• Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned
• Deleted Scene Montage
• Image Galleries
• Special Collector's Edition LaserDisc Archive
• Main Title Exploration
• Aliens: Ride at the Speed of Fright
• Trailers & TV Spots

Alien3

• Pre-Production Storyboard Archive
• The Art of Arceon
• The Art of Fiorina

[*] Production

• Furnace Construction: Time-Lapse Sequence
• EEV Bioscan: Multi-Angle Vignette with Commentary
• Production Image Galleries
• A.D.I.'s Workshop

[*] Post-Production and Aftermath

• Visual Effects Gallery
• Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive

[*] Alien3 Advance Featurette
[*] The Making of Alien3 Promotional Featurette
[*] Trailers & TV Spots

Alien Resurrection

• Pre-Production First Draft Screenplay by Joss Whedon
• Test Footage: A.D.I. Creature Shop with Commentary
• Test Footage: Costumes, Hair and Makeup
• Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Rehearsals
• Storyboard Archive
• The Marc Caro Portfolio: Character Designs
• The Art of Resurrection: Image Galleries

[*] Production

• Production Image Galleries
• A.D.I.'s Workshop

[*] Post-Production and Aftermath

• Visual Effects Gallery
• Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive

[*] HBO First Look: The Making of Alien Resurrection
[*] Alien Resurrection Promotional Featurette
[*] Trailers & TV Spots

Anthology

• Two Versions of Alien Evolution
• The Alien Saga
• Patches and Logos Gallery
• Aliens 3D Attraction Scripts and Gallery
• Aliens in the Basement: The Bob Burns Collection
• Parodies
• Dark Horse Cover Gallery
• Patches and Logos Gallery
• MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience

Thanks Charles!


JC

 

[Mike Wadkins]

No Fincher input still can you talk about the set now Charlie?

 

[Geoff_D]

I'm so happy that we're finally seeing the full version of your Alien³ documentary, Charlie! As awesome as the Quad set was, this one is shaping up to be an all-time classic.


The press release specifically mentions that this set brings together all the special features from the SE laserdiscs on up, and kudos to whomever fought to put it all on there. And the isolated scores...WOW. The return of Goldsmith's scores from the 1999 Alien DVD is a treat, but two versions of the Aliens score is going above and beyond the call of duty. I've always dug Elliot Goldenthal's music from Alien³ too.

 

Originally Posted by Jim C

Thanks Charles!

Give that man an award!


Calling it now - DVD set of the year. ALL YEARS.

 

[Radioman970]

Looks almost perfect. I'll be happy to get the theatrical Aliens. I feel the DC is too long and at least one scene, as good as it is that shows the settlement, reveals too much too early and cuts down impact when Ripley and crew arrive. All the other extra scenes are okay though.

also, Alien 3. That's a film that needed tweaking.

I'll be getting this when it gets out in the US. Very excititng!

 

[Mike Wadkins]

Sound and picture details:


Video: 1080P 2.35:1 (Alien, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection) / 1080P 1.85:1 (Aliens)
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, French 5.1 DTS, Spanish DD5.1 and Portuguese DD5.1 (All 4 Films) / English DD4.0 Surround and English Dolby Surround (Alien & Aliens)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

 

[Absolution]

I thought Sigourney Weaver recorded commentaries for all four films?


Wreckage and Rape alone is making this a day one buy!

 

Originally Posted by Absolution

I thought Sigourney Weaver recorded commentaries for all four films?


Wreckage and Rape alone is making this a day one buy!

Maybe they're super-secret commentaries!


This is, like, the most epic set I've seen in a long time. The only way it could possibly be better is if they found that supposed footage of Ripley lacing up her futuristic Nikes in the Medlab from Aliens (that was supposedly only shown on opening day, according to legend).


That press release says the Alien 3 doc is now called "Wreckage and Rage". Interesting.

 

[WillG]

This is, like, the most epic set I've seen in a long time

Yes, I commented in the other announcement thread that this has to be the most comprehensive set for a series of films ever offered in the history of optical disc.


Too bad no Fincher participation again this time around, but that was real long shot to begin with (I know the experience was miserable for Fincher, but I wish he would just suck it up and talk about the film).

I also wonder about the reported Sigourney commentaries, did that just never materalize? Also, can I finally retire my 1999 Alien DVD. I know all the special features have been ported over, but will the theatrical version on BD have the original 20th Century Fox logo and original color timing?

That press release says the Alien 3 doc is now called "Wreckage and Rage". Interesting.

Yeah, "Rape" has sort of become equivalent of a curse word these days. I know sometimes it gets bleeped out of songs played on the radio and the like.


Thanks Charlie, This looks to be an incredible set.