Sling Blade discontinued - Is a special edition on the way? (1 Viewer)

[Kipp Teague]

A few weeks ago, Buena Vista discontinued Sling Blade. Any word on a forthcoming special edition?

 

[Kenny Goldin]

we can only hope...it is long overdue.

 

[CraigF]

I was wondering this but in a different context: the "Academy Awards Winning Movies" sets are coming out in a few weeks, and the only set I'm interested in is the one with Sling Blade in it. It also has Good Will Hunting, and I was wondering if it was a new version of Sling Blade (and a U.S. anamorphic GWH), or are they just getting rid of the same old versions in a package and for cheap(er).

 

[Nils Luehrmann]

This is interesting news as BV re-released this DVD just a year ago, but it was the exact same DVD as the original release which came out six years ago (bare-bones, single-layer, letterbox).

I would love to have a quality transfer of this excellent film and perhaps if they do a SE version maybe they can aquire the rights to BBT's original short 'Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade' and include it on a 2nd disc.

I know Vanguard's DVD of 'Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade' has not sold well at all even though it includes some very nice special featuers, so they might be open to an arrangment with BV.

Although I wont hold my breath, I'd also get very excited should BV talk BBT into recording a commentary track for 'Sling Blade'.

 

[Robert_eb]

He did. It's on the Criterion laserdisc.

 

[Nils Luehrmann]

Yes, but last I heard Criterion still owns the rights to that commentary and has no plans on leasing or selling those rights. Not only that, but as I recall BBT was quoted as saying he would not be recording a new commentary track for future Sling Blade releases.

 

[Magnus T]

I'm sure a deal similar to what CTHV did with Monty Python and the Holy Grail can be made between Buena Vista and Criterion.

 

[Jeff D Han]

I bought a used Criterion laserdisc of
Sling Blade last year, so I'm sure that
there will be a better SE of this film
coming out on DVD very soon.

 

[Paul Arnette]

I'm breaking out some biscuits and mustard in anticipation of this excellent film, mmmhmmm.

 

[CharlesD]

...and some french fried taters mmmmm hmmm

This movie definately deserves a SE treatment.

 

[MarcoBiscotti]

Miramax is long overdue on many of their cheap first issue releases...

Sling Blade
Rounders
Cop Land
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead
54

Etc...


I'd also like to see a special box-set edition of Gangs Of New York, similair to the proposed French edition. I despise the current cover art more than any other DVD release to date!

 

[MikeEckman]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I just had the opportunity to see Sling Blade for the first time a couple days ago and immediatley went online to purchase it, only to find out that the only version in R1 is a non anamorphic first generation barebones disc.

I certainly hope this movie gets a re-release soon!!

 

[Scott_J]

I was just at DVDTalk, and someone there posted a link to VideoETA saying a Slingblade CE is due out June 7. No details available. I'm not familiar with VideoETA so I'm not sure how accurate they are so I'm taking the info with a grain of salt right now, but just a head's up.

http://videoeta.com/movie.html?id=27034

 

[Peter Svensson]

The R2 that was released about a week ago is anamorphic and it has Dolby surround.

 

[Colby]

It's already up for presale at Amazon.

 

[Christopher*KH]

Not only would it be nice to have a SE of Sling Blade theu should also include a salute to the Late Great John Ritter for the role he played in this film.

I remember the first time I saw this and I had to watch it all over again when I realized it was him.
Come to think of it TWO Awesome actors in this film has passed on John Ritter and J.T.Walsh
...both were very high caliber actors.

Also I would love to hear a commentary from Dwight Yoakam. His performance was scary. Then there was the "cameo" of Robert Duvall which I didnt hardly recognize him.

Truly this film deserves a Super Special Edition

Take Care, Chris

 

[Kain_C]

Count me as someone who really wants a special edition as well. I work with DVD sales and I get requests for that disc from customers. Many of them do not understand the concept of 'out of print'.

 

[Bob clamer]

Sling Blade-Miramax Collectors Series due 6/7/05. No specs as of yet though some sites are listing it as unrated. I have the original but would have to wait until I see what is included before DDing. As far as the original being discontinued, there is still a handful of sites that still have it not including the usual used sites like half.com ebay, amazon marketplace, etc...

 

[Dave H]

Good. One more non-anamorphic DVD I can get rid of!

 

[Kain_C]

Great news! Here's hoping for a Thornton commentary!