The Explorers DVD - Full Details (1 Viewer)

[Chris_Marin]

We have details of October's release of The Explorers. Thankfully it won't be a standard bare-bones budget release:


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Edited to change widescreen ratio.

 

[Matt Czyz]

I think I watched this movie at least once a week when I was younger. How wonderful to see it in widescreen for the first time.

 

[Drew Reiber]

Wow, I'm really surprised Paramount bothered to do anything with the disc. I look forward to the deleted scenes.

 

[ArthurMy]

I may be mis-remembering, but I don't think Explorers (not THE Explorers) was in scope, I believe it was 1:85 - I saw it two or three times on its initial release and I don't think my memory is failing me on this point.

 

[PeterTHX]

Yes, "Explorers" is 1.85 (1.66 hard matte, Dante's preference before shooting scope with "Small Soldiers")

There are 2 versions of the film: the theatrical cut and the "Special Home Video Version". HDNet actually ran the theatrical cut, which has an entire sequence deleted(the bully & Wolfgang) and the tilt-a-whirl getting away from the kids when they push it home.

The Video version went straight from the dream to Ethan getting punched in the face at the fight. It also added the shot of the Thunder Road in the classroom for the final dream sequence. HDNet of course ran it 16:9 with a rather impressive 5.1 track (it had a 70MM 4.1 6-track discrete mix).

A TRUE deleted scene would be Lori's birthday party, filmed and cut out before release. Nothing special, but you do get to see the kids interacting more.

 

[James L White]

can't wait, great movie

but no River Phoenix commentary?? :wink: Ok, that was a cold, cruel (and lame) joke, sorry :p)

 

[Chris_Marin]

Hi Peter,

are you 100% sure on this ? As both www.eofftv.com and www.imdb.com state that it is 2.35:1. Obviously, they both could be wrong, but it's hardly ever the case.

If you could point me towardsa trustworthy source I'll change the post / article accordingly.

Thanks

 

[Darren Gross]

It's 1.85, trust me.

 

[Chris_Marin]

Ammedned

 

[PhilipG]

This is a DVD I'll buy for the first 2/3 of the movie. I never want to see that dreadful last act again.

 

[PeterTHX]

Chris:

Definately 1.85, saw it theatrically way back in July of 1985.

I also remember reading an article with Dante in the late 80's-early 90's about his frame preference, and it was (at the time) 1.66. Gremlins, Innerspace, Explorers, the 'Burbs (etc) were all hard-matted at 1.66. "Small Soldiers" was his first 2.35 film.

 

[Chris_Marin]

Thanks Peter.

 

[ArthurMy]

The imdb is one of the least trustworthy sources for aspect ratios - they are wrong as often as they are right, which isn't a good thing. I'm glad I wasn't mis-remembering because I pretty much knew Dante hadn't shot in scope back then.

 

[Dean Cooper]

YES!!

Can't wait to get my hands on this

 

[John*P]

Huh?! I thought The Explorers was supposed to get the 2-disc Special Edition treatment??? (I'm not being sarcastic, btw.) I've read about that on a few sites...I guess it was either just a rumor, plans for it were scrapped, or it was info exclusive to a Region 2 release. I remember people being excited about the 2-disc release, as they were hoping that all versions of the movie would be included. (there are 2 or 3 versions, I think) Oh well, at least its coming to DVD...

 

[ArthurMy]

Just out of curiousity: Why do people keep calling it "The" Explorers. Over and over again? The film's title is Explorers. It's always been Explorers, and yet seeming fans of the film just keep on calling it The Explorers.

 

[Craig Sherman]

Go figure people. I often catch my self calling Devil's Advocate "The Devil's Advocate," even though, like with Explorers, there is no "The" in the title.

CDE,

CS

 

[Kevin M]

So it has two deleted scenes but not the trailer....bizarre.

Oh well, coming from The Mount at least it will in all likelihood have a good transfer....would love to have heard Dante's musings on a commentary though, as I recall this one was close to his heart.

 

[Dean Kousoulas]

I'm just happy we're getting this at all. It's one of my favorites as a child.

 

[MikeEckman]

Excellent! I will definitely pick this up in my Rolls Canhardly! I would be pleased with any 16x9 transfer, so whatever they include after that is just icing!