Not a huge fan of Blade Runner as a film, it can be rather vapid in spots, but it still looks fantastic and with the docos' etc. they're probably the reasons I'll buy this:
Link: http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/br2007/announce.html
Tempting. I'm not a fan of the whole Deckard-is-a-replicant line that Ridley scott is intent on pushing these days though.
I'm not a fan of the whole Deckard/replicant idea either and I think Scott has been a bit of an insincere bullshitter over the years, but I'm buying it for the history of it and the fact that a lot of it's appeal is really down to the sterling work the FX crew put into it and Vangelis' music.
Dunno - but I will buy the rumoured rejigged Vangelis soundtrack referred to here (but then I am a massive Vangelis fan so...)
Link: Fredrick Rousseau drops a hint
sadly that Vangelis album seems to be music "inspired" by Blade Runner.
Argeed - But the "official" soundtrack also features tracks which don't appear in the movie. Vangelis can be a bit contrary when it comes to releasing soundtracks. He's never released the soundtracks from Missing, The Bounty, or Bitter Moon for example.
I think, but I may be wrong, Vangellis didn't want to gain a rep as just a soundtrack writer so doesn't release soundtrack albums of films he worked on.
I would have thought it was the studio that would have the say on what soundtracks are released, but there you go. That's what I heard.
Also, Decard being a replicant makes so much sense, it works for me.
I'll be getting this.
mmm the interesting thing about the Bladerunner soundtrack is that one is mentioned in the end titles of the original release, and when one wasn't forthcoming Warner Brothers simply got a bunch of session guys to cobble one together hence the "New America Orchestra". I think the reason why he didn't release this (until later) and other soundtracks is all wrapped in record company politics. It's interesting to note that pretty much as soon as Vangelis joined Warner Brothers his version of the soundtrack (et al) was released. There was certainly something going on in the mid /late 80's as around the same time as Bladerunner he released a couple of other albums - on Polydor Soil Festivities (superb BTW) and then The Private Collection with Jon Anderson. Now normally I won't even mention this but the long track on this album sounds (Horizon) hellish like Bladerunners opening titles.
Still as a fan I'm hopeful that one day I'll get to hear the "lost" soundtracks to Missing, The Bounty and Bitter Moon, and the rest of the stuff he's recorded, played but never released (i.e Frankenstein - Modern Prometheus and his other ballet scores) or even the missing "Arista" era albums.
I'll be buying the final cut at least, I may even shell out for the 5-disc briefcase edition, if I'm feeling whimsical. :)
Blade Runner really is one of my favourite films, I think it gets better with every watch, and it's very tempting to have every single version of the film in my possession. (I've only seen the Director's Cut)
I'm not usually much of a collector but for Blade Runner I think I may end up buying the 5 disc brief case edition. Glad to see Scott is doing such a comprehensive release of all versions of the film and I can't wait to see the feature length doc. Is it by the smae people who did the Tron one, cos that was great. I'm a little concerned as to what the "final cut" will be like as I think Scott's sensibilities have changed over the years and his stuff is a bit more mainstream now, none of his films since Bladerunner and Alien have been as good really, imho.
Blade Runner is a Science Fiction classic and Re-defined the genre. I've been waiting for this for a LONG time! With this and the remastered Kubrick collection, it's going to be an expensive Christmas.
Here are video samples of what's coming up in the DVD box set, and it's quite impressive, some major deleted scenes that I don't think anyone was aware of and the redone Zhora chase:
Link: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800037822/video/3485021/;_ylt=Alp5D0DZpA4nMztkBfh98PlfVXcA
Thanks for posting those! Consider me well and trully tantalised!
I wasn't expecting that unused clip of Gaff talking about metaphysics in the tailer for the documentary.
I'll be getting the 4 disc set I think. A proper finished version at last and now we also know it's going to be the best quality possible rather than the odds and ends we've had before, but might as well have them as well ;)
how much is the 5 disc super dooper version in the case etc?
I thinks its about $80 so should be around £40 mark.
I think I'll treat myself to that one for christmas, give me something to watch over the hols.
nother article on the new Blade Runner releaseThere's also talk of a sequel too, although whether that will happen is doubtful. At least it's on Ridley Scott's mind...
Personally I wonder if it works better as a stand-alone film though since it leaves certain answers ambiguous. A sequel would probably give those answers... which is interesting in it's own way of course, but I like how the film is subject to interpretation....
Sorry, the link should read 'Another...' I dropped the A.
Incidentally, I'd love to plump for the case version but I reckon it'll be too expensive. I'll have to wait and see. It's at least nice to know that there is a 2 disk 'final cut' version available for those of us on the budget... (and I have the so called Director's cut already) but I would have liked to have the full box-set with all versions, theatrical release included.