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Post by bigphan1990 on May 31, 2012 21:38:09 GMT -5
Not a joke!!! Phantasm II is coming to Blu-ray thanks to Shout! (and that's not all!): www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/167799-halloween-ii-halloween-iii-special-edition-blu-rays-a-more-on-the-way"Debuting this September, SCREAM FACTORY boasts a scary slate of fan-favorite thrillers from the 1980s, many of which have never been available on Blu-ray before. Titles include Halloween II and TERROR TRAIN, (both starring “Scream Queen” Jamie Lee Curtis); the 30th Anniversary release of Halloween III: Season of the Witch; THEY LIVE from director John Carpenter (The Thing); Peter Benchley’s THE ISLAND starring Michael Caine, THE FUNHOUSE from director Tobe Hooper (Poltergeist); the nightmarish PHANTASM II; and the much-anticipated DVD debuts of DEADLY BLESSING, directed by Wes Craven (Scream) and featuring Sharon Stone in an early role, and DEATH VALLEY starring Peter Billingsley (A Christmas Story). Each title will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, and most will be released in a “Collector’s Edition” packed with new bonus content, archival materials, a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible wrap with original theatrical key art and more!" Who'd to thought the last entry to get a R1 release would be the first one to get a Blu-ray treatment!!! Hope this will persuade Anchor Bay to release the others. ;D SLIGHT-ISH EDIT: I do want to point to those who still collect DVDs (or who don't own a Blu-ray player yet) a CE DVD will be available too. UPDATE: Since Scream has announced the new CE Blu-ray and DVD is set for Spring 2013, I've updated the title of the topic.
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Post by phantasm2009 on May 31, 2012 22:28:29 GMT -5
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Post by DustinM on Jun 1, 2012 6:35:05 GMT -5
Wow. I thought they'd be sitting on this announcement a little longer. Special feature work is still in the early stages, but if you saw the recent Evil Dead II Bluray, you can expect something comparable for P2. It's gonna be an exciting release!!!
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Post by lmsunshine on Jun 1, 2012 11:33:43 GMT -5
Not a joke!!! Phantasm II is coming to Blu-ray thanks to Shout! Who'd to thought the last entry to get a R1 release would be the first one to get a Blu-ray treatment!!! Hope this will persuade Anchor Bay to release the others. ;D and a big THANKS to YOU!!!
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Post by bigphan1990 on Jun 1, 2012 13:33:16 GMT -5
and a big THANKS to YOU!!! Aw, I'm flattered. ;D You're welcome!
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Post by vitaman2007 on Jun 3, 2012 7:44:15 GMT -5
Maybe Phantasmagoria included? I would double dip then.
I've been waiting for THEY LIVE, I've held off for the longest time.
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Post by bigphan1990 on Jun 3, 2012 11:27:44 GMT -5
Maybe Phantasmagoria included? I think that should be saved for the Phantasm Blu-ray. You know Dustin, you should post this news over at the Archives whenever you get the chance.
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Post by bigphan1990 on Jun 11, 2012 15:07:27 GMT -5
A clue from Cliff via Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScreamFactoryDVD"My favorite Phantasm moment was talking to Don Coscarelli on the phone last Friday... and that's all I'm saying..." Good chance of new extras, perhaps?
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Post by 4barrelhemi on Jun 11, 2012 20:23:44 GMT -5
This just blows my mind. It took FOREVER to get P2 on dvd and now its getting the Blu Ray treatment!
Bring it on!!!
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Post by DustinM on Jun 12, 2012 18:07:08 GMT -5
Maybe Phantasmagoria included? I would double dip then. I've been waiting for THEY LIVE, I've held off for the longest time. Don't count on Phantasmagoria being included. SHOUT has contracted Red Shirt Pictures to make all new supplements - including something that ought to far outshine P2's segment in Phantasmagoria.
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Post by bigphan1990 on Jun 12, 2012 21:16:24 GMT -5
And I like said, should we the full uncut Phantasmagoria documentary in the US, I got a good bet it will be on the Phantasm Blu-ray once it's released. Anyway, great to hear about Red Shirt making new extras! Goodie! ;D
Incidentally is/was their any consideration to include Greg Nicotero: The Gory Days featurette for the new release?
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Post by bigphan1990 on Jul 11, 2012 23:27:33 GMT -5
Some more info from Michael Felscher told by Blu-ray forum member Frightener22: forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?p=6179165&posted=1#post6179165"Felscher admitted that at this time it appears that "Phantasm II" will most likely be the most stacked release as far as features. Interviews, commentaries... the whole nine are apparently planned for that one." Hate to say it, but I think this is gonna definitely put the Anchor Bay release of Phantasm to shame.
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Post by playgames1970 on Jul 12, 2012 21:19:12 GMT -5
Maybe Phantasmagoria included? I would double dip then. I've been waiting for THEY LIVE, I've held off for the longest time. Is there a similar release of They Live coming as well? I've had They Live on DVD for years, but always wished it had at the very least a director or actor commentary on it, which it doesn't. They Live is another film that for me has some just painfully cringe inducing moments in it, and yet it's also one of my favorite films ever, too...similar to my views on the Phantasm films, which I can recognize as sporting some major flaws, but also featuring some stuff that is just remarkable in execution as well. If they're doing a special release on Phantasm II as well as They Live, I'll be a happy camper!
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Post by bigphan1990 on Jul 14, 2012 9:46:13 GMT -5
Is there a similar release of They Live coming as well? Yes, a Collector's Edition of They Live is scheduled for November!
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Post by floyd on Jul 14, 2012 13:47:25 GMT -5
It's a great news!
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Post by 1hearseman on Jul 18, 2012 16:41:07 GMT -5
I hope they use my footage of Angus & Don hosting that hearse stuffing contest at the Pacific theatre on Hollywood Blvd! And I believe Don had hired a video crew during the making of the film to shoot behind the scenes footage! There is also KNB's video footage of make up applications, etc.
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Post by 1hearseman on Jul 23, 2012 18:35:24 GMT -5
Well, what do you know, a fellow from Shout Factory just shot me a message today asking about using my footage from P2! So it looks like my P2 footage will see the light of day after all! I'll keep you all posted!
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Post by bigphan1990 on Jul 23, 2012 23:35:47 GMT -5
Congrats Guy!
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Post by 1hearseman on Jul 28, 2012 18:04:19 GMT -5
I talked to Angus last night and he has given his permission/blessings to allow me to give all my P2 video footage to Shout Factory to use for their release! So the BALL is rolling! I'll be giving them all the video of the hearse stuffing contest, all the Movie Time segments with Angus being interviewed in the back of the hearse, James Le Gros & Angus chatting in their trailer at the outdoor location of the house blowing up and Angus pretending like he's choking James! And my footage of the house blowing up. Can't wait for the fans to finally see ALL this footage from 25 yrs ago! My original VHS tapes are still in AMAZING condition!
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Post by scubasteve on Jul 29, 2012 9:50:20 GMT -5
That's great news, can't wait to see that footage. I can just picture the two of them sat about shooting the breeze and Angus throttling James!
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