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BLADE RUNNER restoration details from de Lauzirika

post #1 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:08pm
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Finally . .

some hard definitivie info on the sources for the BLADE RUNNER restorations
from Charles de Lauzirka quoted in MILLIMETER July/Aug 2007.

http://digitalcontentproducer.com/mi...o_real_deal_2/

Great news -- they did in fact go back to the original 35 mm camera negatives for a 4K scan . . . also scanned the 65mm effects elements
to 4K.

This will TRULY be mind blowing.


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post #2 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:11pm
Wow sweet, this is going to probably the best overall HD release so far for either format.
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post #3 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:12pm
can't wait
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post #4 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:14pm
More $ out of my pocket!
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post #5 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:17pm
Sorry - I have to!

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post #6 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:17pm
Thanks for posting this article... what a great read. I'm definitely looking forward to this more than any other title this year. Can't wait!
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post #7 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:18pm
The Box Set!

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post #8 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:19pm
wow, lots of interesting info there. so excited for this release, but i can't decide if i should get blu ray or hd-dvd . . . . Are there any differences between the versions?
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post #9 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:23pm
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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart View Post

The Box Set!


I guess some people like all that extra stuff.

Can't wait for the film, I've got the 'complete' addition (version without the above extras) on preorder.
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post #10 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:34pm
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Originally Posted by sharkcohen View Post

I guess some people like all that extra stuff.

Can't wait for the film, I've got the 'complete' addition (version without the above extras) on preorder.

Well, I love this movie, and I am a sucker for special sets if I truly love a particular film, so I have ordered everything. Also I plan to give a lowly sd dvd set to a friend for Christmas since she does not yet have an hd tv.
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post #11 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:35pm
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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart View Post

Sorry - I have to!


Is that a screen shot from the blu-ray version. Just wanted to say that before someone said it of the HD-DVD version.
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post #12 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:37pm
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I think The Final Cut is the best version of them all. The picture and sound on it are just astounding. We really put a lot of work into the restoration, and we transferred the actual original neg at 4K, and it just looks stunning. Even more stunning are the visual effects, which were originally 65mm elements, then scanned at 8K. It looks like 3D. It's so sharp, with all these details that I'd never seen before.

*drool*

Does anyone know what cities this will be playing?
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post #13 of 70
9/6/07 at 1:39pm
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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart View Post

The Box Set!


Oh Bugger! I can see a lot of loose discs are going to be floating around. They need to have a security tab for each disc like the have on the outside of some cases. Then you just break off the tab after you receive it.
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post #14 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:05pm
Holy smokers that is a box set all right !

Art
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post #15 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:09pm
Blade Runner - Missing Hospital Scene - When Decker visits Holden in the hospital afetr Leon has shot him in the opening scene of the movie.

This famous scene was never cut into any of the versions of Blade Runner (so far). It may be in the Final Cut - but unknown. (same with Work Print Version)

Just scroll down until you see the Cyan colored title:

"Hospital"

http://www.brmovie.com/Downloads/Media/index.htm
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post #16 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:13pm
Sill waiting for an explainiation as to how/why WB is selling a (5) HD DVD/BD disc set for MSRP $39.99

?
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post #17 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:22pm
Nice, thanks for the link, excellent read! And this is not the only one getting this care, Cool Hand Luke is getting the same treatment! =)
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post #18 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart View Post

Sill waiting for an explainiation as to how/why WB is selling a (5) HD DVD/BD disc set for MSRP $39.99

?

An early christmas present from them?
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post #19 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:29pm
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Originally Posted by evolver View Post

*drool*

Does anyone know what cities this will be playing?

Initially LA and NYC then a limited Engagement in other cities. I believe the opening date is 10/05/07

No schedule published yet.
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post #20 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:30pm
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Originally Posted by Schils View Post

Nice, thanks for the link, excellent read! And this is not the only one getting this care, Cool Hand Luke is getting the same treatment! =)

As is BONNIE & CLYDE

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post #21 of 70
9/6/07 at 2:30pm
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Originally Posted by khwiggins2 View Post

Is that a screen shot from the blu-ray version. Just wanted to say that before someone said it of the HD-DVD version.

Neither - the "official" Lobby Poster.
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post #22 of 70
9/6/07 at 3:00pm
Too awesome. I can't wait for this release.
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post #23 of 70
9/6/07 at 3:04pm
blade runner the final cut is opening on october 5th in LA and new york.

Jacob
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post #24 of 70
9/6/07 at 3:09pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob305 View Post

blade runner the final cut is opening on october 5th in LA and new york.

Jacob

Thank you for the correct date - fixed my post to reflect change
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post #25 of 70
9/6/07 at 3:12pm
I'm drooling for the 5 disc complete version . I haven't gotten around to watching BR just yet and was going to check out the DVD until I heard the announcement for this set. soooooooo going to pick this up for the price WB is giving it to us for .
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post #26 of 70
9/30/07 at 6:26am
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For the new director’s cut, the special-effects footage was digitally scanned at 8,000 lines per frame, four times the resolution of most restorations, and then meticulously retouched. The results look almost 3-D.

From this Sunday's "A Cult Classic Restored, Again" article by Fred Kaplan (in the 9/30/07 NY Times movie section). -- John
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post #27 of 70
9/30/07 at 6:33am
Can't wait... saw it on TV in HD a few months back and thought it looked amazing for its age... if this one looks that much better... it should be a must buy for everybody.
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post #28 of 70
9/30/07 at 6:55am
If you live in the LA or NYC areas - make it a point and go see this movie in a theater. No matter how good the HDM will be - it will pale in comparison to a giant screen presentation. This is a movie that you really have to see on a big screen to get all the eye candy that was put into it.

I believe it will be playing at the Ziegfield in NYC - 30'x60' screen with a Meyers sound system.
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post #29 of 70
9/30/07 at 8:45am
This sounds ABSOLUTELY amazing!

It is quite unusual when the original camera negative is pulled out for a "treasure" like Blade Runner. And to scan it at 4K is truly OUTSTANDING. There is NO DOUBT that this presentation will be the very best transfer that we have ever seen for this film.

I ordered both collector sets - the regular and the metal case. I'm sure one or the other will have some real sentimental value down the road.

THANKS FOR THIS NEWS!! I am truly STOKED!
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Originally Posted by captaincelluloid View Post

Finally . .

some hard definitivie info on the sources for the BLADE RUNNER restorations
from Charles de Lauzirka quoted in MILLIMETER July/Aug 2007.

http://digitalcontentproducer.com/mi...o_real_deal_2/

Great news -- they did in fact go back to the original 35 mm camera negatives for a 4K scan . . . also scanned the 65mm effects elements
to 4K.

This will TRULY be mind blowing.


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post #30 of 70
9/30/07 at 9:22am
I tried the link using Firefox, and it just gives me an advert for 15 seconds then as soon as the 15 seconds are up, it shows the same advert again, for 15 seconds. I'm going to wait another 15 seconds and see what happens next, maybe eventually it might show me the article
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