Strange Days BD - when will it be released? - Blu-ray Forum

awko · 08-18-2014, 11:55 AM

When will Strange Days BD be released in the US?

It is one of the best futuristic-cum-dystopian noir alongside Blade Runner. In fact it is one of the most overlooked movies of all time.

Should we start a petition to get it released?

Member-222782 · 08-18-2014, 12:29 PM

Pfft, this is probably stuck in the same limbo as True Lies and Abyss (the film was produced by Cameron's company Lightstorm Entertainment). Don't hold your breath

Geoff D · 08-18-2014, 12:32 PM

It's not even his bloody film though, Kathryn Bigelow directed it.

LOVE this movie, it's a proper head****. Be nice to see a 'Y' added to all those '2K' banners and placards though.

jscoggins · 08-18-2014, 12:34 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=114329

JeffTheMovieGuy · 08-18-2014, 12:34 PM

I'd get it on day one.

sukraj · 08-18-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

I'd get it on day one.

same here

JimDiGriz · 08-18-2014, 12:56 PM

The German second release (dont get the first!) is pretty good - I got it when it was cheap but I dont think its cheap anymore

. Ive no idea on its region status mind.

Its not a great film in my opinion but its certainly one I wanted to own.

EDIT - its region B Locked.

Markgway · 08-18-2014, 01:05 PM

Great film. I'd definitely buy a BD. Come on Fox, get it sorted.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 08-18-2014, 01:33 PM

Recently re-watched Strange Days - Excellent cyberpunk-like film that brings to mind the '90's fascination with virtual reality & the concern/nervousness about Y2K.

Oscar Rothman · 08-18-2014, 01:35 PM

Maybe next year for its 20th annivesary?

bigdaddyhorse · 08-18-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Pfft, this is probably stuck in the same limbo as True Lies and Abyss (the film was produced by Cameron's company Lightstorm Entertainment). Don't hold your breath

My first thought as well, although I also stick Ravenous, Lake Placid and The Edge in that batch of old non-anamorphic Fox dvds that desperately need(ed) a BD release, and so far half have... There is hope, just not a ton of it. I expected it to be at least announced when Hurt Locker had all the Oscar buzz (and wins), but that didn't happen. I also don't think anniversaries have anything to do with Fox's plans or lack thereof. We pass more every year, and then a new "where is True Lies and The Abyss" thread pops up.

James Luckard · 08-18-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

The German second release (dont get the first!) is pretty good - I got it when it was cheap but I dont think its cheap anymore

. Ive no idea on its region status mind.

Its not a great film in my opinion but its certainly one I wanted to own.

EDIT - its region B Locked.

It's also OOP and very expensive. However it is one of those discs where you can play it on some Region A players by hitting "Stop" and then hitting "Menu". I have the disc and have watched it this way.

James Luckard · 08-18-2014, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

It's not even his bloody film though, Kathryn Bigelow directed it.

LOVE this movie, it's a proper head****. Be nice to see a 'Y' added to all those '2K' banners and placards though.

But he did write, produce and edit it... So there's that. (I've read that he couldn't receive credit as an editor because he was not in the union, he joined before making TITANIC the following year.)

soaptrail · 08-31-2018, 07:30 PM

Maybe Disney buying Fox will fix all this since they are opening Avatar land. I really want to buy this movie. I can stream it on HBO Now but i would have to sign up for a free trial and there is no way the ending with all the confetti will look good streamed. Plus now I want this in 4K!

soaptrail · 03-07-2019, 12:41 PM

Now that Abyss is being remastered anyone have hope this will be remastered down the line after True Lies and other James Cameron movies?

hockeyshark91 · 03-10-2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

The German second release (dont get the first!) is pretty good - I got it when it was cheap but I dont think its cheap anymore

. Ive no idea on its region status mind.

Its not a great film in my opinion but its certainly one I wanted to own.

EDIT - its region B Locked.

Kinowelt released two differently packaged ones. I had both, only have the digipiack now, and both looked to be the exact same dic.
Or do you mean the Koch Media by "second release"? I was going to pick that one up till I came across the Kinowelt digipack at a great price.

soaptrail · 06-18-2019, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Daredevil666

Don't count on it. Abyss is getting some treatment in 4K because the visuals tie-in with Avatar 2. So it's purely greed motivated.

True Lies and Strange Days will never get remastered same as Point Break, all those masters are about 20+ years old, Cameron doesn't care about those anymore.

True Lies would make money for Fox err I mean Disney but Strange Days is a very niche movie.

iLuv3M3 · 12-27-2020, 02:33 AM

Why is there still no Strange Days bd, or better yet, why isn't it even available on streaming services?

Jay H. · 12-27-2020, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by iLuv3M3

Why is there still no Strange Days bd, or better yet, why isn't it even available on streaming services?

I bought my first region-free player for this very movie (Region B from Germany). It was released by Fox in the states and was made by James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment, so there may never be a Region A Blu-ray.

Monterey Jack · 12-27-2020, 02:55 AM

How's the German edition?

08-18-2014, 11:55 AM	#1
awko Junior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:390	Strange Days BD - when will it be released? When will Strange Days BD be released in the US? It is one of the best futuristic-cum-dystopian noir alongside Blade Runner. In fact it is one of the most overlooked movies of all time. Should we start a petition to get it released?

08-18-2014, 01:33 PM	#9
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Recently re-watched Strange Days - Excellent cyberpunk-like film that brings to mind the '90's fascination with virtual reality & the concern/nervousness about Y2K. Last edited by AnamorphicWidescreen; 08-18-2014 at 01:36 PM.

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08-18-2014, 12:29 PM	#2
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Pfft, this is probably stuck in the same limbo as True Lies and Abyss (the film was produced by Cameron's company Lightstorm Entertainment). Don't hold your breath

08-18-2014, 12:32 PM	#3
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	It's not even his bloody film though, Kathryn Bigelow directed it. LOVE this movie, it's a proper head****. Be nice to see a 'Y' added to all those '2K' banners and placards though.

08-18-2014, 12:34 PM	#4
jscoggins Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Trading Score:115	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=114329

08-18-2014, 12:34 PM	#5
JeffTheMovieGuy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Jacksonville, Florida 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:331	I'd get it on day one.

08-18-2014, 12:56 PM	#7
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:647 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11	The German second release (dont get the first!) is pretty good - I got it when it was cheap but I dont think its cheap anymore . Ive no idea on its region status mind. Its not a great film in my opinion but its certainly one I wanted to own. EDIT - its region B Locked.

08-18-2014, 01:05 PM	#8
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	Great film. I'd definitely buy a BD. Come on Fox, get it sorted.

08-18-2014, 01:35 PM	#10
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Maybe next year for its 20th annivesary?

08-31-2018, 07:30 PM	#14
soaptrail Expert Member Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:233 MA collection:211 Digital collection:74 iTunes collection:33 Trading Score:9	Maybe Disney buying Fox will fix all this since they are opening Avatar land. I really want to buy this movie. I can stream it on HBO Now but i would have to sign up for a free trial and there is no way the ending with all the confetti will look good streamed. Plus now I want this in 4K!

03-07-2019, 12:41 PM	#15
soaptrail Expert Member Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:233 MA collection:211 Digital collection:74 iTunes collection:33 Trading Score:9	Now that Abyss is being remastered anyone have hope this will be remastered down the line after True Lies and other James Cameron movies?

12-27-2020, 02:33 AM	#18
iLuv3M3 Active Member Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:362 DVD collection:325 Digital collection:146 Trading Score:50	Why is there still no Strange Days bd, or better yet, why isn't it even available on streaming services?

12-27-2020, 02:55 AM	#20
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	How's the German edition?

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