Predator...Anyone know of another release? - Blu-ray Forum

ridergroov1 · 11-15-2009, 12:28 PM

Hi folks. I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything, which I doubt already, about a Predator re-release. One of my favs of all time but I thought the video on it was so so and there were no extras really. Just wondering. I keep getting tempted when I see if to $10 bucks but I'm trying not to buy into the double dips. Yes I know it's only 10 bucks but, I'd love to hold out and see it with some really great video if that has the possibility of happening sometime soon. Thanks.

blu_sharpy · 11-15-2009, 01:01 PM

I don't think Fox has any intent to start double dipping. I was hoping that they would re-release Night At The Museum with extras to tie in with Night At The Museum 2 but they didn't. If i were you i would buy it for 10 bucks, its an OK release and the A/V isn't too bad. I don't think a double dip will be happening anytime in the near future.

Steve · 11-15-2009, 01:16 PM

There's been no news that I'm aware of either. Also this is one of those movies that (as I understand it) was shot on a lower quality/cheaper film stock and therefore will never look like Iron Man or Transformers. From what I've read, the current blu-ray is probably as good as it's ever going to get.

ridergroov1 · 11-15-2009, 01:49 PM

Ahh...Alright. Didn't know if there was a possibility or not. Or any of the specifics.. Thanks for your insight. I think I'll just put it on my Christmas list

Captain Rex Kramer · 11-15-2009, 02:07 PM

You do realize that as soon as you get it, you'll find out about some super duper version coming out in the near future. (sigh) Murphy's Law. I loved the film, too, and I remember seeing this film in theaters and though it looked quite vibrant. I was rather disappointed to read the reviews about the subpar A/V. Oh well. At 10 bucks, you should get it.

ridergroov1 · 11-15-2009, 02:09 PM

Yeah that always happens. The following week after I buy it they will release it with some extra 30 minutes they found hidden in a time capsule fully remastered.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-15-2009, 02:22 PM

For $10, you can't go wrong. It will be a long time before it is double dipped, if ever.

Filmmaker · 11-15-2009, 02:28 PM

He does ask a fair question; Fox's domestic BD of THE SIEGE has zero extras but the Brazilian and Hong Kong ones feature all the ones that were previously on the DVD. But in PREDATOR's case, alas, no, barebones is all we've got...

ridergroov1 · 11-15-2009, 03:31 PM

The main reason I ask is because I have the DVD version which is awesome. Loads of extras, great packaging, etc. They didnt' include any of this stuff on the blu so I figure, like a lot of times, they are holding the extras for the next release so they can double dip. I can't see any other reason for Fox not to include all that great stuff in the blu release if this is the only release we can expect. It's not like we are scrounging for space on they blu discs.

MikeE · 11-15-2009, 03:39 PM

Robert Rodriguez is currently producing a sequel to the first Predator film called "Predators", based on a script he wrote in the '90s. I'm hoping the first film will be remastered and reissued with the extras from the special edition DVD to coincide with the release. We'll see....

MaCruz · 11-15-2009, 03:45 PM

It would be great if they re-released to movie. IMO, this is one of these movies where the PQ starts out awful, but gets better thru out the movie.

gvortex7 · 11-15-2009, 03:46 PM

If you want all of the extra features, then just buy the special edition DVD that was released in 2004. I have that as well as the Blu-ray version of Predator.

ridergroov1 · 11-15-2009, 04:08 PM

Yeah I have that DVD as well. The main problem is the sub par video of the current blu release although from what I read, that is the nature of the film and probably doubtful they will be able to do much more than they already have with it.

The thought of the aforementioned "Predators" frightens me.

Zen_Amako · 11-15-2009, 04:17 PM

Just think, this was one of the Fox titles that was $39.99 when it first came out (along with RoboCop, Commando, Carrie, etc.). Every time I see it for $9.99 (or less), I kind of go

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ridergroov1 · 11-15-2009, 04:20 PM

Yeah really. In a few years time you will see all these blus in the 5.99 bargain bin.

Kryptonic · 11-15-2009, 06:48 PM

The current Blu-Ray looks and sounds as best as could be expected from the film given the age and source material. For $10, it's a no brainer.

csdot · 11-15-2009, 07:06 PM

predator is easily one of my favorite movies and this release left me completely satisfied. unless you are a grain-hater this is as good as predator will probably ever be.

Sky_Captain · 11-15-2009, 08:52 PM

Not again...

carter155523 · 11-15-2009, 09:43 PM

I love Predator and to be honest I have waited to purchase it due to the fact that there are special features for this movie out there that contain deleted scenes and I tend to stay away from movies with bare bone special features!

Idioteque... · 11-15-2009, 10:27 PM

Be happy with your dvd release. Better packaging anyway and it's the best the film will look. It doesn't have that great of a source material but it still gives you that guerilla feel, sadly it's no Rescue Dawn.

11-15-2009, 12:28 PM	#1
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Predator...Anyone know of another release? Hi folks. I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything, which I doubt already, about a Predator re-release. One of my favs of all time but I thought the video on it was so so and there were no extras really. Just wondering. I keep getting tempted when I see if to $10 bucks but I'm trying not to buy into the double dips. Yes I know it's only 10 bucks but, I'd love to hold out and see it with some really great video if that has the possibility of happening sometime soon. Thanks.

11-15-2009, 02:07 PM	#5
Captain Rex Kramer Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Warfield, England Blu-ray collection:400 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:1	Murphy's Law You do realize that as soon as you get it, you'll find out about some super duper version coming out in the near future. (sigh) Murphy's Law. I loved the film, too, and I remember seeing this film in theaters and though it looked quite vibrant. I was rather disappointed to read the reviews about the subpar A/V. Oh well. At 10 bucks, you should get it.

11-15-2009, 03:39 PM	#10
MikeE New Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:550	Predator double dip Robert Rodriguez is currently producing a sequel to the first Predator film called "Predators", based on a script he wrote in the '90s. I'm hoping the first film will be remastered and reissued with the extras from the special edition DVD to coincide with the release. We'll see....

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11-15-2009, 01:01 PM	#2
blu_sharpy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:743 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	I don't think Fox has any intent to start double dipping. I was hoping that they would re-release Night At The Museum with extras to tie in with Night At The Museum 2 but they didn't. If i were you i would buy it for 10 bucks, its an OK release and the A/V isn't too bad. I don't think a double dip will be happening anytime in the near future.

11-15-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	There's been no news that I'm aware of either. Also this is one of those movies that (as I understand it) was shot on a lower quality/cheaper film stock and therefore will never look like Iron Man or Transformers. From what I've read, the current blu-ray is probably as good as it's ever going to get.

11-15-2009, 01:49 PM	#4
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Ahh...Alright. Didn't know if there was a possibility or not. Or any of the specifics.. Thanks for your insight. I think I'll just put it on my Christmas list

11-15-2009, 02:09 PM	#6
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah that always happens. The following week after I buy it they will release it with some extra 30 minutes they found hidden in a time capsule fully remastered.

11-15-2009, 02:22 PM	#7
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	For $10, you can't go wrong. It will be a long time before it is double dipped, if ever.

11-15-2009, 02:28 PM	#8
Filmmaker Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Home Theater Gallery:90 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:3145 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:24	He does ask a fair question; Fox's domestic BD of THE SIEGE has zero extras but the Brazilian and Hong Kong ones feature all the ones that were previously on the DVD. But in PREDATOR's case, alas, no, barebones is all we've got...

11-15-2009, 03:31 PM	#9
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	The main reason I ask is because I have the DVD version which is awesome. Loads of extras, great packaging, etc. They didnt' include any of this stuff on the blu so I figure, like a lot of times, they are holding the extras for the next release so they can double dip. I can't see any other reason for Fox not to include all that great stuff in the blu release if this is the only release we can expect. It's not like we are scrounging for space on they blu discs.

11-15-2009, 03:45 PM	#11
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	It would be great if they re-released to movie. IMO, this is one of these movies where the PQ starts out awful, but gets better thru out the movie.

11-15-2009, 03:46 PM	#12
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	If you want all of the extra features, then just buy the special edition DVD that was released in 2004. I have that as well as the Blu-ray version of Predator.

11-15-2009, 04:08 PM	#13
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah I have that DVD as well. The main problem is the sub par video of the current blu release although from what I read, that is the nature of the film and probably doubtful they will be able to do much more than they already have with it. The thought of the aforementioned "Predators" frightens me.

11-15-2009, 04:17 PM	#14
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Just think, this was one of the Fox titles that was $39.99 when it first came out (along with RoboCop, Commando, Carrie, etc.). Every time I see it for $9.99 (or less), I kind of go .

11-15-2009, 04:20 PM	#15
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah really. In a few years time you will see all these blus in the 5.99 bargain bin.

11-15-2009, 06:48 PM	#16
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	The current Blu-Ray looks and sounds as best as could be expected from the film given the age and source material. For $10, it's a no brainer.

11-15-2009, 07:06 PM	#17
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	predator is easily one of my favorite movies and this release left me completely satisfied. unless you are a grain-hater this is as good as predator will probably ever be.

11-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#18
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Not again...

11-15-2009, 09:43 PM	#19
carter155523 Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1663 DVD collection:568 Digital collection:32 Trading Score:357	I love Predator and to be honest I have waited to purchase it due to the fact that there are special features for this movie out there that contain deleted scenes and I tend to stay away from movies with bare bone special features!

11-15-2009, 10:27 PM	#20
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	Be happy with your dvd release. Better packaging anyway and it's the best the film will look. It doesn't have that great of a source material but it still gives you that guerilla feel, sadly it's no Rescue Dawn.

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