Aliens (1986) (30th Anniversary Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 06-28-2016, 12:30 PM

Fox will be releasing Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition on September 13 in North America, according to Amazon Canada.

https://www.amazon.ca/Aliens-Anniver...12056&sr=1-120

imsounoriginal · 06-28-2016, 12:39 PM

Any new extras/goodies? Or just a repackage?

Akijama · 06-28-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Any new extras/goodies? Or just a repackage?

No idea. Knowing Fox, probably just a repackage.

Member-222782 · 06-28-2016, 01:17 PM

There's a guy on another thread blaming collectors for studios only doing re-releases. I'd like to see who he'll blame this on. Fox: forget about Aliens - give us The Abyss and True Lies.

The Great Owl · 06-28-2016, 01:26 PM

The existing Blu-ray of Aliens is quite a stunner as is, although there is some debate about the authenticity of the look compared to its original theatrical release.

HD Goofnut · 06-28-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The existing Blu-ray of Aliens is quite a stunner as is, although there is some debate about the authenticity of the look compared to its original theatrical release.

I thought it was proven that the teal was closer to what Cameron had on film just like with The Terminator. The magenta tint of the Aliens DVD was certainly wrong.

Himmel · 06-28-2016, 01:41 PM

There was article posted on reddit that said that there were a couple of scenes added that no one has seen yet, and the Burke scene was also reincorporated back in. But of course it was removed.

bigdaddyhorse · 06-28-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I thought it was proven that the teal was closer to what Cameron had on film just like with The Terminator. The magenta tint of the Aliens DVD was certainly wrong.

For every bit of proof, there will be a bit of un-proof and people on each side defending their views like their children. It's not a debate that will ever end which is why I choose to stay on the sidelines and just enjoy my movies however I can.

Yeah, another re-issue with a nice new cover (I would hope) and maybe some swag like the first film got a couple years ago. Pass.

imsounoriginal · 06-28-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

No idea. Knowing Fox, probably just a repackage.

If so, easy pass for me. Shame they're not announcing a UHD release, even if it's only this one instead of the set. (Maybe next year with Covenant?)

McCrutchy · 06-28-2016, 01:47 PM

This isn't surprising, really, considering this was available to order months ago, on Alien Day:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=276763

The exact same thing happened with Alien two years ago:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=245104

At the same time, the US got the 35th Anniversary repackaged disc.

Unfortunately, all the discs outside of Japan are identical, and even the "new" Japanese discs use identical encodes, but simply toss out any non-Japanese dubs and replace them with the existing Japanese dub tracks from previous video and television versions.

The Great Owl · 06-28-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I thought it was proven that the teal was closer to what Cameron had on film just like with The Terminator. The magenta tint of the Aliens DVD was certainly wrong.

That's what I'm leaning toward.

The existing Blu-ray of Aliens works for me anyway, regardless of the debate.

Will. · 06-28-2016, 02:16 PM

With a really cool repackaging I would bite, since it's one of my favorites.

bigrob · 06-28-2016, 02:20 PM

FYI Trevor Steedman (Pvt Wierzbowski) passed away a few days ago

http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2016/06/26/...n-dies-age-62/

never had the chance to meet him sadly

Egons Ghost · 06-28-2016, 02:39 PM

30 years...Wierzbowski gone... feelin' old.

gigan72 · 06-28-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Will.

With a really cool repackaging I would bite, since it's one of my favorites.

Same here, but if it they just add new cover art and nothing else i'll pass.

starsteam · 06-28-2016, 03:03 PM

Would be nice if it came with collectibles like the Alien 35th Anniversary edition did. With that, new packaging, and a digital copy, I'd probably double dip.

Gerby · 06-28-2016, 03:21 PM

Seeing it on the big screen in 70mm in October!

HD Goofnut · 06-28-2016, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerby

Seeing it on the big screen in 70mm in October!

Is this being screened in the states?

dvdmike · 06-28-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerby

Seeing it on the big screen in 70mm in October!

I am seeing the same in two weeks

Hellraiserfan · 06-28-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The existing Blu-ray of Aliens is quite a stunner as is, although there is some debate about the authenticity of the look compared to its original theatrical release.

At the end of July I'll be seeing Aliens on the big screen in 70mm. I don't have a photographic memory but I'll do my best to remember how it looks.

06-28-2016, 12:30 PM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Aliens (1986) (30th Anniversary Edition) Fox will be releasing Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition on September 13 in North America, according to Amazon Canada. https://www.amazon.ca/Aliens-Anniver...12056&sr=1-120 Last edited by Scottie; 02-26-2017 at 02:41 PM.

06-28-2016, 12:39 PM	#2
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Any new extras/goodies? Or just a repackage?

06-28-2016, 01:17 PM	#4
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	There's a guy on another thread blaming collectors for studios only doing re-releases. I'd like to see who he'll blame this on. Fox: forget about Aliens - give us The Abyss and True Lies.

06-28-2016, 01:26 PM	#5
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	The existing Blu-ray of Aliens is quite a stunner as is, although there is some debate about the authenticity of the look compared to its original theatrical release.

06-28-2016, 01:41 PM	#7
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	There was article posted on reddit that said that there were a couple of scenes added that no one has seen yet, and the Burke scene was also reincorporated back in. But of course it was removed.

06-28-2016, 01:47 PM	#10
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	This isn't surprising, really, considering this was available to order months ago, on Alien Day: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=276763 The exact same thing happened with Alien two years ago: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=245104 At the same time, the US got the 35th Anniversary repackaged disc. Unfortunately, all the discs outside of Japan are identical, and even the "new" Japanese discs use identical encodes, but simply toss out any non-Japanese dubs and replace them with the existing Japanese dub tracks from previous video and television versions.

06-28-2016, 02:16 PM	#12
Will. Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:MN Blu-ray collection:313 Digital collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:94	With a really cool repackaging I would bite, since it's one of my favorites.

06-28-2016, 02:20 PM	#13
bigrob Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Staines Massive Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:528 Blu-ray collection:1902 DVD collection:270 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:106	FYI Trevor Steedman (Pvt Wierzbowski) passed away a few days ago http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2016/06/26/...n-dies-age-62/ never had the chance to meet him sadly

06-28-2016, 02:39 PM	#14
Egons Ghost Expert Member Member since:Dec 2013 Location:666**, ZIP Code of the Damned	30 years...Wierzbowski gone... feelin' old.

06-28-2016, 03:03 PM	#16
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:455 Blu-ray collection:5465 DVD collection:3246 Digital collection:1329 Trading Score:261	Would be nice if it came with collectibles like the Alien 35th Anniversary edition did. With that, new packaging, and a digital copy, I'd probably double dip.

06-28-2016, 03:21 PM	#17
Gerby Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Yorkshire, UK Blu-ray collection:-	Seeing it on the big screen in 70mm in October!

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