Prometheus (2012)

[Monk360]

Originally Posted by nefilim

from wiki :

"The "Director's Cut" restored roughly four minutes of deleted footage while cutting about five minutes of other material, leaving it about a minute shorter than the theatrical cut. Many of the changes were minor, such as altered sound effects, while the restored footage included the scene in which Ripley discovers the cocooned Dallas and Brett during her escape of the Nostromo. Fox decided to release the Director's Cut in theaters, and it premiered on October 31, 2003.[58] The Alien Quadrilogy box set was released December 2, 2003, with both versions of the film included along with a new commentary track featuring many of the film's actors, writers, and production staff, as well as other special features and a documentary entitled The Beast Within: The Making of Alien. Each film was also released separately as a DVD with both versions of the film included. Scott noted that he was very pleased with the original theatrical cut of Alien, saying that "For all intents and purposes, I felt that the original cut of Alien was perfect. I still feel that way", and that the original 1979 theatrical version "remains my version of choice". He has since stated that he considers both versions "director's cuts", as he feels that the 1979 version was the best he could possibly have made it at the time."

I wholeheartedly agree with this.

[mayorofsmpleton]

Originally Posted by Monk360

I wholeheartedly agree with this.

Agree as well. The original cut is the stronger one. The "DC" extended version is a cool feature and I'm sure he appreciates both cuts but he's always said the theatrical was his preferred.

[Kaiju]

Hmm I must be the only one who prefers the extended cut of Alien. I enjoy the material they added in.

[ChristmasFnatic]

Wait, so its final that the extra disc is on the 3D version only or all speculation?

[Darth Lover]

Originally Posted by ChristmasFnatic

Wait, so its final that the extra disc is on the 3D version only or all speculation?

I would like to know that as well. If the bonus disc is 3D only,that's BS

[raygendreau]

Originally Posted by nefilim

you are quite misten there !

theatrical IS NOT directors, the new dvd/blu-ray version IS the directors cut !

from wiki :

"The "Director's Cut" restored roughly four minutes of deleted footage while cutting about five minutes of other material, leaving it about a minute shorter than the theatrical cut.[58] Many of the changes were minor, such as altered sound effects, while the restored footage included the scene in which Ripley discovers the cocooned Dallas and Brett during her escape of the Nostromo. Fox decided to release the Director's Cut in theaters, and it premiered on October 31, 2003.[58] The Alien Quadrilogy box set was released December 2, 2003, with both versions of the film included along with a new commentary track featuring many of the film's actors, writers, and production staff, as well as other special features and a documentary entitled The Beast Within: The Making of Alien. Each film was also released separately as a DVD with both versions of the film included. Scott noted that he was very pleased with the original theatrical cut of Alien, saying that "For all intents and purposes, I felt that the original cut of Alien was perfect. I still feel that way", and that the original 1979 theatrical version "remains my version of choice".[89] He has since stated that he considers both versions "director's cuts", as he feels that the 1979 version was the best he could possibly have made it at the time.[89]"

I appreciate your attention to detail, but my statement stands. On the "Making of the Anthology" disc, Ridley states that the reason the Dallas egg conversion scene wasn't included in the Theatrical cut was because it negatively affected the pacing of the film. He was right. So, the conclusion is that theTheatrical (Director's) cut is superior to the Extended (Director's) cut. I refer to it as extended because of the inclusion of the egg conversion scene.

[greg_achen]

Originally Posted by raygendreau

I appreciate your attention to detail, but my statement stands. On the "Making of the Anthology" disc, Ridley states that the reason the Dallas egg conversion scene wasn't included in the Theatrical cut was because it negatively affected the pacing of the film. He was right. So, the conclusion is that theTheatrical (Director's) cut is superior to the Extended (Director's) cut

I'd say Alien is the exception to the rule when it comes to Ridley's director's cuts. While the Alien theatrical version is the better cut, every single other director's cut of his films is immensely superior to the theatrical versions. If we are going by the history of his films, there is more evidence in support that the director's cut would be superior than not. I have no doubt we will see a director's cut one day whether it's this release or not. Whether or not it's a "better version" of the film, I have no clue. Though if we are going by history...

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by ChristmasFnatic

Wait, so its final that the extra disc is on the 3D version only or all speculation?

Only speculation as of now. Don't expect confirmation until 20th Century Fox releases the press info.

[raygendreau]

Originally Posted by greg_achen

I'd say Alien is the exception to the rule when it comes to Ridley's director's cuts. While the Alien theatrical version is the better cut, every single other director's cut of his films is immensely superior to the theatrical versions. If we are going by the history of his films, there is more evidence in support that the director's cut would be superior than not. I have no doubt we will see a director's cut one day whether it's this release or not. Whether or not it's a "better version" of the film, I have no clue. Though if we are going by history...

In the case of Prometheus, Ridley has clearly stated several times that the Theatrical cut is the Director's cut. The most likely inclusion in an Extended cut would be the Engineer/Shaw fight near the end. Ridley didn't include it because he thought it would diminish the Engineer. This is similar to the Alien Theatrical/Director's cut relationship in my view.

[Monk360]

Lucky Germans:

9-Disc Blu-ray Collector's Edition:


http://www.amazon.de/Prometheus-Alie...5220689&sr=1-1

5-Disc DVD Edition:


http://www.amazon.de/Prometheus-Alie...5210248&sr=1-2

5-Disc Blu-ray Edition:


http://www.amazon.de/Prometheus-Alie...5210248&sr=1-1

[samlop10]

7.1 Audio not down-mixed to 5.1!

[taei]

Originally Posted by Monk360

Lucky Germans:

I don't know.. Somehow I really don't like the covers. So far the best cover i've seen is from the french 3D version. It's exactly like the US, just without that ugly spiral things...

[Monk360]

It appears that the Space Jockey is missing from the cover of the DVD version.

[Forever Knight]

Originally Posted by Monk360

Lucky Germans:

9-Disc Blu-ray Collector's Edition:


http://www.amazon.de/Prometheus-Alie...5220689&sr=1-1

5-Disc DVD Edition:


http://www.amazon.de/Prometheus-Alie...5210248&sr=1-2

5-Disc Blu-ray Edition:


http://www.amazon.de/Prometheus-Alie...5210248&sr=1-1

9 disc? How does this get so many discs?.

[nekromantik]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

9 disc? How does this get so many discs?.

Its Alien Anthology plus Prometheus.

Im not interested as I got Anthology and seeing as there will be 2 more this boxset is pointless.

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

9 disc? How does this get so many discs?.

1 Disc for all five films(Prometheus, Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection), the 2 Alien Anthology Bonus discs, Prometheus 3D disc, Prometheus bonus disc.

[Forever Knight]

Originally Posted by nekromantik

Its Alien Anthology plus Prometheus.

Im not interested as I got Anthology and seeing as there will be 2 more this boxset is pointless.

Originally Posted by BluProofie

1 Disc for all five films(Prometheus, Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection), the 2 Alien Anthology Bonus discs, Prometheus 3D disc, Prometheus bonus disc.

Any word if some sort of Space Jockey statue is included?.

I got the Alen egg set so I won't bother with this but the box art is fantastic.

[Forever Knight]

[Show spoiler]

[aiman04]

Condolences to Ridley and family for their loss. Tony was a great director that created a recognizable style to his movies.

[Scorpion Soldier]

Most likely the official cover:

Source: http://www.movieposterdb.com/poster/4ab01bae
It's the same guy who leaked the cover for the 3D release of Avatar not too long ago. I've seen his sources for the images, plus he also gave me a link to a picture of this ad for the Best Buy pre-order:

He didn't have the 3D cover yet but i think it'll be pretty similar to its 2D counterpart.