Scanners (1981) , II & III - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Cevolution · 02-23-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Second Sight have now said All 3 Scanners releases will be region B locked.

Worth remembering the German remaster is region free and looks like a better transfer anyway at least judging by screens and by a poster in the OZ section who has seen the Australian version (same as the SS release).

I've got the German edition and it looks amazing, Not trying to shite on the Second Sight release by any means (Always support domestic releases!!) but there are a fair few US members who were looking forward to this one being region free as originally stated.

What poster in the Australian section are you referring to?

mlock · 02-23-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SymbioticFunction

I thought the same about the book and then the movie when I first saw it. Second viewing changed my mind as I could see the merits of Mann's film, and viewed it as a seperate entity. Even a mighty film such as Blade Runner is vastly different to the source material. Also, my understanding was that Wilson has since relaxed his opinion on the film - after adapting his own work into graphic novel form, and realising just how difficult it can be, to heavily streamline a lengthy book.

Edit: Sometimes I wonder about author's opinions of adapted work. The classic one is King complaining about The Shining - after the disaster that was Maximum Overdrive, I think King lost the right to be snooty or critical of other people's films.

I agree that there's always gonna be an ongoing debate regarding book-to-film adaptations, and I'm guessing that was one problem Mann faced while making the film, but I wouldn't be surprised if another big part of the problem was the studio stepping in and demanding various changes too.

As for the region B locking of the Scanners steelbook, I can understand your frustrations guys, but why not do what I did? Just head to your local Wal Mart and buy that cheap Seki BD660 player for 70 bucks? Problem solved.

kiltymchaggis · 02-23-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mlock

I agree that there's always gonna be an ongoing debate regarding book-to-film adaptations, and I'm guessing that was one problem Mann faced while making the film, but I wouldn't be surprised if another big part of the problem was the studio stepping in and demanding various changes too.

As for the region B locking of the Scanners steelbook, I can understand your frustrations guys, but why not do what I did? Just head to your local Wal Mart and buy that cheap Seki BD660 player for 70 bucks? Problem solved.

I would buy the player in a heartbeat if I could, but I live in the States, and the player is only available in Canada from what I understand.

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insomniac013 · 02-23-2013, 03:32 PM

Since i hear Criterion is releasing their own version of Scanners (and Eraserhead!) i may wait to see what they have to offer over Second Sight...

mlock · 02-24-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kiltymchaggis

I would buy the player in a heartbeat if I could, but I live in the States, and the player is only available in Canada from what I understand.

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Really??? Sorry, I didn't know that. I just assumed stores across North America would stock them. Bummer! Maybe they're available to order online? Best of luck! It's a terrific secondary/back up player.

kiltymchaggis · 02-24-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mlock

Really??? Sorry, I didn't know that. I just assumed stores across North America would stock them. Bummer! Maybe they're available to order online? Best of luck! It's a terrific secondary/back up player.

Its cool. I actually have a region free Blu-ray player, but I would want the Seiki as a backup. I have heard nothing but good things about it.

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mlock · 02-24-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by insomniac013

Since i hear Criterion is releasing their own version of Scanners (and Eraserhead!) i may wait to see what they have to offer over Second Sight...

Actually I heard rumours that Criterion might release a blu ray boxset containing: They Came From Within (aka Shivers), Rabid, The Brood, and Scanners. Shivers has always looked pretty rough, so if in fact Criterion does get their hands on it, I'd be really anxious to check out the transfer!

kiltymchaggis · 02-24-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mlock

I agree that there's always gonna be an ongoing debate regarding book-to-film adaptations, and I'm guessing that was one problem Mann faced while making the film, but I wouldn't be surprised if another big part of the problem was the studio stepping in and demanding various changes too.

As for the region B locking of the Scanners steelbook, I can understand your frustrations guys, but why not do what I did? Just head to your local Wal Mart and buy that cheap Seki BD660 player for 70 bucks? Problem solved.

Out of curiosity, if I ever decided to purchase the Seiki BD player in the future, could we work out an arrangement to where you could ship it to me?

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SymbioticFunction · 02-24-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mlock

I agree that there's always gonna be an ongoing debate regarding book-to-film adaptations, and I'm guessing that was one problem Mann faced while making the film, but I wouldn't be surprised if another big part of the problem was the studio stepping in and demanding various changes too.

Yep, allegedly Mann's original cut somewhere from 2.5 to 3 hours. The released film is just over 90 mins long. Without seeing the original version it's impossible to properly gauge the effectiveness of The Keep as a novel adaption.

mlock · 03-03-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kiltymchaggis

Out of curiosity, if I ever decided to purchase the Seiki BD player in the future, could we work out an arrangement to where you could ship it to me?

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I don't see why not

But I'd have to check and make sure my local store had one in stock as they tend to come and go. Also would you need a voltage adapter? Sorry, I really have no clue if that would be an issue.

mattyl149 · 03-03-2013, 04:04 PM

Any chance that these will include the UK Anchor Bay DVD extras:

Scanners
Inside Scan: Scanners
The Directors: David Cronenberg Documentary

Scanners 2
Inside Scan: The New Order

Scanners 3
Inside Scan: The Takeover

I'd like to be able to get rid of the DVDs and although the Inside Scan featurettes are around 10 minutes, it'd be nice to have them on the new releases and the David Cronenberg documentary is an hour long

kiltymchaggis · 03-07-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mlock

I don't see why not

But I'd have to check and make sure my local store had one in stock as they tend to come and go. Also would you need a voltage adapter? Sorry, I really have no clue if that would be an issue.

Nope, a voltage adapter wont be necessary. If I decide to get the player, ill keep in touch.

Cevolution · 04-06-2013, 03:24 PM

I just received an email from Amazon saying my order of Scanners 2 & 3 has shipped.

Guvnagrover · 04-07-2013, 07:15 PM

Damn, totally missed the update that they switched it to Region B only...discovered this after it shipped...oh well.

josuv22 · 04-08-2013, 01:11 AM

blurayreviewer rated this 8.5 PQ and 7 AQ

with a PCM 2.0 and DTS MA 5.0 remix tracks

dallywhitty · 04-09-2013, 07:58 PM

I was expecting these to arrive in the post this morning. They didn't.

Woe.

Everywhere, woe.

mattyl149 · 04-09-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

I was expecting these to arrive in the post this morning. They didn't.

Woe.

Everywhere, woe.

Mine didn't come either

John The Grudge · 04-10-2013, 07:24 AM

Here's a very good review of this blu-ray.

http://www.cineoutsider.com/reviews/...anners_br.html

sukraj · 04-10-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

I was expecting these to arrive in the post this morning. They didn't.

Woe.

Everywhere, woe.

I might order myself a copy of this movie.

beadelf · 04-10-2013, 08:11 AM

I got my steelbook on monday, started watching it last night, PQ looks good, sound is okay, but still needed subtitles in one scene to even make out what was being said.

Ive never seen this film, its odd, acting is weird and seems like the voices are dubbed.

definatly not in the same league as shivers or rabid which are much better films (wish we had those on blu in the uk)

ill finish it tonight as i was too tired last night.

02-23-2013, 03:32 PM	#64
insomniac013 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Gravity Falls Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Since i hear Criterion is releasing their own version of Scanners (and Eraserhead!) i may wait to see what they have to offer over Second Sight...

03-03-2013, 04:04 PM	#71
mattyl149 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Old Hill, West Midlands 4K collection:494 Blu-ray collection:8413 DVD collection:1045 Digital collection:133 Blu-ray reviews:1	Any chance that these will include the UK Anchor Bay DVD extras: Scanners Inside Scan: Scanners The Directors: David Cronenberg Documentary Scanners 2 Inside Scan: The New Order Scanners 3 Inside Scan: The Takeover I'd like to be able to get rid of the DVDs and although the Inside Scan featurettes are around 10 minutes, it'd be nice to have them on the new releases and the David Cronenberg documentary is an hour long

04-06-2013, 03:24 PM	#73
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	I just received an email from Amazon saying my order of Scanners 2 & 3 has shipped.

04-07-2013, 07:15 PM	#74
Guvnagrover Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Holly Springs, NC 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1213 DVD collection:295	Damn, totally missed the update that they switched it to Region B only...discovered this after it shipped...oh well.

04-08-2013, 01:11 AM	#75
josuv22 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:128 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:21	blurayreviewer rated this 8.5 PQ and 7 AQ with a PCM 2.0 and DTS MA 5.0 remix tracks

04-09-2013, 07:58 PM	#76
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	I was expecting these to arrive in the post this morning. They didn't. Woe. Everywhere, woe.

04-10-2013, 07:24 AM	#78
John The Grudge Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Kelso Blu-ray collection:450 DVD collection:67 Prime collection:6	Here's a very good review of this blu-ray. http://www.cineoutsider.com/reviews/...anners_br.html

04-10-2013, 08:11 AM	#80
beadelf Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:London 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 64	I got my steelbook on monday, started watching it last night, PQ looks good, sound is okay, but still needed subtitles in one scene to even make out what was being said. Ive never seen this film, its odd, acting is weird and seems like the voices are dubbed. definatly not in the same league as shivers or rabid which are much better films (wish we had those on blu in the uk) ill finish it tonight as i was too tired last night.

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