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[Bolty]

Could somebody PLEASE confirm that the Director's/extended versions of Star Treks 2 & 6 WILL be included in this first Blu-ray release?

Thanks !

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Woody

I missed the Ghostbusters announcement. Where did you see it?

Word for word.............
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
“Who ya gonna call?!...”

Ghostbusters

Debuts on Blu-ray Disc™ Worldwide June 16th

Available for the First Time in High-Definition in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary
Including Exclusive High-Def Features “Slimer Mode” and “Ecto-1 Refurbishment” Featurette

CULVER CITY, CALIF. (January 7, 2009) –America’s favorite paranormal psychologists are back to save the world, this time with unsurpassed picture and audio quality and advanced new bonus features in the Ghostbusters Blu-ray Disc, releasing worldwide the week of June 16, 2009. The simultaneous launch of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, the highly anticipated videogame from Atari, celebrates the film’s 25th anniversary, with an all-new adventure from by the film’s original writers. Ivan Reitman’s sci-fi blockbuster comedy stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Annie Potts, and Rick Moranis. The high-def set oozes with special features and interactivity including Slimer Mode, a picture-in-picture graphical viewing experience, a featurette on the refurbishing of Ecto-1, and more.

“This great franchise is one of the crown jewels in the studio’s library,” said Lexine Wong, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s Senior Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing.
“With Ghostbusters 25th anniversary upon us and the forthcoming release of an eagerly anticipated new video game, this is the perfect opportunity to release this exciting new edition on Blu-ray Disc.”

Directed and produced by Ivan Reitman (Meatballs, Stripes), with the screenplay written by Dan Aykroyd (My Girl, The Great Outdoors) and Harold Ramis (Knocked Up), Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray (Meatballs, Stripes), Dan Aykroyd (My Girl, The Great Outdoors), Sigourney Weaver (Aliens, Copycat), Harold Ramis (Knocked Up), Annie Potts (TV’s “Designing Women”), and Rick Moranis (Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Spaceballs).

Synopsis:
University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and open ‘Ghostbusters,’ a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett’s (Weaver) Central Park West apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other worldly demons through a portal in her building.

Ghostbusters Blu-ray Disc Special Features:
All-New Exclusive Special Features
• Digitally Mastered Audio and Video
• Slimer Mode: Picture-in-Picture Graphical Viewing Experience with an examination of the spook-hunters’ firehouse headquarters, an in-depth exploration of the creatures in the Ghostbusters mythology, behind-the-scenes discussions of making the movie, new cast, crew and special effects artists interviews and much more!
• Featurette: Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car
• Ghostbusters Garage: Ecto-1 Gallery

Additional Special Features
• Filmmakers’ Commentary with Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis and Joe Medjuck
• Featurette: 1984 – The Making of Ghostbusters – Interviews with the cast and crew
• Featurette: Interviews with Cast and Crew
• Featurette: SFX Team - Includes Before and After Multi-Angle Explorations
• Scene Cemetery – 10 Deleted Scenes
• Audio: English, Spanish (Castilian), French (Parisian), Portuguese (Brazil)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish (Latin Am), French (Parisian), Portuguese (Brazil), Dutch, Arabic
• Storyboard Comparisons
• Closed Captioned

Ghostbusters has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and is rated PG for adult language and mild violence. Artwork is available at www.SPHEPUBLICITY.COM. Visit Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on the Web at www.SonyPictures.com.


The Blu-ray Disc version of Ghostbusters is BD-Live™ enabled, allowing users to get connected and go beyond the disc via an Internet-connected Blu-ray player. Download exclusive content, register for rewards, give feedback through our survey and more!
Get rewarded for registering your Sony Blu-ray discs! The Sony Pictures Blu-ray Club rewards consumers in the U.S. for purchasing and registering BD-Live enabled Sony Blu-ray movies. Members can redeem accumulated points for cool Sony products, plus enter to win cash and prizes in daily sweepstakes and more. For details visit www.sonyrewards.com/bluray.

Ghostbusters Blu-ray Disc™
BD Catalog # 24946*
UPC Code: 0-43396-24946-2*
Order Date: 12/18/08*
SLP: $38.96*
*Information applies to US release only

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And the Blu-ray.com post about the Disney press release has mysteriously removed the Blindness listing...

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by Esox50

Ten Commandments.

You're probably right (since Jeff didn't say no), but I can't help but wonder if it could also be Samson and Delilah, since it will be having its 60th anniversary in 2009.

[Mr_Bester]

On the bits, Bill says"All of the major consumer electronics manufacturers will have announcements related to new Blu-ray hardware. " Does he not consider Toshiba "major" anymore or are they finally going to give in?

edit, not that I would buy from them anyway, just curious....

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by Mr_Bester

On the bits, Bill says"All of the major consumer electronics manufacturers will have announcements related to new Blu-ray hardware. " Does he not consider Toshiba "major" anymore or are they finally going to give in?

edit, not that I would buy from them anyway, just curious....

Toshiba...Toshiba...sorry, never heard of them. Do they make electronics?

[David Forbes]

Originally Posted by Mr_Bester

On the bits, Bill says"All of the major consumer electronics manufacturers will have announcements related to new Blu-ray hardware. " Does he not consider Toshiba "major" anymore or are they finally going to give in?

edit, not that I would buy from them anyway, just curious....

Toshiba's show is over and no Blu-ray announcement.

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by David Forbes

Toshiba's show is over and no Blu-ray announcement.

David, are you there at CES? LOL, did Toshiba have an attitude of any kind do you think towards Sony and the BDA?

[Jeff Kleist]

Ghostbusters 2 was done for a 2pack last year, one would assume it'd be the same time

Could somebody PLEASE confirm that the Director's/extended versions of Star Treks 2 & 6 WILL be included in this first Blu-ray release?

One would think, since the footage requires no FX, but I can't say for certain yet

[Bolty]

^^Thanks. I had thought of that as well since all the extra footage from both is just live action.


The other big question I have is, any word of a deleted scene sections from Star Treks 2, 3, 4 & 6.
None of those have ever had any deleted scenes in any format release. I know there are lots of stuff from 2, 3 & 6 for sure.

I should have mentioned that in my earlier post. Maybe I'd have an answer already.

Appreciate this thread!

[Jeff Kleist]

sorry, no specifics yet

[neo_reloaded]

Any idea why Josh would edit the Blu-ray.com posting to remove Blindness from the list? Has it been removed from the Disney press site as well?

[MerrickG]

When did 2 and 6 EVER get a Directors cut release previously on dvd?

[tilapiah6]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

No, since that one was pretty much news to everyone

Season 4 must've been very strong. I doubt it'll be that long. Late Spring/Summer would probably be a good window to start guessing at

Season 4 must have, I agree. I'm just a bit worried that they'll release it along with Season 5 in the same December timeframe that all of the previous seasons have been released. Thanks for the info.

[Jeff Kleist]

When did 2 and 6 EVER get a Directors cut release previously on dvd?

The 2-disc SEs

All home video versions of 6 have the extra little bit with the reveal that Odo is the klingon shooter

Season 4 must have, I agree. I'm just a bit worried that they'll release it along with Season 5 in the same December timeframe that all of the previous seasons have been released. Thanks for the info.

That would be suicide unless they're planning on selling them at a ludicrous discount (not happening)

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

All home video versions of 6 have the extra little bit with the reveal that Odo is the klingon shooter

Except for the version they showed on HBO-HD, where it's the original theatrical version.

I actually prefer the tighter narratives of theatrical II & VI, so either seamlessly branch them (which Paramount has yet to do) or present them on a separate encode *or* wait for a double dip.

[MerrickG]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

The 2-disc SEs

All home video versions of 6 have the extra little bit with the reveal that Odo is the klingon shooter

Dont you mean Valeris? Am I misunderstanding you?

[Jeff Kleist]

Valeris wasn't the shooter, it's Col whatshisname played by Rene Aberjounois

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Valeris wasn't the shooter, it's Col whatshisname played by Rene Aberjounois

West. Colonel West (that hard to remember?)

aka the Scooby Doo ending

[Jeff Kleist]

I'm sorry, unlike some of my friends I don't have the encyclopedic knowlege I should


How many people have checked out David Gerrold's (the trouble with tribbles) Blood and Fire episode of Star Trek New Voyages? The long-censored AIDS script that would have brought gay characters to ST:TNG surfaces over 20 years later, rejiggered for the fan-film series. Sure the acting is amature, but the look and feel are spot-on, and many people who worked on real Trek, from the original through Enterprise contribute props, reference material and makeup have a hand in this show

http://www.startreknewvoyages.com

Part 2 will star Denise "Tasha Yar" Crosby when it hits "soon"