Escape from New York (1981) (Collector's Edition)

[Akijama]

Escape from New York Blu-ray

A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and the mind-blowing vision of lone warrior Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan!

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission – and his life – unless he succeeds!

Update: **BREAKING: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Release News**

We have some “A-number one” updates to report today regarding our upcoming (and highly-anticipated) Collector’s Edition of John Carpenter’s legendary film ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK:

- Here’s an exclusive first look at the official newly-commissioned artwork which comes courtesy to us from artist Paul Shipper (Halloween: The Complete Collection). Snake is centrally focused of course, but we felt that it was important to showcase the incredible ensemble cast who are all vitally important to the film too. Purists can rejoice: The iconic original poster art with the beheaded Statue of Liberty will be on the reverse wrap and we wouldn’t dream of not including it!

- Extras (new & existing) are still in progress and will be announced in full details sometime in Feb. This is a 2-disc blu-ray set and will exceed the previous DVD special edition.

- Last and not least (and which will be good news to fans hoping this would happen): We have created a brand new 2K High Definition scan of the inter-positive, struck from the original negative.

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981) Official Movie Trailer [1080p] - YouTube

[Show spoiler]

Just announced at Comic Con.

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A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and a mind-blowing vision of lone warrior Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan! Hailed as "stylish and scary" (Los Angeles Times), "dark and dangerous" (Newsweek) and "gloriously...fun" (~~Tyler Morning Telegraph), this furiously entertaining thriller grabs you by the throat and won't let go!

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission - and his life - unless he succeeds!

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981) Official Movie Trailer [1080p] - YouTube

[Al_The_Strange]

Interesting. I didn't think the current release was all that bad, but I imagine Scream Factory could give it an awesome new cover and some awesome new extras.

[Batmon77]

Just add the extras from the SE DVD, a better audio mix, and im good.

[TucoStrangelove]

One of my favorite movies, so I'll be down to buy this again

[jrsl76]

F'n yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Akijama]

Rickahhhhh! Where you at, hommie?

New transfer or bust.

[Guydowood]

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[Mike UFC]

Welp. Time to sell my blu-ray and maybe the special edition DVD after I see the specs.

[Doombear]

Maybe they're going for all the John Carpenter titles.

[nolfoc]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Just announced at Comic Con. https://twitter.com/Scream_Factory/s...62056853303298.

ha you wasted no time buddy

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Rickahhhhh! Where you at, hommie?

New transfer or bust.

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
After 4 years of begging in the Scream Factory thread!




Edit: Even though the SF thread is only 2 years old!

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Shout got it?! NICE! All they have to do is rebalance the contrast then give us a kick-@$$ collection of extras! I'm in!

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by nolfoc

ha you wasted no time buddy

[Batmon77]

Would it be hard to make this into a 5.1 mix?

[rickah88]

I hope this comes with a poster if ordered directly from SF!
Can't wait to hear about the extras...and the artwork!!!

I'm actually fine if they use the current transfer, as I think it looks amazing.
Perhaps the deleted opening scene in HD?
The existing Russell/Carpenter commetary is already so good, perhaps they could get both of them to do a new commentary about the old commentary.

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Oooh! They got Invaders from Mars too!

BOOM! Two more quality titles snatched away from Twilight Scam!

[Blu-21]

Originally Posted by Batmon77

Would it be hard to make this into a 5.1 mix?

Don't the previous releases on Blu-Ray and even DVD have 5.1 mixes???

[L'armée des ombres]

Originally Posted by Blu-21

Don't the previous releases on Blu-Ray and even DVD have 5.1 mixes???

Yuup

[Hazel Motes]

For a title of this magnitude, and with the abundance of extras and special features at their fingertips, I'd love some sort of digibook for this release.

[BluMonday]

Like with Mad Max, this better be some ultra-awesome edition in order for my to re-buy.