The Exorcist III (1990) (Collector's Edition)

[Akijama]

https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/fi...ctor-s-edition

***Major Update on THE EXORCIST III***

Get ready to be possessed by our upcoming 2-Disc Blu-ray Collector’s Edition of the popular (and sorely underrated) third installment in THE EXORCIST franchise. Today we, and Morgan Creek Productions, proudly present the final list of bonus features.

DISC ONE:
• The Exorcist III (Theatrical Cut) - New 2K scan of the inter-positive
• Vintage featurette
• Deleted Scene/Alternate Takes/Bloopers
• Deleted Prologue
• Vintage interviews (featuring behind-the-scenes footage) with writer/director William Peter Blatty, George C. Scott, Jason Miller, Ed Flanders, Grand L. Bush, executive producer James G. Robinson, production designer Leslie Dilley, Larry King and C. Everett Koop
• Original Theatrical Trailers
• Original TV Spots
• Photo Galleries

DISC TWO:
• Legion (Original Director’s Cut of The Exorcist III) 105 minutes*
• NEW Audio interview with writer/director William Peter Blatty
• NEW A “Wonderfull” Time – interviews with producer Carter DeHaven, actors Clifford David and Tracy Thorne and production assistant Kara Reidy
• NEW Signs of the Gemini – an interview with Brad Dourif
• NEW The Devil in the Details – interview with production designer Leslie Dilley, assistant designer Daren Dochterman and illustrator Simon Murton
• NEW Music for a Padded Cell – an interview with composer Barry DeVorzon
• NEW All This Bleeding – a look at the re-shoot and makeup effects with production manager Ronald Colby, editor Todd Ramsay, effects artists William Forsche, Mike Smithson, Brian Wade and actor/body double Charles Powell

*In speaking to the process of creating the Legion Director’s cut, Blu-ray producer Cliff MacMillan explains further as to the journey to get there and the outcome. “We conducted an exhaustive search through a pallet of film assets from the original shoot to re-create William Peter Blatty’s intended vision. Unfortunately, that footage has been lost to time. To that end, we turned to VHS tapes of the film’s dailies to assemble the director’s cut. However, even some of that footage was incomplete, so scenes from the theatrical re-shoot were used to fill in the gaps. This director’s cut is a composite of varying footage quality from the best available sources.”

***NEW TITLE ANNOUCEMENT***

You’ve heard the rumors for months…and they’re all true! William Peter Blatty’s cult favorite THE EXORCIST III will be bearing its cross on a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set from us on October 25th.

Extras (of which there are tons of) are underway and will be announced at a date in Late Summer / Early Fall. The newly-designed front-facing artwork from Joel Robinson you see here is final (not pictured is the reverse wrap image which will showcase the original theatrical poster art.) Early pre-order now directly from us @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/the-e...i-collector-s… and receive a free 18" x 24" poster of the new art (while supplies last) plus early shipping!

We know that the biggest question you might have is: Will there be a “Director’s Cut” of the film? The answer is yes—but with some caveats. We are working on putting together a version that will be close to Blatty’s original script using a mixture of various film and video tape sources that we have been provided with. This is still a work in progress and we will update you with more details at the time we announce the full list of bonus materials.

Source:

[Show spoiler]I know that there have been some rumours/hints that this might be coming, but it's now confirmed by Blatty himself.

Via theninthconfiguration.com:

And as for the news most people have been salivating about: the Blu-ray re-release of The Exorcist III (LEGION), and the missing (supposedly "lost") footage. All I can say is:

Me: Morgan Creek have been posting some rather cryptic things on their Twitter account with regards to a DVD special release. Can you shed any light on what they may be talking about?

Bill: They are planning a new Blu Ray of "my cut."

Regarding HOW the missing footage was found, Bill has said that it's not clear as yet.

Keep checking TNC.com in the new year for further news! Exciting stuff ahead.

[Lionel Horsepackage]

Holy crap. It's finally happening.

Day One purchase.

[seamus11]

Ha! I knew it! Fantastic news!

[MechaGodzilla]

I can't believe it's actually, finally happening.

[sxerunner]

They found the footage?! YES! Day one when this arrives.

[Demented D]

Holy f***ing s***! Phenomenal news. I'm totally psyched about this!

[Dylan34]

Oh my freaking god man!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!!!!!!! Day 1 for sure no matter what the cost!!!

[OI8T12]

This news just sent a chill up my spine. Come to think of it, any mention about The Exorcist sends a chill up my spine.

[Dylan34]

I heard Shout!/Scream were going to be the ones possibly releasing this in a collector's edition. Any word or truth to that or is Warner's going to be the one's to release it since they hold the rights?

[defile959]

I wonder if this means there will be another collection set released in the not-too-distant future. I've been tempted to buy the current one but haven't yet taken the plunge. I'd hate to buy it only for another more complete collection to be announced shortly thereafter. Decisions, decisions...

[Member-222782]

Great news, but, with Morgan Creek looking to sell their film library, will this take years to come to fruition?

[sxerunner]

Originally Posted by cine74

Great news, but, with Morgan Creek looking to sell their film library, will this take years to come to fruition?

Unlikely because Warner has the distribution rights over The Exorcist films. And even if there is a problem I can see WB buying up the library like they did with old MGM.

[Bates_Motel]

That's amazing news.

[Kamelot121]

WooHooo!!!! Day one.

[*PREACHER*]

Knew there was a reason why i procrastinated on buying this yet...great news!!!

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Wow!

[HeavyHitter]

Count me interested as I really like III. Does anyone know what the missing footage contained and how much are we talking?

[klauswhereareyou]

I'm intrigued. Heard for years that this had been "ruined" in the test screening phase and never bothered watching the release version.

[originalHDphantom]

Best news I've heard all week! Throw in a Blatty commentary track too, please!

[Jay Mammoth]

Sweet 1 and 3 are the only ones worth owning, looking forward to this new cut.