The Thing (1982) (Collector's Edition)

[Akijama]

4K remaster (Released November 6, 2018)

DISC ONE:

2017 4K Scan Of The Feature Film - NEW DISC

DISC TWO:

2K Scan Of The Interpositive Supervised And Approved By Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
4.1 Audio Mix Created From The Original 70MM Six Track Dolby Stereo Soundtrack (5.1 Audio Mix Also Included)
Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
Audio Commentary With Co-producer Stuart Cohen
Audio Commentary By Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailers (U.S. And German)
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Still Gallery (Behind-The-Scenes Photos, Posters And Lobby Cards)

DISC THREE:

Requiem For A Shape Shifter – An Interview With Director John Carpenter In Conversation With Filmmaker Mick Garris
The Men Of Outpost 31 – Interviews With Keith David, Wilford Brimley, David Clennon, Thomas Waites, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur And Joel Polis
Assembling And Assimilation – An Interview With Editor Todd Ramsay
Behind The Chameleon: The Visual Effects Of THE THING – Interviews With Visual Effects Artists Peter Kuran And Susan Turner, Special Make-up Effects Artist Rob Burman, Brian Wade And Stop Motion Animators Randall William Cook And Jim Aupperle
Sounds From The Cold – Interviews With Supervising Sound Editor David Lewis Yewdall And Special Sound Effects Designer Alan Howarth
Between The Lines – An Interview With Novelization Author Alan Dean Foster
Back Into The Cold: A Return To The Shooting Locations Of THE THING – An Animated Photo Gallery Narrated By Todd Cameron Of Outpost31.com
The Art Of Mike Ploog Gallery
John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape – A Documentary On The Making Of THE THING Featuring Interviews With John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Special Effects Make-up Designer Rob Bottin, Legendary Matte Artist Albert Whitlock And More! (SD)
Network TV Broadcast Version Of THE THING (SD)
Outtakes (SD)
Vintage Featurettes From The Electronic Press Kit Featuring Interviews With John Carpenter, Kurt Russell And Rob Bottin (SD)
Vintage Featurettes – The Making Of A Chilling Tale And The Making Of THE THING (SD)
Vintage Product Reel – Contains A Condensed Version Of The Film With Additional Footage Not In The Film (SD)
Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Footage (SD)
Annotated Production Archive – Production Art And Storyboards, Location Scouting, Special Make-up Effects, Post Production (SD)

2K remaster (Released: September 20, 2016)

In 1982 legendary genre filmmaker John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live) unleashed THE THING--a chilling sci-fi thriller that raised the bar on shocking special effects and terrified movie audiences worldwide. On September 20, 2016, the SCREAM FACTORY™ home entertainment brand is proud to present this landmark horror film in a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release which includes a brand new 2K scan of the film (supervised by Director of Photography Dean Cundey) and over 5 hours of extras.


Directed by Carpenter, THE THING stars Kurt Russell (Escape from New York, Big Trouble in Little China) and features special visual effects by Albert Whitlock (Dune) and special makeup effects by Rob Bottin (The Howling, Fight Club). This definitive set includes a collectible slipcover featuring newly rendered artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art. A must-have for movie collectors, sci-fi horror enthusiasts and loyal fans, THE THING Collector’s Edition Blu-ray setis available for pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com and will be made available to other fine retailers.


Special features and specs:


We have even more for you to get excited about regarding our upcoming 2-Disc Blu-ray release of THE THING: More Bonus Features!
Although we announced most of the below awhile back, we are thrilled to highlight an all-new Carpenter interview conducted by Director and horror vet Mick Garris! Read on for even more surprised too...

DISC ONE:

- NEW 2K Scan Of The Interpositive Supervised And Approved By Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
- NEW 4.1 Audio Mix Created From The Original 70MM Six Track Dolby Stereo Soundtrack (5.1 Audio Mix Also Included)
- NEW Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
- NEW Audio Commentary With Co-producer Stuart Cohen
Audio Commentary By Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailers (U.S. And German)
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
- Still Gallery (Behind-The-Scenes Photos, Posters And Lobby Cards)

- DISC TWO:

- NEW Requiem For A Shape Shifter – An Interview With Director John Carpenter In Conversation With Filmmaker Mick Garris
- NEW The Men Of Outpost 31 – Interviews With Keith David, Wilford Brimley, David Clennon, Thomas Waites, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur And Joel Polis
- NEW Assembling And Assimilation – An Interview With Editor Todd Ramsay
- NEW Behind The Chameleon: The Visual Effects Of THE THING – Interviews With Visual Effects Artists Peter Kuran And Susan Turner, Special Make-up Effects Artist Rob Burman, Brian Wade And Stop Motion Animators Randall William Cook And Jim Aupperle
- NEW Sounds From The Cold – Interviews With Supervising Sound Editor David Lewis Yewdall And Special Sound Effects Designer Alan Howarth
- NEW Between The Lines – An Interview With Novelization Author Alan Dean Foster
- NEW Back Into The Cold: A Return To The Shooting Locations Of THE THING – An Animated Photo Gallery Narrated By Todd Cameron Of Outpost31.com
- NEW The Art Of Mike Ploog Gallery
- John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape – A Documentary On The Making Of THE THING Featuring Interviews With John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Special Effects Make-up Designer Rob Bottin, Legendary Matte Artist Albert Whitlock Plus Members Of The Cast And Crew (80 minutes – SD)
- Network TV Broadcast Version Of THE THING (92 minutes – SD)
- Outtakes (5 minutes – SD)
- Vintage Featurettes From The Electronic Press Kit Featuring Interviews With John Carpenter, Kurt Russell And Rob Bottin
- Vintage Featurettes – The Making Of A Chilling Tale And The Making Of THE THING
- Vintage Product Reel – Contains A Condensed Version Of The Film With Additional Footage Not In The Film (19 minutes – SD)
- Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Footage (2 minutes – SD)
- Annotated Production Archive – Production Art And Storyboards, Location Scouting, Special Make-up Effects, Post Production (54 minutes – SD)

1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1)/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/1982/Approximate Feature Running Time: +/- 109 minutes/English Subtitles/Special Features Are Not Rated. Region A (U.S. and Canada)

Limited to 1,500 orders only (Shout! Factory.com Exclusive) - NOW SOLD OUT!



https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=4720

This Deluxe Limited Edition contains:

The collector's edition Blu-Ray with slipcover
A limited edition 18" x 24" poster of the newly-designed art from artist Paul Shipper
A second slipcover — made exclusively for this promotion — featuring newly-designed art from artist Nat Marsh
A limited edition 18" x 24" poster of the newly-designed art from artist Nat Marsh
Early shipping to arrive three weeks before the national street date

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[Show spoiler]

**NEW TITLE ANNOUNCE to Celebrate Our 4-Year Anniversary!**

We couldn't let this special day go by without some exciting news that we hope will rock you to the core: John Carpenter's classic THE THING will be getting a 2-disc Blu-ray Collector's Edition treatment this Fall!

We are truly honored to have the chance to pay the ultimate respect for this popular and iconic film. Release date is planned for September. Stay tuned to this page within the next week for all the details including new artwork extras and more.

Lastly, we want to take this time on our anniversary to once again thank you guys for so much support over the last four rewarding years. It's been an amazing ride and we look forward to more of the "rollercoaster" for more years to come.

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John Carpenter's The Thing trailer (1982) HQ - YouTube

[cakefactory]

Hrm. That documentary that's on the DVD is already really good. If they include that hopefully they convert it to HD and don't have the framerate problems that killed the legacy features on Army of Darkness and Mad Max.

Assuming they do a new transfer (given recent history, I'm sure they will), I'm all over this.

[DenOfEarth]

Awesome man, now i can sell my old BD since this one will have extras in it at last and hope for new HD transfer as well.

[Geoff D]

This had better have a new 4K transfer, it deserves nothing less. Not sure what any new extras could add but this really is one of those times where the film supercedes all: in this case I don't care about no slipcases or alternate art or whatever, just get that goddamned transfer looking as good as it could possibly do.

[MifuneFan]

Nice

[BlurayForumUser]

I love The Thing but a new edition of this isn't that exciting for me, I think it's quite lazy to be honest.

Where all the new titles?

[Dorklord]

Extremely interested in this!!! Powers that be... please treat this with the proper TLC!!!

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

This had better have a new 4K transfer

Seriously, 4K transfer or GTFO. They did one for Army of Darkness, so I suspect The Thing will receive the same treatment.

[MattPerdue]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

This had better have a new 4K transfer, it deserves nothing less. Not sure what any new extras could add but this really is one of those times where the film supercedes all: in this case I don't care about no slipcases or alternate art or whatever, just get that goddamned transfer looking as good as it could possibly do.

This. I already have the UK disc with the full documentary. All I want is a fresh scan because this film DESPERATELY needs it.

[captainjoe]

Originally Posted by BlurayForumUser

I love The Thing but a new edition of this isn't that exciting for me, I think it's quite lazy to be honest.

Where all the new titles?

How is it lazy? Wouldn't it technically be more lazy to not put it out at all?

EDIT: Fact is the current edition has noise reduction flaws and is from a dated transfer. If Shout makes a new master, which I'm sure they will given their recent track record, it'll be worthy. Add in the fact we'll most likely get all the legacy supplements which are not on the current edition in their original form and no doubt some new ones as well it'll be great. I thought the new TCM 2 release was not gonna be worth it after owning the MGM and the Arrow release but after seeing the new transfer and new extras I picked it up and was not disappointed.

[BarnDoor]

Interesting that they announced this one on Facebook before it went up on the Shout Factory site, which has generally been the way over the past few months.

[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by BlurayForumUser

I love The Thing but a new edition of this isn't that exciting for me, I think it's quite lazy to be honest.

Where all the new titles?

As evidenced by the kinds of titles they've been releasing over the last year or two, they really don't have access to much of anything exciting and unreleased right now. We'd have to wait for Warner and/or Lionsgate to start licensing before we start seeing them do anything that everyone keeps requesting.

This is a MUCH more exciting announcement than any of their other re-releases, the current blu-ray of this legitimately sucks with a dated transfer and less extras than the DVD.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by MattPerdue

This. I already have the UK disc with the full documentary. All I want is a fresh scan because this film DESPERATELY needs it.

No it doesn't. It clearly can be improved upon, but DESPERATELY needing one? No, it's not that bad at all

[tonyregret]

Carpenter is the best, and the Scream Factory team are the best dudes. This is the best.

[BlurayForumUser]

Originally Posted by captainjoe

How is it lazy? Wouldn't it technically be more lazy to not put it out at all?

I think it's lazy.
Scream are falling into a re-release hole in my opinion.
But, that's just my opinion - I'm not knocking anyone who is excited by this release.

[Hellraiserfan]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

No it doesn't. It clearly can be improved upon, but DESPERATELY needing one? No, it's not that bad at all

I agree with this. The current The Thing Blu-ray is not as bad as some make it out to be.

I just hope SF can give us a better transfer but that's not a for sure thing.

Originally Posted by BlurayForumUser

I think it's lazy.
Scream are falling into a re-release hole in my opinion.
But, that's just my opinion - I'm not knocking anyone who is excited by this release.

I can agree with this to an extent. As someone else pointed out, they are kind of nearing a point where they won't have much to release unless they go for some really s*** movies. They've already put out quite a few movies that are pretty bad so I don't mind them trying to give a good transfer to a classic like this.

[MattPerdue]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

No it doesn't. It clearly can be improved upon, but DESPERATELY needing one? No, it's not that bad at all

To each their own. That transfer bothers me immensely.

[Goldensuitcase]

Originally Posted by BlurayForumUser

I think it's lazy.
Scream are falling into a re-release hole in my opinion.
But, that's just my opinion - I'm not knocking anyone who is excited by this release.

Guys, they are re-releasing these films because they deserve the attention SCREAM is showing them.

How anyone can complain about this or something like it is ridiculous.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

No it doesn't. It clearly can be improved upon, but DESPERATELY needing one? No, it's not that bad at all

I could happily pootle on with my life knowing that I've got the HD DVD encode on hand but the Blu-ray is too smoothed over for my liking. A film of such iconic status deserves so much better.

[Member-167298]

Wow! Could be incredible.

PLEASE DO RIGHT BY THIS CLASSIC, SCREAM FACTORY!