Fox is reportedly working on bringing the first three Alien films to Blu-ray.
More information on this site
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2415
I'm disappointed that they will not be releasing Alien Resurrection on Blu-Ray as well.
EDIT: Now this is on the frontpage anyway I have changed this into a discussion thread.
*looks at latest news Article* :P
This has me going ;D Been waiting a long time for this!
Strange that they ain't including Res though. A blu-ray Quadrilogy, with exclusive features, would just be awesome.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not Res's biggest fan as you'd know if you read my posts on the subject, but it should be there.
For the money ^
They'll release the first three seperate and in a trilogy boxset and then later on down the line will release A:R seperate with a quadrilogy boxset. Then an ultimate qaudsequalegacy uncut edition with all the movies in the franchise.
Quote from: War Wager on Feb 19, 2009, 07:24:07 PM
For the money ^
They'll release the first three seperate and in a trilogy boxset and then later on down the line will release A:R seperate with a quadrilogy boxset. Then an ultimate qaudsequalegacy uncut edition with all the movies in the franchise.
Fox!! Concentrating solely on the money!! Are you mad man?!! ;)
Quote from: War Wager on Feb 19, 2009, 07:24:07 PM
For the money ^
They'll release the first three seperate and in a trilogy boxset and then later on down the line will release A:R seperate with a quadrilogy boxset. Then an ultimate qaudsequalegacy uncut edition with all the movies in the franchise.
Lol@bolded, but I doubt that will happen only because the Special Editions seem rather exhaustive.
Looks like they are releasing the Quadrilogy on Blu-Ray
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#021909
Hm. I don't care for Resurrection, but if released all together...
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 20, 2009, 05:14:03 AM
Hm. I don't care for Resurrection, but if released all together...
Well I'm going to assume that Alien 3 and Alien R will have the best Blu-Ray transfers as they are the most recent films although I could be wrong.
Makes it more tempting for me to get a Blu-Ray player now.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 20, 2009, 11:38:33 AM
Makes it more tempting for me to get a Blu-Ray player now.
Yeah. Just another reason for me to spring for that PS3. Two birds, one stone as they say ;D
*shrugs* No need for an overpriced Blu-Ray.
I hope they free Aliens from its grain.
I doubt that'll ever happen.
If you need a BR player Hicks, Blockbuster are doing one for £199.99 with 6 films, i think. If you want more info PM me.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 20, 2009, 06:45:43 PM
I doubt that'll ever happen.
That's probably true, but if they are really working on it right now and its scheduled for a late 2009 release that gives them enough time to for remastering, i doubt it is taking them so long for developing new special features because there isn't much to talk about since the old special editions which covered every single aspect, from pre to post production.
So whats taking them so long if not remastering? Take Blade Runner for example, looks brand new on Blu-Ray, easily one of the best i own with a 27 year old movie.
I know some people could say now "Well, its FOX were talking about here" and they are right about that, but take a look at some of their titles which are very nice looking.
Romancing the Stone (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1012&show=screenshots) for example or even Planet of the Apes (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1749&show=review) which is 40 years old now.
One can hope.
Theres always room for improvement picture wise. Except for Alien. The picture from the DC in the Quadrilogy was about as good as I think we'll get that ;D
Johnny, it's not Fox I'm doubting. The reason it hasn't been remastered as of yet, if I remember correctly, is due to the type of film it was shot on.
Quote from: AVP66 on Feb 20, 2009, 05:34:12 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 20, 2009, 05:14:03 AM
Hm. I don't care for Resurrection, but if released all together...
Well I'm going to assume that Alien 3 and Alien R will have the best Blu-Ray transfers as they are the most recent films although I could be wrong.
Wouldn't surprise me since Predator came out roughly the same time Aliens did so similar camera quality
might equal same picture quality on Blu-Ray.
I think I read that HD masters were made at the time they did the Quadrilogy? So I guess they would use those rather than do it all over again.
Fox's Blu-Rays of old releases aren't the greatest around. I hope they put some effort into this release and do some hefty fbf remastering. We'll see.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Feb 20, 2009, 10:17:27 PM
I think I read that HD masters were made at the time they did the Quadrilogy? So I guess they would use those rather than do it all over again.
HD master...is that just an upgraded version of the standard film reel?
So are they doing a trilogy release and then the quad or was it misinterpreted by the guy before the news got over here.
One thing or two things?
The quad news came second. At first it was just going to be the first three, but now all 4 are being released.
At first i thought it was kind of funny how they were ignoring A:R for a blu-ray release. Then i was kind of sad for it.
Quote from: EEV2650 on Feb 21, 2009, 07:37:27 AM
At first i thought it was kind of funny how they were ignoring A:R for a blu-ray release. Then i was kind of sad for it.
Felt the same. Like the movie or not, it's still a part of the series, and although I had tons of problems with it, it is still a watchable movie. As long as you don't take it too seriously.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 21, 2009, 07:13:21 AM
The quad news came second. At first it was just going to be the first three, but now all 4 are being released.
So its the same set with the same features, the guy just called it the alien trilogy?
Well he's not calling it a trilogy anymore since all 4 movies are being released.
I feel you now home dog.
The way it was originally worded seemed like there was going to be two sets of different blu ray disc.
Kind of like the two seperate things of dvd's you can get. The Alien Trilogy, and the Alien Quad.
Just stickied this. And from what Fox told me, this is definitely happening but not much has happened regarding it so it may be the early stages.
Something tells me these won't see the light of day until Q4 '09. Who knows, maybe that just means Fox wants to ensure they're good.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 20, 2009, 02:26:40 PM
Something tells me these won't see the light of day until Q4 '09. Who knows, maybe that just means Fox wants to ensure they're good.
Or they want you to buy it as a Christmas present where DVD and Blu-Ray booms anyway.
Makes sense. It's what they did with the Quadrilogy DVD.
Quote from: Johnny Handsome on Mar 20, 2009, 02:50:46 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 20, 2009, 02:26:40 PM
Something tells me these won't see the light of day until Q4 '09. Who knows, maybe that just means Fox wants to ensure they're good.
Or they want you to buy it as a Christmas present where DVD and Blu-Ray booms anyway.
Tru enough. Why limit your sales base...
Alien movies on Blu-Ray?
In my opinion, the alien films are supposed to be dark and gritty...I wonder how they would pull that off on Blu Ray.
Quote from: philsaw101134 on Apr 11, 2009, 11:54:45 PM
Alien movies on Blu-Ray?
In my opinion, the alien films are supposed to be dark and gritty...I wonder how they would pull that off on Blu Ray.
What makes you think they aren't on blu-ray?
The movie's brightness isn't going to change, it will be the same movie, just with a miles better picture quality.
The first movie did look really great since it was remastered for the directors cut, so i personally think it will look
fantastic on blu-ray.
Aliens is likely going to look ass, with the grain being part of the raw footage - Hi def grain, woo! Also, what's the bet wires are going to be popping up all over?
Quote from: SiL on Apr 12, 2009, 12:36:11 AM
Aliens is likely going to look ass, with the grain being part of the raw footage - Hi def grain, woo! Also, what's the bet wires are going to be popping up all over?
Yes aliens is a very grainy movie, but so is predator, and while it cant hold a candle to new productions on blu-ray it still looks miles better then the DVD version. Ever took a look?
And i dont just talk about about some screencaps here, watch the thing in movement on a giant tv or beamer, it looks ace.
It really does look far better, i never thought it myself, i was just like you "How can this movie work on blu ray, its going to look like shit". But no, really, it looks great on blu-ray.
I don't see why aliens should make a difference, again, it wont look as stunning as new productions, but still great i guess and worth the upgrade.
If you don't believe in blu-ray or don't think its worth the upgrade then skip it and watch the DVD, no one forces you.
But i personally enjoy the new quality for what it is, and there shouldn't be a problem with effects as well, Predator's effects look just as great as if you were watching them in standart definition.
Alien 3 should look good since it's newer than Aliens. Naturally A:R would look the best since it's from 1997.
Quote from: SiL on Apr 12, 2009, 12:36:11 AM
Aliens is likely going to look ass, with the grain being part of the raw footage - Hi def grain, woo! Also, what's the bet wires are going to be popping up all over?
Wires?
QuoteAlien 3 should look good since it's newer than Aliens. Naturally A:R would look the best since it's from 1997.
I wouldn't bet on that, there are movies from the 80s that look better then productions from early 2000 or mid 90s.
Its all about the master, not the age of the movie.
Of course you could say: newer movie= better master, but that isn't always the case and one just shouldn't bet on that.
I do personally believe that Aliens will not look as good as the others in the series, but that doesn't have to mean that it wont look pretty good.
QuoteWires?
He means the stunt wires that are being visible on the aliens, which i think you wont notice on blu-ray as well, or at least not more so then on the standard def version.
Quote from: Johnny Handsome on Apr 12, 2009, 01:14:48 AM
It really does look far better, i never thought it myself, i was just like you "How can this movie work on blu ray, its going to look like shit". But no, really, it looks great on blu-ray.
Just like
me? Man, I'm all for HD images, even
with supah HD grain it looks better. I'm just saying, compared to other Blu-Ray releases - At the very least, of the Alien movies -
Aliens is going to look the worst. Cos it already looks the worst, in terms of film quality.
Which is something we both agree on. No harm done.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2009, 01:18:33 AM
Alien 3 should look good since it's newer than Aliens. Naturally A:R would look the best since it's from 1997.
Honestly I find
Alien, even in SD, looks better than AR.
Soon as I get a BR player I'm going to get
The Thing, then
Alien when it comes out.
Thank God for backwards compatibility so I don't have to repurchase my entire collection.
I actually am re-purchasing my collection. It's small as it is; only one DVD tower, and I always find deals on Blu-Ray discs. Besides, the HD picture for me is worth the purchase.
My collection's small by collectors' standards (only about 250), but way, way too big from a spending-money-on-replacing-it standard.
Only 250 :P
I have about 500-600 DVDs, so I'm not going to replace my collection, only selected movies which i really think are worth the upgrade or they have something the DVD doesn't have, like 5.1 Surround sound or new special features, but even if i would only own 100 DVDs or so i wouldn't replace them, its not like all the sudden they look bad on DVD.
For sure, I'm not suggesting they look bad on DVD, and I'm not going to buy the Blu-Ray disc for a certain film only because it's on BD; Predator as an example because it's only the movie and has zero extras aside from the trailer.
But if I can enjoy the film in HD and still get the extra stuff, I go for it.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2009, 05:21:03 PM
For sure, I'm not suggesting they look bad on DVD, and I'm not going to buy the Blu-Ray disc for a certain film only because it's on BD; Predator as an example because it's only the movie and has zero extras aside from the trailer.
But if I can enjoy the film in HD and still get the extra stuff, I go for it.
That's exactly how i think as well.
Hell, even i haven't bought the
Predator BD yet, I'll wait until the special edition BD comes out and skip the current version.
No new announcements with the Alien 30th anniversary? Sheesh...
Sucks. I actually thought it would 'Alien' would be released yesterday. :P
Some news: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2766
QuoteFrench buyers of a recently released James Bond Blu-ray box set were surprised to find inside the box a flyer with upcoming Fox titles that included a never-seen- before picture of an 'Alien Quadrilogy' Blu-ray box set with the caption "coming soon".
http://images.blu-ray.com/news/alien_boxset.jpg
Sweet deal, lookin' good 8)
Oooohhhh. Sexeh. ;D
I'm not a fan of the artwork. Reminds me too much of Resurrection.
I liked the design used for the current Quadrilogy, the Queen fetus. They should stick with that.
Resurrection's graphics never bothered me. The posters were great.
Oh thank the gods. ;D
I've been trying to hold off watching any of the Alien movies for a while waiting for the high def versions to release!
Quote from: Cellien on May 27, 2009, 11:56:00 PM
I've been trying to hold off watching any of the Alien movies for a while waiting for the high def versions to release!
Same here! I have been wanting to watch Alien, I was going to do it on monday, but I thought I should hold off until the BD release...
I came across a 720p version of Alien....online. Looks pretty good, better than the DVD for sure.
Quote from: Darkness on May 27, 2009, 05:14:31 PM
Some news: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2766
QuoteFrench buyers of a recently released James Bond Blu-ray box set were surprised to find inside the box a flyer with upcoming Fox titles that included a never-seen- before picture of an 'Alien Quadrilogy' Blu-ray box set with the caption "coming soon".
http://images.blu-ray.com/news/alien_boxset.jpg
That cover art is uglier than the Newborn. Urgh.
I hate that picture of the Alien.
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 28, 2009, 02:00:27 PM
I hate that picture of the Alien.
They might change it, they did with the Quadrilogy boxset, plus with the whole thing being pushed back to 2010 we have to wait!!! dont have a blu ray player or anyhing like that so looks liek i have to start saving slowly but surely...
Quote from: xeno_alpha_07 on Jun 28, 2009, 02:02:30 PM
dont have a blu ray player or anyhing like that so looks liek i have to start saving slowly but surely...
Same here :P First though I have to get Hi Def TV. No point in getting a Blu Ray player till then. The one good thing about having to wait is the prices usually come down and the quality goes up. :)
Quote from: Darwinsgirl on Jun 28, 2009, 02:44:48 PM
Quote from: xeno_alpha_07 on Jun 28, 2009, 02:02:30 PM
dont have a blu ray player or anyhing like that so looks liek i have to start saving slowly but surely...
Same here :P First though I have to get Hi Def TV. No point in getting a Blu Ray player till then. The one good thing about having to wait is the prices usually come down and the quality goes up. :)
Straight out of my brain.
Quote from: xeno_alpha_07 on Jun 28, 2009, 02:02:30 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 28, 2009, 02:00:27 PM
I hate that picture of the Alien.
They might change it, they did with the Quadrilogy boxset, plus with the whole thing being pushed back to 2010 we have to wait!!! dont have a blu ray player or anyhing like that so looks liek i have to start saving slowly but surely...
When was 2010 announced? I must have missed that.
I cant find the original article i had the links for...found this one instead.
http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/274210/alien_quadrilogy_indiana_jones_and_back_to_the_future_blurays_delayed_to_2010.html
Ah, thanks for the link. That sucks. :\
No worries bud, the original site link i had went into more detail but i cant seem to find the site.
2010 is going to be one hell of a year!
Yeah but who own's a blu ray player.
Dude do you have to be such a jerk all the time.
coughBlueraysucksCough
Coughagreedcough
*coughnevetwatchedoneyetbutwillgetonewhentheycomeoutcough*
coughthefacepalmwasfunnycough
Quote from: MIDGET on Jul 05, 2009, 11:10:07 PM
coughBlueraysucksCough
How does it suck?
I still have a DVD player as well,but there is no denying that blu-ray has better picture,and I am not going to say its a piece of crap just because I don't have one.
Wow. I didn't know Swine Flu could spread through the net...
... and how does Blu-Ray suck? At least give us a reason. Price? You can get 'em pretty cheap nowadays.
Probably because they don't have one.
Dude their overpriced and boring it's just an inprovment in picture not that intresting.I could by an hd tv cheaper then bying the player and bying movie's overtime.
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 06, 2009, 02:46:27 AM
Dude their overpriced and boring it's just an inprovment in picture not that intresting.I could by an hd tv cheaper then bying the player and bying movie's overtime.
People said the same thing about VHS to DVD actually.
And you'd be surprised on how many people have Blu Ray, at my work, Best Buy, we constantly sell out of Blu Ray movies over DVD format. And the Players have come down in price, drastically.
Thats because mainstream will buy anything. HD dvds? meh, ill wait until disc are useless. Everyone knows the future is memory/usb based. Who needs round objects anymore? Save your money, quality isnt that much of an improvement. Have a few beers, quality will look the same.
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: MIDGET on Jul 06, 2009, 04:57:58 AM
Thats because mainstream will buy anything. HD dvds? meh, ill wait until disc are useless. Everyone knows the future is memory/usb based. Who needs round objects anymore? Save your money, quality isnt that much of an improvement. Have a few beers, quality will look the same.
;D ;D ;D
HD DVDs came out at the same time as Blu Ray, one had to die. True, the world will probably go toward a USB based type of memory... But not anytime soon. DVD's haven't been around long, so more people are upgrading to Blu Ray players to get a better picture for the HDTV's they are all buying on a daily basis. So Blu Rays are selling, like I said earlier, we sell out of them all the time at my work.
And you can't tell me that this isn't a big improvement (right-click: view image):
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv293%2FMG3-Kiryu%2Fcomparision_cityscape.jpg&hash=da350d2d6ab3499bf741e92e659f7519927cb7ab)
QuotePeople said the same thing about VHS to DVD actually.
Yeah i remember all that lol, they used to show a DVD promo trailer on the VHS tapes trying to show and demonstrate how DVD is better. I mean how dumb was that? "the picture is twice as Sharp as regular VHS..." but looked and sounded the same because it was on a VHS tape lol, not very bright.
QuoteDVD's haven't been around long
They've been around quite a while now, where have you been?
Before DVD it used to be VHS vs Laserdisc, they were like DVD's but on 12 inch discs.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F7%2F74%2FLDDVDComparison.jpg%2F800px-LDDVDComparison.jpg&hash=afe8cfb95ac51f205283f9a5c6e18b6263ea79f3)
Laserdisc started running form 1978 and died out in 1997. It was always an obscure market for them, they never got that push and it had many faults which they never ironed out. Then came DVD and totally killed it. When HD-DVD was announced they were told not to bother as they had something better, but they didn't listen. Its the same with blu-ray, its slowly taking off and Japan have said they have a new concept better than blu-ray being released in the next 2 years. I don't have a blu-ray player but i do admit i want one now and i will get one along with a HD TV.
Has anyone here bought or seen The Thing on Blu-Ray? If the transfer of that film doesn't convert you, then I don't know what will. It's bloody gorgeous, It even looks better than new releases like The Dark Knight and The Incredible Hulk.
Quote from: Mikey on Jul 06, 2009, 07:49:29 AM
Quote from: MIDGET on Jul 06, 2009, 04:57:58 AM
Thats because mainstream will buy anything. HD dvds? meh, ill wait until disc are useless. Everyone knows the future is memory/usb based. Who needs round objects anymore? Save your money, quality isnt that much of an improvement. Have a few beers, quality will look the same.
;D ;D ;D
HD DVDs came out at the same time as Blu Ray, one had to die. True, the world will probably go toward a USB based type of memory... But not anytime soon. DVD's haven't been around long, so more people are upgrading to Blu Ray players to get a better picture for the HDTV's they are all buying on a daily basis. So Blu Rays are selling, like I said earlier, we sell out of them all the time at my work.
And you can't tell me that this isn't a big improvement (right-click: view image):
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv293%2FMG3-Kiryu%2Fcomparision_cityscape.jpg&hash=da350d2d6ab3499bf741e92e659f7519927cb7ab)
well if blue ray is the first picture maybe ill buy it. the second one is to blue looking. doesnt looks real.
my friend works at best buy and we have this discussion all the time. i guess i just dont care. hell i still buy obscure rare vhs tapes at flea markets and burn them to dvd.
i watch movies through my xbox with hdmi cable to my 42 lcd. happy with results.
older movies look good on blue ray, look remasterd such as 1st dawn of the dead. newer ones i cant tell the difference.
Quotewell if blue ray is the first picture maybe ill buy it. the second one is to blue looking. doesnt looks real.
That's not a good comparison to begin with. The first pic is from an older DVD version, the blu-ray pic is from the Directors Cut, which has new digital fx and a different color grading.
Quote from: MIDGET on Jul 06, 2009, 05:38:11 PM
Quote from: Mikey on Jul 06, 2009, 07:49:29 AM
Quote from: MIDGET on Jul 06, 2009, 04:57:58 AM
Thats because mainstream will buy anything. HD dvds? meh, ill wait until disc are useless. Everyone knows the future is memory/usb based. Who needs round objects anymore? Save your money, quality isnt that much of an improvement. Have a few beers, quality will look the same.
;D ;D ;D
HD DVDs came out at the same time as Blu Ray, one had to die. True, the world will probably go toward a USB based type of memory... But not anytime soon. DVD's haven't been around long, so more people are upgrading to Blu Ray players to get a better picture for the HDTV's they are all buying on a daily basis. So Blu Rays are selling, like I said earlier, we sell out of them all the time at my work.
And you can't tell me that this isn't a big improvement (right-click: view image):
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv293%2FMG3-Kiryu%2Fcomparision_cityscape.jpg&hash=da350d2d6ab3499bf741e92e659f7519927cb7ab)
well if blue ray is the first picture maybe ill buy it. the second one is to blue looking. doesnt looks real.
Wow,are you blind?
I don't even........
It's a better picture but you could probably get the same picture by adjusting your hd tvs picture.
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 06, 2009, 07:46:01 PM
It's a better picture but you could probably get the same picture by adjusting your hd tvs picture.
I know what you're thinking| did he fire six shots
OR ONLY FIVE?
I've kinda lost track myself.
But being as
THIS IS A .44 MAGNUM,
the most powerful handgun
IN THE WORLD AND WOULD
blow your head clean off,
you've got to ask yourself one question:
smart reference.
saw your sig and it popped into my head, so glad that guy lived, made the scene even stronger.
ok back on topic.
Blu-Ray.
Its only a slight change in picture waste of money if you ask me.
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 06, 2009, 08:06:36 PM
Its only a slight change in picture waste of money if you ask me.
People said the same about DVD when it first came out. Now look at it.
First of all, if you have a shit TV you won't notice the big difference. Even if it's an HDTV, if it's a rear projection older HDTV capable of only 1080i, most likely you won't see the difference because those TVs bleed so badly, the image is blurred resulting in a less than HD appearance. If you notice any difference, it will be extremely minimal.
If you have something smaller than a 32 or 26" LCD you will probably only see a minor, negligible difference.
If you have up to a 37" screen, 720p/1080i will look nice. If you have up to a 42" 720p/1080i will look good, but 1080p will look slightly better. If you have a 47"+, 1080p Blu-Rays will look as they should. 1920x1080 native resolution compared to DVDs 720x480 max resolution.
http://www.somethingnewweddingvideos.com/images/blu_ray_vs_dvd_screen.jpg
http://www.silver-ware.net/movies/potc1unf.png
Make sure you maximize the images in your browser to FULL RESOLUTION, something I think you don't understand.
The truth is for little TVs, yes you don't need the higher resolution. For larger TVs, you do. I'm guessing you're still rockin' one of these:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.isplc2006.org%2Fb2b%2Fpics%2F14__CRT_Color_TV_Monitor__Normal_Flat_Super_Flat_Pure_Flat_.jpg&hash=4e98d8057e2b4b72bc0d14d10c4f4a7bdd9675a5)
Quote from: Cellien on Jul 06, 2009, 08:33:18 PM
If you have something smaller than a 32 or 26" LCD you will probably only see a minor, negligible difference.
TBH I have a Samsung either 19 or 22" and there is a startling difference, but i dont know if that is due to having a crap tv previously or the quality of the HDTV, but i find there is a clear difference, although watching Batman Returns and seeing the Penguin, i wish it wasnt HD >_<
Well, for predatorfandcr90, it probably isn't an obvious enough change in quality. I do agree it would look better, but for someone that thinks the difference is "not worth it", it's probably not the ideal demoing set up to show off how truly big the difference really is.
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 06, 2009, 02:46:27 AM
Dude their overpriced and boring it's just an inprovment in picture not that intresting.I could by an hd tv cheaper then bying the player and bying movie's overtime.
Sound too. The sound is digital.
Quote from: Cellien on Jul 06, 2009, 08:33:18 PM
http://www.somethingnewweddingvideos.com/images/blu_ray_vs_dvd_screen.jpg
http://www.silver-ware.net/movies/potc1unf.png
Those were the kind of comparison shots I was looking for.
I didn't look too hard... :D
I wish more BD were like TDK. I'd like to see IMAX shots preserved on disc, something that DVDs don't do.
Quote from: Cellien on Jul 06, 2009, 08:57:04 PM
Well, for predatorfandcr90, it probably isn't an obvious enough change in quality. I do agree it would look better, but for someone that thinks the difference is "not worth it", it's probably not the ideal demoing set up to show off how truly big the difference really is.
personnally i do'nt spend my time or hard earned cash on an improvement in picture i have better things to do then be amazed by a slight change and as for the sound it falls in the same category as the picture.Honestly some blu ray players or pretty expensive and i've seen a few were u could by a ps3 for the same price and that has a built in blu ray player.
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 06, 2009, 11:01:33 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Jul 06, 2009, 08:57:04 PM
Well, for predatorfandcr90, it probably isn't an obvious enough change in quality. I do agree it would look better, but for someone that thinks the difference is "not worth it", it's probably not the ideal demoing set up to show off how truly big the difference really is.
personnally i do'nt spend my time or hard earned cash on an improvement in picture i have better things to do then be amazed by a slight change and as for the sound it falls in the same category as the picture.Honestly some blu ray players or pretty expensive and i've seen a few were u could by a ps3 for the same price and that has a built in blu ray player.
Most Blu Ray players are cheaper than PS3's now.
Quote from: Mikey on Jul 06, 2009, 11:12:01 PM
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 06, 2009, 11:01:33 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Jul 06, 2009, 08:57:04 PM
Well, for predatorfandcr90, it probably isn't an obvious enough change in quality. I do agree it would look better, but for someone that thinks the difference is "not worth it", it's probably not the ideal demoing set up to show off how truly big the difference really is.
personnally i do'nt spend my time or hard earned cash on an improvement in picture i have better things to do then be amazed by a slight change and as for the sound it falls in the same category as the picture.Honestly some blu ray players or pretty expensive and i've seen a few were u could by a ps3 for the same price and that has a built in blu ray player.
Most Blu Ray players are cheaper than PS3's now.
true but the best or still as exspensive.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10114322&catid=
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10124075&catid=25323&logon=&langid=EN
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10113919&catid=25323&logon=&langid=EN
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10124437&catid=25323&logon=&langid=EN
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10113483&catid=25323&logon=&langid=EN
All of them are cheaper than a PS3.
^Those are still expensive though, i got mine for 200â,¬ and that included 3 Blu-Ray's in the package.
You get it now for 179â,¬.
Quote from: Johnny Handsome on Jul 07, 2009, 03:17:44 PM
^Those are still expensive though, i got mine for 200 and that included 3 Blu-Ray's in the package.
You get it now for 179.
The one i managed to get was £199 and that came with 6 movies, and IMO thats pretty cheap, and the player itself seems like a good one. People just need to look harder
Well guys I just don't feel it's worth the money.That's just my opinion but I know people who own one it's alright but I don't feel there's a great need to buy one.
Well, i put it this way, once you have the player (remeber, really good DVD players are around the same price, hell, there are even DVD player out there which costs around 1000â,¬) the Blu-Ray discs themselves are not much more expensive then the standart DVDs, i got Quantum of solance for 14,99 â,¬, the DVD was next to it for 12,99â,¬. You get a much better quality for almost the same price, i don't pay more then i used to pay for the DVDs, and get a much better quality, its a win-win situation for me.
The TV? 699â,¬, 42" plasma HD ready from Samsung, i payed more for my old tube television a couple of years ago.
If people don't wanna upgrade, fine by me, i don't care, what i cant understand though, is when they say that its too expensive in comparison to the old stuff, which it isn't, it really isn't.
A brand new DVD at Walmart is usually 20$,The same film on blu-ray is usually 30$.
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 08, 2009, 01:57:40 AM
A brand new DVD at Walmart is usually 20$,The same film on blu-ray is usually 30$.
Sry, but then walmart just sucks. In my local DVD/Blu-Ray store a new brand new Blu-ray is around 15 to 20â,¬ while the DVD is around 10 to 15â,¬
There are Blu-Ray movies that cost 30â,¬, but those are very rare and overprized anyway, there are still overprized DVDs out there.
Yeah, I go to Amazon or Frys and have never paid over $19.99 for a Blu-Ray movie and that's rare. Not to say there aren't plenty of high-priced Blu-Rays, I just wait for the movies I want to go on sale, usually $12.99-$14.99.
HMV here in Canada has individual Blu-Rays selling for on average, $21-$34.99. The latter price is for brand new releases, so all in all, the prices are reasonable. Same as DVDs, really.
Theres only a few films i want to see on blu-ray, the Alien movies, Blade runner and the abyss just to name a few. I admit im only thinkinh about getting a blu-ray player etc is becasue of the Alien movies. I did the Same with DVD, when DVD's came about as soon as i heard they were comming to DVD i bought a player and the boxset. My brothers think im mad for doing it.
I always look online, shops like HMV and Tesco's generally seem to rip me off! :D
Quote from: xeno_alpha_07 on Jul 08, 2009, 09:28:06 AM
Theres only a few films i wont to see on blu-ray, the Alien movies, Blade runner and the abyss just to name a few. I admit im only thinkinh about getting a blu-ray player etc is becasue of the Alien movies. I did the Same with DVD, when DVD's came about as soon as i heard they were comming to DVD i bought a player and the boxset. My brothers think im mad for doing it.
I'm gonna get it for the exact same reason, and my missus thinks I'm mad for doing it too. They just can't understand mate lol. I've decided that I'm gonna spring for a PS3 though. Two birds, one johnny as they say :D
QuoteI'm gonna get it for the exact same reason, and my missus thinks I'm mad for doing it too. They just can't understand mate lol. I've decided that I'm gonna spring for a PS3 though. Two birds, one johnny as they say[/qoute]
Oh i get ya ;) ;) lol.
I still have my very first DVD player, bought it back in beginning of 1999, still plays fine and i still use it. its bloody big though lol, its the size of a VHS player.
I only want the first three movies!
So do that.
Quote from: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 08, 2009, 01:57:40 AM
A brand new DVD at Walmart is usually 20$,The same film on blu-ray is usually 30$.
ya but it has the same or more than the 2 disc dvds. and there around 25 to 30.
I just purchased xmen orgins wolverine (not very good) and there was a fox blu ray commercial and it showed a quick glimps of the Queen in Aliens. I got very excited! it looked good too!
Did it tell you when the films are comming out on blu ray ??
Hard to see what new extras they could put on there mate. The Quad is pretty thorough with the behind the scenes stuff. Unless they include the Appendixes?
no release date or nothin. it was a quick shot of the queen on the sulaco. yea the original quad had a shit load of extras, it would be bad ass if they did new interviews or somethin. or maybe tie in ACM somehow.
Hmm, I'll have to check out my Wolverine Blu-Ray for the Queen clip. :)
This could have been out by now :'(
Nothing on a release date... But new material will possibly be added.
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3666
Good news if ya ask me.
Sweet.
Wow. They're releasing all the Quad features too? That'll make a pricey set.
Quote from: Mikey on Nov 05, 2009, 07:52:53 PM
But new material will possibly be added.
Ya, it'll be the footage of Fincher cussing out Fox :D
Quote from: DoomRulz on Nov 06, 2009, 04:45:08 AM
Quote from: Mikey on Nov 05, 2009, 07:52:53 PM
But new material will possibly be added.
Ya, it'll be the footage of Fincher cussing out Fox :D
I think every fan would love that.
Quote from: Mikey on Nov 05, 2009, 07:52:53 PM
Nothing on a release date... But new material will possibly be added.
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3666
Good news if ya ask me.
Hmmm, what could they possibly show thats new and important that we haven't seen before from the Quad? It sounds cool but we saw ALOT in the Quad pretty much everything that there is to be seen I would think.
Maybe they will surprise us... Maybe not.
Its been awhile since the quad itself was released. Takes on the movies will have changed since then.
You can also never have too much background info. Things like the pscyh profiles etc could be added in the new releases to keep them fresh.
Either way, I'm getting it for the simple fact it will have better picture and sound quality :P
I am getting it, mainly because I can't resist, and I would love better audio and picture quality.
^ What he said. The Hive would look pretty ill in HD.
^ What they all said above me. :)
Yeah, sound quality for me is a must! I know in parts of Alien 3 its bad, but overall pretty shoddy on the lot of Alien.
What?! The picture and sound quality on each Alien film on DVD looks and sounds amazing. Heck I just saw all them like last week. If your having sound problems then it's either you have a bad copy of the film on DVD or your sound system is breaking down on you.
I definitely wouldn't call Aliens "amazing" quality in the picture department. I mean it was all filmed well, but the film is super grainy. I have seen some grainy catalog titles on Blu-Ray, I know Aliens is going to probably be the worst unless they do FBF restoration. It looks ultra grainy even on DVD when upscaling to 1080p and grain only gets worse on higher def transfers.
Quote from: Cellien on Nov 16, 2009, 03:44:34 PM
I definitely wouldn't call Aliens "amazing" quality in the picture department. I mean it was all filmed well, but the film is super grainy. I have seen some grainy catalog titles on Blu-Ray, I know Aliens is going to probably be the worst unless they do FBF restoration. It looks ultra grainy even on DVD when upscaling to 1080p and grain only gets worse on higher def transfers.
I wouldn't say it's "super grainy" but from where I'm watching it the picture and sound quality looks great. I never looked at the film like "aww dam, it's grainy, I don't like that" it looks fine to me.
Grainy as hell. Even Cameron points this out.
Quote from: PHANTOM on Nov 16, 2009, 06:46:51 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Nov 16, 2009, 03:44:34 PM
I definitely wouldn't call Aliens "amazing" quality in the picture department. I mean it was all filmed well, but the film is super grainy. I have seen some grainy catalog titles on Blu-Ray, I know Aliens is going to probably be the worst unless they do FBF restoration. It looks ultra grainy even on DVD when upscaling to 1080p and grain only gets worse on higher def transfers.
I wouldn't say it's "super grainy" but from where I'm watching it the picture and sound quality looks great. I never looked at the film like "aww dam, it's grainy, I don't like that" it looks fine to me.
I agree. I actually like the grain. Gives it that old-school but classic feel.
It's going to look like a locust blizzard in high-def. :D
Maybe thats thats why its taking so long to come out on blu ray . I do hope they stick wth the R2 bookstyle artwork and not the AR1 fold out. i would like to see what the box looks like. it will cost fans another £60 $100 .
Three Decades Of Terror. One Screaming Blu ray Collection. The Alien saga is reborn in a special edition box set... comming soon ;D
From thedigitalbits.com/rumormill 11/4/09:
"We've reconfirmed with our studio and industry sources that the long-awaited Alien Anthology box set is on track for Blu-ray release sometime in 2010 from Fox, including all four films in the series, all of the Alien Quadrilogy DVD box set bonus content and substantial new, BD-exclusive material as well."
Awesome news, thanks coolshow :)
Maybe the box set has the new teaser trailer to AVP 3 ;D
Hey, I can dream ok >:(
Quote from: PHANTOM on Nov 17, 2009, 05:00:17 PM
Maybe the box set has the new teaser trailer to AVP 3 ;D
Hey, I can dream ok >:(
Wait a minute! Did you send them your script finally? No? So what do you expect, they have no good script... :D
Or you think about game...
lol my script is a reboot, so it would really be AVP 1 ;)
But don't worry I'm working on it miss.
I'm not overly optimistic about these releases. Aliens has never been seen in HD in any sort of quality. All the TV aired versions have been poor. If they botch this, we won't see another release of these movies for a long time.
I know the films will be upgraded but will the extres be in HD ??
No one knows yet.
Alien Blu-ray to Feature Sigourney Weaver Commentary
During an interview for the Los Angeles Times to promote the theatrical release of 'Avatar', actress Sigourney Weaver (who plays a botanist in James Cameron's movie) discussed all her movie career and her status as "queen of sci-fi". She also revealed that in the weeks to come, she will record a commentary for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the 'Alien' tetralogy.
"I've never done that, watched all of [the Alien movies] in a row," Weaver said. "I just recently made my [19-year-old] daughter watch them. She had never seen them before, believe it or not. I think she just prefers to think of me as good ol' mom, you know, not some person running around a spaceship with a flamethrower."
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3873
Nice.
I don't have Blu-ray, so this doesn't affect me. 8)
^ Behind the times man. I'm already waiting for the 3D Blu-Ray standard coming next year. 8)
3D Blu-ray Player?
Do tell... :)
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/nvidia-shows-its-3d-blu-ray-readiness-in-run-up-to-ces-acer-dem/
Geez, get ready for reality...in VR!
Where not gonna have another format war blu ray v 3D . Anyway I cant wait for the set to come out its been so long feels like years of waiting.
"This is just a quick update on a title we've talked about several times before, but as it's still a few months away from being officially announced, the news belongs here. In an interview with the L.A. Times over the weekend, actress Sigourney Weaver revealed that she's going to be recording brand new audio commentary tracks for each of the four Alien films - tracks that will be added to Fox's nearly complete Alien Anthology Blu-ray box set. We've confirmed this news with our industry sources, who have also informed us that the box set is going to blow away fans of the previous DVD Quadrilogy. Not only have all of those previous extras have been included, but TONS of new material has been added as well exclusively for the Blu-ray release - extras that should make the BD WELL worth upgrading to. The set will be released in mid-to-late 2010, and rest assured we'll keep you up to date on it.
As always, the above information is to be considered unofficial and subject to change until the studios in question make official announcements. Stay tuned..."
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#121409
I'm hoping for more Alien3 footage and deleted scenes 8)
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Dec 19, 2009, 11:15:09 PM
"This is just a quick update on a title we've talked about several times before, but as it's still a few months away from being officially announced, the news belongs here. In an interview with the L.A. Times over the weekend, actress Sigourney Weaver revealed that she's going to be recording brand new audio commentary tracks for each of the four Alien films - tracks that will be added to Fox's nearly complete Alien Anthology Blu-ray box set. We've confirmed this news with our industry sources, who have also informed us that the box set is going to blow away fans of the previous DVD Quadrilogy. Not only have all of those previous extras have been included, but TONS of new material has been added as well exclusively for the Blu-ray release - extras that should make the BD WELL worth upgrading to. The set will be released in mid-to-late 2010, and rest assured we'll keep you up to date on it.
As always, the above information is to be considered unofficial and subject to change until the studios in question make official announcements. Stay tuned..."
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#121409
I'm hoping for more Alien3 footage and deleted scenes 8)
We all are. :D
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Dec 19, 2009, 11:15:09 PM
"This is just a quick update on a title we've talked about several times before, but as it's still a few months away from being officially announced, the news belongs here. In an interview with the L.A. Times over the weekend, actress Sigourney Weaver revealed that she's going to be recording brand new audio commentary tracks for each of the four Alien films - tracks that will be added to Fox's nearly complete Alien Anthology Blu-ray box set. We've confirmed this news with our industry sources, who have also informed us that the box set is going to blow away fans of the previous DVD Quadrilogy. Not only have all of those previous extras have been included, but TONS of new material has been added as well exclusively for the Blu-ray release - extras that should make the BD WELL worth upgrading to. The set will be released in mid-to-late 2010, and rest assured we'll keep you up to date on it.
As always, the above information is to be considered unofficial and subject to change until the studios in question make official announcements. Stay tuned..."
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#121409
I'm hoping for more Alien3 footage and deleted scenes 8)
Any previously unseen footage would be THE shit.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Dec 19, 2009, 11:15:09 PM
I'm hoping for more Alien3 footage and deleted scenes 8)
Fincher cussing out Fox=epic win.
I'd happily pay extra to see that. ^
I'm happy about the extras as it will make it worth it to upgrade from the DVDs, but I'm mostly concerned with what they have done for the movies as far as restoration and touching up, or even digging up even more extended scenes. I'm not totally opposed to updated visual effects for areas that were obvious lackluster effects... at least as an option.
Quote from: Cellien on Dec 21, 2009, 05:47:18 PM
I'm happy about the extras as it will make it worth it to upgrade from the DVDs, but I'm mostly concerned with what they have done for the movies as far as restoration and touching up, or even digging up even more extended scenes. I'm not totally opposed to updated visual effects for areas that were obvious lackluster effects... at least as an option.
Agreed. I would enjoy Alien 3 a lot more if some of the crap visual effects could be in some way enhanced. That's one of the few aspects of the film that I still just can't stand.
Ya...that giant red jellybean Alien will look like less of an Alien in HD.
That's the way it was intended to be though, that's the way people saw it in theaters, without digital compression like on DVD.
I'm sure if they had different technology, they'd have intended superior visual effects. As it stands, the CGI Alien shots in the third film are so obvious that it takes you right out of the movie.
There wasn't really any CGI shots of the Alien in the third one. It was the puppet placed in there I thought...
Really? Some of the movement is so unnatural that I was sure it had to be CGI.
I could very well be wrong, though. It's not like I looked into this very far.
That's a common mistake. The only CG shot in the entire film are the cracks on its head at the end. Everything else is either puppet or blue screen.
Either way... not good. :P
They called it Mo-Motion. And yes, puppetry imposed onto the footage and the reason it looked so bad was because the imposing technology wasn't too good.
From digibits
So let's start with what we think are the most exciting developments first. Based on information gathered from scores of industry sources over the last few months, we have strong reason to believe that Lucasfilm and Paramount are planning to bow the classic Indiana Jones Trilogy on Blu-ray in 2010, followed by at least some or all of the Star Wars films in 2011 (either the classic or prequel trilogies... or possibly even the long-awaited complete saga box set). As we've already been reporting for a while now, Fox's Alien Anthology box set is also due in 2010. And with the two Hobbit films due in 2011 and 2012, it's reasonable to assume that The Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions will be out on Blu-ray by the end of 2012 as well. One can also expect that the studios are going to try to capitalize on the DVD/3-D Blu-ray release of James Cameron's Avatar (sometime next year) to bow other Cameron catalog films in HD, so possibilities could include The Abyss, True Lies and even Titanic. What's more, in addition to the Indy films, our sources say that you're very likely to see key additional Spielberg catalog films arrive on Blu-ray in 2010 and 2011, as the director is a major supporter of the format. Word is that Jaws, the Jurassic Park films, War of the Worlds, Minority Report and Saving Private Ryan are all possible suspects. We also know that Apollo 13 is coming to BD early next year from Universal (April will be the 40th anniversary of the original NASA mission), and with the original Back to the Future film celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010, don't be surprised to see at least one (if not all) of those films as well. And that doesn't even begin to include all of the vintage classics being prepared by Warner, Sony and other studios for BD release - including Ben-Hur, The African Queen, Lawrence of Arabia and others - nor the classic Disney animated features already announced for release in 2010 and beyond. Bottom line... the next few years are going to be HUGE for major catalog titles on Blu-ray. So start saving up your money now, folks.
Nice that they are coming out with the Jurassic Park films, those will look good in high def.
I am going to be completely honest. I want Jurassic Park more than these films.
It is on the top of my Blu-Ray want list.
But they follow close behind.
T.Rex sequence in JP in HD=Epic Win.
Exactly! It doesn't help that it is my favorite film of all time, but like I said, the Alien films are close second.
Just found out that the Alien Quaidrilogy will be out at the same time as james camrans Avatar Christmas 2010 !!
So you will have to wait ;D
Quote from: coolshow on Jan 27, 2010, 09:25:34 PM
Just found out that the Alien Quaidrilogy will be out at the same time as james camrans Avatar Christmas 2010 !!
So you will have to wait ;D
Proof?
Total film magazine ;D
CHRISTMAS?? 2010?? Man thats ages away!! ???
Bri :-*
Here's a leaflet saying it will come out Christmas 2010:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/3.501.jpg)
Anthology? doesn't that mean *FIVE* ? lol....
It means they might include the AvP movies too.
Quote from: Darkness on Feb 18, 2010, 02:53:14 PM
It means they might include the AvP movies too.
so.. thats 6? which is known as Hexology ? :P lol
The fifth disk will probably be the one with the new features.
Quote from: x-M-x on Feb 18, 2010, 02:46:46 PM
Anthology? doesn't that mean *FIVE* ? lol....
I do believe it just means a collection.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGIC_en___GB344&hs=lAr&q=define+anthology&btnG=Search&meta=&aq=0&oq=define+antho
Yikes that'll be 3 sets i'll have then...
About time though, i was hoping for this around the time i finally coughed it up for the Quadrology but there hadn't been any news.
I definitely don't want to re-buy AvP and AvP-Poo on Blu-Ray if it's a full pack.
Full pack will be nice...it'll just suck having AvP and Resurrection is all. Woooo, trade-ins FTW.
Good news. Shitty leaflet.
Well I've got until Christmas to buy a Blu-Ray player. I do look forward to seeing more detail.
The PS3 beckons... ;)
I think I'll wait for the Pentology set.
Plzz tell me there not gonna add the AVP films plzz i hate you 20 century fox
Quote from: coolshow on Feb 24, 2010, 04:48:01 PM
Plzz tell me there not gonna add the AVP films plzz i hate you 20 century fox
Well seen as it's called the 'Alien Quadrilogy', I highly doubt it.
well its not gonna be called Alien Quadrilogy any more
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4339
"German site Bluray-disc.de has received an advance review copy of Minority Report (which is distributed in Europe by 20th Century Fox) to find that it opens with a short teaser for the upcoming Blu-ray edition of the Alien Anthology. After the extended tagline "In space no one can hear you scream – but on Blu-ray they can," it is revealed that the Anthology will consist of the movies Alien, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection.
Additionally, according to the print edition of the UK movie magazine Empire, this release is being produced by Charles De Lauzirika, who is behind the BD releases of most of the movies directed by Sir Ridley Scott, including the monumental five-disc Blade Runner. De Lauzirika said that, while the Quadrilogy DVD was already very comprehensive, this Anthology Blu-ray set will blow it out of the water, with new extras and commentaries. Also, a new sound mix has been done for the extended edition of Alien 3, which involved bringing back some of the cast to reloop their dialogue."
Good.
This is not much of a surprise as AVP and AVP-R are already on Blu-ray.
German site Bluray-disc.de has received an advance review copy of Minority Report (which is distributed in Europe by 20th Century Fox) to find that it opens with a short teaser for the upcoming Blu-ray edition of the Alien Anthology. After the extended tagline "In space no one can hear you scream – but on Blu-ray they can," it is revealed that the Anthology will consist of the movies Alien, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection.
Additionally, according to the print edition of the UK movie magazine Empire, this release is being produced by Charles De Lauzirika, who is behind the BD releases of most of the movies directed by Sir Ridley Scott, including the monumental five-disc Blade Runner. De Lauzirika said that, while the Quadrilogy DVD was already very comprehensive, this Anthology Blu-ray set will blow it out of the water, with new extras and commentaries. Also, a new sound mix has been done for the extended edition of Alien 3, which involved bringing back some of the cast to reloop their dialogue.
link http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4339
Quote from: Stringer on Mar 24, 2010, 10:07:08 PM
Also, a new sound mix has been done for the extended edition of Alien 3, which involved bringing back some of the cast to reloop their dialogue.
Nice!! Can't wait to see that.
Wow, that's awesome news, thank you.
I'm hoping for a Fincher commentary but I'm not holding my breath.
Thats nearly 50 hours of extres ;D Anyway will we see a better version of alien 3?
Quote from: coolshow on Mar 24, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
De Lauzirika said that, while the Quadrilogy DVD was already very comprehensive, this Anthology Blu-ray set will blow it out of the water, with new extras and commentaries. Also, a new sound mix has been done for the extended edition of Alien 3, which involved bringing back some of the cast to reloop their dialogue."
YESSSSSS! That is bloody awesome news 8)
so who is buying this box set ??
Quote from: coolshow on Mar 25, 2010, 08:56:52 AM
Thats nearly 50 hours of extres ;D Anyway will we see a better version of alien 3?
i hope so, the awful sound on A3 DC kind of annoys me sometimes. can't wait for the new sound mix
i am most definately getting this, i hope it has all the quadrilogy extras plus more, as much as i like my quadrilogy, i should probably give it to charity when i get the BD set. but i can't if it doesn't have the same features!! the AQ docs were really good.
Damn I need a Blu-ray and fast!
Quote from: superdeathpredator on Mar 25, 2010, 02:04:57 PM
Damn I need a Blu-ray and fast!
better start saving your pennies, you only have 8 or 9 months until it comes out.
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 25, 2010, 01:57:20 PM
Quote from: coolshow on Mar 25, 2010, 08:56:52 AM
Thats nearly 50 hours of extres ;D Anyway will we see a better version of alien 3?
i hope so, the awful sound on A3 DC kind of annoys me sometimes. can't wait for the new sound mix
i am most definately getting this, i hope it has all the quadrilogy extras plus more, as much as i like my quadrilogy, i should probably give it to charity when i get the BD set. but i can't if it doesn't have the same features!! the AQ docs were really good.
It WILL have all the extres from the Alien Quaidrilogy set !!!
Quote from: coolshow on Mar 25, 2010, 02:23:33 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 25, 2010, 01:57:20 PM
Quote from: coolshow on Mar 25, 2010, 08:56:52 AM
Thats nearly 50 hours of extres ;D Anyway will we see a better version of alien 3?
i hope so, the awful sound on A3 DC kind of annoys me sometimes. can't wait for the new sound mix
i am most definately getting this, i hope it has all the quadrilogy extras plus more, as much as i like my quadrilogy, i should probably give it to charity when i get the BD set. but i can't if it doesn't have the same features!! the AQ docs were really good.
It WILL have all the extres from the Alien Quaidrilogy set !!!
good good!
wonder if it will have digital copies too...
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 25, 2010, 02:07:04 PM
Quote from: superdeathpredator on Mar 25, 2010, 02:04:57 PM
Damn I need a Blu-ray and fast!
better start saving your pennies, you only have 8 or 9 months until it comes out.
Dang I will beg my mom to give me one for christmas!
yay
It's not really surprising. The opposite would have.
Quote from: Harkus on Mar 25, 2010, 08:56:41 AM
Wow, that's awesome news, thank you.
I'm hoping for a Fincher commentary but I'm not holding my breath.
Isn't this the one movie he's never talked about except to bash it?
He just doesnt talk about the movie at all because he wants nothing to do with it. Fox screwed him over big time during production and I think he's washed his hands of it.
Quote from: Keg on Mar 25, 2010, 08:25:37 PM
He just doesnt talk about the movie at all because he wants nothing to do with it. Fox screwed him over big time during production and I think he's washed his hands of it.
That's a bit of an understatement. ::) He said he'd rather get colon cancer than finish the film. :-\
Well if I ever needed a reason to get a Blu-Ray.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 25, 2010, 11:30:22 PM
Well if I ever needed a reason to get a Blu-Ray.
nailed it
Now that is awesome news!
Would love to see a cut of ALIEN 3 including some of the Workprint cuts, without the ox, but with most of the other stuff in the SPED.
Dammit, I need a Blu-Ray player now! D:
SWEEEET!!! Hopefully by then we will have a bit of the prequel promo stuff in it.
Its good that they kept the movies in seperate box sets. Predator was on its own and AvP was on its own, why not Alien. Imagine the cost of an 8 movie box set on Blu Ray $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Sold. Especially with the Alien³ news.
X 8)
what i really hope is that the movies have the ting that Terminator " Skynet edition had, where you could compare the different cuts of the movie in real time.
Quote from: coolshow on Mar 24, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
Also, a new sound mix has been done for the extended edition of Alien 3, which involved bringing back some of the cast to reloop their dialogue."
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
I told myself I wasn't going to buy this new set. I bought the Legacy set, I bought the Quad set. I have already bought these movies twice now. Why are you doing this to me!?
Sold already. I just hope Aliens turns out decent...
Quote from: War Wager on Mar 26, 2010, 08:19:16 PM
Sold already. I just hope Aliens turns out decent...
Apparently in Empire magazine it also said "Aliens has never looked better and the extras are endless...". I may go check it out for myself this weekend.
Was it ever rumored that they might be in the anthology?
Still, getting more and more excited. At first it was the Sigourney Weaver commentaries, then it was reading about the Aliens transfer in Empire, now this Alien 3 stuff. Good times.
Quote from: Stringer on Mar 24, 2010, 10:07:08 PM
De Lauzirika said that, while the Quadrilogy DVD was already very comprehensive, this Anthology Blu-ray set will blow it out of the water, with new extras and commentaries
Propaganda. Of course he's going to say that. He's got to convince us to buy these movies for the fifth or sixth time. Okay, I'll do it. :P
No AVP movies eh? Now if they'll just drop 3 and 4, we'll have a perfect set! :D
Quote from: Stringer on Mar 24, 2010, 10:07:08 PM
De Lauzirika said that, while the Quadrilogy DVD was already very comprehensive, this Anthology Blu-ray set will blow it out of the water
That is a bold statement, the thought alone blows my mind
Here's the full text from Empire magazine...
QuoteDespsite rumours that we'd have to wait until the theatrical release of the Alien prequel to get all its predecessors on Blu-ray, it now seems the wait will be much shorter, with a box set release slated for late 2010. And, having had a sneak peek, we can confirm that very good things are in store. Along with a cryo-bay's worth of previously unseen extras (including, according to Sigourney Weaver, new commentaries), the package - which will drop the clunky term 'Quadrilogy' used for the DVD box set and term itself The Alien Anthology has been facehuggingly good picture and sound quality. Charles de Lauririka, one of the high-def-nicians working on the set, can't contain his excitement: "We've done a whole new sound mix for Alien3, bringing back some of the actors to reloop their dialogue. Aliens has never looked better. And the extras are endless. As someone who looked at the Quadrilogy as pretty comprehensive, this frankly blows it out of the water. We're slackjawed at how over-the-top, in a good way, this set is. The word I keep using is 'geekgasm'!"
The Alien Anthology Blu-ray box set is out in late 2010.
The blu ray player in my PS3 can't wait!!! ;D
Any word on whether or not David Fincher will be involved with the Alien3 portion of this box set?
He's not involved. It's still the same cut as the Quad. Just with better sound.
^ And hopefully better picture quality that matches with the rest of the film. If they can get both of those right, I'll be extremely happy. One of the big fatal turn offs from the Alien 3 cut is the sound and picture quality that didn't match with the rest of the film. You can clearly tell it's deleted footage and the color grading, visual quality and sound isn't in sync with the rest of the film at all.
Now the directors cut from Alien and Aliens matched very well, it looked and sounded like it was part of the film all along, almost like if nothing was added.. but it was.
It's a shame Fincher disowned his own film. It's pretty respected nowadays.
I understand Fox gave him some shit while making the film but, I sense a lot of "I'm King Fincher, I'm too rich and awesome now to care anymore" ::)
Quote from: PHANTOM on Apr 01, 2010, 09:26:36 PM
^ And hopefully better picture quality that matches with the rest of the film. If they can get both of those right, I'll be extremely happy. One of the big fatal turn offs from the Alien 3 cut is the sound and picture quality that didn't match with the rest of the film. You can clearly tell it's deleted footage and the color grading, visual quality and sound isn't in sync with the rest of the film at all.
Now the directors cut from Alien and Aliens matched very well, it looked and sounded like it was part of the film all along, almost like if nothing was added.. but it was.
The PQ was very good i think
The theatrical version of Alien 3 yes, of course. But the directors cut of Alien 3 had a bunch of out of place poor quality footage that screamed "deleted scene" :o
The Alien and Aliens directors cut matched very well visually with the theatrical version, the same needs to be done with Alien 3. I have a feeling they are going to fix this though.
Apparently these come from the Polish distributors. 6 disc set.
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Those things are so awesome :o
Is that a Polish exclusive or what?
The white case looks super nice.
Or super unimaginative.
I like it. Nice and simple.
It is nice, don't get me wrong. But it could be so much more.
I wouldn't be surprised if this is just early concept art work, and the end result will be a lot different. We're still a long way off from release.
I have a question:
In the AvPG news it says that the BR anthology will feature 6 discs. Does that mean that we will get less Special Features or those in the DvD Anthology will be comprimed in 2 discs?
Niiiice 8)
I will be buying this box set for sure.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Apr 05, 2010, 03:47:03 PM
I have a question:
In the AvPG news it says that the BR anthology will feature 6 discs. Does that mean that we will get less Special Features or those in the DvD Anthology will be comprimed in 2 discs?
Blu-ray discs hold much more information than your standard DvD, There will be more special features than in the Quadrilogy set.
I like the artwork but it does look like early concept and I'd imagine the US and UK will be getting different artwork as usual.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Apr 05, 2010, 04:56:50 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Apr 05, 2010, 03:47:03 PM
I have a question:
In the AvPG news it says that the BR anthology will feature 6 discs. Does that mean that we will get less Special Features or those in the DvD Anthology will be comprimed in 2 discs?
Blu-ray discs hold much more information than your standard DvD, There will be more special features than in the Quadrilogy set.
Pk, now I undrestand, thanks :)
I do love that Egg box. I hope we get something like that for the final product and that it is as expensive as the Quadrilogy head.
I would like to see a box that is sculpted to be a Queen with the eggsack.
Quote from: War Wager on Apr 05, 2010, 01:54:23 PM
The white case looks super nice.
I like that one too, it looks simple, yet precious.
what do you guys think of the packaging of the box set ?? i think its great
Personally, simple is my favorite style.
The egg package looks lovely, if only not god damn adi mutated shoulders of alien. i would sold my furniture to buy this thing, but this design choice is definitve no no for me, i won't be paying for god damn adi abominations to put them on my shelf any near giger reproductions hanging on walls.
Ill start saving and hoping they change design however :P (who am i kidding, f*cking adi shitty shoulders will stay >:( :-\)
So getting that egg edition, looks f**king brilliant.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 06, 2010, 02:24:07 AM
So getting that egg edition, looks f**king brilliant.
ditto.
it can fight my watchmen owlship for shelf space :D
It sure looks interesting. Hopefully it'll be a UK exclusive like the Quad head. ;)
I like the egg case.
No idea where i'd put it though
S**t, I'd make room!
How can it be six disks ?? That's 1 movie per disk with both versions per film (Theatrical and Director's Cut) The last two disks will have over 50 hours of extres including all the extres from the Quadrilogy set .
It does not make any sense ! ???
Thats alot of extres for only a few disks
....Quoting a post made a page back:
Quote from: RidgeTop on Apr 05, 2010, 04:56:50 PM
Blu-ray discs hold much more information than your standard DvD, There will be more special features than in the Quadrilogy set.
ok cool the only problem is this set will be expensive lolz ;D
Just don't buy it when it comes out and wait for a sale.
I'ma' start savin' now!
The Quadrilogy originally cost around £70 on DVD, so all of this on blu-ray (along with the fancy packaging) is gonna cost...
My god.
CAD, I'm betting it will be around $150 at least.
I think between $90 and 120. When this first comes out it my be marked down on amazon for like $80. First day buy for me I cannot wait to see how good these are gonna look, especially since they are being digitally restored by Lawry digital. They do good work.
I'll wait a few years i dont want to pay full price
Quote from: bleau on Apr 08, 2010, 04:21:53 AM
I think between $90 and 120. When this first comes out it my be marked down on amazon for like $80. First day buy for me I cannot wait to see how good these are gonna look, especially since they are being digitally restored by Lawry digital. They do good work.
What else have they done?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D (2008)
U2 3D (2007)
Zodiac (2007)
Miami Vice (2006)
Aliens of the Deep (2005)
Die Another Day (2002)
The World Is Not Enough (1999)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
GoldenEye (1995)
The Lion King (1994)
Born Too Soon (1993)
Aladdin (1992)
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
The Godfather Part III (1990)
Licence to Kill (1989)
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Henry V (1989)
Oliver & Company (1988)
The Living Daylights (1987)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
A View to a Kill (1985)
The Black Cauldron (1985)
Prizzi's Honor (1985)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Octopussy (1983)
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
The Keep (1983)
The Fox and the Hound (1981)
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The In-Laws (1979)
Moonraker (1979)
The Rescuers (1977)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Star Wars (1977)
All the President's Men (1976)
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Live and Let Die (1973)
Robin Hood (1973)
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1973)
The Godfather (1972)
Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
THX 1138 (1971)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
The Mercenary (1968)
The Love Bug (1968)
The Jungle Book (1967)
You Only Live Twice (1967)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Darling (1965)
The Great Race (1965)
Thunderball (1965)
Goldfinger (1964)
Mary Poppins (1964)
From Russia with Love (1963)
Dr. No (1962)
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)
North by Northwest (1959)
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
Giant (1956)
Moby Dick (1956)
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
The Rose Tattoo (1955)
Them! (1954)
Peter Pan (1953)
The Robe (1953)
Roman Holiday (1953)
The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Cinderella (1950)
Madeleine (1950)
The Passionate Friends (1949)
Oliver Twist (1948)
Brief Encounter (1946)
Mildred Pierce (1945)
Gaslight (1944)
This Happy Breed (1944)
Casablanca (1942)
Now, Voyager (1942)
Bambi (1942)
Dumbo (1941)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Pinocchio (1940)
Gone with the Wind (1939)
The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Young and Innocent (1937)
Sabotage (1936)
The Cookie Carnival (1935)
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)
The Ghoul (1933)
Little Women (1933)
Manhatta (1921)
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Thanks.
Ah, North By Northwest! That's a brilliant conversion! Looks like new.
As far as I know Sigourney Weaver will have a special commentary that is new for all films, Bd exclusive content,and substantial new, BD-exclusive material as well. I can only speculate anything that was not on the quad dvd, trailers, more deleted scenes ect. But the picture was a big concern for the studio. I remember reading that it would have been grainy, so they are supposed to do a video restoration. The video quality should look very good. It is a dark movie so they will probly use a high bitrate encode. New sound mixes. They have had plenty of time to put this together so this set will probly not have any flaws.
Alien Anthology teaser trailer from the Minority Report blu-ray:
Nice find, thanks.
Thanks alot you made my day ;D
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Apr 09, 2010, 09:00:43 AM
Alien Anthology teaser trailer from the Minority Report blu-ray:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo-K7tQo4lQ
cool, thanks
Anyone else get goosebumps watching it in 1080p?
Quote from: Lt. Mike Harrigan on Apr 09, 2010, 11:35:48 AM
Anyone else get goosebumps watching it in 1080p?
You bet :) And especially as yesterday I received a new 1080p HD 24" PC monitor... so looking forward to the release!
You and me both mate!
Do want.. Concerned about the price though. Luckily it's around X-Mas, I'll just tell my wife that's what I want and not worry too much about it. :P
I doubt it will cost any more than $100.
I'm sure it will.
It'll be right around or definitely over $100.
The Quadrilogy set was £60 in the UK
Fox is already known for overpricing their Blu-Rays... I can only imagine what they will do with a much anticipated box set like this for all the enthusiasts out there that will pay anything to get their hands on it at first. I haven't heard if they are releasing the films individually at the same time which to me indicates they plan on maximizing rapage of fans first, then release the single films at a later date for a more moderate price.
Who knows for sure, but I don't have a lot of confidence in Fox when it comes to pricing. They milk everything.
Quote from: AvatarIII on Apr 09, 2010, 11:34:39 AM
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Apr 09, 2010, 09:00:43 AM
Alien Anthology teaser trailer from the Minority Report blu-ray:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo-K7tQo4lQ
cool, thanks
It's time! 8)
Quote from: Cellien on Apr 11, 2010, 04:26:54 PM
They milk everything.
If the AvP movies and Alien sequels are any indication...
And they've already started with Avatar:
Initial Theater Release
Barebones Home Video
Re-Release in Theaters
Special Edition Home Video
3D Home Video
Quote from: Cellien on Apr 12, 2010, 12:51:07 AM
And they've already started with Avatar:
Initial Theater Release
Barebones Home Video
Re-Release in Theaters
Special Edition Home Video
3D Home Video
Thats so f--king gay they aren't going to release the 3D version until much later down the road >:(
Quote from: Cellien on Apr 11, 2010, 04:26:54 PM
Fox is already known for overpricing their Blu-Rays... I can only imagine what they will do with a much anticipated box set like this for all the enthusiasts out there that will pay anything to get their hands on it at first. I haven't heard if they are releasing the films individually at the same time which to me indicates they plan on maximizing rapage of fans first, then release the single films at a later date for a more moderate price.
Who knows for sure, but I don't have a lot of confidence in Fox when it comes to pricing. They milk everything.
yes they will be out individually too look
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The original arts are removed from his blog! :(
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See the Alien? Alien Bluray news with the Avatar disc maybe?
Alien
•Shock & Awe: The Return of Alien with Danny Boyle [25:01 Min.]
Aliens - 76:53 Min.
•"Aliens" POD Credits [0:25 Min.]
•Becoming Vasquez [1:07 Min.]
•Building Hadley's Hope [3:28 Min.]
•Cameron's Cutting Edge [1:32 Min.]
•Cameron's Design Philosophy [2:15 Min.]
•Cameron's Military Interests [1:26 Min.]
•Dailies: James Remar as Hicks [3:46 Min.]
•Fighting the Facehugger [1:17 Min.]
•Finding an Unused Power Plant [2:08 Min.]
•From Producer to Stunt Double [2:03 Min.]
•More Tales from Tea Time [6:44 Min.]
•On Set: Infiltrating the Colony [3:14 Min.]
•Origins of Ascheron [2:05 Min.]
•Paul Reiser on Carter Burke [1:01 Min.]
•Praising Stan Winston [1:40 Min.]
•Props: Personal Light Unit [0:36 Min.]
•Re-Enlisting with Cameron [1:23 Min.]
•Ripley's Heartbreak [3:49 Min.]
•Sigourney Weaver's Triumph [1:38 Min.]
•Simon Atherton talks Weapons [2:00 Min.]
•Stan Winston's Challenge [1:46 Min.]
•Stan Winston's Legacy [2:35 Min.]
•Test Footage: Chestburster [1:19 Min.]
•Test Footage: Facehugger [7:27 Min.]
•Test Footage: Queen Alien [4:47 Min.]
•The First Casting of Hicks [4:44 Min.]
•The Importance of Being Bishop [1:27 Min.]
•The Paxton/Cameron Connection [2:17 Min.]
•Without Sigourney Weaver [1:29 Min.]
•Working with Sigourney Weaver [5:25 Min.]
Alien 3 - 72:58 Min.
•"Alien 3″ POD Credits [0:25 Min.]
•Bald Cap Blues [2:40 Min.]
•Bragging Rights [1:01 Min.]
•Costuming the Character [1:37 Min.]
•Creating Alien Sounds from the Scratch [2:23 Min.]
•Dangerous Location Recording [1:47 Min.]
•Detailing the EEV Miniature [1:27 Min.]
•Explaining the Wooden Plant [2:44 Min.]
•Ezra Swerdlow's Concerns [1:08 Min.]
•Fincher's Alienation [3:40 Min.]
•Head Casting with Charles Dutton [2:51 Min.]
•Hick's Alternate Future [1:54 Min.]
•How to make Alien Acid Saliva [1:10 Min.]
•Intimidating Baldies [1:58 Min.]
•Lance Henriksen returns in Style [1:19 Min.]
•Matte Painting Memories [8:01 Min.]
•Mixed Reactions [3:50 Min.]
•On Set: Filming the Alien's POV [2:24 Min.]
•On Set: Filming the Oxburster [3:10 Min.]
•Painful Low End Frequencies [0:45 Min.]
•Renny Harlin quits [1:51 Min.]
•Ripley's Evolution [2:12 Min.]
•Roaming the Fury 161 Set [3:59 Min.]
•Sausage-motivated Alien Whippet [2:01 Min.]
•Stealing Sigourney's Top [0:55 Min.]
•Sucking up to Fincher [6:30 Min.]
•The Art of Storyboarding [2:32 Min.]
•The Power of Silence [3:13 Min.]
•The Sulaco's Cameo [1:05 Min.]
•The Weaver Wagger [2:26 Min.]
Alien Resurrection- 74:23 Min.
•Abandoning the Bug Opening [4:08 Min.]
•Alien Resurrection POD Credits [0:25 Min.]
•Animating Underwater Aliens [3:12 Min.]
•Becoming a Film Composer [1:34 Min.]
•Breaking the Language Barrier [4:39 Min.]
•Considering Giger's Legacy [3:03 Min.]
•Costuming the Betty Crew [1:23 Min.]
•Creating Ripley's New Look [3:18 Min.]
•Designing the Newborn [1:35 Min.]
•Downsizing the Design [1:58 Min.]
•Dueling Design Sensibilities [1:54 Min.]
•Ending after Ending after Ending [5:26 Min.]
•Future Franchise Directions [6:33 Min.]
•Intentially Uncomfortable Costumes [1:47 Min.]
•Newborn Dick Removal [1:43 Min.]
•Preparing for Action [2:49 Min.]
•Remembering the Premiere [1:57 Min.]
•Surviving the Shoot [4:13 Min.]
•Swimming with Aliens [2:25 Min.]
•The Art of Slime [2:30 Min.]
•The Burden of Temp Music [1:55 Min.]
•The Cloning Process [4:44 Min.]
•The Evolution of the Alien [4:10 Min.]
•The Storyboard Bible [1:20 Min.]
•VFX: Knifing Ripley's Hand [2:11 Min.]
•VFX: Shooting Miniatures [1:21 Min.]
•Winona Ryder answers the Call [2:10 Min.]
Extres for the Alien Anthology
Nonononononono wait, no Beauty and the Bitch documentary on Blu-Ray Quality? :'(
"•Newborn Dick Removal [1:43 Min.]"
I lol'd.
Your source?
Never mind, found it: http://www.dvduell.de/artikel/erste-details-zum-neuen-bonusmaterial-der-alien-anthology-blu-ray-box/
Umm, is all the original Alien Quadrilogy extras still included in the Alien Anthology?
Doesn't look like, does it.
But why? I wanted so bad the "BEauty and the Bitch" Documentary in Blu-Ray quality!! :(
What? But, but... why?
That is sooo lame!
Didn't anyone read the first paragraph on that link?
"The complete bonus material of the "Alien Quadrilogy "- DVD box is to be taken over and be supplemented by further material."
It's well known all the Quadrilogy material will be on the blu-ray set. Whether it will be in HD is another matter.
You mean the part that's in German?
Sorry, I forgot to mention I translated it using Babel Fish ;)
I thought I was going crazy for a sec! :D
Thanks for clearing that up anyways!
You're welcome :)
Some interesting bits and pieces on those lists, like the James Remar as Hicks dailies... they didn't even mention him by name in the Quadrilogy! I wonder if anyone features will be included... I'm hoping for more Alien3 deleted scenes.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Apr 25, 2010, 08:20:33 PM
I'm hoping for more Alien3 deleted scenes.
You and me both!
Although Fincher coming in and doing a directors cut would be my wet dream. Shame it probably won't ever happen though!
Ah, wait. This is authentic? I was convinced it was a joke looking at some of those snippet titles.
This is bullshit!! It's about time to see the deleated scene of Burke being cocooned, why is it so difficult to show it to the fans..only because it doesn't fit well in the 15 min of evac.? or because Burke was cocooned to fast?.. I just don't get it.
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Did someone here feels the same?
Quote from: Griffith on Apr 25, 2010, 10:13:52 PM
This is bullshit!! It's about time to see the deleated scene of Burke being cocooned, why is it so difficult to show it to the fans..only because it doesn't fit well in the 15 min of evac.? or because Burke was cocooned to fast?.. I just don't get it.
http://www.hot.ee/jangofett/burke.jpg
Did someone here feels the same?
I second
Quote from: Griffith on Apr 25, 2010, 10:13:52 PM
This is bullshit!! It's about time to see the deleated scene of Burke being cocooned, why is it so difficult to show it to the fans..only because it doesn't fit well in the 15 min of evac.? or because Burke was cocooned to fast?.. I just don't get it.
http://www.hot.ee/jangofett/burke.jpg
Did someone here feels the same?
I'd like to see it as well. Maybe the footage doesn't actually exist anymore.
I'm sure it actually exists, it just that James Cameron didn't like it as well and it's like 7 seconds of footage so ..what's the big deal
Yeah I think Cameron said at the time of the Quadrilogy that he never wants that Burke cocoon scene seeing the light of day. Seems odd to me... if it's just a seperate extra away from the main film, then what's the harm?
Thinks it makes him look less awesome?
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Apr 26, 2010, 10:57:36 AM
Yeah I think Cameron said at the time of the Quadrilogy that he never wants that Burke cocoon scene seeing the light of day. Seems odd to me... if it's just a seperate extra away from the main film, then what's the harm?
Prolly cause Ripley doesn't help him and that makes her character... human.
But she does help him... sorta
Heres some screens of the Shock & Awe documentary thats goig to be added to the blu-ray set:
Spoiler
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I put them in a spoiler tag just in case.
Quote from: Sexy Poot on Apr 30, 2010, 07:01:29 PM
But she does help him... sorta
Correct my memory, does she give him a grenade or something?
Yes, she hands Burke a grenade.
Where'd you find those?
Quote from: xeno_alpha_07 on May 05, 2010, 04:53:11 PM
Heres some screens of the Shock & Awe documentary thats goig to be added to the blu-ray set:
Spoiler
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I put them in a spoiler tag just in case.
The Weaver and Scott interview segments seem to be the same as the Quadrilogy
MORE Alien Anthology details....
http://tinyurl.com/2vvk9cn
Alien - Anthology (SF Reel 2)
insgesamt 33:16 Min.
* Alien "Display Graphics" [5:36 Min.]
* Alien "Display Graphics" [4:05 Min.]
* Aliens "Colonial Marines Helmet-Cams [5:08 Min.]
* Aliens "Deleted Scenes" [4:05 Min.]
* Aliens "Family Guy Clip" [0:27 Min.]
* Aliens "I Can't Breazhe" [0:38 Min.]
* Alien: Sigourney Weaver Screen Test: Cockpit Scene, Take 1 [2:48 Min.]
* Alien: Sigourney Weaver Screen Test: Planning Scene, Take 2 [1:50 Min.]
* Aliens "Main Title Explorations" [2:59 Min.]
* Aliens "Wayland -Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers" [3:45 Min.]
* Spaceballs Clip [1:45 Min.]
Alien - Die Wiedergeburt (SF Reel 4)
* HBO Special - Behind the Scenes [25:42 Min.]
http://tinyurl.com/35cbeap
Alien - Anthology (SF Reel 1)
* Alien - The Saga (Dokumentation) [109:00 Min.]
Aliens - Die Rückkehr (SF Reel 4)
* Aliens: Ride at the Speed of Fright (Sim. Ride Video/Pre-Show Video) [10:20 Min.]
Quote from: DazAvP85 on May 06, 2010, 05:18:11 PM
* Aliens "Deleted Scenes" [4:05 Min.]
f**k YEAH!! - Burke being cocooned
Nice.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on May 06, 2010, 05:18:11 PM
* Aliens "Main Title Explorations" [2:59 Min.]
Does this sound really tedious to anyone else?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 05, 2010, 09:31:58 PM
Where'd you find those?
Recorded from TV
Quote from: Valaquen on May 05, 2010, 10:12:31 PM
The Weaver and Scott interview segments seem to be the same as the Quadrilogy
They are, all they have done is added their own name titles to the fooage and inserted Danny Boyle in there. I also have the Aliens: Ride at the Speed of Fright film. Its also on youtube, heres a clip:
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTDU5F0yW_w
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 07, 2010, 01:22:37 AM
Quote from: DazAvP85 on May 06, 2010, 05:18:11 PM
* Aliens "Main Title Explorations" [2:59 Min.]
Does this sound really tedious to anyone else?
if it was more than only 3 minutes long, probably, but it's not.
Quote
* Alien: Sigourney Weaver Screen Test: Cockpit Scene, Take 1 [2:48 Min.]
* Alien: Sigourney Weaver Screen Test: Planning Scene, Take 2 [1:50 Min.]
There are seen very briefly in one of the Alien documentaries on the Quad features. I think the cockpit screentest is on the special features of the Alien Saga Documentary DVD (along with other screen tests)
Quote
* Aliens "Wayland -Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers"
These i really want to see.
Quote
* Aliens "Family Guy Clip
* Spaceballs Clip
Why???
Because Family Guy and Spaceballs are Win.
Quote from: xeno_alpha_07 on May 07, 2010, 11:11:43 PM
* Aliens "Family Guy Clip
* Spaceballs Clip
Why???
Why not?
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 08, 2010, 04:58:51 AM
Because Family Guy and Spaceballs are Win.
Thats the reaction i was looking for ;D
I do hope the Burke cocooned scene is included in the 'Aliens' dleted scenes section. I also wonder if these will include the small Hicks & Wierzbowki scene from the Hive encounter.
QuoteI also wonder if these will include the small Hicks & Wierzbowki scene from the Hive encounter.
WHAT?! what scene?!! ... spit it out!..and how many deleted scenes are there by the way, I remember seeing one of newt biting Hicks in Medlab trying to escape and Ripley reacting it was on one of the interviews in the alien quad. I never figured out where that scene fits.
Quote from: Griffith on May 09, 2010, 07:06:56 PM
I remember seeing one of newt biting Hicks in Medlab trying to escape and Ripley reacting it was on one of the interviews in the alien quad. I never figured out where that scene fits.
? Newt bites Hicks when he grabs her in their first encounter. That's it. I can't imagine what you're meaning.
No, he's correct. It takes place after they find Newt and she is examined. She tries to escape from the marines and crawls under the tables and etc. It's cutaway footage in the interviews on the Quadrilogy.
Thanks, never heard of it before. Bites Hicks again?
I think so. It maybe in the Illustrated Screenplay too. I'll check when I get home.
She tries to bite Hicks again but he moves his hand in time to avoid it.
Quote
Hicks knocks and enters
HICKS
We're moving out.
NEWT uses the diversion, bolting like a rodent
under the furniture, towards the door to a
connecting office. Hicks leaps grabbing her
arm, the kid spins to bite him.
RIPLEY
Newt!
Hicks snaps his hand back as Ripley grabs
the little girl by the shoulders. Newt stops
struggling. Hicksrubs his hand where the
child bit him earlier.
HICKS
Hope the kid don't have rabies
RIPLEY
(to NEWT)
Come on
She leads the little girl out, following hicks.
Quote
WHAT?! what scene?!! ... spit it out!
Click HERE (http://weyland-yutaniarchives.blogspot.com/2009/07/aliens-unseen-lesser-known-scenes-part.html) For both scenes.
The Hicks & Weirzbowski pics courtesy of SM.
QuoteClick HERE (http://weyland-yutaniarchives.blogspot.com/2009/07/aliens-unseen-lesser-known-scenes-part.html) For both scenes.
The Hicks & Weirzbowski pics courtesy of SM.
I'm detecting large amounts of win comming from that link captain
woooow ..this is absolutly awesome,. thanks a lot man .. I never knew there were so many deleted scenes
I really want to see the dropship refueling
MORE new material, courest of the BBFC who recently had this submitted:
- ALIENS [Additional material, ISOLATED SCORE TRACK BY JAMES HORNER]
- ALIEN [Additional material, FINAL THEATRICAL ISOLATED SCORE]
- ALIEN 3 [Additional material, THEATRICAL ISOLATED SCORE]
- ALIEN RESURRECTION [Additional material, THEATRICAL ISOLATED SCORE]
- ALIEN [Additional material, COMPOSER'S ORIGINAL ISOLATED SCORE]
- ALIEN RESURRECTION - BEHIND THE SCENES [Additional material, ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - HBO FIRST LOOK: THE MAKING OF 'ALIEN RESURRECTION']
- ALIEN [Additional material, Director's audio commentary, plus cast and technical crew]
- THE MAKING OF ALIEN 3 [Additional material] (the original featurette, NOT Mr. Lauzirika's documentary)
- ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - ALIENS: PRE-VISUALIZATIONS: MULTI-ANGLE VIDEOMATICS - OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY PAT MCCLUNG [Additional material]
- ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - MULTI -ANGLE SEQUENCE - CHESTBURSTER - WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY RIDLEY SCOTT [Additional material]
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Jun 12, 2010, 07:56:28 PM
- ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - MULTI -ANGLE SEQUENCE - CHESTBURSTER - WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY RIDLEY SCOTT [Additional material]
YES.
So Great. Can't wait.
I hope there's some new involvement from Jim Cameron on this set. I know the man is extremely busy but it'd be cool nonetheless.
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
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Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
http://forum.blu-ray.com/attachments/blu-ray-movies-north-america/19852d1277009165-alien-anthology-thread-xmas-2010-alien_ant_7.jpg
Just saw it. Looks sweet. I still like the other one a lot too. It would be cool if the facehugger is a slip cover and underneath is the queen.
Image isn't working :/
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/avpgalaxy/avpg/forum/7428b1eb.jpg
To sum it up... 8)
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/avpgalaxy/avpg/forum/7428b1eb.jpg
WANT. :o
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
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Hmmm. That is cool. I know I'd be happy with that or the fancy egg one now.
I'd be happy with just normal blu-ray boxing without any extra's so all this extra stuff is just awesome.
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/avpgalaxy/avpg/forum/7428b1eb.jpg
I love it! Looks more practical than the egg, that's for sure.
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
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I think I'll still wait for individual releases. Probably just get the first two, though I might, might consider Alien3, considering how much the assembly cut is growing on me. I want nothing to do with A:R.
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
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I'm not too sure about this image, the sacs on the facehugger seem out of proportion.
Not really.
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The facehugger design reminds me of the old Facehugger VHS boxset, love it.
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
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:o
I think that may be the coolest thing I've ever seen!
QuoteFrench site Planete HD is reporting that the local branch of of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that one of the most eagerly awaited catalog releases of this fall, the Alien Anthology, will be released there on Blu-ray on October 6. Note that the release date in other territories may differ.
Update
Two editions will be released: a collector's box set, with six BDs, and an Ultra Collector's Limited Edition with 6 BDs and 4 DVDs in alien-egg packaging (for a sneak peek, see blu-ray.com, April 6). List price is €59.98 and €129.99, respectively.
Additionally, some extra content has been listed at local certification agencies. The most complete list of new material was published by German site DVD Duell, based on information from the FSK, the German film rating authority. Other features came from the BBFC.
A prominent addition is the The Alien Saga, a feature-length documentary first aired on AMC and previously available separately on DVD.
Note that all the bonus features below are unofficial until formally listed by the studio, and that some of the listings may contain spoilers:
Alien
Director's audio commentary, plus cast and technical crew
Display Graphics (5'36")
Display Graphics (4'05")
Isolated score (composer's original)
Isolated score (final theatrical)
Multi-angle sequence: Chestburster (with optional commentary by Ridley Scott)
Shock & Awe: The Return of Alien with Danny Boyle (25'01")
Sigourney Weaver Screen Test: Cockpit Scene, Take 1 (2'48")
Sigourney Weaver Screen Test: Planning Scene, Take 2 (1'50")
Spaceballs Clip (1'45")
Aliens
Becoming Vasquez (1'07")
Building Hadley's Hope (3'28")
Cameron's Cutting Edge (1'32")
Cameron's Design Philosophy (2'15")
Cameron's Military Interests (1'26")
Colonial Marines Helmet-Cams (5'08")
Dailies: James Remar as Hicks (3'46")
Deleted Scenes (4'05")
Family Guy Clip (0'27")
Fighting the Facehugger (1'17")
Finding an Unused Power Plant (2'08")
The First Casting of Hicks (4'44")
From Producer to Stunt Double (2'03")
I Can't Breazhe (0'38")
The Importance of Being Bishop (1'27")
Isolated score
Main Title Explorations (2'59")
More Tales from Tea Time (6'44")
On Set: Infiltrating the Colony (3'14")
Origins of Ascheron (2'05")
Paul Reiser on Carter Burke (1'01")
The Paxton/Cameron Connection (2'17")
POD Credits (0'25")
Praising Stan Winston (1'40")
Previsualizations: multi-angle videomatics (with optional commentary by Pat McClung)
Props: Personal Light Unit (0'36")
Re-Enlisting with Cameron (1'23")
Ride at the Speed of Fright (Sim. Ride Video/Pre-Show Video) (10'20")
Ripley's Heartbreak (3'49")
Sigourney Weaver's Triumph (1'38")
Simon Atherton talks Weapons (2'00")
Stan Winston's Challenge (1'46")
Stan Winston's Legacy (2'35")
Test Footage: Chestburster (1'19")
Test Footage: Facehugger (7'27")
Test Footage: Queen Alien (4'47")
Weyland -Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers (3'45")
Without Sigourney Weaver (1'29")
Working with Sigourney Weaver (5'25")
Alien 3
The Art of Storyboarding (2'32")
Bald Cap Blues (2'40")
Bragging Rights (1'01")
Costuming the Character (1'37")
Creating Alien Sounds from the Scratch (2'23")
Dangerous Location Recording (1'47")
Detailing the EEV Miniature (1'27")
Explaining the Wooden Plant (2'44")
Ezra Swerdlow's Concerns (1'08")
Fincher's Alienation (3'40")
Head Casting with Charles Dutton (2'51")
Hick's Alternate Future (1'54")
How to make Alien Acid Saliva (1'10")
Intimidating Baldies (1'58")
Lance Henriksen returns in Style (1'19")
Matte Painting Memories (8'01")
Mixed Reactions (3'50")
On Set: Filming the Alien's POV (2'24")
On Set: Filming the Oxburster (3'10")
Painful Low End Frequencies (0'45")
POD Credits (0'25")
The Power of Silence (3'13")
Renny Harlin quits (1'51")
Ripley's Evolution (2'12")
Roaming the Fury 161 Set (3'59")
Sausage-motivated Alien Whippet (2'01")
Stealing Sigourney's Top (0'55")
Sucking up to Fincher (6'30")
The Sulaco's Cameo (1'05")
Theatrical isolated score
The Weaver Wagger (2'26")
Alien Resurrection
Abandoning the Bug Opening (4'08")
Alien Resurrection POD Credits (0'25")
Animating Underwater Aliens (3'12")
The Art of Slime (2'30")
Becoming a Film Composer (1'34")
Breaking the Language Barrier (4'39")
The Burden of Temp Music (1'55")
The Cloning Process (4'44")
Considering Giger's Legacy (3'03")
Costuming the Betty Crew (1'23")
Creating Ripley's New Look (3'18")
Designing the Newborn (1'35")
Downsizing the Design (1'58")
Dueling Design Sensibilities (1'54")
Ending after Ending after Ending (5'26")
The Evolution of the Alien (4'10")
Future Franchise Directions (6'33")
HBO First Look: The Making of Alien Resurrection
Intentially Uncomfortable Costumes (1'47")
Newborn Dick Removal (1'43")
Preparing for Action (2'49")
Remembering the Premiere (1'57")
The Storyboard Bible (1'20")
Surviving the Shoot (4'13")
Swimming with Aliens (2'25")
Theatrical isolated score
VFX: Knifing Ripley's Hand (2'11")
VFX: Shooting Miniatures (1'21")
Winona Ryder answers the Call (2'10")
Source http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4792
4 DVDs? What for?
So you have the movies on DVD right away with the packaging. It's a marketing trick.
Things are going tricky now.
I'll just wait for some reviews on the packagings. The Eggs is cool yes, but I ain't gonna spend double price just for it.l
I only want the first three movies. Will wait for individual releases.
Quote from: Johnny Handsome on Jun 25, 2010, 10:55:58 AM
So you have the movies on DVD right away with the packaging. It's a marketing trick.
So...include the original DVDs in the Quadrilogy with the new BDs? Lame.
Or they maybe digital copies on DVD for each film.
Digital Copies?
Yeah, a lot of Blu-ray releases now come with an extra disc with a digital copy loaded. Basically you can load this copy onto your computer, iPod, digital media device etc.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Jun 26, 2010, 10:28:32 AM
Or they maybe digital copies on DVD for each film.
Works for me.
If that's the case I ain't gonna buy the egg. I'd not use those anyway.
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Be very careful when removing your DVDs from that case. Very careful...
Quote from: bleau on Jun 25, 2010, 04:26:39 AM
Newborn Dick Removal (1'43")
I won't be buying this set for a very long time (if ever), but this one feature makes the whole package (arf) sound very enticing.
i was going to get the egg until now, i don't want to pay over double just for digital copies/dual play, i already have the quad set, and i've never used a digital copy, ever!
Quote from: Darkness on Jun 20, 2010, 07:00:39 AM
A minor update on the packaging. Apparently, the black version has a 3d Facehugger on the surface:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/avpgalaxy/avpg/forum/7428b1eb.jpg
Looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0QD6ERyod8&feature=related
I love the packaging. Always have. It'll make for a great boxset.
I hope the Blu-Ray of Scott's film doesn't have the awful color timing of the Quad release.
Burke Scene is IN!
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - DELETED SCENE - BURKE COCOONED [Additional material] ( Video 05/07/2010 ) Runtime: 1m 30s
Director: James Cameron Cast: Sigourney Weaver,Carrie Henn,Michael Biehn
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/0/B1A9BDE9B0CE078E80257757003E5537?OpenDocument
Quote from: Gazz on Jul 06, 2010, 09:33:50 AM
Burke Scene is IN!
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - DELETED SCENE - BURKE COCOONED [Additional material] ( Video 05/07/2010 ) Runtime: 1m 30s
Director: James Cameron Cast: Sigourney Weaver,Carrie Henn,Michael Biehn
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/0/B1A9BDE9B0CE078E80257757003E5537?OpenDocument
Yeah. I think someone mentioned that was in. Thanks though
Ah. I thought it was still up for some debate. Dag nabbit :P
Actually I don't think it was confirmed until this was posted, only that "Aliens Deleted Scenes" would be included. But it's all good anyway!
I see Ridley Scott's 1999 "Alien Legacy" commentary for Alien has also been passed through the BBFC for the forthcoming release too.
About time! It'll be nice to see it on screen finally.
Quote from: Gazz on Jul 06, 2010, 09:33:50 AM
Burke Scene is IN!
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - DELETED SCENE - BURKE COCOONED [Additional material] ( Video 05/07/2010 ) Runtime: 1m 30s
Director: James Cameron Cast: Sigourney Weaver,Carrie Henn,Michael Biehn
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/0/B1A9BDE9B0CE078E80257757003E5537?OpenDocument
This is becoming the best Alien related item ever.
Quote from: Gazz on Jul 06, 2010, 09:33:50 AM
Burke Scene is IN!
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - DELETED SCENE - BURKE COCOONED [Additional material] ( Video 05/07/2010 ) Runtime: 1m 30s
Director: James Cameron Cast: Sigourney Weaver,Carrie Henn,Michael Biehn
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/0/B1A9BDE9B0CE078E80257757003E5537?OpenDocument
Glad to hear it. I really want to see this!
I reckon this is the only scene in the whole series that was missing for no real reason.
Cameron hated it. Didn't want it to get out.
I hope I get a Blu Ray player, because I want this set!!!
I really only want the Aliens Special Edition on Blu-ray. A:R was awful, A:3 was just average, and (I may get some hate for this) but for me Alien is kinda boring now because I know what's going to happen and I'm not scared of xenomorphs anymore. Its a great movie but just not a movie I want to watch over and over like Aliens. Anyway the point of this post was to ask Are they releasing the films seperatly as well? Sorry if this has already been answered I dont want to read through a bunch of pages to find the answer.
QuoteCameron hated it. Didn't want it to get out.
As good a reason as any.
And Aliens is probably the only flick I can't watch over and over. At least any more. Watched it over and over for about 10 years after it came out.. The other films I always find something new, no matter how many times I've seen them.
Has been officially announced. It will be released October 25th.
http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/110/1106154p1.html (http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/110/1106154p1.html)
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Press Release:The Ultimate Collection Featuring All Four ALIEN Films Hatches On Blu-ray On October 25 With Never-Before-Seen Bonus Material And The Debut Of The Exclusive and Groundbreaking Interactive Experience, MU-TH-UR Mode LONDON (July 15, 2010) – Sometimes, the scariest things come from within. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents one of the most successful and terrifying film franchises of all time when the
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY debuts on Blu-ray for the first time ever on October 25.
All four
ALIEN films have been reinvigorated for an intense Blu-ray high-definition viewing experience. The release also marks the debut of
MU-TH-UR Mode, a fully interactive companion that takes the extensive materials in the
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY and puts them in the user's hand – connecting fans to special features on all six discs and instantly providing an index of all available
ALIEN content, including over 60 hours of special features and over 12,000 images.
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY will also be available in a
Limited Edition Collector's Set featuring 'The Guardian' – an exclusive illuminated egg statue sculpted by Sideshow Collectibles®.
The
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY is a truly unique home entertainment experience. For the first time ever, the studio has united the material from every home video release of the
ALIEN saga including the 1991/1992 laserdisc releases, the 1999 "Legacy" release and 2003's groundbreaking
ALIEN QUADRILOGY release into one complete Blu-ray collection. The set also includes two versions of each film and over four hours of previously unreleased exclusive material such as original screen tests of Sigourney Weaver prior to filming the original
ALIEN, unseen deleted scenes, thousands of still photographs from the Fox archives, the previously unseen original cut of "Wreckage and Rage: The Making of
ALIEN3," and much, much more.
The
ALIEN ANTHOLOGY is just one aspect of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's yearlong campaign to honor the studio's 75
th birthday. This year the division will debut several select fan-favorites on Blu-ray for the first time ever including
The Rocky Horror Picture Show,
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge! and
The Sound of Music.
DISC ONE: ALIEN
- 1979 Theatrical Version
- 2003 Director's Cut with Ridley Scott Introduction
- Audio Commentary by Director Ridley Scott, Writer Dan O'Bannon, Executive Producer Ronald Shusett, Editor Terry Rawlings, Actors Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt
- Audio Commentary (for Theatrical Cut only) by Ridley Scott
- Final Theatrical Isolated Score by Jerry Goldsmith
- Composer's Original Isolated Score by Jerry Goldsmith
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
DISC TWO: ALIENS
- 1986 Theatrical Version
- 1991 Special Edition with James Cameron Introduction
- Audio Commentary by Director James Cameron, Producer Gale Anne Hurd, Alien Effects Creator Stan Winston, Visual Effects Supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, Miniature Effects Supervisor Pat McClung, Actors Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn and Christopher Henn
- Final Theatrical Isolated Score by James Horner
- Composer's Original Isolated Score by James Horner
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
DISC THREE: ALIEN3
- 1992 Theatrical Version
- 2003 Special Edition (Restored Workprint Version)
- Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Alex Thomson, B.S.C., Editor Terry Rawlings, Alien Effects Designers Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., Visual Effects Producer Richard Edlund, A.S.C., Actors Paul McGann and Lance Henriksen
- Final Theatrical Isolated Score by Elliot Goldenthal
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
DISC FOUR: ALIEN RESURRECTION
- 1997 Theatrical Version
- 2003 Special Edition with Jean-Pierre Jeunet Introduction
- Audio Commentary by Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Editor Hervé Schneid, A.C.E., Alien Effects Creators Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., Visual Effects Supervisor Pitof, Conceptual Artist Sylvain Despretz, Actors Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon and Leland Orser
- Final Theatrical Isolated Score by John Frizzell
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
DISC FIVE: MAKING THE ANTHOLOGYIn addition to over 12 hours of candid, in-depth documentaries, you now have the ability to go even deeper into
Alien Anthology history with nearly five hours of additional video Enhancement Pods created exclusively for this collection, presenting behind-the-scenes footage, raw dailies and interview outtakes from all four films. At topical points in the documentaries, you may access these pods to enhance your experience, or watch them on their own from the separate Enhancement Pod index.
The Beast Within: Making ALIEN
- Star Beast: Developing the Story
- The Visualists: Direction and Design
- Truckers in Space: Casting
- Fear of the Unknown: Shepperton Studios, 1978
- The Darkest Reaches: Nostromo and Alien Planet
- The Eighth Passenger: Creature Design
- Future Tense: Editing and Music
- Outward Bound: Visual Effects
- A Nightmare Fulfilled: Reaction to the Film
- Enhancement Pods
Superior Firepower: Making ALIENS
- 57 Years Later: Continuing the Story
- Building Better Worlds: From Concept to Construction
- Preparing for Battle: Casting and Characterization
- This Time It's War: Pinewood Studios, 1985
- The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action
- Bug Hunt: Creature Design
- Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader vs. Queen Alien
- Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn
- The Final Countdown: Music, Editing and Sound
- The Power of Real Tech: Visual Effects
- Aliens Unleashed: Reaction to the Film
- Enhancement Pods
Wreckage and Rage: Making ALIEN3
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- Development Hell: Concluding the Story
- Tales of the Wooden Planet: Vincent Ward's Vision
- Stasis Interrupted: David Fincher's Vision
- Xeno-Erotic: H.R. Giger's Redesign
- The Color of Blood: Pinewood Studios, 1991
- Adaptive Organism: Creature Design
- The Downward Spiral: Creative Differences
- Where the Sun Burns Cold: Fox Studios, L.A. 1992
- Optical Fury: Visual Effects
- Requiem for a Scream: Music, Editing and Sound
- Post-Mortem: Reaction to the Film
- Enhancement Pods
One Step Beyond: Making ALIEN RESURRECTION
- From the Ashes: Reviving the Story
- French Twist: Direction and Design
- Under the Skin: Casting and Characterization
- Death from Below: Fox Studios, Los Angeles, 1996
- In the Zone: The Basketball Scene
- Unnatural Mutation: Creature Design
- Genetic Composition: Music
- Virtual Aliens: Computer Generated Imagery
- A Matter of Scale: Miniature Photography
- Critical Juncture: Reaction to the Film
- Enhancement Pods
- MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience to Access and Control Enhancement Pods
DISC SIX: THE ANTHOLOGY ARCHIVESALIEN
- Pre-Production
- First Draft Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon
- Ridleygrams: Original Thumbnails and Notes
- Storyboard Archive
- The Art of Alien: Conceptual Art Portfolio
- Sigourney Weaver Screen Tests with Select Director Commentary
- Cast Portrait Gallery
- Production
- The Chestbuster: Multi-Angle Sequence with Commentary
- Video Graphics Gallery
- Production Image Galleries
- Continuity Polaroids
- The Sets of Alien
- H.R. Giger's Workshop Gallery
- Post-Production and Aftermath
- Additional Deleted Scenes
- Image & Poster Galleries
- Experience in Terror
- Special Collector's Edition LaserDisc Archive
- The Alien Legacy
- American Cinematheque: Ridley Scott Q&A
- Trailers & TV Spots
ALIENS
- Pre-Production
- Original Treatment by James Cameron
- Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Videomatics with Commentary
- Storyboard Archive
- The Art of Aliens: Image Galleries
- Cast Portrait Gallery
- Production
- Production Image Galleries
- Continuity Polaroids
- Weapons and Vehicles
- Stan Winston's Workshop
- Colonial Marine Helmet Cameras
- Video Graphics Gallery
- Weyland-Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers
- Post-Production and Aftermath
- Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned
- Deleted Scene Montage
- Image Galleries
- Special Collector's Edition LaserDisc Archive
- Main Title Exploration
- Aliens: Ride at the Speed of Fright
- Trailers & TV Spots
ALIEN3
- Pre-Production
- Storyboard Archive
- The Art of Arceon
- The Art of Fiorina
- Production
- Furnace Construction: Time-Lapse Sequence
- EEV Bioscan: Multi-Angle Vignette with Commentary
- Production Image Galleries
- A.D.I.'s Workshop
- Post-Production and Aftermath
- Visual Effects Gallery
- Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive
- Alien3 Advance Featurette
- The Making of Alien3 Promotional Featurette
- Trailers & TV Spots
ALIEN RESURRECTION
- Pre-Production
- First Draft Screenplay by Joss Whedon
- Test Footage: A.D.I. Creature Shop with Commentary
- Test Footage: Costumes, Hair and Makeup
- Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Rehearsals
- Storyboard Archive
- The Marc Caro Portfolio: Character Designs
- The Art of Resurrection: Image Galleries
- Production
- Production Image Galleries
- A.D.I.'s Workshop
- Post-Production and Aftermath
- Visual Effects Gallery
- Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive
- HBO First Look: The Making of Alien Resurrection
- Alien Resurrection Promotional Featurette
- Trailers & TV Spots
ANTHOLOGY
- Two Versions of Alien Evolution
- The Alien Saga
- Patches and Logos Gallery
- Aliens 3D Attraction Scripts and Gallery
- Aliens in the Basement: The Bob Burns Collection
- Parodies
- Dark Horse Cover Gallery
- Patches and Logos Gallery
- MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience
I like what I see. Looks like it's going to be loaded with extras.
Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!! Must buy Pre-Order!!
Oh man I am mega pumped for this!!! Fooking fantastic news!!! Glad we now have a solid date for when this sexy baby is out!!!!!!
*puts on Alien suit in anticipation*
Cheers
Bri ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Epicness.
This is going to have even more stuff than the Quadrilogy?
"the previously unseen original cut of "Wreckage and Rage: The Making of ALIEN3,"
Oh really? Fincher slamming Fox footage aplenty.
Hmmm. 2 days after my birthday. Really need to get a BR player.
f**k ya, we finally get to see Fincher rage about Fox. About time.
First The Gorth Predator, Now the Berserker Predator (wich looks totally f**king awesome) and now this, where am I supoused to get money, I'm going to work my ass off for this, I want them all now!!! Well This is the package I was always waiting for I never get the original Quad only the 2 disc set of Alien and I'm glad I haven't, Recently I bought a new TV a home theater and a blu-ray player because THIS IS THE YEAR, we get AVP3, Predators, this beautiful alien anthology set and hopefully A:CM. If you guys respect yourselves by the time the antholgy is out you should own Plasma/LED TV and Home Theater 5.1 at least. (Bluray is obviulsy obvious of course).
I don't care if AVP 3 wasn't as good as we expected, and the long waiting for A:CM, this is set is by far a breath of fresh air.
I just really hope that 6 months later they don't release a super monster extended definitive limited collector edition with 14 discs wich includes never before seen footage of ripley farting in multi angle views or some shit like that, wich I really doubt and I seriously expect that after this there wont be anymore sets regarding of Aliens..... wait a second... I forgot the Alien Prequel.... OH SHIT... f**k it! I will get it separetly.
>:(
P.S. Kidneys for sale, half price, I don't drink and don't smoke, Interested send PM ;)
The Alien art looks a bit cartoony in the special edition box.
Quote from: Darkness on Jul 15, 2010, 09:16:10 AM
Has been officially announced. It will be released October 25th. You can find the press release attached which a company just emailed me.
Well, I certainly know what I would like for Christmas. ;D
Sorry if this has been posted before, but it seems that Blu-ray.com has posted a new cover for the pack: link (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/5090/)
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jul 15, 2010, 06:31:02 PM
Sorry if this has been posted before, but it seems that Blu-ray.com has posted a new cover for the pack: link (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/5090/)
Yeah, already been posted on the front page, thanks though.
The packaging for this is gorgeous, both standard AND limited editions look great.
The documentaries are the same as on the Quadrilogy, so until we get a Blue Ray DVD player, it should hold me fine.
But.....damn this thing looks good.
Im surprised they actually have the burke cocoon scene in there.
I thought that footage was lost. I have seen still shots, but they actually found it?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 15, 2010, 03:53:32 PM
Hmmm. 2 days after my birthday. Really need to get a BR player.
You should make it a PS3 ;)
After lurking, biting my tongue, and wanting to say SOMETHING to answer all you guys' questions... finally. 8)
Is it the same as the ALIEN Quadrilogy?????
Quote from: worriors on Jul 15, 2010, 09:27:30 PM
Is it the same as the ALIEN Quadrilogy?????
It has all the features the Alien Quad. has, but also way, way more.
Im thrilled that they changed the packaging alien from the Resurrection ADI cockroach to Winston's alien
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Quote from: Valaquen on Jul 15, 2010, 02:44:46 PM
"the previously unseen original cut of "Wreckage and Rage: The Making of ALIEN3,"
Oh really? Fincher slamming Fox footage aplenty.
Throw silly circus sound effects during Fincher's rage,if it means seeing it.
Haha, sounds pretty awesome actually.
No idea where im gonna put this thing...
Looks awesome. How different will this boxset be compare the one we got several years ago?
Good lord I need new pants. This looks absolutely amazing. And it's 10 days after my birthday, so I'll know where I'll get my funds from. :D I'm getting the limited edition for sure.
Quote from: StrangeShape on Jul 15, 2010, 10:43:58 PM
Im thrilled that they changed the packaging alien from the Resurrection ADI cockroach to Winston's alien
http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/news/apr10/alienanth.jpg
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Bye bye, ADI
What the hek happened to the new Sigoruney Weaver commentary?
Looks absoloutely fantastic, however I have one question...
How come there are "deleted and extended scenes" on the first 4 discs, then deleted scenes again for Alien and Aliens on disc 6? Shouldn't they all be in one place?
Well the wait was worth it now the hardest part is sitting through 60 hours of Alien ! ;D
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Jul 16, 2010, 09:21:37 AM
Looks absoloutely fantastic, however I have one question...
How come there are "deleted and extended scenes" on the first 4 discs, then deleted scenes again for Alien and Aliens on disc 6? Shouldn't they all be in one place?
i suppose it's possible that there's something different about the disc 6 scenes,
There's also a shit-ton of extra stuff on the 'Alien Appendix 1-4' discs that was never released on the Quadrilogy. Enough to fill 4 DVDs infact. Well worth watching if you can get hold of it, but you can't buy it anywhere. It was a fan project. Buddy no longer on the forum hooked me up with them.
Quote from: Vulhala on Jul 16, 2010, 02:10:01 PM
There's also a shit-ton of extra stuff on the 'Alien Appendix 1-4' discs that was never released on the Quadrilogy. Enough to fill 4 DVDs infact. Well worth watching if you can get hold of it, but you can't buy it anywhere. It was a fan project. Buddy no longer on the forum hooked me up with them.
i hope you never get... alien appendicitis.... :D
Don't need to worry 'bout that. Had mine removed for shit's and gig's years ago :D
I might end up buying the boxed version that we saw today...just simple and effective.
http://www.ecranlarge.com/article-details-16817.php
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I am so totally getting the special special edition of it.
Is that the same as the english one?
There are three versions yes?
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Jul 18, 2010, 11:02:13 AM
Is that the same as the english one?
There are three versions yes?
That's the french version of the bluray set.
Can sum1 plz tell me, where can u pre- order the limited edition? Its not on amazon and I want it!
Quote from: Joe117 on Jul 18, 2010, 01:52:55 PM
Can sum1 plz tell me, where can u pre- order the limited edition? Its not on amazon and I want it!
I don't think you can pre-order it yet.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 18, 2010, 11:00:50 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Corpral_Hicks/small_497855.png
I am so totally getting the special special edition of it.
That looks Amazing! :o
Quote from: Ticou on Jul 18, 2010, 02:02:14 PM
Quote from: Joe117 on Jul 18, 2010, 01:52:55 PM
Can sum1 plz tell me, where can u pre- order the limited edition? Its not on amazon and I want it!
I don't think you can pre-order it yet.
People all over this site are saying they pre-ordered it tho
Where?
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jul 18, 2010, 02:12:37 PM
Where?
Well I saw at least one guy lol, on the main homepage. It was one of the comments on the article. He said his wife pre-ordered the collectors edition for him
Then he said bullshit - because one can't preorder for now.
Ok phew...t.y...I'm pumped for this set. I gotta a lot of crap to get. The pred skull, pred berzerker mask, hot toys berzerker, predalien head now this
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jul 18, 2010, 02:26:26 PM
Then he said bullshit - because one can't preorder for now.
I've already seen atleast 2 sites taking pre-orders of both the standard and collectors versions for the UK, sure there's more out there for everyone elses respective countries too :)
You can, I am going to soon.
I got an idea, instead of talking about it lets start posting links ;D
Share the love so we can all get it asap.
POW! :)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleMultiSearch.do?searchUID=&pGroupID=0&adultFlag=false&primaryID=0&simpleSearchString=alien+anthology&btnSubmitSearch.x=0&btnSubmitSearch.y=0
and
http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchstring=alien+anthology&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0
I thought u can pre-order it on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/dp/B001AQO3QA
Maybe its a lie. i dont know, kinda new to ordering online.
You can pre-order the regular version from Amazon right now, but I was unable to find the limited edition version for pre-order...anyone else find a site yet that is taking pre-orders for the limited version?
Oh you guys were talking about limited edition, shit sorry for my ignorance. :'(
Quote from: shobidoo on Jul 18, 2010, 09:48:22 PM
Oh you guys were talking about limited edition, shit sorry for my ignorance. :'(
No harm, no foul my friend....we were all new at online ordering at some point ;)
I did see the limited version available for pre order on HMV....need some help from my British friends on this one....I see the price is 92 pounds...that's like almost $200 in American dollars yeah? If so, a tad to steep for limited packaging...
I'm feeling forgetful so refresh my memory: does the Egg packaging come with much extras in addition to the discs?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 18, 2010, 11:00:50 AM
http://www.ecranlarge.com/article-details-16817.php
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Corpral_Hicks/small_497855.png
I am so totally getting the special special edition of it.
is it not going to have the FH in relief anymore? :(
Quote from: Dudley on Jul 18, 2010, 07:47:22 PM
POW! :)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleMultiSearch.do?searchUID=&pGroupID=0&adultFlag=false&primaryID=0&simpleSearchString=alien+anthology&btnSubmitSearch.x=0&btnSubmitSearch.y=0
and
http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchstring=alien+anthology&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0
Definately gonna ask to pre-order the Special Edition.
Quote from: Dudley on Jul 18, 2010, 07:47:22 PM
POW! :)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleMultiSearch.do?searchUID=&pGroupID=0&adultFlag=false&primaryID=0&simpleSearchString=alien+anthology&btnSubmitSearch.x=0&btnSubmitSearch.y=0
and
http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchstring=alien+anthology&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0
tough decision, do i spend 80 on the egg from Play, or 93 for the egg from HMV and get pure points :-\
So we're clear? The limited edition is exactly the same just with the bust thing?
Yes as far as I can gather.
Official Alien Anthology trailer: http://uk.bluray.ign.com/dor/objects/78906/alien-anthology-ultra-collectors-edition/videos/aa_trailer_071910.html;jsessionid=3ak6vgc08nax?show=hi
New wesbsite: http://www.alienanthology.com/
Nice find, thanks for posting!
That just made alien rez look epic. I didn't know that could be done.
I need this. It will be amazing, I can already tell.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Jul 20, 2010, 05:20:04 PM
Official Alien Anthology trailer: http://uk.bluray.ign.com/dor/objects/78906/alien-anthology-ultra-collectors-edition/videos/aa_trailer_071910.html;jsessionid=3ak6vgc08nax?show=hi
EPIC
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Jul 20, 2010, 05:20:04 PM
Official Alien Anthology trailer: http://uk.bluray.ign.com/dor/objects/78906/alien-anthology-ultra-collectors-edition/videos/aa_trailer_071910.html;jsessionid=3ak6vgc08nax?show=hi
I... I had the chills watching that. It is epic.
Truly epic.
That music went together with that video incredibly well. It gave me goosebumps.
I want to watch all of them right now, but I am going to try to hold off until October.
I agree. The music was pretty well done.
Quote from: Mikey on Jul 20, 2010, 07:08:51 PM
That music went together with that video incredibly well. It gave me goosebumps.
I want to watch all of them right now, but I am going to try to hold off until October.
Yeah, that's what I think I'm gonna do too. I haven't watched the films since late last year, so come October it'll be a fresh experience again :)
Predators in September, Alien Anthology in October...where am I going to get the money for all this awesome?
I'm not seeing the Blu-Ray quality here...that teaser trailer looked better. :-\
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 20, 2010, 08:48:52 PM
I'm not seeing the Blu-Ray quality here...that teaser trailer looked better. :-\
That's because the teaser trailer was 1080p full HD, whereas the facebook trailer is 720p.
Kinda defeats the point when we're trying to show off the quality.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 20, 2010, 08:48:52 PM
I'm not seeing the Blu-Ray quality here...that teaser trailer looked better. :-\
Ye but it's still Full of win!
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 20, 2010, 08:48:52 PM
I'm not seeing the Blu-Ray quality here...that teaser trailer looked better. :-\
I didn't really see it either, I just took this as more of an announcement kind of thing. Letting more people know about it.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 20, 2010, 09:09:56 PM
Kinda defeats the point when we're trying to show off the quality.
I'm pretty sure Facebook doesn't allow 1080p video.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 20, 2010, 09:09:56 PM
Kinda defeats the point when we're trying to show off the quality.
Ultimately, the final product will still look better. So it's no biggie.
I do personally think the shots from Alien looked better than I had ever seen on this little trailer.
But I still know it will look even better on the final product.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 20, 2010, 08:48:52 PM
I'm not seeing the Blu-Ray quality here...that teaser trailer looked better. :-\
The maximum bit rate on blu is 40 mbs. Even full 1080p streamed online is compressed. It is still hd, but blu ray will look even better.
Is it just me or today is July 21? Beacause if I'm correct something should be happening now....
http://www.alienanthology.com/ (http://www.alienanthology.com/)
Quote from: Griffith on Jul 21, 2010, 05:57:29 PM
Is it just me or today is July 21? Beacause if I'm correct something should be happening now....
http://www.alienanthology.com/ (http://www.alienanthology.com/)
I've been checking it all day and so far have been dissapointed... :(
Expect it later in the day. That is when updates usually happen on a site like that.
It's up now. Nothing overly special.
I am in the progress of getting all the wallpapers used in the average desktop programme and editing them so there sutible for normal use. but bear with me it is hard. I have done one already.
Downloaded it. It's interesting.
None of the videos are loading for me.
When I go to the preferences, I can't change any of the wallpapers.
Quote from: Mikey on Jul 22, 2010, 12:08:27 AM
Downloaded it. It's interesting.
None of the videos are loading for me.
When I go to the preferences, I can't change any of the wallpapers.
same here.. what a dissapointment nothing seems to work. I consider it disrespectful to fan base
Here're some pics from the San Diego ComicCon floor:
http://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/07/210720101126.jpg
http://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/07/210720101126.jpg
Hey I know I already asked this but I got no answer so, Does Anyone know if/when they are releasing these seperatly on Blu-ray? Aliens is the only one I really want on Blu-ray.
YES ;D
box set picture
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=12869924
:o
Quote from: Vulhala on Jul 22, 2010, 09:12:12 AM
:o
x 3
:o :o :o
It looks astounding, the disc art is incredible!
The DigitalBits website are having a Blu-ray panel at ComicCon today, and the Alien Anthology producer Charles de Lauzirika will be there. Hopefully we can find out more details about the actual transfers for the films.
Quote from: coolshow on Jul 22, 2010, 09:10:37 AM
box set picture
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=12869924
*Jaw Drops* :o
Well, I know what I'll be getting for Xmas.
BTW: Fox's booth at the Comic Con looks pretty sweet. (http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38654/san-diego-comic-con-2010-alien-anthology-comic-con-booth)
Quote from: JediMasterGabe on Jul 22, 2010, 02:27:23 AM
Hey I know I already asked this but I got no answer so, Does Anyone know if/when they are releasing these seperatly on Blu-ray? Aliens is the only one I really want on Blu-ray.
I only want the first three. I hate acknowledging AR's existence.
And we already know that. You've already said that statement.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jul 22, 2010, 11:04:08 AM
And we already know that. You've already said that statement.
Well I said it again, so
NAHNAHNAH!Butthole :D
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Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jul 22, 2010, 11:42:11 AM
Old Statement is old. http://www.design2share.com/universal/images/emoticons/Old_hat_Emoticon.gif
That annoying meme will die. Soon.
First pics from Comic-Con: HomeTheaterForum (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/302395/first-look-alien-anthology-sideshow-collectible)
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Bollocks. Now I have to change my boxers.
Quote from: Sabreman on Jul 22, 2010, 02:51:56 PM
First pics from Comic-Con: HomeTheaterForum (http://"http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/302395/first-look-alien-anthology-sideshow-collectible")
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Wow! WOW!
WOW!
Quote from: Sabreman on Jul 22, 2010, 02:51:56 PM
First pics from Comic-Con: HomeTheaterForum (http://"http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/302395/first-look-alien-anthology-sideshow-collectible")
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It's.... it's full of stars. :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNqpXRvaG7Y
Definatley getting the normal version the special one looks kinda tacky.
I may have to get the normal version aswell otherwise I won't be able to watch them. I don't think I would be able to bring myself to open the box :D
Pre-order at hmv:
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?ctx=-1;12;-1;-1;-1&pPageID=4504&_tag.WT.ac=css_bluray_h210710_aliens (http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?ctx=-1;12;-1;-1;-1&pPageID=4504&_tag.WT.ac=css_bluray_h210710_aliens)
Pre-order at play.com:
http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/15844542/Alien-Anthology-Box-Set/Product.html#
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Jul 22, 2010, 03:21:00 PM
Definatley getting the normal version the special one looks kinda tacky.
Same feeling here. Not digging the special.
Hm maybe in person it will look better, probably not though.
Hmv Special Edition £92.99 (http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=814412)
Play.com Special Edition £79.99 (http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/15844567/Alien-Anthology-Limited-Edition-Collector-Set-With-Illuminated-Egg-Statue/Product.html)
Hmv Normal Edition £45.99 (http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=971132)
Play.com Normal Edition £44.99 (http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/15844542/Alien-Anthology-Box-Set/Product.html)
So there is two cuts of each movie. Does that mean Alien3 queen hugger is in? (sorry I couldn't be bothered to read the whole list of features)
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Jul 22, 2010, 05:36:36 PM
Hm maybe in person it will look better, probably not though.
Hmv Special Edition £92.99 (http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=814412)
Play.com Special Edition £79.99 (http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/15844567/Alien-Anthology-Limited-Edition-Collector-Set-With-Illuminated-Egg-Statue/Product.html)
Hmv Normal Edition £45.99 (http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=971132)
Play.com Normal Edition £44.99 (http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/15844542/Alien-Anthology-Box-Set/Product.html)
So there is two cuts of each movie. Does that mean Alien3 queen hugger is in? (sorry I couldn't be bothered to read the whole list of features)
I do think that it is in there when they find the ox I think
Theatrical and Assembly cut.
Anybody know when the Guardian set will be up for pre-order in the US of A?
Edit: Its available at http://www.foxconnect.com for USA customers while supplies last, better hurry up and get yours. Already pre-ordered mine. Also on the ordering page for the Guardian set if you scroll down there is a animation trailer on how the set works in storing the discs and what not.
Just got mine for 135.00!!!! Its on sale for 149.99 till the 25th and I signed up my spam email address for extra 10 percent off. Everyone better hurrrrryyy
I like the Guardian. Looks exactly like on he promo shots and its detailed and very accurate.
Just pre-ordered the limited edition egg set...Happy day in this house because I also picked up the 3 new Predators action figures at my local Toys 'R Us (got the last one of each figure..talk about luck!) :)
Quote from: scorpio95628 on Jul 24, 2010, 01:23:57 AM
Just pre-ordered the limited edition egg set...Happy day in this house because I also picked up the 3 new Predators action figures at my local Toys 'R Us (got the last one of each figure..talk about luck!) :)
Luckkkkyyyyy hehe.
I won't pre-order this...not like it's a game that comes with a pre-order bonus of some sort.
Wish I had a job so I could afford to get this paid for and out of the way now.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 24, 2010, 04:49:32 AM
I won't pre-order this...not like it's a game that comes with a pre-order bonus of some sort.
And we have already seen the film so all it is to us is sharper images, and all the features.
Quote from: Mikey on Jul 24, 2010, 07:26:35 AM
Wish I had a job so I could afford to get this paid for and out of the way now.
Aren't you a freelance photog?
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 24, 2010, 03:16:43 PM
Quote from: Mikey on Jul 24, 2010, 07:26:35 AM
Wish I had a job so I could afford to get this paid for and out of the way now.
Aren't you a freelance photog?
Yeah, but not enough, and not as often to pay for something like this. :[
Um, I already asked this once, but noone answered. Does anyone know wtf happened to the new Sigourney Weaver commentary?
yeah i was wondering what happend to the new commentary.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 24, 2010, 04:49:32 AM
I won't pre-order this...not like it's a game that comes with a pre-order bonus of some sort.
only reason i am pre-ordering is for double loyalty points at HMV, and even for that i have to wait until 2 weeks before release.
Have these pictures been posted before?
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http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=16014
Yer.
What's in the box trailer.
http://bluray.ign.com/dor/objects/78906/alien-anthology-ultra-collectors-edition/videos/alien_anthology_box_072910.html
very standard, aside from the uber-cool display case. It reminds me of the T2 Collector's Edition.
The latest pics of the egg boxed set look AMAZING!!!!. I cannot wait to grab this set.
October is going to be an expensive month since The Exorcist, Nightmare on Elm Street remake, Survival of the Dead, most like Predators, and this Anthology set are all being released.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 01, 2010, 12:09:34 PM
The latest pics of the egg boxed set look AMAZING!!!!. I cannot wait to grab this set.
October is going to be an expensive month since The Exorcist, Nightmare on Elm Street remake, Survival of the Dead, most like Predators, and this Anthology set are all being released.
Plan on picking up that Exorcist blu ray myself ;) and yes, very expensive month....good thing my birthday falls in October ;)
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 01, 2010, 12:09:34 PM
The latest pics of the egg boxed set look AMAZING!!!!. I cannot wait to grab this set.
October is going to be an expensive month since The Exorcist, Nightmare on Elm Street remake, Survival of the Dead, most like Predators, and this Anthology set are all being released.
Are you referring to this one?
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Exorcist-Blu-ray/2250/
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 01, 2010, 02:34:41 PM
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 01, 2010, 12:09:34 PM
The latest pics of the egg boxed set look AMAZING!!!!. I cannot wait to grab this set.
October is going to be an expensive month since The Exorcist, Nightmare on Elm Street remake, Survival of the Dead, most like Predators, and this Anthology set are all being released.
Are you referring to this one?
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Exorcist-Blu-ray/2250/
I believe so.
Back To The Future trilogy Blu-ray boxset the same day as Alien, and I believe the big Apocalypse Now set is also out in October. Seems to be a big month for the format!
Also, Predators has a Sep 29th release date. Pretty quick if u ask me.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Aug 01, 2010, 04:02:08 PM
Back To The Future trilogy Blu-ray boxset the same day as Alien, and I believe the big Apocalypse Now set is also out in October. Seems to be a big month for the format!
Yeah, also Grindhouse Special Editon for Blu-ray (with all the trailers, special features etc.) comes out that month as well. :o
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 31, 2010, 01:12:08 AM
very standard, aside from the uber-cool display case. It reminds me of the T2 Collector's Edition.
Best $150 I ever spent. The Endoskeleton looks amazing and seeing T2 Skynet Edition in HD was just brilliant.
Predators is set for Sept 29th?... Hell Yes.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Aug 01, 2010, 04:02:08 PM
Back To The Future trilogy Blu-ray boxset the same day as Alien, and I believe the big Apocalypse Now set is also out in October. Seems to be a big month for the format!
iron man 2 is the same day too! iirc
October is gonna be a blue month.
**adds Back to the Future set to list**
Is there some sort of website that lists monthly blu-ray releases/future blu-ray release dates?.
Amazon uk has JAWS on Blu-ray but it's unavailible, now that is one movie I need in HD.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 02, 2010, 12:56:29 PM
**adds Back to the Future set to list**
Is there some sort of website that lists monthly blu-ray releases/future blu-ray release dates?.
Amazon uk has JAWS on Blu-ray but it's unavailible, now that is one movie I need in HD.
http://www.bluray.com
Hey you know that desktop thing? The only reason I am sure most of you use/used it was because of the backgrounds right? Well I have made that unnecessary. I edited them to make them suitable for desktops ;)
Thanks to mikey for telling me how to do it. Some of them do look a bit off because of lots of colours. So sorry.
And I plan to re-edit the ones were I coincidently left on the October 26 bit.
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Fantastic job Tusks! :)
I used this one if ya don't mind.
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Go ahead thats why I made them ;) I have all of them so it changes between them every minute or show.
Quote from: Valaquen on Aug 02, 2010, 12:59:13 PM
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 02, 2010, 12:56:29 PM
**adds Back to the Future set to list**
Is there some sort of website that lists monthly blu-ray releases/future blu-ray release dates?.
Amazon uk has JAWS on Blu-ray but it's unavailible, now that is one movie I need in HD.
http://www.bluray.com
Thanks!
nice!!!!!
I wonder if normal retailers will have this egg boxed set or if I'll have to Ebay it like I did with the T2 Endoskeleton Bust Blu-ray set.
Where do you live? In my local best buy they had the endo skull so I assume they will have the egg.I'm in California .
Toronto Canada
Quote from: First Blood on Aug 02, 2010, 07:01:00 PM
Fantastic job Tusks! :)
I used this one if ya don't mind.
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Took em over 30 years, but they finally made the egg right as it looks in the movie lol
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 04, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
Toronto Canada
ya just look around at best buys do you guys have them? and if you cant find it........the internet is your friend! ;D
Just pre-ordered the "guardian limited edition" Alien Anthology, now comes the hard part....
waiting.
Quote from: 85 on Aug 04, 2010, 08:58:31 PM
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 04, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
Toronto Canada
ya just look around at best buys do you guys have them? and if you cant find it........the internet is your friend! ;D
Yeah we got 'em.
I'm thinking a pre-order is the best thing to do.
But WHENEVER I pre-order, I find the item at a store a week before I recieve it in the mail lol.
Pre-ordered my set on Amazon, when everything was said and done I paid $70 with free shipping. :D
Here's some artwork being used in the Aliens documentary, The Art of Supreme Fan power:
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Quote from: PHANTOM on Aug 04, 2010, 09:33:16 PM
Just pre-ordered the "guardian limited edition" Alien Anthology, now comes the hard part....
waiting.
Which version is that?
Is that first pic supposed to be Space Jockey holding a Chest Burster?.
Indeed. I love these pictures. He used to have some pictures he'd done of Jockey ships too where each ship was designed differently and individually to the pilot but I can't find them on his site at the moment. Daborn has some talent.
Edited to make sense.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2010, 06:40:59 PM
Here's some artwork being used in the Aliens documentary, The Art of Supreme Fan power:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Corpral_Hicks/rd_sj1.jpg
Ugh. The Space Jockey design makes me shudder.
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Diggin' this. Interesting idea.
The Jockey image gets me pumped for the prequel movie.
Any idea on the title for the movie?.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Aug 06, 2010, 10:15:45 AM
Ugh. The Space Jockey design makes me shudder.
Different strokes for different folks. I love it. ;D
meh, it's not biomechanical enough, i don't hate it though
But.... but look at that face! It's freaky!
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Aug 06, 2010, 11:39:44 AM
But.... but look at that face! It's freaky!
i actually think it looks too friendly, maybe that's just me though.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Aug 06, 2010, 11:39:44 AM
But.... but look at that face! It's freaky!
Was it a good shudder then?
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 06, 2010, 11:09:14 AM
The Jockey image gets me pumped for the prequel movie.
Yeah I wouldn't mind seeing those guys running around in Alien 5.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2010, 06:40:59 PM
Here's some artwork being used in the Aliens documentary, The Art of Supreme Fan power:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Corpral_Hicks/rd_sj1.jpg
Is this Lovercraft or Giger, I'm confuzzled.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Aug 06, 2010, 11:39:44 AM
But.... but look at that face! It's freaky!
I think he looks creepier than the actual Xenomorphs and Predators to be honest.
Anyone have any live pics of Space Jockey from ALIEN?.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2010, 06:40:59 PM
Here's some artwork being used in the Aliens documentary, The Art of Supreme Fan power:
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Ok, so what's the story behind this artwork? Is it for the upcoming Alien prequel or...?
It's been done by a fan for a documentary about Aliens fans. I assume it's included as cut aways.
I hate douchebag artists who put big watermarks over their art. Just don't even f**king publish it if you're that paraonoid about it. Did Monet put his name in big letters over his stuff? I'm hoping that's removed for the Bluray though, or its going to be extremely stupid.
::) Yes, because they're that stupid.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 14, 2010, 07:23:32 PM
::) Yes, because they're that stupid.
You've never been to devianart them. A lot of arists only make versions of their fanart with the watermarks avialble to the public. I'm guessin that may be where they pulled the artwork from.
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 15, 2010, 02:56:43 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 14, 2010, 07:23:32 PM
::) Yes, because they're that stupid.
You've never been to devianart them. A lot of arists only make versions of their fanart with the watermarks avialble to the public. I'm guessin that may be where they pulled the artwork from.
I used to do that, only because I forgot to sign my name on the piece.
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 15, 2010, 02:56:43 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 14, 2010, 07:23:32 PM
::) Yes, because they're that stupid.
You've never been to devianart them. A lot of arists only make versions of their fanart with the watermarks avialble to the public. I'm guessin that may be where they pulled the artwork from.
You'd be guessing wrong. They were done for the documentary.
YOu can easily get rid of watermarks.
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 09:52:43 AM
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 15, 2010, 02:56:43 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 14, 2010, 07:23:32 PM
::) Yes, because they're that stupid.
You've never been to devianart them. A lot of arists only make versions of their fanart with the watermarks avialble to the public. I'm guessin that may be where they pulled the artwork from.
I used to do that, only because I forgot to sign my name on the piece.
People do it because of "art theft." It's extremely pretentious. It's like announcing that your art is so awesome you know someone else is going to try to take credit for it. If someone does indeed like your art, it's also partially ruined now.
QuoteYou'd be guessing wrong. They were done for the documentary.
That still doesn't prove deviantart wasn't involved. There's probably been about thirty official film based contests that used that site.
We need a countdown clock for the release.
I'm gonna go on a massive Marathon binge when these come out. I'm in the mood to watch them now but I'll hold off to build the anticipatation.
So ALL 4 Movies will be uncut/extended?.
DC for Alien & Aliens, AC for Alien3, SE for Alien: Resurrection.
J-Syax what's the point you're trying to make?
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 15, 2010, 07:08:41 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 09:52:43 AM
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 15, 2010, 02:56:43 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 14, 2010, 07:23:32 PM
::) Yes, because they're that stupid.
You've never been to devianart them. A lot of arists only make versions of their fanart with the watermarks avialble to the public. I'm guessin that may be where they pulled the artwork from.
I used to do that, only because I forgot to sign my name on the piece.
People do it because of "art theft." It's extremely pretentious. It's like announcing that your art is so awesome you know someone else is going to try to take credit for it. If someone does indeed like your art, it's also partially ruined now.
QuoteYou'd be guessing wrong. They were done for the documentary.
That still doesn't prove deviantart wasn't involved. There's probably been about thirty official film based contests that used that site.
Until you have had your own artwork stolen, and sold under another artists name, you don't have any room to talk about why an artist shouldn't watermark their work.
It's not about saying that you are "so awesome and you know someone else is going to try to take credit for it." It's about not risking it. It's a pain in the ass to prove it's your own work when someone else is taking credit for it.
Get over yourself, let's get back on topic.
Quote from: Mikey on Aug 16, 2010, 05:53:57 AM
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 15, 2010, 07:08:41 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 09:52:43 AM
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 15, 2010, 02:56:43 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 14, 2010, 07:23:32 PM
::) Yes, because they're that stupid.
You've never been to devianart them. A lot of arists only make versions of their fanart with the watermarks avialble to the public. I'm guessin that may be where they pulled the artwork from.
I used to do that, only because I forgot to sign my name on the piece.
People do it because of "art theft." It's extremely pretentious. It's like announcing that your art is so awesome you know someone else is going to try to take credit for it. If someone does indeed like your art, it's also partially ruined now.
QuoteYou'd be guessing wrong. They were done for the documentary.
That still doesn't prove deviantart wasn't involved. There's probably been about thirty official film based contests that used that site.
Until you have had your own artwork stolen, and sold under another artists name, you don't have any room to talk about why an artist shouldn't watermark their work.
It's not about saying that you are "so awesome and you know someone else is going to try to take credit for it." It's about not risking it. It's a pain in the ass to prove it's your own work when someone else is taking credit for it.
Get over yourself, let's get back on topic.
Yes, because there's this huge risk of people printing out fanart on glossy paper and selling it at auction for thousands of dollars. I don't really need to get over anything. Pretentious dipshits who ruin their art for the only fans they will ever have to take an unneccesary ego trip need to either be slapped or not upload it in the first place.
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 16, 2010, 06:00:29 AM
Yes, because there's this huge risk of people printing out fanart on glossy paper and selling it at auction for thousands of dollars. I don't really need to get over anything. Pretentious dipshits who ruin their art for the only fans they will ever have to take an unneccesary ego trip need to either be slapped or not upload it in the first place.
There is a huge risk, because it has happened to me. I wouldn't have said anything I mentioned in my previous post if I didn't have anything to back it up.
I don't see why protecting something you worked hard on, or love is any reason to say someone has an ego or needs to be slapped.
I've been told plenty of times that the watermarks take away from my artwork, but I don't care. If it saves me time and money to get out of having to do legal work to get my own creation back and not under someone else name, I will watermark, and I'm sure other artists see it the same way as I do.
You obviously don't know what it's like to have something that you have put your heart and soul into, taken away from you by someone who claims its theirs, and did absolutely no work besides Right-Click>Save As.
The following video interview with James Cameron will either make you jump for joy or .... cause controversy ;D
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=68820
Skip to 5:40, but here's what he says:
- Personally did complete remaster of Aliens Special Edition.
- Used same colourist as on Avatar.
- Looks spectacular. Completely de-noised and de-grained it, up-rezed it, colour-corrected it, end-to-end every frame.
- Looks amazing, better than it did originally in theatres. Looks sharper, clearer and more beautiful than it's ever looked.
Excellent news.
Awesome! Front paging it.
QuoteThe following video interview with James Cameron will either make you jump for joy or .... cause controversy
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=68820
Skip to 5:40, but here's what he says:
- Personally did complete remaster of Aliens Special Edition.
- Used same colourist as on Avatar.
- Looks spectacular. Completely de-noised and de-grained it, up-rezed it, colour-corrected it, end-to-end every frame.
- Looks amazing, better than it did originally in theatres. Looks sharper, clearer and more beautiful than it's ever looked.
Well, on one hand this goes against the Godfather standard of it should look exactly like it did in theaters. On the other hand, this is James Cameron and I doubt he's going to DNR to death his own film. So maybe he actually used a process that denoised it without losing detail. I also hope that the darkness of the film is maintained. I'm sure he's aware of that though. I'll be buying this either way.
QuoteThere is a huge risk, because it has happened to me. I wouldn't have said anything I mentioned in my previous post if I didn't have anything to back it up.
I don't see why protecting something you worked hard on, or love is any reason to say someone has an ego or needs to be slapped.
I've been told plenty of times that the watermarks take away from my artwork, but I don't care. If it saves me time and money to get out of having to do legal work to get my own creation back and not under someone else name, I will watermark, and I'm sure other artists see it the same way as I do.
You obviously don't know what it's like to have something that you have put your heart and soul into, taken away from you by someone who claims its theirs, and did absolutely no work besides Right-Click>Save As.
If it's fanart, then you should be the one getting sued for trying to make a profit off of copyrighted material. If it's original work, then just f**king try to sell it in a gallery or something. Deviantart is not the place to post art for profit, it's against their rules. Your stupid even putting it up there if that's the case. If someone else posts your shit on the site, it isn't that hard to get it taken down. All art with huge watermakrs will suck balls though. You bascially ruined your own piece.
Still hoping for individual releases so I can own the trilogy.
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 16, 2010, 05:35:48 PM
If it's fanart, then you should be the one getting sued for trying to make a profit off of copyrighted material. If it's original work, then just f**king try to sell it in a gallery or something. Deviantart is not the place to post art for profit, it's against their rules. Your stupid even putting it up there if that's the case. If someone else posts your shit on the site, it isn't that hard to get it taken down. All art with huge watermakrs will suck balls though. You bascially ruined your own piece.
You are very thick headed, that's for sure. Having your own original artwork, which you are selling, stolen and sold under another artists name is what is happening. Fan art, yeah, if it's good sell it, but some people shouldn't be. But original work is what people are afraid of.
And the thing with watermarks... You put it on a layer, so you have the original piece at all times, you can easily take it off. So your work is never "ruined".
I can't argue with you anymore, it's really going nowhere because you are definitely not going to understand what it's like to fight to prove what's yours, or why we do it.
And if you continue to go off-topic I shall remove the ability to post stupid replies too.
Anyword on if inside the slip case it is one box or 5/6?
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 16, 2010, 06:02:11 PM
Anyword on if inside the slip case it is one box or 5/6?
I thought it folded out, like the Quad.
^ The US Quad did that didn't it? Our UK ones didn't. Looks that way though, according to the press shots.
Yer the one with the egg is for sure a fold out, I was hoping the standard one wasn't
I've never had the Quad, only the individual Quad releases of the first three.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 16, 2010, 06:14:20 PM
^ The US Quad did that didn't it? Our UK ones didn't. Looks that way though, according to the press shots.
Well my quad (the small 5 disc one) just came in one box.
...They didn't do a 5 disc Quad...it was 9 discs. They did the Alien Legacy as a 5 disc set, the first DVD boxset.
Trust me they do I'll post a pic later.
Quote from: J-Syxx on Aug 14, 2010, 05:01:31 PM
I hate douchebag artists who put big watermarks over their art. Just don't even f**king publish it if you're that paraonoid about it. Did Monet put his name in big letters over his stuff? I'm hoping that's removed for the Bluray though, or its going to be extremely stupid.
Monet did put a signature in his art, but stealing traditional media artwork is a lot more difficult than stealing digital media anyways. I can't believe your comment about being pretentious. You seem to sound like they don't deserve to protect their own work because their work isn't worthy, yet you're concerned that they just ruined their art; implying it would have been a good piece had they not watermarked it. :\
EDIT: Oops, just noticed Hicks' post about going off-topic. No more from me about this! :)
The aesthetic value of the art is trashed the moment you put humongous letters across it. Art is about how it is perceived by others. If the original artist is the only one who can see the un-trashed version of it, you just failed as an artist. Don't agree with me? Tough. No one who views art is that forgiving. I would never fave or save anything that had that kind of watermark.
Yes, I know you just threatened me with a ban, but at least two people kept responding to me, so I had a right to respond again.
And I doubt Cameron is going DNR smear his own work. He must have used a non-cheapo method to remove the noise, if that is what he did.
No you didn't have to respond. This isn't the school play ground, you don't have to get in the last word. You can PM.
Anyway, I'm not banning you. I'm removing your ability to post.
You are all supposed to be adults. I'd like you to act like it. I'm sick of feeling like the school teacher for some over-opinionated, have to get the last word in, obnoxious members. A mod asks you to do something, you do it.
Back on topic.
I do enjoy how much Cameron cares about the movie after all this time.
slightly off topic :hope he does the the same for terminator .
on topic :I CANT WAIT FOR THIS SET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: 85 on Aug 16, 2010, 10:12:36 PM
slightly off topic :hope he does the the same for terminator .
on topic :I CANT WAIT FOR THIS SET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Terminator films have already been released on Blu-ray, so that's unlikely.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Aug 16, 2010, 10:52:17 PM
Quote from: 85 on Aug 16, 2010, 10:12:36 PM
slightly off topic :hope he does the the same for terminator .
on topic :I CANT WAIT FOR THIS SET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Terminator films have already been released on Blu-ray, so that's unlikely.
He probably means The Terminator, which got a bare bones release.
ya....................and look what happened with predator! it got released so all i can do is hope!
QuoteThe Terminator films have already been released on Blu-ray, so that's unlikely.
Well T2 has 3 different versions on blu, so it's possible they will redo the first one since it is flawed.
Quote from: bleau on Aug 17, 2010, 06:05:04 AM
QuoteThe Terminator films have already been released on Blu-ray, so that's unlikely.
Well T2 has 3 different versions on blu, so it's possible they will redo the first one since it is flawed.
They are doing The Terminator on blu, at least, it's planned, but Van Ling told us it's on hold because of MGM's troubles: http://www.jamescamerononline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2129
I'm glad I already got all 4 Terminator flicks & both seasons on Blu-ray. It's so kick ass watching the movies in HD, especially the first 2.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 17, 2010, 06:48:36 AM
I'm glad I already got all 4 Terminator flicks & both seasons on Blu-ray. It's so kick ass watching the movies in HD, especially the first 2.
Same here. I even have two version of T2. A while back, the best version of T2 was the French Directors Cut HD-DVD (WUT!). It's still superior to the Blu-Ray version I have, although I know there's another newer version.
I've been waiting for the Alien Quad on Blu-Ray for so long. I have held off on watching them as much as possible for the past year or more.
I haven't seen them since before Xmas for the same reason. Want it to be fresh when I see them on Blu-Ray.
Hehe nice. We did go see the new prints of Alien and Aliens at the theater earlier this year though.
Quote from: Cellien on Aug 17, 2010, 04:04:44 PM
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 17, 2010, 06:48:36 AM
I'm glad I already got all 4 Terminator flicks & both seasons on Blu-ray. It's so kick ass watching the movies in HD, especially the first 2.
Same here. I even have two version of T2. A while back, the best version of T2 was the French Directors Cut HD-DVD (WUT!). It's still superior to the Blu-Ray version I have, although I know there's another newer version.
I have the Skynet Edition, and it's all different shades of awesome.
Quote from: Valaquen on Aug 17, 2010, 04:50:55 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Aug 17, 2010, 04:04:44 PM
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 17, 2010, 06:48:36 AM
I'm glad I already got all 4 Terminator flicks & both seasons on Blu-ray. It's so kick ass watching the movies in HD, especially the first 2.
Same here. I even have two version of T2. A while back, the best version of T2 was the French Directors Cut HD-DVD (WUT!). It's still superior to the Blu-Ray version I have, although I know there's another newer version.
I have the Skynet Edition, and it's all different shades of awesome.
Hell yeah. Skynet Edition rocks.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 18, 2010, 05:34:55 AM
Quote from: Valaquen on Aug 17, 2010, 04:50:55 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Aug 17, 2010, 04:04:44 PM
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 17, 2010, 06:48:36 AM
I'm glad I already got all 4 Terminator flicks & both seasons on Blu-ray. It's so kick ass watching the movies in HD, especially the first 2.
Same here. I even have two version of T2. A while back, the best version of T2 was the French Directors Cut HD-DVD (WUT!). It's still superior to the Blu-Ray version I have, although I know there's another newer version.
I have the Skynet Edition, and it's all different shades of awesome.
Hell yeah. Skynet Edition rocks.
same, i love typing in the date of judgement day and getting the super extended version of the movie.
Super Extended?.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 18, 2010, 09:43:25 AM
Super Extended?.
yeah with ALL the deleted scenes re-inserted, AND the alternate ending
Say wha...?
Alternate ending?
people don't know about it?
so as to not spoil it i'll put it in spoilers
Spoiler
where judgement day never happens and it fast forwars to 2028 and john cvonner is a senator with a wife and kids, and the kids are in THE park from the movie playing, and sarah is all aged up sitting watching john push his kid on the swings, and there's a voice over, it was dropped to leave room for a sequel pretty much.
youtube vid
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780llTKt3uM
I've honestly never seen that until just then.
Quote from: Vulhala on Aug 18, 2010, 10:06:34 AM
I've honestly never seen that until just then.
wow. i bet it feels good to learn something new about an extremely well know, almost 2 decade old movie!
I actually feel like a complete idiot for not having seen it before. Considering it's one of my favourite films.
Please feel free to follow this post with a fail meme. I deserve it.
Quote from: Vulhala on Aug 18, 2010, 10:18:37 AM
I actually feel like a complete idiot for not having seen it before. Considering it's one of my favourite films.
Please feel free to follow this post with a fail meme. I deserve it.
man, you fail so hard, concequences will never be the same again!
Quote from: Vulhala on Aug 18, 2010, 10:06:34 AM
I've honestly never seen that until just then.
Me either.
Probably because I just own the bare bone DVD releases of all 4 Terminator movies. :-\
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 18, 2010, 10:35:10 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Aug 18, 2010, 10:06:34 AM
I've honestly never seen that until just then.
Me either.
Probably because I just own the bare bone DVD releases of all 4 Terminator movies. :-\
it's been on the internet for years. that's where i saw it first.
Quote from: AvatarIII on Aug 18, 2010, 10:01:29 AM
people don't know about it?
so as to not spoil it i'll put it in spoilers
Spoiler
where judgement day never happens and it fast forwars to 2028 and john cvonner is a senator with a wife and kids, and the kids are in THE park from the movie playing, and sarah is all aged up sitting watching john push his kid on the swings, and there's a voice over, it was dropped to leave room for a sequel pretty much.
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780llTKt3uM
HOLY SHIT.
Suddenly I don't feel like such an idiot anymore 8)
Never heard of it before.
On a side note,
I suddenly want to kill the ones who got the idea for Terminator 3 and who cut this ending.
maybe i was literally the only person that knew about this, lol! nah all the people that know the easteregg on the BD and the guys that upload it to youtube also know it
future-coda OR Alternate-ending "terminator 2" comes up with just under 6k hits on google
"terminator 2" comes up with 1.8m
I'm glad they didn't leave that ending in though. Kinda lame really. But on the other hand, we wouldn't have gotten T3 if they had. Is that a price worth paying?
They could have invented a new storyline for T3 instead.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Aug 18, 2010, 12:12:32 PM
They could have invented a new storyline for T3 instead.
like
judgement day was delayed so much the resistence didn't have anyone like john connor to lead then so they send a cyborg back in time to accellerate the coming of judgement day to within john connor's lifetime. weanwhyle skynet send a cyborg back in time to delay judgement day at all costs!
Alright guys, let's get back on topic. Feel free to create a thread for Terminator in the Movies board.
I know the other films are going to look amazing and have interesting extras.
But personally for me, I can't wait to see what they did with Alien 3 the extended version. In the special edition DVD you can clearly tell the delete footage was poorly colour graded with the original version. The sound was kind of distored at times too.
Hopefully they fixed it all up and it all matches perfectly, that would be insane, that will be like watching Alien 3 for the first time.
Insane would be a re-compositing without green blob.
Wonder if they'll do anything to make Boss' composite Alien look better, that doesn't constitute 'doing a Lucas', does it?
No it doesn't. If I'm not wrong they recomposited some Stop-Motion models in the blu-ray of Clash of the Titans, so I don't see why they couldn't do it with this release, especially since it really needs some adjusting.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Aug 18, 2010, 07:09:40 PM
No it doesn't. If I'm not wrong they recomposited some Stop-Motion models in the blu-ray of Clash of the Titans, so I don't see why they couldn't do it with this release, especially since it really needs some adjusting.
And, I may be wrong, but wasn't the shot of the newborn Bambi-burster running off a new CG effect made for the AC?
I dunno. I remember them filming the rod puppet in front of the Ox though.
This is the one I mean:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm191%2FIzzys88%2Falien3del037.jpg&hash=26046c391cf5b84801652760fbbf2b263d174da6)
There's a further shot of it running away too.
It was. That was done just for the AC.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 18, 2010, 09:29:58 PM
It was. That was done just for the AC.
Excellent. Well, I wonder if any further retouching will be done to the Boss puppet.
The newborn alien was CG?
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 19, 2010, 02:51:50 AM
The newborn alien was CG?
What? Were we talking about that? ??? :P
(It was an animatronic, btw).
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 19, 2010, 02:51:50 AM
The newborn alien was CG?
If you are referring to the shot Valaquen posted, yes.
If you are referring to the Newborn creature, no. Only digitally removed the genitals.
Ah, my bad. I thought newborn with a capital 'N'.
What's up people good news about the de-grain thing with ALIENS
The worry is if the changes have a negative impact, much like the odd color timing on "French Connection" or the recently degrained "Predator" which made the various faces look very plastic (but admittedly didn't get a full director-supervised remaster). The Digital Bits has posted a piece about this with comments from people who claim to have seen the remaster.
"Everyone we trust who was involved, and/or has actually SEEN the new Aliens HD master for Blu-ray, reports to us that the film looks terrific. To the degree that DNR (digital noise reduction) was used, it was applied carefully and with a light hand, with an eye toward striking the proper balance between maintaining the detail and integrity of the image and the desire to reduce grain and address the deficiencies of the stock used at the time. There is apparently STILL grain left in the image, it's just no longer excessive or distracting."
I feel relieved since the critics went out about the DNR on Predator and how bad It looked specially on que "plastic faces", I personallly haven't watched that restored version to express my personal opinion but this news makes me extremely happy and want me to grab my fingers on the quad right away. I couldn't expect less than a personal supervision from Cameron I mean it's one of his babies and being a perfectionst as him I'm not strange about the news. Just happy ;D
Source: http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/18111/disc-news-august-29th-2010 (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/18111/disc-news-august-29th-2010)
Excellent. This is going to be the most exciting Blu-ray set of all time!.
Quote"There is apparently STILL grain left in the image, it's just no longer excessive or distracting."
I never found it excessive or distrecting in the first place? I love the way it looked? :-\
I'll front-page this at dinner but that sounds good. According to several folk I talked to the "plastic face" thing only occured in 2 scenes but I can't speak for it. Glad to hear there is grain reduction though.
Awesome! I finally made it to the front page, thanks for credit Hicks ;)
Quote from: Vulhala on Aug 31, 2010, 08:18:34 AM
Quote"There is apparently STILL grain left in the image, it's just no longer excessive or distracting."
I never found it excessive or distrecting in the first place? I love the way it looked? :-\
Same here. But if you can notice only a little grain on dvd, then on blu ray it will be extremely excessive.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Aug 31, 2010, 06:14:07 AM
Excellent. This is going to be the most exciting Blu-ray set of all time!.
I doubt it will top the Terminator 2 Set.
I love the fact that they're including two versions of each film. I never seen the Assemby Cut of Alien3 so I am looking forward to watching that.
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 01, 2010, 03:05:42 AM
I love the fact that they're including two versions of each film. I never seen the Assemby Cut of Alien3 so I am looking forward to watching that.
They did that on the Quadrilogy also.
shame they can't get the assembly cut of Alien (the fan edit one) on the set, looking forward to the new and improved alien3 assembly cut.
How is the new assembly cut different from the one on the Quad?
As far as I'm aware new ADR but not sure about anything else.
yeah that's what i meant.
For those living in Sweden, you can book it at http://www.webhallen.com/film/blu-ray/113596-alien_anthology_egg
Don't have a Blu-ray player, but the egg sure makes a good trophy on the shelf.
I own the Quadrilogy.
It has two cuts of each film. Trust me on this one.
It is where I first saw the Alien Director's Cut, the Aliens Theatrical Cut (The Director's Cut is there as well), the Alien 3 Assembly Cut and the Alien Res Director's Cut.
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 03, 2010, 04:02:28 PM
I own the Quadrilogy.
It has two cuts of each film. Trust me on this one.
It is where I first saw the Alien Director's Cut, the Aliens Theatrical Cut (The Director's Cut is there as well), the Alien 3 Assembly Cut and the Alien Res Director's Cut.
My one doesn't then again, my quadrilogy is apparently non existent according to corporal hicks since he has never heard of it.
Post us a picture. You might have the Legacy set.
I think it is just a stripped down quadrilogy, for the cheapos, I know the picture isn't much but the proof is the writing at the bottom, four discs plus a special features. It is about as thick as a normal dvd case would be, this is a scan of the paper cover.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.tinypic.com%2Faysy7q.jpg&hash=d9e742c28eca511d273096a169d65d9cba33bf8e)
I would rotate it and crop it and what not, but I am busy so excuse my laziness.
Well I'll be. I've never seen that copy before. What about the discs? Can you get a picture of what they look like?
And it only comes with one version of the films on the discs?
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 03, 2010, 05:25:58 PM
I think it is just a stripped down quadrilogy, for the cheapos, I know the picture isn't much but the proof is the writing at the bottom, four discs plus a special features. It is about as thick as a normal dvd case would be, this is a scan of the paper cover.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.tinypic.com%2Faysy7q.jpg&hash=d9e742c28eca511d273096a169d65d9cba33bf8e)
I would rotate it and crop it and what not, but I am busy so excuse my laziness.
Rotating would take less time than posting about it :P
As far as I am aware unless they are REALLY well hidden in the extras, there is no obvious Extended Version or Directors Cut, nothing obvious, and I have looked really hard to find them so I really doubt it, then again I could be wrong.
Were they easy to find in the 8 disc quad?
These are the scans, separated, rotated and transparency added :P Rush job but who cares, and I am pretty sure it is a watered down quad.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F1zew6a.jpg&hash=aac79be1adb7af22ddd70d3b0d91ae5548be61b3)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2Fsc45r6.jpg&hash=5659c3fd90a97c14469705cdd5d9330000108f08)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2F11qsthz.jpg&hash=e995c2dcfb1cff126d8c068ec63939f5f3383276)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.tinypic.com%2F2880c5s.jpg&hash=e79ce451d9ecd4353493a4568df7eb013608ca02)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi55.tinypic.com%2F2r6l27s.jpg&hash=8fb741f34b6c6777564938c70b2fc6f9cc7f8956)
And at doom, it actually wasnt :P I can write quite fast. :)
Looks like the barebones versions of the discs, not the Quad ones.
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 03, 2010, 08:19:31 PM
And at doom, it actually wasnt :P I can write quite fast. :)
Oh sure!
the 1-4 discs look like the single disc versions you can buy individually, i know someone with the single disc of aliens and it looks just like that, the 5th disc looks exactly like the 9th disc of the 9 disc quad.
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 03, 2010, 08:19:31 PM
As far as I am aware unless they are REALLY well hidden in the extras, there is no obvious Extended Version or Directors Cut, nothing obvious, and I have looked really hard to find them so I really doubt it, then again I could be wrong.
Were they easy to find in the 8 disc quad?
These are the scans, separated, rotated and transparency added :P Rush job but who cares, and I am pretty sure it is a watered down quad.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F1zew6a.jpg&hash=aac79be1adb7af22ddd70d3b0d91ae5548be61b3)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2Fsc45r6.jpg&hash=5659c3fd90a97c14469705cdd5d9330000108f08)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2F11qsthz.jpg&hash=e995c2dcfb1cff126d8c068ec63939f5f3383276)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.tinypic.com%2F2880c5s.jpg&hash=e79ce451d9ecd4353493a4568df7eb013608ca02)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi55.tinypic.com%2F2r6l27s.jpg&hash=8fb741f34b6c6777564938c70b2fc6f9cc7f8956)
And at doom, it actually wasnt :P I can write quite fast. :)
The first four discs from the original
Alien Legacy collection, hence no extended versions. As for the fifth, it's either the ninth disc from the
Quadrilogy, or a compilation from discs two, four, six, and eight. Overall, it looks highly suspect.
i think i would have prefered a vanilla version of the quad with just discs 1,3,5,7,and 9
Indeed. Interesting set. A Quadrilogy style cover with Legacy (the first boxset) discs and the Quadrilogy 9th disc (possibly).
What is on the 9th quad disc? I will then be able to know for sure.
Directors cut and Original cut of each movies on the disc
Just pre-orderd these babys too.
http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/15844567/Alien-Anthology-Limited-Edition-Collector-Set-With-Illuminated-Egg-Statue/Product.html
http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/12509778/Predators-Triple-Play-Edition/Product.html
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 04, 2010, 11:04:31 PM
What is on the 9th quad disc? I will then be able to know for sure.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Quadrilogy-Disc-Complete-Box/dp/B0000C24F3/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1283641990&sr=8-2
QuoteTHE BONUS DISC
The supplements on the Bonus Disc are divided into four primary sections, one for each film, and also include a few miscellaneous items.
ALIEN
The Alien section begins with Alien Evolution, a 64-minute documentary from Channel 4 UK. It's an interesting look at the film that puts Alien in perspective among other genre efforts, but it repeats much of the information in the Quadrilogy set. But this effort is very much worth watching, if only for its necessarily different point of view. The participants, who are many, offer slightly different perspectives than the ones they offer in the main set. But mostly, it's a lot of redundancy. There's also some fun audience reaction to gore scenes at the end.
Experience in Terror is a 7-minute original 1979 promotional featurette that's more of a curiosity than anything else. There are some fun old interviews here, though.
The 16-minute Ridley Scott Q&A was recorded September 14, 2001, following a showing of Alien at the American Cinematheque. The discussion is moderated by Dennis Bartok.
The Laser Disc Archive is a recreation of the Widescreen Collector's Edition Laser Disc of Alien. What an amazing little feature this is! You get the features and supplements of the old disc in their entirety. The result is a terrific trip down memory lane, and it shows you how far we've come with the presentation of a film on disc.
Next is a complete collection of Alien Trailers and TV Spots. Among the TV spots is the one that got me all creeped out as a kid.
ALIENS
You get the Laser Disc Archive again, this time a comprehensive look at the Special Widescreen Collector's Edition Laser Disc of Aliens. What a treat!
You also get the film's terrific assortment of Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots.
ALIEN3
You get a 3-minute Advance Featurette that hints at the betrayal to come, and you also get the film's Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots
ALIEN RESURRECTION
For the fourth film, you get only Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots.
Finally, you get a fascinating 17-minute featurette called Aliens in the Basement, a look at Bob Burns, who has amassed, with the help of Fox and others, a gigantic collection of Alien memorabilia. We get to tour his basement and look at actual props from the film. But he's not just a collector, he's an archivist of sort, and in fact, the makers of Alien Resurrection came to him to reuse the model of the Alien Queen.
The final items on the Bonus Disc are a Dark Horse Still Gallery of comic-book covers and a DVD-ROM feature than lets you perform script-to-screen comparisons.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/8334/alien-quadrilogy-complete-9-disc-set/
I have that^ :D Thanks.
To clear this up, this is the Quadrilogy I have.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_O8lerKi-54U%2FR12IRDjXXVI%2FAAAAAAAAAPI%2FUzpr9SHn4yI%2Fs320%2FAlien%2BQuadrilogy.jpg&hash=3e334c2cd8ebc44227978d7231010c1af29509c0)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fg-ecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fciu%2Fdc%2F1d%2F1503124128a07cc63c956010.L.jpg&hash=6b2abe0cedb9d77352db6efaff194d41bd969aab)
Granted this was the American version, so those of you in the UK may not have had this one.
Note that on the first disc for each of the films, it has both available versions.
The AVP Total Destruction Set is still best... until The AVP Anthology comes out of course.
Did the Total Destruction set have the 9th Alien disk?
No it just had the 4 Alien Movies, 2 Predator movies, and 2 vs. Movies.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Sep 06, 2010, 07:50:56 AM
No it just had the 4 Alien Movies, 2 Predator movies, and 2 vs. Movies.
well then, the best set would be the 9 disc quad + the predator collectors 4 disc plus AVP and AVPR uncut versions on their own. until the anthology and predator triple come out.
what is this 4 disc collectors Pred set?.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Sep 06, 2010, 09:31:55 AM
what is this 4 disc collectors Pred set?.
it's just the collectors edition 2 disc or predator, and collectors edition 2 disc of Preadotr 2 in a nice cardboard (not flimsy cardboard either) collectors slip case thing
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Predator-Special-Collection-DVD/dp/B0007Q6S1C/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1283765713&sr=8-12
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51J019TNSXL._SS500_.jpg&hash=8c588bb258edb05d7adc76fc44d0bf71e60b917f)
Rightio, think we should steer back on topic now.
First screen captures from Alien!
http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/coming-soon/blu-ray-screenshot-gallery-alien-anthology-alien-06-09-10
The other films to follow each day this week.
Can't wait to see what they've done with Aliens.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 06, 2010, 12:40:39 PM
First screen captures from Alien!
http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/coming-soon/blu-ray-screenshot-gallery-alien-anthology-alien-06-09-10
The other films to follow each day this week.
Wow! :o Those images are sooo
crisp. The clarity *****
This will be on my wish list...after a high def TV. ;)
Quote from: Darwinsgirl on Sep 06, 2010, 01:10:27 PM
...after a high def TV. ;)
You should be able to pick one of those up fairly cheaply :D
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 06, 2010, 01:14:30 PM
Quote from: Darwinsgirl on Sep 06, 2010, 01:10:27 PM
...after a high def TV. ;)
You should be able to pick one of those up fairly cheaply :D
yeah, but how cheaply can you buy one? ;) :P
and you need a decent size for HD to be really worth it.
Sweeeetttt. I'll front page it when I get home.
I got a 42 inch LCD LG a few months back for £400. Real purdy :D
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 06, 2010, 01:38:48 PM
I got a 42 inch LCD LG a few months back for £400. Real purdy :D
nice, i don't really have room for a 42" but i got a 32" samsung last january ('09) for about £325, wjhich is pretty good considering 32" LCDs have only recently started getting beloww the £300 mark.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 06, 2010, 12:40:39 PM
First screen captures from Alien!
http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/coming-soon/blu-ray-screenshot-gallery-alien-anthology-alien-06-09-10
The other films to follow each day this week.
Goes to photoshop, :D:D:D
anyway I love these, and the original pic I used for my sig is there. :D
ALIENS
Here's one, alter the number in the address 1-18 for different images.
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens08.jpg
Saves all to hard drive.
Love the title,
and everything,
this has made my week.
I love the way the menus (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg) look.
I love all the editing possibilities :D
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm191%2FIzzys88%2FAliens%2FAliens15.jpg&hash=f616f110fb8b98a612f8a26a92a0d71d7c8f8e43)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm191%2FIzzys88%2FAliens%2FAliens17.jpg&hash=ee3e51e125e99293a34de2ae5e9e6988f962bb38)
Mmmmm
For easy access... ;D
ALIEN
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien14.jpg
ALIENS
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens15.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens16.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens18.jpg
Good lord, these are sexy. Comparing these shots to the DVD....wow.
The colours are better too, the Gorman shot shows it off.
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
could someone make comparison shots?
u know... dvd and new version
i dont have quadrilogy set no more :P
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 06, 2010, 04:37:16 PM
For easy access... ;D
ALIEN
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien14.jpg
ALIENS
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens15.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens16.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens18.jpg
Good lord, these are sexy. Comparing these shots to the DVD....wow.
awesome, I already see a difference. :)
-alienhunter14
just when i thought the day was going bad.
8)
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 06, 2010, 04:37:16 PM
For easy access... ;D
ALIEN
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien14.jpg
ALIENS
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens15.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens16.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens18.jpg
Good lord, these are sexy. Comparing these shots to the DVD....wow.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv609%2Fenjoi_stars%2Fits-beautiful.jpg&hash=b2d4cd79ec34a0cfd3c87fa404e16a6626973480)
Nearly finished the first sig, comprising of the two opening scenes. It won't be for me though it is just kinda like a cool thing I am doing. :)
Great work, looks incredible!
This look f**king amazing. I...need to clean my pants up.
On a side note, are there any for Alien 3?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2F16kqadi.jpg&hash=6e24dc04d7710fe3627ecbc4051fc8af1c310adc)
Quote from: BLAIN on Sep 06, 2010, 05:22:39 PM
This look f**king amazing. I...need to clean my pants up.
On a side note, are there any for Alien 3?
In a few days yes. Alien was revealed today, but the Aliens shots could be found by typing in the right URL. I imagine Alien3 will be up on Wednesday.
I'm really curious to how Alien3 and Resurrection will look, as it's not been made clear whether they used old HD transfers for these or brand new ones.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
LOL. Hicks, I spoted the armature underneath the neck already on dvd. I guess it was the best shot of movement and just took what the got and not glued the neck back to the head ;)
Anyway, what did Newt say? "It´s just a piece of platic.........." :D
Good, good screenshots. Certainly not comparable to blu-rays like Transformers, but still really good and detailed. Love the shots of the Queen. There's still some grain but at least it isn't so burningly noticeable, and the colors are finally vivid.
Will own this, oh I so will.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 06, 2010, 04:37:16 PM
For easy access... ;D
ALIEN
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien14.jpg
ALIENS
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens15.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens16.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens18.jpg
Good lord, these are sexy. Comparing these shots to the DVD....wow.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2Fznvg9k.jpg&hash=82915bc4608a8635b2de80b5c1f23915338e839d)
SICK!! Boy, do they look beautiful?! :D Me no can wait. ;)
Quote from: n3m0 on Sep 06, 2010, 05:01:37 PM
could someone make comparison shots?
u know... dvd and new version
this
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
I hate when I noticed that stuff for the first time. Cannot unsee and ruins the scene.
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 06, 2010, 08:09:29 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
I hate when I noticed that stuff for the first time. Cannot unsee and ruins the scene.
I agree. Never noticed the visible inside-neck before :o and still can't see the arm attached, where is it?
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 06, 2010, 04:37:16 PM
For easy access... ;D
ALIEN
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Alien14.jpg
ALIENS
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens15.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens16.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens18.jpg
Good lord, these are sexy. Comparing these shots to the DVD....wow.
Sweet mother of God, those look flipping awesome!!
Jaw-dropping. I honestly cannot WAIT to get this.
X 8)
Jesus it looks like it was just shot last year or something. This and Aliens colonial marines screens? good day.
Just wish colonial marines was coming out this year. So excited an amazing developer is doing an aliens game.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 06, 2010, 08:38:48 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 06, 2010, 08:09:29 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
I hate when I noticed that stuff for the first time. Cannot unsee and ruins the scene.
I agree. Never noticed the visible inside-neck before :o and still can't see the arm attached, where is it?
I have no idea what you people are talking about.
Its perfect.
Thank God they cleaned up the opening titles for Alien. They were a mess.
Incredible. Wow. *scrambles online for a blu-ray player*
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Sep 06, 2010, 11:44:24 PM
I have no idea what you people are talking about.
Its perfect.
head is not attached to the body. you can clearly see on top of the neck an opening and armature? inside
Blimey. Only just noticed that. :o
Oh, well. At least we get to see Bishop's lower half in the hole in HD. ;D
and his hole.
damn i wish i had never noticed these bloopers
:(
I doubt the Queen one is even visible unless you freeze frame it.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
IT CAN'T BE UNSEEN!
I have never noticed that...
My eyes... :'(
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
Damn, that second shot is really awesome.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhcc.techradar.com%2Ffiles%2Fhcc_content%2Fsoftware%2FAlien04.jpg&hash=c1a95ff37f4280bcadfa99c29eb8575798a8bfaf)
Dallas' eyes
:u
He's soooo dreammmmyy....
Team Dallas > Team Jacob + Team Edward
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 06, 2010, 04:10:10 PM
I love the way the menus (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg) look.
That's actually MU-TH-UR Mode. In terms of the menus, you ain't seen nothin' yet. :)
Quote from: Huol on Sep 07, 2010, 02:46:08 AM
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Dallas' eyes
:u
They're so...
clear. :o
Quote from: Troy on Sep 07, 2010, 03:18:34 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 06, 2010, 04:10:10 PM
I love the way the menus (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg) look.
That's actually MU-TH-UR Mode. In terms of the menus, you ain't seen nothin' yet. :)
Old school sentry gun laptop interface woulda been nice. ;D
Quote from: SM on Sep 07, 2010, 03:30:24 AM
Quote from: Troy on Sep 07, 2010, 03:18:34 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 06, 2010, 04:10:10 PM
I love the way the menus (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg) look.
That's actually MU-TH-UR Mode. In terms of the menus, you ain't seen nothin' yet. :)
Old school sentry gun laptop interface woulda been nice. ;D
what about a map of the colony like when they plan their defences?
Or that - might be a bit busy though...? Though they did something similar to that on the original Legacy release.
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 06, 2010, 04:29:38 PM
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(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm191%2FIzzys88%2FAliens%2FAliens17.jpg&hash=ee3e51e125e99293a34de2ae5e9e6988f962bb38)
Mmmmm
Holy shit!
Quote from: SM on Sep 07, 2010, 02:48:59 AM
He's soooo dreammmmyy....
Team Dallas > Team Jacob + Team Edward
Must make Team Dallas shirts ...
The hole in the Queen bothers me not; I always see Kane kick that egg in the Derelict, and the squib under his shirt as he chestbursts, or Ash having no legs when fighting with Parker, or that guy's leg popping out when Frost falls to his death. You don't really notice these when you're engrossed in the movie anyway.
They say "The arm attached to the Queen" in the second shot... but I can't see it. What arm?
Quote from: vikingspawn on Sep 07, 2010, 12:20:38 AM
Incredible. Wow. *scrambles online for a blu-ray player*
I have one you can have i already have a PS3 but it's UK one. But on topic WOW i must say I cannot wait to get this! I mean I already got the Quadrilogy but It looks great!
Quote from: Troy on Sep 07, 2010, 03:18:34 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 06, 2010, 04:10:10 PM
I love the way the menus (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg) look.
That's actually MU-TH-UR Mode. In terms of the menus, you ain't seen nothin' yet. :)
Interesting. I'm really curious as to what Mu-Th-Ur is. Is it like the old White Rabbit stuff on the Matrix DVDs but more up-to-date?
Or is it like Blu-Ray Live?
What's that?
This (http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/home-theater/articles/34540.aspx) should enlighten. You need to spring for that Blu-Ray player Hicks. You owe it to yourself mate ;D
amazing. beautiful. tits in a jar. awesomeness on a stick.
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 07, 2010, 11:59:52 AM
This (http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/home-theater/articles/34540.aspx) should enlighten. You need to spring for that Blu-Ray player Hicks. You owe it to yourself mate ;D
I'm getting one for my 21st now. Timed very nicely for 23rd of October. :)
Nice work ;D
I. Can't. Wait.
Going to be pumping this on the projector and it's going to melt mah eyeballs.
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 07, 2010, 04:26:20 PM
I. Can't. Wait.
Going to be pumping this on the projector and it's going to melt mah eyeballs.
Sounds like the perfect plan. :D
Quote from: SM on Sep 07, 2010, 03:30:24 AM
Quote from: Troy on Sep 07, 2010, 03:18:34 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 06, 2010, 04:10:10 PM
I love the way the menus (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens02.jpg) look.
That's actually MU-TH-UR Mode. In terms of the menus, you ain't seen nothin' yet. :)
Old school sentry gun laptop interface woulda been nice. ;D
I agree. That old computer interface stuff would be really fitting.
Yeah, the new Alien Anthology images look great! ;)
Quote from: SM on Sep 07, 2010, 01:25:50 AM
I doubt the Queen one is even visible unless you freeze frame it.
no, its clear as day when watching it.
the next remaster they do on these films will make them all look like behind the scenes footage
Quote from: shakermakerman on Sep 07, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: SM on Sep 07, 2010, 01:25:50 AM
I doubt the Queen one is even visible unless you freeze frame it.
no, its clear as day when watching it.
In that case I missed it the 5,275 times I've watched it.
Quote from: SM on Sep 08, 2010, 12:09:44 AM
Quote from: shakermakerman on Sep 07, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: SM on Sep 07, 2010, 01:25:50 AM
I doubt the Queen one is even visible unless you freeze frame it.
no, its clear as day when watching it.
In that case I missed it the 5,275 times I've watched it.
I would think you would've watched it more :D
That's all the way through. I didn't count the times where I just skipped to the guns and splosions.
Quote from: SM on Sep 08, 2010, 02:43:29 AM
That's all the way through. I didn't count the times where I just skipped to the guns and splosions.
And thats why I conisder you the chief source of information on the Alien movies. *Gives hug* Other then the Alien movies of course.
The new pics have gotten me so pumped. Release date can't get here soon enough.
Quote from: shobidoo on Sep 08, 2010, 02:47:59 AM
Quote from: SM on Sep 08, 2010, 02:43:29 AM
That's all the way through. I didn't count the times where I just skipped to the guns and splosions.
And thats why I conisder you the chief source of information on the Alien movies. *Gives hug* Other then the Alien movies of course.
Um...wha?
Couple of bonus ALIENS shots:
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens19.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens20.jpg
ALIEN3 up very soon...
Can't wait for Resurrection shots. I'm sure the PQ will be astounding.
That's gonna be the definition of polishing a turd :D
ALIEN3
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree09.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree15.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree16.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree17.jpg
w00t!
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree04.jpg
Euch
That's.....minging. You can even make out the individual teeth :-\
Do I wanna click that? Is it appropriate for work filters?
I shouldn't think it'll be blocked. It's basically the shot of Hicks after he's been impaled in HD. Very graphic.
Think I'll leave it until I get home then. lol. I'll front page it at that time too.
Front page that pic? Are you feeling a bit morbid today then? :D
So the Ox Burster still looks like a sprite then? And the rod puppet?
Damn lice got to him too :'(
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 08, 2010, 11:48:11 AM
Front page that pic? Are you feeling a bit morbid today then? :D
I mean, the news as a whole. :P
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 08, 2010, 10:45:12 AM
That's gonna be the definition of polishing a gem :D
;)
This (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree14.jpg) shot is amazing... Alien3 looks fantastic!
But am I wrong or in this (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree15.jpg) shot there's still some green? :-\
The Big F*cker will eat you alive ! lol - awesome Alien 3 shots.
:o
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 08, 2010, 12:45:00 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 08, 2010, 10:45:12 AM
That's gonna be the definition of polishing a gem :D
;)
This (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree14.jpg) shot is amazing... Alien3 looks fantastic!
But am I wrong or in this (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree15.jpg) shot there's still some green? :-\
Good eye.. there's still green, just a little.. you shouldn't notice it when running the film I guess, btw is this the first time they remaster a shot filmed like that? I mean a puppet filmed in green screen and then inserted into the scene because it seems too fake, don't get me wrong I love Alien 3 but those shots worked well when the time it was released because the effects were good enough for the audience but since the original quadrilogy went out watching alien 3 specially when the runner is chasing the inmates in the tunnels you can clearly see that the alien is inserted into the sequence ala Copy/paste (like a bad photoshop) too fake and too cartoony, Is there a way that people behind the remasterization of this new set could be able to fix that?, or is it already fixed? I don't expect for them to do miracles but an upgrade for those shots would be nice, a filter or smething to make the image smooth and not so notorious, I guess I'll have to wait until they release de BD set.
EDIT: I didn't want to double post but if you are looking for comparison shots about DVD vs BD regarding the anthology set you definetly have to check this out http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/18187/incredible-aliens-restoration-blu-ray-caps (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/18187/incredible-aliens-restoration-blu-ray-caps)
you can either click directly over the pics to see the comparsion in high resolution or you can click here to go directly http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=19151751&postcount=869 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=19151751&postcount=869)
you can definetly see the major upgrade they have done.. I'm so happy
Quote from: SM on Sep 08, 2010, 12:09:44 AM
Quote from: shakermakerman on Sep 07, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: SM on Sep 07, 2010, 01:25:50 AM
I doubt the Queen one is even visible unless you freeze frame it.
no, its clear as day when watching it.
In that case I missed it the 5,275 times I've watched it.
I noticed it a about 2 years ago, and I was gutted. And its something I cant ignore either, I was hoping Cameron was going to fix it for the BR.
I'm very naive when looking at goofs. This one 'specially, was shocking. :o
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 08, 2010, 11:32:57 AM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree04.jpg
Euch
What the f**k, I don't even remember this ???
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 07, 2010, 11:51:29 AM
Interesting. I'm really curious as to what Mu-Th-Ur is. Is it like the old White Rabbit stuff on the Matrix DVDs but more up-to-date?
Unfortunately my lips have to be sealed until Fox officially announces things or after the release, but it's safe to think of it as a Swiss Army Knife... well... like the digital-in-movie-assisting-Ian-Holm-to-kill-you equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife.
Quote from: Troy on Sep 08, 2010, 09:22:57 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 07, 2010, 11:51:29 AM
Interesting. I'm really curious as to what Mu-Th-Ur is. Is it like the old White Rabbit stuff on the Matrix DVDs but more up-to-date?
Unfortunately my lips have to be sealed until Fox officially announces things or after the release, but it's safe to think of it as a Swiss Army Knife... well... like the digital-in-movie-assisting-Ian-Holm-to-kill-you equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife.
Sorry if its a dumb question, But do you work for them?
^Yer, he gave some advice aswell on dvd covers (thanks again)
From what I have seen he is 99.999% legit the 0.001 is because I don't have hard proof but i am pretty sure he is. :D
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 08, 2010, 09:35:44 PMFrom what I have seen he is 99.999% legit the 0.001 is because I don't have hard proof but i am pretty sure he is. :D
My dear Agent Mulder, I've been here for a long, long (http://www.anchorpointessays.com/credits.html) time... 8)
Quote from: Troy on Sep 08, 2010, 09:46:48 PM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 08, 2010, 09:35:44 PMFrom what I have seen he is 99.999% legit the 0.001 is because I don't have hard proof but i am pretty sure he is. :D
My dear Agent Mulder, I've been here for a long, long (http://www.anchorpointessays.com/essays.html) time... 8)
Cool. So i assume you cant speak to us about is because you signed a NDA?
Holy Shitzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The link...
Alien3 lookin' good!
He's legit. We promise. :)
Well it's not Mike Lynch...must be Will Ames.
The improvement in color and contrast shown in those comparison shots is great.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 08, 2010, 11:32:57 AM
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienThree04.jpg
Euch
What the f**k, I don't even remember this ???
CU of Hicks at the start. Not sure if it's in the theatrical, though fairly sure it's in the SE.
Aliens looks the way it always should have. It looks gorgeous. It looks better than sex.
Well, maybe just 'okay' sex.
*checks calendar*
NO... still a long wait :(
ALIEN RESURRECTION
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes01.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes02.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes03.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes04.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes05.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes06.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes07.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes08.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes09.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes10.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes11.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes12.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes13.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes14.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes15.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes16.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes17.jpg
http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes18.jpg
Nice. Well you can't polish a turd, but you can roll one in glitter I guess.
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 09, 2010, 10:24:36 AM
Nice. Well you can't polish a turd, but you can roll one in glitter I guess.
And THAT just made my day...thank you ;)
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 09, 2010, 10:24:36 AM
Nice. Well you can't polish a turd, but you can roll one in glitter I guess.
;D
The Alien3 documentary is now 21 minutes 15 seconds longer, and add to that over an hour of the Enhancement pod features, but there arn't exact details on those yet.
Fingers crossed it footage showing Fincher at work and/or bitching endlessly about Fox.
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 09, 2010, 10:24:36 AM
Nice. Well you can't polish a turd, but you can roll one in glitter I guess.
you gotta admit, AR was visually a good looking movie. the blu ray is going to enhance the one really good thing about it.
and 90's Winona Ryder in HD, i can't complain
Quote from: AvatarIII on Sep 09, 2010, 11:01:09 AM
and 90's Winona Ryder in HD, i can't complain
+1
A lot of those shots are reaaaaally good, not as good as I imagined it to be, but still really clear and detailed.
This (http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/AlienRes05.jpg) one though... meh
The Alien Res ones just make me really want a Delicatessen Blu-Ray. Must check that.
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 09, 2010, 10:24:36 AM
Nice. Well you can't polish a turd, but you can roll one in glitter I guess.
This is why you are the funniest member ;)
oh well, I will still see this in blu-ray just for the sake off seeing the whole series in blu.
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 09, 2010, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 09, 2010, 10:24:36 AM
Nice. Well you can't polish a turd, but you can roll one in glitter I guess.
This is why you are the funniest member ;)
Cheers :)
Quote
oh well, I will still see this in blu-ray just for the sake off seeing the whole series in blu.
I'll definately watch it. I'll just be in a different frame of mind than I would be watching the other 3. I've never been able to take Res seriously to be honest, but it's still a good Saturday night flick.
the aliens look even more slimey than before.
how the hell do they managed to do that?
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Sep 09, 2010, 03:01:14 PM
the aliens look even more slimey than before.
how the hell do they managed to do that?
easy, the film looks more glossy, than the dvd so obviously gloss looks wet, so there go.
It was a rethorical question, my friend.
Meh! anyway.
These shots seem worse than the alien 1 blu ray :-\
Then all is as it should be 8)
I'm kind of bored here...
comparisons shots between DVD and Bluray..yeah I know I post this before but I can get over how awesome these shots are
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When you put them side by side like that, it's really easy to see how much of the grain is taken out. My only concern is the Bly-Ray looks a fair bit darker. Particularly in the first pic. Not so much that it's bad, but.....noticable?
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 09, 2010, 03:46:31 PM
When you put them side by side like that, it's really easy to see how much of the grain is taken out. My only concern is the Bly-Ray looks a fair bit darker. Particularly in the first pic. Not so much that it's bad, but.....noticable?
I'll take darker over the washed out look any day.
Dvd looks dry.
Blu-Ray looks humid.
But I do love the colors on the Queen of the 2nd pic, despite the now-noticeable damn hole.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 09, 2010, 04:30:57 PM
Dvd looks dry.
Blu-Ray looks humid.
But I do love the colors on the Queen of the 2nd pic, despite the now-noticeable damn hole.
Like every goof in the first two, it won't matter in motion, especially when you're caught up in the scene.
Quote from: Griffith on Sep 09, 2010, 03:41:51 PM
I'm kind of bored here...
comparisons shots between DVD and Bluray..yeah I know I post this before but I can get over how awesome these shots are
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http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/4274/alien3.jpg
http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/4276/alien4.jpg
http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/4278/alien5.jpg
Nuts.
Now I have to get this.
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 09, 2010, 05:43:54 PM
Quote from: Griffith on Sep 09, 2010, 03:41:51 PM
I'm kind of bored here...
comparisons shots between DVD and Bluray..yeah I know I post this before but I can get over how awesome these shots are
http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/4272/alien2.jpg
http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/4274/alien3.jpg
http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/4276/alien4.jpg
http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/4278/alien5.jpg
Nuts.
Now I have to get this.
+1, even though not getting it never crossed my mind
Only way I wouldn't have bought it is if they pulled an AvP-R and somehow managed to completely destroy the picture on the Blu-Ray/DVD release.
Brace yourself for the Predators Blu-ray release because the same guy who edited AVP-R and his editing team will be back. I'm gonna be positive and believe that Antal and Robert would never allow something like that to happen but....
when people get their paychecks they tend to careless what the final product will be.
Quote from: PHANTOM on Sep 09, 2010, 07:46:13 PM
Brace yourself for the Predators Blu-ray release because the same guy who edited AVP-R and his editing team will be back. I'm gonna be positive and believe that Antal and Robert would never allow something like that to happen but....
when people get their paychecks they tend to careless what the final product will be.
For modern films that are shot digitally they tend not to alter the picture for the Blu-ray release, so not to worry. Besides, from what I hear the Blu-ray is the most visible version of AVP-R.
We'll see.
QuoteBesides, from what I hear the Blu-ray is the most visible version of AVP-R.
It's a million times better than the DVD version. If you watch it in a theater-like environment (i.e very little light), then you can see everything. Still doesn't make up for the actual film, though...
Quote from: BLAIN on Sep 09, 2010, 09:00:11 PM
QuoteBesides, from what I hear the Blu-ray is the most visible version of AVP-R.
It's a million times better than the DVD version. If you watch it in a theater-like environment (i.e very little light), then you can see everything. Still doesn't make up for the actual film, though...
Yeah, I have it on Blu-ray myself and the picture is near reference quality. When I first saw AVP-R, it was in a recently built theater with digital projectors so I never really experienced what all the fuss was about regarding the dark picture.
The moment I heard that Cameron re-did the color grading of Aliens, I knew that meant he simply increased the blue/green levels and contrast to make it look like a music video. I'm sorry but I think the Blu Ray captures look like shit; Aliens was not meant to look like an oversaturated SyFy original movie. The grainy, washed-out, steely tone of the original is what gave it its unique look and feel. Ridley Scott similarly ruined both Alien and Blade Runner by turning the films green, especially the 2007 cut of Blade Runner, which I think is unwatchable. Looks like I'll be sticking with my 1999 DVD version of Alien and the Quad version of Aliens...
They all look great! But the main reason im buying is all the special features.
Quote from: PHANTOM on Sep 09, 2010, 07:46:13 PM
Brace yourself for the Predators Blu-ray release because the same guy who edited AVP-R and his editing team will be back. I'm gonna be positive and believe that Antal and Robert would never allow something like that to happen but....
when people get their paychecks they tend to careless what the final product will be.
Why would the editor have anything to do with the final colour/contrast of the film? Just because one person who was involved with AVPR worked on Predators mean that everyone else has gone to hell!
I think they look great, the perception some have had of the new shots appearing darker is accurate, however the actual encode and master of this new Bluray will alow deeper black levels and increased shadow detail so although it appears darker (blacker), there will be much more detail in darker scenes. Dvd tends to have a greyish, crushed looking depiction of black areas, where-as on Blu Ray the extra headroom with having higher bit-rate and pixel count alows the low light scenes to really breathe.
Also, the suggestion that the Aliens re-master is simply an RGB level adjustment is plain wrong, although if you simply don't like what you see i guess you dont have to buy the set.
As for how Aliens is meant to look, i think Cameron knows that more than anyone.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 09, 2010, 04:30:57 PM
Dvd looks dry.
Blu-Ray looks humid.
Yeah man, but it's a dry heat!The Aliens comparisons are perfect, though. I can't wait to see them in motion--if the Pred Blu-Ray was any indication it's going to look a great deal more impressive after you press play.
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Hey! My lunch money!
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My fifth and last prayer sess-AAAUUUGHHHH!!
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Hey! The franchise!
Brad Dorif. Great talent. Unfortunatly he often uses it to end up in bad movies.
Just noticed that big hole in the Queen.
Damn it all.
That's like the bar scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark where Indy's gun changes from a revolver to a 45 between shots.
I'm not sure I want Aliens to look like it was made yesterday. The still of Ripley flaming the eggs looks like it's from an elaborate video game.
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Hey! The franchise!
"We're not recovering from Alien3 after all - though I think I can just make out it's reception down there."
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Hey! The franchise!
"We're not recovering from Alien3 after all - though I think I can just make out it's reception down there."
Curse your differing opinion!
Anyone seen if they're cleaning up the TEs as well as the SEs?
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Hey! The franchise!
"We're not recovering from Alien3 after all - though I think I can just make out it's reception down there."
Touche.
Your floor, Mr. Sharp sticks.
QuoteAnyone seen if they're cleaning up the TEs as well as the SEs?
Be very surprised if they didn't. Apart from Aliens, the TCs are the ones with the commentaries.
They could just take out the extra scenes from the special editions, couldn't they? Same visual upgrade, but a different edit? Can't imagine why they wouldn't do that, although then again I'm no expert on Alien^3 or Res, apart from all I've learned from Val's wonderful articles.
And cheers Blain, I'm here all week.
QuoteThey could just take out the extra scenes from the special editions, couldn't they?
Probably. Upgrade the SE, the delete the extraneous stuff. And upgrade alternate scenes seperately (like the stuff cut from Alien for the DC, dog burster, alternate start and end of Resurrection).
Wonder if they'll finally fix that pulse rifle/ flamethrower goof in Aliens once and for all.
which was intentional on the first place-
what was the joke behind it afterall?
How was it intentional?
think again. the sequence was shot in the order it was supposed to go, why did it got mixed in the first place?
how is it not intentional?
How does someone f**king up in the editing suite mean it was intentional?
Just confuses me why they fixed it for the Special Edtion, then ref**ked it up again for the DVD release.
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So that's where my droids went...
Quote from: SM on Sep 10, 2010, 02:14:00 AM
How does someone f**king up in the editing suite mean it was intentional?
Just confuses me why they fixed it for the Special Edtion, then ref**ked it up again for the DVD release.
because it was intentional on the theatrical release, i recall reading it somewhere.
Where?
And more importantly - why? ???
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 09, 2010, 11:05:25 PM
Anyone seen if they're cleaning up the TEs as well as the SEs?
Yeah they have, because it's all seamless branching again like the Quadrilogy discs. Everything will look fine.
Some menu pics from the Alien disc.
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Oh my guuuuuuuuh.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
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http://hcc.techradar.com/files/hcc_content/software/Aliens17.jpg
Love the inside of the Queen's neck and the arm attached to the Queen here. :P
haha I noticed the inside of the Queens neck too. Reminds me of those articles that are like "Angelina Jolie actually has a pimple when you look at her in HD"
oh my lord they're including the isolated tracks from the 20th anniversary dvd squeeee
Sea of Tranquility? WY have a base on the moon!? If that doesn't scream EVIL CORPORATION!!
Quote from: Joe117 on Sep 09, 2010, 10:39:34 PM
Where can I preorder the egg edition of this?
www.play.com
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 08, 2010, 11:32:57 AM
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Euch
What the f**k, I don't even remember this ???
From the assembly cut.
Looks like he has cavities.
Quote from: BLAIN on Sep 11, 2010, 01:16:44 PM
Looks like he has cavities.
SOCIAL HEALTHCARE!@!%@!%%!
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 11, 2010, 11:34:28 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 08, 2010, 11:32:57 AM
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Euch
What the f**k, I don't even remember this ???
From the assembly cut.
Was it right at the beginning? Or was it part of the flashback when Ripley talks to Bishop?
There is no flash-back when Ripley talks to Bishop. ???
It's from the beginning.
Heh, don't remember it. Guess I'll re-visit it when I buy the pack in December.
It's a super brief shot.
f**king support beams. My one true weakness.
[Safety beam. Oh, the irony. You'd reckon they'd have space safety sorted around about the time they figured interstellar flight.
My mistake. Let me correct:
f**king safety beams. My one true weakness.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 12, 2010, 11:34:54 AM
My mistake. Let me correct:
f**king safety beams. My one true weakness.
The irony stands :D :P It's like getting killed by your seat belt.
WOW love the menu's better then the DVD version. ;D
http://www.facebook.com/aliendvd
More menu images over at the FB page.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2010, 09:38:19 PM
http://www.facebook.com/aliendvd
More menu images over at the FB page.
I'm glad the films are being treated this good.
There's some noise about the geometry being f**ked up on the Alien disc. Apparently the leaked screeshots appear to have a "stretched" apperance. Unfortunately, the guy who took them was too much of a doofus to notice or explain why they are like that. So we can't know for sure what the hek happened yet.
There's also a bit of disappointment that Alien3 and Resurrection are sourced from the 2003 Quadrilogy masters, and not brand new scans of the film. Seems money went elsewhere on the release :-\
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 14, 2010, 07:23:04 PM
There's also a bit of disappointment that Alien3 and Resurrection are sourced from the 2003 Quadrilogy masters, and not brand new scans of the film. Seems money went elsewhere on the release :-\
It sucks that the were not rescanned at a higher resolution, but at least we understand why they didn't do it. The problem with the supposed Alien geometry problems is that only would have occurred due to an extreme f**k up that should have been corrected by someone who is not blind. Something like that I think should require a product recall if it was actually released. I'm hoping this isn't the case. I don't know why they would go to these ridiculous effort of releasing this series only once a decdade to them screw it up to that ridiculous of an extent.
I like how they are in high quality but they are kinda boring... :/
Boring? How?
The ONLY boring part is the 1st half of ALIEN... that is all.
HERETIC!!!
I get into it the minute Kane starts puking up the milk.
It's Ash that pukes milk..... :-\
Quote from: Forever Knight on Sep 15, 2010, 01:54:51 PM
The ONLY boring part is the 1st half of ALIEN... that is all.
Haha, this opinion is nooby.
He's right. It's very slow and it doesn't grab everyone's attention right away. First time I watched the film, I almost stopped watching because the opening took forever.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 15, 2010, 08:15:32 PM
He's right. It's very slow and it doesn't grab everyone's attention right away. First time I watched the film, I almost stopped watching because the opening took forever.
Maybe yous should watch Power Rangers instead if you don't have the attention span for movies that actually play out like films with things like suspense, plot, and cinematography and not like videogames with things jumping around and exploding every second. Just a suggestion. Seriously, you almost turned it off becuase of the opening? Do you have ADD?
Quote from: Forever Knight on Sep 15, 2010, 01:54:51 PM
The ONLY boring part is the 1st half of ALIEN... that is all.
And 60% of
Aliens' entire runtime.
I guess there's very few 2001 fans here ... ?
I love that movie.
So I count three of us, me, you, and Monolith. 2001-ers, unite!
I love it...
Join us!
I shall assimilate!
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 15, 2010, 08:15:32 PM
He's right. It's very slow and it doesn't grab everyone's attention right away. First time I watched the film, I almost stopped watching because the opening took forever.
.....
2001 took me a number of tries to get into. But there was enough in there to make me want to go back.
Yup, Alien was the same way for me. Once they get to the derelict, my interest was piqued.
Nah, Alien got me the first time.
I loved everything about Alien, nothing about it was boring at all for me. But! I will say this, Alien 3 in the middle of the film it does drag a bit. Less talking please I got the point, more Dog Alien action.
Lets keep on topic guys.
Can someone explain the panic around the geometry shown in these screenshots then? I'm not very technical minded so I'm sure on the problem.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2010, 09:38:19 PM
http://www.facebook.com/aliendvd
More menu images over at the FB page.
They look great ;D
I would love it if they'd have a download for an ALIEN Anthology screen saver! 8) I used to love the one from the Legacy box set!
For those of us in the UK, the Anthology is being previewed in DVD & Blu-ray Review magazine. It looks like a 6 page spread. I've picked it up but not read it yet. I don't have a scanner at home but am visiting my parents at the weekend so I shall scan it then if no-one does before hand. I'll post up the good points after I read it later.
Ah damn, I was in WH Smith yesterday looking at magazines! Thanks for the heads up though :)
Edit: Come to think of it, they still had the previous Jack Bauer cover, so wouldn't have seen it anyway.
The 6-page spread is actually just a re-cap of the behind the scenes of the series. After that is a 4 page interview with De Laurizika of which I've only read halfway through. But it covers the Aliens transfer, some details on the A3 behind-the-scenes stuff and how Fox didn't interfere this time around and how it's very honest when it comes to how bad the production of A3 was. They also talk about finding new material for the set and something call pods, which are like the entire interviews used for the documents and random behind the scene segments. In particular there's one for Alien about Jon Finch.
Any hint of Fincher involvement?
None. He declined. Some footage of him getting angry on set and insulting Fox during an interview though.
Should make good watching :D
Okay, finished it. He goes onto explain Mu-Th-Ur mode. It's where you can like select topics and interests to watch out of all the features. Weaver is not doing any commentaries. Also the menus have lots hidden in them - he comments that they tried to address the plot hole of Alien 3 with the egg in it, in the menus. I'm interested to see how that works.
I'm so glad that the Anthology didn't include Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. Those movie work worse than Alien Resurrection did. But I wonder if Fox will eventually milk it, and release a set with each and every film in both franchises.
Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, Alien Prequel #1, Alien Prequel #2, Predator, Predator 2, Predators, Alien vs. Predator and Alien vs. Predator: Requiem.
I'd imagine that'd be a hell of a price.
obviously they will. Nothing special though just all the blurays in one box, I mean they wouldnt even have to make speacil discs, just use the ones from anthology.
Quote from: Michael Harper on Sep 30, 2010, 08:21:23 PM
I'm so glad that the Anthology didn't include Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. Those movie work worse than Alien Resurrection did. But I wonder if Fox will eventually milk it, and release a set with each and every film in both franchises.
Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, Alien Prequel #1, Alien Prequel #2, Predator, Predator 2, Predators, Alien vs. Predator and Alien vs. Predator: Requiem.
I'd imagine that'd be a hell of a price.
There is such a set, I think it's called TOTAL DESTRUCTION or something, apt, as it details the downfall of a series :P
http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Predator-Total-Destruction-Collection/dp/B001DDBD54/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1285882652&sr=1-1
[Of course, Predators does not feature]
Quote from: Biolante on Sep 14, 2010, 06:43:23 PM
There's some noise about the geometry being f**ked up on the Alien disc. Apparently the leaked screeshots appear to have a "stretched" apperance. Unfortunately, the guy who took them was too much of a doofus to notice or explain why they are like that. So we can't know for sure what the hek happened yet.
Do you mean the aspect ratios? I haven't seen the leaked pics, yet. I'm gonna be super pissed if they managed to screw something like that up for the
Blu-ray release.
Quote from: DazAvP85 on Sep 14, 2010, 07:23:04 PM
There's also a bit of disappointment that Alien3 and Resurrection are sourced from the 2003 Quadrilogy masters, and not brand new scans of the film. Seems money went elsewhere on the release :-\
Wait... what?! Son of a.... where did you hear this? Last I heard,
all four films were getting the upgrade treatment for Blu-ray.
QuoteWeaver is not doing any commentaries.
f**king rats cocks! >:(
When this thing was originally planned they said Siggy would be doing commentaries for all four flicks.
Maybe she wants $200 per commentary :P
$800 in total? Bargain.
Granted, but if the studio tells her to beg elsewhere...
Weaver could demand and get a shit load more than $800 for 8 hours work.
I know. And the studio might still tell her to piss off.
Of course.
Could be any number of reasons she didn't do it. She only barely got on the last DVD release.
maybe she just can't think of 8 hours of stuff to talk about.
QuoteWait... what?! Son of a.... where did you hear this? Last I heard, all four films were getting the upgrade treatment for Blu-ray.
Well they're all going to be in high definition if thats what you mean. But they did not go back and clean up the prints, do color correction, etc. like they did with Alien and Aliens. I don't think they really needed to though.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Oct 01, 2010, 04:05:16 PM
QuoteWait... what?! Son of a.... where did you hear this? Last I heard, all four films were getting the upgrade treatment for Blu-ray.
Well they're all going to be in high definition if thats what you mean. But they did not go back and clean up the prints, do color correction, etc. like they did with Alien and Aliens. I don't think they really needed to though.
Damn. Alien 3 could've really used the treatment. Resurrection could probably get away with it since the quality's pretty clean. *sigh*
So Sigourney isn't going to be a part of the set, huh? Crap. I thought for sure she was going to at least do some commentary and/or new interviews about her experience with the franchise.
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 01, 2010, 08:33:37 AM
maybe she just can't think of 8 hours of stuff to talk about.
Or maybe she knows she wouldn't be able to keep herself from going off on an anti-Fox rant. lol
Anybody got any scans of the DVD & BLU-RAY REVIEW 6 page preview?
German trailer showing off MU-TH-UR and menus:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKr66fEcmwY
Funky?
Germany aside, those menus are looking finger lickin' good. I look forward to even the loading screens.
HD version of that trailer: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1638183435144&ref=mf
Blatently using the old DVDs as the source of the movie footage here, but cool seeing the new menus... they look great!
At first I was like :(, the Runner is still greenah. Then I read Daz's post, and I'm like :), Hope's still there. :P
He is indeed correct. The footage isn't the new Blu-ray one. Trust me ;)
Yeah, as said I trust him (and you), he's one of the major "Reporters" regarding video media. :)
I did a quick check yesterday comparing an Aliens blu-ray screen shot to the same scene in the video (the Newt in the sewer one), and the look and colours are quite different, so it's defo from the DVD :)
Got the magazine today. The interview with Charles de Lauzirika is actually cobbled from a Fox press event last year, the ComicCon panel this year, the DigitalBits book and other comments here and there. The good Corporal has pretty much outlined the major points of the magazine article, but I noticed a few other noteworthy things:
- Newly filmed segment with actor Jon Finch, explaining why he was almost in Alien and why John Hurt took over the role. This piece is intercut with footage from the few days he filmed.
- Lance Henriksen and Charles Dance returned to re-loop their dialogue for the Alien3 Special Edition. Though it's not mentioned in the article, I can confirm Sigourney Weaver did too.
- Alien3 uncut documentary + Enhancement pod extras now create an even stronger story than it would have done had they released the uncut version back on the Quadrilogy.
- Enhancement pods are like deleted and extended scenes from the original documentaries, delving even deeper into subject matters. A few post-Quadrilogy segments were made too.
- "We've raided the archives to bring out every last scrap of cool stuff for this release".
- 2 versions of the isolated scores for Alien and Aliens. Composer's intended version and Director's version.
- "The Alien3 menu actually helps fill in a plot hole. A lot of fans have asked, 'Where did the egg come from in Alien3, how did the story even start? because it makes no sense when you see the film. Well, the menus attempt to tell that story". Lots of archive nuggets in the menus.
- Incase people didn't quite understand the MU-TH-UR mode, it's basically where you can select topics of interest while watching the films, and watch making-ofs on them later. You can select for example "chestbursters" while watching one of the films, your blu-ray/PS3 player will remember this... then when you pop in Disc 5 it'll remember what you selected, and present a selection of material for you to watch based on your noted interests.
Quote from: Daz_85 on Oct 02, 2010, 05:03:30 PM
- Lance Henriksen and Charles Dance returned to re-loop their dialogue for the Alien3 Special Edition. Though it's not mentioned in the article, I can confirm Sigourney Weaver did too.
That's good to hear. I wonder if Charles Dutton or Danny Webb came back as well. I know they both had some dialogue that was still rather hissy production audio in the assembly cut.
Also, I'd been wondering if they were going to address the egg issue in Alien 3 ever since this screencap of the menu was released:
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I had a strange dream concerning Alien 3 plot holes and morons...thank goodness it was just a dream ;)
Quote from: scorpio95628 on Oct 03, 2010, 01:56:07 PM
I had a strange dream concerning Alien 3 plot holes and morons...thank goodness it was just a dream ;)
Mother always told me there were no morons, no real ones, but there are.
Here are the scans. For some strange reason the scanner split the 3rd page into content and side bar. Weird but doesn't make it difficult to read.
http://saturn.afmu.com/~virtec20/hicks/img098.jpg
http://saturn.afmu.com/~virtec20/hicks/img099.jpg
http://saturn.afmu.com/~virtec20/hicks/img100.jpg
http://saturn.afmu.com/~virtec20/hicks/img101.jpg
http://saturn.afmu.com/~virtec20/hicks/img102.jpg
Thanks Hicks, great article.
"Everything that had ever been released and stuff that we though would never see the light"
Do. want.
Good to know they're including a tribute to Winston.
I wonder if the Documentaries, that were included in the Quadrilogy, will be in 1080p HD for the Blu-Ray release. A lot of the time, the Documentaries stay in Standard Definition. But judging by all of this awesomeness, I'd love to have them all in HD.
I'm afraid they will be in standard def. You'd never fit all that material on one disc if it were high def! Plus I don't think they filmed the documentaries in HD back in the day. I'm not sure if the new suppliments are in HD though.
Ahh well, they're still awesome. :)
Quotehttp://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs668.snc4/60828_472800371604_8432351604_7252235_4592017_n.jpg
Geez they're really delving into other sources on this one with UD-4L from the CMTM and Neroid sector from the novelisation.
what annoys me is when SD features are on a BD, they don't get upscaled! even playing a DVD you'd get the SD upscaled! but NOOOOO!
MU-TH-UR mode sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun to play with.
Original:
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Anthology:
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;)
Wow :o
Big difference in colour there.
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 04, 2010, 01:07:12 PM
Wow :o
Big difference in colour there.
Notice the other thing?
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 04, 2010, 01:04:06 PM
Original:
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Anthology:
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Frickin' NICE :)
To be honest I've never noticed any mistakes in the films, but that's pretty cool they've fixed a few things up. Then again, I don't go looking for them in the first place ;)
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 04, 2010, 01:17:40 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 04, 2010, 01:07:12 PM
Wow :o
Big difference in colour there.
Notice the other thing?
No, which is a good thing. Glad they finally got rid of that ;D
Quote from: Daz_85 on Oct 04, 2010, 01:37:59 PM
To be honest I've never noticed any mistakes in the films, but that's pretty cool they've fixed a few things up. Then again, I don't go looking for them in the first place ;)
I don't tend to notice either, but that one was a glaring one for me. The only other shot in Aliens I'd be curious to know if they fixed is the shot of the transparent Hicks as the dropship crashes. Either way, I'm completely sold on the idea that this blu ray set is gonna be the BEST we're ever gonna see these films in a home viewing experience. ;D
Cameron's been slapping himself in frustration since he first noticed that goof on Aliens' release :P I'm glad it's gone, though I hardly ever noticed it in the film, despite knowing about it. Great films aren't films without mistakes, 'cause they don't exist, great films are films that make you love or enjoy it despite any mistakes. I still see John Hurt's blood pack in Alien, or Ash's lack of legs when attacking Parker - doesn't bother me! :D
Quotethe only other shot in Aliens I'd be curious to know if they fixed is the shot of the transparent Hicks as the dropship crashes.
When? That was front screen projection - Biehn was jumping in front of a screen, the movements hid their shadow from the projection screen.
I got so into the films, I never even noticed them until they were pointed out.
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 04, 2010, 01:17:40 PM
Notice the other thing?
They removed the hole. :o Didn't expect them to do that.
Wait a min, I wanna know where you kids are getting your set early from?! :D
Play.com shipped mine early. Came Saturday.
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 04, 2010, 02:28:09 PM
Play.com shipped mine early. Came Saturday.
Whhaaat! I've had stuff come from Play.com a little early before... say, the Saturday before it's due out on the Monday... but not THREE WEEKS early! Any chance you could take a picture of your set? Just curious what it looks like "in the flesh" so to speak.
I can't right now mate. I'm at work.
EDIT: I'm only f**king with you mate. I wish I had it. Gotta' wait till Xmas for that little beauty :D
Swine ;D
I was just telling my bro about it, and he nearly had a heart attack when I said you got something from Play.com 3 weeks early!
If anything they're always late in my experience :D
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 04, 2010, 03:17:05 PM
If anything they're always late in my experience :D
Not in my experience, Play.com are usually right on time.
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 04, 2010, 03:17:05 PM
If anything they're always late in my experience :D
yeah, and twice i've ordered something only to have the release date pushed back indefinately, or be removed from the site altogether and my order vanish.
Did anyone save all the images from Home Cinema Choice? Looks like Fox had 'em pulled.
Seeing that hole gone makes me all kind of happy!
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 04, 2010, 05:36:26 PM
Did anyone save all the images from Home Cinema Choice? Looks like Fox had 'em pulled.
Sure did ;) Want me to zip em up and send them to you?
If you don't mind :)
Wow, I'm so pumped, I just took October 26th and 27th off work, just so I can explore this entire set when I have it. Any news on if the picture is stretched on Alien or not? So far, that's the only negative feedback that I'm concerned about.
QuoteAny news on if the picture is stretched on Alien or not? So far, that's the only negative feedback that I'm concerned about.
Not sure if it is streched? Compared to D-VHS it looks streched, but the D-VHS could also be compressed. I Know that after looking at the D-VHS and Blu Ray Captures I can tell the D-VHS has slightly more detail, and D-VHS is 1080i. But on the other hand the Blu has had DNR applied to it slightly and re-color coded. I highly doubt that the Alien is a new remaster, It is almost the same as the D-VHS with the exception of DNR and color timing. The Master is not that old though, I think it was done in 04 for the D-VHS. Hope that helps.
Quote from: OneUglyMother on Oct 05, 2010, 12:07:35 AM
Wow, I'm so pumped, I just took October 26th and 27th off work, just so I can explore this entire set when I have it. Any news on if the picture is stretched on Alien or not? So far, that's the only negative feedback that I'm concerned about.
that's why i'm glad my girlfriend does late shifts and i always work daytime hours, it means i can enjoy DVDs that she wouldn't be interested in from 5pm to 9pm, twice a week :D
Quote from: SM on Oct 04, 2010, 11:28:22 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 04, 2010, 01:07:12 PM
Wow :o
Big difference in colour there.
"Big"?
Well, it's not huge but it's noticably 'yellower'.
Quote from: Daz_85 on Oct 04, 2010, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 04, 2010, 05:36:26 PM
Did anyone save all the images from Home Cinema Choice? Looks like Fox had 'em pulled.
Sure did ;) Want me to zip em up and send them to you?
Thanks dude. Got 'em.
I've got the Monday off but I'm hopeful Play will send it earlier as I have a 4 day weekend there (birthday woot!). I'll certainly be locked away in my room. :)
so the Cameron(tm) Blue Hue is gone now?
great. just great...
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Oct 05, 2010, 03:19:06 PM
so the Cameron(tm) Blue Hue is gone now?
great. just great...
I don't think so. The other screenshots posted back along had plenty of blue!
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2010, 10:26:52 AM
Thanks dude. Got 'em.
I've got the Monday off but I'm hopeful Play will send it earlier as I have a 4 day weekend there (birthday woot!). I'll certainly be locked away in my room. :)
No worries. I see the new Empire magazine has a review on the Anthology set judging from their website preview http://www.empireonline.com/magazine/
If you scroll down it previews the alien anthology review, it looks like a 4/4 4.5/5 (in stars)
it looks to me like
Alien Film 5/5, extras 5/5
Aliens Film 5/5 Extras 4/5
Alien 3 Film 2/5 Extras 3/5
Alien Resurrection Film 3/5 Extras 3/5
Overall 5/5
What's the price tag on this thing?
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 05, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
What's the price tag on this thing?
the anthology or the magazine?
blu ray £40 DVD £15 magazine £4
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 05, 2010, 08:34:06 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 05, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
What's the price tag on this thing?
the anthology or the magazine?
blu ray £40 DVD £15 magazine £4
I'm pretty sure the Anthology is not getting a DVD release.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Oct 06, 2010, 03:44:09 AM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 05, 2010, 08:34:06 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 05, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
What's the price tag on this thing?
the anthology or the magazine?
blu ray £40 DVD £15 magazine £4
I'm pretty sure the Anthology is not getting a DVD release.
yes it is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthology-DVD-Ridley-Scott/dp/B00433SNF4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1286348840&sr=8-3
I stand corrected, no DVD release for Region 1 though.
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 06, 2010, 07:07:43 AM
yes it is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthology-DVD-Ridley-Scott/dp/B00433SNF4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1286348840&sr=8-3
Hadn't seen that. Interesting.
I'll have a wander into town at dinner and see if the magazine's out.
EDIT: Not out just yet.
News to me too - interesting.
I saw that Amazon listing for a DVD version the other day, but it struck me as being odd since there's been no mention of it officially. It could well be a mistake on Amazon's part, or maybe there is indeed a DVD set coming. I haven't found it on any other website.
I feel like it maybe a re-packaging of the Quad with Anth artwork. I'll have a look on Fox's UK press site, see if there's anything on there.
EDIT: No mention of a DVD release.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 06, 2010, 06:22:32 PM
I feel like it maybe a re-packaging of the Quad with Anth artwork. I'll have a look on Fox's UK press site, see if there's anything on there.
EDIT: No mention of a DVD release.
We in Germany get a re-release of the "Alien - die Saga" boxset. (Pic in spoiler-tag)
Spoiler
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This contents only the movie discs of the Quadrilogy. I don't know, if such a box was released in other countries too.
So maybe it's called Anthology, but will only have the movies in both versions without any bonus discs. It would explain why it costs only £16.
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hurry up october 25th
Ah, I finally got the money for this. I'm so very excited. I won't want to do anything besides watch every little bit of everything that's on these discs for days.
Here's the scans from Empire magazine's Alien Anthology review:
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6788/alienanthology01.jpg
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7093/alienanthology02.jpg
Bit of a crap review IMHO. Not very informative.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 10, 2010, 04:29:07 PM
Bit of a crap review IMHO. Not very informative.
My friend...don't care about ANY review....so looking forward to this set that no one can spoil my fun. Ya feel me on that?
I noticed each disc has a seperate list of deleted scenes. Do we think these are simply the scenes added to the extended cuts or something new? I know there are some scenes from Alien 3 that didn't make it into the assembley cut for example.
The Archives disc also has additional deleted scenes from Alien. Hopefully we will get something we haven't seen before.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 10, 2010, 04:29:07 PM
Bit of a crap review IMHO. Not very informative.
Yeah that's exactly what I thought. Good job I didn't buy the mag... ;)
Yeah it's a pretty crappy review indeed, I really didn't get anything out of it. I'd say the most information they gave was the rating for each film :D
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 10, 2010, 04:29:07 PM
Bit of a crap review IMHO. Not very informative.
They didn't want to reveal any spoilers.
;D
Quote from: Huol on Oct 11, 2010, 01:06:28 AM
Spoiler
kane dies
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Let's be honest. Does anything really need to be said about these films? We're all going to buy it anyway.
Now all I need is confirmation of whether it'll be region-locked or not, as I really hope I don't have to get the fugly Australian release.
Quote from: TheBATMAN on Oct 10, 2010, 05:28:10 PM
I noticed each disc has a seperate list of deleted scenes. Do we think these are simply the scenes added to the extended cuts or something new? I know there are some scenes from Alien 3 that didn't make it into the assembley cut for example.
The Archives disc also has additional deleted scenes from Alien. Hopefully we will get something we haven't seen before.
I think at this point it's a sure thing that we're getting more deleted footage from Alien and Aliens. As for Alien3 and Ressurection I have no idea, but they certainly could include more if they wanted to, seeing as it seems they had access to pretty much everything filmed for each movie (judging from the myriad outtakes and excised tidbits shown in the making-of documentaries).
Quote from: The Necronoir on Oct 11, 2010, 02:33:35 AM
Let's be honest. Does anything really need to be said about these films? We're all going to buy it anyway.
Now all I need is confirmation of whether it'll be region-locked or not, as I really hope I don't have to get the fugly Australian release.
Does Australia miss out on content or something?
Quote from: SM on Oct 11, 2010, 03:01:22 AM
Quote from: The Necronoir on Oct 11, 2010, 02:33:35 AM
Let's be honest. Does anything really need to be said about these films? We're all going to buy it anyway.
Now all I need is confirmation of whether it'll be region-locked or not, as I really hope I don't have to get the fugly Australian release.
Does Australia miss out on content or something?
No difference in terms of content, as far as I'm aware, but we have to put up with this entirely uninspired artwork in addition to the hideous ratings label:
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/815512 (http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/815512)
Also, with the Australian dollar currently at 0.98 USD, it's actually cheaper to buy from America.
as a Fox release i'm going to guess it'll be region locked unfortunately :(
i quite like that box design, but i agree about the massive rating label :( are they not doing the egg in aus?
at $130 you'd be better of getting it from the UK if it's not region locked, that is about £80 which is the same price as the Egg is here, and twice the price of the standard box
Big f**king whoop about the artwork. I'm not going to be sat for hours looking at the artwork.
And what are the chances there's only going to be one cover type released? Honestly?
Quote from: SiL on Oct 11, 2010, 09:10:48 AM
And what are the chances there's only going to be one cover type released? Honestly?
there was only one for the quad, in the uk at least.
True, but we've seen that they've designed multiple packagings for this.
I hope they at least restored the extra scenes from the archives section for Alien (spider-walk, etc, etc). We already know that the Burke scene seems to have been restored for the 2nd movie, and there was quite a bit from the 3rd that was left off in 2003. As for Resurrection, there doesn't seem to be much left (unless they'll be showing us a little more human-alien action from the nest scene wink wink nudge nudge puke).
What is the Burke scene in the movie?
Pretty sure it's in the outtakes section.
It's not in the movie no, it's a separate feature.
Booo, cant wait to see it though.
The whole bluray anthology seems to have been leaked. It is now showing up on several torrent sites.
Quote from: kutjong on Oct 11, 2010, 07:42:42 PM
The whole bluray anthology seems to have been leaked. It is now showing up on several torrent sites.
I think Fox send some review copies to some websites and magazines. Some of them are violating their contracts and ripped the whole thing.
I could try to request the discs too for review purposes, as long as they have any left.
Quotethere was only one for the quad, in the uk at least.
The artwork in the UK was the same as Australia. Pretty sure the US had a couple of different packages, and they were kinda sucky.
Think the Quad has been repackaged a couple of times in Australia from memory.
Quote from: Xeno on Oct 11, 2010, 10:39:02 PM
Quote from: kutjong on Oct 11, 2010, 07:42:42 PM
The whole bluray anthology seems to have been leaked. It is now showing up on several torrent sites.
I think Fox send some review copies to some websites and magazines. Some of them are violating their contracts and ripped the whole thing.
I could try to request the discs too for review purposes, as long as they have any left.
Any links posted to that material will be removed and the user banned.
I'd considered requesting a review copy but I don't think I have a "Super-Duppa" TV that'll let me appreciate the quality properly so I'ma just gonna wait.
i just cancelled my £89.99 order of the special edition anthology at play.com, and ordered it for £79.99 at HMV, hopefully, i will get double loyalty points for the pre-order, loyalty point i wouldn't have got at play anyway
so anyone that ordered at play, for 89.99, it's £10 cheaper at hmv now, and an extra bonus of loyalty points if you have a purehmv loyalty card
Home Cinema Choice review: http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/action/blu-ray-review-alien-anthology-12-10-10
Signourney Weaver screen test (uploaded by Fox):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj6P9qZIwbM
Quote from: Daz_85 on Oct 12, 2010, 05:19:58 PM
Home Cinema Choice review: http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/action/blu-ray-review-alien-anthology-12-10-10
Much better. The first of many glowing reviews, I'd bet.
Quote from: Daz_85 on Oct 12, 2010, 05:49:38 PM
Signourney Weaver screen test (uploaded by Fox):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj6P9qZIwbM
Hear is another one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO2aS9W02oY&feature=related
Holy crap! Rorshach is Dallas!!
QuoteI'd considered requesting a review copy but I don't think I have a "Super-Duppa" TV that'll let me appreciate the quality properly so I'ma just gonna wait.
Send it to me and I'll review it.
Pretty please?? 60" HD plasma telly???
I had planned to pass on the 3rd and 4th films this time around, but the HCC review states that each film has an isolated score. It might be worth my while to buy Alien³ just for that.
Quote from: kelgaard on Oct 13, 2010, 12:14:45 AM
I had planned to pass on the 3rd and 4th films this time around, but the HCC review states that each film has an isolated score. It might be worth my while to buy Alien³ just for that.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but no plans for individual releases have been announced...
It will probably happen eventually, but not for at least 6 months by my reckoning.
The Alien Quadrilogy is comming out again !! what the hell ?????? It also has the same cover as the anthology blu ray set .
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/16440479/Alien-Quadrilogy-Box-Set/Product.html
They're releasing it at the same time as the Blu-ray anthology. It's basically a FOX.
with no extres ;D
Basically. I won't be buying lol
i assume that's actually the DVD version of the Anthology i posted from amazon.co.uk earlier in the thread, i'm guessing the special features will be trimmed a lot but will probably retain things like the new commentaries, and A3s redone sound.
Quote from: The Necronoir on Oct 13, 2010, 06:55:15 AM
Quote from: kelgaard on Oct 13, 2010, 12:14:45 AM
I had planned to pass on the 3rd and 4th films this time around, but the HCC review states that each film has an isolated score. It might be worth my while to buy Alien³ just for that.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but no plans for individual releases have been announced...
It will probably happen eventually, but not for at least 6 months by my reckoning.
Yeah, It's just a matter of time. I'm quite satisfied with my Quad so I'm in no hurry. I figure I'll wait a couple of years and get the ones I like for $5 apiece at Wal Mart.
New website http://www.lv-426.co.uk
Not sure what the video is, can't see it at work. I know we've also got an English version of the MU-TH-UR trailer too. I'll do a news post when I get home and know what everything actually is.
Lol, "Welcome to LV-426."
I'm welcome to a Rock. No indigenous life.
Jiggles apart...
It basically asks you to upload a photo or to choose Kane's face, and that there's a mission. then it says that Kane has to complete the mission.
Then it turns all black and I'm like FFFUUUU-.
Then it turns into a video of Kane going inside the Jockey's ship, eventually seeing the eggs and getting facehugged. After that you're presented with a picture of yourself with the facehugger on you, side by side with the Anthology trailer. That's it I'm afraid.
Here's the English language version of the MU-TH-UR mode trailer. Thought I'd save Hicks a job ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glS7XvY6g2s
I used my avatar as my face. :D
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I still dont get this MU-TH-UR mode.... I know its some kind of interface thingy .. ???
http://www.facehuggersurvival.com/
Lol, that game is dope.
oh god they hatched all at once D:
Ha, cute.
Ah, I can't get through the second level! D:
Someone already unlocked the "exclusive video"? What is it?
The exclusive video is just a slightly different cut of the Blu-ray trailer. Shorter with a few different scenes here and there.
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The above pics are from the US version I believe, while we in the UK are getting a digipack (which you can just make out here):
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Set looks so good, can't wait until next week.
is that an alien resurrection egg on the alien page?
It's a book for the entire series.
Yeah, but those two pages are devoted to Alien, and it does look like a Resurrection egg. Not that it matters or anything.
Looks enough like an original egg for it to be a non-issue.
At least based on that shot.
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Nice pics of Fiorina and the Betty.
Please tell me that version is available over here? Or I'm importing it.
anyone else's versions dispatched yet? i got a confirmation of dispatch at about 9am yesterday.
Wha? THIS IS SO UNFAIR!! I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL F*****G XMAS AND YOU GET IT EARLY?!
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 20, 2010, 08:44:11 AM
Wha? THIS IS SO UNFAIR!! I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL F*****G XMAS AND YOU GET IT EARLY?!
someone buying it for you for christmas? :( that sucks, if i want something, i'll buy it as soon as i can, i am way too impatient to wait for christmas, it does annoy everyone that then never knows what to get me, because i probably already own it.
I would have already bought it but my GF said no. Like you, if I want something I just go and but it, buy then she complains that I'm impossible to buy for. She's put her foot down and said that she's buying this so I have to wait until then.
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 20, 2010, 09:15:52 AM
I would have already bought it but my GF said no. Like you, if I want something I just go and but it, but then she complains that I'm impossible to buy for. She's put her foot down and said that she's buying this so I have to wait until then.
damn, nice of her to spend £80 on you for christmas though
She got me the limited edition one with the egg ;D
that's what i figured, it would be unfair for her to buy the basic version if you would have bought the egg for yourself
woop
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Maybe I'll get it a little early.
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Quote from: Huol on Oct 20, 2010, 01:28:57 PM
woop
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Maybe I'll get it a little early.
i'm not meaning to rub it in but it was £10 cheaper at hmv :(
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Meh £10 ain't nothing to cry about.
Besides HMVs f**ked with me in the past.
oh well, play.com has f**ked with me in the past, so it's all good :)
;D
My Partner bought me mine as a Birthday present.
Problem is that my Birthday isn't till later this year :(
Let the sweet talking commence!!!
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 20, 2010, 08:39:26 AM
anyone else's versions dispatched yet? i got a confirmation of dispatch at about 9am yesterday.
yup meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good news! Mine will be here tomorrow! Joygasim!
*puts on alien suit and gets ready to pounce on postman*
bri
this might be a dumb question but is this set is going to be realeased for region 4? I'm from mexico and I'm wondering if it's going to include the spanish audio because I own the Aliens special edition 2 disc set wich was sold separetly from the quadrilogy and it include the audio in spanish only for the theatrical cut and since they told before that everything from the quad will be on the anthology I want to be sure because I'm not waiting for FOX marketing to deliver this set 3 months later. Should I wait or should I buy and import?
Mine has also been dispatched by Play today. ;D
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 20, 2010, 06:34:25 PM
Mine has also been dispatched by Play today. ;D
*Slow grumbles*... ;D
Amazon are being slow... c'mon please dammit!
Quote from: Griffith on Oct 20, 2010, 06:27:55 PM
this might be a dumb question but is this set is going to be realeased for region 4? I'm from mexico and I'm wondering if it's going to include the spanish audio because I own the Aliens special edition 2 disc set wich was sold separetly from the quadrilogy and it include the audio in spanish only for the theatrical cut and since they told before that everything from the quad will be on the anthology I want to be sure because I'm not waiting for FOX marketing to deliver this set 3 months later. Should I wait or should I buy and import?
The Anthology is, as far as I can tell, Blu-Ray only. Can't find any region 4 DVDs. Your Blu-Ray region is the same the US (Region A).
Quote from: SM on Oct 20, 2010, 10:28:11 PM
Quote from: Griffith on Oct 20, 2010, 06:27:55 PM
this might be a dumb question but is this set is going to be realeased for region 4? I'm from mexico and I'm wondering if it's going to include the spanish audio because I own the Aliens special edition 2 disc set wich was sold separetly from the quadrilogy and it include the audio in spanish only for the theatrical cut and since they told before that everything from the quad will be on the anthology I want to be sure because I'm not waiting for FOX marketing to deliver this set 3 months later. Should I wait or should I buy and import?
The Anthology is, as far as I can tell, Blu-Ray only. Can't find any region 4 DVDs. Your Blu-Ray region is the same the US (Region A).
Hmm I see, well anyway I 'm going to buy and Import it, the spanish audio dubbing is some kind of nostalgia since I grew with it, however as I mentioned before there IS Region 4 Dvds wich were sold and distributed separetly from the alien quadrilogy set I don't know if they did the same in the US. Here is the backcover of the special edition Alien 3 DVD Region 4.
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Quotehowever as I mentioned before there IS Region 4 Dvds wich were sold and distributed separetly from the alien quadrilogy set I don't know if they did the same in the US
I know as I'm also in region 4 (dunno how that works being on opposite sides of the world but anyway). From memory we had a bunch of langauges on the Australian pressings rather than just English, Spanish and Portugeuse.
Quote from: BUGZ on Oct 20, 2010, 06:03:13 PM
Good news! Mine will be here tomorrow! Joygasim!
*puts on alien suit and gets ready to pounce on postman*
bri
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 20, 2010, 06:34:25 PM
Mine has also been dispatched by Play today. ;D
I never thought I'd say this..but I have anthology envy :D :D :D
I really want to own this.....having to wait is agony. I'm contemplating approaching my family & asking them to kick in some of the $$$ & have it be part of my B day & X-mas. ;)
I'm not buying this. I have the Quadrilogy. I don't need this set. I don't care about the visual quality of bluray. The extra stuff is not that great. I'll probably watch it on youtube anyway.
Cool story bro.
Quote from: DrGediman on Oct 21, 2010, 07:22:09 AM
I'm not buying this. I have the Quadrilogy. I don't need this set. I don't care about the visual quality of bluray. The extra stuff is not that great. I'll probably watch it on youtube anyway.
Your gonna miss out on some sexy visuals - are you sure sweetie? ::)
a comrade streamed Ressurection last night.
damn that was eye-candy. too bad the movie sucked just as bad.
Well it came this morning, (22/10/10 at 8:30 GMT) a whole 3 days early.I claim to be the first to receive th limited edition Egg set (not counting those who bought it at Comicon of course). Looks brilliant at first glance, just the right size not to take up to much room on the BD shelf. Although it's limited edition i cannot see any numbering on either the statue or the box but I may have missed it. The statue itself is very nice although not up to Sideshow's normal standards, lots of plastic seams, a few indentations in the flat sides of the base, the odd plastic burr or badly finished edge, but on the whole for the price I think it is well worth it. To finally hold it in my hands after all the months of waiting is quite special. This weekend = Alien Weekend -Yippeeee!!! Bring on the face hugger
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So anybody watched Alien or Aliens yet? Dying to hear the views on the new remasters and in particular the DTS-MA audio tracks, everybody just seems to be banging on about the packaging of all these new Blu-Ray releases.
Mines here. ;D
Quote from: Huol on Oct 22, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
Mines here. ;D
Pictures son! Post some pictures!
I agree. Pic or it didn't happen :D
f**king fuming! tracked my box set to come today, had my dad to stay in only for someone off a different street come round with the parcel ticket, the god dam delivery service went to the wrong house and post the ticket there. I,ve phoned up play and gave them what for they recon its coming tomorrow, I'm not holding my breath. I will never buy off them again!
Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
I saw it at a video store shelf. that was quick.
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 01:40:17 PM
f**king fuming! tracked my box set to come today, had my dad to stay in only for someone off a different street come round with the parcel ticket, the god dam delivery service went to the wrong house and post the ticket there. I,ve phoned up play and gave them what for they recon its coming tomorrow, I'm not holding my breath. I will never buy off them again!
Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
if the parcel ticket had the right address on it, it must be the deliverer's fault! can you not go to the depot to pick it up, or is it being redelivered?
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 22, 2010, 01:49:39 PM
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 01:40:17 PM
f**king fuming! tracked my box set to come today, had my dad to stay in only for someone off a different street come round with the parcel ticket, the god dam delivery service went to the wrong house and post the ticket there. I,ve phoned up play and gave them what for they recon its coming tomorrow, I'm not holding my breath. I will never buy off them again!
Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
if the parcel ticket had the right address on it, it must be the deliverer's fault! can you not go to the depot to pick it up, or is it being redelivered?
Dont think so, it dont say on the ticket or their website.
(really should stop typing in the dark)
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 01:52:51 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 22, 2010, 01:49:39 PM
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 01:40:17 PM
f**king fuming! tracked my box set to come today, had my dad to stay in only for someone off a different street come round with the parcel ticket, the god dam delivery service went to the wrong house and post the ticket there. I,ve phoned up play and gave them what for they recon its coming tomorrow, I'm not holding my breath. I will never buy off them again!
Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
if the parcel ticket had the right address on it, it must be the deliverer's fault! can you not go to the depot to pick it up, or is it being redelivered?
Dont think so, it say on the ticket of their website.
i didn't know play had their own delivery service now :-\ how did the guy from the wrong house know who's house was right?
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 22, 2010, 01:54:42 PM
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 01:52:51 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 22, 2010, 01:49:39 PM
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 01:40:17 PM
f**king fuming! tracked my box set to come today, had my dad to stay in only for someone off a different street come round with the parcel ticket, the god dam delivery service went to the wrong house and post the ticket there. I,ve phoned up play and gave them what for they recon its coming tomorrow, I'm not holding my breath. I will never buy off them again!
Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
if the parcel ticket had the right address on it, it must be the deliverer's fault! can you not go to the depot to pick it up, or is it being redelivered?
Dont think so, it say on the ticket of their website.
i didn't know play had their own delivery service now :-\ how did the guy from the wrong house know who's house was right?
happend before.
Excuse shitty quality.
Its sexier irl.
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Quote from: Huol on Oct 22, 2010, 02:01:17 PM
Excuse shitty quality.
Its sexier irl.
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niiiice
can you take a pic with no flash, and the glow effect on?
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coooool, i hope mine is at home!!! it better be seeing as it was dispatched befroe yours :P
I think the greatest part is that it came with batteries already inside.
Quote from: Huol on Oct 22, 2010, 02:10:37 PM
I think the greatest part is that it came with batteries already inside.
they normally do, or the 2 battery powered ltd ed sculpture box sets i already have (Watchmen Owlship, T2 T:800 Head) did have anyway
What about the picture? Have you watched any of them yet?
Huol, I bow before you. :o
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 22, 2010, 02:17:21 PM
What about the picture? Have you watched any of them yet?
Not yet.
Might watch the special features but I'll save Alien for tonight.
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I Jelly.
Just got an email from Amazon, mine just shipped, w00t! ;D
Quote from: Huol on Oct 22, 2010, 02:01:17 PM
Excuse shitty quality.
Its sexier irl.
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I pre-ordered the egg blu-ray at Fox, how it is possible it already came in for you? It said October 26, should I be looking for my box-set to be coming in today? lol :D
I preordered at play.com
They're usually pretty speedy.
Speedy? The dam thing hasn't been released yet lol. It doesn't come out until next tuesday, thats so unfair.
I hate you :D
Quote from: PHANTOM on Oct 22, 2010, 04:23:25 PM
Speedy? The dam thing hasn't been released yet lol. It doesn't come out until next tuesday, thats so unfair.
I hate you :D
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mine didn't come :( maybe tomorrow :)
The parcel is in the Depot :(
I wrote an email to the Fox website where I got it from and they said it will ship on monday. So maybe I'll get it on tuesday. Next week for sure.
Now for the waiting game ::)
I was hoping to be watching Alien tonight.... But thanks to some courier noob I've got to wait....
Bad luck that. I tmakes a change for us guys in the UK to get our stuff first, normally we're months behind our yanke cousins. Alien tonight, Aliens and Alien 3 tomorrow, Ressurcraption on Sunday, leave the worst till last! Maybe the BD will make me change my mind. Watching on a 55 inch Samsung LCD with 5.1 cinema system and the light out!
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 07:23:15 PM
I was hoping to be watching Alien tonight.... But thanks to some courier noob I've got to wait....
It's why I one day hope to eventually rise to a position where I can sack off the postal/delivery services, all of them. Rehire and become a mail dictator to ensure all the incompetents are removed.
Mine hasn't come today. Am hoping on tomorrow or there shall be tears.
I've held off watching any Alien films since I pre-ordered the movies months ago. Getting the shakes now 0_0
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 22, 2010, 08:58:13 PM
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 22, 2010, 07:23:15 PM
I was hoping to be watching Alien tonight.... But thanks to some courier noob I've got to wait....
It's why I one day hope to eventually rise to a position where I can sack off the postal/delivery services, all of them. Rehire and become a mail dictator to ensure all the incompetents are removed.
Mine hasn't come today. Am hoping on tomorrow or there shall be tears.
Trouble is mine did, but the courier went to the house round the corner (its happend before) , nice of the chap to come round to give me my calling card though. *sob*
Did he return it to you or is it still at the wrong guys house?
He wasnt in when they came, they left the calling card there and he brought it to me. The blu-rays are back at the depot.
Just finished Alien and Aliens back to back.
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I can't believe how clean Aliens looks.
AND THEY FIXED THE BISHOP HOLE MISTAKE.
Must resist urge to fap. I think I might cave and get this.
Aliens looks that good!? As if it was filmed yesterday?
Its insane.
You can actually see what the f**k is going on in the red lighting scenes.
Quote from: Huol on Oct 22, 2010, 11:46:45 PM
Its insane.
You can actually see what the f**k is going on in the red lighting scenes.
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So, just watched Alien, here is my verdict.
The picture is astonishingly good. I cannot believe it's 31 years old, my daughter watched with me and with a lot less bias she said it looks like it was filmed yesterday. This is on a 55 inch LCD TV which really shows up any flaws. Every detail is there, every drop of sweat on the actor's faces, the colours are richer, far more contrast, beautiful deep blacks and brilliant brilliant detail on the closeups. The alien when about to attack Parker is incredible, you can clearly see the almost chromium finish of the teeth, even little reflections in them. The only slight anomaly I noticed is an occasional depth of field issue, whilst the main focus is spot on, items behind the main focus be it people or objects sometimes seemed slightly out of focus where you would expect them to be in focus, but this is nitpicking at a ridiculous level. The sound is also excellent, definitely improved, richer and clearer with good use of DTS 5.1. Menu system is pretty cool but not had too much time to play with it yet. Simply cannot wait for Aliens tomorrow. If you haven't yet seen it, waiting for it to be delivered, or chasing the postman because it went to the wrong address, don't worry, the wait will add to the anticipation and believe me, it's worth the wait.
Picture 9.9/10
Sound 9/10
Presentation, menus, boxes etc 9.5/10
10/10 doesn't exist because nothing is perfect, but this aint far off.
Enjoy
i've been reading this thread for a while, but had no reason to post.
Spoiler
JESUS f**kING CRAP I NEED THIS SET.
I wonder how they fixed the Bishop hole problem?
Quote from: MrSpaceJockey on Oct 23, 2010, 12:10:05 AM
I wonder how they fixed the Bishop hole problem?
Computah magik
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<3
Quote from: Just a grunt on Oct 22, 2010, 11:53:08 PM
The only slight anomaly I noticed is an occasional depth of field issue, whilst the main focus is spot on, items behind the main focus be it people or objects sometimes seemed slightly out of focus where you would expect them to be in focus, but this is nitpicking at a ridiculous level.
That's not an anomaly -- they were filming the movie so quickly they often didn't get the focus perfect (Ridley addressed the issue in the 20th anniversary commentary)
Quote from: First Blood on Oct 22, 2010, 11:49:50 PM
Quote from: Huol on Oct 22, 2010, 11:46:45 PM
Its insane.
You can actually see what the f**k is going on in the red lighting scenes.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lm2JI7sGwYI/SRPPsA4DqHI/AAAAAAAAC8Y/V3B9aU19KJM/s400/tears+of+joy.jpg
Tehehe.
I don't know about the rest of you but once I get this the first thing I will do is watch that f**king scene of burke being cocooned . Am I the only one here who is obsessed with that outtake?
Yeah, I want to see that. According to Cameron it isn't even that good, but it's like an itch you can never scratch.
Ok I was looking forward to get my copy of the anthology when I stumbled across this article regarding Alien 3 BR disc It's in spanish so I took the liberty to translate it, so maybe someone can confirm this info wich I found VERY interesting.
The Curious case of Alien 3
An equip of Technicians in the hands of Charles de Lauzirika studied the whole material created by fincher at his moment. Even, they achieved to recover and restore the negative of the excluded sequences to be able to create this version. This alternative cut was included in the dvd version, however most of the never before scene material lacked of remasterization and restoration making a huge difference with the rest of the material. That's how the own Lauzirika comment: "For the Blu-Ray version we restored completly the Fincher Version. It was a hard work because a few unpublished sequences needed more work. We achieved to reincorporate few segments of the Original score and bring back the original cast for studio dubbing.
Lauzirika tried to contact in several occasions the film maker to offer him the chance to finish the film, but he reaffirmed his interest in not being involved again in any project related to this franchise.
Source http://www.artstudiomagazine.com/cine/alien-blu-ray.html (http://www.artstudiomagazine.com/cine/alien-blu-ray.html)
If this is true wich is possible It's awesome that FOX did an effort to get the original cast back for audio dubbing and such a shame that fincher didn't want to be related to his film, I can't even imagine how bad it was for him. Maybe he still have nightmares dreaming with the producers. :D
Quote from: Walk Evil Talk on Oct 23, 2010, 12:24:44 AM
Quote from: MrSpaceJockey on Oct 23, 2010, 12:10:05 AM
I wonder how they fixed the Bishop hole problem?
Computah magik
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This is the kind of fixing I approve of.
Quote from: Griffith on Oct 23, 2010, 05:21:31 AM
An equip of Technicians in the hands of Charles de Lauzirika studied the whole material created by fincher at his moment. Even, they achieved to recover and restore the negative of the excluded sequences to be able to create this version. This alternative cut was included in the dvd version, however most of the never before scene material lacked of remasterization and restoration making a huge difference with the rest of the material. That's how the own Lauzirika comment: "For the Blu-Ray version we restored completly the Fincher Version. It was a hard work because a few unpublished sequences needed more work. We achieved to reincorporate few segments of the Original score and bring back the original cast for studio dubbing.
Thanks for the translation. :)
I was wondering if they'd tinker around with the score a little more for the additional footage in the assembly cut. I always felt the music editing for that stuff could have been finessed a little more. Also great to hear they've done further restoration to the image as well.
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 23, 2010, 05:31:27 AM
This is the kind of fixing I approve of.
Agreed. It also makes me wonder if any dodgy compositing effects in Alien 3 have been cleaned up at all (though I doubt it).
I might be able to fetch mine from the depot, they going to ring me back.... fingers crossed .
OMG it's just came (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg138.imageshack.us%2Fimg138%2F7417%2F79442773.jpg&hash=c6877b47314fec7013e4dea89fb37ecd0e90e412) (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/79442773.jpg/)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnWf1sQkjY
Thanks for the translation Griffith, is there any chance you could do the whole article please? I need something to read while I'm waiting for the set ;D
I'm loving the films on bluray! The films look incredible. So glad I got the set early! Worth the wait guys!
Bri
Quote from: Daz_85 on Oct 23, 2010, 10:19:11 AM
Thanks for the translation Griffith, is there any chance you could do the whole article please? I need something to read while I'm waiting for the set ;D
Sure thing, however most of the article describes what we already know, about james cameron degraining the film and stuff like that just a few highlights deserves some kind of attention like
Charles de Lauzirika, author of the last set of the DVD saga, is again the man in charge to direct this project wich will show all the final versions of the film after an intense process of restoring and mixing.
This new compiled set include content some kind similar to the one offered in the DVD edition Alien Quadrilogy, this one presents as a major feature a complete restoration of the four films, but in special the second and the third one where it was given a process of "major surgery".
In the cases of Alien and Alien Resurrection didn't present major problems. Both directors simply limited to aprove the remasterization to High definition so their directors cut version were completed back in 2004.I read here at avpgalaxy that Alien 3 was a full transfer to BR with minor updates and green screen removal (can't remember wich thread it was) and a complete restoration was given just to Alien and Aliens, I'm so glad that Alien 3 had a full treatment. It makes me happy ;D
P.s. Ignore grammar translation, english is not my first language but I guess it's an understandable reading right?
Confirmation that Alien 3's rod puppet has been given a digital dusting, anyone?
also the queen's neck hole is it there yet?
Yeah I noticed it.
Sucks that I have to wait until Christmas but I'm certain it'll be worth it. ;D
Thanks again Griffith! Apparently there's an exclusive with Charles de Lauzirika in the latest Home Cinema Choice magazine here in the UK... I asked someone to type out/scan it for me, but he said go buy it :D
I really hope I get my paycheck on Tuesday...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260682181898
Don't ask my why I have two but I'm throwing this up on eBay (UK) for 24 hours. Starting at 99p. And no, its not stolen.
Europe/UK packaging here:
http://forum.blu-ray.com/3906358-post555.html
Not as impressive as the US box.
Looks the same to me.
Ah. Quad was the opposite.
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 23, 2010, 07:22:24 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 23, 2010, 07:21:46 PM
Looks the same to me.
UK box is fold out. US is not.
So what is the us box ??? Can some one post pics of the american one please
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 23, 2010, 08:52:43 PM
Ah. Quad was the opposite.
uk quad was a book
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.gittigidiyor.com%2F1947%2FAlien-Quadrilogy-9-DVD-Butun-Seri-Ozel-Set__19478386_0.jpg&hash=cac4f20ff2c9edcb55620d61bb03a8b3e53536af)
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Oct 23, 2010, 08:55:54 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 23, 2010, 07:22:24 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 23, 2010, 07:21:46 PM
Looks the same to me.
UK box is fold out. US is not.
So what is the us box ??? Can some one post pics of the american one please
Inside of US box
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa388%2FValaquen%2FAlien%2Fnews_5333_p05.jpg&hash=e84a1da4d2b5c2eb2ae081ee526a2af5e6c586cc)
UK
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa388%2FValaquen%2FAlien%2Fp1030212n.jpg&hash=b5dd27fab9990cd849ee8dfc185cf8577c6d5cee)
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 23, 2010, 08:58:21 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 23, 2010, 08:52:43 PM
Ah. Quad was the opposite.
uk quad was a book
http://images.gittigidiyor.com/1947/Alien-Quadrilogy-9-DVD-Butun-Seri-Ozel-Set__19478386_0.jpg
Ya, and it was an annoying fold out in the US.
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 23, 2010, 09:08:58 PM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Oct 23, 2010, 08:55:54 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 23, 2010, 07:22:24 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Oct 23, 2010, 07:21:46 PM
Looks the same to me.
UK box is fold out. US is not.
So what is the us box ??? Can some one post pics of the american one please
Inside of US box
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa388%2FValaquen%2FAlien%2Fnews_5333_p05.jpg&hash=e84a1da4d2b5c2eb2ae081ee526a2af5e6c586cc)
UK
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa388%2FValaquen%2FAlien%2Fp1030212n.jpg&hash=b5dd27fab9990cd849ee8dfc185cf8577c6d5cee)
Damn the us one looks well good, oh well at least the uk one isn't bad
Whee, comes out on Tuesday!! Hope the egg package in CAD won't be through the roof.
I don't like slide out discs so I'm more than happy with the UK packaging ;D
EDIT: Also, I'm so f**king excited. I really can't wait to receive the Anthology! That is all.
I had no idea they'd be doing things like correcting the Bishop hole. Makes me more excited.
The Bishop hole?
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 23, 2010, 11:53:16 PM
The Bishop hole?
There used to be a hole in the floor that you could see Lance Henriksen's body sticking through when he reaches to save Newt. James Cameron points it out in the DVD commentary and notes that even he didn't notice it was visible in the shot until after multiple viewings. It's been digitally erased in the Blu-ray version.
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 23, 2010, 11:53:16 PM
The Bishop hole?
Please don't troll ;D
And I'm glad I held off. The US version look so much sexier. Can someone please confirm for me that I could still play it in the UK? Is it region-free?
Don't count on it. Fox region-lock their blu-rays 9/10 times.
It's being reported as region-free here:
http://regionfreemovies.com/bluray/Alien_Anthology_%28Collector%2527s_Edition%29 (http://regionfreemovies.com/bluray/Alien_Anthology_%28Collector%2527s_Edition%29)
TO ANYONE WHO ORDERED THE ALIEN ANTHOLOGY BLU-RAY FROM AMAZON.COM
Cancel your pre-order RIGHT NOW and re-order it from Amazon.co.uk.
Amazon.com is selling it for $90, Amazon.co.uk is selling it for $50, and shipping to the US is a whole $6. The blu-ray set is also REGION-FREE, so it'll work on any blu-ray player even if you buy it from the UK.
Whoops!
Quote from: Xenomrph on Oct 24, 2010, 11:13:58 AM
TO ANYONE WHO ORDERED THE ALIEN ANTHOLOGY BLU-RAY FROM AMAZON.COM
Cancel your pre-order RIGHT NOW and re-order it from Amazon.co.uk.
Amazon.com is selling it for $90, Amazon.co.uk is selling it for $50, and shipping to the US is a whole $6. The blu-ray set is also REGION-FREE, so it'll work on any blu-ray player even if you buy it from the UK.
Whoops!
It's worth pointing out that the site only confirms the US release as being region free. Others, like the UK release may still be region locked...
Better yet get it from tesco for 40.
http://twitpic.com/30fje9
http://twitpic.com/30fiwy
Waiting for the Mrs to bugger off to work so I can sit down and enjoy it.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 24, 2010, 11:27:08 AM
http://twitpic.com/30fje9
http://twitpic.com/30fiwy
Waiting for the Mrs to bugger off to work so I can sit down and enjoy it.
Sunday usually a footbal day for me, but today is about Alien.
Quote from: The Necronoir on Oct 24, 2010, 11:17:52 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Oct 24, 2010, 11:13:58 AM
TO ANYONE WHO ORDERED THE ALIEN ANTHOLOGY BLU-RAY FROM AMAZON.COM
Cancel your pre-order RIGHT NOW and re-order it from Amazon.co.uk.
Amazon.com is selling it for $90, Amazon.co.uk is selling it for $50, and shipping to the US is a whole $6. The blu-ray set is also REGION-FREE, so it'll work on any blu-ray player even if you buy it from the UK.
Whoops!
It's worth pointing out that the site only confirms the US release as being region free. Others, like the UK release may still be region locked...
says A/B/C on the disc's.
Also please post any reviews up that people find, I'm gonna keep updating the news article.
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Oct 24, 2010, 11:18:31 AM
Better yet get it from tesco for 40.
Play and HMV have it for 37.99.
So does tesco I just rounded it up.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 24, 2010, 11:27:08 AM
http://twitpic.com/30fje9
http://twitpic.com/30fiwy
Waiting for the Mrs to bugger off to work so I can sit down and enjoy it.
Love is in the air :P she not a fan?
What's the book that comes with it like?
I bet the special features in the Alien Anthology will help you at http://www.facehuggersurvival.com (http://www.facehuggersurvival.com).
I like how the menus and box has the hues for each of the movies for there background.
Green Alien
Blue Aliens
Orange Alien 3
Brown Alien Resurrection
I'm halfway through Alien at the moment. The quality of great. Love the menus too. Haven't had a chance to explore fully though.
Just finished Alien, thought it was very grainy till i realise it was my tv settings, anyway got it sorted and had a blast :D, just looking at MU-TH-UR still dont get it will have to read up in the book.
Edit: oh the question mark at the bottom left explains MU-TH-UR
Does it look like it could of come out recently? Like a new film?
That is the only thing stopping me going out and getting it tomorrow instead of waiting till my birthday.
and what is muthur is it just the menu?
Mother is some like thingy (lack of better word) that lets you select things you are interested in while you watch the films, then saves it onto the player. When you put in the special features disks, it shows you like features or something about the things you selected in the other disk.
I think.
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Oct 24, 2010, 04:39:14 PM
Does it look like it could of come out recently? Like a new film?
That is the only thing stopping me going out and getting it tomorrow instead of waiting till my birthday.
and what is muthur is it just the menu?
You have a data stream at the bottom telling facts ect, the middle you add taggs so you kind find pictures and videos easyer on disc 5 and 6 , and the top you can listen to audio coms about the scenes.
Oh and Alien has always looked like it was made yesterday ;).
Anyone know where i can find the Burke Cocoon scene?
Aliens deleted scenes?
Or maybe on the archives in the aliens section?
I don't know but those are the places I would look.
Quote from: MrSpaceJockey on Oct 24, 2010, 04:52:47 PM
Mother is some like thingy (lack of better word) that lets you select things you are interested in while you watch the films, then saves it onto the player. When you put in the special features disks, it shows you like features or something about the things you selected in the other disk.
I think.
Is that how it works? I was adding tags but couldn't figure out what I was doing. God, Blu-ray is so much more involving than DVD. I'm gonna start Aliens shortly, am gonna watch it with MU-TH-UR mode on.
Well I cant find that Burke scene :'(.
Don't worry, you will. :)
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 24, 2010, 09:54:09 PM
Don't worry, you will. :)
Yup god bless this site: Post-Production and Aftermath
◦Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned disc 6 ;D
Honestly, it's the only scene I'm actually interested in as far as the new content goes.
Just watched it a few times, looks like Paul Anderson stole one of the lines for his cocoon scene in AvP.
UPLOAD IT!
DO IT
DO IT! DO IT NAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!
I wish my shockwave player would frickin work.
C'MON, IT'S HERE! UPLOAD IT, UPLOAD IT NAAOW! :)
omg I normally fail at trolling but for christ sake someone upload the burk scene I don't care if it's camcorded, do it for great justice
C'MAAHN!! DOO EET NAOW!!
Ah feck, it's the 25th and the stores open in 40 mins. I'll buy it before university and watch it :P
I wish I would have done that considering I probably wont receive it in the post today :(
Having watched the scene, I can see why it was cut. Not Reiser's finest moment. Like how Ripley says nothing to him. It's incredibly brief, about 20 seconds of facetime.
I can't believe how good Alien looks. It's stunning.
NOT. FAIR. >:(
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 25, 2010, 10:24:05 AM
NOT. FAIR. >:(
i don't have it yet either Vul :(
Spoiler
although if it isn't at home by the time i get there after work, i will be most displeased!
f**k it. I'm just going to buy it. Or ask her to let me have it early. I've purposely not watched the movies in months, and I can't wait until Xmas knowing that they're there in HD and I can't watch them.
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 25, 2010, 11:09:02 AM
f**k it. I'm just going to buy it. Or ask her to let me have it early. I've purposely not watched the movies in months, and I can't wait until Xmas knowing that they're there in HD and I can't watch them.
:o good luck, she probably won't be happy though maybe if you think of something else for her to get you instead?
I think she's getting me a new 360 anyway but I'm not sure if I really want one :D
geez, is she rolling in it or something? spending close to £400 on you.
Haha, not really. And it's usually not her money she spends but mine ;D
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 25, 2010, 11:42:25 AM
Haha, not really. And it's usually not her money she spends but mine ;D
tru' dat :D
Amazon UK sent mine out Sat.... but no arrival in the post today :(
I was thinking of cancelling last week, and just going into town today and picking up a copy... but my car isn't in good health, so I guess I just have to sit and wait :P
what do you people do to your cars? everyone has had a breakdown so far.
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
ouch that is steep, (i assume you got the ltd edition egg) :(
Quote from: AvatarIII on Oct 25, 2010, 02:06:12 PM
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
ouch that is steep, (i assume you got the ltd edition egg) :(
They offer an explanation for Alien 3? :o :o :o That'd be awesome.
Did you preorder from FoxConnect? They gave out free limited edition Fox 75th Anniversary posters featuring the original Alien movie.
Quote from: The Necronoir on Oct 24, 2010, 02:27:01 AM
It's being reported as region-free here:
http://regionfreemovies.com/bluray/Alien_Anthology_%28Collector%2527s_Edition%29 (http://regionfreemovies.com/bluray/Alien_Anthology_%28Collector%2527s_Edition%29)
Well bugger me.
Well, I think I'll get this. It seems well worth it. Fox doesn't seem like they short changed fans and pulled out all the stops in terms of picture, features and versions of the films. :)
Quote from: TJ Doc on Oct 25, 2010, 03:35:58 PM
Well bugger me.
You can't use the boards to cruise
TJ, you know that ;D
Oh, har dee har har.
:D
Alien 3's explanation for the magic egg is on the main menu. It's a shot of the Sulaco and Drophsip being scanned, with a composite video of Ripley and the Queen. It pretty much says with a scanner animation that the egg is in the landing strut. No real or big explanation. Brownie points for trying though.
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
What you talkin bout? I got the limited edition egg from HMV and it was only £79.99!!
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 25, 2010, 05:07:55 PM
Alien 3's explanation for the magic egg is on the main menu. It's a shot of the Sulaco and Drophsip being scanned, with a composite video of Ripley and the Queen. It pretty much says with a scanner animation that the egg is in the landing strut. No real or big explanation. Brownie points for trying though.
Now the only questions is whether people will consider it canon.
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 25, 2010, 06:30:04 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 25, 2010, 05:07:55 PM
Alien 3's explanation for the magic egg is on the main menu. It's a shot of the Sulaco and Drophsip being scanned, with a composite video of Ripley and the Queen. It pretty much says with a scanner animation that the egg is in the landing strut. No real or big explanation. Brownie points for trying though.
Now the only questions is whether people will consider it canon.
It's already been argued before, it's not a new explanation and it's been debunked. I just accept it as magic, really.
Everyone knows Bishop put it there anyway.
No, it was Nyarlathothep.
Ia, Ia shub Niggurath!
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 25, 2010, 06:42:51 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 25, 2010, 06:30:04 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 25, 2010, 05:07:55 PM
Alien 3's explanation for the magic egg is on the main menu. It's a shot of the Sulaco and Drophsip being scanned, with a composite video of Ripley and the Queen. It pretty much says with a scanner animation that the egg is in the landing strut. No real or big explanation. Brownie points for trying though.
Now the only questions is whether people will consider it canon.
It's already been argued before, it's not a new explanation and it's been debunked. I just accept it as magic, really.
How has it been debunked?
Quote from: TheBATMAN on Oct 25, 2010, 05:11:34 PM
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
What you talkin bout? I got the limited edition egg from HMV and it was only £79.99!!
same here, i assume he bought it in a shop instead of online
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 25, 2010, 08:34:13 PM
How has it been debunked?
Because the egg isn't on a landing strut. We see a shot of it in Alien^3's opening montage--definitely not on the dropship, nowhere close.
Nice of them to try, anyway. Good old Charlie.
Well, who here know what it looks like inside a dropship's landing strut?
Anyone who watched Aliens. For those who haven't, great movie, you know.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi13.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa277%2Flovegunner%2FAVP%2Funtitled-4.jpg&hash=365c48a8ba1365e7fb4357642516bfa59b35be5d)
If people genuinely think that looks like the groove in the dropship's tail where the Queen was tucked away, well, cool story.
We've all been over this, though.
Ah, thanks for the pic. Could someone upload the schematics of the Alien 3 Blu-Ray menu? Maybe in the pic that's where all the marines sat as the dropship launched from the Sulaco.
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 25, 2010, 10:37:49 PM
Maybe in the pic that's where all the marines sat as the dropship launched from the Sulaco.
That was the APC.
Well, what I sorta meant was that maybe it's in the hold that the APC goes in. Does anybody have any pics of that?
You mean the ramp Spunkmeyer runs up? Wrong side of the ship. Queen was hanging on to the tail.
Yeah, but what if all the sections are interconnected? She could have extended a new egg sack and laid one egg before separating from the sack and attacking Bishop, Ripley, and Newt.
It's not in the dropship and the landing leg compartment doesn't open up into the hold.
If the hull of the dropship has a hole big enough for the Queen to stick her abdomen through from the exterior and lay an egg on the roof inside...well, that would be a bitch in space.
Look, the point is that the filmmakers didn't care. There will never be an explanation that makes sense. Either reject it outright or just turn your brain off for Alien^3.
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Oct 25, 2010, 10:32:12 PM
Anyone who watched Aliens. For those who haven't, great movie, you know.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi13.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa277%2Flovegunner%2FAVP%2Funtitled-4.jpg&hash=365c48a8ba1365e7fb4357642516bfa59b35be5d)
If people genuinely think that looks like the groove in the dropship's tail where the Queen was tucked away, well, cool story.
We've all been over this, though.
That structural work clearly says
SULACO, which means it isn't going to be the dropship, APC, or anything else that could be reassigned to another ship; it's part of the Sulaco itself.
My opinion has always been that we're looking at part of the hangar sub-floor, where Newt was crawling around. The only time we don't see the queen is when Ripley goes for the powerloader, which is also when the Queen is busy lifting up the floor panels.
How she had an egg with her is still anyone's guess, but the location at least seems plausible.
QuoteHow she had an egg with her is still anyone's guess, but the location at least seems plausible.
I always thought the egg from Alien3 was rather small. Who knows with the queen, even without egg sack she might be able to lay one or two eggs. Thats what I always thought.
I was thinking that the dropship, APC, etc. could have the name of their mothership labeled on them so that people would know which ship they belonged to.
Quote from: The Necronoir on Oct 26, 2010, 02:47:43 AM
That structural work clearly says SULACO, which means it isn't going to be the dropship, APC, or anything else that could be reassigned to another ship; it's part of the Sulaco itself.
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 26, 2010, 03:54:25 AM
I was thinking that the dropship, APC, etc. could have the name of their mothership labeled on them so that people would know which ship they belonged to.
The APC does have Sulaco printed below the 2D on the front.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alienscollection.com%2Fapcfront.jpg&hash=143c13ba3bffd1c7722b5afcf9d07d4101f03ca1)
Not sure if the dropship has it on the exterior at all, but I'd say the idea of it being labeled somewhere is plausible.
Quote from: TheBATMAN on Oct 25, 2010, 05:11:34 PM
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
What you talkin bout? I got the limited edition egg from HMV and it was only £79.99!!
Was that ordered, though? Mine was bought in store, 'cause I had vouchers to use, so. Definitely £120 - although I only had to pay £40 of that in cash, so not too bad!
'Course, I get home to find my PS3 broken! ARGH!
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 26, 2010, 09:09:23 AM
Quote from: TheBATMAN on Oct 25, 2010, 05:11:34 PM
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
What you talkin bout? I got the limited edition egg from HMV and it was only £79.99!!
Was that ordered, though? Mine was bought in store, 'cause I had vouchers to use, so. Definitely £120 - although I only had to pay £40 of that in cash, so not too bad!
'Course, I get home to find my PS3 broken! ARGH!
yeah i preordered mine from hmv for 79.99, i originally had it ordered at play for 89.99, but then i saw it at hmv and cancelled! lol, also i got pure points, i almost have 50k again! not sure what i'll spend it on though.
Quote'Course, I get home to find my PS3 broken! ARGH!
I would literally smash everything in the room if that happened to me :D
Quote from: Walk Evil Talk on Oct 26, 2010, 06:42:47 AM
Quote from: The Necronoir on Oct 26, 2010, 02:47:43 AM
That structural work clearly says SULACO, which means it isn't going to be the dropship, APC, or anything else that could be reassigned to another ship; it's part of the Sulaco itself.
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 26, 2010, 03:54:25 AM
I was thinking that the dropship, APC, etc. could have the name of their mothership labeled on them so that people would know which ship they belonged to.
The APC does have Sulaco printed below the 2D on the front.
http://www.alienscollection.com/apcfront.jpg
Not sure if the dropship has it on the exterior at all, but I'd say the idea of it being labeled somewhere is plausible.
Having it stencilled on the exterior is one thing, but it isn't going to have the carrier's name etched in the internal, structural components.
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 26, 2010, 09:09:23 AM
Quote from: TheBATMAN on Oct 25, 2010, 05:11:34 PM
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
What you talkin bout? I got the limited edition egg from HMV and it was only £79.99!!
Was that ordered, though? Mine was bought in store, 'cause I had vouchers to use, so. Definitely £120 - although I only had to pay £40 of that in cash, so not too bad!
'Course, I get home to find my PS3 broken! ARGH!
No mine was in store. Plus I have a mate who works there so I got a further 30% off he he. ;D
I finished watching all the TEs yesterday. They all look really crisp and clean. Even the Mo-Motion in Alien3 seemed cleaned up. I watched some of Aliens with MU-TH-UR on and I've gotta say now I understand it, it's a cool feature that should get some fun out of it. Love the menus too.
Haven't gotten around to the features yet though.
Sorry if I'm a bit behind on the news here, but weren't people saying at one point that Alien wasn't transferred in the correct ratio and looked ass as a result? Is that evident or does it look fine?
I have a question... how's the Runner now?
Is it still green or what? Sorry if this has been asked already..
@ Vul: To be honest, I couldn't really say. I have zero technical knowledge about home cinema. You'll be best off waiting for Johnny or Daz to get their impressions up. All I can say is it looked absolutely fine on my TV. Looked amazing.
Omega: It looked better. It wasn't amazing but they do seem to have cleaned it up somewhat.
Can some one put what cut each film is because I have only seen one cut of each film, and obviously I don't know which one I watched. All I know is for alien I saw the one with the hamsters and the extended machine gun sequence, that is the only difference I know for certain, and can you put what is added so I know which one to watch. Thanks. also are both versions updated?
Alien:
Main difference would be that the DC has the 'egg morphing' scene. In the TC she just runs pretty much straight to the shuttle.
Aliens:
In the Special Edition, we see the scene where Newts parents get hugged, and the sentry gun scene which you saw.
Alien 3:
In the AC, the Alien comes from an ox instead of a dog.
Res:
Barely noticable difference apart from the geginning which shows where the victims the Betty was transporting came from. At least I think it was them.
That's not every difference obviously, but that would be the easiest way to tell them apart.
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Oct 26, 2010, 11:57:56 AM
Can some one put what cut each film is because I have only seen one cut of each film, and obviously I don't know which one I watched [...] All I know is for alien I saw the one with the hamsters and the extended machine gun sequence
Aliens director's cut.
Alien director's cut features Lambert bitchslapping Ripley and a scene with Dallas coccooned and Brett morphed into an half-egg.
Alien3 Assembly cut features Ox host, more character development scenes, CIGARETTES!!!! and lacks the Queen chestburster at the end.
Alien: Resurrection special edition features a different opening (you see teeth that look like that of an Alien but are of a bug instead, the critter is then crushed by a man's finger) and a different ending (destroyed Paris).
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 26, 2010, 11:51:22 AM
Omega: It looked better. It wasn't amazing but they do seem to have cleaned it up somewhat.
thanks. Can't wait.
Can't believe I forgot about Ripley not getting bursted at the end of the A3 assembly cut. I have brought shame upon myself.
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anyone watched the A3 assembly yet? how is the new audio?
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 26, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Alien:
Main difference would be that the DC has the 'egg morphing' scene. In the TC she just runs pretty much straight to the shuttle.
I must have seen theatrical then, so I guess when anthology comes it is Directors Cut for me ;)
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 26, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Aliens:
In the Special Edition, we see the scene where Newts parents get hugged, and the sentry gun scene which you saw.
So yeah I guess I have yet to see theatrical then.
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 26, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Alien 3:
In the AC, the Alien comes from an ox instead of a dog.
I have seen the dog one, so I am seeing the assembly cut then.
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 26, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Res:
Barely noticable difference apart from the geginning which shows where the victims the Betty was transporting came from. At least I think it was them.
So I guess I will just choose random. It doesn't even matter cause either way watching alien res is always a bad experience even in blu-ray.
Oh yeah omega just saw I guess I will watch alien res special edition then.
Also are both versions upgraded.
I haven't seen the AC of Alien3 yet, and suprisingly enough that's the flick I am most excited about watching. Heard its good a really good making of as well. :)
Also looking forward to seeing how well Aliens looks.
Quote from: First Blood on Oct 26, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
I haven't seen the AC of Alien3 yet, and suprisingly enough that's the flick I am most excited about watching.
It's my tied favourite with the TC of Alien. It feels more of a complete version of the movie to me. And I'm happy they seem to have cleaned the audio up a bit. Can't wait to see it.
BTW if you'd like to see and completely different cut of the movie,
xeno alpha_07 made a cut which includes a bit of the workprint stuff that isn't on the AC or TC. It's a good watch ;)
Alien Runner ain't fixed on the Anthology. In a pristine image, it now looks worse than ever.
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Got mine today. Bit steep at £120 from HMV but I had vouchers so guess I can't complain!
Am weirdly most excited at seeing the Alien 3 menus - I read that they offer an explanation of how the egg got on the Sulaco and am pretty intrigued!
i also reckon it'll double as an awesome nightlight for my little boy! heh!
What you talkin bout? I got the limited edition egg from HMV and it was only £79.99!!
Was that ordered, though? Mine was bought in store, 'cause I had vouchers to use, so. Definitely £120 - although I only had to pay £40 of that in cash, so not too bad!
'Course, I get home to find my PS3 broken! ARGH!
No mine was in store. Plus I have a mate who works there so I got a further 30% off he he. ;D
Well you got a good deal then! Good work!
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 26, 2010, 12:13:34 PM
Can't believe I forgot about Ripley not getting bursted at the end of the A3 assembly cut.
That has always bothered me about the Assembly Cut. I think the perfect ending lies somewhere between the two versions. I like that we have some extended dialogue and some longer character based shots but I wish they would have used the burster too. It just gives the end the added punch, even if it doesn't make sense at all, it still gives the film a greater impact with such an iconic image (Ripley falling into the furnace with the Alien Queen burster in her hands... It says everything about the franchise from just how the Alien has become a part of her much like a parasite to how it's destroyed her chance at motherhood). Errr, I've gone on a little haven't I. But yeah...
Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 26, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Res:
Barely noticable difference apart from the geginning which shows where the victims the Betty was transporting came from. At least I think it was them.
Where was that? ???
I always assumed that the guy squishing the bug on the window was a part of the crew that was taken by the Betty. Don't know why, it's just always the impression I've had from watching it.
I think that was Distaphano.
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Quote from: Vulhala on Oct 26, 2010, 12:13:34 PM
Can't believe I forgot about Ripley not getting bursted at the end of the A3 assembly cut.
That has always bothered me about the Assembly Cut. I think the perfect ending lies somewhere between the two versions. I like that we have some extended dialogue and some longer character based shots but I wish they would have used the burster too. It just gives the end the added punch, even if it doesn't make sense at all, it still gives the film a greater impact with such an iconic image (Ripley falling into the furnace with the Alien Queen burster in her hands... It says everything about the franchise from just how the Alien has become a part of her much like a parasite to how it's destroyed her chance at motherhood). Errr, I've gone on a little haven't I. But yeah...
I never liked the burster. It felt like a gore shot and like you said, didn't make too much sense.
'I didn't want to have the Alien come out. I still don't like the idea of the Alien emerging ... No matter what cathartic experience we could expect from finally seeing the two strongest images from the first movie, the chestburster and the character of Ripley, if we left the movie with her choking on her tongue then the audience would feel worse going out of the film than they do now ... The chestburster in the original movie was great, because it had been grounded in reality. There was a loss of control there that was really frightening ... I thought it was vulgar [in Alien 3]. If she gets ripped apart before she falls into the fire, that's not sacrifice, that's janitorial service. To knowingly step into the void carrying this thing within her seemed more regal'David Fincher.
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 26, 2010, 03:45:41 PM
I think that was Distaphano.
Really? The craft they were in looked nothing like the Auriga from memory.
I think it was part of another ship or something. It's been a long time since I read the opening of the A:R novelization.
There's a site up now in honor of the DVD release that has all the screams from all the movies. You can apparently create one as well. http://www.alienscream.com/UK/
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Quote from: predxeno on Oct 26, 2010, 03:45:41 PM
I think that was Distaphano.
Really? The craft they were in looked nothing like the Auriga from memory.
It was a gun turret on the Auriga.
I'll have to keep an eye out for it when I next see it.
It has arrived and on time 8)
What region are you?
Watching Alien right now....flippin' beautiful....
On a sidenote....you guys read Ridley's letter on the opening pages of the included booklet? Some interesting tidbits concerning the forthcoming prequel...most interesting of all...."something even more dangerous that you haven't seen yet"
Now..back to Alien in beautiful blu ray.... ;)
Tracking says my package is out for delivery, come on! I can't wait! >:(
PHANTOM, that is freaking bad ass dude!!!
Watching Aliens blu ray right now.... holy mother of god its like the movie was made this year. its amazing!
I'm holding off until tonight to watch Alien, but yeah I can't wait to see how Aliens looks like, I can only imagine how insane the quality must be.
Nice pics PHANTOM.
I have to admit I was worried the limited edition would look kind of 'gimmicky' and cheap, but seeing the pics you have of it next to the rest of your figures, it really doesn't look out of place at all. I'm impressed.
I'm still not keen personally. But different stroke for different folks.
Awesome pics, PHANTOM. ;D
Eh, still don't like the weird CGI artwork. Is it on all the releases? Sorry if thats a stupid question, but just looks so...erm...bad.
Ok, now that I'm in the right thread...
Got the Egg Boxset today.
Will be taking pics and watching it later tonight.
Just finishing watching Alien 3 extras on disc 5, got to love Fincher.
Alien looks and sounds astounding. Very pleased. Just watched it with my brother and friend and every moment felt glorious.
Picked up my set today! Unfortunately I don't have the best access to the blu-ray player in my house, but I was able to check out the extra deleted scenes from Aliens tonight. I couldn't help but chuckle at the bit where Burke glances at his watch while Ripley is grieving over her daughter. Scumbag. :D
The money hasn't come in yet. I can't buy this just yet...
The wait is making me die a little inside...
I'm still dying from not being able to play AVP2010. I felt a little better when I got to see Predators on DVD cause my parents dragged me off to China when it had come out in theatres.
Quote from: PHANTOM on Oct 26, 2010, 07:31:52 PM
I'm holding off until tonight to watch Alien, but yeah I can't wait to see how Aliens looks like, I can only imagine how insane the quality must be.
How tall is the egg?
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 26, 2010, 11:58:04 PM
I'm still dying from not being able to play AVP2010. I felt a little better when I got to see Predators on DVD cause my parents dragged me off to China when it had come out in theatres.
Heh, my friend saw Predators in China too! And the Human Centipede, but now I am getting real off topic
I just saw Alien on blu-ray, hmmm.....
someone messed with this movie. Not very impressed by it to tell you the truth. Sure it's super sharp and still looks good, but the movie is MUCH darker than the special edition DVD I have. Lots of details are missing through the blackness on the blu-ray version. I guess this is a new thing for Fox, make movies needlessly darker ::)
I'm going to pop in Aliens and I pray it looks better :-\
Quote from: PHANTOM on Oct 27, 2010, 12:36:14 AM
I just saw Alien on blu-ray, hmmm.....
someone messed with this movie. Not very impressed by it to tell you the truth. Sure it's super sharp and still looks good, but the movie is MUCH darker than the special edition DVD I have. Lots of details are missing through the blackness on the blu-ray version. I guess this is a new thing for Fox, make movies needlessly darker ::)
I'm going to pop in Aliens and I pray it looks better :-\
It doesn't effect the Dallas searching for the alien scene does it?
The only thing that looked darker to me was ... Parker. In some closeups. No issues for me at all, though/
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I'm still dying from not being able to play AVP2010. I felt a little better when I got to see Predators on DVD cause my parents dragged me off to China when it had come out in theatres.
Heh, my friend saw Predators in China too! And the Human Centipede, but now I am getting real off topic
Actually, I didn't see it in China. I had to wait for the movie to come out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Since I found out about the movie the day it first became public news, I had to wait over a year for it to come out in theatres and another three months more for it to come on DVD so I could play it on a computer. :(
Quote from: PHANTOM on Oct 27, 2010, 12:36:14 AM
I just saw Alien on blu-ray, hmmm.....
someone messed with this movie. Not very impressed by it to tell you the truth. Sure it's super sharp and still looks good, but the movie is MUCH darker than the special edition DVD I have. Lots of details are missing through the blackness on the blu-ray version. I guess this is a new thing for Fox, make movies needlessly darker ::)
I'm going to pop in Aliens and I pray it looks better :-\
The darkness isn't surprising. Given that BD enhances the original image, the colours always look sharper and deeper.
Quote from: PHANTOM on Oct 27, 2010, 12:36:14 AM
I just saw Alien on blu-ray, hmmm.....
someone messed with this movie. Not very impressed by it to tell you the truth. Sure it's super sharp and still looks good, but the movie is MUCH darker than the special edition DVD I have. Lots of details are missing through the blackness on the blu-ray version. I guess this is a new thing for Fox, make movies needlessly darker ::)
I'm going to pop in Aliens and I pray it looks better :-\
Could be your setup, display, player settings ect. I bought a calibration disc because some of my movies were darker at first.
So is it high definition to see more dark in a movie or to see more of what's in the darkness?
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Quote from: PHANTOM on Oct 27, 2010, 12:36:14 AM
I just saw Alien on blu-ray, hmmm.....
someone messed with this movie. Not very impressed by it to tell you the truth. Sure it's super sharp and still looks good, but the movie is MUCH darker than the special edition DVD I have. Lots of details are missing through the blackness on the blu-ray version. I guess this is a new thing for Fox, make movies needlessly darker ::)
I'm going to pop in Aliens and I pray it looks better :-\
Could be your setup, display, player settings ect. I bought a calibration disc because some of my movies were darker at first.
Remember, this is the same guy who freaked out on the Requiem BD because it was too dark. Not sure he'll buy the same argument this time either.
Quote from: echobbase79 on Oct 27, 2010, 12:39:51 AM
It doesn't effect the Dallas searching for the alien scene does it?
It effects everything because the overall film has been darkened all together needlessly. I noticed it the moment the Nostromo entered the screen, first thought was "they made it darker?" :-\
At first I shook it off like no big deal, but then as the movie kept on going I knew, they made it darker.
GOOD NEWS : Aliens, it's a completely different story my man, this movie looks insane, in a really good way to add to the impact of the visual look of the film. You can see more details than ever before, it's perfect. Alien 3 and Res look just as good as the DVD version, just a lot more sharper, more colorful and slightly less grain ;D
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 27, 2010, 01:16:08 AM
So is it high definition to see more dark in a movie or to see more of what's in the darkness?
HD should look a little brighter IMO. Heres what you should do, find some screenshots of alien, preferably the darkest one you can find, then find that scene and pause it, compare. If yours is darker then the screen cap, then adjust settings.
Just seen your other post on Aliens. Maybe Alien is just a vary dark movie.
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I'm still dying from not being able to play AVP2010. I felt a little better when I got to see Predators on DVD cause my parents dragged me off to China when it had come out in theatres.
Heh, my friend saw Predators in China too! And the Human Centipede, but now I am getting real off topic
Actually, I didn't see it in China. I had to wait for the movie to come out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Since I found out about the movie the day it first became public news, I had to wait over a year for it to come out in theatres and another three months more for it to come on DVD so I could play it on a computer. :(
Ah, reading fail. That was...awkward.
had no problems with mine everything looked perfect not to dark at all.
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Quote from: predxeno on Oct 27, 2010, 01:16:08 AM
So is it high definition to see more dark in a movie or to see more of what's in the darkness?
HD should look a little brighter IMO. Heres what you should do, find some screenshots of alien, preferably the darkest one you can find, then find that scene and pause it, compare. If yours is darker then the screen cap, then adjust settings.
Just seen your other post on Aliens. Maybe Alien is just a vary dark movie.
I don't have the Blu-Ray yet. I was just asking to find out which of the two people liked better in a Blu-Ray.
If I were you stick with the Quad, you're not missing out on much.
I love how Cameron cleaned up some of the errors in Aliens, the flamethrower/pulse rifle edit is fixed and they digitally fixed Bishop reaching for Newt when you could see his body hiding under the floor.
What's the flamethrower/pulse rifle edit? ???
at the end when ripley is going to get newt and she gets the pulse rifle and flamethrower, the edit was messed where she would grab the pulse rifle and put down the flamethrower, then grab the flamethrower and put down the pulse rifle!
Is that in the Alien Quadrilogy? Funny I never noticed that.
yep! the mistake is in home version of aliens except for the new blu ray, and u know what im talking about when i talk about the bishop ripped in half but you can see the actors body in the fake floor?!
I'm getting it for my birthday so I can't really pass it up. To bad that the first is darker overall, but it seems the rest of the films turned out okay.
I just want to see the Assembly cut with the fixed audio and the extended interviews with David Fincher being frustrated on set.
PHANTOM, how high is the egg display?
Got it today.
It's...it's everything I've ever wanted...*sob*
I really think it also depends on your TV's. And also remember to toggle between different visual modes on your TV. Like my 50 inch Samsung Plasma has "Dynamic, Standard, and Movie" settings. I noticed that on the Dynamic setting it really brings out the color, where as the Movie really softens the textures. I would try toggeling if you have options on your tv. I do this all the time for video games, each game i play looks best on a different setting. But if you are watching blu rays on a 720p flat screen, you're not getting the full 1080p HD quality. Some people say it dosnt really matter, but it does. So remember the TV matters, a lot!
Alien looks fine on bluray.
Anyone else find a $50 Sideshow Collectibles Gift Card in their Egg Boxset?
I found it in the actual blu ray case, tucked behind Disk 6. ;D
Yeah, I also found Alien to look fine. I didn't have a problem with it. To be honest, I'm wondering why I didn't get a BR player earlier if all BRs look this good.
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PHANTOM, how high is the egg display?
it's about yay high
i don't have it at hand but it's about 8 - 10 inches i'd guess.
Got the anthology after finishing work this morning, Alien and Aliens look incredible in 1080p 24fps.
Gonna post some caps of it on my Pioneer Kuro shortly.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 07:25:07 AM
Anyone else find a $50 Sideshow Collectibles Gift Card in their Egg Boxset?
I found it in the actual blu ray case, tucked behind Disk 6. ;D
I guess this is american only?
What can I say, this set is perfect. I was especially pleased with the new audio for the alien 3 assembley cut. It's perfect now. The enhancement pods are also excellent and add at least an hour to each of the four documentaries. Ive only watched one or two, but so far they have been great. Michael Biehn said he wouldn't have minded dying in Alien 3 as long as he was in it for at least a bit. He wanted Ripley to really mourn over him and give his character a proper send off.
The aliens deleted scenes montage was nice too. I'd have liked to have seen all those little snippets kept in actually.
"Looks like my room in college."
Hm, moment killer.
whats the picture quality like for Alien is it any good ?? I heard its jaw dropping!!!
Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
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Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
Never gonna watch her with the same eye... ever again. #__#
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Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
Quote"Despin Convert at birth [male to female], so far no indication of suppressed traumas related to gender alteration". It seems that in the future parents-to-be can change the sex of their child in-utero
That was my analysis. Funny, could have been James Lambert, rather than Joan Lambert.
I liked the graphical computer interface footage from Alien, thats on disc 6. you know the graphics that are on the tv screens in the nostromo in alien. i liked that you can now view them as the crew would of seen them inside the nostromo. Me thinks the would be great to rip and make screensavers and avatars with.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 07:25:07 AM
Anyone else find a $50 Sideshow Collectibles Gift Card in their Egg Boxset?
I found it in the actual blu ray case, tucked behind Disk 6. ;D
I'll look out for that. Thanks for the tip. ;D
You know what my problem is? I'm too nice. I'm probably lowering my chances at winning, but Fox is hosting a competition with the Alien Anthology as the prize:
Want to win ALIEN ANTHOLOGY Blu-ray box set? Email FoxGiveaways@gmail.com and tell us why you should win!
Tell us if you win. :)
Just picked mine up ( ;D) but I'll have to wait until Halloween because that's my birthday. Looking forward to it.
Halloween's your B-Day? :o
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 27, 2010, 10:41:25 PM
Halloween's your B-Day? :o
Yeah, I love Halloween and having my birthday fall on it makes it all the more sweeter.
Do you still get free candy? It'd be awesome to celebrate your birthday by scaring friends and family with an Alien or Predator costume. ;D
LOL! I wish they would be fun.
Glad to see Cameron has fixed the continuity 'pick up a flamer, put down a pulse rifle' error in Aliens. I always liked how they remembered to fix that for the special edition VHS release, but forgot for everything else! No longer shall it bug me!
OMG! :o They did?
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 01:03:14 PM
Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
Anybody watch Alien 3 yet. I think it looks a lot better in HD, but did anybody notice how much the cgi runner alien looks more like cgi in HD. It really stands out as kind of a crappy effect. No complaints though, just say'in it stands out more in Hd. Alien 3 is probably my favorite of the series.
Quote from: bleau on Oct 28, 2010, 08:41:33 PM
Anybody watch Alien 3 yet. I think it looks a lot better in HD, but did anybody notice how much the cgi runner alien looks more like cgi in HD. It really stands out as kind of a crappy effect. No complaints though, just say'in it stands out more in Hd. Alien 3 is probably my favorite of the series.
The Alien just looked the same to me, I do love how they have polished the last 3rd of the movie off.
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Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 01:03:14 PM
Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
On the Extras disk, you get to see the full bios that are shown on the screen behind Ripley during the hearing scene in ALIENS.
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
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Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 28, 2010, 04:38:16 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 01:03:14 PM
Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
On the Extras disk, you get to see the full bios that are shown on the screen behind Ripley during the hearing scene in ALIENS.
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
Ah, that's kinda... weird. :D
I haven't got the Blu-Ray set yet, I have to wait until Christmas. Thanks for the info! :)
In the story right? or real life?
EDIT: just re read it, stupid me.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 28, 2010, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 28, 2010, 04:38:16 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 01:03:14 PM
Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
On the Extras disk, you get to see the full bios that are shown on the screen behind Ripley during the hearing scene in ALIENS.
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
Are you serious? :o
I got it. I'm really happy.
But, how do you watch the NEW features? I haven't found anything new yet.
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 28, 2010, 09:49:01 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 28, 2010, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 28, 2010, 04:38:16 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 01:03:14 PM
Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
On the Extras disk, you get to see the full bios that are shown on the screen behind Ripley during the hearing scene in ALIENS.
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
Are you serious? :o
Lambert.
"Despin Convert at birth [male to female], so far no indication of suppressed traumas related to gender alteration".All here: http://valaquen.blogspot.com/search/label/Nostromo%20Crew%20Profiles
Should be noted that this should be considered a retcon, as the Legacy says nothing about it, and the Nostromo Dossiers contradict half of the things from it.
Quote from: Mikey on Oct 28, 2010, 09:49:26 PM
I got it. I'm really happy.
But, how do you watch the NEW features? I haven't found anything new yet.
Me either, haven't found anything new, same old stuff from the quad.
Quote from: Valaquen on Oct 28, 2010, 11:07:38 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 28, 2010, 09:49:01 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 28, 2010, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 28, 2010, 04:38:16 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Oct 27, 2010, 01:03:14 PM
Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
On the Extras disk, you get to see the full bios that are shown on the screen behind Ripley during the hearing scene in ALIENS.
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
Are you serious? :o
Lambert.
"Despin Convert at birth [male to female], so far no indication of suppressed traumas related to gender alteration".
All here: http://valaquen.blogspot.com/search/label/Nostromo%20Crew%20Profiles
Should be noted that this should be considered a retcon, as the Legacy says nothing about it, and the Nostromo Dossiers contradict half of the things from it.
How do the Nostromo dossiers contradict this?
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Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
On the Extras disk, you get to see the full bios that are shown on the screen behind Ripley during the hearing scene in ALIENS.
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
Are you serious? :o
Lambert.
"Despin Convert at birth [male to female], so far no indication of suppressed traumas related to gender alteration".
All here: http://valaquen.blogspot.com/search/label/Nostromo%20Crew%20Profiles
Should be noted that this should be considered a retcon, as the Legacy says nothing about it, and the Nostromo Dossiers contradict half of the things from it.
How do the Nostromo dossiers contradict this?
By listing Lambert;'s sex as "Female [Natural]".
Those are its exact words? Why would they put "[natural]" after "Female"?
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 28, 2010, 11:22:42 PM
Those are its exact words? Why would they put "[natural]" after "Female"?
Yes.
I wonder why the Anthology said that then, probably as a joke? In what section did you hear about this sex change; like what was it called?
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 28, 2010, 11:24:33 PM
I wonder why the Anthology said that then, probably as a joke? In what section did you hear about this sex change; like what was it called?
Disc 6 has the Nostromo Dossiers. Here's Lambert on the Legacy:
http://img185.imageshack.us/i/alien7.png/
Quote from: predxeno on Oct 28, 2010, 09:49:01 PM
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
QuoteAre you serious? :o
My reaction replicated to a T.
Quote from: PHANTOM on Oct 28, 2010, 11:13:07 PM
Me either, haven't found anything new, same old stuff from the quad.
Ladies and gentlemen, you are such a wonderful crowd. We'd like to play a little tune for you. It's one of my favorites and I'd like to dedicate it to a young man who doesn't think he's seen anything good today. Cameron Frye, this one's for you. Pop in Disc 6, hit Anthology, dig a little bit through the Aliens 3D material. It's some of my favorite new material on the discs.
Have you watched Jon Finch's interview yet?
Quote from: bleau on Oct 28, 2010, 08:41:33 PM
Anybody watch Alien 3 yet. I think it looks a lot better in HD, but did anybody notice how much the cgi runner alien looks more like cgi in HD. It really stands out as kind of a crappy effect.
Besides it's not cgi..
but..
but...
*Cries in a corner*
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Lambert used to be a man...who knew. :o
What? Have I missed something again? :D
On the Extras disk, you get to see the full bios that are shown on the screen behind Ripley during the hearing scene in ALIENS.
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
Are you serious? :o
Lambert.
"Despin Convert at birth [male to female], so far no indication of suppressed traumas related to gender alteration".
All here: http://valaquen.blogspot.com/search/label/Nostromo%20Crew%20Profiles
Should be noted that this should be considered a retcon, as the Legacy says nothing about it, and the Nostromo Dossiers contradict half of the things from it.
although the one claiming the male to female is from the film ALIENS itself, so thus surely overrides all others?
Anyway, so it's a more enlightened future! that's cool!
But it'll be a production joke at the changing from all male in O'Bannon's script to the two women of the shooting script, won't it? Just a clever little joke for those who know the history of the first film on Cameron's part. Alos cool. It's not like they could do it with Ripley since - as shot - her dossier would get a lot more screen time and that would be pretty distracting!
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Quote from: Mikey on Oct 28, 2010, 09:49:26 PM
I got it. I'm really happy.
But, how do you watch the NEW features? I haven't found anything new yet.
Me either, haven't found anything new, same old stuff from the quad.
Just pop in the 5th disc and check out the enhancement pods for a start. Plus, the Alien 3 doc is something like 20 minutes longer now. I actually got kind of depressed watching it, though I wasn't feeling well at the time so that probably didn't help. I can certainly see why the brass at Fox was all like "Wait a minute... this stuff kinda makes us look bad!" back in 2003.
Quote from: robbritton on Oct 29, 2010, 08:47:12 AM
although the one claiming the male to female is from the film ALIENS itself, so thus surely overrides all others?
Anyway, so it's a more enlightened future! that's cool!
But it'll be a production joke at the changing from all male in O'Bannon's script to the two women of the shooting script, won't it? Just a clever little joke for those who know the history of the first film on Cameron's part. Alos cool. It's not like they could do it with Ripley since - as shot - her dossier would get a lot more screen time and that would be pretty distracting!
There are futher contradictions. According to Aliens, the Nostromo was due to dock at Gateway - but Gateway was built during Ripley's extended hypersleep, she doesn't even recognise the place. The information is a nice easter egg, such as Dallas working for Tyrell Corp, going to O'Bannon and Rambaldi schools etc, but don't take it all as canon. It's contradictory, I go by Scott's notes.
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Quote from: predxeno on Oct 28, 2010, 09:49:01 PM
If you read Lambert's bio, it says she was born a male and had his/her gender changed.
QuoteAre you serious? :o
My reaction replicated to a T.
Now we know the real reason why Ash wasn't "interested" in her. ;D
I'm sure the Alien didn't mind.
Lol. ;D Like father like (Kane's) son. (You know, how the facehugger was supposed to imply gay rape on Kane.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6QQ7LrNquE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztwdRryBIGQ
Wondering why these was'nt put in the Parody section on disc 6.
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews52/alien_blu-ray_/large/large_alien_blu-ray_6.jpg
I don't remember this screenshot from the flick.
The link is just taking me to the main site, but not the pick. What is it?
Wtf?
Well, it is here (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare2/alien.htm). Scroll down, it's the picture right before the writing "more blu-ray captures" that begins with Ash's face.
Can't post it here.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Oct 29, 2010, 08:04:57 PM
Wtf?
Well, it is here (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare2/alien.htm). Scroll down, it's the picture right before the writing "more blu-ray captures" that begins with Ash's face.
Can't post it here.
Its when Ripley opens the airlock, its in the movie.
Wait, now I remember, thanks.
...Shame on me...
Its ok I forgive you. ;)
Quote from: shakermakerman on Oct 29, 2010, 06:14:00 PM
Wondering why these was'nt put in the Parody section on disc 6.
Presumably because they are not Fox owned or distributed.
Ahh I see.
Does anyone know where I can find the special edition of theAlien Quadrilogy on the web since my Best Buy does not have any of them?
You mean the Ultimate Showdown set? Try here:
http://www.amazon.com/Alien-vs-Predator-Collectors-Resurrection/dp/B001037UZ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1288467205&sr=8-1
Wow. They're really getting expensive. I've been wanting to get one of these for awhile, but the big price has always kept me for actually doing it. Now, it's even bigger. :(
It feels like Christmas :)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Florezan.free.fr%2Fimages%2FAlienbr.jpg&hash=f0a8eaa3ceade7f097e9d4c7ba4518f1d101e734)
Nice. ;D
Quote from: unclejun on Oct 30, 2010, 08:27:04 PM
It feels like Christmas :)
http://lorezan.free.fr/images/Alienbr.jpg
Where is that version from? ???
From France.
I bought it on http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B003TP3VGS
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51YU9ID6m4L._SS400_.jpg&hash=2c0e86b92b50faa22fd1d0eb6cac7407bf450647)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41YvXHC707L._SS400_.jpg&hash=2f34ee07a833035b045937f7321518582bea1132)
Cover looks sweet.
Not sure if I'm sold. Do the fingers actually raise up from the case like they appear to in the pictures?
On the front of the case, yes, but not on the side.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Florezan.free.fr%2Fimages%2FAlienbr-side.jpg&hash=77ff444a3fd436d02be788e9bf87925b4a158d0f)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Florezan.free.fr%2Fimages%2FAlienbr-side2.jpg&hash=ddf22c8f78584e191f3aeab8debe68e06daba84f)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Florezan.free.fr%2Fimages%2FAlienbr-side3.jpg&hash=ec1c644682d41ccfc702865d2cee6af4a354482a)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Florezan.free.fr%2Fimages%2FAlienbr-disc.jpg&hash=b13fd27ba9f4e45adcf4df699909f8e86891c9df)
That sucks, but the pic makes the facehugger on the sides look like they're standing out.
It looks better up close, it must be hell displaying it though.
D'accord. Tres agreable :)
Another picture:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Florezan.free.fr%2Fimages%2FAlienbr-side4.jpg&hash=525a460ee7cbdeced8a11201be6d495925bcf912)
The inside of the US/UK version is different, right?
Any chance someone could make a list of the easter eggs and their exact locations?
I would like to find the science officer report from the old Alien DVD and also is there the boy and his powerloader thing on there?
Anything else I'm missing?
In fact it would be great if someone could list all the NEW material on these discs after the quadrilogy.
I'm still looking for the powerloader easter egg on the Alien Quadrilogy DVD. :(
Just got this for my birthday today and watched the first thirty minutes of the Alien 3 workprint and the sound is much better. They've even added in some of dialog from the T-C over the scenes of the prisoners talking about how to make a landing, how many are there, three maybe four, and Frank it's going to be forty below in five minutes. This is played over as the prisoners are removing the bodies from the EEV.
I actually like the UK packaging more. The American one, tends to give the disks a better chance of getting scratched when taking them out. Where as the UK one, has each disk secured in a pegg around the center hole. :-\
Quote from: echobbase79 on Nov 01, 2010, 01:25:33 AM
They've even added in some of dialog from the T-C over the scenes of the prisoners talking about how to make a landing, how many are there, three maybe four, and Frank it's going to be forty below in five minutes. This is played over as the prisoners are removing the bodies from the EEV.
Yeah, that was a nice touch. I did find it odd that Murphy's dialogue about Spike during the vent shaft scene was still present in the special edition, however.
Why? ???
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Quote from: echobbase79 on Nov 01, 2010, 01:25:33 AM
They've even added in some of dialog from the T-C over the scenes of the prisoners talking about how to make a landing, how many are there, three maybe four, and Frank it's going to be forty below in five minutes. This is played over as the prisoners are removing the bodies from the EEV.
Yeah, that was a nice touch. I did find it odd that Murphy's dialogue about Spike during the vent shaft scene was still present in the special edition, however.
That irks me that they've kept that in. I didn't get that far and was hoping they'd deleted that bit of dialog. I guess they just keep forgetting.
Oh that. Yeah, that was my one gripe about the Special Edition. Though, it would probably make sense for the Anthology to keep it in, otherwise they'd have to rename this version as "the corrected special edition" or something.
Isn't that kind of what it is? I mean, they re-dubbed dialogue that was messy production audio the first time around and enhanced the image a bit more for the deleted bits; seems like removing those lines so the scene makes more sense would be another logical, simple tweak. I don't mean to sound whiney though. This is just one little gripe with an otherwise outstanding release.
Well, could we see Murphy talking in the scene? If Murphy talking while moving to look closer is integral to that scene, then simply removing the audio would show us Murphy opening and closing his mouth with no words coming out.
Quote from: appleguy on Oct 31, 2010, 11:25:32 AM
Any chance someone could make a list of the easter eggs and their exact locations?
Where's the fun in that?
I'll give you a hint: H.R. Giger...
The "Spike?" line isn't in the special edition on the Quad DVD.
I think it has to do with using branching scenes for some regions and not others.
In Region 1 Alien Quadriology, it was. :(
Quote from: SiL on Nov 02, 2010, 12:39:57 AM
The "Spike?" line isn't in the special edition on the Quad DVD.
I think it has to do with using branching scenes for some regions and not others.
Interesting. That must be it, since I've never seen the special edition without it.
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 02, 2010, 12:30:05 AM
Well, could we see Murphy talking in the scene? If Murphy talking while moving to look closer is integral to that scene, then simply removing the audio would show us Murphy opening and closing his mouth with no words coming out.
You can't. It's definitely ADR done after the fact, so it's an easy fix.
They should've kept it consistent. :(
About the Spike issue, I don't know why they didn't keep the scene where he's riding inside the EEV as its craned inside the building and just cut away before the facehugger reveal. That way he's in the movie, and you don't need to show his death for the audience to surmise that the alien has done away with him. Suddenly the scene makes sense again.
What?
Quote from: The Necronoir on Nov 02, 2010, 02:18:15 AM
About the Spike issue, I don't know why they didn't keep the scene where he's riding inside the EEV as its craned inside the building and just cut away before the facehugger reveal. That way he's in the movie, and you don't need to show his death for the audience to surmise that the alien has done away with him. Suddenly the scene makes sense again.
Yeah, you lost me there too.
Anyway, I watched the making of Alien 3 with all the footage that was edited out of the Quad and found it very interesting. To be honest some of it was quite funny. I got to really like executive producer Ezra Swerdlow in this version. He was just kind of thrown into the meat grinder as well. I like how he's very blunt and honest about things and that he actually had more weight on the show than the Quad led you to believe. In the Quad I was just like,"who the f**k is this tool that keeps popping up and talking." All the other stuff was good too.
It also revealed that Fincher could be an ass too. There's a brief part where the wardrobe guy talks about he worked on the film one day then said he wasn't coming back because of Fincher being an ass. But at the end Fincher was just shooting the film Fox wanted to make. They even comment on how Fox, Giler, and Hill would be in charge of the story end of things and that David would just shoot what they wrote. But David was determined to get more of a say so. Which I commend him for because that's probably why he has the career he has now.
Also, I agree with Phantom and think the Alien transfer a little darker than previous versions. For example, when Kane goes down into the egg chamber I couldn't make out the eggs in the wide shot when he says, "What the hell is this?" Also, when he's walking along the various pins containing eggs they're very dark. Of course maybe this is what Ridley wanted.
Not enough, eh? Okay, another hint:
H.R. Giger's Workshop
That's all I'll give you.
Quote from: The Necronoir on Nov 02, 2010, 02:18:15 AM
About the Spike issue, I don't know why they didn't keep the scene where he's riding inside the EEV as its craned inside the building and just cut away before the facehugger reveal. That way he's in the movie, and you don't need to show his death for the audience to surmise that the alien has done away with him. Suddenly the scene makes sense again.
I'm addressing the fact that the SE includes the line where Murphy calls to spike in the air vent, when we don't ever see the dog in that cut.
The transfer for Alien ended up being very good even though it was dark in areas, but nothing to serious. But other scenes such as ones in mother's room looked very good. The ship interiors were all very sharp detailed this time around.
Now on to Aliens which I watched a little bit of before I had to go to bed, but what I saw looked amazing. Especially, the shot of the ships flying outside of Gateway at the beginning.
Ah, found the crew documents and the ash science reports on disc 6.
Are there any other easter eggs I'm missing?
Quote from: appleguy on Nov 02, 2010, 07:04:01 PM
Ah, found the crew documents and the ash science reports on disc 6.
Are there any other easter eggs I'm missing?
How'd you find them?
Also can't find the footage of Fincher flipping out. I watched Wreckage and Rage but it wasn't on there.
Anyone notice that according to the dossiers from Aliens that the Nostromo had previously docked at Gateway. From Ripley's comments in Aliens I'd assumed Gateway was built after Alien.
Nah, it was just improved.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 02, 2010, 09:07:53 PM
Also can't find the footage of Fincher flipping out. I watched Wreckage and Rage but it wasn't on there.
Anyone notice that according to the dossiers from Aliens that the Nostromo had previously docked at Gateway. From Ripley's comments in Aliens I'd assumed Gateway was built after Alien.
Well it's not really a flip out he just calls them a bunch of idiots over a microphone. Most of the footage just shows him looking like, "why am I here?" And it's very short so you got to catch it.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 02, 2010, 09:07:53 PM
Also can't find the footage of Fincher flipping out. I watched Wreckage and Rage but it wasn't on there.
Anyone notice that according to the dossiers from Aliens that the Nostromo had previously docked at Gateway. From Ripley's comments in Aliens I'd assumed Gateway was built after Alien.
Yeah, I noted that too when I typed them up.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 02, 2010, 09:07:53 PM
Also can't find the footage of Fincher flipping out. I watched Wreckage and Rage but it wasn't on there.
Why would that be included? It just makes him look bad.
Well it was the uncut and honest documentary. Besides someone mentioned the footage was in there.
Quote from: appleguy on Nov 02, 2010, 07:04:01 PM
Ah, found the crew documents and the ash science reports on disc 6.
Are there any other easter eggs I'm missing?
There are supposed to be 4 easter-eggs on Disc 6. The other two are from the Quadrilogy. I'm still searching them. I wonder if they can be accessed via the menu or via bookmark only.
I say we pin Troy down and beat him with a phone book until he tells us ;D
Quote from: Vulhala on Nov 04, 2010, 03:21:28 PM
I say we pin Troy down and beat him with a phone book until he tells us ;D
No need to pin me down. I already gave you one you need in clue form... H.R. Giger's Workshop... the answer's
right there.
maybe if we select Giger's Workshop and.click right?
Anyone read about Aliens 3D? That could of been really interesting.
What's Aliens 3D?
A proposed attraction ride.
Never heard of it. :( What's it about?
QuoteNever heard of it. ??? What's it about?
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Nov 05, 2010, 02:57:53 PM
Aliens.
In 3D.
Spoiler
:D
Both on disc six:
Under Alien
Highlight Gigers workshop and click right it hilights an icon which gives you tha ash science report.
Do the same with I think the casting alien bit and get the crew dossiers
As for the other two...who knows...No really who knows?
Blu-Ray.com Review (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/5090/#Review) of the Anthology. Reading it right now. :)
Quote from: Troy on Nov 05, 2010, 01:58:45 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Nov 04, 2010, 03:21:28 PM
I say we pin Troy down and beat him with a phone book until he tells us ;D
No need to pin me down. I already gave you one you need in clue form... H.R. Giger's Workshop... the answer's right there.
We found this one already, but we're still searching the easter eggs from the Quadrilogy. ???
Quote from: appleguy on Nov 06, 2010, 01:25:18 AM
Both on disc six:
Under Alien
Highlight Gigers workshop and click right it hilights an icon which gives you tha ash science report.
Do the same with I think the casting alien bit and get the crew dossiers
As for the other two...who knows...No really who knows?
From thedigitalbits.com:
"
That includes the original audio commentaries as well as the new ones recorded for the 2003 Quadrilogy release, AND the original Easter eggs. (There are 4 Easter eggs in all on Disc Six of the Anthology: 2 from the original Alien DVD - the crew dossiers and xenomorph life cycle - and the 2 from the Quad set.) "
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviewshd/bdreviews102210.html
I just finished watching the Alien 3 Workprint and the Blu Ray blows the Quad out of the water when it comes to the new sound mix. I'll put these in spoiler tags just in case others want to be surprised:
Spoiler
I liked how they added new background noises such as when Junior gets killed you not only hear him scream, but hear the alien screeching and tearing him apart followed by more screaming. Also, added a bone crunching sound when Golic bites the dust.
But this feels like a complete version of the movie now with the fixed dialog and added sounds.
This might've already been answered but I'm too lazy to go back and try to figure out the right combinations of words in the search function for a 90 page thread.
On the Alien DVD, how fast does it say the Alien moves? I have an ancient plasma screen TV as well as a PS3 for the the blue ray player and neither gives me a particularly high quality image of that screen.
So you're having trouble Extracting one of the easter eggs?
So pretty much I am amazed by everything I've seen on the anthology so far. I've only got A:R to go now and too be honest I'm quite excited to see it.
Having trouble extracting the remaining two easter eggs. Got the science report and crew evaluations.
God I hate the fold out book the UK version has. Why can't it be a book with pages like the last one? I have to unfold this metre long monstrosity to get at my discs. Do those assbags at Fox think this is cool?
I guess the US and the UK switched places. The US DVD set was foldout, now it's book-like. The UK DVD set was book-like, now it's fold-out, :P
Quote from: appleguy on Nov 07, 2010, 10:35:23 PM
Having trouble extracting the remaining two easter eggs. Got the science report and crew evaluations.
Dr. Gediman is an expert at Extracting things like Queens...
Thanks for the tip. ;)
Eh, made a mistake, he already got the winners. :-\ Sorry guys.
Ah well, thanks for keeping an eye out for us. ;)
Still can't find it. Is this disc six? I've checked all the alien ressurection section and found dick-all
Quote from: appleguy on Nov 08, 2010, 11:08:47 PM
Still can't find it. Is this disc six? I've checked all the alien ressurection section and found dick-all
Yes. Disc six. Dig deeper, Agent Appleguy... if you get the image in your head, maybe you'll be able to produce it.
Ah found it! Some interview with David Prior about playing an alien in resurrection.
Now for the last one...
EDIT
Fount it!!!
A boy and his powerloader.
Is that it? Four then?
You guys would give help by saying how you get to those easter eggs... :P
Quote from: appleguy on Nov 09, 2010, 03:31:38 PM
Ah found it! Some interview with David Prior about playing an alien in resurrection.
Now for the last one...
EDIT
Fount it!!!
A boy and his powerloader.
Is that it? Four then?
If these easter eggs are supposed to be all new, then I'm not sure if you got it, A Boy and his Powerloader was on the older discs I think. 'Saw it on Youtube.
How do you get A Boy and his Powerloader on the Quadrilogy set? ???
I'm afraid I can't answer that. I got the movies but on a bootleg version with the movies in good quality but no special features. :'(
DONT BASH ME OH NOES
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 09, 2010, 09:31:55 PM
How do you get A Boy and his Powerloader on the Quadrilogy set? ???
"
The first is found on the "Aliens" bonus disc. From the main menu, click on "Post-Production". Once in, highlight "The Final Countdown" and press up. Hit enter to watch Van Ling discuss a "power loader" costume he built and the beginning of his career with James Cameron."
Source: dvdtalk.com (http://www.dvdtalk.com/eggs/read.php?ID=206)
I don't get the hint of Troy regarding the two quad easter eggs... Dr. Gediman extracting the Queen? Get the image in my head and produce it... Digging deeper. Do I have to search in a bonus feature?
Just do a Google search for Alien Anthology easter eggs.
Quote from: SiL on Nov 10, 2010, 05:39:50 AM
Just do a Google search for Alien Anthology easter eggs.
That's the first thing I did, but there aren't any information at the moment. That's why I'm asking here. :P
^That's unfortunate, but very true as google has rarely ever helped me find any easter eggs. :(
Check daily (or weekly, how you want to) this (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2447/alienquad.html) page. I'm sure someone will report them.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Nov 10, 2010, 03:15:53 PM
Check daily (or weekly, how you want to) this (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2447/alienquad.html) page. I'm sure someone will report them.
Not necessary anymore. Changing the menu language to English helped a lot. Here are the locations of all four easter-eggs on Disc 6. They are alway on the right.
Alien > Production > H.R. Giger's Workshop
Alien > Pre Production > Cast Portrait Gallery
Aliens > Production > Production Image Galleries > Final Battle and Epilogue
Alien Resurrection > Production > Production Image Galleries > Extracting the Queen
Enjoy. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVwo2roF4M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVwo2roF4M#ws)
Contest on winning one of the free egg boxsets. The contest?.....design the contest. I don't know how many of you still don't have it, but here's a possible chance. I myself am wondering if I want this, because as silly as it sounds, I really dont like the egg version that much.
I love it when he says the eggy-eggy box set. :D Are the limited editions he's giving away Australian or US? ???
Yeah, that I'm not sure of. In the description, it says the Anthology will release on the 9th or something, which obviously isn't true for people in other countries.
i want that need a hug t-shirt :( i saw a guy at a concert i went to on sunday wearing one,
You could get it on ebay. Get one before I change my mind and get it myself, seriously.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-SDCC-Comic-Con-Exclusive-Alien-Facehugger-T-shirt-/150518263338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230b966e2a (http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-SDCC-Comic-Con-Exclusive-Alien-Facehugger-T-shirt-/150518263338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230b966e2a)
yeah i found that one, international shipping was too high :( you go get it yourself :)
Finally got around to watching all of the films. I am very, very happy with the quality of this set.
I think the films looked incredible. Absolutely great.
The weakest in quality, in my opinion, was Resurrection. But I still felt like it looked pretty dang good.
So... I don't do ratings.
But I'd give it a solid 10 out of 10, if I were to rate it... Which I just did.
Still haven't watched any of the films on Blu-Ray yet! It's been sitting in my movie cabinet for far too long. Hope to bust them out this weekend. :)
Quote from: Cellien on Nov 16, 2010, 04:09:21 PM
Still haven't watched any of the films on Blu-Ray yet! It's been sitting in my movie cabinet for far too long. Hope to bust them out this weekend. :)
me neither, but i had seen them quite recently, i mostly bought it to have and for the egg, obviously next time i watch them i will use the blu rays though.
Oh nice, I didn't get the Epic Egg edition.
epic is right ;D
I hope to get the egg edition. ;)
i forgot to mention, i found one of those need a hug shirts on ebay and got it for £4.49!! inc postage
^also you better hurry up predxeno, they're ltd edition so if you wait too long, you'll have to settle with a pre-owned and more-expensive-than-they-are-now one, same with me and the alien head for the quad, i couldn't afford it at the time, and they are only now coming back down to a similar price they were to start with, and even then you are going to get tatty packaging, if any, etc.
Don't worry, I got the one on the ebay auction; it's in new condition. ;D
I'm hopefully getting the Egg edition for Christmas from Play.com. Hopefully.
I'm trying to convince my mom to get it for me on Christmas, but so far she says no cause she already bought the Alien Quadrilogy on DVD and I'd only be buying the same movies again; something I've done many times previously with all the different editions. I need support from the AVP community to give me stuff I can use to convince my mom to get the Alien Anthology or convince that it's different from the Alien Quadrilogy DVD set. I heard that the movies were completely remastered and look better than ever; is there a really big difference?
From what I've seen, huge.
Also, lots of new special features. Just tell her there's 60+ hours of bonus material too. :P
Yeah, my mom's not big on "Special Features". Apparently, the only thing worth seeing on a movie DVD is the movie itself. I know, she should really open her mind. Is the movie watching experience any different? That'll probably be a good way to get to her. I heard that the remastering makes these "old" movies look like they were filmed "yesterday".
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 16, 2010, 05:20:59 PM
Yeah, my mom's not big on "Special Features". Apparently, the only thing worth seeing on a movie DVD is the movie itself. I know, she should really open her mind. Is the movie watching experience any different? That'll probably be a good way to get to her. I heard that the remastering makes these "old" movies look like they were filmed "yesterday".
Surely it's about what you like not what she likes if it's a gift for you?
Apparently, my mom is a firm believer of not wasting money. In her eyes, buying the same movie twice even if it's a different edition is "a waste if money." Can anyone help me fight this logic?
Well it is a waste of money, but I'm a home theater/movie enthusiast so it's one of the places I choose to throw away my money. :D
Say to her you'll never ask again for it.
OR
Work out the money you need.
If you get some enjoyment out of something, how can it ever be labeled as "a waste of money"?! Fight back!
Quote from: Daz_85 on Nov 16, 2010, 06:09:23 PM
If you get some enjoyment out of something, how can it ever be labeled as "a waste of money"?! Fight back!
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Quote from: predxeno on Nov 16, 2010, 05:17:33 PM
I'm trying to convince my mom to get it for me on Christmas, but so far she says no cause she already bought the Alien Quadrilogy on DVD and I'd only be buying the same movies again; something I've done many times previously with all the different editions. I need support from the AVP community to give me stuff I can use to convince my mom to get the Alien Anthology or convince that it's different from the Alien Quadrilogy DVD set. I heard that the movies were completely remastered and look better than ever; is there a really big difference?
Buy it yourself. Save yourself a headache.
Ask for the money, then buy it yourself.
Or something.
sell the quad and give the money to your mum to go towards it.
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 17, 2010, 03:16:28 AM
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 16, 2010, 11:21:24 PM
There's a contest to win one of the Avatar Extended Collector's Edition for Blu-Ray or DVD here:
http://www.ugo.com/ (http://www.ugo.com/)
I won!!! ;D One Avatar Extended Collector's Edition Blu-Ray for me. My winning word: Hometree. That sounds like one beautiful word to me right now. :D I guess I can use the money I saved from actually buying the discs for the Limited Edition Alien Anthology; might help convince my mom to get it for me on Christmas. Here's hoping. ;)
Just to make sure; is the general concensus here that the limited edition Alien Anthology will only get more expensive, not more cheap as more time passes?
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 17, 2010, 05:21:26 AM
Just to make sure; is the general concensus here that the limited edition Alien Anthology will only get more expensive, not more cheap as more time passes?
the egg for sure, the non-egg version will get cheaper, but yeah, the egg will definately get more expensive,
Any chance for a decreased price for the Christmas holiday?
Boxing day, yeah, most likely.
Boxing day? ???
Here's another chance to get the Alien Anthoogy Facehugger shirt that they had at the SDCC and other places. No international shipping, unfortunately. :(
http://cgi.ebay.com/Alien-Anthology-Need-Hug-LargeT-Shirt-SDCC-Comic-Con-/250727204302?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a608185ce (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alien-Anthology-Need-Hug-LargeT-Shirt-SDCC-Comic-Con-/250727204302?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a608185ce)
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 17, 2010, 09:38:35 PM
Boxing day? ???
...
Seriously? Ok, please read this. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day)
It's not observed in the US (where I live), that's why I don't know of it.
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 17, 2010, 10:11:10 PM
Here's another chance to get the Alien Anthoogy Facehugger shirt that they had at the SDCC and other places. No international shipping, unfortunately. :(
http://cgi.ebay.com/Alien-Anthology-Need-Hug-LargeT-Shirt-SDCC-Comic-Con-/250727204302?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a608185ce (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alien-Anthology-Need-Hug-LargeT-Shirt-SDCC-Comic-Con-/250727204302?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a608185ce)
i already got one for £4.49 ;D
Nice. ;D
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 18, 2010, 03:18:53 PM
Nice. ;D
yeah i found it as an already finished auction on ebay, but not a single person had bid! so i messaged the owner and asked if they were relisting, which they did, i bid a maximum of £8.50 (+£1.50 P+P) but the starting bid was £2.99+£1.50 and since i was the only bidder, i won and got it nice and cheap.
unfortunately it is only a large, which i do fit into, but i am quite tall and broad shouldered and large t-shirts feel a bit short in the body and tight on the shoulders, but that's just personal preference
Yeah, I often prefer meduim shirts to large. These promotion shirts are always large or extra large.
yeah i meant i would have prefered XL, i like my shirts to be baggy, but oh well.
I like my shirts medium cause they seem slimmer and seem to fit me better, the baggy shirts...they just make me look bigger. My mom likes that, me... :-\
Jean Pierre Jeunet not happy with the new Alien Resurrection bluray transfer.
"As for the "Alien Anthology" bluray box set, the adds says: "In bluray, everyone can hear you scream."
Damn straight they can! A cry of rage! Contrary to what Fox have said here and there, the filmmakers haven't been involved in the restoration process, at least I haven't. From what've I heard, Fox have been working on this thing for two years . It seems that Americans have never heard of something called denoising. Let's just say that the bluray looks like an average DVD."
http://www.jpjeunet-siteofficiel.com/blog/?p=321 (http://www.jpjeunet-siteofficiel.com/blog/?p=321)
Quote from: Stringer_Pred on Nov 18, 2010, 04:36:30 PM
Jean Pierre Jeunet not happy with the new Alien Resurrection bluray transfer.
"As for the "Alien Anthology" bluray box set, the adds says: "In bluray, everyone can hear you scream."
Damn straight they can! A cry of rage! Contrary to what Fox have said here and there, the filmmakers haven't been involved in the restoration process, at least I haven't. From what've I heard, Fox have been working on this thing for two years . It seems that Americans have never heard of something called denoising. Let's just say that the bluray looks like an average DVD."
http://www.jpjeunet-siteofficiel.com/blog/?p=321 (http://www.jpjeunet-siteofficiel.com/blog/?p=321)
FOX no care 'bout Res.
Oh well.
This page that A:R is the "secret weapon" of the set, i.e. it's very good.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/27/five-days-with-the-alien-anthology-day-four/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/27/five-days-with-the-alien-anthology-day-four/)
I really don't know why they've shitalldonewowweredoingitawesomehahahaha with the first two films and didn't do the same for the latter two. I didn't see the films (only got shots), but still.... Resurrection could have been loads better, from what I have seen from the caps.
Quote from: Stringer_Pred on Nov 18, 2010, 04:36:30 PM
Jean Pierre Jeunet not happy with the new Alien Resurrection bluray transfer.
"As for the "Alien Anthology" bluray box set, the adds says: "In bluray, everyone can hear you scream."
Damn straight they can! A cry of rage! Contrary to what Fox have said here and there, the filmmakers haven't been involved in the restoration process, at least I haven't. From what've I heard, Fox have been working on this thing for two years . It seems that Americans have never heard of something called denoising. Let's just say that the bluray looks like an average DVD."
http://www.jpjeunet-siteofficiel.com/blog/?p=321 (http://www.jpjeunet-siteofficiel.com/blog/?p=321)
I'll be honest, it doesn't bug me that much because I'm not a Res fan. But sucks for those who are.
I have yet to check out the Resurrection transfer. Alien 3 looks fantastic even if it doesn't quite measure up to the first two discs in terms of image quality.
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 18, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
This page that A:R is the "secret weapon" of the set, i.e. it's very good.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/27/five-days-with-the-alien-anthology-day-four/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/27/five-days-with-the-alien-anthology-day-four/)
QuoteI'm 100% committed to the argument that Jean Pierre Jeunet's Alien Resurrection is not only a better film than Alien 3, it's actually the secret weapon of the series.
no thank you.
is alien3 good enough?
Started trawling through this night.
Aliens looks very nice.
Aliens Nostromo Dossier
Parker, Dennis Monroe
Brett, Samuel Elias
Kane, Gilbert Ward
Lambert, Joan Marie
Arthur DALLAS Coblenz
Ripley, Ellen Louise
(Canonicity of this could be in question due to the proliferation of obvious Easter eggs, the fact none of the dates fit, and how much actually appears in the film)
The marine helmet cam montage offers extra footage not seen in the film - though nothing mind blowing. Computer graphic montage bears further examination with the maps.
Deleted scene montage for Alien offers the odd deleted line of dialogue.
Burke scene isn't great and isn't terrible. It's so short it wouldn't have messed with the pacing, but Reiser doesn't really pull it off.
Extra deleted scene from Aien entering the Derelict. Dallas (sorry, 'Arthur') comments it look like a lamb roast leftover. Also extra footage of them setting up the tripod and Kane starting his descent. About 90 seconds of new stuff at a guess.
And they used a bunch of stuff from my Timeline website in the menus. ;D
Now to actually sit and watch the films.
Quote from: SM on Nov 19, 2010, 09:54:54 PM
Started trawling through this night.
Aliens looks very nice.
Aliens Nostromo Dossier
Parker, Dennis Monroe
Brett, Samuel Elias
Kane, Gilbert Ward
Lambert, Joan Marie
Arthur DALLAS Coblenz
Ripley, Ellen Louise
(Canonicity of this could be in question due to the proliferation of obvious Easter eggs, the fact none of the dates fit, and how much actually appears in the film)
The marine helmet cam montage offers extra footage not seen in the film - though nothing mind blowing. Computer graphic montage bears further examination with the maps.
Deleted scene montage for Alien offers the odd deleted line of dialogue.
Burke scene isn't great and isn't terrible. It's so short it wouldn't have messed with the pacing, but Reiser doesn't really pull it off.
Extra deleted scene from Aien entering the Derelict. Dallas (sorry, 'Arthur') comments it look like a lamb roast leftover. Also extra footage of them setting up the tripod and Kane starting his descent. About 90 seconds of new stuff at a guess.
And they used a bunch of stuff from my Timeline website in the menus. ;D
Now to actually sit and watch the films.
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Quote from: SM on Nov 19, 2010, 09:54:54 PM
Extra deleted scene from Aien entering the Derelict. Dallas (sorry, 'Arthur') comments it look like a lamb roast leftover. Also extra footage of them setting up the tripod and Kane starting his descent. About 90 seconds of new stuff at a guess.
That stuff was on the quad too, at least on the US version it was.
One thing I don't get is why the deleted scene of the alien approaching Lambert from the Legacy DVD doesn't seem to be on there. Part of it is shown in one of the documentaries, but I expected it to show up in the additional deleted scenes section. There is a cool new angle of the alien from that scene in one of the enhancement pods, though.
My aunt kinda dropped the ball the other day and told me I'm getting this for Christmas. I'm assuming it's the egg edition, 'cause that's what I asked for. ;D
QuoteThat stuff was on the quad too, at least on the US version it was.
I've since found that out. Woulda thought I woulda looked at absolutely everything numerous times over the years, but somehow I missed this! >:(
QuoteOne thing I don't get is why the deleted scene of the alien approaching Lambert from the Legacy DVD doesn't seem to be on there. Part of it is shown in one of the documentaries, but I expected it to show up in the additional deleted scenes section. There is a cool new angle of the alien from that scene in one of the enhancement pods, though.
You mean the crabwalk bit? Pretty sure its in the LD archive (disk 6 I think).
Foxconnect is selling limited edition for $119! :o Is this going to last forever or is it a Thanksgiving Special sorta thing? ???
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 21, 2010, 04:26:11 AM
Foxconnect is selling limited edition for $119! :o Is this going to last forever or is it a Thanksgiving Special sorta thing? ???
is that a good deal? if so i doubt it will last forever. limited edition stuff's prices are normally all over the place. remember, it is limited edition so they WILL run out some day, probably sooner rather than later.
They're also giving away a free limited edition 75th Anniversary Fox Alien poster if you buy it. Sounds nice; I hope they still have that for Christmas. Here's hoping.
The basic set (sans Alien/ egg statue - which I wasn't interested in anyway) was selling for AUD$79 last week. And the Australian dollar is around parity with the US at the moment. Amazon has it for $69.99 until Nov 27.
Quote from: SM on Nov 22, 2010, 10:32:48 PM
The basic set (sans Alien/ egg statue - which I wasn't interested in anyway) was selling for AUD$79 last week. And the Australian dollar is around parity with the US at the moment. Amazon has it for $69.99 until Nov 27.
I haven't even gotten this yet but I'll be ordering the UK release which has a far lower price in comparison to Amazon USA.
Just confirm it'll work for your region first.
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 21, 2010, 04:26:11 AM
Foxconnect is selling limited edition for $119! :o Is this going to last forever or is it a Thanksgiving Special sorta thing? ???
If you bought the Alien Anthology from Fox Connect, you should receive in about 3 weeks from now...
Quote from: SM on Nov 28, 2010, 10:39:35 PM
Just confirm it'll work for your region first.
Oh it's Region A/B/C with the SD extras in 480i/p resolution.
For ALIEN, I actually prefer some random persons custom 130+ minute version. For ALIENS, I prefer the Special Edition, ALIEN3 (can't do the cubed looking thing) is the Special Assembly Cut. No comment for ALIEN: Resurrection.
I'm keeping my 20th Anniversary Edition of ALIEN of course.
After watching the first half of Alien last night, the thing is so f**king awesomely crisp there's no way any random fan cut could ever compare.
Question, how is the "Facehugger" edition?
Does it open like every other version or are there differences?
Opens up just the like R2/4 Quadrilogy box. Though with only 6 disks would be less likely to fall apart.
so do these films hold up in blu-ray or do they fall apart?
The ones that matter are elevated to new heights.
Let me guess; that's just Alien and Aliens. :P
Durr. And Alien^3 looks great generally but has a couple of issues that are exacerbated by the change in quality.
Well, then again, newsflash.
Well, I just finished watching them all in glorious BluRay on the ps3. OMG!! Alien could have been released yesterday, so much clarity. I loved the directors cut of Alien 3. Never seen that version before and it was so true to the book in every way. Tied into the series much better than the theatrical release.
Quote from: Fujimaster on Dec 01, 2010, 01:59:07 PM
Never seen that version before and it was so true to the book in every way.
You are aware these films were not based on books, correct?
Quote from: Fujimaster on Dec 01, 2010, 01:59:07 PM
Never seen that version before and it was so true to the book in every way.
You do realise that the book was in fact based on the film?
He probably meant the special edition was closer to the book and matched more of its storyline.
Quote from: SM on Nov 30, 2010, 10:42:44 PM
Opens up just the like R2/4 Quadrilogy box. Though with only 6 disks would be less likely to fall apart.
I don't own the R2/4 Quadrilogy in first place :-[, so I don't know how it opens.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Dec 01, 2010, 04:12:30 PM
Quote from: SM on Nov 30, 2010, 10:42:44 PM
Opens up just the like R2/4 Quadrilogy box. Though with only 6 disks would be less likely to fall apart.
I don't own the R2/4 Quadrilogy in first place :-[, so I don't know how it opens.
It opens like this:
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Nice, but I prefer how the original one, the cover is so damn cooler.
Hope that at least there will be some subtitles... distributors never seemed to care. :S
EDIT: I remember one edition of the Anthology with the "Alien" cover that opened like a booklet. My memory fooling me again or is there actually something like that?
QuoteNice, but I prefer how the original one, the cover is so damn cooler.
That IS the original one.
Maybe he means the Region 1 cover design?
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A cover which, to me, looks like it belongs to something Stargate related.
Hurr to me, I meant the cover of the Anthology with the sideview of a Giger Alien head... which wasn't the original at all, sorry.
Quote from: Fujimaster on Dec 01, 2010, 01:59:07 PM
Well, I just finished watching them all in glorious BluRay on the ps3. OMG!! Alien could have been released yesterday, so much clarity. I loved the directors cut of Alien 3. Never seen that version before and it was so true to the book in every way. Tied into the series much better than the theatrical release.
You do realise David Fincher has disowned ALIEN³, right? It's the Special Assembly Cut with added ADR finally. Wished it was scanned at 4K though instead of using the pre-existing HD masters.
So after an argument with the Mrs, I finally got my hands on mine last night, 2 weeks early. Couldn't bring myself to watch any of the films though so I just watched the enhancement pods.
BTW, where do I find the Burke coccoon scene?
Vul you denied her the joy of watching you open it on X-Mas ;)
The argument wasn't about that though! I knew I was getting it anyway, but she just came downstairs and gave it to me last night then stormed off. Then later in the evening she said that she was dissapointed that I'd opened it and watch it, and I was like "WTF did you expect? I'm a geek!" :D
As so often on here...you made me lol
so...true on the geek part...this from another geek ;)
Quote from: Vulhala on Dec 10, 2010, 01:16:29 PM
BTW, where do I find the Burke coccoon scene?
I think I read that it's in Disc 6.
Yes it's on disk 6.
Also there's a pic of it in The Official ALIENS Movie Magazine copyright 1986 O'Quinn Studios on p.40 .
The caption reads "In a scene of a poetic justice(that may be cut from the final film) Burke (Paul Reiser) endures alien agony. Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) confronts him."
please excuse the format stray ;)
OMG havent watched disc 6 yet. Is it an actual scene or just talk about it? I always knew about this from the novelisation of the movie.
From what I've heard, it's an actual scene.
The still Darwinsgirl mentioned along with another still were in the Quad box, so have been around for sometime (the first still for 24 years).
Disk 6 on the Anothology has the actual scene.
Man there's been some crazy sales on this set recently. Amazon UK has it for $40 shipped to the U.S. :o I paid $80 or $90 for it about a month ago.
Currently £24.99 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/dp/product/B003AQBYUG/277-7000098-1726817/277-2550970-3362247?t=sdfp-21&SubscriptionId=0AKK26D74VRPDADHKP02&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B003AQBYUG&tag=sdfp-21 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/dp/product/B003AQBYUG/277-7000098-1726817/277-2550970-3362247?t=sdfp-21&SubscriptionId=0AKK26D74VRPDADHKP02&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B003AQBYUG&tag=sdfp-21)
I bought the limited edition egg set from FoxConnect yesterday for $120, also got a free limited edition Fox 75th Anniversary poster featuring the original Alien movie as well. ;D
http://www.foxconnect.com/alien-anthology-comicon-the-blu-ray-widescreen.html (http://www.foxconnect.com/alien-anthology-comicon-the-blu-ray-widescreen.html)
Quote from: Cellien on Dec 15, 2010, 06:32:55 PM
Man there's been some crazy sales on this set recently. Amazon UK has it for $40 shipped to the U.S. :o I paid $80 or $90 for it about a month ago.
Currently £24.99 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/dp/product/B003AQBYUG/277-7000098-1726817/277-2550970-3362247?t=sdfp-21&SubscriptionId=0AKK26D74VRPDADHKP02&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B003AQBYUG&tag=sdfp-21 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray/dp/product/B003AQBYUG/277-7000098-1726817/277-2550970-3362247?t=sdfp-21&SubscriptionId=0AKK26D74VRPDADHKP02&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B003AQBYUG&tag=sdfp-21)
Should drop down even more after Crimbo. And if it hits that magical £17.99 price tag, then I might get it.
I shoulda waited. :D
It was worth every penny of that 40 quid. No regrets.
Also does anyone have a Blu-ray drive and can take screencaps?
May I just say how much bringing this out on Bluray has reignited by burning hatred and feelings of betrayal towards the format.
why do you hate bluray so much?
Because it doesn't work basically. All Bluray Disks are encoded in 24hz, meaning that you need a TV and a Bluray player that can display a signal in 24hz or a multiple of it, or you get noticeable 'judder' when there is a pan shot, like the movie is sticking. As of right now, it's really only projectors that can display them properly, and having spent £600 on a TV, £300 on a PS3 and £250 on a surround sound kit, I don't feel I should have to pay out extra.
They're essentially something that is already broken, and although Sony could patch the PS3 to convert 24hz, they haven't in the 3 years the console has been out, so they probably never will. Sky HD on the other hand, cost me £60 a month, and displays everything in 50hz. The picture difference is immense. I have Inception on Bluray, but I still paid out to get it from box office when I watched it for the first time because I knew the picture problems from the Bluray would ruin my enjoyment of the film.
Quote from: Vulhala on Dec 16, 2010, 11:09:09 AM
Because it doesn't work basically. All Bluray Disks are encoded in 24hz, meaning that you need a TV and a Bluray player that can display a signal in 24hz or a multiple of it, or you get noticeable 'judder' when there is a pan shot, like the movie is sticking. As of right now, it's really only projectors that can display them properly, and having spent £600 on a TV, £300 on a PS3 and £250 on a surround sound kit, I don't feel I should have to pay out extra.
They're essentially something that is already broken, and although Sony could patch the PS3 to convert 24hz, they haven't in the 3 years the console has been out, so they probably never will. Sky HD on the other hand, cost me £60 a month, and displays everything in 50hz. The picture difference is immense. I have Inception on Bluray, but I still paid out to get it from box office when I watched it for the first time because I knew the picture problems from the Bluray would ruin my enjoyment of the film.
i've never noticed that, however i do notice exactly the same issue you describe on upscaled DVDs sometimes
Pop Aliens in and watch the pan shot scene of the Sulaco on the way to LV426. I actually skip that part when I watch it as it pisses me off so much.
What size TV do you have BTW?
a 32 inch (Samsung), so i guess it's not as noticable as it is on your bigger screen. (i hope yours is bigger, because if you spent £600 on a 32in, you were either ripped off or you are visiting us from the year 2003
Nah, it's 46in :D
i wish i had room for a 46in TV :D my 32 spans the space between my desk and a chest of drawers, with no room to spare :(
If I'm honest, it's way to big for my living room. It looks ridiculous :D
nice ;D
i still occasionally enter competitions to win big TV's god forbid i ever won, i'd be in so much trouble, i'd probably have to sell it :(
I can't say I have a problem with it. I'm only wondering why I never brought a player earlier. I'm extremely impressed.
Quote from: Vulhala on Dec 16, 2010, 11:09:09 AM
Because it doesn't work basically. All Bluray Disks are encoded in 24hz, meaning that you need a TV and a Bluray player that can display a signal in 24hz or a multiple of it, or you get noticeable 'judder' when there is a pan shot, like the movie is sticking. As of right now, it's really only projectors that can display them properly, and having spent £600 on a TV, £300 on a PS3 and £250 on a surround sound kit, I don't feel I should have to pay out extra.
They're essentially something that is already broken, and although Sony could patch the PS3 to convert 24hz, they haven't in the 3 years the console has been out, so they probably never will. Sky HD on the other hand, cost me £60 a month, and displays everything in 50hz. The picture difference is immense. I have Inception on Bluray, but I still paid out to get it from box office when I watched it for the first time because I knew the picture problems from the Bluray would ruin my enjoyment of the film.
I am a total idiot when it comes to specs like these, so could you say it again; in idiot language so that I can understand? :D
European TV's all support 50hz playback as standard, and therefore all TV signals and R2 DVD's are locked to display at that native format. Regionless BluRays run at 24hz and mutiples thereof (48hz, 72hz etc), which few TV's here fully support. What happens is, during playback, the PS3 BluRay player has to repeat one frame every cycle, as the TV needs that extra frame to display correctly. Which makes the picture noticeably 'judder' during pan shots.
It's the fault of the PS3. There's no reaon why it shouldn't be able to display 24hz correctly.
So a PS3 playihng Blu-Rays isn't as good as a Blu-Ray player? :o
No. With the hardware it has, it should easily be the best on the market even now. It's even something that could be patched, but Sony just haven't done it.
Then blame the ps3 not the format? can't believe you tried to make me share your pain by getting a ps3.
Yeah, I was a little hasty blaming the format. When I looked into it a little bit further earlier I realised my mistake.
BluRay, we have no beef.
Sony.....it's on.
It's not really the PS3 or Blu-Ray format that's an issue, it's a limitation of your TV. Film is 24p and Blu-Ray is just giving the most accurate picture possible. You can try setting your PS3 to a different refresh rate to see if it helps. I'm in the U.S. so I'm not completely sure if it can switch to 50hz, but according to this link you can.
http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/support/movies/detail/linked224928/item124744/Adjust-50-Hz-Video-Output-settings/ (http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/support/movies/detail/linked224928/item124744/Adjust-50-Hz-Video-Output-settings/)
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 16, 2010, 10:21:44 AM
It was worth every penny of that 40 quid. No regrets.
Also does anyone have a Blu-ray drive and can take screencaps?
I have 720p rips, they are encoded in smaller files, but in 720p native resolution. Still better than DVD, they look great. I can take screencaps of those.
Quote from: Vulhala on Dec 16, 2010, 02:23:26 PM
European TV's all support 50hz playback as standard, and therefore all TV signals and R2 DVD's are locked to display at that native format. Regionless BluRays run at 24hz and mutiples thereof (48hz, 72hz etc), which few TV's here fully support. What happens is, during playback, the PS3 BluRay player has to repeat one frame every cycle, as the TV needs that extra frame to display correctly. Which makes the picture noticeably 'judder' during pan shots.
It's the fault of the PS3. There's no reaon why it shouldn't be able to display 24hz correctly.
I believe you are referring to PAL. It's a hardware limitation, so firmware wouldn't help. There is a PS3 PAL version and a NTSC version.
Since you have NTSC PS3 and a PAL TV it will not work properly. A PAL PS3 can play your region 2 DVD's and Blu's as well as region free blu's. Sony is a major movie production company, so they are part of the group that came up with the whole region coding system. you need to get a PAL blu ray player for cheap.
Actually the PS3 CAN output in 24Hz mode, and has done (via update) for a while!
http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/support/movies/detail/linked224928/item68550/Adjust-BD-1080p-24Hz-Output-%28HDMI%29-settings/ (http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/support/movies/detail/linked224928/item68550/Adjust-BD-1080p-24Hz-Output-%28HDMI%29-settings/)
I've seen a Blu-ray played from the PS3 on a 42" Plasma HDTV (with 24Hz enabled on both equipment) and it was stunning.
While it is annoying making sure all your new equipment is 24hz compatible, once you have it all together it's fantastic.
I believe his problem was that he was trying to watch movies in 24p on his non-compliant TV which causes judder.
I honestly don't notice this problem with Blu-Ray. I have an HD tv and a Blu-Ray player, and my films look amazing in there.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 16, 2010, 01:52:01 PM
I can't say I have a problem with it. I'm only wondering why I never brought a player earlier. I'm extremely impressed.
Ditto.
Although I held off earlier until I practically every player also had normal upscaled DVD playback and the prices started to drop. Alien, Aliens, 2001 all look awesome (though the backdrop for the Dawn of Man stuff is now too clear, in that you can see the grubby projection screen). Even watching Star Wars or LOTR on upsclaed DVD look freaking sweet. Same with a bunch of Miyazaki DVDs I've watched recently. 60" plasma HD - the only way to go! ;D
Mmhm. Mullets have never looked so lush.
Quote from: Cellien on Dec 16, 2010, 06:55:52 PM
I believe his problem was that he was trying to watch movies in 24p on his non-compliant TV which causes judder.
In a nutshell, this. I need a new TV as I'm going 3D in March/April anyway. I can wait :D
Quote from: SM on Dec 16, 2010, 10:51:08 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 16, 2010, 01:52:01 PM
I can't say I have a problem with it. I'm only wondering why I never brought a player earlier. I'm extremely impressed.
Ditto.
Although I held off earlier until I practically every player also had normal upscaled DVD playback and the prices started to drop. Alien, Aliens, 2001 all look awesome (though the backdrop for the Dawn of Man stuff is now too clear, in that you can see the grubby projection screen). Even watching Star Wars or LOTR on upsclaed DVD look freaking sweet. Same with a bunch of Miyazaki DVDs I've watched recently. 60" plasma HD - the only way to go! ;D
There's one Blu-Ray so far I've encountered that is absolutely dreadful. 28 Days Later is such a bad picture due to the type of cameras used to film it makes it better off watching the DVD. The jump to Blu-Ray just makes it more obvious how much digital artifacting there is. Awesome movie, terrible picture (which I know was somewhat intended).
edit: typo
Just got the limited edition today. I can't wait until Christmas to open and watch it, so I'll see it now. ;D One thing though, when I took the Egg out, apparently the 4 padded surfaces on the bottom weren't glued on well and one of them stuck to the bottom of the box. I've been thinking about taking it out and gluing it back on, but it's stuck real tight. Do these pads make any real difference in protecting the statue? If not, I might leave it there. What's the best way to fix this problem anyway? I know I planned on simply taking it out and gluing it back, but is there a better way to fix this problem? Is contacting foxconnect.com about this overdoing it, I mean, this does seem kinda small, but I don't want to risk this small thing leading into a bigger thing like having the entire statue somehow break.
EDIT: My bluray player doesn't seem to be able to play the discs. I remember how the US has the discs inside a book instead of a fold-out. My egg edition has the fold-out, does this mean it's from another region or are all limited editions like this?
You did make sure you got the correct Region discs before you brought it, right?
i'm pretty sure the anth is region free,
Oh, nevermind then.
I got the Alien Anthology from http://www.foxconnect.com (http://www.foxconnect.com).
What kind of BR player do you have? Make/model?
All I know right now is that it's by Vizio; I have no idea how to find the model number or how updated the firmware is.
Google 'Vizio issues'.
Not good stuff mate.
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 18, 2010, 02:46:58 AM
All I know right now is that it's by Vizio; I have no idea how to find the model number or how updated the firmware is.
That really sucks that it doesn't play. I do know that if any recent movies won't play it's because it needs a firmware update. If it connects to the internet then you can do it that way or you can go to their website and check, but they might not have one too. I know that a lot of people are having a lot of problems with their Vizio blu ray players.
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 17, 2010, 10:00:07 PM
One thing though, when I took the Egg out, apparently the 4 padded surfaces on the bottom weren't glued on well and one of them stuck to the bottom of the box. I've been thinking about taking it out and gluing it back on, but it's stuck real tight. Do these pads make any real difference in protecting the statue? If not, I might leave it there. What's the best way to fix this problem anyway? I know I planned on simply taking it out and gluing it back, but is there a better way to fix this problem? Is contacting foxconnect.com about this overdoing it, I mean, this does seem kinda small, but I don't want to risk this small thing leading into a bigger thing like having the entire statue somehow break.
Thanks for the help, guys. What should I do about this? Have any of you bought the limited egg edition set and had this problem?
Where do you live? Maybe the Play.com eggs were R2 only?
It's working now. I just put the disc in again and it works. From what I can figure, it takes a very long time for these discs to load up.
http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray-Sigourney-Weaver/product-reviews/B001AQO3QA/ref=cm_cr_dp_hist_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar (http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray-Sigourney-Weaver/product-reviews/B001AQO3QA/ref=cm_cr_dp_hist_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar)
Thanks for all your help, though. :) Has anyone here bought the limited edition?
EDIT: How do I use the Datatags? I have no idea how to "tag" stuff? Also, are the Datastreams interesting? I saw the Trivia Track for How to Train Your Dragon and it was very informative and the trivia was fun to know.
US or UK?
:-\
US.
In case you didn't see this edit:
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 18, 2010, 05:11:09 AM
EDIT: How do I use the Datatags? I have no idea how to "tag" stuff? Also, are the Datastreams interesting? I saw the Trivia Track for How to Train Your Dragon and it was very informative and the trivia was fun to know.
It would be very helpful if you could tell me what I'm supposed to do.
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 18, 2010, 04:41:59 AM
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 17, 2010, 10:00:07 PM
One thing though, when I took the Egg out, apparently the 4 padded surfaces on the bottom weren't glued on well and one of them stuck to the bottom of the box. I've been thinking about taking it out and gluing it back on, but it's stuck real tight. Do these pads make any real difference in protecting the statue? If not, I might leave it there. What's the best way to fix this problem anyway? I know I planned on simply taking it out and gluing it back, but is there a better way to fix this problem? Is contacting foxconnect.com about this overdoing it, I mean, this does seem kinda small, but I don't want to risk this small thing leading into a bigger thing like having the entire statue somehow break.
Thanks for the help, guys. What should I do about this? Have any of you bought the limited egg edition set and had this problem?
If you can take it out without damaging it then take it out and glue it back on. If it is really stuck/glued to the box or something try using a blow dryer to heat it up, then it should pull off easily.
Good to hear you got the movies to play. You must have been pretty frustrated at first with all the crap going wrong. :'( :)
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 18, 2010, 05:16:29 AM
US.
In case you didn't see this edit:
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 18, 2010, 05:11:09 AM
EDIT: How do I use the Datatags? I have no idea how to "tag" stuff? Also, are the Datastreams interesting? I saw the Trivia Track for How to Train Your Dragon and it was very informative and the trivia was fun to know.
It would be very helpful if you could tell me what I'm supposed to do.
You use the MU-TH-UR mode. On the movie discs you can use this option to select the various audio commentaries and isolated scores; you can also employ it to activate an on-screen Fact Track, which provides a stream of trivia and production info about the movies.
Furthermore, you can use MU-TH-UR to create Data Tags
Edit: Items you've tagged, regardless of what disc you were watching when you tagged them, are available to review and revise in a playlist on disc 5 or 6.
I personally never really use the MU-TH-UR mode, only to test it on the odd occasion. I can see how its great for those who want to quickly find info on something interesting, but for me it breaks the flow of watching the film or the documentaries.
Its probably also why I never listen to commentary over a film more than once, but go back to "making of..." footage all the time.
How do I "tag" things? ???
EDIT: Wait, tagging things is like you choosing the visual and auditory stuff in mu-th-ur mode, right? Btw, the Alien Anthology won't start up again. What gives? It was working fine last night. :(
EDIT: I got it working again, somehow. I have no idea what makes it work and what doesn't. ???
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 18, 2010, 02:46:47 PM
How do I "tag" things? ???
EDIT: Wait, tagging things is like you choosing the visual and auditory stuff in mu-th-ur mode, right? Btw, the Alien Anthology won't start up again. What gives? It was working fine last night. :(
EDIT: I got it working again, somehow. I have no idea what makes it work and what doesn't. ???
MU-TH-UR Mode is the Alien Anthology's interactive BD-Java-powered "experience." If you turn the mode on while watching the films, an interface appears, partially covering the left side of the frame. From here, you can switch between audio stream content (commentaries and isolated scores) and view the "Weyland-Yutani Datastream," a glorified trivia track of compiled production notes, anecdotes, and film facts. The main purpose of MU-TH-UR Mode, however, is the "data tags." I'll explain. As you view the films, you'll see a list of special features—pertaining to the specific scene you're watching—appear on the MU-TH-UR interface. Clicking on a feature creates a "data tag," which can be recalled when you boot up discs five or six, where most of the supplementary materials or stored. Basically, it's a way of personalizing and keeping track of what special features you want to watch. While the interface is indeed slick, there are two problems here: 1.) If you're like me, when you watch a film you like to, you know, watch the fim, not keep track of a list of bonus materials, and 2.) Most fans will want to hit up all of the supplementary materials eventually, making MU-TH-UR Mode seem a bit redundant.
I'm thinking of watching the datastream. Is any of it interesting?
Yes.
But I tend to agree that MU-TH-UR mode is a bit redundant for the hardcore fan since they're just sit down and watch everything.
I saw all 4 films with MU-TH-UR Mode and loved it. It got me interested in the commentaries. :)
Heard them all before on the DVDs. Several times.
I will sit down and watch them with the Datastream option at some point. But I've yet to watch all the films themselves as yet.
If you have the quad the datastream and the enhancement pods are really the selling points imo. Everything else is pretty much the same stuff with a bluray makeover.
That said, the visual enhancements are stupid good. And the added audio in Alien 3 SE makes me happy face.
Quote from: Vulhala on Dec 18, 2010, 02:53:01 AM
Google 'Vizio issues'.
Not good stuff mate.
Google-ing any brand with 'issues' on the end is bound to yield not so positive results. :P Vizio actually makes some good product. I don't have any of their stuff myself, but I know some people that do that swear by them as well as I've read a lot of positive things about them, especially their more recent line of products.
Am I the only one here who got the Limited Edition? ??? I got 1355 of 5000, btw. Man, that sculpture is just beautiful. Though, my dad thinks I'm an idiot for buying what he believes is a toy for a "preschooler" and not for someone who is a "college student". I didn't tell him that it could light up, but I doubt that would make any better an impression on him.
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 21, 2010, 04:26:44 AM
Am I the only one here who got the Limited Edition? ??? I got 1355 of 5000, btw. Man, that sculpture is just beautiful. Though, my dad thinks I'm an idiot for buying what he believes is a toy for a "preschooler" and not for someone who is a "college student". I didn't tell him that it could light up, but I doubt that would make any better an impression on him.
it's art, not a toy, no offense to your dad, but, what a douche. i guess some people don't "get" art.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Dec 20, 2010, 06:34:47 AM
That said, the visual enhancements are stupid good. And the added audio in Alien 3 SE makes me happy face.
What specifially did they improve with the Alien3 assembly cut audio? I'd seen it as a listed improvement over the DVD releases but couldn't make out how its different when re-watching the film on blu-ray.
Quote from: DragonBossk on Dec 21, 2010, 03:10:06 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Dec 20, 2010, 06:34:47 AM
That said, the visual enhancements are stupid good. And the added audio in Alien 3 SE makes me happy face.
What specifially did they improve with the Alien3 assembly cut audio? I'd seen it as a listed improvement over the DVD releases but couldn't make out how its different when re-watching the film on blu-ray.
you don't remember the fact that half of the audio in added scenes had awful noise in the background?
Quote from: AvatarIII on Dec 21, 2010, 09:07:54 AM
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 21, 2010, 04:26:44 AM
Am I the only one here who got the Limited Edition? ??? I got 1355 of 5000, btw. Man, that sculpture is just beautiful. Though, my dad thinks I'm an idiot for buying what he believes is a toy for a "preschooler" and not for someone who is a "college student". I didn't tell him that it could light up, but I doubt that would make any better an impression on him.
it's art, not a toy, no offense to your dad, but, what a douche. i guess some people don't "get" art.
Don't worry about it, I pretty much see him the same way. He's too old fashioned. He'll claim that manga is only for kids, but then he'd yell if I ever showed a violent or pornographic manga to kids (not that I've ever done it or dreamed of doing it, it's a hypothetical situation), then later he'll go back to chastizing me for reading preschooler material.
I'd call it more a gimmick than art. I wish it was a toy then I might've been more inclined to get the 'Limited edition'
Quote from: AvatarIII on Dec 21, 2010, 03:12:42 PM
Quote from: DragonBossk on Dec 21, 2010, 03:10:06 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Dec 20, 2010, 06:34:47 AM
That said, the visual enhancements are stupid good. And the added audio in Alien 3 SE makes me happy face.
What specifially did they improve with the Alien3 assembly cut audio? I'd seen it as a listed improvement over the DVD releases but couldn't make out how its different when re-watching the film on blu-ray.
you don't remember the fact that half of the audio in added scenes had awful noise in the background?
.
Some of the cast came back to loop their dialogue. Not watched it yet to see how it came out.
Quote from: SM on Dec 21, 2010, 11:46:06 PM
Some of the cast came back to loop their dialogue. Not watched it yet to see how it came out.
Really? It was one of the first things I watched for Alien 3. I wanted to see how it turned out. It was just that one deleted scene in the opening where Clemens finds Ripley on the beach, right?
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 22, 2010, 01:41:01 AM
It was just that one deleted scene in the opening where Clemens finds Ripley on the beach, right?
No. Several scenes have re-recorded dialogue, and even when there is no ADR present, the entire mix is better. More ambient sounds, better integration of sounds/music/dialogue, less (almost none) on set noise.
If you can, set yourself up to watch pieces of the two versions side by side. You'll be happily surprised by how much better it is. (Two great examples are the opening you mentioned; when Clemens brings Ripley inside, and the big "f**k this thing, let's fight it!" speech.)
The latter was appalling in it's original version. They shoulda just added the background hiss to the whole scene rather than having it drop in and out, and write it off as background noise. They're in a foundry after all.
I didn't hear any background noise, is it in the special edition quadrilogy dvd?
Yes.
Quote from: SM on Dec 22, 2010, 02:33:36 AM
The latter was appalling in it's original version. They shoulda just added the background hiss to the whole scene rather than having it drop in and out, and write it off as background noise. They're in a foundry after all.
Agreed. Thankfully, our patience (although we didn't know we were waiting ;) ) has rewarded us with a better version. :)
I got the Limited Egg Edition for Christmas, I haven't had the chance to look at any of the movies yet but I'll get round to it soon. :)
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Dec 26, 2010, 03:50:12 PM
I got the Limited Egg Edition for Christmas, I haven't had the chance to look at any of the movies yet but I'll get round to it soon. :)
What number is yours?
One thing I was somewhat disappointed about in the Alien Anthology was that I thought this Blu-Ray set would have everything related to the Alien movies. However, I can't find Newt's filmed autopsy in the bonus discs. I heard in the 2003 commentary for Alien 3 Special Edition that it was filmed but dropped cause many people were too horrified/disgusted at it. I would have preferred it if Fox could have at least put that deleted scene in the special features.
I got the Anthology for X-mas, and I love the boxset so far. I love how the box is set up like a book, and I will be looking forward to watch Alien, Aliens, and Alien 3 on my new HD tv soon.
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 26, 2010, 11:54:00 PM
One thing I was somewhat disappointed about in the Alien Anthology was that I thought this Blu-Ray set would have everything related to the Alien movies.
There will never be a box set that has "everything".
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 26, 2010, 11:54:00 PM
One thing I was somewhat disappointed about in the Alien Anthology was that I thought this Blu-Ray set would have everything related to the Alien movies. However, I can't find Newt's filmed autopsy in the bonus discs. I heard in the 2003 commentary for Alien 3 Special Edition that it was filmed but dropped cause many people were too horrified/disgusted at it. I would have preferred it if Fox could have at least put that deleted scene in the special features.
???
I don't wanna see that shit? But I get your point I guess.
Sicko :D
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 26, 2010, 07:03:30 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Dec 26, 2010, 03:50:12 PM
I got the Limited Egg Edition for Christmas, I haven't had the chance to look at any of the movies yet but I'll get round to it soon. :)
What number is yours?
I couldn't see a number anywhere, I'll have another look around on Friday, I don't have it with me at the moment.
The number's on the sheet attached to the back of the box; right below the section that details the special features of the Anthology.
Quote from: predxeno on Dec 29, 2010, 02:54:59 PM
The number's on the sheet attached to the back of the box; right below the section that details the special features of the Anthology.
Ah, I'll get back to you on that.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 05, 2010, 08:29:19 AM
maybe if we select Giger's Workshop and.click right?
Anyone read about Aliens 3D? That could of been really interesting.
Quote from: predxeno on Nov 05, 2010, 02:51:35 PM
What's Aliens 3D?
Read it.
Spoiler
The ending seems to be a copy of Terminator 2 3D attraction. I know both were made by the same people, but they could have at least made them both unique in their own way. Also, why have nobody die just so the kids aren't traumatized, but at the very end have the robot killed? If I don't get to see any people die throughout 99% of the story, then I want a classic everybody's happy ending (except for the Aliens, maybe).
I've been looking around discs 5 & 6 for the Alien Anthology, but I still haven't found the Nostromo files that claims that Lambert was born male. I found 2 easter eggs on disc 6; the Nostromo dossiers and Ash's science report, but I haven't found the other 2 that are supposedly there. Help, anyone?
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 07, 2011, 05:36:48 PM
I've been looking around discs 5 & 6 for the Alien Anthology, but I still haven't found the Nostromo files that claims that Lambert was born male. I found 2 easter eggs on disc 6; the Nostromo dossiers and Ash's science report, but I haven't found the other 2 that are supposedly there. Help, anyone?
It's the Nostromo Dossiers. Read Lambert's file. The Dossiers aren't an easter egg, if I recall, unless you're NOT talking about the files from the ALIENS board meeting? The info is on them.
I still can't find my limited edition number, I've looked over every inch of that sheet of paper that was glued to the box and there's nothing. :D
My egg is looking great, though. ;D
Can you send a pic of the paper?
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 07, 2011, 11:12:34 PM
Can you send a pic of the paper?
Not at home at the moment, it'll be sometime after the weekend.
Quote from: Xeno on Nov 10, 2010, 11:39:45 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Nov 10, 2010, 03:15:53 PM
Check daily (or weekly, how you want to) this (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2447/alienquad.html) page. I'm sure someone will report them.
Not necessary anymore. Changing the menu language to English helped a lot. Here are the locations of all four easter-eggs on Disc 6. They are alway on the right.
Alien > Production > H.R. Giger's Workshop
Alien > Pre Production > Cast Portrait Gallery
Aliens > Production > Production Image Galleries > Final Battle and Epilogue
Alien Resurrection > Production > Production Image Galleries > Extracting the Queen
Enjoy. :D
Thanks. Are there any other Easter Eggs on any of the other Alien Anthology discs?
Predxeno, I noticed that you wanted some footage of Newt's Authopsy on the Anthology. While there is not actual footage, in the Photo Archive of ADI's Workshop in the Alien3 section of Disc 6 you can find stills of the model they built.
Regarding the films, I've watched Alien in blu-ray. f**king Awesome. Film got a make over and it looks great. Almost like it was released a few months ago.
I had a quick look at the memorable moments of the other flicks.
Aliens is alright.
Alien3 looks great too, except for the ginormous downside of the Alien still being Green-blobbed all around... sad face.
Alien: Resurrection is.... damn, disappointing! D: They could've done a hella better job with it, it's like they didn't care much. :/
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 16, 2011, 10:33:04 PM
Predxeno, I noticed that you wanted some footage of Newt's Authopsy on the Anthology. While there is not actual footage, in the Photo Archive of ADI's Workshop in the Alien3 section of Disc 6 you can find stills of the model they built.
Thanks. :) I'll be sure to check that out as soon as I can.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 16, 2011, 10:33:04 PM
Alien: Resurrection is.... damn, disappointing! D: They could've done a hella better job with it, it's like they didn't care much. :/
I heard that Jean-Pierre Jeunet (the director) felt the Blu-Ray version was like a "mediocre dvd" and that nobody came to him about remastering the film for Blu-Ray; that's why he's disowned the version in the Anthology.
I don't really blame him for his reaction. The Resurrection Blu-Ray is a mere DvD upscale... no restauration whatsoever. Mediocre, yeah. That's what I would describe it as, too, considering it is a Blu-Ray. And it's a 90s film. Other 90s films look great on Blu-Ray - look at Dracula, look at Godzilla... But no, they couldn't afford some caring for Resurrection. Bah.
Why wasn't Resurrection restored to the scale as the other films in the set were?
Because its f**king horrible.
Basically. Nobody cared. Not to mention the remastering of a film probably requires some degree of visual engagement, so I can see why they wanted to do a rush job.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 17, 2011, 05:04:55 AM
Because its f**king horrible.
Reason denied 'cos it isn't.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 17, 2011, 07:27:55 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 17, 2011, 05:04:55 AM
Because its f**king horrible.
Reason denied 'cos it isn't.
But then any reason for anything can be denied.
What I meant to say it's that It's not a valid reason. Weee, I dun laik Resurrection! That's not a reason to do a mediocre job on it.
The makers, must not of liked it, or just got there priorities straight.
To be fair I am glad that they did
alien amazing
aliens amazing
alien 3 good
alien ressurection
rather than all good.
I am not denying the fact that Alien was the priority. It's, again, a forced reason to say they couldn't do a better job with Resurrection.
Resurrection's lack-luster restoration might ruin the entire Anthology for me. :'(
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 17, 2011, 08:08:21 PM
Resurrection's lack-luster restoration might ruin the entire Anthology for me. :'(
...
Why?
I guess I just had too high expectations for the Anthology. All the other films have amazing detail, even though I heard Alien 3's restorations wasn't as good as the first 2 films, I still appreciated the fact that you could see the blood dripping from the Alien's teeth after it killed Boggs and how you can hear Junior screaming even more after he lures the Alien into the trap. Alien Resurrection...I noticed nothing at all. It's like the restoration of the first 3 films were brilliant, but the fourth film just can't stand up and support the weight of the Anthology. Eh...I'll get over it eventually, don't worry about it.
Maybe it's just because it's the most modern? That may explain why the difference isn't as striking. Although I will say at this point that I haven't gotten around to watching it on bluray yet. That may be the reason though?
It's also partly because the director, Jeane-Pierre Jeunet, wasn't invited to help in the restoration; he has stated that he disowned the film.
Why would they need Jeunet though? Restoring it for Blu Ray is a strictly technical exercise isn't it? Can't see why his presence would be required.
They got Scott and Cameron back.
It's not purely technical. Things like colouring, which can be altered during the transfer, would require the director back to maintain the look he wanted.
Ah, nice one. I'm not too clued up on the process. I just figured they took a digital scan of the original and cleaned it up on a computer.
Finch didn't come back to restore Alien 3, right? He didn't even come to do an intro to the Alien 3 Special Edition like the directors of the other Alien films did for the Alien Quadrilogy.
Fincher wants absolutely nothing to do with the film. He left before they'd even finished post-production on it.
Looks like everyone would have been better off if Alien 3 never existed. Everyone from Aliens would still be alive, fans would be happy that there were never any "bad" Alien films ever made, and Fincher would have been happy as well.
You take that back.
I take it back, Alien 3 gave us the official canon of the Alien's DNA reflex. Without it, Chet possibly would never have existed. :D
I love AVPR.
That was low man.
Why...?
God...
Sorry, no offense intended. But still, you are right; without Alien there's a chance AVPR could have turned out very differently than it did. AVPR is my third favorite film in the franchise, second only to Aliens and Predators, and, personally, I loved Chet for what it was and what it could do.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 17, 2011, 07:42:16 PM
What I meant to say it's that It's not a valid reason. Weee, I dun laik Resurrection! That's not a reason to do a mediocre job on it.
What are you talking? Its a perfectly valid reason. It's a shit film. Polishing a turd doesn't make it more appetizing.
Perhaps, but if Fox wanted to sell The Anthology that's supposed to be the best of the best of each film, they should at least paid it the same respect they did for the other movies in the franchise. What about the fans that do like Alien Resurection?
Pretty sure that's just Omega and Jeunet.
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jan 18, 2011, 02:16:51 AM
Pretty sure that's just Omega and Jeunet.
And SM. Can't rattle of any other names, I don't think.
Damn, I miss SM.
Yeah, where is he?
Family stuff, I'm guessing. He's the withered ancient among us.
Ah, well, all the best to him. Hope all is swell.
It's not unsual for the SM to go into hiatus. Even so far back as his "active" gamegossip days.
Even God took a day off :laugh:
Makes sense. The majority couldn't careless about AR. I slept through it when the Mrs watched the Blu-ray version. I can see why they'd spend less time on AR than the 1st 2, which the casual/average buyer would prefer.
Is your Mrs a big fan of the movies Hicks?
She enjoys them. Wouldn't call her a fan. I'd just finished watching A3 and she wanted to watch the next one.
Lucky man. My GF hates them :laugh:
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 18, 2011, 01:43:59 PM
She enjoys them. Wouldn't call her a fan. I'd just finished watching A3 and she wanted to watch the next one.
Careful! I watched Alien with my gf, and she has much respect for it. When we watched Aliens she'd never seen it before - and there were parts when she was literally jumping up and shouting at the screen in excitement. With Alien 3, she was angry about Newt and Hicks, was aware of its flaws, but like liked how it'd been shot. When we watched Resurrection, literally 10-15 mins in, she gave me this look. It was like I'd farted whilst busy in bed or something. She was so disappointed and I never lived down the shame. To this day she scowls when that film is mentioned.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 18, 2011, 01:30:47 AM
What are you talking? Its a perfectly valid reason.
It's not.
If you have to restore a film, you restore it
full stop. You don't do a mediocre job with it. Especially when you can pull out something like the
Predator and
Predator 2 Blu-Ray outta your pc.
And it is not a turd, just because you think so. :P
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:02:23 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 18, 2011, 01:30:47 AM
What are you talking? Its a perfectly valid reason.
It's not.
If you have to restore a film, you restore it full stop. You don't do a mediocre job with it. Especially when you can pull out something like the Predator and Predator 2 Blu-Ray outta your pc.
And it is not a turd, just because you think so. :P
Here, here.
Quote from: Valaquen on Jan 18, 2011, 05:57:19 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 18, 2011, 01:43:59 PM
She enjoys them. Wouldn't call her a fan. I'd just finished watching A3 and she wanted to watch the next one.
Careful! I watched Alien with my gf, and she has much respect for it. When we watched Aliens she'd never seen it before - and there were parts when she was literally jumping up and shouting at the screen in excitement. With Alien 3, she was angry about Newt and Hicks, was aware of its flaws, but like liked how it'd been shot. When we watched Resurrection, literally 10-15 mins in, she gave me this look. It was like I'd farted whilst busy in bed or something. She was so disappointed and I never lived down the shame. To this day she scowls when that film is mentioned.
I didn't even show my girl the last two. She loved Alien and Aliens too much, didn't want to ruin the catharsis.
Smart idea. ;)
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:02:23 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 18, 2011, 01:30:47 AM
What are you talking? Its a perfectly valid reason.
It's not.
If you have to restore a film, you restore it full stop. You don't do a mediocre job with it. Especially when you can pull out something like the Predator and Predator 2 Blu-Ray outta your pc.
And it is not a turd, just because you think so. :P
The movie industry is known for having deadlines set in stone, if they wanted alien ressurection equal to the others, the other better films would have suffered slightly and had a more even quality but alien and aliens would suffer
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:02:23 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 18, 2011, 01:30:47 AM
What are you talking? Its a perfectly valid reason.
It's not.
If you have to restore a film, you restore it full stop. You don't do a mediocre job with it.
Incorrect.
Fox apparantly thought it was shit also.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 19, 2011, 12:18:49 AM
Fox apparantly thought it was shit also.
With all of Fox's decisions these days, I think Fox is sh!t too.
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 19, 2011, 02:27:56 AM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 19, 2011, 12:18:49 AM
Fox apparantly thought it was shit also.
With all of Fox's decisions these days, I think Fox is sh!t too.
You sure seem to feel that way.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 19, 2011, 12:18:49 AM
Incorrect.
Fox apparantly thought it was shit also.
Give me a link, a quote supporting this statement.
Oh and, the late FOX people are the same people that supported the production of AvPR, so derp.
So did most of the fan base derp.
Supporting the production of AvPR? Of course, it had an awesome trailer. Then they enjoyed it and bashed it on a second moment (save exceptions). Don't really know what you are trying to say.
Fox didn't make the movie, by the time they knew it sucked they spent all the money on making it aey'? so really the only choice they had to put it out.
They've read the script. A script is already a clue, isn't it? Yet they supported it. I still don't understand what "so did most of the fanbase derp" trying to say. Be less cryptic.
I am still waiting for a link from a FOX guy saying that "Alien: Resurrection" is shit.
I am pretty sure the concept apart from the plot hole is average, they knew they could make a profit. They probably thought it was going to be a cult hit or something it seems very b movie. If you turn down an instant product with very little risk it is not very efficient. Plus the script got decent support from the fans didn't it? What I am saying is we knew as much as fox did really. And we were excited.
Mmm yeah. I don't think the actual script was released until after the release of the film (or we'd have seen SiL's epic essay much earlier! :D)
My point is that if Late Fox can approve AvPR, I couldn't really take it seriously if they say that A:R is shit, bar the fact I haven't seen yet any proof backing up such statement.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 19, 2011, 04:02:35 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 19, 2011, 12:18:49 AM
Incorrect.
Fox apparantly thought it was shit also.
Give me a link, a quote supporting this statement.
Oh and, the late FOX people are the same people that supported the production of AvPR, so derp.
I don't need a quote. It's obvious. They didn't put any effort into the Blu Ray. Not in comparison to the rest of the anthology.
I work for a farm equipment corporation. We once sold cheap New Holland zero turn mowers that were god awful pieces of shit and smelled like rotten cheese. Of course we sold them. But we also prayed we'd never see the sons of bitches again, we handed lots off to other dealers, and we never restocked any of them either.
If your in a corporation, you'll NEVER say you don't support an officially released product. That looks bad. But it doesn't mean that you do. Luckily for us, New Holland got their shit together and quietly got rid of that line of product.
It's kind of like a gun dealer selling guns. The first, second, and third films are like being a Smith and Wesson, Springfield, or Kimber 1911. While Alien Resurrection is like being a cheap paraordnance 1911. You only put so much into it to make a barely functioning, inaccurate product, and you don't put any more into it after its released. Your not going to be getting something you can add top of the line after market stuff too. Your getting what you paid for.
Alien Res is the black sheep of the anthology. The majority of fans feel that way. And Fox marketing sure as shit knows that. The law of diminishing returns.
As for why management does shit. Who the f**k knows. Why the f**k would you release a tractor that smells like rotten cheese because the gas eats away at the fuel tank and lines it uses?
Alien Res, AvP, and AvP R all made budget. New Holland sold all of those zero turns. Sometimes thats enough.
You'll never see AvP or AvP R get top of the line treatment on rereleases because they aren't top of the line products. It's simple marketing.
They got Scott and Cameron to supervise their transfers, and restored Alien 3's sound using the original actors. For AR, Jeunet was available and they didn't even bother to ask him. They didn't care.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 20, 2011, 01:53:50 AM
You'll never see AvP or AvP R get top of the line treatment on rereleases because they aren't top of the line products. It's simple marketing.
Yet, the AvP & AvPR blu-rays have a pretty good picture quality. Mmmmm....
Everything you said is a clue on to how much Fox cares about A:R... but doesn't really feed me with the valid reason I am searching for. Fact that they don't care for the film is not a valid reason. At all.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 20, 2011, 03:22:52 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 20, 2011, 01:53:50 AM
You'll never see AvP or AvP R get top of the line treatment on rereleases because they aren't top of the line products. It's simple marketing.
Yet, the AvP & AvPR blu-rays have a pretty good picture quality. Mmmmm....
Everything you said is a clue on to how much Fox cares about A:R... but doesn't really feed me with the valid reason I am searching for. Fact that they don't care for the film is not a valid reason. At all.
:laugh:
LOL! :D
Well, I know AvPR is the darkest film you & I have ever seen, but look:
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That is good picture quality.
Now look at a shot from Resurrection:
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Not nearly as good.
I watched the blu once and my eyes were straining bad the extra detail went right over my head. It's not very watchable. Just today I was sitting in the students union having lunch with friends. We were talking about movies and someone mentioned the 'shite AVP 2.'
Embarrassing.
Haha, yeah. Fact that they went straight out for a crystal clear PQ doesn't fix everything else. ;P
But, ultimately, do you see my point?
Avp/r were probably already filmed in hd?
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 20, 2011, 03:22:52 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 20, 2011, 01:53:50 AM
You'll never see AvP or AvP R get top of the line treatment on rereleases because they aren't top of the line products. It's simple marketing.
Yet, the AvP & AvPR blu-rays have a pretty good picture quality. Mmmmm....
So?
They don't have the hours upon hours of extra features either. One or the other.
AvP had about three hours.
In all fairness they are newer movies.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 21, 2011, 12:28:05 AM
So?
So they did imput something when they ordered the Blu-Ray, don't you think?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 21, 2011, 10:08:12 AM
In all fairness they are newer movies.
Superman Returns is from 2006 and the PQ of the BR is, in all fairness, the grainiest BR you will ever see. Age isn't really an issue or a factor.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 20, 2011, 05:41:26 PM
LOL! :D
Well, I know AvPR is the darkest film you & I have ever seen, but look:
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That is good picture quality.
Now look at a shot from Resurrection:
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Not nearly as good.
Really? You think that AvPR's hideous lack of black level looks good? There's a big difference between a well-shot film that uses darkness as an essential element, and a film that had it's gamma levels cranked way down in post production.
Say what you will about A:R, but the cinematography blows AvPR's out of the water.
Well what about how they were filmed or what they were filmed on?
Anyway, I'll be sure to ask Charlie about it when I get him.
Quote from: Uncanny Antman on Jan 21, 2011, 04:19:17 PM
Say what you will about A:R, but the cinematography blows AvPR's out of the water.
That is not my point (as I
love A:R's cinematography as well)! :D My grip is that they had no problems in cleaning out the picture quality and going for a crystal-clear one for AvPR, whereas in A:R they barely upscaled the DvD. There's DvD grain everywhere and the details weren't improved of a comma. In the Underwater scene especially.
QuoteDvD grain
WTF is "DVD grain" ? I understand "film grain" but DVD grain?
Anti-aliasing.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 21, 2011, 07:44:33 PM
A:R they barely upscaled the DvD. There's DvD grain everywhere and the details weren't improved of a comma. In the Underwater scene especially.
Barely upscaled DVD? That is demonstrably untrue. Yes, there is a heavy layer of grain in the image, but it is film grain...and I for one am glad they did not scrub it all out like they did on Predator. (Even if Jeunet himself wants to smooth it all away.) Could they have done better? Absolutely. It's clear they put less time, money and effort into A3 and AR than they did the first two films, but AR hasn't looked better in a home format before this.
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Quote from: Gieferg on Jan 21, 2011, 09:51:01 PM
WTF is "DVD grain" ? I understand "film grain" but DVD grain?
Film grain, yeah.
Quote from: Uncanny Antman on Jan 22, 2011, 02:57:11 AM
Barely upscaled DVD?
Yup. Compared to the other works, it is. A barely better DvD, if this is worded better.
Quote from: Uncanny Antman on Jan 22, 2011, 02:57:11 AM
Yes, there is a heavy layer of grain in the image, but it is film grain...
Which is in a considerable (and surely noticeable) quantity, again compared to Alien and Alien3 (not counting Aliens because there was this talk about how it is supposed to be grainy, or something along these lines)
Quote from: Uncanny Antman on Jan 22, 2011, 02:57:11 AM
(Even if Jeunet himself wants to smooth it all away.)
If they had followed what the director wanted, they'd have done a Blu-Ray that reflects the vision of the Director in regards of the film, which is
precisely what they have done with
Aliens. Why didn't they call out Jeunet to give at least a little direction, exactly?
Quote from: Uncanny Antman on Jan 22, 2011, 02:57:11 AM
Could they have done better? Absolutely.
That's the point.
Quote from: Uncanny Antman on Jan 22, 2011, 02:57:11 AM
It's clear they put less time, money and effort into A3 and AR than they did the first two films,
Thing is, I have yet to see a valid reason. Why did they put less effort? A3 and A:R deserve as much respect as any other Fox Film released on Blu-Ray. Other Fox 90s Fox films look fairly better - as an example I could give you Independence Day (which is one of the best Blu-Rays out there). My grip is they could have done better and just didn't care, and hadn't a really valid reason, as those two films deserve as much respect as any other film of theirs.
The answer to your last question is....
Money.
Independence day whooped the dogshit out of Alien 3 and Res in gross. Of course it's going to have a better investment on it on re-release.
Alien 3 and Res are genre films that border on arthouse. You typically dont put as much money in that as you would a movie with mass appeal.
Again. Marketing 101.
ronso brother you need to chill
I'm chill as an ice cube in this beya.
Quote from: Uncanny Antman on Jan 22, 2011, 06:57:46 PM
The answer to your last question is....
Money.
Thank you, I guess. :-\
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 23, 2011, 01:58:13 AM
Independence day whooped the dogshit out of Alien 3 and Res in gross.
Predator 2 did, too? It has a fairly better PQ if you ask me, yet it was barely a success.
it was an independent release.
i think you are in denial of how little people care about Ressurection.
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Jan 24, 2011, 12:11:32 AM
it was an independent release.
Independent as for?
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Jan 24, 2011, 12:11:32 AM
i think you are in denial of how little people care about Ressurection.
"People" care very little for
Predator 2, too.
I don't think Predator 2 got a shitty Blu-Ray release though.
Even though I hate the movie, the P2 Blu-Ray looks and sounds amazing. They did a very good job on it.
I have yet to watch it, but I also have yet to watch the rest of the Anthology. xD I've only watched ALIEN so far.
Same. And half of Aliens :D
I'm sorry, what's being argued here?
Nothing I don't think, not between Vul and I anyway. :P
No, Omega and the others. Not sure I get what they're arguing about.
Something about Res that's been really drawn out over a few pages, I lost track and interest a while ago.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 27, 2011, 05:44:37 PM
I'm sorry, what's being argued here?
Alien: Resurrection's relatively lacking Blu-Ray transfer has its reason found on the "fact" (::)) that the general public ("people") cares very little for this film... if that was true, we'd not have that rumbling, sweet gem that is the Predator 2 Blu-Ray, which is another film which people don't exactly praise.
The general argument though is
Why is A:R's transfer so damn mediocre and disappointing compared to the other Anthology releases?
I doubt it was down to the general public. I bet it was down to the producers not wanting to do it due to their own reasoning (which may have been a dislike for the film themselves).
The answer would be as per Ants comment on the last page - money.
They poured the money into the Alien and Aliens transfers because they're going to be the most watched. I haven't watched Alien3 yet to judge, but relooping the dialogue wouldn't have been cheap.
Simple fact is Resurrection - a very nice looking film no matter what you think of the storyline - got visually shafted.
Same thing happened with the Batman Anthology. Whilst the two Burton films were given absolutely fantabulous new transfers, both of the Schumacher movies just look "pretty good".
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 27, 2011, 06:22:24 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 27, 2011, 05:44:37 PM
I'm sorry, what's being argued here?
Alien: Resurrection's relatively lacking Blu-Ray transfer has its reason found on the "fact" (::)) that the general public ("people") cares very little for this film... if that was true, we'd not have that rumbling, sweet gem that is the Predator 2 Blu-Ray, which is another film which people don't exactly praise.
The general argument though is
Why is A:R's transfer so damn mediocre and disappointing compared to the other Anthology releases?
What is your reasoning as to why they did such a craptastic job on the anthology then? If it isn't because they didn't want to put the money in, what WAS the reason in your opinion?
Quote from: SM on Jan 28, 2011, 02:00:15 AM
Simple fact is Resurrection - a very nice looking film no matter what you think of the storyline - got visually shafted.
Wholeheartedly this. They could've done a whole world better.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 28, 2011, 05:20:00 AM
What is your reasoning as to why they did such a craptastic job on the anthology then? If it isn't because they didn't want to put the money in, what WAS the reason in your opinion?
Dude, you do understand that I'm not searching for simply a reason, but I'm searching for a valid one?
I honeslty thought Rez had the best tranfer next to Alien, at least when I watched 'em. Aliens is pretty, but it's been cropped and manufactured to the point that it looks like a generic music video.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2011, 12:36:06 PM
Quote from: SM on Jan 28, 2011, 02:00:15 AM
Simple fact is Resurrection - a very nice looking film no matter what you think of the storyline - got visually shafted.
Wholeheartedly this. They could've done a whole world better.
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jan 28, 2011, 05:20:00 AM
What is your reasoning as to why they did such a craptastic job on the anthology then? If it isn't because they didn't want to put the money in, what WAS the reason in your opinion?
Dude, you do understand that I'm not searching for simply a reason, but I'm searching for a valid one?
Money makes the world go round hossfly.
Yesterday evening I finally finished the four Alien films on Blu-Ray.
Alien is downright excellent in every aspect. The picture is sharp and clean and absolutely beautiful to look at. 10/10
Aliens, despite being still heavy in grain, manages to get a load of nice details into the screen. Colors are now vivid, in contrast with those of the DvD. 9/10
Alien3 could've been better, beginning from the fact they didn't bother much in re-compositing the Runner Alien Rod Puppet into the picture, and as such, the thing kept its 'signature' green shadings. Same with every other green-screen effect. Faces and everything else are very nice, though. 8/10
Alien: Resurrection wasn't a great step-up as it could have been, as I said in the past pages. Things have been cleaned and the quality 'jumped' only to an extent. A wasted opportunity to make the wonderful cinematography of the film to shine even more. 6.5-7/10
Individual Blu release as advertised on http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1569150&tab=5&date=406125712615741&anchor=1&partner_id=11870974&site_id=69#topoftabs (http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1569150&tab=5&date=406125712615741&anchor=1&partner_id=11870974&site_id=69#topoftabs)
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A couple of the covers seem to be from behind the scenes shots of the Aliens [specifically Aliens and Alien 3], so I'm not too sure if they're completely genuine or not. But still, here you go.
The Alien3 one looks like a still of the puppet.
Quote from: SM on Mar 11, 2011, 03:50:26 AM
The Alien3 one looks like a still of the puppet.
It's def the suit:
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Ah right.
Though it was based on this one:
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ZOMG!! Iz gaffer tape cannon!!11!
Quote from: SM on Mar 11, 2011, 03:54:06 AM
ZOMG!! Iz gaffer tape cannon!!11!
:laugh: Don't encourage anyone!
I was wondering when or if they would ever release the individual Blu-Rays for each of the films.
Pretty sweet covers. I look forward to admiring those in my future strolls down the Blu-Ray aisle.
Quote from: SM on Mar 11, 2011, 03:54:06 AM
ZOMG!! Iz gaffer tape cannon!!11!
Shit, not so loud! He's here!
Annoyingly, I realise that it'd be more sensible to just buy the Anthology as that'll be cheaper than the combined cost of these separate releases.
But the covers... them alone would justify it.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leegibbs.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdo_want.jpg&hash=df3b7142bd82aac0a9b087311fa686172e44f5df)
Knew there was a reason I didn't buy the box!
But what the hell is up with the Alien cover? :-\
Yeah, Alien looks hella uninspired next to the rest of them. When Resurrection has a cooler looking cover than the original, you know there's a problem.
Quote from: Valaquen on Mar 11, 2011, 03:51:16 AM
It's def the suit:
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569156h.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/l_103644_02580f9c.jpg
That doesn't even look like a finished version, with that tape and the silver paint scheme...
Great! Now I can buy the ALien Trilogy without having to waste good bin space on ressurection! :laugh:
Quote from: The Necronoir on Mar 12, 2011, 11:13:23 AM
That doesn't even look like a finished version, with that tape and the silver paint scheme...
It was used to suspend the Alien from the roof in the hospital room scene. You were only meant to see the shadow and impressions of it. There are other photos going around.
Really great covers!
Make it almost tempting to get those instead of the Anthology.
obviously they went for a Xenomorph profile for all of them, and i think looks great. the Alien could have the trademark Egg somewhere, but i don't complain. the Color patterns are exactly what i want.
but the most important thing is... THEY USED THE ACTUAL ALIENS FROM THE MOVIES!!!
Ahh, my OCD now hurts. The taglines on the first three movies are above the title, and underneath on Resurrection.
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Mar 12, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
but the most important thing is... THEY USED THE ACTUAL ALIENS FROM THE MOVIES!!!
This :)
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Mar 12, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
obviously they went for a Xenomorph profile for all of them, and i think looks great. the Alien could have the trademark Egg somewhere, but i don't complain. the Color patterns are exactly what i want.
but the most important thing is... THEY USED THE ACTUAL ALIENS FROM THE MOVIES!!!
There is an alternate Alien cover with the Anthology egg on it. I saw it at bluray forums.
Quote from: Valaquen on Mar 12, 2011, 05:22:27 PM
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Mar 12, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
obviously they went for a Xenomorph profile for all of them, and i think looks great. the Alien could have the trademark Egg somewhere, but i don't complain. the Color patterns are exactly what i want.
but the most important thing is... THEY USED THE ACTUAL ALIENS FROM THE MOVIES!!!
There is an alternate Alien cover with the Anthology egg on it. I saw it at bluray forums.
can i have the link to the blu ray forums plz ?
Quote from: cmc on Mar 12, 2011, 01:41:35 PM
Great! Now I can buy the ALien Trilogy without having to waste good bin space on ressurection! :laugh:
dude! ? please tell me why you dislike resurrection? it was way better than 3 come on man id rather debunk 3 and have alien a l i e n s and resureection
Quote from: SiL on Mar 12, 2011, 01:03:28 AM
Knew there was a reason I didn't buy the box!
But what the hell is up with the Alien cover? :-\
Jockey Ship.
Quote from: dandan on Mar 12, 2011, 08:40:36 PM
..... it was way better than 3.....
No. It
really wasn't ;)
back to ye ancient
my opinion > your opinion
argument again?
Good grief!! I WANT those covers as full sized posters!! :-P
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Mar 12, 2011, 11:28:54 PM
back to ye ancient
my opinion > your opinion
argument again?
Only until Predxeno arrives with an all encompassing EU explanation as to why they are both absolutely equal :laugh:
Only kiddin' PX, I love ya ;)
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 12, 2011, 02:34:36 PM
Ahh, my OCD now hurts. The taglines on the first three movies are above the title, and underneath on Resurrection.
f**k YOU NOW MINE'S DOING IT TOO
i asume it's because Ressurection is an upside down movie.
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 13, 2011, 12:22:03 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 12, 2011, 02:34:36 PM
Ahh, my OCD now hurts. The taglines on the first three movies are above the title, and underneath on Resurrection.
f**k YOU NOW MINE'S DOING IT TOO
You, sir, are continuing to scare me.
Quote from: chupacabras acheronsis on Mar 13, 2011, 12:54:48 AM
i asume it's because Ressurection is an upside down movie.
haha, very true :P Though I don't take upside down to mean its terrible. Just...different. A:R had some redeeming qualities.
Man, those covers are great! I hope they are real... I still would like to see a 1:1 reproduction of the old VHS covers... I miss those.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 12, 2011, 02:34:36 PM
Ahh, my OCD now hurts. The taglines on the first three movies are above the title, and underneath on Resurrection.
Damn you!! ...you just
had to draw attention to it... :-[
Quote from: Xhan on Mar 12, 2011, 10:50:40 PM
Jockey Ship.
Yeah, but why did they leave it looking retarded?
Quote from: Vulhala on Mar 12, 2011, 11:50:02 PM
Only until Predxeno arrives with an all encompassing EU explanation as to why they are both absolutely equal :laugh:
Only kiddin' PX, I love ya ;)
He already has. The guy doesn't discriminate; everything goes into the pot.
Not a bad sentiment. Viewed from a distance.
Quote from: Valaquen on Mar 11, 2011, 03:34:25 AM
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569150h.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569153h.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569156h.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569157h.jpg
Nice covers (could've been coherent with the taglines, though)!
Alien's is definitely a shop job on this production still:
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Gotta find the one for
Resurrection now.
Spoiler
THE HUNT BEGINS.
Even though I own the set, I'm tempted to buy these just for the artwork alone.
I feel like such a pawn.
Those covers...RULE!
I want to know the price to see if they cost even a little less than the anthology.
Then I'll buy these for the covers :P
And make little individual stabd type things for each one.
The space jockey ship for alien
The hive for Aliens
The lead dump for alien 3
And..... I have no idea for Ressurection
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 14, 2011, 06:27:09 AM
I want to know the price to see if they cost even a little less than the anthology.
Then I'll buy these for the covers :P
And make little individual stabd type things for each one.
The space jockey ship for alien
The hive for Aliens
The lead dump for alien 3
And..... I have no idea for Ressurection
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 14, 2011, 06:27:09 AM
The dump for Ressurection
Fix'd.
A croissant.
Guys I need help finding a pic on the anthology set, It's a variant of the dropship that can be seen flying around the gateway station wich was deleted of ALIENS SE I remember that I saw a pic of the prop model on the DVD extras a few years back and I've been trying to find the same picture on the bluray set with no luck. Please help ???
If you're talking about what I think you are, try searching up "gateway station shuttle" on google. You might be able to find it on the laserdiscs archives or the visual effects photos on the Alien Anthology Archives Disc. I remember seeing it, I just don't know where.
Quote from: MrSpaceJockey on Mar 15, 2011, 01:19:17 AM
If you're talking about what I think you are, try searching up "gateway station shuttle" on google. You might be able to find it on the laserdiscs archives or the visual effects photos on the Alien Anthology Archives Disc. I remember seeing it, I just don't know where.
I found it, thanks for the advice ;)
That's cool, but I dont see the point in buying a movie on blu-ray if it wasnt shot in HD. Unless there's a sh*t load of special features, then I'll buy it ;D
Someone doesn't understand the difference between film and HD.
... it's you, dude.
It's all you.
Quote from: SiL on Mar 13, 2011, 04:53:44 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Mar 12, 2011, 10:50:40 PM
Jockey Ship.
Yeah, but why did they leave it looking retarded?
Probably assumed blending the two created
motif ala the new Predator covers.
Quote from: RDdaNINJA on Mar 15, 2011, 02:45:22 AM
That's cool, but I dont see the point in buying a movie on blu-ray if it wasnt shot in HD. Unless there's a sh*t load of special features, then I'll buy it ;D
Watch Alien in bluray, then DVD and report back on which you prefer :laugh:
^ What he said
Quote from: RDdaNINJA on Mar 15, 2011, 02:45:22 AM
That's cool, but I dont see the point in buying a movie on blu-ray if it wasnt shot in HD. Unless there's a sh*t load of special features, then I'll buy it ;D
dats not how bluray werks
This was posted on the FoxConnect facebook site:
QuoteOrder the Alien Anthology Blu-ray in the Comicon Egg Package from the FoxConnect store, and receive $20 off when you use the promo code "ALIENEGG" http://bit.ly/ee4XNy (http://bit.ly/ee4XNy) Promo codes entered on the Cart page.
Quotebut I dont see the point in buying a movie on blu-ray if it wasnt shot in HD.
You've no idea about Blu-Ray then. Older movies were NOT shot on standard DVD definition, and even HD still not represent their real quality, so even 50 years old movie may look much better on BD than on DVD, it depends on source material quality & remastering.
Quote from: Valaquen on Mar 11, 2011, 03:34:25 AM
Individual Blu release as advertised on http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1569150&tab=5&date=406125712615741&anchor=1&partner_id=11870974&site_id=69#topoftabs (http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1569150&tab=5&date=406125712615741&anchor=1&partner_id=11870974&site_id=69#topoftabs)
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569150h.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569153h.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569156h.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/mrmagoo6/1569157h.jpg
A couple of the covers seem to be from behind the scenes shots of the Aliens [specifically Aliens and Alien 3], so I'm not too sure if they're completely genuine or not. But still, here you go.
So if the Alien blu ray costs $26.99 then all four should be like $124 yes?
So thats.... less than the anthology?
You could get the entire Alien Anthology (Limited Edition with Guardian Statue) for $119.99 on
http://www.foxconnect.com/alien-anthology-comicon-the-blu-ray-widescreen.html (http://www.foxconnect.com/alien-anthology-comicon-the-blu-ray-widescreen.html)
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That's with the 2 bonus discs exclusive to the Anthology set and a $50 Sideshow Collectibles gift card featuring the Alien egg design on it that I believe is exclusive to this set along with the egg statue.
Thanks man.
Oh dude look at the Promo code holy shit!
*talks to mum*
Oh yeah, so that's only $99 for all those things. Even better. Get it while the code's still active. ;)
Also if I sign up to the site I get 10% off and free shipping.
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDEEEEE!
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 03, 2011, 09:49:14 PM
Also if I sign up to the site I get 10% off and free shipping.
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDEEEEE!
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If it saves me $109 and eliminates shipping, it is :P
I wonder...., what is the catch?
I just ordered it and there was no catch.
It was lifted as $119.99 and after subtracting $20 dollars, choosing ground shipping, and paying tax I got it for $107.82.
As opposed to $200 plus tax.... I think I'm happy.
Brace yourselves....
http://www.sendit.com/blu-ray/alien-anthology-box-set/10227029.html?affil=BUYAT (http://www.sendit.com/blu-ray/alien-anthology-box-set/10227029.html?affil=BUYAT)
£17.99 :o
Oh...chest.....pains....
From FoxConnect facebook page:
QuoteAlien Anthology dominates the Home Media Magazine Awards! What are your favorite Blu-ray/DVD sets from 2010?
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/awards/lost-alien-anthology-dominate-2011-home-media-magazine-awards-23749 (http://www.homemediamagazine.com/awards/lost-alien-anthology-dominate-2011-home-media-magazine-awards-23749)
Well deserved IMHO.
Surprising. Didn't realize Alien had such a huge fanbase.
Quote from: Daz85 on Apr 20, 2011, 09:04:02 AM
Brace yourselves....
http://www.sendit.com/blu-ray/alien-anthology-box-set/10227029.html?affil=BUYAT (http://www.sendit.com/blu-ray/alien-anthology-box-set/10227029.html?affil=BUYAT)
£17.99 :o
Oh...chest.....pains....
Thats the new packaging its a amaray case that looks like this
http://www.avforums.com/forums/14213761-post271.html (http://www.avforums.com/forums/14213761-post271.html)
NOT DIGIPACK !!
That looks better. The Digipack is ridiculous.
Quote from: severen76 on May 11, 2011, 10:53:41 AM
That looks better. The Digipack is ridiculous.
I hate the amaray case it looks cheap
It's easier to use. I do quite like that style packaging...*considers buying it again*
I'd rather have that than separate disc cases. Easier that way.
Don't care about the packaging. The set sits in a drawer anyway.
Ripley Burke scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zCnKbKr7eI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zCnKbKr7eI#)
Hell yeah! can't wait to watch them all. Sure i already own the DVD quadology boxset. But im too much of a Alien fan not to buy this. So, whats the picture like on the movies?
Alien will blow you away.
Yeah was impressed with the picture on the DVDs but i guess the Bluray version will be even better! Are they any comparison shots?
There may be. (http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?art=full&image=1&vergleich=alien&lossless=0#auswahl)
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jun 14, 2011, 02:57:51 PM
There may be. (http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?art=full&image=1&vergleich=alien&lossless=0#auswahl)
All i can say is holy shit the picture is amazing.
I know right? Like having your eyes massaged with a warm moist chamois leather.
I think the commenter is talking out his arse about the audio quality though.
Yeah it sounds great to me but I haven't played it through a decent 5.1 set up yet so I'll reserve final judgement until then.
By the way SM, what did you make of the new extras? Was there as much as you wanted, or not enough? I still can't understand why they haven't included the Appendix stuff yet. It's obviously out there, because I have it and you most probably do too. They can hardly call it exhaustive when there's stuff, what, 10+ hours of stuff out there?
Quote from: SM on Jun 14, 2011, 11:27:01 PM
I think the commenter is talking out his arse about the audio quality though.
He's obviously expecting the film to sound like a modern day production. Unfortunately Alien was made at a time when the audio side of technology didn't quite match the visuals.
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 15, 2011, 07:44:28 AM
It's obviously out there, because I have it and you most probably do too.
He ... uh ... no. His copy is sitting next to my TV. :-[
QuoteYeah it sounds great to me but I haven't played it through a decent 5.1 set up yet so I'll reserve final judgement until then.
I have, and like the vision, it's like listening to a new movie.
QuoteBy the way SM, what did you make of the new extras? Was there as much as you wanted, or not enough? I still can't understand why they haven't included the Appendix stuff yet. It's obviously out there, because I have it and you most probably do too. They can hardly call it exhaustive when there's stuff, what, 10+ hours of stuff out there?
The new extras were predominantly the outtakes from the CDL docos, which I enjoyed and probably made up nearly 3-4 hours of new stuff. Of course I dug the menus which validated a lot of my web work (though sadly sans any credit).
As for the 'Appendix' stuff, I've not seen it. Of course I'd like to, but not sure whether it's worth Fox's while to officially re-master it to DVD or Blu-Ray. Since it seems to be from a lot of dispirate sources there may be a lot of repetition. There's already a good deal of it on the officially released stuff.
Just watched Alien on Blue-Ray and Ohh my god the picture was amazing. It's funny how you notice things you didn't before when watching it in HD. Haven't watched any of the special features yet but i'll get around to it i guess. Only thing that pisses me off is the lack of ability to pause the picture. I'm using a PS3 to watch the movies on. But on all my orher blu-ray movies pressing the X button pauses them, but on the Alien Anthology it doesn't infact it doesn't do anything when i press it.
Quote from: Guts on Jun 21, 2011, 02:35:10 PM
Just watched Alien on Blue-Ray and Ohh my god the picture was amazing. It's funny how you notice things you didn't before when watching it in HD. Haven't watched any of the special features yet but i'll get around to it i guess. Only thing that pisses me off is the lack of ability to pause the picture. I'm using a PS3 to watch the movies on. But on all my orher blu-ray movies pressing the X button pauses them, but on the Alien Anthology it doesn't infact it doesn't do anything when i press it.
I'm pretty sure if you press the little triangle "Start" button it will indeed pause it!
Quote from: Guts on Jun 21, 2011, 02:35:10 PM
Just watched Alien on Blue-Ray and Ohh my god the picture was amazing. It's funny how you notice things you didn't before when watching it in HD. Haven't watched any of the special features yet but i'll get around to it i guess. Only thing that pisses me off is the lack of ability to pause the picture. I'm using a PS3 to watch the movies on. But on all my orher blu-ray movies pressing the X button pauses them, but on the Alien Anthology it doesn't infact it doesn't do anything when i press it.
Yea Start Button does that.
I was looking over the description that Darkness posted of the content of Alien Anthology.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=37127.msg959898#msg959898 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=37127.msg959898#msg959898)
One thing I was hoping that would be included was the ALIEN screen saver that came with the ALIEN Legacy box set. 8)
It ran on Windows 98. :D
Is this offered on the anthology and not listed by chance?
thanks in advance!
D
Well, mine arrived, today... Breezed through various chapters on all the films. Honestly didn't see much of an improvement on picture quality, compared to the Quadrilogy DVD set, except for 'Alien', which does seem to be in higher definition. The others looked the same.
Menus are nice. Still like the Legacy DVD ones best, though - they're more unique to each film. :)
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Jan 07, 2012, 04:03:16 PM
Well, mine arrived, today... Breezed through various chapters on all the films. Honestly didn't see much of an improvement on picture quality, compared to the Quadrilogy DVD set, except for 'Alien', which does seem to be in higher definition. The others looked the same.
Menus are nice. Still like the Legacy DVD ones best, though - they're more unique to each film. :)
I though Aliens looked amazing. The other two, well Alien 3 was okay and I haven't even removed A:R from the box, and I doubt I ever will :P
I haven't played A:R either, ha. But I'll probably get around to it before Prometheus gets released in theaters.
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Jan 07, 2012, 04:03:16 PM
Well, mine arrived, today... Breezed through various chapters on all the films. Honestly didn't see much of an improvement on picture quality, compared to the Quadrilogy DVD set, except for 'Alien', which does seem to be in higher definition. The others looked the same.
Really? I haven't watched any of them all the way through yet, but I've dipped in and out and there's a definite improvement to all of them. Get a new TV, bro :laugh:
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Jan 07, 2012, 04:03:16 PM
Well, mine arrived, today... Breezed through various chapters on all the films. Honestly didn't see much of an improvement on picture quality, compared to the Quadrilogy DVD set, except for 'Alien', which does seem to be in higher definition. The others looked the same.
Menus are nice. Still like the Legacy DVD ones best, though - they're more unique to each film. :)
http://uk.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5007 (http://uk.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5007)
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anyway... i have a question, to all the owner of the anthology: in the booklet is a retrospective/interview with danny boyle as host, (don't know exactly on which disc 5 or 6 [and i borrowed mine to a friend]) listed.
i've got the german version and it's listed in the booklet as well, but it's
NOT on the disk.
so i think: wtf?
Quote from: Kol on Jan 07, 2012, 06:38:15 PM
anyway... i have a question, to all the owner of the anthology: in the booklet is a retrospective/interview with danny boyle as host, (don't know exactly on which disc 5 or 6 [and i borrowed mine to a friend]) listed.
i've got the german version and it's listed in the booklet as well, but it's NOT on the disk.
so i think: wtf?
That would be the "Shock & Awe: The Return of ALIEN" documentary from 2003. It was originally supposed to be included on the set, but for whatever reason it didn't make the cut. Which is a shame, because I for one would really like to see it. I guess the German Anthology release uses an outdated extras list.
Quote...but for whatever reason it didn't make the cut. Which is a shame, because I for one would really like to see it.
Your not missing anything. It's interview segments taken from the Quadrilogy features with the odd segement done by Danny Boyle spliced in...thats it.
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I picked up the Anthology over the holidays. What's all this about easter eggs hidden on the discs? I remember a discussion about them went on for almost 10 pages here or something.
Quote from: Valaquen on Jan 07, 2012, 04:09:39 PM
I though Aliens looked amazing. The other two, well Alien 3 was okay and I haven't even removed A:R from the box, and I doubt I ever will :P
Maybe I was just lucky with my DVD versions. :)
The third and fourth genuinely look the same as ever.
Quote from: Vulhala on Jan 07, 2012, 05:29:22 PM
Really? I haven't watched any of them all the way through yet, but I've dipped in and out and there's a definite improvement to all of them. Get a new TV, bro :laugh:
My television is fine. :) I can definitely see the improvement of something like the recent '
Star Trek' film on Blu-Ray. And, like I said, '
Alien' looks improved. Just a feeling, though... I haven't compared it. But it felt richer.
However, '
Aliens' and the others seemed much the same. I'll know for sure when I get around to watching it all the way through, but I checked a fair amount of it. Went through all the chapters.
Quote from: Kol on Jan 07, 2012, 06:38:15 PM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfwpxvY0781qa1o5zo1_500.jpg
Strange... The quality of my DVD version always looked as good as that!
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Jan 08, 2012, 06:22:54 AM
Quote from: Kol on Jan 07, 2012, 06:38:15 PM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfwpxvY0781qa1o5zo1_500.jpg
Strange... The quality of my DVD version always looked as good as that!
::)
to be honest that's what i expected from you. an unreasonable (uneinsichtig) answer as usual.
I've just taken another look at '
Aliens'. There are
some scenes there appears to be an improved image quality on... I can see slightly more detail on some of the clothing, floor grates and so on. Things like the actual creatures and, dropship and so on, however, look pretty much the same, IMO.
Even put my Quadrilogy DVD in to compare certain parts, directly after. If there
is a tangible difference followed throughout the entire thing (and I assume there must be), it's not terribly perceptible.
Quote from: Kol on Jan 08, 2012, 06:31:02 AM
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Jan 08, 2012, 06:22:54 AM
Quote from: Kol on Jan 07, 2012, 06:38:15 PM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfwpxvY0781qa1o5zo1_500.jpg
Strange... The quality of my DVD version always looked as good as that!
::)
to be honest that's what i expected from you. an unreasonable (uneinsichtig) answer as usual.
I'm far from unreasonable. However, I'd like to remind you to be respectful, regardless of whatever personal opinions you have about any forum members (especially when you reiterate the same unnecessary dig in another language).
There's a tangible difference in Alien and Aliens. Former's quality is amazing, the latter mantains the 80s grain but in doing so the colors are much more vivid, and there's a load more detail.
Alien3 and Alien: Resurrection had less effort put into the transfers (unfortunately and at the same time understandably), so the differences are reduced to some increased details.
You can compare in the following links caps for all four films: Alien (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien), Aliens (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=aliens), Alien3 (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_3) and Alien: Resurrection (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_resurrection)
Quote from: KingAngel ofthe Outergulf on Jan 03, 2012, 03:07:40 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 03, 2012, 01:32:43 AM
Well, the King Alien action figure from Kenner could be naturally occurring. Of course, that opens the question of whether you accept that medium to be canon.
Unfortunately in Aliens Anthology special features they showed the toys as being separate from the Saga. On the other hand I think every writer likes those toys and have been working them into the stories.
Does anybody know where this is? Where do they say that?
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 08, 2012, 02:11:58 PM
There's a tangible difference in Alien and Aliens. Former's quality is amazing, the latter mantains the 80s grain but in doing so the colors are much more vivid, and there's a load more detail.
Alien3 and Alien: Resurrection had less effort put into the transfers (unfortunately and at the same time understandably), so the differences are reduced to some increased details.
You can compare in the following links caps for all four films: Alien (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien), Aliens (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=aliens), Alien3 (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_3) and Alien: Resurrection (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_resurrection)
They did have an issue with the grain in Aliens, as Cambo intended for it to be there. It was an integral part of the style he was going for. Even so, it's still a vast improvement on the DVD. Put the DVD in, watch the Operations fight, and then watch the same sequence straight away on the Blu. It's night and day.
Yeah, I remember a mention about Cameron voluntarily keeping the grain. I also remember some fake DNR-heavy screenshots were released to make Blu-Elites angry haha.
The grain turned out harsher than Cambo intended. He almost shot it on Super35mm but opted for an experimental 16mm instead. He said: "I almost shot the film in Super 35 but I got talked out of it by somebody that didn't understand that format very well ... In this exact year, I think Kodak was in transition they were changing their emulsions. This was a higher-speed negative than had been used previously. They hadn't worked out their T-grain emulsion, so it turned out to be grainier than I would've wanted."
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 08, 2012, 02:11:58 PM
There's a tangible difference in Alien and Aliens. Former's quality is amazing, the latter mantains the 80s grain but in doing so the colors are much more vivid, and there's a load more detail.
Alien3 and Alien: Resurrection had less effort put into the transfers (unfortunately and at the same time understandably), so the differences are reduced to some increased details.
You can compare in the following links caps for all four films: Alien (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien), Aliens (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=aliens), Alien3 (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_3) and Alien: Resurrection (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_resurrection)
Resurrection got shafted something chronic on Blu-Ray. Could've looked brilliant, but ultimately is only marginally better than DVD.
Quote from: SM on Jan 11, 2012, 09:27:45 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jan 08, 2012, 02:11:58 PM
There's a tangible difference in Alien and Aliens. Former's quality is amazing, the latter mantains the 80s grain but in doing so the colors are much more vivid, and there's a load more detail.
Alien3 and Alien: Resurrection had less effort put into the transfers (unfortunately and at the same time understandably), so the differences are reduced to some increased details.
You can compare in the following links caps for all four films: Alien (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien), Aliens (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=aliens), Alien3 (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_3) and Alien: Resurrection (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?vergleich=alien_resurrection)
Resurrection got shafted something chronic on Blu-Ray. Could've looked brilliant, but ultimately is only marginally better than DVD.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/blog/alien-resurrection-transfer/ (http://www.highdefdigest.com/blog/alien-resurrection-transfer/)
QuoteWhen one is redoing digital masters, there's always the question of renovation: how far to go to improve the image, even if it means exceeding the original quality. On Delicatessen, we "degrained," i.e., removed almost all the grain on most sequences. There still is a little in some shots which had been filmed at 400 ASA and which would have become unusually soft if further degraining had been applied. The colors are what we had always wished for, and the result is – even if imperfect – magnificent when compared with the original material.
As for the 'ALIEN ANTHOLOGY' Blu-ray, the ad says, "In Blu-ray, everyone will hear you scream." On that, they're right! Scream with rage! Contrary to the information circulated here and there, no, the filmmakers were not involved with the remastering; in any case, I wasn't. It seems that Fox has devoted two years of work to this. Obviously, the Americans have never heard of degraining. This Blu-ray has, shall we say, the quality of a very mediocre DVD.
"Very mediocre DVD" is a bit over the top, but for all it's faults, Resurrection looked great. And after the awesomeness of the new Alien transfer, it looks like very poor relation.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 07, 2012, 11:20:08 PM
I picked up the Anthology over the holidays. What's all this about easter eggs hidden on the discs? I remember a discussion about them went on for almost 10 pages here or something.
I stumbled across one by accident in the Resurrection image galleries. 4 and 1/2 minutes of one of the Alien performers from Ressurection takling about his experience. Not sure if it's in the enhancement pods or not.
I haven't had much of a chance to poke around the special features. There's so much to choose from, I'm overwhelmed.
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 31, 2012, 11:53:09 PM
I haven't had much of a chance to poke around the special features. There's so much to choose from, I'm overwhelmed.
Work your way through each film's bonus material chronologically. :)
I've only made it through 75% of the first disc
Since I just got a blu ray player, I'm planning on buying Alien Anthology on blu ray. The problem is that there are two versions of Alien Anthology at my hmv.
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I was wondering what the difference was and which should I get?
Wow didnt know there were 2 versions. The queen cover looks friggin awesome.
The first cover with the queen is basically a reprint with a different cover. It is exclusive to region 2. The cover with the alien drone is the first print and if it is the region 1 version it comes in a digibook
Ghostrider, I feel like I've heard that the queen cover doesn't have all the special features of the original version...you should try to double check that, and see which one you'd prefer.
I'm trying to find out more but I'm having trouble doing so.
I think the second version is the one with the extras... around here the Queen one is barebones.
Sorry my mistake,I could have sworn the queen cover had special features.
I stumbled across a set yesterday that just had the films. No fifth and sixth disks.
You're in the States so buy the one with Kane's Son's head on it. That will apply to your region.
Quote from: MrSpaceJockey on Jun 15, 2012, 08:27:51 PM
Ghostrider, I feel like I've heard that the queen cover doesn't have all the special features of the original version...you should try to double check that, and see which one you'd prefer.
I'm trying to find out more but I'm having trouble doing so.
Yes, the Queen cover only has four discs whereas the one with the Alien has six discs. In other words, the version of Alien Anthology with the Queen cover lacks the special features.
The Queen version also has individual cases for each film, which looks quite nice :)
And there's the 4 disc Play.com SteelBook (http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/30899713/Alien-Anthology-Play-com-Exclusive-Steelbook-Edition/Product.html?searchstring=alien+anthology&searchsource=0&searchtype=BLU&urlrefer=search&strefer=BLU&searchfilters=s%7Balien+anthology%7D%2bc%7B600%7D%2b).
Did fox confirm updating this Alien Anthology by adding Prometheus to the collection?.
nope
Technically, Prometheus isn't even part of the Alien series; it's a spinoff set in the same universe.
There'll be a big bad f**k off Alien, Predator, AvP, Prometheus box set in the foreseeable future.
^I have often wondered why it has never been released on Blu-Ray yet. ???
Quote from: predxeno on Jun 17, 2012, 06:31:27 AM
^I have often wondered why it has never been released on Blu-Ray yet. ???
Because Prometheus isn't out yet. ;)
As for the other films, they have collected them in Region B at the very least.
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/alien-avp-predator-the-ultimate-annihilation-nine-movie-collection-9/dp/821044 (http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/alien-avp-predator-the-ultimate-annihilation-nine-movie-collection-9/dp/821044)
And before the release of Predators there was a set that had everything up to AVPR.
Personally, I don't yet have the Anthology, and don't see myself ever buying a complete A/P/AVP box set, either. I may hold out for an update to the Anthology that also includes Prometheus, although I'm content with my DVDs for the time being.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 02:30:39 PM
And before the release of Predators there was a set that had everything up to AVPR.
The Ultimate Showdown set, yes, I have that but I'm wondering why there haven't been Blu-Ray releases in the US.
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What tickets are those for? AvP:R?
Looks like it from the logo.
(In Hank Hill voice) Yep...
Quote from: predxeno on Jun 17, 2012, 03:45:36 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 02:30:39 PM
And before the release of Predators there was a set that had everything up to AVPR.
The Ultimate Showdown set, yes, I have that but I'm wondering why there haven't been Blu-Ray releases in the US.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Distorted_Angel/AVPjpg.jpg
I was talking about this one, actually.
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Included an actual copy of AVPR rather than tickets :)
Oh right, but the Ultimate Showdown set has all the bonus material and stuff.
Just watched Alien on Blu-ray again. Anyone feel that it's had a modern 'fashionable' colour grade? The Brett looking for Jones scene seems particularly 'teal and orange'. I appreciate that successive VHS releases have washed out the colour but it does look particularly over saturated in places. IMO.
Both Alien and Aliens were given a notable teal boost by Lowry Digital. Same applies to the recent remastered Terminator Blu-ray.
Not sure if I'm sold on it, but Scott and Cameron both seem to give the process a thumbs up.
Shame, I really dislike the trend. Peoples faces bathed in unconvincing yellow light and everything that should be black/grey, instead blue or green.
I loved the Alien blu-ray. Like watching a new film.
Quote from: SM on Feb 10, 2013, 10:18:40 PM
I loved the Alien blu-ray. Like watching a new film.
This. Can't say I'd really given BR much thought but after watching Alien...I saw how amazing BR could look.
Alien 3 on BR looked really good as well. The remastering was handled very carefully.
It'll always be a very good looking film ( A L I E N ) because of the 35mm and the quality of the cinematography - and the bluray obviously showcases elements of that to the best of any release so far... but I'd rather the teal and orange hadn't been boosted as it rather defeats the purpose of a definitive HD version. I don't believe that picture restoration should be lumbered with faddish trends. I noticed it most in Brett's demise sequence where the subtlety of colour I've always associated with the lighting in ALIEN is conspicuous in it's absence; but on looking again it's also very obvious in the Jockey chamber where the mist seems to have been almost obliterated by deepening the shadows and the spacesuit colours are extremely vibrant, the egg chamber is now so excessively blue that the layer of laser light is hardly a contrast at all (even the white Nottingham Lace in the egg is now blue); some scenes on the bridge of the Nostromo are also over saturated in blue/green; and the cocoon scene is so pushed into yellow that it is now almost looks just flatly and badly colourised.
I know 'teal and orange' is done to appeal, the opposites of the colour wheel and all that (and I know there is a campaign against it, there's a blog somewhere online highlighting the worst offenders) but it cheapens A L I E N, in places it's now as blue as Aliens. There was always a distinct difference in the colour palettes of both films so this colour 'correction' to a classic looks like hideous revisionism to me.
Not quite as bad as colourising Citizen Kane, but not far off.
I also enjoyed 'Alien 3' on BD. I honestly had my doubts because of the color palete, much like with Fincher's 'Se7en' but I was sorely mistaken on both films. The palette now enhances the film further with its sharp blacks and smooth texture while still retaining that film quality.
I thought surprisingly that the original still looked the best on the format. 'Aliens' was a close second, but the film is a little too dark in some scenes. 'Alien Resurrection' appropriately as the weakest sequel looks very muddy and worn (although they did supposedly run the film through oil for this effect so it may be intentional)
Resurrection got shafted on Blu-Ray.
It didn't get the Lowry treatment, but it still looked great. I liked how unmanipulated the transfer was (lots of grain and no DNR or edge enhancement). I'm willing to bet the disc is a pretty faithful representation of Res's original cinematic appearance.
If you watch Alien, then watch Resurrection and compare the picture quality, it's fairly horrid. As I've said - probably a number of times in this very thread - for all its faults Resurrection looked good, and this blu-ray let it down. JPJ was justified in his annoyance.
Quote from: SM on Feb 14, 2013, 10:16:10 PM
Resurrection got shafted on Blu-Ray.
Yes it did :( Aside from the lesser HD quality on A3 and Ares the set is damn near Perfect. Best and most Complete set I ever owned :laugh:
Aliens looked amazing :o
Hi, does someone have hi-res textless versions (and without the disc hole) of the Alien Anthology artworks?
Something like this for all four films:
http://www.cineaddict.fr/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Coffret-US-Alien-Anthology-7.jpg (http://www.cineaddict.fr/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Coffret-US-Alien-Anthology-7.jpg)
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 02, 2010, 06:09:50 PM
Hey you know that desktop thing? The only reason I am sure most of you use/used it was because of the backgrounds right? Well I have made that unnecessary. I edited them to make them suitable for desktops ;)
Thanks to mikey for telling me how to do it. Some of them do look a bit off because of lots of colours. So sorry.
And I plan to re-edit the ones were I coincidently left on the October 26 bit.
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Hi can someone help me, I search the rest of these Alien Anthology artworks?
Forgive the resurrection of the thread. But I didn't think it warrented it's own thread. I just discovered this and saw it was discussed her.
So Lambert is or was a transexual? Apparently this info is posted in plain sight in Aliens during the beginning of the film. Yet supplementary material from the Anthology lists her as a female, apparently 'natural" is thrown in there too? So not to bring up.a canon debate, but which bit of info does the fandom co spider to be accurate? Aliens? Or the Anthology?
Another thing I wonder is...why make her a transexual? Aliens was 7 years after Alien, so why bother changing such info on a character?
If she was a transexual it was done when she was still an fetus in her mother's womb, as per her parent's preference for a daughter, I suppose. I don't think it matters at all, except to establish more of the technology available in the world of ALIEN.
Quote from: MrSpaceJockey on Jan 18, 2015, 07:26:16 PM
If she was a transexual it was done when she was still an fetus in her mother's womb, as per her parent's preference for a daughter, I suppose. I don't think it matters at all, except to establish more of the technology available in the world of ALIEN.
I've seen people say that before. But where does that idea come from? A line from the movie? Other supplementary material? I haven't seen Alien in a long time.
Nah, it's not in the movie.
QuoteLambert: Lambert's Alien Anthology profile adds nothing too much of note, aside from one thing: "Despin Convert at birth [male to female], so far no indication of suppressed traumas related to gender alteration." It seems that in the future parents-to-be can change the sex of their child in-utero. Lambert seems to have been a male for some time in the womb, before her sex was changed. Smells more like a small joke than anything that adds to the overall Alien mythos. The "so far no indication of suppressed traumas related to gender alteration" seems like a gag on Lambert's pretty famous disposition throughout the events of Alien.
https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2012/10/20/nostromo-crew-profiles/
Thanks for the help. :) I suppose you can take the two bios and put them together. The Alien Legacy lists her as a natural female, because her sex was changed in the womb, so says the Anthology bio. However...I'm sure when they list "natural" they mean she's just not a synthetic
However one thing does stand out. The whole "Despin Convert at birth". That makes it sound like her gender change was after she was born.
Saw the Alien Anthology Blu Ray was on Amazon for $25. Just ordered it! I've had the Quadrilogy for years, but only recently (Christmas) acquired a Blu Ray player. I'm pumped :D
You should be! :D Congratulations.
i saw the alien anthology at walmart for $40 about 2 years ago :) so happy i bought it ;D so much to watch!