PREDATOR: Special Edition!!

[Weapon X]

Just saw this on Dark Horizons (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news.htm):

Predator (DVD): 20th Century FOX Home Video is bringing out a special 2-disc edition of the action classics. It will be re-released with a 16x9 Enhanced Widescreen Print, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 sound. "Predator" also includes an audio commentary with Director John McTiernan, text commentary, a 30-minute documentary, seven featurettes on the film's making, a deleted scene entitled "Arnold fleeing Predator", outtakes, a look at the "red-suit" special effects, still gallery, and finally Predator profile & Camouflage Tests.

Unfortunately, there was no mention of a release date. Nevertheless, after the sub-par (read: crappy) release of Predator DVD last time, this truly sounds cool, does it not? http://www.joblo.com/ubb/cool.gif


[This message has been edited by Weapon X (edited 12-14-2001).]

[The Novelist]

Thanks for the information 'Weapon X.' I've been complaining for some time that there should be a "Predator" special edition, and now my complaints have been finally answered!

[Riddick]

It also says in the same article that Fox is bringing out a Special Edition of Speed. It says they've only been announced for Region 2. So we Brits may get it first. Yay!

[bskutle]

I've held off on "Speed" in hopes of a Special Edition (I think it'll be a Five-Star Collection release), and we'll finally be getting it. Yeah!

About "Predator," it looks like I'll have to buy that again. I bought the DTS edition earlier this year, but will definitely be buying this when it comes out.

[[SD] Bob Plisskin]

hmmm i don't know if I'll buy 'Speed' but I'll definately be getting 'Predator' I'd love it if it were in special packaging.

-Here's hoping a sub-£20 price tag

<OB>

[APzombie]

oh yeah! i've been waiting for this for a while!

[[SD] Bob Plisskin]

Just thought I'd update the Predator situation, Play are selling the R2 version Due for release on 03/06/2002 at £14.99 the list of extras is confirmed as:

Feature Length Audio Commentary by Director John McTiernan
30 Minute Documentary: "If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It"
Inside The Predator: 7 Featurettes: Classified Action (stunts and special effects) / The Unseen Arnold / Old Painless (the most intimidating gun ever) / The Life Inside (tribute to Kevin Peter Hall) / Camouflage / Welcome to the Jungle / Character Design
Deleted Scene: "Arnold Scwarzenegger Fleeing Predator"
Outtakes
Special Effects: Predator "Red-suit" Special Effects
Text Commentary by Film Historian
Still Gallery
Predator Profile: Text Pages
Predator Camouflage Tests
Hidden Easter Eggs

It did origionally say on this site "warning this copy is cut" but it no longer does, here's hoping it's uncut.

<OB>

[Gordie Lachance]

Has anyone heard anything about a R1 release? I can't take it anymore! I want it NOW!!! http://www.joblo.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Moviefan1234]

I have the regular version of the "Predator" DVD. Just buy the regular version. It's a great movie.

[CeMeTaRy_GaTeS]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Gordie Lachance:
Has anyone heard anything about a R1 release? I can't take it anymore! I want it NOW!!! http://www.joblo.com/ubb/biggrin.gif</font>

According to digitalbits, since fox has already released 2 versions of the film in R1 they are going to wait and see if it sells better than expected internationally before releasing it in good old Region 1. So won't wouldn't expect it till 2004 or release that, PREDATOR 2 and re-release a new and improved ALIEN LEGACY that will go along with the release of the AvP movie that should come out eventually. This is just what I think though.

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

I've had that version of Predator for a few months now, funny how for a change R2 comes before R1.

It's a good set, I'd recommend it.

[TheFrost]

Just a little question, wot Region does the PS2 have for DVD's. Is it Region 2 or 1?

[[SD] Bob Plisskin]

If you got your PS2 in the UK then it's R2 but there is a disc called region-X for the PS2 which allows you to code memory cards to make the player different regions.

&lt;OB&gt;