Blade Runner is undoubtedly one of my favorite films of all time. To me it is almost the perfect representation of what a sci-fi movie should try to be. Even when Ridley Scott could not leave it alone and kept releasing new, slightly tweaked versions I was always there to pick it up. With this year being the 30th anniversary of the movie, I have realized that I will most likely be purchasing a new collection every five years and that is fine with me. Thus is the life of a nerd.
Here is the rundown of features that will be accompanying the Blade Runner 30th Anniversary Collector’s Set. It releases on October 23rd and retails for $64.99
Disc 1:
The Final Cut (2007) Feature (Blu-ray)
Introduction to the Final Cut by director Ridley Scott
Commentary by Director Ridley Scott
Commentary by Executive Producer/Co-Screenwriter Hampton Fancher, Co-Screenwriter David Peoples, Producer Michael Deeley and Production Executive Katherine Haber
Commentary by Visual Futurist Syd Mead, Production Designer Lawrence G. Paull, Art Director David L. Snyder and Special Photographic Effects Supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer
Disc 2:
3 Theatrical Features
Ridley Scott Introduction to the 1982 Theatrical Cut
Ridley Scott Introduction to the 1982 International Cut
Ridley Scott Introduction to the 1992 Director’s Cut
Disc 3:
Photo Gallery + Dangerous Days, Existing EC + Workprint
“Dangerous Days: The Making of Blade Runner” Documentary (8 parts)
- Part 1 Incept Date – 1980: Screenwriting and Dealmaking
- Part 2 Blush Response: Assembling the Cast
- Part 3 A Good Start: Designing the Future
- Part 4 Eye of the Storm: Production Begins
- Part 5 Living in Fear: Tension on the Set
- Part 6 Beyond the Window: Visual Effects
- Part 7 In Need of Magic: Post-Production Problems
- Part 8 To Hades and Back: Release and Resurrection
4 Trailers
The Electric Dreamer: Author Philip K. Dick RT: 18:52
Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film RT: 14:57
Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews RT: 27:38
- Introduction by Paul M. Sammon
- Inspiration for ‘Electric Sheep’
- The Meaning of ‘Electric Sheep’
- Wanting to Write the Script
- Hollywood
- Not Asked to Write the Script
- Adapting Books to Movies
- Being Left Out of the Production
- Problems with the First Screenplay
- Hating Hampton Fancher’s Script
- Lashing Out Against ‘Blade Runner’
- Meeting Ridley Scott
- Loving David Peoples’ Script
- Viewing ‘Blade Runner’ Footage
- Harrison Ford
Signs of the Times: Graphic Design
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Screen Tests: Rachel and Pris
The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth
Deleted and Alternate Scenes with Introduction by director Ridley Scott
1982 Promotional Featurettes
- On the Set
- Convention Reel
- Behind-the-Scenes Outtakes
- Original Trailers and TV Spots
- 1981 Teaser Trailer
- 1982 Theatrical Trailer
- 1982 TV Spot
- 1992 Director’s Cut Trailer
- 2007 Dangerous Days Teaser Trailer
- 2007 Final Cut Trailer
- Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art
- Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
- Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers
Workprint Feature Version with Introduction by Ridley Scott
Commentary by Future Noir Author Paul M. Sammon
All Our Variant Futures
Disc 4:
Final Cut Feature Disc on DVD
Introduction to the Final Cut by director Ridley Scott
Commentary by Director Ridley Scott
Commentary by Executive Producer/Co-Screenwriter Hampton Fancher, Co-Screenwriter David Peoples, Producer Michael Deeley and Production Executive Katherine Haber
Commentary by Visual Futurist Syd Mead, Production Designer Lawrence G. Paull, Art Director David L. Snyder and Special Photographic Effects Supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer
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