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Rick · 02-14-2002, 08:44 PM

I thought I remembered reading somewhere that MGM was going to be doing a Special Edition of Escape From NY and it was coming next year ('03). Can anyone confirm this?

I ask because I have the chance of buying the Special Edition laserdisc, which includes Carpenter/Russel commentary as well as deleted scenes at the end you can watch, but if it's true that the DVD will be finally given the Special Edition treament, then I'll wait for the superior format version.

Much appreciated!
Rick

Jerm · 02-14-2002, 09:48 PM

I remember hearing that as well.
I also remember the rumor that the plane was no longer going to crash into the building, for PC sake, but that the rumor was wrong, and that they had every intention of releasing it the right way.
Unfortunately, I can't confirm this

Rick · 02-14-2002, 11:10 PM

Yeah, you're right! I remember now because every DVD site was talking about that plane sequence and whether they were going to remove it. So they must be doing one. However, the REAL question remains...will they be using that commentary with Carpenter and Russell? Knowing MGM's track record with omitting existing commentaries, perhaps I should grab the laserdisc up. Who knows? Maybe it'll be a collector's item someday!

Rick

02-14-2002, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rick Supporting Actor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA	Is there a Sp.Ed. coming for Escape From NY? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that MGM was going to be doing a Special Edition of Escape From NY and it was coming next year ('03). Can anyone confirm this? I ask because I have the chance of buying the Special Edition laserdisc, which includes Carpenter/Russel commentary as well as deleted scenes at the end you can watch, but if it's true that the DVD will be finally given the Special Edition treament, then I'll wait for the superior format version. Much appreciated! Rick

02-14-2002, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	I remember hearing that as well. I also remember the rumor that the plane was no longer going to crash into the building, for PC sake, but that the rumor was wrong, and that they had every intention of releasing it the right way. Unfortunately, I can't confirm this __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

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02-14-2002, 11:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rick Supporting Actor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA	Yeah, you're right! I remember now because every DVD site was talking about that plane sequence and whether they were going to remove it. So they must be doing one. However, the REAL question remains...will they be using that commentary with Carpenter and Russell? Knowing MGM's track record with omitting existing commentaries, perhaps I should grab the laserdisc up. Who knows? Maybe it'll be a collector's item someday! Rick