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evilbaby · 06-08-2002, 12:09 AM

As some of you might know, I helped get Dan O'Bannon hooked up with MGM for "The Return of the Living Dead" DVD (and headed the internet campaign) and recently I've done the same regarding Dan's first film, "Dark Star" (directed by John Carpenter.)

I'm very happy to be the first to announce that a NEW DVD for "Dark Star" will be released. Here is the letter I received from the president of VCI Home Video (the company that owns "Dark Star".)

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"Dear Michael,
I wanted to let you know that I have spoken with Dan O'Bannon today and he confirmed he would be happy to help us on redoing the DARK STAR DVD. He was very busy but said he would call me on Monday to work out the details.

This is very exciting news and I don't mind if you want to be the first person in the world to announce on your website that we will be doing a new SPECIAL EDITION DVD, which will feature, at the least, a new digital anamorphic widescreen transfer - enhanced for 16x9 monitors. I'll keep you posted on more details as they are worked out.

I appreciate all your help in making this happen.

Best regards,
Robert A. Blair, President
vci entertainment"
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redshifter · 06-08-2002, 04:11 AM

that's great news for THIS john carpenter fan. i also read the fog se is coming in august, featureing a "video intro" by carpenter (i wonder if he'll dress up as the coroner again?

)

return of the living dead is one of my favorite horror movies. thanks if you helped bring the dvd about!! i'm afraid my vhs copy is worn out, right about the scene where linnea dances on the gravestone...

smurdleman2000 · 06-08-2002, 04:43 PM

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
Did I mention that I was excited? This is excellent news! I only hope we shall get both versions of the film cleaned up and anamorphically enhanced, because I both respect Dan's opinions about the special edition cut AND enjoy the longer theatrical cut more.

Flash Ahhh · 06-08-2002, 05:00 PM

Well this lets us know one thing...

If there is hope for "Dark Star" there is hope for otehr titles as well.

-Flash

evilbaby · 07-12-2002, 08:38 PM

Some news for everyone

I received a letter for "the man" himself, John Carpenter, today.

While he has "great affection" for the movie and would "love to see a special edition", he will NOT work with Dan O'Bannon on the DVD in any way. Apparently after 20+ years, the bad blood between the two is still running deep.

Kinda sucks, I know but you can't force people to work with each other if they don't wanna.

I'm glad Mr. Carpenter took the time to contact me anyway. At least we know what to expect (or not to expect in this case) regarding the DVD. Still, O'Bannon is involved and 1 outta 2 ain't bad.

redshifter · 07-12-2002, 08:44 PM

Quote:

I received a letter from "the man" himself, John Carpenter, today.

*falls on knees and bows repeatedly*
i'm not worthy! i'm not worthy!

do you know why there's this bad blood between them?

Crow T. Robot · 07-13-2002, 01:11 AM

hmm dark star is that the movie people say is kinda like a comedy version of "Alien" ?

redshifter · 07-13-2002, 02:02 AM

it is like if "alien" was written by philip k. dick and tommy chong. it is about surfer astronauts who's mission it is to blow up unstable asteroids. ultra low budget, but has some good momnets for sure. one highlight is when a crewmember tries to talk a sentient bomb out of exploding.

06-08-2002, 12:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
evilbaby Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Michigan	NEW "Dark Star" DVD coming! As some of you might know, I helped get Dan O'Bannon hooked up with MGM for "The Return of the Living Dead" DVD (and headed the internet campaign) and recently I've done the same regarding Dan's first film, "Dark Star" (directed by John Carpenter.) I'm very happy to be the first to announce that a NEW DVD for "Dark Star" will be released. Here is the letter I received from the president of VCI Home Video (the company that owns "Dark Star".) -------- "Dear Michael, I wanted to let you know that I have spoken with Dan O'Bannon today and he confirmed he would be happy to help us on redoing the DARK STAR DVD. He was very busy but said he would call me on Monday to work out the details. This is very exciting news and I don't mind if you want to be the first person in the world to announce on your website that we will be doing a new SPECIAL EDITION DVD, which will feature, at the least, a new digital anamorphic widescreen transfer - enhanced for 16x9 monitors. I'll keep you posted on more details as they are worked out. I appreciate all your help in making this happen. Best regards, Robert A. Blair, President vci entertainment" -----------------

06-08-2002, 04:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
redshifter Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: the emerald city	that's great news for THIS john carpenter fan. i also read the fog se is coming in august, featureing a "video intro" by carpenter (i wonder if he'll dress up as the coroner again? ) return of the living dead is one of my favorite horror movies. thanks if you helped bring the dvd about!! i'm afraid my vhs copy is worn out, right about the scene where linnea dances on the gravestone... __________________ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Did you ever hear of "The Seattle Seven"? That was me... and six other guys.

06-08-2002, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
smurdleman2000 Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Allendale, MI	YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Did I mention that I was excited? This is excellent news! I only hope we shall get both versions of the film cleaned up and anamorphically enhanced, because I both respect Dan's opinions about the special edition cut AND enjoy the longer theatrical cut more. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those... moments... will be lost in time, like tears... in rain. Time to die.

06-08-2002, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	Well this lets us know one thing... If there is hope for "Dark Star" there is hope for otehr titles as well. -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

07-13-2002, 02:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
redshifter Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: the emerald city	it is like if "alien" was written by philip k. dick and tommy chong. it is about surfer astronauts who's mission it is to blow up unstable asteroids. ultra low budget, but has some good momnets for sure. one highlight is when a crewmember tries to talk a sentient bomb out of exploding. __________________ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Did you ever hear of "The Seattle Seven"? That was me... and six other guys.

07-12-2002, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
evilbaby Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Michigan	Some news for everyone I received a letter for "the man" himself, John Carpenter, today. While he has "great affection" for the movie and would "love to see a special edition", he will NOT work with Dan O'Bannon on the DVD in any way. Apparently after 20+ years, the bad blood between the two is still running deep. Kinda sucks, I know but you can't force people to work with each other if they don't wanna. I'm glad Mr. Carpenter took the time to contact me anyway. At least we know what to expect (or not to expect in this case) regarding the DVD. Still, O'Bannon is involved and 1 outta 2 ain't bad.

07-13-2002, 01:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crow T. Robot Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	hmm dark star is that the movie people say is kinda like a comedy version of "Alien" ?

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