The Thing (Carpenter) Re-Release!!! - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Maximum Jonah · 06-17-2004, 01:28 PM

Great news.

John Carpenter's "The Thing" is be re-released with a new anamorphic transfer, as well as carrying over a lot of the original features from the first disc.

Never thought that this would happen!

Well worth the double dip!

From DVDfile:

And last but not least is a chilly thriller that is a far cry from family entertainment, the John Carpenter cult classic The Thing. Universal will be reissuing the flick in a newly-remastered anamorphic widescreen transfer, with all the same extras as the current (and now discontinued) special edition: "Terror Takes Shape" documentary, audio commentary with star Kurt Russell and Carpenter, a still gallery, deleted footage, a still gallery and trailer. Retail will also list for $14.95.

Marq · 06-17-2004, 01:43 PM

Insanely lengthy procrastination on buying something has again paid off*!
Three cheers for ME!

* even though I don't have a widescreen TV, so it really makes no difference to me at this point.

EPKJ · 06-17-2004, 02:28 PM

Except for being anamorphic, there appears to be no other difference. I will buy it for the upgrade, however, this is not something casual collectors should consider double dipping.

C Roberts · 06-17-2004, 02:36 PM

As I don't have a widescreen TV I'll be sticking with my current one. Otherwise this is one I would have considered double-dipping.

lostwire · 06-17-2004, 02:48 PM

I put my hand up on your hip
when I dip you dip we dip
you put your hand up on my hip
when you dip I dip we dip
I put my hand up on your hip
when I dip you dip we dip
you put yours and I put mine
and we can dip down low and roll and grind

downhuman · 06-17-2004, 03:02 PM

Loooooooong overdue. I'll be getting this the day of release.

Rogue · 06-17-2004, 03:05 PM

Great news!

I'm glad I never got around to buying this.

blakely614 · 06-17-2004, 06:59 PM

all extras being equal, i'll probably hang onto the older copy at least until i get a 16x9 set

lopper · 06-17-2004, 07:01 PM

I nearly shit myself when I read this the other day. The Thing is a movie that is watched very regurlarly over here, even if it's only on in the background while I'm on the computer. I'd list this as my second favorite Carpenter film, only about half a step behind Halloween.

I can't wait til this sombitch comes out.

KSC2-303 · 06-17-2004, 07:25 PM

I heard this was supposed to have new extras. Something called "The Blairmonster" and "the Sauser", or something like that.

Any word on that? Are those on the original? Did they get cut from the new release? Am I high on crack?

Maximum Jonah · 06-17-2004, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KSC2-303

I heard this was supposed to have new extras. Something called "The Blairmonster" and "the Sauser", or something like that.

Any word on that? Are those on the original? Did they get cut from the new release? Am I high on crack?

The extras, "The Blairmonster", and "The Saucer" are on the original. Hopefully they will get ported over. If not, I'll hold onto both copies.

Riddick · 06-17-2004, 11:37 PM

GREAT NEWS!!

I'll be all over this on release day

UFO · 06-17-2004, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximum Jonah

Great news.

John Carpenter's "The Thing" is be re-released with a new anamorphic transfer, as well as carrying over a lot of the original features from the first disc.

About ***damn time. I've been waiting for years for a proper anamorphic release. Same for The Abyss.

SharpShooter5 · 06-18-2004, 12:08 AM

now that i have a 16x9 tv, i will for sure upgrade, although i'm kinda dissapointed we get no new extras, but at least they didn't drop anything, meaning my old non-anamorphic disc can be officially be thrown out

Monterey Jack · 06-18-2004, 03:49 AM

Kinda disappointed that there are going to be no new extras.

It'd have been nice if they had done a full-blown 2-disc set, with the movie on disc one (with DTS), and the extras on disc two, with all of the deleted scenes this time (and not in crappy full-screen

). Plus, this being a reissue of a Universal title, I'm betting that we'll get a giant Kurt Russell head for cover art.

Seeing as how I'll likely never have a widescreen set, I'm not sure I see any reason to upgrade from my current non-anamorphic version, but for those who have been waiting, congratulations!

Dilmo · 06-18-2004, 04:03 AM

I agree. For those of you who have been waiting for the anamorphic release, I'm glad for ya. I only wish they had remastered the damn THING first. As is, it is still great, and at a retail of $14.98 (I read), it is a steal.

JFelix · 06-18-2004, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilmo

I agree. For those of you who have been waiting for the anamorphic release, I'm glad for ya.

Didn't you hear? It's simply the first non-anamorphic disc with a new box art, and with a sticker on the front that says "ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN. WE PROMISE. THIS TIME NO FOOLIN' AIN'T NO JOKE. WE AIN'T SHITTIN' YA."

Dilmo · 06-18-2004, 05:03 AM

With Universal behind it, it would'nt be shocked.

downhuman · 06-18-2004, 02:01 PM

I look at the Pitch Black re-release for a reference here. A re-release with almost the exact same extras, exact same A/V transfer, and a nice big head shot of Vin Diesel on the cover. With the exception of the A/V transfer (which I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it goes away a couple of weeks before release), I expect pretty much the same for this one.

Notoriousaurus · 06-18-2004, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Kinda disappointed that there are going to be no new extras.

Did you expect to have your cake and eat it too? With the exception of the transfer, there is NOTHING wrong with the previous release, you get a great commentary and almost as good, one of the best making of documentaries I have ever seen (about 90 minutes, if I remember correctly)

What the hell else could you want for this movie?

lostwire · 06-18-2004, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Notoriousaurus

What the hell else could you want for this movie?

Marq · 06-18-2004, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lostwire

The Limey · 06-18-2004, 03:02 PM

I shall definately double-dip with this one.If the artwork is crappy, i shall simply stick the new disc in the old case!

lostwire · 06-18-2004, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Marq

Monterey Jack · 06-18-2004, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Notoriousaurus

What the hell else could you want for this movie?

The deleted scenes in widescreen, for one.

That's my main beef with the original release. Otherwise, I agree that it was an exceptional SE.

MrMike · 06-29-2004, 07:58 PM

It's now delayed until October 19th according to dvdanswers.com

Anti-Hero · 06-29-2004, 08:01 PM

Same extras? I'll just hold onto my original release.

sparky · 06-29-2004, 10:35 PM

I bet all those that have a 16x9 TV "WILL" double dip and being "ANAMORPHIC" does makes that much of a difference!!!

phpotato · 06-30-2004, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMike

It's now delayed until October 19th

@##!!!

Killroy · 07-03-2004, 06:10 AM

The 19th eh? Well that's kinda poo.

I wish they would have included DTS on this mofo.

06-17-2004, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Rogue Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Miami,FL USA	Great news! I'm glad I never got around to buying this. __________________ All that is gold does not glitter Not all those who wander are lost...

06-17-2004, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-17-2004, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
C Roberts Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	As I don't have a widescreen TV I'll be sticking with my current one. Otherwise this is one I would have considered double-dipping.

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lostwire Expressed Visually Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Michigan.	I put my hand up on your hip when I dip you dip we dip you put your hand up on my hip when you dip I dip we dip I put my hand up on your hip when I dip you dip we dip you put yours and I put mine and we can dip down low and roll and grind

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downhuman Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	Loooooooong overdue. I'll be getting this the day of release.

06-17-2004, 07:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
lopper Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Under the Stairs	I nearly shit myself when I read this the other day. The Thing is a movie that is watched very regurlarly over here, even if it's only on in the background while I'm on the computer. I'd list this as my second favorite Carpenter film, only about half a step behind Halloween. I can't wait til this sombitch comes out.

06-17-2004, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
KSC2-303 Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Georgia	I heard this was supposed to have new extras. Something called "The Blairmonster" and "the Sauser", or something like that. Any word on that? Are those on the original? Did they get cut from the new release? Am I high on crack? __________________ My DVD Aficionado list

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Riddick Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DS9 occasionally beams down to Long Island New York	GREAT NEWS!! I'll be all over this on release day __________________ Finally found something worse than me . . .huh?

06-18-2004, 12:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
SharpShooter5 Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	now that i have a 16x9 tv, i will for sure upgrade, although i'm kinda dissapointed we get no new extras, but at least they didn't drop anything, meaning my old non-anamorphic disc can be officially be thrown out

06-18-2004, 03:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
Monterey Jack Wants to be John Smith Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Walpole, MA U.S.A.	Kinda disappointed that there are going to be no new extras. It'd have been nice if they had done a full-blown 2-disc set, with the movie on disc one (with DTS), and the extras on disc two, with all of the deleted scenes this time (and not in crappy full-screen ). Plus, this being a reissue of a Universal title, I'm betting that we'll get a giant Kurt Russell head for cover art. Seeing as how I'll likely never have a widescreen set, I'm not sure I see any reason to upgrade from my current non-anamorphic version, but for those who have been waiting, congratulations! __________________ Lol VHS forty dollars??? more like dvd's 5 dollars hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha skip a long to blu ray disc and get with the freakin program!!!!!!!! LOL -ty_guy123321@hotmal.com

06-18-2004, 04:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	I agree. For those of you who have been waiting for the anamorphic release, I'm glad for ya. I only wish they had remastered the damn THING first. As is, it is still great, and at a retail of $14.98 (I read), it is a steal.

06-18-2004, 05:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	With Universal behind it, it would'nt be shocked.

06-18-2004, 02:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
downhuman Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	I look at the Pitch Black re-release for a reference here. A re-release with almost the exact same extras, exact same A/V transfer, and a nice big head shot of Vin Diesel on the cover. With the exception of the A/V transfer (which I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it goes away a couple of weeks before release), I expect pretty much the same for this one.

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The Limey Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London , England	I shall definately double-dip with this one.If the artwork is crappy, i shall simply stick the new disc in the old case! __________________ My Blu-Ray Collection

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MrMike Part of the Younger Demographic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Norwalk, OH	It's now delayed until October 19th according to dvdanswers.com __________________ My collection along with my wife's crappy movies. "I have twenty stores in thirty states."

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Anti-Hero Yes, I'm old school Join Date: Jan 2003	Same extras? I'll just hold onto my original release.

06-29-2004, 10:35 PM	#28 (permalink)
sparky Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Placentia, CA, USA	I bet all those that have a 16x9 TV "WILL" double dip and being "ANAMORPHIC" does makes that much of a difference!!! __________________ ...we have a loom up! Last edited by sparky : 06-29-2004 at 10:41 PM.

07-03-2004, 06:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
Killroy Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland	The 19th eh? Well that's kinda poo. I wish they would have included DTS on this mofo.

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