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Anti-Hero · 10-26-2004, 09:06 PM

From B-D..

"Fox Home Entertainment has announced a new collector's edition of Predator 2, which stars Kevin Peter Hall, Danny Glover, Gary Busey and Maria Conchita Alonso, according to DVD Answers. The disc will be available to own from the 25th January next year, and should retail at around $19.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen along with English DTS, English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Surround and French Dolby Surround tracks. Extras on this two-disc set will include an audio commentary by Director Stephan Hopkins and the writers Jim Thomas and Scott Thomas, a number of deleted sequences, a promotional gallery, a gag reel, The Predator Goes to Town (1990) featurette, an 1990 International featurette and a Creating the Ultimate Hunter featurette. Completing the package will be the original theatrical trailer, Trailers A, B and C and five TV spots."

projecteightysix · 10-26-2004, 09:35 PM

SWEET. I've been tempted to pick up the one thats out now.... but im glad i didnt

SharpShooter5 · 10-26-2004, 09:35 PM

awesome news!

While it isn't nearly as good as the first, it is still an enjoyable film and i'm glad to see its getting the SE treatment

Shawn Watson · 10-26-2004, 10:27 PM

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shawn

(Edit for being too sexy -Flash)

MooglePorn · 10-26-2004, 10:28 PM

What a bunch of shit... I bought this along with the new Predator SE, figuring there would NEVER be an SE of this flick...

Unless there's a quality video upgrade I'll probably leave it be...

EDIT: Hey Shawn, edit that shit...

SharpShooter5 · 10-26-2004, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooglePorn

What a bunch of shit... I bought this along with the new Predator SE, figuring there would NEVER be an SE of this flick...

Unless there's a quality video upgrade I'll probably leave it be...

EDIT: Hey Shawn, edit that shit...

just curious, how much did you pay for the barebones version?

this too will be a double dip for me, but i only paid 8 bucks for the first release, so i'm not to upset about having to buy the film again

MooglePorn · 10-26-2004, 10:42 PM

I think I paid $9.99, but still... Special Features aren't a big thing for me anymore, so unless the picture was improved or it's real cheap... I don't think I need it.

J Greer · 10-26-2004, 11:31 PM

IMO Predator 2 original DVD release should have been released as a special edition when first released less then two years ago. The original release already had two EPK's and the trailer. If a dts track was included on the original release I would be happy as a clam. On the new release other then the new commentary and the deleted sequences this is just a special edition of more fluff. I woudn't be suprised if the EPK's on the current disc show up as EPK's on the special edition. All in all I'm happy with my original release that can be picked up for less then ten dollars.

John Yaya · 10-27-2004, 06:18 AM

If this is true.. then that's good news indeed

At least it will have a completely different cover.. and the new one can't possibly be uglier than the current edition

optimalautobot · 10-27-2004, 07:00 AM

im in the same camp as moogleporn

Flash Ahhh · 10-27-2004, 08:36 AM

I guess this is proof that anything can get a re-issue.

I almost picked this up a few weeks ago. It was dirt cheap, but since it was non-anamorphic I held off. Since getting a 16x9 for my main movie viewing it would be extremely rare now that I buy a product that is not 16x9 enhanced.

So I am glad I held off.

And I have never seen this full movie either, only about 20 minutes of it.

Looks like this will be a decent set.

-Flash

Dilmo · 10-27-2004, 08:42 AM

I like the film, but I don't think an SE is necessary.

plissken99 · 10-27-2004, 09:19 AM

Most excellent! Not a bad double dip for me, as I bought the Australian version a long time ago. The video is pretty good on the current version, but I do hope they redo it all the same. Now we have all the Predator and Alien movies in DTS!

Shawn Watson · 10-27-2004, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plissken99

Now we have all the Predator and Alien movies in DTS!

No we don't.

Shawn

MJZ · 10-27-2004, 01:24 PM

While I still prefer the testosterone laden Predator, Predator 2 has grown on me over the years and I think I might get the SE.

mrcoaster · 10-27-2004, 05:20 PM

I've never even seen Predator 2 all the way through. I've seen bits and pieces of it, but never the whole thing. It generally got trashed so much I never bothered. Maybe I'll take the plunge with the SE release though. Why not?

jtorrance · 10-27-2004, 05:28 PM

Flash, Predator 2 is anamorphic with an above average transfer, actually. You lucked out of double-dip!

I may get the SE, but it's not a priority.

plissken99 · 10-27-2004, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn Watson

No we don't.

Shawn

Oh... well I do, as I got the Japanese version of Aliens and Alien 3.

optimalautobot · 10-27-2004, 06:15 PM

i am of the opinion that predator 2 is not a great movie... i have the original release.

i will not be buying the new SE.

if you havent seen it yet, i suggest renting it first. i wish i did.

Flash Ahhh · 10-27-2004, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtorrance

Flash, Predator 2 is anamorphic with an above average transfer, actually.

T'is ?

OK, I got the wrong info from someplace. My bad.

Well, for once, I won't have to double dip on a title. LOL.

-Flash

larphillips · 10-27-2004, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash Ahhh

I guess this is proof that anything can get a re-issue.
-Flash

Also, it's proof that the producers are convinced that we DVD fans (and fanatics) will buy anything they throw our way.

beckmen · 10-30-2004, 01:51 AM

I actually thought the Predator 2 DVD's transfer looked a little dirty or something. Can't put my finger on it, but it seemed to look like VHS...Same thing with the Predator DTS (and CE from what I hear it's the same damned transfer), it's lackluster. Fox didn't put enough time and effort into restoring these.

At any rate, although I own the Predator 2 DVD, I will pick up the SE for completion's sake. So I can own the best-of-the-best of the Aliens and Predator discs...

plissken99 · 10-30-2004, 02:53 AM

Trust me, I used have the Predator 2 laserdisc(widescreen), and the DVD was a major step up. It didn't look as good as others, but it was decent. But there were definitly a few scenes that looked grainy, so it matches the first Predator nicely.

projecteightysix · 10-31-2004, 04:26 AM

I think predator 2 is tons better than the first. I dont know... Predator just isnt all everybody said it was. But the 2nd one i enjoyed alot more.

Shawn Watson · 11-18-2004, 01:09 AM

I think this is quite cool looking.

Shawn

projecteightysix · 11-18-2004, 02:24 AM

oooo im getting all giddy like a schoolgirl. i cant wait

MichStateJordy · 01-14-2005, 05:09 PM

I was looking at the Amazon page for the new SE of Predator 2 and noticed that it says the movie has an NC-17 rating. A quick look at IMDB states that it originally received this rating. Is this true that the new SE will contain thie NC-17 version. Anyone heard any talk of what the rating will be on the DVD. Just curious

jbat31 · 01-14-2005, 05:30 PM

I don't know about that but I did read a review of the new SE and it is the same transfer as last time in both audio and video, except they added that DTS track and the extras. I am skipping this one because I am trying to cut back and I rebought predator and have still not watched the extra features

larphillips · 01-14-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projecteightysix

oooo im getting all giddy like a schoolgirl. i cant wait

That comment, matched with your avatar, makes me just a little bit vomitous.

Gator MacReady · 01-15-2005, 12:39 AM

10-26-2004, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anti-Hero Yes, I'm old school Join Date: Jan 2003	Predator 2 SE From B-D.. "Fox Home Entertainment has announced a new collector's edition of Predator 2, which stars Kevin Peter Hall, Danny Glover, Gary Busey and Maria Conchita Alonso, according to DVD Answers. The disc will be available to own from the 25th January next year, and should retail at around $19.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen along with English DTS, English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Surround and French Dolby Surround tracks. Extras on this two-disc set will include an audio commentary by Director Stephan Hopkins and the writers Jim Thomas and Scott Thomas, a number of deleted sequences, a promotional gallery, a gag reel, The Predator Goes to Town (1990) featurette, an 1990 International featurette and a Creating the Ultimate Hunter featurette. Completing the package will be the original theatrical trailer, Trailers A, B and C and five TV spots."

10-26-2004, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
projecteightysix Actor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama	SWEET. I've been tempted to pick up the one thats out now.... but im glad i didnt __________________ My DVD's

10-26-2004, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shawn Watson Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Underverse	YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shawn (Edit for being too sexy -Flash) __________________ A PTA meeting with cucumbers instead of parents. Last edited by Shawn Watson : 10-27-2004 at 03:51 PM.

10-26-2004, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
J Greer Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Avatar? I don't need no stinkin Avatar	IMO Predator 2 original DVD release should have been released as a special edition when first released less then two years ago. The original release already had two EPK's and the trailer. If a dts track was included on the original release I would be happy as a clam. On the new release other then the new commentary and the deleted sequences this is just a special edition of more fluff. I woudn't be suprised if the EPK's on the current disc show up as EPK's on the special edition. All in all I'm happy with my original release that can be picked up for less then ten dollars. __________________ "Our Germans are better then their Germans" The Right Stuff

10-27-2004, 06:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
John Yaya Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Planet 10 aka: Long Island	If this is true.. then that's good news indeed At least it will have a completely different cover.. and the new one can't possibly be uglier than the current edition __________________ My DVD List My CDs My Favorites "It was a stone groove, my man!!!"

10-26-2004, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
SharpShooter5 Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	awesome news! While it isn't nearly as good as the first, it is still an enjoyable film and i'm glad to see its getting the SE treatment

10-26-2004, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	What a bunch of shit... I bought this along with the new Predator SE, figuring there would NEVER be an SE of this flick... Unless there's a quality video upgrade I'll probably leave it be... EDIT: Hey Shawn, edit that shit...

10-26-2004, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I think I paid $9.99, but still... Special Features aren't a big thing for me anymore, so unless the picture was improved or it's real cheap... I don't think I need it.

10-27-2004, 07:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
optimalautobot Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: British Columbia	im in the same camp as moogleporn __________________ OptimalAutobot optimalautobot.fcpages.com

10-27-2004, 08:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	I guess this is proof that anything can get a re-issue. I almost picked this up a few weeks ago. It was dirt cheap, but since it was non-anamorphic I held off. Since getting a 16x9 for my main movie viewing it would be extremely rare now that I buy a product that is not 16x9 enhanced. So I am glad I held off. And I have never seen this full movie either, only about 20 minutes of it. Looks like this will be a decent set. -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.

10-27-2004, 08:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	I like the film, but I don't think an SE is necessary.

10-27-2004, 09:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	Most excellent! Not a bad double dip for me, as I bought the Australian version a long time ago. The video is pretty good on the current version, but I do hope they redo it all the same. Now we have all the Predator and Alien movies in DTS! __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

10-27-2004, 01:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	While I still prefer the testosterone laden Predator, Predator 2 has grown on me over the years and I think I might get the SE.

10-27-2004, 05:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
mrcoaster Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC	I've never even seen Predator 2 all the way through. I've seen bits and pieces of it, but never the whole thing. It generally got trashed so much I never bothered. Maybe I'll take the plunge with the SE release though. Why not? __________________ My Collection

10-27-2004, 05:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
jtorrance Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Refugee from the planet Alderaan.	Flash, Predator 2 is anamorphic with an above average transfer, actually. You lucked out of double-dip! I may get the SE, but it's not a priority. __________________ Do you want me to bring out the LeRoy Neiman paintings?

10-27-2004, 06:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
optimalautobot Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: British Columbia	i am of the opinion that predator 2 is not a great movie... i have the original release. i will not be buying the new SE. if you havent seen it yet, i suggest renting it first. i wish i did. __________________ OptimalAutobot optimalautobot.fcpages.com

10-30-2004, 01:51 AM	#22 (permalink)
beckmen Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fredonia, New York. USA.	I actually thought the Predator 2 DVD's transfer looked a little dirty or something. Can't put my finger on it, but it seemed to look like VHS...Same thing with the Predator DTS (and CE from what I hear it's the same damned transfer), it's lackluster. Fox didn't put enough time and effort into restoring these. At any rate, although I own the Predator 2 DVD, I will pick up the SE for completion's sake. So I can own the best-of-the-best of the Aliens and Predator discs...

10-30-2004, 02:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	Trust me, I used have the Predator 2 laserdisc(widescreen), and the DVD was a major step up. It didn't look as good as others, but it was decent. But there were definitly a few scenes that looked grainy, so it matches the first Predator nicely. __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

10-31-2004, 04:26 AM	#24 (permalink)
projecteightysix Actor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama	I think predator 2 is tons better than the first. I dont know... Predator just isnt all everybody said it was. But the 2nd one i enjoyed alot more. __________________ My DVD's

11-18-2004, 01:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
Shawn Watson Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Underverse	I think this is quite cool looking. Shawn __________________ A PTA meeting with cucumbers instead of parents.

11-18-2004, 02:24 AM	#26 (permalink)
projecteightysix Actor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama	oooo im getting all giddy like a schoolgirl. i cant wait __________________ My DVD's

01-14-2005, 05:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
MichStateJordy Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Between 2 of the great lakes	I was looking at the Amazon page for the new SE of Predator 2 and noticed that it says the movie has an NC-17 rating. A quick look at IMDB states that it originally received this rating. Is this true that the new SE will contain thie NC-17 version. Anyone heard any talk of what the rating will be on the DVD. Just curious __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

01-14-2005, 05:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
jbat31 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Trenton, Ohio 45067	I don't know about that but I did read a review of the new SE and it is the same transfer as last time in both audio and video, except they added that DTS track and the extras. I am skipping this one because I am trying to cut back and I rebought predator and have still not watched the extra features

01-15-2005, 12:39 AM	#30 (permalink)
Gator MacReady Actor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Down the ol' Swamp	Re: Predator 2 SE