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  • Arrow Releasing Videodrome

    Pre-order your copy here: http://bit.ly/1GCpRQL
    Release Date: 10th August 2015
    Region: B
    Format: Dual Format Blu-ray + DVD
    Starring: James Woods, Deborah Harry, Sonja Smits
    Directed by: David Cronenberg


    Combining the bio-horror elements of his earlier films whilst anticipating the technological themes of his later work, Videodrome exemplifies Cronenberg's extraordinary talent for making both visceral and cerebral cinema.


    Max Renn (James Woods) is looking for fresh new content for his TV channel when he happens across some illegal S&M-style broadcasts called 'Videodrome'. Embroiling his girlfriend Nicki (Debbie Harry) in his search for the source, his journey begins to blur the lines between reality and fantasy as he works his way through sadomasochistic games, shady organisations and body transformations stunningly realised by the Oscar-winning makeup effects artist Rick Baker.
    Hailed by his contemporaries John Carpenter ("he's better than all of us combined") and Martin Scorsese ("no one makes films like he does") as a genius, Videodrome, was Cronenberg's most mature work to date and still stands as one of his greatest.


    LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
    High Definition digital transfers of the uncut version of Videodrome and four of Cronenberg's early works
    Original uncompressed mono audio tracks for all films
    Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for all films
    Limited Edition packaging, fully illustrated by Gilles Vranckx
    Limited Edition Exclusive Extras


    VIDEODROME - BLU-RAY DISC 1 AND DVD DISC 2:
    Restored high-definition digital transfer of the unrated version, approved by director David Cronenberg and cinematographer Mark Irwin
    Audio commentary by Tim Lucas, the on-set correspondent for Cinefantastique Magazine and author of Videodrome: Studies in the Horror Film
    David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme - A documentary programme featuring interviews with Cronenberg, George A. Romero and Alex Cox on Cronenberg's cinema, censorship and the horror genre
    Forging the New Flesh - A documentary programme by filmmaker Michael Lennick on Videodrome's video and prosthetic make up effects
    Videoblivion: A brand new interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
    A brand new interview with producer Pierre David
    AKA Jack Martin - Dennis Etchison, author of novelizations of Videodrome, Halloween, Halloween II and III and The Fog, discusses Videodrome and his observations of Cronenberg's script
    The complete uncensored Samurai Dreams footage with additional Videodrome broadcasts with optional commentary by Michael Lennick
    Helmet Test and Betamax
    Camera (2000) Cronenberg's short film starring Videodrome's Les Carlson
    Fear on Film: A round table discussion from 1982 with Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis and Mick Garris
    Promotional featurette with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Cronenberg, James Woods, Deborah Harry and Rick Baker
    Original theatrical trailers


    DAVID CRONENBERG'S EARLY WORKS: BLU-RAY DISC 3 AND DVD DISC 4 [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE]
    High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentation of four Cronenberg films
    Transfer (1966) & From the Drain (1967), Cronenberg's previously unavailable short films newly restored by the Toronto International Film Festival [7 & 12 mins]
    Stereo (1969) & Crimes of the Future (1970): Cronenberg's early amateur feature films, shot in and around his university campus, prefigure his later work's concerns with strange institutions (much like Videodrome's Spectacular Optical) as well as male/female separation (Dead Ringers) and ESP (Scanners). Newly restored from original lab elements [65 & 70 mins]
    Transfer the Future - Author and critic Kim Newman discusses Cronenberg's early works


    COLLECTOR'S BOOKLET [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE]
    An illustrated 100-page hardback book featuring new writing including Justin Humphreys on Videodrome in a modern context, Brad Stevens on the alternate versions, Caelum Vatnsdal on Cronenberg's early works, extracts from Cronenberg on Cronenberg featuring Cronenberg's reminiscences of getting started in filmmaking and shooting all the films in this collection, plus more, illustrated with original archive stills

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    Last edited by Ian Jane; 01-17-2023, 09:42 AM.
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  • #2
    If anyone's curious, I've just posted a lengthy review of this release with some big images from both the main feature and the short films: http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=3828
    'You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. Still the same. Pissholes in the snow'

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    • #3


      Hypothetically speaking, lets say this commercial takes place within the Videodrome universe. Spectacular Optical somehow manages to bounce back after Convex's death and his successor decides to branch out into the nasal department. Seeing as how they couldn't get Max they decide to take out those closest to him and poor Bridey is the first to test this new product. Sure she breathes better now, but at what cost?

      And yes, if it wasn't painfully obvious I have nothing else going at the moment.
      LA PASIÓN ESPAÑOL: THE EROTIC MELODRAMAS OF VICENTE ARANDA (1991-1999)

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      • #4
        NEW UK TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT: VIDEODROME BD & DVD EDITIONS

        Videodrome - standalone Blu-ray and DVD editions of David Cronenberg's classic body horror packaged in standard Amaray cases.
        Release Date: 7th December 2015
        Region: B / 2

        Pre-order the Blu-ray edition of VIDEODROME here: http://bit.ly/1idhLcZ
        Pre-order the DVD edition of VIDEODROME here: http://bit.ly/1Mbktw2

        LONG LIVE THE NEW FLESH!

        Combining the bio-horror elements of his earlier films whilst anticipating the technological themes of his later work, Videodrome exemplifies Cronenberg's extraordinary talent for making both visceral and cerebral cinema.

        Max Renn (James Woods) is looking for fresh new content for his TV channel when he happens across some illegal S&M-style broadcasts called 'Videodrome'. Embroiling his girlfriend Nicki (Debbie Harry) in his search for the source, his journey begins to blur the lines between reality and fantasy as he works his way through sadomasochistic games, shady organisations and body transformations stunningly realised by the Oscar-winning makeup effects artist Rick Baker.

        Hailed by his contemporaries John Carpenter ("he's better than all of us combined") and Martin Scorsese ("no one makes films like he does") as a genius, Videodrome, was Cronenberg's most mature work to date and still stands as one of his greatest.

        SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:
        Restored high-definition digital transfer of the unrated version, approved by director David Cronenberg and cinematographer Mark Irwin
        Original mono audio
        Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
        Audio commentary by Tim Lucas, the on-set correspondent for Cinefantastique Magazine and author of Videodrome: Studies in the Horror Film
        David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme - A documentary programme featuring interviews with Cronenberg, George A. Romero and Alex Cox on Cronenberg's cinema, censorship and the horror genre
        Forging the New Flesh - A documentary programme by filmmaker Michael Lennick on Videodrome's video and prosthetic make up effects
        Videoblivion - A brand new interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
        A brand new interview with producer Pierre David
        AKA Jack Martin - Dennis Etchison, author of novelizations of Videodrome, Halloween, Halloween II and III and The Fog, discusses Videodrome and his observations of Cronenberg's script
        The complete uncensored Samurai Dreams footage with commentary by Michael Lennick
        Helmet Test and Betamax - Two featurettes by Michael Lennick on effects featured in the film
        Camera (2000) Cronenberg's short film starring Videodrome's Les Carlson
        Fear on Film: A round table discussion from 1982 with Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis and Mick Garris
        Deleted scenes from the TV version
        Promotional featurette with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Cronenberg, James Woods, Deborah Harry and Rick Baker
        Original trailers
        Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx

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        Last edited by Ian Jane; 01-17-2023, 09:43 AM.
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        • #5
          Rad Rick Baker concept art.

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          • #6
            Typical shitty Arrow artwork. Ugh.

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            • #7
              Arrow is reportedly giving this a UHD upgrade.
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              • #8
                UHD coming from Arrow 10/25/22.

                Brand new 4K restorations from the original camera negative by Arrow Films of both the full-length director’s cut and the US theatrical cut, approved by director David Cronenberg
                4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
                Original lossless mono soundtrack
                Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
                Audio commentary by Tim Lucas, the on-set correspondent for Cinefantastique Magazine and author of Videodrome: Studies in the Horror Film
                David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme, a documentary featuring interviews with Cronenberg, George A. Romero and Alex Cox on Cronenberg’s cinema, censorship and the horror genre
                Forging the New Flesh, a documentary by filmmaker Michael Lennick on Videodrome’s video and prosthetic make up effects
                Fear on Film, a round table discussion from 1982 with Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis and Mick Garris
                The complete, uncensored Samurai Dreams footage with commentary by Michael Lennick
                Helmet-Cam Test and Why Betamax?, two featurettes by Michael Lennick on the film’s effects
                The Making of David Cronenberg’s Videodrome, a 1982 featurette by Mick Garris, with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Cronenberg, James Woods, Deborah Harry and Rick Baker
                Videoblivion, an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
                Pierre David on… Videodrome, an interview with executive producer Pierre David
                AKA Jack Martin, an interview with Dennis Etchison, author of novelisations of Videodrome and The Fog, discussing Videodrome and his observations of Cronenberg’s script
                Camera, Cronenberg’s short film starring Videodrome’s Les Carlson
                Pirated Signals: The Lost Broadcast, deleted and alternate scenes from the TV version
                Original trailers
                Image gallery
                Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx
                Illustrated 60-page collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Justin Humphreys, Brad Stevens

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                • #9
                  I see they went all out with not bothering with any new extras and removing Stereo/Crimes of the Future because they now sell it as a separate disc.
                  I'm bitter, I'm twisted, James Joyce is fucking my sister.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by agent999 View Post
                    I see they went all out with not bothering with any new extras and removing Stereo/Crimes of the Future because they now sell it as a separate disc.
                    They work hard to maintain their sterling reputation for quality and value!

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                    • #11
                      Credit where credit's due, the UHD looks fantastic. Just a shame they didn't bother with any new extras.
                      I'm bitter, I'm twisted, James Joyce is fucking my sister.

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                      • #12
                        "Almost exactly 40 years to the day since it first opened in theaters, David Cronenberg’s VIDEODROME is returning to the big screen in New York City. The Metrograph theater (7 Ludlow Street, Manhattan) will premiere a new 4K restoration of Cronenberg’s special Director’s Cut on Friday, February 3, and play it through Sunday, February 5, with select encore screenings to follow. VIDEODROME, originally released February 4, 1983, stars James Woods as a UHF television programmer with a taste for the bizarre who is introduced to an underground sex/snuff program called VIDEODROME. As he becomes obsessed with the show, and involved with the similarly fixated radio host Nicki Brand (Debbie Harry), Max begins uncovering the strange truth behind VIDEODROME, and experiencing frightening hallucinations and technological bodily mutations. For more information and to order tickets, head over to the Metrograph website."

                        https://rue-morgue.com/4k-restoratio...-city-premiere
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                        • #13
                          I was reading an article about this new restoration and there's no new footage in it, so I think it's a bit misleading to tout this as a "special director's cut". It's just the same uncut version that's been available for decades. At this point, it would probably be more special to see the R-rated version.
                          Matt H.
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                          Last edited by Matt H.; 02-02-2023, 01:34 PM.
                          Why would anybody watch a scum show like Videodrome? Why did you watch it, Max?

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                          • #14
                            I'd love to see the version that Cronenberg first test screened that was only 70-something minutes.
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                            • #15
                              Coming in October from Criterion.

                              Videodrome 4K UHD
                              DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
                              4K digital restoration of the unrated version, approved by director David Cronenberg, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
                              One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
                              Two audio commentaries, one featuring Cronenberg and director of photography Mark Irwin, the other actors James Woods and Deborah Harry
                              Camera (2000), a short film by Cronenberg
                              Forging the New Flesh, a short documentary by filmmaker Michael Lennick about the creation of Videodrome’s video and prosthetic makeup effects
                              Effects Men, an audio interview with special makeup effects creator Rick Baker and video effects supervisor Lennick
                              Bootleg Video: the complete footage of Samurai Dreams and seven minutes of transmissions from “Videodrome,” presented in their original, unedited form, with filmmaker commentary
                              Fear on Film, a roundtable discussion from 1982 with Cronenberg and filmmakers John Carpenter, John Landis, and Mick Garris
                              Original theatrical trailers and promotional featurette
                              Stills gallery featuring rare behind-the-scenes production photos and posters
                              English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
                              PLUS: Essays by writers Carrie Rickey, Tim Lucas, and Gary Indiana
                              Cover by Eva Wah

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