Posted on 01/02/2003 6:11:04 PM PST by Long Cut
I've been thinking that this "Extended Edition" phenomenon might turn into a business model. It would allow a "theater-friendly" version for initial release of a film, and let its DVD release get back a bunch of footage that was left out, but is ultimately satisfying. I know I've seen several films with their "deleted scenes" placed back in (chief among these are Aliens and Terminator 2. The Abyss, as well, benefits GREATLY from its "recovered" footage) and NONE were anything but improved by its inclusion.
Since a large part of a film's ultimate profit comes from its DVD/VHS/home video sales and rentals, this would seem to be a sure thing for the studios.
Apparently, even Steven Spielberg agrees, as he included both his "director's cut" AND his "theatrical release" in both his release of the E.T. The Extraterrestrial DVD and also for that of Close Encounters Of The Third Kind.
An extreme minority of people did NOT, in fact, like the film. However, an opinion on such a thing almost CANNOT be "wrong". Lots of people liked "Jackass", too. I disagree, but their opinion regarding it is no less valid. It's far too personal.
Perhaps, though there's a certain likelihood that it could cut into movie ticket revenues, and a risk that people could become jaded from buying multiple DVD's.
Also, even with a decent home theater system, the movie is going to lose something in the big-screen to small-screen transition. How much would it cost to have a few 'big event' showings of the longer versions of the films?
Even as they spoke there came a blare of trumpets. Then there was a crash and a flash of flame and smoke. The waters of the Deeping-stream poured out hissing and foaming: they were choked no longer, a gaping hole was blasted in the wall. A host of dark shapes poured in.'Devilry of Saruman!' cried Aragorn. 'They have crept in the culvert again, while we talked, and they have lit the fire of Orthanc beneath our feet.
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'But the Orcs have brought a devilry from Orthanc,' said Aragorn. 'They have a blasting fire, and with it they took the Wall. If they cannot come in the caves, they may seal up those that are inside. But now we must turn all our thoughts to our own defence.'
~Ch. 7 Helm's Deep
Where once was light, now darkness falls.
Where once was love, love is no more.
Don't say goodbye!
Don't say I didn't try!
These tears we cry, are falling rain
For all the lies you told us, the hurt, the blame.
And we will wait, to be so alone.
We are lost. We can never go home.
So in the end, I'll be what I will be
No loyal friend was ever there for me
Now we say goodbye, we say "you didn't try".
"These tears you cry have come too late
Take back the lies, the hurt the blame".
And you will wait, when you face the end alone
You are lost. You can never go home.
You are lost. You can never go home.
This song plays eerily over the closing credits of The Two Towers. The singer is Emiliana Torrini and the performance is unnerving. It can best be described I think as "gothic". Her voice is clear but it is not "pretty" at all. Her web site is http://www.emilianatorrini.net/. Jackson really found the right "artist" for this task.
A fish would work too.
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