Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982) has been released on disc to an almost endless number of iterations including a Director’s Cut, Ultimate and Complete Collector’s Editions, 30th Anniversary Edition, various imports, and lastly “The Final Cut.” But it’s not over.
In anticipation of Blade Runner 2049 this October, The Final Cut will release in 4k resolution for the first time on September 5th with enhanced color depth via High Dynamic Range (HDR). Surely, this is the best you’ll ever see Blade Runner at home (although some Laserdisc faithfuls might argue that point).
On Ultra HD Blu-ray, the definitive sci-fi masterpiece is presented in 2160p at 2.40:1 (16.9) widescreen aspect ratio, with a soundtrack playable in Dolby Atmos (backed by Dolby TrueHD).
Extra bonus material is the same included with Blade Runner The Final Cut on Blu-ray, however, the original movie trailer has been remastered in 4k. Other bonus material includes deleted and alternate scenes, commentary, introduction by Director Ridley Scott, and a lineup of production featurettes.
The Final Cut also includes a Digital Copy redeemable with UltraViolet (unfortunately not iTunes). What we’re not sure of yet is if the code will apply to a 4k UHD copy as well, which might possibly redeem with UltraViolet on Vudu.
You can purchase Blade Runner: The Final Cut on 4k Blu-ray from Amazon.
Disc 1 – Blade Runner: The Final Cut – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
· 4K remastered trailer
· Introduction and Commentary by Director Ridley Scott
· Commentary by Executive Producer/Screenwriter Hampton Fancher, Screenwriter David Peoples, Producer Michael Deeley and Production Executive Katherine Haber
· Commentary by Visual Futurist Syd Mead, Production Designer Lawrence G. Paull, Art Director David Snyder and Special Photographic Effects Supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer
Disc 2 – Blade Runner: The Final Cut Blu-ray
· Introduction and Commentary by Director Ridley Scott
· Commentary by Executive Producer/Screenwriter Hampton Fancher, Screenwriter David Peoples, Producer Michael Deeley and Production Executive Katherine Haber
· Commentary by Visual Futurist Syd Mead, Production Designer Lawrence G. Paull, Art DirectorDavid Snyder and Special Photographic Effects Supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer
Disc 3 – Blade Runner Bonus Disc 1
· Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner – The Ultimate Documentary on the Making of the Film, Culled from Over 80 Interviews with Cast, Crew and Colleagues and Hours of Outtakes and On-Set Footage.
Disc 4 – Blade Runner Bonus Disc 2
· The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick
· Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. the Film
· Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews
· Signs of the Times: Graphic Design
· Fashion Forward: Wardrobe & Styling
· Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris
· The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth
· Deleted & Alternate Scenes
· 1982 Promotional Featurettes
· Trailers and TV Spots
· Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art
· Deck-a-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
· Nexus Generation: Fans and Filmmakers
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