The Burbs Blu Rays and Extras

"Ewan here with an update on our Burbs release! Ok, so the plan was to announce The Burbs specs today - but we thought, instead of just posting a list of the specs as usual, why not do something a bit more FUN? Said fun will be ready for your viewing pleasure on Tuesday - exact time TBC tomorrow. In the meantime, here's a grab from one of our extras to whet your proverbial!"

(screencap of Joe Dante )
 
Okay, Arrow are making us wait one final day to hear about all the extras. Here's what they said on their facebook page:

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"Hi all, The 'Burbs spec reveal is well and truly on the way but you're going to have to bear with us one day more I'm afraid! Our extra special extras reveal is now set for tomorrow and that is immovable. In the meantime, here's a pic of Mr. Corey Feldman himself as he appears in our upcoming doc, and - oh yes - the first grab from our brand-spanking new restoration of the movie! "I bet that hurts, huh?"

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If you want to see if for yourself, check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ArrowVideo

It should be at the top of their timeline, or very near the top if not.

I wonder why they keep delaying the announcement? Could they still be negaotiating what they're allowed to put on the blu ray?
 
And here we go! Don't mind the first minute of nonesense
 
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Theatrical cut, newly-restored from the original film elements
- Original uncompressed 2.0 Stereo PCM Audio
- Isolated Music and Effects Soundtrack
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- New audio commentary with writer Dana Olsen, moderated by author Calum Waddell
- There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The ’Burbs - A new feature-length documentary including interviews with Dante, actors Corey Feldman, Courtney Gains and Wendy Schaal, director of photography Robert M. Stevens and production designer James H. Spencer
- The original Workprint cut of the film transferred from Director Joe Dante’s personal copy, on home video for the very first time - includes deleted and alternate scenes!
- A Tale of Two ‘Burbs – Video featurette comparing the differences between the Workprint and Theatrical cuts of the film, with optional audio commentary from Dante
- Alternate ending, presented in HD for the very first time
- Original Theatrical Trailer in HD
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys
- Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Kenneth J. Souza, author of Scared Silly: The Films of Joe Dante, and an article looking at the collaborations of Joe Dante and composer Jerry Goldsmith, illustrated with original archive stills and posters.

And of course, don't forget that The 'Burbs will also be available as a Limited SteelBook!
 
Overall I'm really pleased with the extras! I'm disappointed that Joe Dante isn't on the commentary track, and that the cheerleader/garbagemen deleted scenes don't seem to be included, but everything else looks great.

Having the workprint cut is amazing and something I never expected to be included. I've heard Joe Dante talk about this version of the film before and never thought I'd get a chance to see it.

It's very strange to see so many previously unseen moments from The Burbs in that YouTube video. Can't wait until September 15th so that i can devour everything!
 
I don't think I've been this excited about something in quite a while. I can't wait!
 
As long as most of the deleted scenes are included in the workprint, that's enough for me. I'm very happy about the isolated music track and the making-of doc.

The only disappointment for me is the absence of a blooper reel.
   
 
<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Pizza Dude wrote:

As long as most of the deleted scenes are included in the workprint, that's enough for me. I'm very happy about the isolated music track and the making-of doc.

The only disappointment for me is the absence of a blooper reel.
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If *MOST* of the deleted scenes is included with the workprint, then YOU can make your own blooper-reel :)
 
Yeah, I'm very happy with this announcement! New stuff from The Burbs, never before seen scenes from Dante's workprint version, soundtrack, audio commentary of the screenwriter Dana Olsen...absolutely fantastic. I'm really excited. Christmas will be in September this year.
 
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