Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
03. Sep, 2010 
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Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
Brace yourself for a whole new breed of Blu-ray: Four powerful films…eight thrilling versions…in dazzling, terrifying, high-def clarity with the purest digital sound on the planet. Two bonus dics and over 65 hours of archival and never-before-seen content, including the totally immersive MU-TH-UR mode feature, makes this definitive Alien collection!
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List Price: $ 139.99
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Review by A. Wray for Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
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You know these movies so here’s the specs… OCT. 26th (same date as the Back to the Future Trilogy release!)
LET’S ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Disc contents and special features include:
Disc One: Alien
1979 Theatrical Version
2003 Director’s Cut with Ridley Scott Introduction
Audio commentaries:
Director Ridley Scott, writer Dan O’Bannon, executive producer Ronald Shusett, editor Terry Rawlings, and actors Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt
Ridley Scott (on theatrical cut only)
Final theatrical isolated score by Jerry Goldsmith
Composer’s original isolated score by Jerry Goldsmith
Deleted and extended scenes
MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
Disc Two: Aliens
1986 Theatrical Version
1991 Special Edition with James Cameron introduction
Audio commentary by director James Cameron, producer Gale Anne Hurd, alien effects creator Stan Winston, visual effects supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, miniature effects supervisor Pat McClung, and actors Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn and Christopher Henn
Final theatrical isolated score by James Horner
Composer’s original isolated score by James Horner
Deleted and extended scenes
MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
Disc Three: Alien3
1992 Theatrical Version
2003 Special Edition (Restored Workprint Version)
Audio commentary by cinematographer Alex Thomson, B.S.C., editor Terry Rawlings, alien effects designers Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., visual effects producer Richard Edlund, A.S.C., and actors Paul McGann and Lance Henriksen
Final theatrical isolated score by Elliot Goldenthal
Deleted and extended scenes
MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
Disc Four: Alien Resurrection
1997 Theatrical Version
2003 Special Edition with Jean-Pierre Jeunet introduction
Audio commentary by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, editor Herve Schneid, A.C.E., alien effects creators Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., visual effects supervisor Pitof, conceptual artist Sylvain Despretz, and actors Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon and Leland Orser
Final theatrical isolated score by John Frizzell
Deleted and extended scenes
MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream
Disc Five: Making the Anthology
The Beast Within: Making Alien
Star Beast: Developing the Story
The Visualists: Direction and Design
Truckers in Space: Casting
Fear of the Unknown: Shepperton Studios, 1978
The Darkest Reaches: Nostromo and Alien Planet
The Eighth Passenger: Creature Design
Future Tense: Editing and Music
Outward Bound: Visual Effects
A Nightmare Fulfilled: Reaction to the Film
Enhancement Pods
Superior Firepower: Making Aliens
57 Years Later: Continuing the Story
Building Better Worlds: From Concept to Construction
Preparing for Battle: Casting and Characterization
This Time It’s War: Pinewood Studios, 1985
The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action
Bug Hunt: Creature Design
Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader vs. Queen Alien
Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn
The Final Countdown: Music, Editing and Sound
The Power of Real Tech: Visual Effects
Aliens Unleashed: Reaction to the Film
Enhancement Pods
Wreckage and Rage: Making Alien3
Development Hell: Concluding the Story
Tales of the Wooden Planet: Vincent Ward’s Vision
Stasis Interrupted: David Fincher’s Vision
Xeno-Erotic: H.R. Giger’s Redesign
The Color of Blood: Pinewood Studios, 1991
Adaptive Organism: Creature Design
The Downward Spiral: Creative Differences
Where the Sun Burns Cold: Fox Studios, L.A. 1992
Optical Fury: Visual Effects
Requiem for a Scream: Music, Editing and Sound
Post-Mortem: Reaction to the Film
Enhancement Pods
One Step Beyond: Making Alien Resurrection
From the Ashes: Reviving the Story
French Twist: Direction and Design
Under the Skin: Casting and Characterization
Death from Below: Fox Studios, Los Angeles, 1996
In the Zone: The Basketball Scene
Unnatural Mutation: Creature Design
Genetic Composition: Music
Virtual Aliens: Computer Generated Imagery
A Matter of Scale: Miniature Photography
Critical Juncture: Reaction to the Film
Enhancement Pods
MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience to Access and Control Enhancement Pods
Disc Six: The Anthology Archives
Alien
Pre-Production
First Draft Screenplay by Dan O’Bannon
Ridleygrams: Original Thumbnails and Notes
Storyboard Archive
The Art of Alien: Conceptual Art Portfolio
Sigourney Weaver Screen Tests with Select Director Commentary
Cast Portrait Gallery
Production
The Chestbuster: Multi-Angle Sequence with Commentary
Video Graphics Gallery
Production Image Galleries
Continuity Polaroids
The Sets of Alien
H.R. Giger’s Workshop Gallery
Post-Production and Aftermath
Additional Deleted Scenes
Image & Poster Galleries
Experience in Terror
Special Collector’s Edition LaserDisc Archive
The Alien Legacy
American Cinematheque: Ridley Scott Q&A
Trailers & TV Spots
Aliens
Pre-Production
Original Treatment by James Cameron
Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Videomatics with Commentary
Storyboard Archive
The Art of Aliens: Image Galleries
Cast Portrait Gallery
Production
Production Image Galleries
Continuity Polaroids
Weapons and Vehicles
Stan Winston’s Workshop
Colonial Marine Helmet Cameras
Video Graphics Gallery
Weyland-Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers
Post-Production and Aftermath
Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned
Deleted Scene Montage
Image Galleries
Special Collector’s Edition LaserDisc Archive
Main Title Exploration
Aliens: Ride at the Speed of Fright
Trailers & TV Spots
Alien3
Pre-Production
Storyboard Archive
The Art of Arceon
The Art of Fiorina
Production
Furnace Construction: Time-Lapse Sequence
EEV Bioscan: Multi-Angle Vignette with Commentary
Production Image Galleries
A.D.I.’s Workshop
Post-Production and Aftermath
Visual Effects Gallery
Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive
Alien3 Advance Featurette
The Making of Alien3 Promotional Featurette
Trailers & TV Spots
Alien Resurrection
Pre-Production
First Draft Screenplay by Joss Whedon
Test Footage: A.D.I. Creature Shop with Commentary
Test Footage: Costumes, Hair and Makeup
Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Rehearsals
Storyboard Archive
The Marc Caro Portfolio: Character Designs
The Art of Resurrection: Image Galleries
Production
Production Image Galleries
A.D.I.’s Workshop
Post-Production and Aftermath
Visual Effects Gallery
Special Shoot: Promotional Photo Archive
HBO First Look: The Making of Alien Resurrection
Alien Resurrection Promotional Featurette
Trailers & TV Spots
Anthology
Two Versions of Alien Evolution
The Alien Saga
Patches and Logos Gallery
Aliens 3D Attraction Scripts and Gallery
Aliens in the Basement: The Bob Burns Collection
Parodies
Dark Horse Cover Gallery
Patches and Logos Gallery
MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience
Review by Clayton Bambrough for Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
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I understand they are just trying to make the Alien movies available on blu ray, and that’s good! Problem: the release is terrible! As many reviewers have said before me; everyone already owns these movies! What they should have done is release them individually on blu ray and for a much lower price. Thanks to the multiple re-releases on DVD many people only bought the first two because really, let’s be honest, they are the only good ones in the franchise. And the price, as others have mentioned, is ridiculous. Yes blu ray is more expensive than DVD (generally speaking) but we can’t forget that when the Alien Quadrilogy first came out its price nearly matched this one! And speaking of the Alien Quadrilogy ; anyone who already owns it such as myself will see that other than being blu ray format, this collection is the EXACT same (despite very minor things)! So to sum up: you only need to buy this if you are a fan of ALL the Alien movies, do NOT already own them in another format and are willing to pay 100 dollars plus. So there you have it consumers, the choice is yours.
Review by WilltheThrill for Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
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I love the original Alien (10/10) and Aliens (9/10). The original was the first R-rated movie I ever watched, and it holds a special place in my heart. Alien 3 and Resurrection are two of the worst sequels ever made, however I haven’t seen the extended versions that are included in this set. This box set has two amazing movies with a ton of features, but I have one major flaw with it. This set is way overpriced as are many newer BR releases. I think $60 would be pushing it, but almost $100 is insane for movies that everyone already owns with features that we’ve already seen. Amazon is usually good about prices which makes me think that this set is extremely pricy elsewhere. I’m only 14, so I can’t afford pricy sets like this. I really shouldn’t be double dipping as much as I do for the amount of money I have. Anyway, to sum things up in one sentence: This is a really great set that I will be glad to purchase if I can find it for $50 or cheaper because $90 something is just ludicrous.
Review by TheTruthHurts for Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
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Since Amazon isn’t interested in preventing “reviews” before products have been released, I feel obligated to negate a certain “review,” as that “review” has no place being outside of the “discussion” area. Please join me in negating all “five-star” ratings, until the average is an unbiased three-stars, that are posted here before the SKU is in the “reviewers’” hands. You cannot justifiably “review” items before you’ve experienced them first-hand, and Blu-Ray buyers are looking for feedback regarding the *quality* of the transfers and extras…not simply the quantity. Again, specs belong in the “discussion” area. You simply cannot qualify five stars with specs alone.
Please don’t waste our time by commenting on this “NOT A REVIEW” without responses to these questions (all other comments will be considered to be unqualified and/or inflammatory, and ignored):
1). What do you feel is an appropriate average rating, in stars, for a product on its release date? Do you feel that it’s pro-consumer and fair for a product to hold a five-star average review prior to release, as none of the “reviewers” have actually experienced the product first-hand? What then, since reviews are allowed, is the *fairest* average rating?
2). What do you estimate that this rating will actually be as of the item’s release date, despite my encouragement of others to negate fanatics’ “five-star” “reviews?”
3). Why are people upgrading to the Blu-Ray edition (in your estimation)? If you were to list one reason, what would it be?
4). Why are these films not initially being made available individually on Blu-Ray, and how long do you think it will be before they’re available separately?
Review by s-dubbs for Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
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For those of you complaining about the blu ray set being almost 100 dollars is ludicrous. don’t you remember when the alien quadilogy first came out on dvd the set was 80 dollars for a nine disc set. know that the blu ray is going to be only 6 discs but that is understandable due to the higher storage capacity of blu ray discs. these movies are all very good and I will purchase these movies on blu ray when it comes out. 100 dollars for a blu ray set with four movies and on four discs and two extra discs with special features is well worth it. normal blu ray movies are sold for between 20 and 30 dollars. so leave the priceing of this set alone and enjoy the movies on blu ray.