Blade Runner News
SE DVD News from Warner Bros.
Apr 24th
The Home Theater Forum website had an open chat session together with people from Warner Bros. on the 22′nd of April 2003 and anyone could ask questions. One of the questions asked was user MikeF whom wanted to know a bit more on what’s going on with the upcomming Blade Runner “Special Edition” DVD.. So, here’s the latest official words concerning this matter
MikeF: Forgive me if this has been asked, I just got here. What is the current status of the upcoming Blade Runner DVD set?
Warner: BLADE RUNNER will happen, but there are legal hurdles to overcome. We want it just as much as you do. Stay tuned.
So, there you have it.. Still “legal pesky problems” to clear out.
Source: LIVE CHAT WITH WARNER HOME VIDEO by Home Theater Forum
Android Series Refurbs
Mar 27th
“Android Hunter V3″, “Android Hunter Japan Version” and the “Android 001″ action figures can now be yours for half their original price. Toy Syndicate has a small quantity of “refurbs” (as in refurbished) of their “Blade Runnerish” action figures, there are very small quantities of the “Android Hunter V3″ version so you better act fast.
All of the “refurbs” are sold “as is” and without any return policy (if you buy one then you cant return it). All dolls are sold without the original boxes they usually are shipped in.
The regular price for these figures are usually around $150 but you can now get refurbished figures for half the cost. Check out Toy Syndicate for more info.
Source: Toy Syndicate
A look at the St*rfish 3′rd International Fundrasier
Jan 13th
The Offial Rutger Hauer site / St*rfish Associaton has updated their website with pictures and soundbytes from the Scandinavian Sci-Fi, toy and game convention where they had a fundraiser for the Starfish association. You can find pictures and soundfiles from the Q&A session which took place before the special 20′th anniversary screening of Blade Runner.
St*rfish 3rd International Fundraiser
Source: Official Rutger Hauer Homepage / The St*rfish Association
The talented Sir Ridley
Jan 13th
Year 2002 ended very well for Ridley Scott, His name is upon the “New Years Honours list” so it’s now Sir Ridley Scott.Ridley Scott, born in 1937 whom directed Blade Runner has been awarded a knighthood for his services to the British film industry. Besides Blade Runner, Ridley Scott also has done movies such as “Alien”, “Gladiator”, “Thelma & Louise”, “Haniball” and “Black Hawk Down”
He told the UK Press Association:
As a boy growing up in South Shields, I could never have imagined that I would receive such a special recognition. I am extremely honoured to be awarded a knighthood
“I am truly humbled to receive this treasured award and believe it also further recognises the excellence of the British film industry.
Blade Runner object on Ebay
Nov 11th
One very hot Blade Runner piece is up for grabs on Ebay. The collar pieces from Rachaels fur coat is for sale and the bids has started at $950 and it will be on ebay until 20:37:24, Novvember 16′th 2002. So if you want to own a piece of Blade Runner history, go here.
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Source: Paulhdunadane (email)
