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www.homemediamagazine.com PIPELINE ‘BLADE RU N N E R’ SE RVE D U P I N ‘The Final Cut’ By Billy Gil ter narration many felt was extraneous to the film), the S C I - F I Perhaps director Ridley Scott is best known for his 1982 international cut (which has some extended scenes blockbusters (Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, Alien), but from the theatrical cut), the 1992 director’s cut (which cut none of his films have inspired the fandom and critical the narration and tidy ending) and interviews, featurettes, analysis as 1982’s Blade Runner. deleted scenes, art and stills. Warner Home Video has responded The five-disc set adds the to Blade Runner’s enduring popularity “workprint version,” a cut with sever25 years after its box office run by releasal lines and scenes that have since ing different cuts of the film in various taken on a near-mythical status sets Dec. 18: a two-disc special edition among fans. This version will have ($20.97), a four-disc collector’s edition commentary from Paul M. Sam($34.99) and a five-disc ultimate collecmon, author of Future Noir: The Maktor’s edition packaged in a limited-ediing of Blade Runner, and the featurette Five-disc edition tion Deckard Briefcase ($78.92). “All Our Variant Futures: From The studio will release the five-disc edition on both high- Workprint to Final Cut.” definition formats, albeit in limited quantities. No prices The final cut is restored and remastered with added and have been announced for the HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc extended scenes, new versions of key lines, cleaner special versions. Prebook for all versions is Nov. 13. effects, 5.1 Dolby Digital audio and three commentaries, The two-disc set will have the final cut and feature- including one with Scott. It features the edits made to the length documentary “Dangerous Days: Making Blade director’s cut, including the elimination of a happy ending. Runner.” “[The final cut is] a step toward what it was as a release The four-disc set will have everything on the two-disc set, print,” Scott said. “It’s a film noir, it should have ended with plus the 1982 theatrical version (which included a charac- the elevator doors closing.” ‘Chalk’ Filmmakers Take on Education By Chris Tribbey rts Alliance America and the filmmakers of Chalk are taking a humorous look at the world of teaching from the educator’s perspective. After a 42-city limited theatrical release, Chalk will street on DVD Sept. 25 (prebook Aug. 28) at $24.98. It’s Arts Alliance’s first theatrical foray since it morphed from Hart Sharp Video. “It’s a comedy shot in the style of ‘The Office,’” said director Mike Akel. “It looks real, but it’s not.” He and co-writer Chris Mass (who stars as the lead teacher in the film) grew up in Arkansas together, and the film is a reflection of their views of the classroom, they said. “We didn’t want to be preachy,” Mass said. “It goes back to the classic ways of getting a message across with comedy. With comedy, you really break down the walls.” Chalk follows several teachers at the start of a new school year at Harrison High, who get it from both sides: students who are rowdy, uncontrollable and possibly smarter than their teachers, and administrators who have forgotten what it’s like to handle the kids. “What’s been cool to hear is, ‘Wow, I didn’t realize the teachers had it so rough,’” Akel said. The film celebrates the teaching profession and shows how teachers ALLUMINATION TO BOW ECLECTIC SLATE By Chris Tribbey hat do Judge Judy, Michael Moore haters and ugly ducklings have in common? They’re all coming to DVD from Allumination Filmworks. Allumination will release a collection of Judge Judy’s greatest cases Sept. 11 (prebook Aug. 7, DVD $19.98), with “Judge Judy” promos, a “Walk of Fame,” a “Judyisms: Judy at Her Best” featurette and a “60 Minutes” interview. Michael Moore Hates America streets Oct. 16 (prebook Sept. 11; DVD $19.98). In this film, documentary filmmaker Michael Wilson traverses the country in search of an impromptu interview with filmmaker Michael Moore. Extras include interviews with satirist Penn Jillette. The Ugly Duckling and Me streets Aug. 24. It’s the first release of several for the animated franchise where a city rat adopts an ugly duckling. A W The secret history of the Freemasons is revealed in this detailed account of its symbols, practices and legends. Through dramatic re-enactments and expert testimonials, this 3-part series traces the origins of the secret society, showing how the order has changed and influenced world history. (L-R): Arts Alliance America’s Joe Amodei, Chalk star and writer Chris Mass, director Mike Akel and Arts Alliance’s Matt Peacock. are, said Arts Alliance president Joe Amodei. “And having social commentary [set] to humor is a good way to get a message across.” The film falls under Arts Alliance’s “Morgan Spurlock Presents …” line. The DVD will include a commentary with Akel, Mass and Spurlock; mock PSAs; the featurette “The Chalk Journeys”; a film short; and essays from the cast and crew. 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Each title is $14.98. “We found out from Nielsen research that this ‘suburban elite’ consumer is underserved,” said Julie Cartwright, VP of consumer and brand marketing for Starz Home Entertainment. “At the same time, we want to stay in the same $14.99 area for fitness titles.” Item#: KOC-DV-6447 UPC: 7-41952-64479-8 SRP: $19.98 Secrets of Angels, Demons & Masons Item#: KOC-DV-6341 UPC: 7-41952-63419-5 SRP: $19.98 Pre-Book Date: 8/14/07 Street Date: 9/11/07 For more information visit WWW.KOCHB2B.COM Watch Freemasonry Revealed clips at WWW.KOCHCLIPS.COM July 29–August 4, 2007 Home Media Magazine 19 http://www.homemediamagazine.com http://B2B.COM http://CLIPS.COM

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