Special Editions for release in 2009

[Kat]

A lot of us already know that 1-3 are coming out on DVD...again...

But someone here (sorry I cannot remember who) asked me if I had heard about the new DVDs for 4-6 coming out. Which I had not.

Shocktillyoudrop.com has posted some info for this:

Keeping the Friday the 13th excitement going (2009 is truly the year of Jason's return), Paramount Home Entertainment is currently prepping special editions of Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter, Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives for release later this year. I can't delve into exact special features just yet as they're still being worked out, however, I can tell you that they will include special "fan" commentaries.

The inseparable team of Adam Green (Hatchet) and Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2) paired up to chat about The Final Chapter. On A New Beginning expect to hear Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton, of DreadCentral.com, and horror journalist Staci Layne Wilson muster up some love for the Jason-less sequel. And yours truly joined Barton to bestow our appreciation for Jason Lives (my favorite of the series).

I talk more about the recording, which took place in Santa Monica last Friday, in my blog right here. Paramount's special editions of the first three films street on February 3rd. Click here for artwork!

They should have just waited and released another box set. I get so annoyed having to buy copies of everything lol.

ADDED:

I got this in email a week ago, and didn't see it till today! oopsy! Figured I'd add it to the first post.

*Friday the 13th Uncut - Deluxe Edition* features the uncensored
version of the film that defined the 1980s slasher film phenomenon.
Never before released on DVD in the U.S., /*Friday the 13th Uncut -
Deluxe Edition*/ features ten hair-raising seconds of blood and gore
that was deemed too gruesome for audiences during the film's original
theatrical showing.

The *FRIDAY THE 13TH UNCUT - DELUXE EDITION * DVD will be presented in
widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1
Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English, French and
Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes the original theatrical
trailer, plus these *_all new_* features:

    .    Commentary by Director Sean S. Cunningham with Cast and Crew   
    .    A /Friday the 13th/ Reunion
    .    Fresh Cuts: New Tales from /Friday the 13th/                   
    .    The Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham               
    .    Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 1 

*FRIDAY THE 13TH UNCUT Blu-ray will be presented in widescreen
enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 True HD
Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English, English SDH,
French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes the original
theatrical trailer, plus these _*new*_ features:

    .    Commentary by Director Sean S. Cunningham with Cast and Crew   
    .    A /Friday the 13th/ Reunion
    .    Fresh Cuts: New Tales from /Friday the 13th/                   
    .    The Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham
    .    Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 1   
    .    The /Friday the 13th/ Chronicles         
    .    Secrets Galore Behind the Gore   

*Friday the 13th Part 2 - Deluxe Edition* as
Jason emerges from the shadowy woods surrounding Camp Crystal Lake to
satisfy his bloodlust with a new crop of campers. Starring John Furey,
Adrienne King and Amy Steel, /*Friday the 13th Part 2 - Deluxe Edition*/
also includes brand new bonus features that add to the horror.

The /*FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 -- DELUXE EDITION*/ DVD will be presented
in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English
5.1 Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English, French and
Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes the original theatrical
trailer, plus the following *_all new_* features:

    .    Inside "Crystal Lake Memories"               
    .    Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions                   
    .    Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 2                       
    .    Jason Forever 


*Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D - Deluxe Edition* Jason wreaks
murderous havoc on a motorcycle gang that dares to get between him and
his nubile prey. The disc marks the first time this blood-splattered
romp in the woods has been seen in all its gory three-dimensional
splendor on DVD. The disc comes with 2 pairs of 3-D glasses to ensure an
optimal viewing experience, plus a 2-D version of the film. /*Friday the
13th Part 3 3-D - Deluxe Edition*/ stars Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, Nick
Savage and Richard Brooker.

The /*FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3 -- 3D -- DELUXE EDITION*/ DVD will be
presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital
English 5.1 Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English,
French, Portuguese and Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes:

    .    2-D and 3-D versions of the film               
    .    2 pairs of 3-D glasses                               
    .    Original Theatrical Trailer

[screamin_weasel75]

A lot of us already know that 1-3 are coming out on DVD...again...

But someone here (sorry I cannot remember who) asked me if I had heard about the new DVDs for 4-6 coming out. Which I had not.

Shocktillyoudrop.com has posted some info for this:

They should have just waited and released another box set. I get so annoyed having to buy copies of everything lol.

Yes but it's worth it..... Don't buy them right off the hop though.

[MrsV]

This reminds me of the double dipping thread that someone started...I will buy any and every Friday that comes in my path. Even if it ends up being 10 copies each.  LOL!!

A little off topic, I am most excited for the uncut My Bloody Valentine coming out in 7 days!!  I have been waiting a long long time to see those missing minutes of kills. 

[NancyThompson]

i am not wasiting any more money on the dvds unlesh they come out with Unreated Verisions for all the movies

[MichaelMyers1978]

This reminds me of the double dipping thread that someone started...I will buy any and every Friday that comes in my path. Even if it ends up being 10 copies each.  LOL!!

A little off topic, I am most excited for the uncut My Bloody Valentine coming out in 7 days!!  I have been waiting a long long time to see those missing minutes of kills. 

I started that topic

i dont know if ill buy these special editions , i have all the films but the discs are pretty bare ... so i might get them IF the special features are REALLY worth having.

[Killer-C]

Its a must buy

[stain]

i am not wasiting any more money on the dvds unlesh they come out with Unreated Verisions for all the movies

Same here. 

I'll buy the Blu Ray Uncut version of Friday the 13th, and I'll but the Special Edition Part 3 in 3D, but I'm staying away from Part 2 since it's not uncut or in the blu ray format (from what I can tell it's going to be exactly like the last release except with new artwork).  I assume the remaining films will not be released in blu ray or uncut which makes them no better than the other copies they have released.  Having a commentary is great but not worth 20 to 30 bucks when I already own the films.

[Maniac]

Nope, money is tight and I just cannot justify buying a second copy of the films no matter how much I love them. They only one I will consider bying is Part 3 if actually released in 3D the rest I can just watch my boxset if so desired.

[Kat]

Nope, money is tight and I just cannot justify buying a second copy of the films no matter how much I love them. They only one I will consider bying is Part 3 if actually released in 3D the rest I can just watch my boxset if so desired.

I had no idea who you were with the new name LOL. Took me a minute to figure it out haha.

Anyhow, about Pt. 3 being in 3D...I thought I heard a long time ago that it was nearly impossible or, maybe that it cost too much money to change it into the other 3D format. So I'm sorta surprised its being released in 3D.

Then again, I know nothing of the process, so maybe it really isn't that hard

[Mr Krueger]

Great news, i'll be sure to get them just for the special features. There aren't enough special features on the box-set i've got

[MrsV]

That was a good thread Myers1978!

Kat, I heard that too, but they did manage to do it somewhat on that version I have with the plug in glasses. It works just like it did in the theater actually. The 3D in the theater wasn't top notch anyway.

As far as part 2 goes, it does say deluxe edition and I thought there was a lost tales extra on that one too. Who knows, they may have found the double impalement impact scene. Or how cool if they found the scene of Paul's death??  I have a still of it and I'm intrigued. Either way, I'm def getting that one too. 

[stain]

I did a little more research and the only thing Part 2 has going for it are the special features (the 3 films being released seem to be tied together through the special features).  I still don't think Part 2 is offering enough for me to pick it up, especially when you consider they will more than likely be releasing Pt 2 on Blu Ray.  I'm being Pt 1 and Pt 3 for sure. 

[Mr Boldman]

A Special Edition of pt 3?  I've got to pick that one up, will it be on Region 2 though? I can still buy an R1 DVD, but i'd prefer R2.

[MichaelMyers1978]

for those off you who havent seen the cover art on the dvds

its white with a machete and blood

and axe with a machete and blood etc ...

the cover arts all are the same but with a different weapon

[Count_Sarge]

Luckily I'm a sucker for double dipping even if its for one special feature and also other than the original and Jason Lives I don't have the rest of the Fridays on dvd. So I guess that this is a must buy for me.......sadly this is all the versions of the films who have seen already. Maybe, its not worth it.