With hollywood turning their attentions to the new 4k ultrahd blu ray format, fans are still clamouring for the dozens of mainstream titles that still havent been issued on 1080p blu ray, including two huge blockbusters from james cameron the schwarzenegger actioner true lies and the 1989 scifi classic the abyss. There is no doubt that the abyss is deserving of the very best home video release possible. James camerons the abyss is finally coming to bluray and. One of the holy grails in terms of bluray releases yet to appear is james camerons the abyss, the 1989 scifi drama which first released a solid if problematic theatrical cut followed. I kept thinking it was a problem my end, but no the dvd is not widescreen at all, and that is disappointing. The movie is about a group of underwater oil workers who have. The abyss gets a bluray release date steve hoffman.
The abyss starring ed harris may finally be coming to bluray. In the abyss, the aliens living at the deepest depths of the ocean floor created and then stopped tidal waves to demonstrate their power. Even though this was made by james cameron, the same director who gave us aliens, both movies are very hard to compare. It sounds very tentative, but if these sneak peak stories are any indication, you should sign up for your copy now. The movie is screaming out for a blu ray version, but i suppose with cameron busy with his avatar movies, hes just not had the time to reproduce the abyss for blu ray purposes. In 1992, an alternate version titled the abyss special edition was released, with 28 minutes of new material. Financial analysis of the abyss 1989 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The abyss special edition 1989 bluray project bd50 x2 deleted page 9.
The movie was also an excellent treat about man vs. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey. Deep in the ocean, they encounter something unexpected. Update the abyss and true lies 4k now possibly in 2019. James camerons the abyss 4k restoration finally coming to blu. The nuclear missile submarine montana sinks with all hands near the cayman trench in the caribbean sea.
Free abyss abgrund des todes bluray cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print. Director james cameron has confirmed that his beloved film the abyss has been recently remastered in 4k and will be released on bluray in 2017. The abyss appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2. Cameron leaked the news while promoting the upcoming 30th anniversary blu ray release of aliens at comiccon in san diego. The abyss is a 1989 american science fiction film written and directed by james cameron and. James cameron working on the abyss for bluray release. The abyss the 1989 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Special edition is an extended directors cut of the 1989 underwater science fiction epic, reinstating nearly a half hour of footage removed from the.
Just wanted to say that the abyss special edition is airing on. Jan 15, 2020 bill hunt is the editor in chief of the digital bits, and the coauthor with todd doogan of the amazon top 50 selling book the digital bits. The abyss gets a bluray release date steve hoffman music. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. You can take a blu ray with a 1080p source and play it. Hi is there a chance we will get made in abyss as a bluray release in english. Just wanted to say that the abyss special edition is airing on syfy hd here in the uk a couple of times over the next week or so in case thats of use to anybody. The abyss special edition 1989 bluray project bd50. Abyss abgrund des todes bluray cover 1989 r2 german. Despite having helmed both the highest and second highest grossing films of all time with avatar and titanic, james camerons superior 1989 underwater scifidramathriller the abyss is still.
Aug 02, 2016 free abyss abgrund des todes bluray cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print. Both have recently been remastered abyss for 4k apparently and many have been keen to know when well finally see them. While the 1989 scifi action film was released on dvd. When bud writes back to the crew telling them hes back on the air, different music, namely keyboard composition, was composed to replace the original score and to accomodate the. They are drafted to assist a gungho navy seal with a topsecret recovery operation. Feb 20, 2017 free the abyss special edition dvd cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print.
Into the abyss could have been the title for many of my films, by the way. Rent the abyss 1989 starring ed harris and mary elizabeth mastrantonio on dvd and blu ray. James camerons the abyss has been a long sought after item for bluray collectors. As many of you know, the abyss is a title that doesnt even have an anamorphic widescreen dvd release neither does true lies for that matter so its long. As far as i can tell, there are only two truly great filmmakers currently operating. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The movie is screaming out for a bluray version, but i suppose with cameron busy with his avatar. Sources are telling us that director james cameron has been or it about to begin working on a new highdef transfer and master of the abyss, presumably for eventual bluray disc. Just a matter of when someone takes up license for release in english speaking countries, get team to translate the original japanese dub, a group of va to dub in english, master bd discs, create cover art, manufacture batch of them, then sell em. When we think about aliens in the movies, i guess everybody immediately thinks about the series of alien movies, but there are some other fine examples and the abyss may well be the best alternative i can come up with. Hunt founded the bits in 1997, in the early days of the dvd format. Aug 14, 2017 the true lies bluray and the abyss bluray have sort of fallen off my to do list getting the not one, not two but four avatar sequels stood up and going.
I,m new to this forum so please forgive me if this has been discussed before but is there any news on whether the abyss will be getting a blu ray release. When an american submarine sinks in the caribbean, the u. After a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks in a remote part of the ocean floor, a team of divers on a prototype underwater oil rig are pressed into service by the u. While promoting the upcoming 30thanniversary bluray release of aliens at comiccon in san diego july 2016 james. Made in abyss contains episodes 1 of the anime directed by masayuki kojima. Back in 1989, writerdirector james cameron was fresh off his flick aliens. The abyss 1989 mary elizabeth mastrantonio in the abyss 1989 ed harris and mary. Into the abyss bluray disc, 2012 for sale online ebay. Apr 08, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Subscribe a civilian diving team are enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and face danger while encountering an alien aquatic. By steve amos in feature retrospectives august 27, 2017 recently director james cameron stated that, now that preparation of the new avatar movies is well under way and he has completed the scripts, he would have more time to concentrate on other things including the long awaited bluray release of true lies and the abyss.
The abyss special edition 1989 bluray project bd50 x2. While the 1989 scifi action film was released on dvd, it has yet to find its way to bluray. Then in july 2016, cameron confirmed that he was working on a remastered 4k transfer of the abyss and the plan was to release it on bluray in 2017. Start your free trial to watch the abyss and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Bluray a presents a remastered, 1080p upscale of the official r6 dvd edition. The game takes place a few years after the film, where the player must find a cure for a deadly virus. The film begins with the famous nietzsche quote when you look into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you, echoing the reactions of the protagonists to the stresses of the.
James cameron prepping true lies and the abyss for bluray. Rent the abyss 1989 starring ed harris and mary elizabeth mastrantonio on dvd and bluray. The true lies bluray and the abyss bluray have sort of fallen off my todo list, getting one, not two, but four avatar sequels. Apr 06, 2020 james cameron talks the abyss 4k bluray remaster the 1989 scifi classic finally coming to bluray and 4k next year ben gourlay jul 23, 2016 at 07. The abyss 1989 blu ray bluray movie discussion, expert. The abyss digital hd, bluray, dvd 20th century fox nl. What is known is that the abyss is filled with strange creatures and priceless relics that have lured generations of fortune hunters into a diabolical trap. The abyss digital hd, blu ray, dvd 20th century fox nl. Sep 29, 2010 sources are telling us that director james cameron has been or it about to begin working on a new highdef transfer and master of the abyss, presumably for eventual blu ray disc release.
The abyss, special edition 1989 1992 bluray project bd50 x2 two different 1080p preservations of james camerons the abyss extended cut aka special edition, which remains commercially unreleased in highdefinition to this day. Special edition dvd inspired by the 1992 rerelease of blade runner, which restored excised footage to ridley scotts groundbreaking 1982 film while eliminating additions dictated by warner bros. Recently director james cameron stated that, now that preparation of the new avatar movies is well under way and he has completed the. This movie is a 2 hour 50 minute event, so plan accordingly. Free the abyss special edition dvd cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print. Blu ray 3d blu ray dvd by walt disney studios home entertainment by james cameron. Its like the sequel to titanic without naked drawings. The abyss and true lies have been touted for bluray release for many years, but usually to no avail. The abyss dvd, 2000, 2disc set, special edition for. Jul 27, 2016 director james cameron has confirmed that his beloved film the abyss has been recently remastered in 4k and will be released on blu ray in 2017. Im surprised someone hasnt created software to allow converting to anamorphic. And if they can get true lies out on 4k uhd blu ray i will buy that as well.
However, it sounds like the blu ray project keeps getting pushed. Still waiting for the blu ray of the abyss and true lies, hopefully soon maybe 4k uhd also. Unfollow the abyss blu ray to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There has been no official confirmation yet, just an answer to a question, but it is the most solid indication we have had for years. A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a searchandrescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. The abyss is a 1989 american science fiction film written and directed by james cameron and starring ed harris, mary elizabeth mastrantonio, and michael biehn. An interview with james cameron on the making of the abyss 1989 duration. I am hoping for a 4k restoration and for it to be a 4k uhd transfer to 4k uhd blu ray. As far as i can tell, there are only two truly great filmmakers currently operating, only two filmmakers not just deserving but requiring your undivided attention. Get the abyss dvd and bluray release date, trailer and movie stats. Id rather james cameron downed tools on his unwanted avatar sequels and supervised the release of these two classics, with added retrospectives, making ofs and commentaries etc. The abyss 1989 is an american science fiction adventure movie that started off pleasantly with wonderful music that was pleasing to my ears. The following is a complete list of all the new and alternate footage included in the special edition.
Believe it or not, james camerons classic 1989 deep sea scifi film the abyss has never been released on bluray. Formerly married petroleum engineers who still have some issues to work out. Following aliens 1986 james cameron shot the abyss in 1989 budget. All rights held by 20th century fox and sonic atmospheres. James cameron talks aliens 3d and the abyss and true lies blu. I am hoping for a 4k restoration and for it to be a 4k uhd transfer to 4k uhd bluray. Id rather james cameron downed tools on his unwanted avatar sequels and supervised the release of. Unfollow the abyss dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And if they can get true lies out on 4k uhd bluray i will buy that as well. Back in 2000 when i watched the dvd on my 27inch tube tv, it looked great. Update the abyss and true lies 4k now possibly in 2019 see. With hollywood turning their attentions to the new 4k ultrahd bluray format, fans are still clamouring for the dozens of mainstream titles that still havent been issued on 1080p bluray. James camerons the abyss 4k restoration finally coming to.
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