The abyss 1989 mary elizabeth mastrantonio in the abyss 1989 ed harris and mary. The abyss and true lies have been touted for bluray release for many years, but usually to no avail. 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. While promoting the upcoming 30thanniversary bluray release of aliens at comiccon in san diego july 2016 james. 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. Unfollow the abyss blu ray to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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. Unfollow the abyss dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Into the abyss bluray disc, 2012 for sale online ebay. Start your free trial to watch the abyss and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. It sounds very tentative, but if these sneak peak stories are any indication, you should sign up for your copy now. 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. Why isnt james camerons the abyss available on bluray. The abyss 1989 blu ray bluray movie discussion, expert. And if they can get true lies out on 4k uhd bluray i will buy that as well. The movie is about a group of underwater oil workers who have. Abyss abgrund des todes bluray cover 1989 r2 german.
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 following is a complete list of all the new and alternate footage included in the special edition. All rights held by 20th century fox and sonic atmospheres. Subscribe a civilian diving team are enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and face danger while encountering an alien aquatic. Update the abyss and true lies 4k now possibly in 2019. Recently director james cameron stated that, now that preparation of the new avatar movies is well under way and he has completed the.
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. Rent the abyss 1989 starring ed harris and mary elizabeth mastrantonio on dvd and bluray. I am hoping for a 4k restoration and for it to be a 4k uhd transfer to 4k uhd blu ray. 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. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The abyss 1989 special edition 720p or 108024 player fm. When an american submarine sinks in the caribbean, the u. Free the abyss special edition dvd cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print. I am hoping for a 4k restoration and for it to be a 4k uhd transfer to 4k uhd bluray. In 1992, an alternate version titled the abyss special edition was released, with 28 minutes of new material.
Im surprised someone hasnt created software to allow converting to anamorphic. Rent the abyss 1989 starring ed harris and mary elizabeth mastrantonio on dvd and blu ray. The abyss, special edition 19891992 bluray project bd50 x2 two different 1080p preservations of james camerons the abyss extended cut aka special edition, which. The abyss special edition 1989 bluray project bd50 x2 deleted page 9. 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. The true lies bluray and the abyss bluray have sort of fallen off my todo list, getting one, not two, but four avatar sequels.
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. In the abyss, the aliens living at the deepest depths of the ocean floor created and then stopped tidal waves to demonstrate their power. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. Both have recently been remastered abyss for 4k apparently and many have been keen to know when well finally see them. 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 special edition 1989 bluray project bd50. 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.
The abyss is a 1989 american science fiction film written and directed by james cameron and. The abyss 1989 a civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a searchandrescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. There is no doubt that the abyss is deserving of the very best home video release possible. Get the abyss dvd and bluray release date, trailer and movie stats. 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. Following aliens 1986 james cameron shot the abyss in 1989 budget.
You can take a blu ray with a 1080p source and play it. The abyss special edition 1989 bluray project bd50 x2. Still waiting for the blu ray of the abyss and true lies, hopefully soon maybe 4k uhd also. The abyss digital hd, blu ray, dvd 20th century fox nl. This movie is a 2 hour 50 minute event, so plan accordingly. 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. Free abyss abgrund des todes bluray cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print. The abyss dvd, 2000, 2disc set, special edition for. The abyss gets a bluray release date steve hoffman music. 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. Hi is there a chance we will get made in abyss as a bluray release in english. James cameron prepping true lies and the abyss for bluray. Bluray a presents a remastered, 1080p upscale of the official r6 dvd edition. Special edition is an extended directors cut of the 1989 underwater science fiction epic, reinstating nearly a half hour of footage removed from the.
James camerons the abyss 4k restoration finally coming to blu. 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. However, it sounds like the blu ray project keeps getting pushed. Formerly married petroleum engineers who still have some issues to work out. Cameron leaked the news while promoting the upcoming 30th anniversary blu ray release of aliens at comiccon in san diego. James camerons the abyss has been a long sought after item for bluray collectors. Just wanted to say that the abyss special edition is airing on.
The nuclear missile submarine montana sinks with all hands near the cayman trench in the caribbean sea. Aug 02, 2016 free abyss abgrund des todes bluray cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print. The abyss starring ed harris may finally be coming to bluray. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey. 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. But it would be huge to get a 4k uhd version of the abyss. Believe it or not, james camerons classic 1989 deep sea scifi film the abyss has never been released on bluray. A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a searchandrescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. The abyss appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2.
James cameron working on the abyss for bluray release. Update the abyss and true lies 4k now possibly in 2019 see. Into the abyss could have been the title for many of my films, by the way. 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. Back in 2000 when i watched the dvd on my 27inch tube tv, it looked great. While the 1989 scifi action film was released on dvd.
Made in abyss contains episodes 1 of the anime directed by masayuki kojima. 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. An interview with james cameron on the making of the abyss 1989 duration. 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. While the 1989 scifi action film was released on dvd, it has yet to find its way to bluray. Deep in the ocean, they encounter something unexpected.
Feb 20, 2017 free the abyss special edition dvd cover 1989 r2 german ready to download and print. The movie is screaming out for a bluray version, but i suppose with cameron busy with his avatar. Hunt founded the bits in 1997, in the early days of the dvd format. The movie was also an excellent treat about man vs. James camerons the abyss 4k restoration finally coming to. Even though this was made by james cameron, the same director who gave us aliens, both movies are very hard to compare. The abyss the 1989 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. The abyss needs a bluray release and a dvd release in. James camerons the abyss is finally coming to bluray and. The game takes place a few years after the film, where the player must find a cure for a deadly virus.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The abyss gets a bluray release date steve hoffman. Financial analysis of the abyss 1989 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Its like the sequel to titanic without naked drawings. 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.
Back in 1989, writerdirector james cameron was fresh off his flick aliens. 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. I kept thinking it was a problem my end, but no the dvd is not widescreen at all, and that is disappointing. 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. Id rather james cameron downed tools on his unwanted avatar sequels and supervised the release of.
The abyss digital hd, bluray, dvd 20th century fox nl. And if they can get true lies out on 4k uhd blu ray i will buy that as well. 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. Apr 08, 2018 this feature is not available right now. James cameron talks aliens 3d and the abyss and true lies blu. They are drafted to assist a gungho navy seal with a topsecret recovery operation. Aug 27, 2017 if there was ever a film that bluray special editions were made for, its this. 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 1989 is an american science fiction adventure movie that started off pleasantly with wonderful music that was pleasing to my ears.
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