. .
. a new DVD featurette certain to be of interest to sci-fi fans
all over the world.
In "2019, A Future Imagined," Visual
Futurist Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Aliens, Tron) reflects upon
the nature of creativity and how it drives the future. Photographed
in true 1920x1080p high definition, this short film provides insight
into the fascinating mind of one of the most influential artists
of modern cinema.
"2019:
A Future Imagined" deftly captures what makes Mead's futuristic
designs and ideas so poignant and engaging. Relayed with an ethereal
visual style and sci-fi vibrancy, "2019" invites viewers
to indulge in Mead's world of art's symbiotic relationship with
technology in an engaging and captivating way. A must see for
those who love art, sci-fi, fantasy, and movies . . . and an essential
companion piece to Blade Runner and Mead's work."
The
featurette is now available on DVD through the Tribeca Film Institute's
ReFrame
Collection at a very low price.
We
are excited to share this release and trust that you will find
it to be of interest to Bladezone readers. We hope the release
will demonstrate a broad and significant market interest for a
longer format program on Syd and his work.
Check out this fantastic on-location video comparison HERE
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Fan Edits
A new area hs been created for fan submissions of their own cut. This can be found below in the main menu/bladezone features. Think you can do better? then get in touch with us and get your version reviewed!
June 9th 2009 - Fan edit ULTIMATE WORKPRINT
Here is the review of the fan edit ULTIMATE WORKPRINT version by fan director Shuwest. It's a work in progress project and will be added to as its done. I cannot express enough at the quality of transfer for this fan edit. Most home edits lose a small generation of quality as you convert from source to raw .avi and then back to mp3/4 and further to a DVD's .vob, buy Shuwest has come up trumps with this, his own vision of what his cut should be. Check it out HERE
June 8th 2009 - Blade Runner, Take Five, the WorldCon Model
Richard Coyle has been hard at work on a Blaster replica gun. Check out his progress HERE
April 25th 2009 - Blade Runner White Dragon Cut.
This version directed and edited by Kazuchoice HERE
April 25th 2009 - Original blaster gun lands on auction block
User "Cypress Twist" has given Bladezone the head's up that the original gun used by Harrison Ford, has come up for auction. Check out it's progress HERE
April 23rd 2009 - DADOES - re-issues!
PKD's Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep, is to be re-issued for a limited time only, check out the link HERE. Many thanks to HAL for the heads up.
The Final Cut: Premiere Event
Our article on the Los Angeles premiere event and award celebration can be found HERE
April 13th 2009 - Profiles in history
The latest offerings from the movie world can been seen at their website - HERE
March 25th 2009 - Hal's latest offerings UPDATED April 23rd 2009
Just over a month has passed since Hal Pehlich gave us his latest offerings, well he has come up trumps again, check out his artwork HERE. I have so much of his work, he now has his own directory on the Bladezone server!
March 19th 2009 - BFI live stream netcast
Hot off the press - This Saturday the BFI is going to do a live stream netcast of the Paul Sammon interview with Rutger Hauer. More details as they arrive.
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