Universal put out a ragged master with bad bake lines, halos and a smudgy wax job.
Criterion should do this one, forget their usual aesthetic. This one needs saving and super supplements as a market apology.
BLU RAY features would include;
-Brand new 4k remaster with state of the art color correction
-Suede outer slipcover jacket with newly commissioned artwork by Drew Struzan
-90 page collectible booklet written by John Kapelos and Nancy Ludwig
-Audio Commentary with Roger Ebert (recorded in 1995, recovered from the vaults)
-Audio commentary with Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith and Kelly LeBrock
-Deleted scenes (41 mins)
-Collectible 18x24 original theatrical artwork poster signed by Robert Downey, Jr.
-Bloopers and outtakes (16 mins)
-"Black and Blonde: The Girls of Weird Science" - An all new 36 min interview with cast members Suzanne Synder and Judie Aronson
-"SCIENCE!" All new behind the scenes look at the extensive remastering/color correction process for the Weird Science blu ray!
-"Where the Boys are '17" - Feature length documentary on the making of Weird Science featuring brand new interviews with Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton and more!
-"From the Archives" - 55 min interview with John Hughes (presented by Nancy Ludwig, from her personal vaults. Never aired.Originally recorded for 60 Minutes)
-isolated music score
Audio Commentary with composer Ira Newborn, featuring Oingo Boingo singer Danny Elfman
-Weird Science Holographic Lenticular Collector's 8x10 featuring newly commissioned artwork by H.R. Giger (from the original drawings not used)
-Subtitles for the hearing impaired
-new 5.1, 7.1 and 2.0 uncompressed original stereo and mono audio
-Original Theatrical Trailer, TV Spots, Teaser Promo
-"Evil Older Brothers" - Vintage Q&A with Bill Paxton from the Houston,Texas "Comic-Con 2006"
-pressed on a 50gb BD with an average bitrate of 45mbps
And much, much more!
Suggested retail price $39.99
Cover coming soon.