Hi Everyone,
I have the extended version on BluRay but have been unable to source an open matte copy as of yet. Any help finding a copy is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jake.I had the “International Cut” Extended UK PAL version on VHS but cannot remember if it was open matte or pan & scan. I can’t remember whether or not I still have it and my Hauppauge PVR Rocket has not worked properly since I recently updated the Capture software.
If I still have the VHS, and am able to capture, and if it is indeed open matte, I could upload it somewhere. 😃
It’s PAL so if it’s what you’re looking for, it’ll need to be slowed down to NTSC to edit into the US open matte DVD. My PVR captures VHS at 576p50, just FYI.On a side note, I would love to see a similar restoration of the International Cut in HD, using the Optimum 2010 UK Blu Ray to insert the additional/alternate scenes into the US Blu Ray which is far superior quality. The UK Blu Ray, whilst not as bad as people make out in my opinion, is nowhere near as good quality as as the US Theatrical BD release. But it is the International/Extended Cut, is 24fps and very watchable. It’s true HD but just a rather weak transfer. I don’t have the US BD so can’t attempt it myself right now though.
It would definitely be interesting to see what aspect ratio this version is in! If you manage to get it transferred let me know. And I agree in regards to the UK extended blu ray, certainly not terrible, but a hybrid copy of those versions might be something I look into as well.