Extended Zeist Version (the one no one has except two people)
Unreleased DVD9
So the version that floats the net is the EZV in FULL Widescreen but b4 the rest of the footage surfaced we had created this DVD.
At first this was a full blown DL DVD -9 with commentary from us about the edit as well as the original score, soundtrack, deleted scenes, enhanced deleted scenes, TV spot , two trailers (including a restored French trailer) and the "To be or not to be" documentary. We also even had a text commentary ( like the Superman II RIC DVD) breaking down each added scene since there was over 20 minutes that was added to the film. This version would have been released with the European scenes in 1:85.1 (this was because wee used the old Japanese DVD footage) So NOW we were ready to go and release it to all of you! RIGHT? WRONG! When were were getting set to put the film on that demon place a guy by the name of TRACK100 (who is credited on the SDDVD-5 ) found an old widescreen transfer of the European version from a laserdisc (In Italian only) in not to bad quality. This version had the opening credits and endning credits in Italian (becuase this was the way it was released in Italy in theatres) but keep in mind we needed only the alternate footage that didn't exist in the other versions only. So now we postponed the release and had to add in all these widescreen scenes, not to mention color correct, enhance, etc. When we finished we decided that more people would download the film if it was a SLDVD-5 so we cut all the extra features except, the restored trailer, enhanced deleted scenes and the ever popular recreation of the extended script version of the "fairytale" ending. (which was now possible because of the officially released deleted scenes on the 2006 DVD SE)
The special thing about the early DVD here was the restored deleted scenes, the Lou Gramme Music video restored, the restored deleted scenes, and more.
Also, the EXTENDED FAIRYTALE ENDING complete. Not the one that was in the final version. (the entire ball of wax)
About the Music Video - Years ago a fan made music video made it online, I thought it was so well done that I downloaded it. Years later when we did this DVD phineasbg restored it using the bluray. The original was a poorly made AVI. using some crappy software. Here you can see the video in all it's glory and HQ.
Here are the menu's.
This is truely for a diehard FAN like me.
The only bad thing is it is the early version before we finished it all in Widescreen. The Widescreen to full is very jarring but this is the kitchen sink btw complete with the Cannes footage and a ton of other deleted scenes.!
I can tell you that Fanfiltration, Track100, OCPmovie and others plus the entire OT.com and Highlander message boards the 6 versions or restorations would have never happened.
I apologize for keeping this all under wraps for years. Our minds were on another project which will never be talked about.
Motion Menu's
