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Post
#233683
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/233683/action/topic#233683
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Over the years I have read that it may have been released in some international theatres in 1:85.1 which would explain the 1:85.1 ransfer.

in 1:85.1 even though the original aspect ratio was 2:35.1. there are other movies around that time that happened to also.

Simply put, most of the international theatres didn't have the screen for widescreen 2:35.1.

or it could have been who ever trasnfered the crappy film to the german only dialog laserdiscs ( all four of them) fricked up!!!

who know. we may never know.




One thing people need to understand that this is almost a completly different cut of Highlander II.

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#233676
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/233676/action/topic#233676
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Hey Ash,

It's 1:85.1 because most of the original source material was 1:85.1 from an OOP german laserdisc.

it is letterbox, no pan and scan on any of the parts.

It was to jarring to go from
2:35.1 then to 1.85 and then back and forth.

So we decided to keep it all 1:85.1

For some reason the disc was created that way. Also it was easier to add the restored extended fairytale sequence.

It's complicated but that is what we had to work with.

Thanks again for making the DVD cover..

I will include a plug for you on the new disc.

No, special features, i's movie only. maybe someday we will do something....

However, thepicture of Katana smahing through the window of the car on the back of your disc is not in the film.



Oh ya!! the name


RESTORED EARLY EUROPEAN CUT



there had been two euro cuts, one with fairytale and one without, the one without was the most commonly used.... it;s a wierd story with this movie...lol


Post
#233129
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/233129/action/topic#233129
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Holy Crap is that ever cool, yes!! something like that!!! ASH you the man!!! thanks man!!!!

One small detail it's the QUICKENING VERSION of the film so it's

HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING
RESTORED INTERNATIONAL VERSION


Thw Wording for it:

Immortal Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod has just been banished to Earth for leading a failed rebellion on his home planet of Zeist. On Earth, he discovers the shield he built to shade humanity from a disappearing ozone -- though obsolete -- is owned and operated by a profit hungry, multi-national conglomerate at Earth's ecological expense. Guided by his spiritual leader Juan Ramirez and aided by beautiful environmental terrorist Louise Marcus, MacLeod will eliminate deadly assassins and dodge a dangerous trapnest to rid planet of his creation.


A different version of HIGHLANDER II : THE QUICKENING appeared in Britain around the same time as the American versions debut in 1990 and the editing for this version was funded by Nigel Green of Entertainment Productions along with Panzer and Davis. The British version had the input of the director and producers and is much truer to the original script. The film contains the original ending where Conner returns to Zeist as he had promised and this is the only place that you'll ever see it. Ten minutes of additional footage were also added which helps the story immensely (including what happened to Brenda, Conner's girlfriend from the first film) and the narrative was edited together much better than the American version. This version of HIGHLANDER II has only been seen in America on a poor quality bootleg so most fans are not aware of its existence.


Phineasbg, Fanfiltration and Nighthawks Entertainment present an all new presentation of the film, digitally enhanced and cleaned

with an all new audio remastering.

Now sit back and enjoy Highlander II: The Quickening the way it was shown internationally.



Studio: Republic Pictures

DVD Format: Keep Case, Widescreen Anamorphic, 1.85:1, Color

DVD Features: Audio Track 1: Orginal English, 2.0 Surround
Post
#231480
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/231480/action/topic#231480
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Hello,

Thanks for the reply!

We have just completed the restoration of the European Version.

A special thanks goes out to

FANFILTRATION for some of his audio restoration work. Some of his work was used. Thanks again.

PHINEASBG and Myelf have restored it using the best possible elements for the best viewing expierence.

Since no complete version ( except for the TV CUT and the German Cut partial and cut for rating version) of the european cut existed some areas have been composited such as the Fairytale Ending and another notable scene.

Testing on the DVD is complete and construction of a demonstration disc comparing where we started and where we have came is underway along with commentary on the project.

The DVD will be sent to a few good guys on the board for testing and critics views.

I have aquired the lost UK Highlander 2 soundscore as well as the Highlander scores DVD

I will include them on the proposed two disc set.

***Now the fun begins:


After inhacing and restoring the audio on the American Cut of the french DVD there was changes.

The french DVD audio was dropped due to a hissing noise, the 2.0 Stereo soundtrack from the UK release was uses and is much better.
The American Cut has been enhanced to 16:9 Wide

Also, the Renegade Cut was also cleaned using the OOP laserdisc and not the DVD, it was also inhanced to 16:9 Wide

Using these three cuts and the SEDVD we can begin to assemble and Extended Zeist cut.

The Extended Zeist cut will restore deleted footage and missing audio cues

The Extended Cut is what many have wanted to see.

It will feature:

footage from all the versions as well as for the first time a ZEIST CUT in FLASHBACK form mirroring the RENEGADE CUT.


If anyone has question feel free to ask. Thanks for the reply, you are one of the few.

lol!!










Post
#225333
Topic
BANNED BOND: The Criterion Collection on DVD (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/225333/action/topic#225333
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Originally posted by: FanFiltration
I would like to send out a huge thank you to Meedermow as well!

Rikter, It was my pleasure to do the Banned Bond transfers from the Laserdiscs, and create the core DVD for everyone to enjoy. Your role in this conspiracy was invaluable.

I get a real satisfaction out of making this stuff.

It's great to have found a community of real fans that go out of their way to participate and freely share in the support of quality preservations and vastly entertaining fan edits.

All the great work that goes on around here from numerous contributors of transfers, artwork, research, and ultra rare source materials is astounding! The guys who run http://www.originaltrilogy.com get a big thanks too!


If you want more Bond Preservation, take a look at this >>> CLICK ME <<<<

And, please don't think it's going to stop there!


As for the lurking profiteers selling our work, all I can say to you is go *Edit* yourselves!








KENN, looks!! Great! Bond is one of my favorites......If there is anyway I can help lmk!! The Extras look great, I was looking at them and it looks like you ahve most of the stuff I hav!! Did you use the deleted footage WP scene?
Post
#225254
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/225254/action/topic#225254
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Hey, thanks for the relpy RIK

You sure are a PAL, all the work you have done on my other DVD authoring has been spectacular and I can't thank you enough!

I am sorry you didn't get the Waterworld, I thought I sent it to you!!! I will send it out Monday, I think I have always sent everything I have promised in the past to you.

I think I am going to take a break from this message board though! As I feel I am now black listed because of the Fanfiltration thingy!!

I think I just need a break and to concentrate on my project, to many people are over- analizing everything I write in this thread, no one responds about anything postitive ie: there are plenty of message boards who would appreciate pulpers efforts.

what I mean by pulper -

Well it seems on these message boards there are the

KINGS
LORDS
pulpers

I clearly am a pulper -

This is a hobby for me also and I appreicate all that you do, you have done some great work!! However, for others, I am not going to sit an justify every little word I write.


RIK, your work is great BTW!!!
Hell, the menus on Superman series, Blade Runner and some of the others are spectaular.

But I need time to reflect on life - if anyone cares about my projects email me....

RIK - I can promise you I will send Waterworld - Master tapes and DVD copies, please return, as well as the Mad Max full cut extended I mentioed yrs back. I am glad you still have the Superman 4 recut...thanks man!!


peace my friend

Post
#224987
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/224987/action/topic#224987
Time
Thanks for the kind words - KENN - You will be missed.

Yet, Interest is at an all-time low in my project ( no surprise, no response, no one cares ) But we are going to keep plugging away - perhaps when the new Highlander Movie and the new Animated Movie comes out it may gain appeal.

Currently working on the project( for those who care) :


Mitch (AKA- NighthawksDVD) Project Co- Producer and Editor

Jay (AKA: Phineusbg ) Project Director and Editor

KENN (AKA: Fanfiltration) Project Editor - Has recently left the project (read above) becuase of a misunderstanding, I wish him the best. His work is so amazing and will be missed.

Tomas (AKA: Metalhead) - Sound and Audio for new documentary on the different versions and alternate takes.
Post
#224702
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/224702/action/topic#224702
Time
I never slandered your name - (read above)

I thanked you for your efforts w/ the Highlander British Version



I just moved on and you were going to let me know when you found the time to finish.
Your project is not gone to waste -

I didn;t know you were off the project! I am and still going to give you full credit and hope that you do finish that version, I know we all have lives..
Sorry for the misunderstanding-

I apologize for coming off as strong as I died. I hope you excpet my sincere apology.

I have said many times in THREADS that I have enjoyed your work.

If you noticed about three replys up I did thank you for your efforts.... take a look!!!




APOLOGY TO FANFILTRATION - HIS WORK IS BY FAR SOME OF THE BEST WORK I HAVE SEEN. I OFFER AN APOLOGY AND HOPES HE STAYS ON WITH THE PROJECT. SOMETIMES LIFE GETS THE BEST OF YOU AND SUDDENLY IT FLIES BY AND YOUR LIFE AND THE PROBLEMS IN THE ESCALATE
Post
#224636
Topic
Phineasbg/ HIGHLANDER II: Extended Versions (Released)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/224636/action/topic#224636
Time
New News 6/5/06



Here is an update on the progress, thanks to PhineusBg and Nighthawks FanDVD for the great work so far.

Turns out that multiple cuts will need to be restored in order to make a Extended Version Master


CLICK HERE FOR A SPECIAL LOOK AT SOME OF THE HIGHLANDER 2 SUPPLEMENTS THAT MAY BE ON THE ULTIMATE DVD SET FOR 2007-08.

Note: The restored Music video and the Theatrical trailer have been limited releases in the past - Internationally Only

Highalnder 2 Restored Music Video - One Dream by Lou Gramm

HIGHLANDER II: ORIGINAL THEATRICAL FULL TRAILER

HIGHLANDER - WHO WANTS TO LIVE - FOREVER MUSIC VIDEO - AS HEARD IN HIGHLANDER I AND II

A sneak peak at the proposed Highlander Vengence Anime Film for 2008


The masters will consist of the following: The American Cut, The British Cut, The German Cut, The Renegade Cut and the 2004 Special Edition Cut All cuts must be restored to the best possible using the best known footage.

PhineusBg is going BALLS out on these versions and I am working on the DVD menus as well as the Supplementals.


Because we need to restore all the versions to have correct masters for the Exteneded Cuts and the proposed Re-Cut we need all the footage in the best possible condition. There are two phases so far that we are working on.



THESE ARE THE PHASES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON -


PHASE ONE: PREPARING THE MASTERS

To Create My "American Theatrical Version" Master:
1. Convert the video of my PAL Fullscreen American Version DVD to 23.976fps to get proper running time.
2. Convert the audio to the proper NTSC running time. This audio is 2 channel stereo AC3. Burn this DVD with 3:2 pulldown to a single-layer blank.
3. Result is a Fullscreen NTSC DVD with properly synched 2 channel stereo AC3 audio, which can be used as a fullscreen (video) master of the American Theatrical Version in the future if needed.
4. Strip the above stereo audio, and convert it to mono.
5. My Converted Widescreen French PAL DVD of the American Cut has tinny vocal audio due to poor quality of the American Vocal Channel.
To resolve this, I will replace the Vocal Channel with the mono audio created in Step 4 (manually synched). Then burn this DVD with 3:2 pulldown to a dual-layer blank.
6. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the American Theatrical Version, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.

To Create My "Special Edition" Master:
1. No conversion needed. The DVD of the Special Edition is already in high-quality 5.1 surround and in dual-layer anamorphic NTSC format. Note, however, that I will need to convert this DVD to 23.976fps for editing purposes.

To Create My "Renegade Version" Master:
1. Convert the video of my letterboxed Renegade Version DVD to Anamorphic Widescreen 23.976fps.
2. Due to compression of the letterboxed Renegade Version DVD, I will replace as many scenes as possible with my Special Edition Master, and my American Theatrical Version Master.
3. Due to the Renegade Version DVD having only 2 channel audio, I will use as much of my Special Edition Master 5.1 audio as possible. Any other audio (probably only one scene), will be
converted to 5.1 surround manually. Burn this DVD with 3:2 pulldown to a dual-layer blank.
4. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the Renegade Version, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.

To Create My "German Language NTSC" DVD Master:
1. Convert the video of my PAL German Language DVD to it's proper anamorphic NTSC proportions, and convert the frame rate to 23.976fps to get proper running time.
2. Convert the audio to the proper NTSC running time. This audio is 5.1 channel stereo AC3. Burn this DVD with 3:2 pulldown to a single-layer blank.
6. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the German Language Version, with 5.1 AC3 audio.
NOTE: The censorship of the German DVD will remain for purity purposes.

To Create My "It's So Blue" Raw Video/Audio Footage Master:
1. Convert the "It's So Blue" video of the fullscreen TV Master to 23.976fps anamorphic NTSC widescreen proportions, cropping out subtitles.
2. Convert the "It's So Blue" audio of the fullscreen TV Master to 5.1 audio.
3. Result is anamorphic widescreen NTSC 5.1 Video/Audio footage of the Raw "It's So Blue" Footage.

To Create My "Fairytale Ending - Brenda Takes Connor's Hands" Raw Video Footage Master:
1. Convert to 23.976fps and color-correct the very last shot of the fairytale ending footage found
on the Special Edition deleted scenes section (where Brenda takes Connor's hands).
This shot is exactly the same as the British Version.
2. Result is anamorphic widescreen NTSC video footage of the Raw "Brenda Takes Connor's Hands" Footage.

To Create My "Fairytale Ending (British Version)" Footage Master:
1. Convert the "Fairytale Ending" video of the fullscreen TV Master to anamorphic NTSC widescreen proportions, cropping out subtitles. Apply 3:2 pulldown.
2. Convert the "Fairytale Ending" audio of the fullscreen TV Master to 5.1 audio.
3. Replace the "Brenda Takes Connor's Hands" fullscreen video footage shot with the new high-quality Raw Video Footage Master.
3. Result is anamorphic widescreen NTSC 5.1 Video/Audio footage of the "Fairytale Ending (British Version)" Footage.

To Create My "Deleted Scenes" Footage Master:
1. Convert to 23.976fps the deleted scenes found on the Special Edition deleted scenes section.
2. Apply music, sound effects, and special effects (if needed) to the deleted scenes.
3. Convert audio to 5.1 surround.
4. Result is anamorphic widescreen NTSC 5.1 Video/Audio footage of the "Deleted Scenes" Footage.

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With the Masters made, we can now make the various extended cuts:

PHASE TWO: CREATING THE NEW CUTS DVD'S:

To Create My "British Version" Master:
NOTE: All footage used will first have to be converted to 23.976fps for editing purposes.
1. Use the best elements of the Special Edition, American Theatrical Version, and Renegade Version Masters
for any scenes that are NOT different from the British Version.
2. Any elements in the British Version that are different from the above Masters,
will use the German video and/or audio, with the exception of the "It's So Blue!" and "Fairytale Ending (British Version)" scenes.
3. Use the new Footage Masters of the "Fairytale Ending" (British Version) and "It's So Blue" scenes.
4. Apply 3:2 pulldown and burn to blank DVD.
4. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the British Version, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.
NOTE: There will be no censorship, as the British Version is uncensored.

To Create My "Full Uncut Version" Master:
NOTE: This is a Full Cut with original special effects. (Including ALL voiceovers and prolouge text, with all Planet Zeist references, some deleted scenes restored, and the fairytale ending reintegrated).
NOTE: All footage used will first have to be converted to 23.976fps for editing purposes.
1. Use the proper (and best) elements of the Special Edition, American Theatrical Version, British Version, Deleted Scenes, and Renegade Version Masters.
2. Apply 3:2 pulldown and burn to blank dual-layer DVD.
3. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the Full Uncut Version, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.
NOTE: Any footage that can't be reintegrated, will be on the DVD as supplementary material.

To Create My "Extended Version" Master:
NOTE: This is an Extended Cut with original special effects. (But will NOT have the two voiceovers and prolouge text).
NOTE: All footage used will first have to be converted to 23.976fps for editing purposes.
1. Use the proper (and best) elements of the Special Edition, American Theatrical Version, British Version, Deleted Scenes, and Renegade Version Masters.
2. Apply 3:2 pulldown and burn to blank dual-layer DVD.
3. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the Extended Version, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.
NOTE: Any footage that can't be reintegrated, will be on the DVD as supplementary material.

To Create My "Extended Version with new FX" Master:
NOTE: This is an Extended Cut with the Special Edition special effects. (But will NOT have the two voiceovers and prolouge text).
NOTE: All footage used will first have to be converted to 23.976fps for editing purposes.
1. Use the proper (and best) elements of the Special Edition, American Theatrical Version, British Version, Deleted Scenes, and Renegade Version Masters.
2. Apply 3:2 pulldown and burn to blank dual-layer DVD.
3. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the Extended Version with new FX, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.
NOTE: Any footage that can't be reintegrated, will be on the DVD as supplementary material.

To Create My "Extended Zeist Version with new FX" Master:
NOTE: This is an Extended Cut with the Special Edition special effects. (But will NOT have the two voiceovers and prolouge text, or the fairytale ending).
NOTE: All footage used will first have to be converted to 23.976fps for editing purposes.
1. Use the proper (and best) elements of the Special Edition, American Theatrical Version, British Version, Deleted Scenes, and Renegade Version Masters.
2. Apply 3:2 pulldown and burn to blank dual-layer DVD.
3. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the Extended Version with new FX, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.
NOTE: Any footage that can't be reintegrated, will be on the DVD as supplementary material.

To Create My "PhineasBg Version" Master:
NOTE: This is an Special Cut with the Special Edition special effects. (This is a special cut I will be making to make the film more "serious". This cut will have the Special Edition effects. There will be Zeist references, but it will not be "Planet Zeist." Instead, it will be "The Land of Zeist." The "future" references from the Renegade Cut will remain. It will have some deleted scenes restored. Many goofy parts,like the Airplane Video, will be removed. No fairytale ending.).
NOTE: All footage used will first have to be converted to 23.976fps for editing purposes.
1. Use the proper (and best) elements of the Special Edition, American Theatrical Version, British Version, Deleted Scenes, and Renegade Version Masters.
2. Apply 3:2 pulldown and burn to blank dual-layer DVD.
3. Result is a high-quality anamorphic widescreen NTSC of the Extended Version with new FX, with excellent 5.1 AC3 audio.
NOTE: Any footage that can't be reintegrated, will be on the DVD as supplementary material.






PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTS


So the final supplemental discs i will create will be -


*Full lenght audio commentary by the PhineusBg and Old Biff discussing the restoration process and why we did thses versions.

* The History of Highlander 2 ( Text)

* Text commentary on the creation process by PhineusBg

* Restored footage comparison then and now.

* Deleted Scenes archive including comparisons and alternate takes not included in the full cut. ( possible commentary to be annouced)

* Lou Gramm " One Dream" Music video - Full Extended Mix

* Original Theatrical Trailers and TV spot

* DVD- ROM feature of a restored bootleg soundtrack