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James Cameron’s ‘The Abyss’ Returns To Theaters Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
James Cameron’s 1989 science fiction masterpiece, “The Abyss,” is set to resurface in theaters with a stunning 4K remastered Director’s Cut on December 6th. Fans and newcomers alike are in for a treat, as Cameron himself shared, “I’m excited to announce that the Special Edition of The Abyss, which we remastered in 4K, is going to be presented in theaters this December.” Cameron also hinted at some surprises, “If you haven’t seen the film before, this is the way to experience it. And if you have, you’ll be seeing the film I actually set out to make. With some big surprises not seen in the original released version. I hope you’ll take advantage of seeing The Abyss, my first ocean film, back in theaters.”
“The Abyss” has always stood apart in Cameron’s filmography, overshadowed by his other blockbusters like “Terminator” and “Aliens.” Yet, this oceanic adventure holds a unique charm. Cameron reflects on the original film, admitting he felt “pulled in different directions” by the story, leading to a version that didn’t fully realize his vision. He remarked, “It all made sense to me at the time, that’s all I can say.”
The original release faced constraints, with the studio enforcing a runtime limit, resulting in a significant portion of the film being cut. Cameron, determined to showcase his complete vision, revisited the editing room in 1993 to release a special edition. He aims to further rectify this with the Director’s Cut, allowing the film to be seen as he envisioned.
The Director’s Cut, along with its 4K restoration, is not just a re-release but a reimagining of Cameron’s vision. Fans will also have the chance to own this piece of cinema history, as plans are underway for a physical release.
This December, dive back into the depths of “The Abyss” and experience Cameron’s true vision in breathtaking 4K.
"I’m excited for you to experience The Abyss: Special Edition, now remastered in 4K, only in theaters on December 6."
— 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) November 13, 2023
via: @JimCameron pic.twitter.com/p1mgJ9E1eW
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Radio Silence No Longer Attached to ‘Escape From New York’
Radio Silence has certainly had its ups and downs over the past year. First, they said they wouldn’t be directing another sequel to Scream, but their movie Abigail became a box office hit among critics and fans. Now, according to Comicbook.com, they won’t be pursuing the Escape From New York reboot that was announced late last year.
Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin are the duo behind the directing/production team. They talked with Comicbook.com and when questioned about Escape From New York project, Gillett gave this answer:
“We are not, unfortunately. I think titles like that bounce around for a while and I think they’ve tried to get that out of the blocks a few times. I think it’s just ultimately a tricky rights issue thing. There’s a clock on it and we just weren’t in a position to make the clock, ultimately. But who knows? I think, in hindsight, it feels crazy that we would think we would, post-Scream, step into a John Carpenter franchise. You never know. There’s still interest in it and we’ve had a few conversations about it but we’re not attached in any official capacity.”
Radio Silence has yet to announce any of its upcoming projects.
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Shelter in Place, New ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Trailer Drops
The third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise is set to release only in theaters on June 28. Even though this one is minus John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, it still looks terrifyingly magnificent.
This entry is said to be a spin-off and not a sequel to the series, although it’s technically more a prequel. The wonderful Lupita Nyong’o takes center stage in this movie, along with Joseph Quinn as they navigate through New York City under siege by bloodthirsty aliens.
The official synopsis, as if we need one, is “Experience the day the world went quiet.” This, of course, refers to the quick-moving aliens who are blind but have an enhanced sense of hearing.
Under the direction of Michael Sarnoski (Pig) this apocalyptic suspense thriller will be released the same day as the first chapter in Kevin Costner’s three-part epic western Horizon: An American Saga.
Which one will you see first?
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Rob Zombie Joins McFarlane Figurine’s “Music Maniacs” Line
Rob Zombie is joining the growing cast of horror music legends for McFarlane collectibles. The toy company, headed by Todd McFarlane, has been doing its Movie Maniacs line since 1998, and this year they have created a new series called Music Maniacs. This includes legendary musicians, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Trooper Eddie from Iron Maiden.
Adding to that iconic list is director Rob Zombie formerly of the band White Zombie. Yesterday, via Instagram, Zombie posted that his likeness will join the Music Maniacs line. The “Dracula” music video inspires his pose.
He wrote: “Another Zombie action figure is headed your way from @toddmcfarlane ☠️ It’s been 24 years since the first one he did of me! Crazy! ☠️ Preorder now! Coming this summer.”
This won’t be the first time Zombie has been featured with the company. Back in 2000, his likeness was the inspiration for a “Super Stage” edition where he is equipped with hydraulic claws in a diorama made of stones and human skulls.
For now, McFarlane’s Music Maniacs collection is only available for pre-order. The Zombie figure is limited to only 6,200 pieces. Pre-order yours at the McFarlane Toys website.
Specs:
- Incredibly detailed 6” scale figure featuring ROB ZOMBIE likeness
- Designed with up to 12 points of articulation for posing and play
- Accessories include microphone and mic stand
- Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity
- Showcased in Music Maniacs themed window box packaging
- Collect all McFarlane Toys Music Maniacs Metal Figures
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