The Cell (4K + Blu-ray Limited Edition) (Arrow Video) [UK]

[paulboland]

Release date: January 20, 2025
Purchase links: Arrow Films - Amazon UK - Zavvi - HMV
Price: £22.00 (Arrow Films) - £21.99 (Amazon - Zavvi - HMV)

 

[paulboland]

2-DISC 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• Brand new 4K restorations of both the 107-minute Theatrical Cut and the 109-minute Director’s Cut by Arrow Films, approved by director Tarsem Singh
• Includes bonus disc containing a previously unseen version of the film with alternate aspect ratio and alternate grading created by director of photography Paul Laufer
• Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Illustrated collector’s book containing new writing on the film by critics Heather Drain, Marc Edward Heuck, Josh Hurtado, and Virat Nehru
• Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Savieri

DISC 1 - FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD)

• 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ (2160p) presentation of both the Theatrical and Director’s cuts of the film in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Brand new audio commentary with film scholars Josh Nelson & Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
• Brand new audio commentary with screenwriter Mark Protosevich & film critic Kay Lynch
• Archive audio commentary with director Tarsem Singh
• Archive audio commentary with director of photography Paul Laufer, production designer Tom Foden, makeup supervisor Michèle Burke, costume designer April Napier, visual effects supervisor Kevin Tod Haug, and composer Howard Shore
• Projection of the Mind’s Eye, a new feature-length interview with director Tarsem Singh
• Between Two Worlds, a new in-depth interview with director of photography Paul Laufer

DISC 2 - ALTERNATE VERSION & EXTRAS (Blu-ray)

• Previously unseen version of the Theatrical Cut of the film, presented in 1.78:1 aspect ratio with alternate grading, from a 2K master created by director of photography Paul Laufer
• High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation
• Paul Laufer Illuminates, a new interview about the alternate master of The Cell presented on this disc
• Art is Where You Find It, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
• The Costuming Auteur, a new visual essay by film critic Abby Bender
• Style as Substance: Reflections on Tarsem, an archive featurette
• Eight deleted/extended scenes with optional audio commentary by director Tarsem Singh
• Six multi-angle archive visual effects vignettes
• Theatrical trailers
• Image gallery

 

[paulboland]

Amazon UK live to pre order

 

[TheWildEye]

Apparently there are encoding/editing errors on the 4k directors cut version.
Not the theatrical cut.
Missing frames and a duplicate scene.
Looks like a disc replacement will have to be done.
This from a YouTube reviewer, not me.

I think this is the US version as the reviewer is from the US ( I assume from the accent)
I can be sure so I've posted in both release threads.

 

[bwatt99]

I’m not really keeping up with arrow disc issues etc but was this both uk and usa editions or just usa.
And of recent times has there been much disc replacement I buy so many arrow titles and others I have lost track of what’s been on offer as in disc replacement and seems to be getting more popular this cd replacements.
And i suspect they would only have this cd replenishment for a certain time frame yes? As I’m very curious what I have missed over the years in regards to disc replacements and it be annoying that I could have had the disc but missed out.
Is there a site or place to search for replacements discs on many editions as I bet I have missed out on a lot of disc replacement over time.
For example I missed out on Blair witch ltd from second site and seller has not mentioned anything about a disc replacement but I believe there was one, obviously I never purchased it from a retailer or from second sight directly but surely i can claim the replacement disc for it? Obviously its on transit to me and obviously as it’s sold out for a little while now I don’t have proof of ownership yet ie showing second sight a pic I could ask seller if or when it arrives fir proof of payment but maybe he can’t either.
But surely proof of it and yes it will be sealed still is enough and they don’t need proof of purchase, as let’s just say I did a good bit more than retail price being it’s Ltd and not stocked anymore. Thanks

 

[TheWildEye]

I’m not really keeping up with arrow disc issues etc but was this both uk and usa editions or just usa.
And of recent times has there been much disc replacement I buy so many arrow titles and others I have lost track of what’s been on offer as in disc replacement and seems to be getting more popular this cd replacements.
And i suspect they would only have this cd replenishment for a certain time frame yes? As I’m very curious what I have missed over the years in regards to disc replacements and it be annoying that I could have had the disc but missed out.
Is there a site or place to search for replacements discs on many editions as I bet I have missed out on a lot of disc replacement over time.
For example I missed out on Blair witch ltd from second site and seller has not mentioned anything about a disc replacement but I believe there was one, obviously I never purchased it from a retailer or from second sight directly but surely i can claim the replacement disc for it? Obviously its on transit to me and obviously as it’s sold out for a little while now I don’t have proof of ownership yet ie showing second sight a pic I could ask seller if or when it arrives fir proof of payment but maybe he can’t either.
But surely proof of it and yes it will be sealed still is enough and they don’t need proof of purchase, as let’s just say I did a good bit more than retail price being it’s Ltd and not stocked anymore. Thanks

As far as I know, for all of these disc replacement schemes, you need an original point of purchase receipt or any proof of purchase from the authorised retailers. To the best of my knowledge, you can't claim a new disc if you purchased after market second hand, even if new, sealed or open. It's down to the original purchaser to follow up in the replacement.

BWP, is still being sold in an single Amaray release. After hearing about the fault, SS withdrew sales and then recalled all editions. They replaced with a corrected disc and now have the non collectors edition still up for sale. Unfortunately no corrected collectors editions ever returned for sale.
You could always email Second Sight and ask about the disc for your edition. Maybe you could say that you've lost your proof of purchase?

As far as I know. The Cell had the repeat image/incorrect audio timing issue in both US and EU regions.

 

[walkintom]

I had an email late last night saying my Arrow delivery was with Royal Mail and I've not ordered anything, so I can only assume the replacement disc is on its way.

 

[bwatt99]

So all the cell edition has issues then? also as I got this from zavvi if i remember right so my proof is there on this one.
In regards to the Blair ltd I missed getting it and someone said they was getting more in but was not the case as ss only released standard after that.
I still wanted to get the ltd for Blair even though I have other versions and most of not all of ss ltd editions but I will wait till it arrives from seller and hit him up for proof of purchase.

 

[walkintom]

Arrow going a bit overboard for a replacement disc.