The NeverEnding Story (1984) - 40th Anniversary (4K + Blu-ray Limited Edition Exclusive Replica Storybook) (Imprint Films Collection #365) [Australia]

[Billy Talent]

Release date: November 27, 2024
Purchase link: Via Vision - DiabolikDVD
Price: AUD $249.95 (Via Vision) - $174.99 (DiabolikDVD)
Notes: Limited edition replica magnetically sealed leatherette storybook packaging, die-cast metallic ornamentation, gold-foiled stamping and embossed detailing

 

[GeoRattray]

I just realized you probably meant the German edition was not released in the US without dubbing. Wasn't aware it was ever released in the US. I have the limited Japanese edition, but never watched the German cut on it. Not sure if it has forced dubbing/subtitles.

I personally wasn't ever aware there was a German extended cut. Until I read the synopsis of this physical release, that is. I've only ever seen (I believe anyways) the US release intended for theatres.

Curious what the extended 10-minutes, so I shall go of and research on the internet

 

[TheWildEye]

So happy I've never seen this, never wanted to, and therefore won't 'need' to buy this.
Also, such a book-box from a studio in the 2000s would cost like 50 bucks.

P.S. Collectors in this thread be like:

OMG, how many kidneys will I have to sell, how many months live like an aspiring actor/screenwriter in LA (read: a smelly street vagrant, 'home challenged', 'temporary' without a registered address for the BlackRock mafia to exploit me), how many souls to sell, how many people to free from abominable slavery of earthly life, just to buy this awesome grail of a... box looking like a book in a library!

Same collectors in any Blufans/MantaLab thread:
ONE-CLICK of course! Easy peasy!

I can see you as having a set of gangsta SDR DVD-RW teeth @Lenny Nero.

 

[K1SK1S]

I personally wasn't ever aware there was a German extended cut. Until I read the synopsis of this physical release, that is. I've only ever seen (I believe anyways) the US release intended for theatres.

Curious what the extended 10-minutes, so I shall go of and research on the internet

The German cut is the original cut, released 3 months prior to US in 1985. Wolfgang Petersen worked with Spielberg to cut the movie for US theatrical release. Mostly lingering shots were cut but also some context and character understanding.

The Giorgio Morodor score and the Limahl song were added along the way for the US cut.

Spoiler: This does a good job breaking down the differences

 

[MM3]

The German cut is the original cut, released 3 months prior to US in 1985. Wolfgang Petersen worked with Spielberg to cut the movie for US theatrical release. Mostly lingering shots were cut but also some context and character understanding.

The Giorgio Morodor score and the Limahl song were added along the way for the US cut.

Spoiler: This does a good job breaking down the differences

Wouldn't be the same without the US score and Limahl theme song. Adds a lot of magic to the film.

 

[steelmybeatingheart]

loved this film when i was a kid. for some reason, it was only when i watched it again as an adult that i realised how damn dark and depressing it a lot of the time!

 

[Steely-Booked]

loved this film when i was a kid. for some reason, it was only when i watched it again as an adult that i realised how damn dark and depressing it a lot of the time!

I first saw it as an adult (and no I didn’t watch it with kids) and I thought it was fantastic. Hope this gets a U.S. release and ideally in a nice steel book and perhaps with the longer cut sans subtitles.

 

[Billy Talent]

 

[kierano]

Is this release Region Locked to Australia.?

 

[Sono2020]

Is this release Region Locked to Australia.?

4ks are region free, and the blu rays I’ve played from imprint have been fine on my region A player.

 

[kierano]

4ks are region free, and the blu rays I’ve played from imprint have been fine on my region A player.

Thank you. I must check is my player still region free. Its been awhile since I played a non region B disc.

 

[larson1977]

Any Dutch collector want to share shipping? When bought 2 if these sets, shipping is free

 

[Bodhisattva]

....i think im going to buy this. Childhood CLASSIC

 

[Sono2020]

Looks like a pretty legit collectors piece.. quality seems to justify the price tag.

 

[TheWildEye]

Size of a flagstone.
When I open that, I hope Falcor fly's out.

 

[steelmybeatingheart]

wow, i thought @Sono2020's photo had some sort of mini steelbooks for the other films until i properly clocked the hand underneath. that's

 

[GeoRattray]

wow, i thought @Sono2020's photo had some sort of mini steelbooks for the other films until i properly clocked the hand underneath. that's

or Occam's Razor, a really small hand

 

[GeoRattray]

I must admit, I've been close to biting and owning a copy of this, looks amaizing

 

[larson1977]

Caved.... orderded 2 to get free shipping (great like with Umbrella ).

 

[Noodles]

Dayum, that's stunning!

 

[Billy Talent]

(unboxing by 'Bluray Ben')