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LOG IN Forgot Login? Register General Discussion • Trading Post • Non-Film Score Discussion  Profile • Preferences • Community Rules • Help/Contact • Search Board Search Terms:  Search Within:  topics posts since 2019 2018 posts 2017 posts 2016 posts 2015 posts 2014 posts 2013 posts 2012 posts 2011 posts 2010 posts 2009 posts 2008 posts 2007 posts 2006 posts 2005 posts 2004 posts 2003 posts 2002 posts 2001 posts 2000 posts users  search tips  You must log in or register to post.   Go to page:  1 2      Non-Film Score Discussion: Journey to the Far Side of the Sun - Blu-ray     1 2    NEXT   LAST   Last Post   Posted:   Mar 26, 2015 - 12:42 PM     By:   johnjohnson   (Member) The definitive release of Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (A.K.A Doppelganger) will be released in Australia this August by Madman Entertainment. With a new HD master of the U.S. version of the film, this Blu-Ray/DVD combination will initially be available exclusively from JB HIFI. Fanderson was also very happy to provide some materials for this release – including an in-depth feature about the making of the film, specially re-purposed from FAB magazine as a PDF DVD-ROM extra. Other extras include: New Restored HD master of the U.S. version of the film (Journey to the Far Side of The Sun) Audio Commentary with Gerry Anderson Doppelganger – rare, never-before-released UK version of the film featuring alternative scenes and credits (un-restored pillar-boxed anamorphic presentation) Extensive Image Gallery Reversible sleeve with alternative Doppelganger artwork Copy of the restored U.S. version on DVD Using Universal’s HD master for the U.S. version, Madman engaged BBC Post Production & Studios to do additional clean up work to address some issues with the print. Universal hold no materials for the UK version (Doppelganger), but wanting to present the most complete Blu Ray edition possible, Madman contacted Fanderson, who were able to help with a cinema print of the rarely-seen version. Although the print was not pristine nor anamorphic (it will be presented as un-restored pillar-boxed anamorphic), Madman felt its rarity and archival interest meant it was worthy of inclusion. This UK version contains several differences and has never been made available on disc – keep your eyes peeled for these if you decide to purchase this awesome release! http://fanderson.org.uk/gerryandersonnews/2015/03/journey-to-the-far-side-of-the-sun/    Posted:   Mar 27, 2015 - 6:47 AM     By:   CindyLover   (Member) UK version contains several differences You mean it's not boring and pretentious? I may be a member of Fanderson but there are some Gerry Anderson productions I simply can't stand, including just about all his live-action stuff (significantly, the only one I can tolerate - The Protectors - is the one he had the least to do with).    Posted:   Mar 27, 2015 - 10:59 AM     By:   Last Child   (Member) I wonder what the additional scenes are in Doppelganger. Wikipedia only mentions two differences - a change in actor credits order, and a short voice over (a reused bit of dialog) at the end. A truly definitive release would include a music-only track.    Posted:   Mar 27, 2015 - 12:32 PM     By:   johnjohnson   (Member) The club had its film print telecined in HD a few years ago, and this is what we've provided to Madman Entertainment. There had long been rumours that the UK version had various differences and so we felt it worth having it done in the best quality we could afford as that would not only enable us to see the differences, but perhaps see it released commercially at some point. That's the same reason the club invested in having some of its film prints of Terrahawks telecined in HD a couple of years ago, and shown at Expect The Unexpected. As you'll see when you get the Madman Blu-ray Disc, there are scenes when the framing opens up to 4:3, and then down to 16:9 and back again, which is why Madman are presenting it as "pillarboxed". So you'll then (if your TV will let you) have the option of zooming in to fill your screen as it was intended to be seen (albeit losing the additional picture from the 'safe area' top and bottom). http://www.fanderson.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2603    Posted:   Mar 27, 2015 - 2:55 PM     By:   Mike_J   (Member) UK version contains several differences You mean it's not boring and pretentious? I may be a member of Fanderson but there are some Gerry Anderson productions I simply can't stand, including just about all his live-action stuff (significantly, the only one I can tolerate - The Protectors - is the one he had the least to do with). That's an interesting view and not far from my own. I'm a huge fan of Gerry Anderson's work but I always thought his live action stuff just didn't live up to the Supermarionation work at all. It's a well known fact that Anderson aspire to make grown up shows but when you look at Doppleganger, U.F.O. and Season 1 of Space: 1999, it just looks like he was trying too hard. A case of eyes bigger than talent. That said, Doppleganger does have some good moments.    Posted:   Mar 27, 2015 - 4:33 PM     By:   Last Child   (Member) UK version contains several differences You mean it's not boring and pretentious? certainly not as bad as "2001 A Space Oddity." In comparison, JOURNEY was like a TV episode (moved along fairly quickly). But it is too bad they didnt explore the plot point more. Maybe they were hoping to do a sequel.    Posted:   Aug 19, 2015 - 12:11 PM     By:   johnjohnson   (Member) Now available. https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/sci-fi/journey-to-the-far-side-of-the-sun-special-edition/725745/    Posted:   Aug 19, 2015 - 3:25 PM     By:   Disco Stu   (Member) UK version contains several differences You mean it's not boring and pretentious? certainly not as bad as "2001 A Space Oddity." In comparison, JOURNEY was like a TV episode (moved along fairly quickly). But it is too bad they didnt explore the plot point more. Maybe they were hoping to do a sequel. Few films are as pretentious and overrated as 2001 (then again most "all time classic masterpieces" receive the same way to little verification of their status). Films nowadays are beyond ADHD but 2001 proves that the exact opposite doesn't make for a better film. D.S.    Posted:   Aug 19, 2015 - 3:58 PM     By:   Last Child   (Member) UK version contains several differences You mean it's not boring and pretentious? certainly not as bad as "2001 A Space Oddity." In comparison, JOURNEY was like a TV episode (moved along fairly quickly). But it is too bad they didnt explore the plot point more. Maybe they were hoping to do a sequel. Few films are as pretentious and overrated as 2001 (then again most "all time classic masterpieces" receive the same way to little verification of their status). Films nowadays are beyond ADHD but 2001 proves that the exact opposite doesn't make for a better film. D.S. there's a fellow who re-edits movies to the length of some related pop song. He re-edited 2001 and added a Gary Numan song. Pretty cool.    Posted:   Aug 19, 2015 - 4:40 PM     By:   Heath   (Member) Maybe they were hoping to do a sequel. A tad tricky considering the ending.    Posted:   Aug 19, 2015 - 5:48 PM     By:   Last Child   (Member) Maybe they were hoping to do a sequel. A tad tricky considering the ending. I wasnt seriously suggesting they were waiting to do a sequel to finally address how a mirror-earth could even be possible (eg macro quantum reality). But if they were to do a sequel, I dont see why the few main characters being dead would be a problem. They'd rebuild the space port, bring on new characters. And this time, do it right and use puppets. All Lego verboten.    Posted:   Aug 19, 2015 - 6:56 PM     By:   Heath   (Member) Gave it away there Last Child.... and I went to all the trouble of redacting it! I actually think the basic idea of the movie is cool and eerie. The silly bit is that the mirror earth is supposed to on the opposite side of our actual solar system. Very silly. A sequel would be redundant (and pretty unwanted except by hard core Fandersons). But a remake might be great, using quantum mirroring, string theory, dark matter, multiverses and other current vogues in theoretical physics.    Posted:   Aug 20, 2015 - 6:48 AM     By:   jackfu   (Member) Now available. https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/sci-fi/journey-to-the-far-side-of-the-sun-special-edition/725745/ Thanks! Is anyone on this board in the USA buying this? I want it, but not sure I want to plunk down nearly $50 just now.    Posted:   Aug 20, 2015 - 7:01 AM     By:   Disco Stu   (Member) I actually think the basic idea of the movie is cool and eerie. The silly bit is that the mirror earth is supposed to on the opposite side of our actual solar system. Very silly. Vulcan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan_%28hypothetical_planet%29 A sequel would be redundant (and pretty unwanted except by hard core Fandersons). But a remake might be great, using quantum mirroring, string theory, dark matter, multiverses and other current vogues in theoretical physics. A remake would miss the Derek Meddings touch and would thus suffer in enjoyment. No amount of scientific rectification can compensate for exchanging colourful "Anderson studios effects atmoshpere" for terminally bland CGI in second to no colour or turquoise and orange. D.S.    Posted:   Aug 20, 2015 - 7:05 AM     By:   johnjohnson   (Member) Now available. https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/sci-fi/journey-to-the-far-side-of-the-sun-special-edition/725745/ Thanks! Is anyone on this board in the USA buying this? I want it, but not sure I want to plunk down nearly $50 just now. Yes, I placed my order yesterday.    Posted:   Aug 20, 2015 - 9:40 AM     By:   johnjohnson   (Member) Review. http://www.zetaminor.com/roobarb/showthread.php?48001-Review-Journey-To-The-Far-Side-Of-The-Sun-(Madman-Entertainment    Posted:   Aug 20, 2015 - 10:03 AM     By:   Last Child   (Member) Gave it away there Last Child.... and I went to all the trouble of redacting it! I actually think the basic idea of the movie is cool and eerie. The silly bit is that the mirror earth is supposed to on the opposite side of our actual solar system. Very silly. A sequel would be redundant (and pretty unwanted except by hard core Fandersons). But a remake might be great, using quantum mirroring, string theory, dark matter, multiverses and other current vogues in theoretical physics. at this point, I dont think I'm spoiling anything. Technically a remake could be even more redundant than a sequel. Rather than prejudge, it really depends on what a sequel or remake would expand upon. Geordi, Data and Wesley could come up with a theory in about ten seconds, including why there arent doubles of the other planets. The question in a remake would be what to do with the rest of the movie. In the original, since noone seems to question the bizarre premise, and the last guy is either in a convalescent hospital or asylum, it seems to end more like a fantasy than hardcore sci-fi. In TREK:OS episode "Miri" (mirror?) with the duplicate Earth, Kirk simply says "It seems impossible, but there it is."    Posted:   Aug 20, 2015 - 9:25 PM     By:   Heath   (Member) Yes, the science could be sorted out pretty quickly. It's the story that counts. The original's main problem was that, apart from its one interesting conceit, it really wasn't about anything and it had no story. It was just a chain of events with a few perfunctory sub-plots that were discarded almost immediately. It got by on a nice, slightly eerie atmosphere, good production values and Barry Gray's fine score. It might have been more interesting if the mirror earth had differences beyond just sdrawkcab writing! I dunno... something... additionally.... unnerving....    Posted:   Aug 20, 2015 - 9:41 PM     By:   Nightingale   (Member) This movie is just a complete downer. I bought it on blu because I hadn't seen it in decades and was hoping it would be a forgotten gem and was curious to see if Derek Meddings FX were cranked up to a higher level like his Bond efforts. They weren't in my opinion, same quality as the Thunderbirds movies, which is good, but still obvious model work. The story is such a waste of great acting talent and production design. Interesting were a lot of the UFO props, sets and production items though. Anyone want to buy my copy, PM me.    Posted:   Aug 21, 2015 - 5:09 AM     By:   Disco Stu   (Member) The original's main problem was that, apart from its one interesting conceit, it really wasn't about anything and it had no story. It was just a chain of events with a few perfunctory sub-plots that were discarded almost immediately. It got by on a nice, slightly eerie atmosphere, good production values and Barry Gray's fine score. Until I read your referral to Barry Gray, It thought you were discussing "2001". Similar for the post before that. The effects in 2001 were often of Georges Méliès level with photo's being enlarged or reduced. The so revered "walking up the walls" had already been done by Pavel Klushantsev a decade before. As for the story, well be honest, it's just an elevator pitch spread out over 161 minutes, that is TWO HOURS AND FORTY MINUTES without any "Transformer's" noise to shake you awake. The main actor's name is even: Keir Dullea, yes DULLea! Maybe redundant but "Far side of the sun" can be seen on Youtube in a "reviewed by MST3k" form. 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