On a high from the success of Ghostbusters: afterlife, Sony has announced their jam-packed box set that has some seriously amazing new special features.
This set comes fully loaded with new extras, including an extremely rare 114-minute “Preview Cut” of the original 1984 film and lost Dana Barrett audition footage with several prominent actresses that all lost out to Sigourney Weaver.
The “Preview Cut” of the film is said to be an unearthed early cut of the film with “alternate takes, additional scenes, early effects” and more. The “Preview Cut” of the film is said to be an unearthed early cut of the film with “alternate takes, additional scenes, early effects” and more. This collection also includes a collection of several auditions for the role of Dana Barrett, featuring Pet Sematary‘s Denise Crosby, Weird Science‘s Kelly LeBrock, and more. In addition to that, there is also over an hour of raw dailies, encompassing 7 scenes from the film. And to make thing that little bit sweeter the set also includes a whopping 19 NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN deleted scenes from Ghostbusters II!
The Ghostbusters Ultimate Collection is available at retailers on February 1, 2022, is presented in collectible “ghost trap” packaging with lights, and includes a full 220-page reprint of the rare 1985 “Making Ghostbusters” book!
And to makes things even better it doesn't include that horrendous 2016 film. Here's what you can expect from the set-
GHOSTBUSTERS 4K ULTRA HD
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo.
GHOSTBUSTERS BLU-RAY
Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master
5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
Special Features:
Commentary Featuring Director Ivan Reitman, Star/Co-Writer Harold Ramis and Associate Producer Joe Medjuck
Fan Commentary Moderated by Ghost Corps’ Eric Reich
Slimer Mode Picture-in-Picture Track
GHOSTBUSTERS II 4K ULTRA HD
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
GHOSTBUSTERS II BLU-RAY
Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master
5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
Special Feature:
Commentary Featuring Director Ivan Reitman, Star/Co-Writer Dan Aykroyd and Executive Producer Joe Medjuck
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE 4K ULTRA HD
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE BLU-RAY
Feature presented in high definition
Includes all special features from the standalone Blu-ray.
SPECIAL FEATURES DISC 1 – GHOSTBUSTERS (19840
NEW: Rare 114-minute Preview Cut of the Film (in Standard Definition) – an unearthed early cut of the film with alternate takes, additional scenes, early effects and more. A unique must-see experience for any Ghostbusters fan!
With optional commentary by Associate Producer Joe Medjuck and Editor Sheldon Kahn
NEW: “Reitman Squared” Scene Commentary – a look at two scenes from the film with Ivan & Jason Reitman
NEW: Dana’s Lost Auditions – eight auditions for the role of Dana Barrett, featuring Denise Crosby, Kelly LeBrock and more!
Special thanks to Brandon Kleyla
NEW: “Ghostbusters: Behind Closed Doors” Documentary – a 90-minute documentary about the making of Ghostbusters and the history of the franchise!
NEW: Ghostbusters Dailies – over an hour of raw dailies, encompassing 7 scenes from the film
NEW: Full TV Broadcast Version of the Film (in Standard Definition) – featuring alternate TV-safe takes
16 Deleted Scenes
TV Commercial from the Film + Commercial Outtakes
1984 ShoWest Exhibitor Reel
“A Moment With the Stars” Original EPK Featurette
1984 Featurette
SFX Team Featurette
Cast and Crew Featurette
Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Retrospective
Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car
Ruth Oliver’s Library Ghost Scream Test
Multi-Angle Explorations
Storyboard Comparisons
Photo Galleries
“Ghostbusters” Music Video by Ray Parker, Jr.
Theatrical Trailers & Promo
SPECIAL FEATURES DISC 2 – GHOSTBUSTERS II & GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
GHOSTBUSTERS II
NEW: “Reitman Squared” Scene Commentary – a look at two scenes from the film with Ivan & Jason Reitman
NEW: 19 Deleted Scenes – a collection of never-before-seen deleted scenes!
NEW: Ghostbusters II Soundtrack Promo – a scene from the film with commentary from composer Randy Edelman
NEW: Full TV Broadcast Version of the Film (in Standard Definition) – featuring alternate TV-safe takes
7 Additional Deleted Scenes
“The Oprah Winfrey Show: Cast of Ghostbusters II” – June 1989
Time Is But A Window: Ghostbusters II and Beyond
Ghostbusters II Original EPK
“On Our Own” Music Video by Bobby Brown
Theatrical Trailers
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
Jason’s Sneak Peek from Set
Theatrical Trailers
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