April 13th 2008 - French spinner anyone?
Florent Cuaz, from France. Has kindly contacted bladezone with the link to some amazing work, most dedicated to Blade Runner. checkout the link HERE
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Feburary 7th 2008 - John Alvin: 1948-2008
Famed movie poster illustrator John Alvin has passed away. Here is a statement from his family courtesy of IMPAwards: HERE
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January 14th 2008 - 'Visions in Sound'by Bentley Ousley
Bently Ousley has kindly hosted these files from the original webcast show that was aired back in 2002. Check out the link below for 15 clips from that very show that were backup on CD, and feared lost forever. HERE
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January 14th 2008 - Finishing Moves: The Final Cut of Blade Runner By Nate Klein.
Regular Bladezone readers will have seen countless posts from a user called "Deleted". Read this fantastic review by him that comes right from the heart, and give Nate a chance to tell other fan exactly what BR and the new BR:FC has done for him HERE
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Blade Runner Final Cut 25th Anniversary After Party Gift Umbrella
Gary Willoughby was fortunate enough to be privy to the after party that followed the premier of the Final Cut. Check out this personal account written by him in regards to the fantastic keep sake gift that was given to each member of the party HERE
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December 21st 2007 - New Ridley Scott Interview
Chris Brucia, who is the content manager for podcasts at Amazon.com, said this to our forum manager Craig (Kipple) - We just published a new, exclusive audio interview with Ridley Scott about the latest ?Blade Runner? DVDs as well as his thoughts on a possible sequel. Seeing as your site is considered tops among Blade Runner fans, I thought you might like to put a link to it for your readers. It can be streamed or downloaded right HERE
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** REMINDER ** - BLADE RUNNER'S ULTIMATE & HISTORICAL EVENT WITH CAST AND FILMMAKERS!
The JULES VERNE ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL Celebrates BLADE RUNNER 25th Anniversary with the Cast and the Film makers! Sunday December 9th, 4PM, at the Shrine Auditorium. The unique Red Carpet night, will honor the artistic vision of the film?s legendary filmmakers, and the major restoration efforts behind the new 25th anniversary ?Final cut? with a Special Jules Verne Award presentation to the film makers. This ?one night only? event will take place on Sunday December 9th, 4PM, at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. The new cut of the film will be screened under the most optimum conditions, amidst a turnout of the filmmakers and the key cast. 6,300 attendees awaited at the Jules Verne Award Ceremony This will be a ?hot ticket? event with limited seats being available for purchase from www.jvaff.org
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November 26th 2007 - BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT THEATRICAL RELEASE HAS BEEN EXTENDED IN THE UK
Due to popular demand and the success of its opening weekend, the theatrical
release of BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT has been extended to include the
following sites:
Cinema sites commencing 30th November
Picturehouse, Exeter
City Screen, York
Belmont, Aberdeen
Picturehouse, Stratford Upon Avon
Gate Picturehouse, Notting Hill London
Picturehouse, Clapham London
Cinema sites commencing 7th December
Screen on the Green, Islington London
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November 17th 2007 - BRFC hits Japanese Theaters
Timecruiers over in Japan have very kindly submitted his report on a BR lecture that followed a BRFC showing, check this out and his own blog HERE
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November 13th 2007 - Visual Futurist Syd Mead is Taking Questions
In honor of the Blade Runner: The Final Cut DVD Visual Futurist Syd Mead is taking questions from Illusion's viewers. Syd Mead, the visionary behind much of the cyberpunk aesthetic, will be answering select questions which are posted to our community forums. If your question is selected it will appear in the Illusion Profile of Syd Mead.
Syd has influenced audiences for decades with his work as futurist and designer in movies like Bladerunner, Tron, Aliens, 2010 and Turn-A Gundam.
All questions must be submitted by midnight on Monday, November 19th to be eligible for inclusion.
Visit SydMead.com to learn more about Syd's life and work.
Post all questions to the Illusion Community Forums at illusiontv.com
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