Ultimate Ghostbusters Blu-ray Set Includes Alternate Cut of Original Film

12/27/2021 02:39 pm EST

Revealed earlier this month, an all-new Ghostbusters Ultimate Collection set is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, which includes Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, as well as a number of all-new special features and rare footage, such as the 114-minute "Preview Cut" of the original film, comprised of alternate takes and early effects. While it won't be earning its own physical disc, the upcoming set will also include a Digital HD version of 2016's Ghostbusters reboot directed by Paul Feig. The upcoming Ghostbusters Ultimate Collection is set to hit shelves on February 1, 2022. Pre-orders are live on Amazon now for $149.99. 

Special features for the films are as follows:

Ghostbusters (1984)

• 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

Ghostbusters II (1989)

• 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 (2021)

• We Got One! Easter Eggs Revealed
• Ghostbusters: A Look Back
• A Look Ahead
• Bringing Ecto-1 Back to Life
• The Gearhead's Guide to Ghostbusters Gadgets
• Special Effects: The Ghosts of Afterlife
• Deleted Scene: Is It Ever Too Late?
• Summoning the Spirit: Making Ghostbusters: Afterlife 
• Jason's Sneak Peek from Set (Box set exclusive)
• Theatrical Trailers (Box Set Exclusive)

The Ghostbusters Ultimate Collection hits shelves on February 1, 2022. Pre-orders are live on Amazon now. 

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