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

By Patrick Cavanaugh

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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:

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(Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment)

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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