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Things to Come AKA H G Wells' Things to Come AKA The Shape of Things to Come (1936)
What will the next 100 years bring to mankind?Director: William Cameron Menzies
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (4:09)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Originally issued in a snapper case.
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Easter eggs:On Main Menu screen, click on "atomic nucleus" symbol in top left corner to see 5 bonus trailers: "Mesa of Lost Women"; "Teenage Doll"; "The Brain from Planet Arous"; "Things to Come" and "Cat-Women of the Moon" (11:43)
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Extras:Interview with Ray Harryhausen (3:49)
"Colorization Process with Ray Harryhausen" featurette (8:51)
Ray Harryhausen filmography/biography (5 pages)
Classic sci-fi toy commercials (9:42)
Color theatrical trailer (1:39)
B&W theatrical trailer (4:08)
Bonus trailers for:
- "She" (1:27)
- "Plan 9 From Outer Space" (1:40)
- "Carnival of Souls" (2:28)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes both a Colorized version and the original Black & White version.
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Extras:Bonus trailers for:
- "Snakes on a Plane" (1:14)
- "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" (2:21)
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Subtitles:Dutch (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes both a Colorized version and the original Black & White version.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary by film expert Nick Cooper
Comprehensive image gallery, including many rare stills (9:01)
Merchandise image gallery (5:48)
US re-release trailer (4:07)
DISC TWO
"Things to Come: Virtual Extended Edition" (134:17)
Ralph Richardson interview by Russell Harty in 1975 (41:02)
"On Reflection: Brian Aldiss on H.G. Wells" documentary from 1971 (23:26)
"The Wandering Sickness" original 78rpm recording (4:18)
IN THE CASE
24-page "Viewing Notes" booklet by Nick Cooper -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The film (disc 1) has been restored in High Definition from the remaining film elements and represents the most complete version known to exist (as at April 2007). The Virtual Extended Edition (disc 2) includes text and images from long-missing and unfilmed scenes to present a tantalising "what if?".
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Special thanks to Rewind user Paul Moran for providing these specifications.
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OVERALL: Draw
Original US Version:
The UK Special Edition is currently the only release we have specs for.
Shorter US Version:
The US Legend release has some exclusive extras.
The original US theatrical release was 96 minutes.
The shorter US re-release version was 93 minutes.
The original UK theatrical release was 109 minutes though it is now considered lost.
Also available in:
- The UK by Granada Ventures (93 minute version)
- The US by The Criterion Collection (96 minute version)
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CUTS:
- R0 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts: Shorter US version (92:44 NTSC)
- R1 America- Legend Films - No cuts: Shorter US Version (91:55 NTSC)
- R2 Holland- RCV - No cuts: Shorter US version (89:47 PAL)
- R2 Special Edition United Kingdom- Network - No Cuts: Original US version (92:38 PAL)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 04/02/04
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 11/08/17UPDATE LOG:
11/08/17: Updated title, US runtimes, UK runtime, ASINs, DVDBeaver.
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12/08/17: Updated about UK Granada.
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