Rumor: New Terminator 2 Release Coming Soon?

Retailers have been alerted to a new Blu-ray release of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' with no release date. An "Endo Skull Edition" release was also revealed, indicating a possible limited edition version in the works as well. Now, we normally do not report on placeholders, but being that a new Terminator film is due for theatrical release this May, and industry insiders have mentioned a possible new release, we can say its a safe bet that a new Blu-ray release is on its way. As mentioned, no firm date (or specs, for that matter) have been released, but you can bet that the studios love for timing home video releases with theatrical releases won't be lost here - a May date is looking very probable. Originally released by Lionsgate in 2006, the current Blu-ray release of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' features an MPEG-2 video encode accompanied by a 6.1 DTS-ES soundtrack. Most likely, this new release will feature an AVC video encode along with a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, which should yield a tangible upgrade on both fronts. Stayed tuned as we wait for official word from the studio.
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Keiths Light  » Feb 06, 2009
Glad i did'nt buy the other one now.

Kinsella5  » Feb 06, 2009

I could be some knob and scream "First". This new Terminator 2 offering was a given, I knew this would happen as soon as Terminator Salvation was announced. I would not be surprised if a new release for the first film is planned as well, and possibly a box set containing all the films too. I didn't purchase the first Terminator films on Blu-Ray because I had read the quality of them were pretty poor so this new edition at least, if true, will be for more most defiantly. Hopefully Cameron has an involvement in it, my guess is it is planned for release in the Fall when Salvation hits Blu-Ray/DVD.

that1guypictures  » Feb 06, 2009
Great...I almost bought this for $9.99 the other day, and then I thought to myself... "Nah, just wait for the double dip in 7.1 DTS-MA. Surely they will double-dip this for a tie-in to the new Terminator film being released." Looks like I'm one smart cookie!

chad_1138  » Feb 06, 2009
I would like to see the DTS-HD as well as the extended cut of the film. I've put off upgrading my DVD for the extended cut on blu.

surfdude12  » Feb 06, 2009
lossless audio??? sweet!! AVC encode?? sweet!! clear up that opening bar scene with the biker dude!!!

GVD_Psamtik  » Feb 06, 2009

All of the previous releases of T2 on high-def (whether it be Blu-Ray or HD-DVD) have been disappointing. Mostly because the master they've used is almost six-years-old. If Lionsgate decides to double-dip the movie, let's hope they create a new master. Also while they're at it, maybe MGM can take another shot at the first Terminator. Its current disc is one of those rare titles where the DVD actually looks better than its Blu-Ray counterpart.

kefrank  » Feb 06, 2009
I have been patiently awaiting a release of the Director's Cut with lossless. Glad to hear my patience will most likely be rewarded this year.

Marine Mike  » Feb 06, 2009
Considering how much I really enjoy this movie, I do not mind double dipping considering how much the first Terminator 2 Blu-ray release sucks.

vanscottie  » Feb 06, 2009
I'll take upgrades on all three, they're some of my favorite films and the first thing I read about their blu rays was that they weren't very good at all...so I been waitin too

qube  » Feb 06, 2009
Bah, I knew I should have waited. Especially since I prefer the Director's Cut to the Theatrical. Oh well, I only paid $12 bucks or so for my first T2 release, I'll probably just double-dip now. Damn, they got me...

gamma626  » Feb 06, 2009	Show comment Hide comment
the DVD of T1 is NOT at all the quality of T1. T1 looks and sounds great. I watched it last night. It certaintly can look better though.

Xorp  » Feb 06, 2009
The improvement with a new video encode will be very small, the transfer is crap and the movie needs a new one badly.

bandit29  » Feb 06, 2009
Of course..I've only had the JP T2 steelbook about a month..FYI that encode is AVC with Dolby True HD.

nathanp  » Feb 06, 2009
I don't have T2 or T1 on blu yet, looks like I soon will!

BuDz211  » Feb 06, 2009
Thank goodness I did not buy the first release. I can't wait to see the T-1000 morph in HD.

FIDDYPOP  » Feb 06, 2009
I purchased all the Terminator movies. I may double dip.

Meeklo  » Feb 06, 2009
This will be a first day buy for me if it includes the "Ultra Extended Maximum Director's Cut" version. (Preferably without entering any kind of code to get to it would be nice too.) I do like the fact it says the pre-order from Amazon is available for $122.99, must be a hell of a BD.

Nathan P  » Feb 06, 2009
There have been several comments about t1 in the insider threads, but to sum up its about as good as it can get.

ranma  » Feb 06, 2009
I am ok for double dip this one. The previous release are lack of director'cut and having horrible transfer.

Kinsella5  » Feb 06, 2009
Meeklo, I wouldn't take stock in that Amazon price being correct, I remember Circuit City.com had a Blu-Ray listed at pre-order for $10,000, which clearly was a typo so Amazon is probably the same situation.

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