In celebration of Blade Runner's 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version. Blade Runner: The Final Cut, spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution, will contain never-before-seen added/extended scenes, added lines, new and improved special effects, director and filmmaker commentary, an all-new 5.1 Dolby® Digital audio track and more. Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, Joanna Cassidy, Sean Young, and Daryl Hannah are among some 80 stars, filmmakers and others who participate in the extensive bonus features. Among the bonus material highlights is Dangerous Days, a brand new, three-and-a-half-hour documentary by award-winning DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika, with an extensive look into every aspect of the film: its literary genesis, its challenging production and its controversial legacy. The definitive documentary to accompany the definitive film version.

The Ultimate Collector's Edition will be presented in a unique 5-disc digi-package with handle which is a stylish version of Rick Deckard's own briefcase. In addition, each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply. Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, and collector's photographs, as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.

Disc One
RIDLEY SCOTT'S ALL-NEW "FINAL CUT" VERSION OF THE FILM
Restored and remastered with added & extended scenes, added lines, new and cleaner special effects and all new 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio. Also includes:

• Commentary by Ridley Scott
• Commentary by executive producer/co-screenwriter Hampton Fancher and co-screenwriter David Peoples; producer Michael Deely and production executive Katherine Haber
• Commentary by visual futurist Syd Mead; production designer Lawrence G. Paull, art director David L. Snyder and special photographic effects supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer

Disc Two
DOCUMENTARY DANGEROUS DAYS: MAKING BLADE RUNNER
A feature-length authoritative documentary revealing all the elements that shaped this hugely influential cinema landmark. Cast, crew, critics and colleagues give a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the film -- from its literary roots and inception through casting, production, visuals and special effects to its controversial legacy and place in Hollywood history.

Disc Three
1982 THEATRICAL VERSION
This is the version that introduced U.S. movie-going audiences to a revolutionary film with a new and excitingly provocative vision of the near-future. It contains Deckard/Harrison Ford's character narration and has Deckard and Rachel's (Sean Young) "happy ending" escape scene.

1982 INTERNATIONAL VERSION
Also used on U.S. home video, laserdisc and cable releases up to 1992. This version is not rated, and contains some extended action scenes in contrast to the Theatrical Version.

1992 DIRECTOR'S CUT
The Director's Cut omits Deckard's voiceover narration and removes the "happy ending" finale. It adds the famously-controversial "unicorn" sequence, a vision that Deckard has which suggests that he, too, may be a replicant.

Disc Four
BONUS DISC - "Enhancement Archive": 90 minutes of deleted footage and rare or never-before-seen items in featurettes and galleries that cover the film's amazing history, production teams, special effects, impact on society, promotional trailers, TV spots, and much more.

• Featurette "The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick"
• Featurette "Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film"
• Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews (audio)
• Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Cover Gallery (images)
• The Art of Blade Runner (image galleries)
• Featurette "Signs of the Times: Graphic Design"
• Featurette "Fashion Forward: Wardrobe & Styling"
• Screen Tests: Rachel & Pris
• Featurette "The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth"
• Unit photography gallery
• Deleted and alternate scenes
• 1982 promotional featurettes
• Trailers and TV spots
• Featurette "Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art"
• Marketing and merchandise gallery (images)
• Featurette "Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard"
• Featurette "--Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers"

Disc Five
WORKPRINT VERSION
This rare version of the film is considered by some to be the most radically different of all the Blade Runner cuts. It includes an altered opening scene, no Deckard narration until the final scenes, no "unicorn" sequence, no Deckard/Rachel "happy ending," altered lines between Batty (Rutger Hauer) and his creator Tyrell (Joe Turkell), alternate music and much more. Also includes:

• Commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner
• Featurette "All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut"

Stills from Blade Runner (click for larger image)

Ridley Scott the Best Director with the least praise for his work !

Alien , Blade Runner , Thelma and Louise , Gladiator , he even got Nicholas Cage to act properly not overact , and make you believe in him for once , the most over rated actor , he has an Oscar ! for what ? being a suicidal drunk , Bravo ! NOT ! Ridley Scott pushes the envelope in every movie he makes , and they are all fantastic. 1979 Alien , even James cameron continued where he left off . yes the Titanic director , biggest grossing movie ever , the Terminator guy ,not Arnold 1984 . what more does he have to do , he is the Alfred Hitchcock of the pre and post millenium . he makes you feel for the character in incredibly awesome and visually intense movies . forget the rest he is the best . Can you compare War of the Worlds with Tom smooze directed by Stevie playberg a sci-fi flop ,New Jersey !?! where was Tony Soprano , puking his guts out for a change when he watched that American Slock ! the american public has been brain washed or are they all brainless ? come on wake up guys and girls , Schindler's List o.k. nothing to say there , close encounters or E.T. are boring now . not timeless like anything Mister Scott undertakes . You disagree , fine , that's your opinion , but you know what they say about opinions !?! everybody has one, like a Nose ? Not !
If directors are American Royalty , then Ridley Scott should be the King of England .His Brother Tony is a Prince as well . Blade Runner is better then Star Wars and i love THE trilogy of the 70's and 80's but ewan mac gregor , as obi one , come on what was George Lucas smoking ? Teach you i will . The only thing in common is a person . Harrison Ford ,Indiana Jones . good trilogy because Sean Connery was his father . basta ! and the director's wife was Smokin' Kate capshaw . Woof ! Ridley Scott never rehashes his movies . Originality is the key . remember the New Coca-cola
be satisfied with one good movie and leave it at that ! Mister Scott is an original , America wants more of the same over and over and over ,boring , stupid , un-original and that's movies not politics i wouldn't go there . Please wake up Superbad was better than jar-jar Binks . they had the force or strength to be a little different . i'm waiting for one of the scott bros to make a movie with Eddie Murphy , Brett Ratner eat my shorts and kiss Jackie Chan on the butt . your talent lies with your gift of gabb , Blah,blah,blah,bland ! Luc Besson could teach you a thing or two as well .the 5th element , the Transporter ... My country makes me want to cry :( ! Bye , Bye originality welcome part IX and that's fine ! Not in my eyes , only James Bond . Ciao cruel World . Hollyweird not Holywood ! i did not forget an L , they are people nothing more , nothing less . $$$ Bills Yo ! bottom line , it's a crime to think all movie goers are brainless , 5 minutes to figure out a movie now a days . then part II , i.e. Gore Verbinski pirates III Grap . Please mister Bruckheimer , take a vacation , in the Carribean's maybe ?
May G-D bless you all , but we're not all smucks . take that in consideration like the ScottFree Bros. Thank you in advance , and it doesn't have to be 3 hours long to be good leave that to Mr. Coppola ,Oh ! Cages Uncle how bizarre !?! enough is enough ! even Jack isn't that cool anymore , he's another pissed off senior citizen . I liked the actor from the Hong-Kong Departed version better and they made three versions of that movie . The whole World is bored of thinking , what a shame , but who is to blame ? us . 1st time shame on you 2nd time shame on me , but the 3rd time shame on all of us . Billy Bob Thorton for president Hmmm ! Hmmm ! You have all sold out and we followed like sheep . Beeeh !

amazon.co.uk has 5 disc ultimate edition w/o suitcase or miniature twinkets.

Just got Region 2 5 disc ultimate collector's edition from amazon.co.uk.
It comes in a tin case with all the goodies that this version does, except for the unicorn and spinner car replicas or suitcase. seems its only available in europe and not in the US. It's 17.98 pounds plus 3.08 pounds shipping, which converts to about $42.00. So, if you just want the movie in the 4 different editions plus the work print and don't care about the chintzy twinkets or cheap suitcase and have a region free DVD player, this is the way to go. oh, and it came out in the UK on December 3, two weeks earlier than it does in the US. still might pick up the US edition if its on sale or the price comes down, but the Region 2 edition is all you really need.

Blade Runner gets the A+ Treatment

Finally everyone can be happy. I first saw Blade Runner back in the 80's. I really enjoyed the film. There is something different and engaging about the film. The look is also very original. I am a big fan of the original Theatrical cut that includes the narration and the upbeat ending. I am not sure why people like the version with no narration, adding a scene that might suggest Deckard is a replicant & cutting off the upbeat ending. The narration and the original ending make the film a classic. Without them I would take a star away. Anyway I will watch all five discs and enjoy them all for the most part. Finally there is some gore and partial nudity that make this an R rated film, but the profanity is minimal(which I enjoy). You don't need profanity to make a great film.