From: scottg@amiganet.chi.il.us (Scott Gittlitz)
Newsgroups: rec.video.releases
Subject: "BASIC INSTINCT" - Release INFO!!!
Date: 13 Sep 92 01:14:59 GMT
Organization: Amiga Network Information Systems

The Following is a letter from PIONEER LDCA, INC. on the laserdisc release of
"BASIC INSTINCT". 
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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        PIONEER LDCA, INC. TO RELEASE "BASIC INSTINCT'"
  THIS YEAR"S MOST PROVOCATIVE MYSTERY-THRILLER, ON LASERDISC
   Company Also Will Issue Widescreen/Special Edition Version
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     Long Beach, Calif., August 24, 1992 -- This fall, home
viewers will be able to enjoy three separate laserdisc versions
of 1992's sexually-charged blockbuster thriller, "Basic
Instinct," from Carolco Pictures and LIVE Home Video.  Laserdisc
distribution leader Pioneer LDCA, Inc. will release this much
talked-about film in both the pan and scan and widscreen formats
on October 14.
 
     Additionally, Pioneer will offer home viewers the
opportunity to enjoy the full-length, unedited version of this
box office hit throughan exclusive laserdisc program issued
under the Pioneer Special Edition label.  This never-before-seen
program, rated NC-17, includes additional material which was 
removed to obtain an R rating for its theatrical release because
of its explicit sexual content.  This extra footage also further
develops the characters' relationship and adds depth to the
storyline.
 
     To supplement merchandising efforts, Pioneer will provide
retailers with an eight-inch trailer disc to generate in-store
excitement for this chilling, erotic thriller.
 
     "We anticipate all three laserdisc versions of this 
immensely popular film to be among our most successful titles
ever," said David Wallace, marketing manager for Pioneer LDCA, 
Inc.  "The incorporation of extra footage will make the special
laserdisc edition of "Basic Instinct" an especially big hit with
both retailers and consumers.  The eight-inch trailer disc should 
create intrest at the store level to excite consumers about the 
film's release."
 
      "Basic Instinct" has attracted industry-wide attention for
its controversial film content.  In the story, detective Nick
Curran, played by veteran actor Michael Douglas, must decide if
beautiful murder suspect Caterine Tramell, who is portrayed by
newcomer Sharon Stone, is responsible for the brutal murder of
her boyfriend.
 
      The Pioneer Special Edition version contains never-before
seen footage, along with a script of the film's alternate ending,
available exclusively on laserdisc.  Also included are still
photographs, secondary audio on an alternate track, film
storyboards, and an interview with directer Paul Verhoeven about
the making of the film.  Three sides of the program will be 
issued in the CLV format, while one side will be presented in
CAV.
 
      The pan qand scan and widescreen versions of the "Basic 
Instinct" laserdisc will be available in storefronts on
October 14.  Both programs will retail for $39.95.  The scheduled
streetdate for the Pioneer Special Editions version, which will
carry a suggested retail price of $69.95, is November 19.
 
      Pioneer LDCA, Inc. is a full-service manufacturer and 
distributor of laser optic software for home entertainment and
educational applications.  The company markets laserdisc movies,
music videos, and special intrest and educational programs.
 
 
 
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*I have been able to view this promotional eight-inch disc, which by the way
also has a promo for "UNIVERSAL SOLDIER" on it.