8mm Forum: Close Encounters of The Third Kind ( Extra Long Scope Trailer)

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Posted by Melvin England (Member # 5270) on October 09, 2016, 04:52 AM:

Knowing I shall never afford to see the delights of this fine movie in all its super 8 cinemascope full length glory on my own projector,and for the last umpteen years having to settle for the 400' flat version, I have managed to track down the next best thing and that is to sample the experience with this extra long ( 100-150')cinemascope trailer.
The trailer opens with the "Do you want to report a UFO" sequence which is longer than the 400'version but doesn't include the bit at the end where the reply is "Negative...We don't want to report."
Then it goes into voice over spiel explaining what the three different stages of encounter are,then explains the film is directed by Steven Spielberg, at which point still photo's of him appear,then Julia and Michael Phillips,then Douglas Trumbull. The photo's then appear as two either side of the screen with very brief glimpses in the center of behind the scenes footage.Then goes on to introduce John Williams and advisor on UFO's Dr.J.Allan Hein. Then we are introduced to Richard Dreyfuss via stills and are reminded of his appearance in "Jaws," followed by stills of Francois Truffaut.
There follows a shortened version of Dreyfuss in the car on the railway crossing experiencing his first encounter. It then moves to an edited scene NOT in the 400' which is Neary (Dreyfuss) in the interrogation room with the officials that finishes with "Who the hell are you people?"
Following this,there are a succession of movie interviews with Dreyfuss,Spielberg and others explaining what a Close Encounter is.
This then jumps to the scene where Gillian Guiler's (Melinda Dillon) son opens the door as there is a space craft passing and the screws on the air conditioning grid unscrew themselves.
Then follows a few seconds of footage from the Gobi desert scene,once again not in the 400'version,where everyone is running across the desert to see what has happend.
Finally, there is a very edited sequence,with some more shots not in the 400' version,of the reactions on the faces after the spacecraft lands and includes the classic shot when the craft is landing, of following its shadow along the ground plunging the spectators into darkness. Somwhere in this final sequence is the shot from elsewhere in the movie where the camera tracks along the road to approach the white light over the hill.
Most of the film contains voice over but doesn't go over the top.

I think,as a trailer, this is magnificent.To see this in cinemascope as opposed to flat is truly mind blowing. A completely different experience.It runs approx 6 minutes and contains lots of information.The picture quality is as per the 400'(good)and the sound is A1. I am not sure if there is a flat version of this trailer lurking around,but if there is, I would urge those,like me, with just the 400' version, to buy it as it really does contain extra bits to enhance your Encounter!

Posted by William Olson (Member # 2083) on October 09, 2016, 10:26 AM:

I remember this trailer. I worked as an usher at my local movie house. We showed this trailer every night for a week. I thought it was one of the best trailers I had ever seen. Eventually, the film was released and I finally got to see it. It's one of my all time favorites.

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on October 10, 2016, 09:28 AM:

Would love to get this trailer, thanks for the excellent review there. [Wink]

Now on the look out. Well, you never know your luck.

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on October 11, 2016, 12:07 PM:

Here is that very trailer, up for sale on ebay UK right now ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLOSE-ENCOUNTER-OF-THE-THIRD-KIND-1977-EXTRA-LONG-SCOPE-TRAILER-SUPER-8-SOUND/262661084432?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DRE C.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3Daf8e18cdd2c74b24aca37e8100a956cc%26pid%3D100085%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D122144115599%26clkid%3D8884137248597982430&_qi=RTM2247626

please note that it does have a little fade to it. It's OK at the starting bid, i guess.

Posted by Melvin England (Member # 5270) on October 11, 2016, 01:20 PM:

Tom - Take note! Item number is 262661084432 AND it's a "Buy me Now"

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on October 11, 2016, 01:33 PM:

Taking a look now, thanks chaps [Wink]

Now ordered. It maybe a little more faded than i hope but the price is not bad for such a rarity.

[ October 11, 2016, 02:51 PM: Message edited by: Tom Photiou ]

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on October 12, 2016, 11:53 AM:

You're welcome Tom! [Smile]

That color may not be too off from it's original color. Sometimes those Cineavision, (though cherished by me), could have slightly "iffy' color from the beginning. I've noticed that every print of "Force 10 from Navrone" (Cineavision 400ft digest), have been faded looking and judging by each seperate scene in the digest, can be very on and off color.

Fingers crossed on it looking better than the shots! [Smile]

Posted by William Olson (Member # 2083) on October 12, 2016, 12:18 PM:

Here's a YouTube link for this trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxp32VHaYdE

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on October 17, 2016, 06:46 AM:

All here, its a great trailer although unfortunately a lot more faded than i normally like, however, it was untested so i am happy with it and will hang to it for a few showings then probably move it on.
Anyone who has this one with good colour is doing very well. Its 150ft long so longer than the one on the youtube link above. [Wink]

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on October 17, 2016, 11:55 AM:

That's interesting, i was wondering what the actual running time of the trailer is, Tom? The one on youtube is 4 minutes and something seconds. How long is the super 8 one?

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on October 17, 2016, 02:08 PM:

Its a good 6 minutes this one.

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on November 10, 2016, 02:30 PM:

Selling this one on again. I do wish people would not say still plenty of blues and yellows when the dam thing is red [Mad]

Pity because it is a good promo but i dont collect red films. [Frown]

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 10, 2016, 02:39 PM:

Thats a real shame to hear that Tom. [Frown]

I hope that someone here still doesn't mind red prints though for you mate.

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on November 10, 2016, 03:31 PM:

Yeah it is, i guess its another ebay lesson learned. Trouble is when i sell i like to be 100% honest. I guess i should have known better, no screenshots are always a chance, but having said that ive had a few showings and now know that this one coming up again will almost certainly be faded. The full feature is way out of my price, im more than happy to show my digital disc onto my widescreen via the Epson i bought off Mark.The price tag, £5 [Big Grin]

Nuts init.

Posted by Melvin England (Member # 5270) on November 10, 2016, 05:02 PM:

Tom - Without sounding like I am in for a dig, the print I tracked down is in far better condition than the screenshots you have placed on Ebay. So just to assure you that there are STILL better prints to be had out there. (There is also the "Special Edition"1980 trailer up for grabs at present, standing at £16).Good luck in your search for a decent copy.

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on November 11, 2016, 01:01 PM:

No worries, appreciate the info there Mike, i will keep an eye.
Oddly enough i did sell my special edition trailer only as this was very short. Also, i see the seller has put scope on his listing, this trailer was never released in scope only flat.
Someone will be disappointing. Although the image and colour are excellent on the special edition trailer. [Wink]

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