For science fiction fans who also happen to be film fans, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (with all of its variations and re-releases) is probably on the short list of best sci fi movies of all time. It’s sure as hell on mine.

Which is why I’m all giddy on the inside at the thought of the “Final Cut” edition finally being released. It’s been long discussed and long desired, but arguments over rights have kept it in some strange speculative fiction purgatory for long enough that I thought God might be punishing me for some sin by holding the release hostage. It’s finally coming (and it would make a grand Christmas present for the most brilliant blogger on your list) and it’s going to be big.

This winter, Warner bros is set to release a DVD box set of this box office Prometheus that rivals all other special editions and will keep the fans drooling until it’s on shelves this December 18th. Presenting the film in HD formats, the DVD collection will come in a briefcase with, a three-hour documentary and (count them) five different versions of the film, including Ridley Scott’s dark “work print.”

Oh, yes.

Sadly, it looks as if the movie’s theatrical re-release is only going to be to a few theaters in New York and LA--which isn’t particularly helpful to me, damnit.

This is still great news for fans, though.

For a short interview with Ridley Scott, check this out.