SHAM029/SHAM200 - New York Ripper HD: The BBFC Verdict

[Sarah@Cult Labs]

Shameless have resubmitted New York Ripper to the BBFC and we now have the verdict which is that the current cuts still stand. Shameless appealed this decision however the BBFC have stated that the scene in question is against their policy regarding sexualised violence and so has to go.

Despite this, however, there's plenty of good news. As with Shameless’s original New York Ripper DVD, the cuts have been edited so that the running time remains unaffected and they’re going to make sure that the BBFC don’t get this wrong on the website this time! In addition to this, Shameless have painstakingly sourced and added approximately 3 minutes of footage not in the previous Shameless version, as well as adding a new scene of approximately 15 seconds not present in the Blue Underground BD, making this the longest version of the film available anywhere. Add into this some as-yet-secret-but-stunning extras, a beautiful high definition transfer and that packaging, this is still a version of New York Ripper that is worth viewing and owning and demonstrates Shameless's continued commitment to fans including doing all they could with the BBFC with a tiny cut.

More info on the release including extras and finalised artwork will be released in the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled!

For more info on why some Shameless releases are cut, check out the Shameless FAQ section.

Please note that any discussion of the BBFC decision is to take place on this thread only - comments posted on other threads to do with this release will be removed as we need to keep threads tidy and focused.

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

Quick question Sarah, are those 3 mins in the BU version?


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[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

If it's edited in the same way as the DVD,then it's no big deal.

[the blob]

Now that's interesting. Big shame about the BBFC but I've always felt some scenes seemed to be a bit too abrupt.. I wonder if the new footage fills them out. This makes it a buy for me eventually.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Thanks for the update, Sarah.

It's unfortunate that the cuts weren't waived, but great news about the additional scenes. Speaking of which, I'm very much looking forward to hearing the details of what those scenes will entail.

My pre-order still stands.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Great stuff guys.

If it weren't for support from folk like yourselves,then we wouldn't have these indie labels.

[Sarah@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

Quick question Sarah, are those 3 mins in the BU version?


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I think some of them were but possibly not all of them. As far as I'm aware, the 3 minutes are scenes that appear in various other versions, but not all in the one version if you see what I mean.

Originally Posted by Reaper@Cult Labs

Great stuff guys.

If it weren't for support from folk like yourselves,then we wouldn't have these indie labels.

Hear hear, Reaps!

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Sarah@Cult Labs

I think some of them were but possibly not all of them. As far as I'm aware, the 3 minutes are scenes that appear in various other versions, but not all in the one version if you see what I mean.

Be an interesting viewing experience then....

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

Yeah i see what you mean. So even with the cut, the Shameless BD will be the longest version available.Excellent news. Lovely yellow Shameless goodness. Can't wait!


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[Sarah@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Reaper@Cult Labs

Be an interesting viewing experience then....

Definitely. Like I said, even with the minor BBFC cut, this is still the longest version of the film available. And in glorious HD!