The latest release of the bestselling ancient holy text
contains numerous additional special features, at long last viewers
are given access to all of the much talked about deleted scenes that, while obviously possessing of artistic merit, somehow never quite made it past the cutting room floor (The Gospel of Thomas, or Book of Enoch for example) it also contains outtakes, numerous interviews with the cast and crew of the
original production and, of
particular interest to true believers and interpreters alike, a director’s commentary.
Originally intended as a 2,000 year anniversary update, work on the project was slowed by the immense unearthly boundaries dividing the world of matter from the world of spirit and in particular the need to wait for each of the project leaders to die before it could begin. There was also the unicorn controversy, as various feature characters omitted from the original and carrying much support amongst the fanbase had hoped to be reintroduced into the remastered version. Yahweh however was quick to make his decision known;
‘No unicorns,’ issued he the statement, in 10 foot script writ in white and dazzling flame, ‘No dragons and absolutely no bloody pixies.’ Messrs. Peasblossom and Twinklebright are currently in the process of filing a legal suite against him, Silverbreath of the few remaining unicorns was far more forgiving of the creator’s approach, perhaps in part due to his lucrative career as a virgin finder for various L.A. adult film companies, as well as a frequent star in their bestiality work.
As for whether it’s worth spending the extra money to get the updated version, that all depends on how much of a fan you were of the original. I would, however, advise you to bear in mind the upcoming releases of the ‘definitive’ gold, platinum and holographic manna editions, and I personally will of course be holding out for ‘Too Hot for Canonical Scripture’.