Bubba Ho-Tep Blu-Ray

[Sam@Cult Labs]

Here's the press release and so forth...

BUBBA HO-TEP






Blu-Ray Date: 12.07.2010

THE KING OF ROCK 'N' ROLL

VERSUS

THE KING OF THE DEAD

ON BLU-RAY FOR THE FIRST TIME

ANYWHERE!

Don Coscarelli's brilliant Bubba Ho-Tep, starring Bruce Campbell (the Evil Dead trilogy; the Spider-Man trilogy; Burn Notice), comes to Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world, courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment, in an edition packed with extra features (many produced with the exclusive cooperation of Don and Bruce) and presenting the film in dazzling high definition.

Something very strange is going on at the Shady Rest Retirement Home in Mud Creek, Texas. It is the present day, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll (Bruce Campbell) is quietly living out his twilight years in the company of fellow resident, former US president John F. Kennedy (Ossie Davis). Contrary to popular belief, JFK managed to dodge the assassin's bullet but in the aftermath had his skin dyed black and his head messed with by "Them" at the White House. But that's not half of it. According to the former president, there's a malevolent Egyptian mummy on the loose in the halls of the home intent on devouring the residents' souls. Reluctant to take this evil threat lying down, Elvis and JFK decide it's time to kick some mummy ass! Armed with just a Zimmer frame, a wheelchair, a makeshift flamethrower and some dubious karate moves, the decrepit duo set about taking care of business…

Bubba Ho-Tep features a remarkable show-stopping and career-defining performance by Bruce Campbell as Elvis, described by both the Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety as one of the best screen interpretations of the King to date. One of the most original and touching genre films you will ever see, Bubba Ho-Tep is a must-see film and an essential addition to the Blu-ray collections of all Bruce Campbell and Elvis fans.

Bubba Ho-Tep (cert. 15) will be released on Blu-ray (£19.99) by Anchor Bay Entertainment on 12th July 2010.

Special Features include:

• Exclusive introduction by Bruce Campbell
• Audio commentary by director Don Coscarelli and Bruce Campbell
• Audio commentary by "The King"
• Optional 5.1 and DTS audio
• SDH subtitles
• Joe R. Lansdale reads from his original short story "Bubba Ho-Tep"
• Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary
• "The Making of Bubba Ho-Tep" featurette
• "To Make a Mummy" – make-up and effects featurette
• "Fit for a King" – Elvis costume featurette
• "Rock Like an Egyptian" – featurette on the music
• Music video
• "The King and I" – an in-depth excavation with Don Coscarelli
• UK Premiere Q&A with Don Coscarelli
• "Bruce Talks Bubba" – an interview with Bruce Campbell
• Theatrical trailer
• Photo gallery
• TV spot
• Cast and crew biographies
• Character biographies.

[darthelvis]

Love the movie and can't wait to get this on Blu. Was hoping to play a gig before a double bill of this and My Name is Bruce but sadly fell through!

Perhaps when Bubba Nosferatu is released I may get to do a similar show!

[wayfarer]

I found My Name Is Bruce a huge disappointment and an opportunity lost, but Bubba Ho-Tep is class and another example of how Coscarelli can squeeze out every last dime of a low budget and make movies like this.

A review of the Bubba Ho-tep Blu-Ray disc is pending on Flash-Bang.

[broonage]

Howdy Sam, great release i'll be getting this.

P.s. It is already out on BR here in France.

[Vampix]

I've had the 2-DVD SE of Bubba Ho-Tep from ABUK since it was first released and have never watched it!

[EvilJames]

I bought the 2-disc French DVD (when the ABUK one went OOP) - has all the UK extras plus one or two more (an inconsequential one about French Elvis fans, and an animated short film featuring Ash vs Connor McLeod!). I'm pretty happy with that, though I may have to revisit the disc and see if the subs were forced...

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

That is one awful cover for the blu-ray. What was wrong with the original artwork?

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by Vampix

I've had the 2-DVD SE of Bubba Ho-Tep from ABUK since it was first released and have never watched it!

I've watched both my own MGM R1 and ABUK copies once each and whereas i enjoy the film i don't think i like Bubba Ho-Tep enough to buy again in HD.

[Vampix]

Originally Posted by stevoj

That is one awful cover for the blu-ray. What was wrong with the original artwork?

I prefer the artwork used for the original ABUK DVD release with the embossed cardboard slipcase.I won't be buying Bubba Ho-Tep on Blu-ray.

[Phats]

Originally Posted by wayfarer

I found My Name Is Bruce a huge disappointment and an opportunity lost, but Bubba Ho-Tep is class and another example of how Coscarelli can squeeze out every last dime of a low budget and make movies like this.

A review of the Bubba Ho-tep Blu-Ray disc is pending on Flash-Bang.

I agree to an extent. A film in a very similar style to My Name Is Bruce is JCVD, which I thought was brilliant and was probably Van Damme's best performance to date. That's probably why I felt a little disappointed with My Name Is Bruce, although I didn't find it completely dreadful.