"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone. And you can win it this Christmas! "
Welcome to the Cult Labs Twilight Zone Super Comp, where we're giving away each of the new boxsets of this incredible cult show. Yes, Volume 1, 2, 3 and 4 (5 is due out next year).
That's right, all of these could be yours...
Here's some info on the releases...
“THE BEST THAT HAS EVER BEEN ACCOMPLISHED IN HALF-HOUR FILMED TELEVISION.” – VARIETY.
Get ready to enter a fifth dimension of high-definition video entertainment, one that lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge… a dimension of imagination that is undoubtedly going to be the most highly anticipated home entertainment release of the year!
One of the most iconic and celebrated TV shows of all time,
The Twilight Zone is coming to DVD and, for the first time ever in the UK, to Blu-ray. Over the course of 2011, Shock Entertainment and FremantleMedia Enterprises will be releasing all five complete seasons of the series (originally broadcast between 1959 and 1964) plus the complete 1980s revival series.
Over the years,
The Twilight Zone has been acknowledged as an influence by countless writers and filmmakers, including Steven Spielberg (“I was a complete obsessive-compulsive
Twilight Zone follower.”), J.J. Abrams (“
The Twilight Zone at its best is better than anything else I've ever seen on television.”), Joe Dante, John Landis, Wes Craven, George Miller, Clive Barker, Steven King and Michael J. Straczynski.
The year of
The Twilight Zone begins on 2nd May with the release of
u, featuring all 36 original episodes and a spectacular line up of additional features.
For all releases, every effort has been made to maintain the highest standards of quality in bringing this classic series to
DVD and
Blu-ray.
The DVD has been digitally remastered and comes packed with extras including audio commentaries, vintage recollections from cast members, Rod Serling’s Network Pitch and original unaired pilots.
Presented for the first time in the UK, the Blu-ray edition is in pristine high-definition, digitally remastered from new 1080p film transfers using the original camera negatives and magnetic soundtracks. As well as all the features on the DVDeditions, the Blu-ray editions will also include a host of extras, available for the first time in the UK. Season 1 alone includes an unofficial pilot written by Rod Serling, 19 new audio commentaries, 18 radio dramas, 34 isolated music scores, and much more.
The Twilight Zone: Season Two will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on 23rd May
, Season Three on 27th June,
Season Four on 8th August and Season Five early 2012.
Created by the legendary Rod Serling, the multi-Emmy award-winning
The Twilight Zone is a true landmark show in television history. It made an indelible mark on popular culture and remains, to this day, one of the most innovative and influential series of all time. The original series ran for 156 episodes between 1959 and 1964, spawning a revival series (1985-1989), a Steven Spielberg-produced feature film (1983), a TV movie (1994) and a final TV series (2002-2003). Sophisticated and entertaining, much of the show’s success was due to the timeless nature and universal appeal of its stories. Its writers included leading sci-fi and fantasy genre writers Richard Matheson, Ray Bradbury, Charles Beaumont and Serling, himself.
The series also helped launch the careers of many soon-to-be famous stars, including Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Robert Duvall, Peter Falk, Dennis Hopper, Ron Howard, Lee Marvin, Vera Miles, Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorehead, Leonard Nimoy, Donald Pleasence, Robert Redford, William Shatner and Natalie Trundy, as well as providing a platform for established acting greats such as Buster Keaton, Burgess Meredith and Mickey Rooney.
An essential viewing experience for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and groundbreaking TV drama, these newly remastered editions of
The Twilight Zone present Rod Serling’s television masterpiece as never seen before.
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But how do you win this totally awesome prize?
Well....
In keeping with the Christmas theme all you have to do is come up with an object that would make a great Twilight Zone episode - something given to someone on Christmas. HOWEVER, this is no normal object, there's something more to it (perhaps even sinister?).
Simply come up with an ordinary object that has a special aility which would make a brilliant Twilight Zone episode. For instance, what about a cursed Christmas tree who's supernatural evil kills a family in mysterious circumstances. With each death, appears a new tree ornament? Or something like that - they dont have to be Xmas specific.
Pictures are always more than welcome!
Enter as many times as you like!
The three greatest entries will be picked in two weeks time (the 19th) and each winner will get themselves alll 4 boxsets (either on DVD or Blu-Ray)
Anyone and everyone can enter! Just post your entry below.
GOOD LUCK!
Kyle
