Upcoming UK Blu-ray Releases - Page 445

Susan Foreman · #**4441** 25th September 2020, 05:43 AM

'Frank Herbert’s DUNE' (2000) - Pre-order available at Amazon UK for Blu-Ray £15:00 and DVD £11.99

Release date: November 16

"When House Atreides lead by the noble Duke Leto Atreides (Academy award-winner William Hurt) gains control of the universe'smost powerful commodity ‘Spice’ a bitter power struggle ensues on the planet Arrakis, and the rival House Harkonnen begins plotting their revenge. As a result, Duke Atreides' mistress (Saskia Reeves), who belongs to the ancient magical order of Bene Gesserit,and their son Paul (Alec Newman) must flee into the dangerous, giant worm-infested dunes where they will need to seek help from the ‘Fremen’ – the long suppressed desert people who are engaged in a guerrilla war conflict against the Emperor’s forces. As thepolitical agenda of the reigning emperor unfolds, Paul is enlightened about his own ‘mystical powers’. The Fremen desert tribes begin to believe that Paul could be their long-prophesied redeemer and could lead their people to victory. Paul must now face hisown destiny while battling the mighty forces pursuing him and restore the House of Atreides. ‘Spice’ is the greatest treasure in the empire, and he must ensure it is safely controlled to maintain order and balance. Frank Herbert’s Dune has been adapted anddirected by John Harrison and an award-winning production team including three-time Academy award-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro (The Last Emperor, Apocalypse Now)."

Nosferatu@Cult Labs · #**4442** 13th November 2020, 03:41 PM

Howl's Moving Castle: 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition Box Set

From the creators of SPIRITED AWAY and PONYO, comes the masterpiece HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE in a special limited-edition boxset to celebrate the film’s 15th Anniversary, available exclusively on Amazon from 14 December 2020. The special edition is the third in an exclusive collector’s series from STUDIOCANAL following the recent releases of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO and KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE. Pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08N7XF4GY

Based on the book by British author Diana Wynne Jones and directed by the Oscar®-winning Hayao Miyazaki, the English language cast features Jean Simmons, Christian Bale, Lauren Bacall, Blythe Danner, Emily Mortimer, Josh Hutcherson and Billy Crystal.

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world.

The Collector’s Boxset includes the DVD & Blu-ray Doubleplay edition of the film, packaged in a deluxe oversize box with brand new exclusive artwork, joining the previous special collector’s editions of MY NEIGBOUR TOTORO and KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE as the third in the deluxe series. The boxset also includes a hardback The Art of Howl’s Moving Castle book, as well as the following exclusive items: oversized art cards, a poster featuring the original Japanese theatrical artwork, a trolley coin keyring, a drawstring bag featuring the anniversary logo, and a set of drinks coasters.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Interview with Author, Diana Wynne Jones
Interview with Pixar’s Pete Doctor
Hayao Miyazaki Visits Pixar
Explanation of CG Featurette
The Sounds of Howl’s Moving Castle
Behind the Microphone Featurette
Alternative Angle Storyboards
Original Japanese Trailers
Theatrical Trailer
Studio Ghibli Trailer Reel

Feature running time: 119 mins | Certificate: U

RRP – Collector’s Edition Boxset £100

Susan Foreman · #**4443** 26th November 2020, 07:42 PM

'It Came From Outer Space' - Blu-Ray from Fabulous Films

Release date: December 14

"Amateur astronomer John Putnam (Richard Carlson) and his fiancée Ellen Fields (Barbara Rush) are stargazing in the desert when a spaceship bursts from the sky and crashes to the ground. Just before a landslide buries the ship, a mysterious creature emerges and disappears into the darkness. Of course, when he tells his story to the sheriff (Charles Drake), John is branded a crackpot; but before long, strange things begin to happen, and the tide of disbelief turns... Based on a story by acclaimed writer Ray Bradbury, It Came From Outer Space is a science-fiction classic that is as thought provoking and tantalising today as it was when it first “landed” on the silver screen."

Special features:

Feature Commentary with film historian Tom Weaver
The Universe According to Universal: An Original Documentary on It Came From Outer Space
Theatrical Trailer
Photograph and Poster Gallery