The Arrow Thread

[SymbioticFunction]

Don't get me wrong (because I do like Pitch Black) but this seems like a slightly odd film to choose as the first Arrow 4K UHD. I would have expected to first see another Arrow title such as Robocop or John Carpenter's The Thing. Still I hope Pitch Black sells very well so that Arrow release more films on 4K UHD format. btw I would especially like to upgrade Arrow's Dario Argento titles, my (stunning looking) Synapse Suspiria UHD would like some company.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rik

I’ve never seen Pitch Black, but it’s on one of the streaming services I subscribe to (NowTV I think), so I’ll have to give it a watch

It's just a typical ship under siege from aliens story except it's set in almost total darkness. It's okay but nothing to wow over in my opinion. seen it twice on dvd. Radha Mitchell is the best thing about it.

Personally i prefer The Chronicles of Riddick. However third film Riddick is just dire.

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by Rik

I’ve never seen Pitch Black, but it’s on one of the streaming services I subscribe to (NowTV I think), so I’ll have to give it a watch

It's on Netflix, I'm going to watch it too, I've never seen it.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Justin101

Pitch Black in UHD 4k

Arrows first UHD, there is a regular BD as well.

Excellent news. I really like Pitch Black and thinks it's a film that will certainly benefit from the colours, contrast, and detail from a 4K scan. It's a shame there's no Dolby Atmos or DTS X soundtrack because it's a film which uses the sounds to fantastic effect.

[Graveyard]

Originally Posted by Justin101

It's on Netflix, I'm going to watch it too, I've never seen it.

Never watched either, maybe it's time..

[SymbioticFunction]

Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

Raveworld: Pitch Black Event, footage of a dance music event held to promote the film

btw Cringed when I watched this on the old region 1 dvd. Could have happily seen it being excluded.

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

Ewwwwww, that's bad. And even worse that they're not using original art on the reverse.

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[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

Ewwwwww, that's bad. And even worse that they're not using original art on the reverse.

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That's a fine way to ruin a great set. Why not use one of the visually striking theatrical posters as a reverse option?

[Susan Foreman]

New US title

Coming to Blu-ray from Arrow Video US!

Flash Gordon 4K UHD!
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

– Brand new 4K restoration by Studiocanal from the original camera negative approved by director Mike Hodges

– 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

– Optional 5.1 and 2.0 stereo DTS-HD Master audio

– Archival audio commentary with Mike Hodges

– Archival audio commentary with Brian Blessed

– Interviews with actors Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Brian Blessed, Queen icon Brian May, composer Howard Blake, and poster designer Renato Casaro

– Behind the Scenes of Flash Gordon – an archival documentary on the making of the film

– Archival interviews with Mike Hodges, screenwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr., comic book artist Alex Ross

– Lost in Space: Nic Roeg’s Flash Gordon – a new documentary program exploring the version Roeg (The Man Who Fell to Earth) had originally planned to make with producer Dino De Laurentiis

– Gremlin’s Finest Hour – an episode from the animated Flash Gordon TV show written by J. Michael Reaves from November 1982

– Deleted scenes and original endings – prop collector Bob Lindenmayer discusses dropped sequences and sequel ideas

– 35th Anniversary Greenroom featurette – Mike Hodges meets the cast for the first time since filming at the 35th anniversary reunion

– 35th Anniversary Reunion featurette – the cast and crew discuss Flash Gordon

– Entertainment Earth on Flash Gordon merchandise

– Storyboards gallery

– Stills gallery

– Original Trailer

– Easter Eggs

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

That's a fine way to ruin a great set. Why not use one of the visually striking theatrical posters as a reverse option?

It's baffling.