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[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

NEW UK ONLY TITLE: Powaqqatsi (Arrow Academy) Blu-ray

Godfrey Reggio’s remarkable sequel to Koyaanisqatsi.

Pre-order here: Powaqqatsi
Release Date: 15th February
Region: B

PO – WAQ – QA – TSI

po●waq●qa●tsi (from the Hopi language, powaq sorcerer + qatsi life)

n., an entity, a way of life, that consumes the life forces of other beings in order to further its own life

Told without dialogue, narration, cast or characters, Powaqqatsi is a dizzying, hypnotic example of cinema set to an extraordinary score by Philip Glass.

Godfrey Reggio’s remarkable sequel to Koyaanisqatsi, his previous collaboration with Glass, focuses on the Southern hemisphere and witnesses ancient cultures and traditions slowly eroding away as the modern world takes over.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
•Restored digital transfer, approved by director Godfrey Reggio, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio
•Anima Mundi - Reggio’s 1992 short film, a 28-minute montage of over seventy animal species, scored by Philip Glass
•Impact of Progress - Interviews with Reggio and Glass
•Theatrical trailer
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork

[Rik]

Guess which idiot is considering buying the Hellraiser set, despite having the Scarlet Box....

Definitely gonna get Five Dolls

Edit: and Audition!!

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

And last up...

NEW UK ONLY TITLE: Audition (Arrow Video) Dual Format SteelBook + Blu-ray

Takashi Miike’s notorious classic remastered in 2K.

Pre-order the Dual Format SteelBook here: Audition Steelbook Dual Format
Pre-order the Blu-ray here: Audition Blu-Ray
Release Date: 29th February
Region: B/2 (SteelBook) B (Blu-ray)

One of the most notorious J-horror films ever made, Takashi Miike’s Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film would catapult Miike to the international scene and pave the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and The Happiness of the Katakuris.

Recent widower Shigharu Aoyama is advised by his son to find a new wife, agreeing Shigeharu seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. Taking advantage of their position as a film company they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami, a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn’t what she seems to be...

Pulling the audience into a story that will lead to one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history, Miike twists and turns us through delirious editing and shocking visuals for one of the most depraved nightmares of all time!

SteelBook (2 discs)
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
•Limited Edition Steelbook
•Brand new 2K restoration of original vault elements presented in High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD
•Original 5.1 audio (DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles
•Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
•Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel
•Introduction by Miike
•Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike
•Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi
•Trailers
•Gallery including behind-the-scenes images
•Booklet featuring new writing on the film
•More to be announced!

Blu-ray (1 disc)
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:
•Brand new 2K restoration of original vault elements
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
•Original 5.1 audio (DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles
•Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
•Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel
•Introduction by Miike
•Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike
•Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi
•Trailers
•Gallery including behind-the-scenes images
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips
•More to be announced!

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

5 Dolls, Audition & Reform School Girls for me.

[Rik]

I think people will be disappointed if they aren't releasing the Hellraiser's separately, there doesn't seem to be much love for Hell on Earth, I've even seen people slagging off Hellbound this past couple of weeks

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

[Rik]

Love Audition, I'm not a huge fan of Asian cinema (sorry Bruno), but I love this and Ichi the Killer

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rik

I think people will be disappointed if they aren't releasing the Hellraiser's separately, there doesn't seem to be much love for Hell on Earth, I've even seen people slagging off Hellbound this past couple of weeks

I can see them getting individual releases further down the line. I expect that these new restorations and extras cost Arrow a lot of coin so they will want to milk them for all they're worth (a la Battle Royale). I wouldn't be surprised if they released them as steelbooks eventually too.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I can see them getting individual releases further down the line. I expect that these new restorations and extras cost Arrow a lot of coin so they will want to milk them for all they're worth (a la Battle Royale). I wouldn't be surprised if they released them as steelbooks eventually too.

Probably Zavvi exclusives

I'm bored of steelbooks now, they've lost their limited appeal, but I wish Arrow would release HBTC as a steelie to complete the set

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

I too will be getting the Hellraiser set. 😂