The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
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the ultimate roger corman science-fiction classic makes its long-awaited debut for the first time in high-definition blu-ray™ and on dvd!
Shout! Factory presents starcrash
starring caroline munro, david hasselhoff, christopher plummer, joe spinell and marjoe gortner
2-disc special-edition blu-ray™ and dvd
digitally remastered and presented in widescreen for the first time with a galaxy’s worth of special features!
Crashing home entertainment shelves nationwide september 14, 2010 from shout! Factory
one of the most eagerly awaited inter-galactic science-fiction adventures, released by roger corman’s new world pictures, will finally be made available for the first time to the home entertainment shelves as starcrash, directed by luigi cozzi, will debut september 14, 2010 on 2-disc special edition blu-ray and dvd from shout! Factory, in association with new horizons picture corporation. An adventure like no other, the starcrash 2-disc special edition contains anamorphic widescreen presentation of the movie with dts hd 5.1 surround sound (blu-ray), a reversible cover featuring vintage art for original movie posters and a payload of bonus content including all-new interviews and commentaries with cast and crew, rare behind-the-scenes footage and much more! A must-have for loyal fans of roger corman and luigi cozzi, science fiction enthusiasts and collectors, starcrash 2-disc special edition blu-ray and dvd mark the latest installments from the popular roger corman’s cult classics home entertainment series from shout! Factory. Each special edition blu-ray and dvd is sold separately. Blu-ray is priced to own at $26.97; and dvd is available at $19.93.
Produced in italy in the wake of star wars’ phenomenal success, starcrash (also known as the adventures of stella star in overseas territories) became an international blockbuster in its own right. This 1979 film became one of new world pictures’ biggest box-office hits. Critics might have laughed, by so did audiences, who grooved to its campy humor, wildly imaginative special effects (some of them quite good!) and non-stop adventure. Where star wars dared not go, starcrash went — at warp speed!
The lasting peace of the galaxy is threatened by the diabolical and relentless count zarth arn (cult icon joe spinell, rocky, the godfather and the godfather - part ii), who is determined to take the universe for himself and make each planet his plaything, each inhabitant his slave. There is no question that the count is evil, given his propensity for cackling at every opportunity.
Can anyone save the universe from this megalomaniacal madman? Indeed there is, and she’s quite a beauty.
Brave, bikini-clad star warrior stella star (caroline munro, the spy who loved me, at the earth’s core) and her co-pilot akton (child evangelist-turned-actor marjoe gortner, food of the gods, mausoleum) are pressed into service to thwart the evil zarth arn’s plot. If they succeed, galactic peace will be achieved. If they fail, the universe will fall into decay and destruction at the hands of its sadistic new overlord.
Have no fear, because stella star is here!
The film’s zesty, star-studded cast also includes people’s choice award winner david hasselhoff (knight rider, baywatch) in one of his first big-screen roles, noted screen tough guy robert tessier (the longest yard, the cannonball run) and legendary two-time emmy® and tony® award winner, and academy award® nominee christopher plummer (the last station, murder by decree, the sound of music) as the emperor.
Starcrash was written and directed by fan favorite luigi cozzi (aka lewis coates), whose other cult masterworks include alien contamination (an “homage” to alien) and the unforgettable lou ferrigno vehicle hercules (an “homage” to conan the barbarian). The film also boasts a rousing score by five-time academy award® winner john barry (dances with wolves, out of africa, 10 james bond films).
Alas, starcrash would prove to be the only big-screen stella star adventure … but as its worldwide legion of fans will attest, it was one to remember!
Starcrash 2-disc special edition blu-ray and dvd bonus content
new anamorphic widescreen transfer (1.85:1) and dts hd 5.1 surround sound (blu-ray), dolby digital 5.1 surround sound (dvd)
disc one:
· interview with writer/director luigi cozzi
· starcrash: The music of john barry, a detailed analysis of the score by mars of deadhouse music
· 2 feature-length commentaries by starcrash historian stephen romano:
Commentary 1: The history of starcrash, the making of the film and its importance in 1970s fantastic cinema.
Commentary 2: Starcrash scene-by-scene: Production trivia, anecdotes and critical analysis.
· behind-the-scenes image gallery, featuring storyboards, art, and rare, never-before-seen photos!
· promotional art gallery, featuring photos, posters, lobby cards and early poster designs by drew struzan
· fan art gallery, featuring an exclusive look at the all-new, sexy stella star art from fantasy illustrator robin greenville evans
· theatrical trailer with commentary by eli roth from trailersfromhell.com and an all-new exclusive trailer commentary by filmmaker/editor joe dante!
· tv spots and radio spots
disc two
· interview with actress caroline munro (60 min.)
· 17 deleted and alternate scenes
· the complete, original starcrash screenplay, illustrated with original storyboards and early, full-color concept art
· exclusive 20-minute behind-the-scenes footage reel, with commentary
· the making of the special effects of starcrash by armando valcauda with exclusive, never-before-seen special-effects footage
shout! Factory will continue to present roger corman’s cult classics home entertainment releases on a monthly basis. Upcoming highlights include the slumber party massacre collection, the evil, twice dead, the warrior and the sorceress, barbarian queen, not of this earth, terror within, streets, angel in red, lady in red, crazy mama, big bad mama, among others.
Shout! Factory presents starcrash
starring caroline munro, david hasselhoff, christopher plummer, joe spinell and marjoe gortner
2-disc special-edition blu-ray™ and dvd
digitally remastered and presented in widescreen for the first time with a galaxy’s worth of special features!
Crashing home entertainment shelves nationwide september 14, 2010 from shout! Factory
one of the most eagerly awaited inter-galactic science-fiction adventures, released by roger corman’s new world pictures, will finally be made available for the first time to the home entertainment shelves as starcrash, directed by luigi cozzi, will debut september 14, 2010 on 2-disc special edition blu-ray and dvd from shout! Factory, in association with new horizons picture corporation. An adventure like no other, the starcrash 2-disc special edition contains anamorphic widescreen presentation of the movie with dts hd 5.1 surround sound (blu-ray), a reversible cover featuring vintage art for original movie posters and a payload of bonus content including all-new interviews and commentaries with cast and crew, rare behind-the-scenes footage and much more! A must-have for loyal fans of roger corman and luigi cozzi, science fiction enthusiasts and collectors, starcrash 2-disc special edition blu-ray and dvd mark the latest installments from the popular roger corman’s cult classics home entertainment series from shout! Factory. Each special edition blu-ray and dvd is sold separately. Blu-ray is priced to own at $26.97; and dvd is available at $19.93.
Produced in italy in the wake of star wars’ phenomenal success, starcrash (also known as the adventures of stella star in overseas territories) became an international blockbuster in its own right. This 1979 film became one of new world pictures’ biggest box-office hits. Critics might have laughed, by so did audiences, who grooved to its campy humor, wildly imaginative special effects (some of them quite good!) and non-stop adventure. Where star wars dared not go, starcrash went — at warp speed!
The lasting peace of the galaxy is threatened by the diabolical and relentless count zarth arn (cult icon joe spinell, rocky, the godfather and the godfather - part ii), who is determined to take the universe for himself and make each planet his plaything, each inhabitant his slave. There is no question that the count is evil, given his propensity for cackling at every opportunity.
Can anyone save the universe from this megalomaniacal madman? Indeed there is, and she’s quite a beauty.
Brave, bikini-clad star warrior stella star (caroline munro, the spy who loved me, at the earth’s core) and her co-pilot akton (child evangelist-turned-actor marjoe gortner, food of the gods, mausoleum) are pressed into service to thwart the evil zarth arn’s plot. If they succeed, galactic peace will be achieved. If they fail, the universe will fall into decay and destruction at the hands of its sadistic new overlord.
Have no fear, because stella star is here!
The film’s zesty, star-studded cast also includes people’s choice award winner david hasselhoff (knight rider, baywatch) in one of his first big-screen roles, noted screen tough guy robert tessier (the longest yard, the cannonball run) and legendary two-time emmy® and tony® award winner, and academy award® nominee christopher plummer (the last station, murder by decree, the sound of music) as the emperor.
Starcrash was written and directed by fan favorite luigi cozzi (aka lewis coates), whose other cult masterworks include alien contamination (an “homage” to alien) and the unforgettable lou ferrigno vehicle hercules (an “homage” to conan the barbarian). The film also boasts a rousing score by five-time academy award® winner john barry (dances with wolves, out of africa, 10 james bond films).
Alas, starcrash would prove to be the only big-screen stella star adventure … but as its worldwide legion of fans will attest, it was one to remember!
Starcrash 2-disc special edition blu-ray and dvd bonus content
new anamorphic widescreen transfer (1.85:1) and dts hd 5.1 surround sound (blu-ray), dolby digital 5.1 surround sound (dvd)
disc one:
· interview with writer/director luigi cozzi
· starcrash: The music of john barry, a detailed analysis of the score by mars of deadhouse music
· 2 feature-length commentaries by starcrash historian stephen romano:
Commentary 1: The history of starcrash, the making of the film and its importance in 1970s fantastic cinema.
Commentary 2: Starcrash scene-by-scene: Production trivia, anecdotes and critical analysis.
· behind-the-scenes image gallery, featuring storyboards, art, and rare, never-before-seen photos!
· promotional art gallery, featuring photos, posters, lobby cards and early poster designs by drew struzan
· fan art gallery, featuring an exclusive look at the all-new, sexy stella star art from fantasy illustrator robin greenville evans
· theatrical trailer with commentary by eli roth from trailersfromhell.com and an all-new exclusive trailer commentary by filmmaker/editor joe dante!
· tv spots and radio spots
disc two
· interview with actress caroline munro (60 min.)
· 17 deleted and alternate scenes
· the complete, original starcrash screenplay, illustrated with original storyboards and early, full-color concept art
· exclusive 20-minute behind-the-scenes footage reel, with commentary
· the making of the special effects of starcrash by armando valcauda with exclusive, never-before-seen special-effects footage
shout! Factory will continue to present roger corman’s cult classics home entertainment releases on a monthly basis. Upcoming highlights include the slumber party massacre collection, the evil, twice dead, the warrior and the sorceress, barbarian queen, not of this earth, terror within, streets, angel in red, lady in red, crazy mama, big bad mama, among others.
08-01-10, 07:38 AM
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08-02-10, 08:42 PM
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I have picked up every Roger Corman blu-ray thus far except for Rock 'N Roll High School because I'm not a fan and my only complaint is the packaging. Every RC BD I've gotten the case is pretty flimsy and leaves marks on the BD. It's not a big deal because I can pretty much wipe them away. It is a minor annoyance though. Anyone else experience this?
08-02-10, 09:29 PM
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08-03-10, 02:35 AM
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08-05-10, 07:58 PM
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dvdbeaver on HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-r...ep_blu-ray.htm
08-05-10, 08:55 PM
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Blind bought Forbidden World on blu after going on sale at Amazon, and had such a good time with it that I decided to buy Piranha, Galaxy of Terror and Humanoids on blu also, regardless of price.
Skipped Rock n Roll High School and Death Race because they just don't seem to interest me as much. I'm only into the monster/sci fi stuff.
Skipped Rock n Roll High School and Death Race because they just don't seem to interest me as much. I'm only into the monster/sci fi stuff.
08-06-10, 04:03 AM
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dvdbeaver on HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-r...ep_blu-ray.htm
Buy or rent on the faith of the material alone. Skip the visual comparisons until after.
As for the film, Humanoids of the Deep is a lot of fun ...and definitely delivers!
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08-06-10, 07:05 PM
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I'll probably buy up the Cormans released only on standard DVD also, although I haven't picked up "Suburbia" yet because I'm pretty happy with my old copy. Upgrading "Rock 'n Roll High School" and "Death Race 2000" (which I already owned), were no-brainers.
08-06-10, 07:18 PM
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Pretty sure I'm gonna buy all of these eventually. Already have Death Race 2000 and just ordered Forbidden World since it went on sale on Amazon. Need the others as well eventually!
08-07-10, 04:52 PM
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I bought the Piranha BluRay yesterday. The second I opened it, something was off. The box felt and looked funny. Upon closer inspection, this was my first Vortex Eco-case. While not as bad as the Viva Elite Ecos, its still pretty shitty. It feels really flimsy and the plastic used for the cover side is so thin that it can't hold its shape so it was "caved in."
So, I took the cover art, flipped it, and put it in a Viva Elite. Now it looks awesome. The alternate cover rocks, the disc art rocks and theres even a booklet! Great presentation, can't wait to watch it.
Oh yeah, and the Vortex Eco is right where it belongs: in the garbage, with its Viva Elite Eco brothers.
So, I took the cover art, flipped it, and put it in a Viva Elite. Now it looks awesome. The alternate cover rocks, the disc art rocks and theres even a booklet! Great presentation, can't wait to watch it.
Oh yeah, and the Vortex Eco is right where it belongs: in the garbage, with its Viva Elite Eco brothers.
08-24-10, 12:32 AM
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I was looking at the Piranha DVD at Best Buy today and I noticed that the slipcover said 1.85:1, while the case said 1.78:1. The Blu-ray also says 1.78:1. So, which is it? And what is it supposed to be?
08-24-10, 01:00 AM
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I own all of the titles on BD now and am so happy with the love Shout is giving them. The extras are amazing and the booklets and cover art put it over the top. With that said, it's a damn shame that they are not selling well enough for them to release more on BD. I would have loved to have had The Slumber Party Massacre Trilogy in HD. Hopefully Starcrash won't be the last of Shout's Corman on Blu. 
08-24-10, 01:35 PM
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From what I've read, only the first movie of the Slumber trilogy will even be widescreen! If true, what a rip-off. I already have all 3 in FS.
08-24-10, 01:55 PM
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Cliff from Shout! Factory sez:
There are some great extras... and they'll be some new transfers.
I did the SLUMBER II transfer last night. New Anamorphic transfer from the IP.
I did the SLUMBER II transfer last night. New Anamorphic transfer from the IP.
Question for Cliff: Will all three movies be in anamorphic widescreen?
Not the third film. The third one's master is unrated and if we went back to the film elements, I couldn't be sure that i'd be able to rebuild the uncut version since all the elements in the vault appear to be the theatrical version. Their run times don't match.
