There’s a lot of good news for fans of the Sci-Fi classic This Island Earth coming via Scream Factory.
The July 9th Blu-ray debut will include a 4K scan of the inter-positive for the best picture quality yet. Not only that, it will come in two aspect ratios: 1.85:1 and 1.37:1.
Audiophiles will rejoice as the original Perspecta Stereophonic Sound has been restored for this release.
Now confirmed This Island Earth Blu-ray bonus features are befitting a special edition release. A combination of old and all-new extras are outlined ahead.
- NEW The Original Perspecta Stereophonic Sound restored by 3-D Film Archive
- NEW Audio Commentary with author and Academy Award winning visual effects artist Robert Skotak
- NEW Audio Interview with film historian David Schecter on the music of THIS ISLAND EARTH
- NEW Alien Ideas – an interview with filmmaker Luigi Cozzi (Starcrash)
- NEW Facts about Perspecta Stereophonic Sound by Bob Furmanek
- THIS ISLAND EARTH – Two and A Half Years in the Making: The Extended Documentary – a look at the making of THIS ISLAND EARTH
- WAR OF THE PLANETS: 1958 Castle Films release for the home market including both the 50-foot silent Headline edition and the 200-foot sound Complete edition.
- Trailers from Hell – This Island Earth with commentary by filmmaker Joe Dante
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Galleries – poster and lobby cards, publicity stills and behind-the-scenes photos
Pre-order This Island Earth on Blu-ray for a discounted price at Amazon.
