Good news Firefly fans. (Which is all of us obviously) The Firefly Complete Series 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Box Set, you know, the one that came out a few months back? It is cheaper than it has ever been on Amazon right now. You’re welcome. I may aim to misbehave, but I’m not gonna let you miss out on a deal like this.
As many of you know, the original Richard Donner Superman movie received a bumper cut—nearly 40 minutes longer—when it aired on TV. And now this cut of the movie is finally being released on Blu-ray. I have been waiting for this one for decades. IMO Superman and Superman II are the greatest superhero movies ever made. And this cut of the original is the absolute best.
In February of 1982, ABC’s two-night broadcast of Superman: The Movie was a three-hour-long version of the movie that featured footage never seen before, giving us more Krypton, more Smallville, more everything. The full 188-minute version that aired over those two February nights has never been officially released, until now. Warner Bros.’ Archive Collection has plans for a brand-new remaster of the extended cut as part of a two film collection that will also include Donner’s definitive director’s cut of the film from 2000. (I’m not a fan of that one, but I’ll gladly buy in to get this extended version.) Aside from that, it will include new special features, including screen tests and documentaries looking at the creation of the movie. It is coming later this year. I can’t wait.
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Arrow Video’s 4K Blu-ray restoration of John Carpenter’s The Thing arrives in October, but you can pre-order it right now. The cover art is just amazing. Within that fur-trimmed parka there is the movie’s Antarctic setting, the ice cracked ominously. It just seems perfect. Video re-releases so often give us crappy artwork or just bad images, so it is nice to see this.
The Arrow Video release comes packaged in a steelbook with the original Thing art as well. It is limited to just 4,000 units. It will be released October 23.
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The extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice includes 30 extra minutes of footage not seen in theaters! That is reason enough to get it alone, but it also includes the Theatrical Version of the film plus over 2 hours of bonus content. This limited edition collector’s gift set is the perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season! You get the specialty packaging, two movies and a bunch of cool premium collectibles.
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The Mad Max movies have always been among my all-time favorites so I can’t wait for the Blu-ray/DVD release that is arriving on September 1st here in the US. While we are all waiting here are three deleted scenes from Mad Max: Fury Road that are included on the Blu-ray/DVD release.
Jurassic World just hit theaters recently, but we already have some news about the movie’s Blu-ray and DVD releases. The most expensive disc bundle has Tyrannosaurus Rex and Indominus Rex statues. Obviously, this is the right choice. New toys are always welcomed.
It also comes with Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, a DVD, an iTunes digital copy, an Ultraviolet digital copy and a digital copy. That’s all you need right there. You can pre-order from Amazon.
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It’s that time of year again and you have to find some good gifts for friends, family and for yourself. Well, we all love Sci-Fi so we have compiled a list of some classic DVD and Blu-Ray sets that you can give this holiday season.
Some of these are not new, while others are. There’s a little something here for everyone. All are classics that we like to watch again and again. So this year give the gift of Sci-Fi or fantasy. Happy holidays from Sci-Fi Design.
X-Men: Days of Future Past Amazon Exclusive
Doctor Who: The Matt Smith Years and Doctor Who: The David Tennant Collection Bundle
Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Caesar’s Warrior Collection
Twilight Zone: The 5th Dimension (Complete Series Limited Edition Box Set)
The Outer Limits Original Series Complete Box Set Volumes 1-3
Batman: The Complete Television Series
Ghostbusters/Ghostbusters II Limited Edition Gift Set
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series Collection
Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection
Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery
Star Trek: The Complete Original Series DVD (Seasons 1-3)
Red Dwarf: The Complete Collection
Stargate SG-1: The Complete Series Collection
