Australian label Umbrella Entertainment has announced its April batch of Blu-ray releases. They are: Masters of the Universe (1987), Ransom (1974), Tank Girl (1995), Coffy (1973), and Time Addicts (2023).
Masters of the Universe
Description: Umbrella Entertainment proudly presents this fantasy fave in the ultimate collectors edition including over two hours of never before seen bonus content.
Mattel's 1980s toy line phenomenon explodes onto the big screen in this fantasy blockbuster.
Boasting jaw-dropping visual effects courtesy of four-time Oscar winner Richard Edlund (STAR WARS, GHOSTBUSTERS) and featuring non-stop laser-gun action, a memorably menacing villain, and future FRIENDS star Courteney Cox in a plucky early role, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is a unique blend of comic book pulp and out-of-this-world thrills.
YOU now have the power!
The Castle of Grayskull on the peaceful planet of Eternia is under threat from the power-crazed supervillain Skeletor (scene-stealing Frank Langella). Eternia's only hope of survival is a ragtag band of freedom fighters led by the heroic He-Man (Dolph Lundgren). When the brilliant troll Gwildor (Billy Barty) accidentally transports the epic fight toEarth via his Cosmic Key – a musical device that can open a portal to any location in the universe – the interstellar forces of good and evil are soon battling for ultimate supremacy in 1980s America!
Special Features:
Audio commentary with director Gary Goddard
ELECTRIC BOOGALOO extended interviews with actor Dolph Lundgren, director Gary Goddard, producer Ed Pressman, co-writer Stephen Tolkin,production designer William Stout and special effects supervisor Richard Edlund
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE 2 – tales of "the sequel that never was" with filmmaker Albert Pyun and others
BEHIND THE LEGEND archival featurette
Cannon Films Sci-Fi and Fantasy trailer reel
Stills and poster gallery
Original theatrical trailer
Teaser trailers
Easter Egg
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
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Masters of the Universe Collector's Edition
Collector's Edition exclusive content:
A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
Classic poster art rigid slipcase
Custom poster art slipcase
8 replica lobby cards
A3 reversible poster
Limited Edition Numbered release
STREET DATE: APRIL 17.
Ransom
Description: Push it to the limit with Sean Connery in RANSOM, a riveting action-thriller where Nils Tahlvik (Connery), a tough-as-nails security chief, must save the British Ambassador from ruthless terrorists in a hijacked plan. Co-starring Ian McShane (Deadwood), this hidden gem takes us on an adventure to Scandinavia where stakes are sky-high.
Tensions flare as a gang of ruthless hijackers led by Ray Petrie (Ian McShane, Deadwood) seize a British plane as it is landing in Scandinavia. Tough as nails Head of Security Nils Tahlvik (Academy Award winner® Sean Connery, The Untouchables, Goldfinger) is tasked with meeting demands from the terrorists, but is distracted by another simultaneous event - the British ambassador has been taken hostage in his own residence and held for ransom. With time running out and a string of life or death decisions to be made, it is up to Colonel Tahlvik and his team of expert soldiers to free the ambassador and ensure that no one falls victim to the diabolical demands of the enemy. Also known as Ransom, The Terrorists is an intelligent action/thriller in the gripping 1970s tradition of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and Who Dares Wins.
Special Features:
NEW Feature-Length Audio Commentary with Lee Pfeiffer, editor of Cinema Retro Magazine, along with Film Historians Paul Scrabo and Tony Latino
NEW Kim Newman Talks Sean Connery in The 70s
NEW Sean Connery 70s Trailer Reel
Alternate Title Sequence
Trailer
Teaser
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
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Ransom Collector's Edition
Collector's Edition exclusive content:
A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
Classic art outer rigid slipcase
Custom art slipcase
8 replica lobby cards
A3 reversible poster
Limited Edition Numbered release
STREET DATE: APRIL 17.
Coffy
Description: Hailed as one of the most groundbreaking works of the Blaxploitation genre, Coffy has been described as a favourite by Quentin Tarantino.
Director Jack Hill's gritty portrayal of urban decay, intense action sequences, and unapologetic approach to addressing societal issues of the time, is celebrated as a classic.
Coffy (Pam Grier) is a dedicated and passionate nurse who seeks revenge on the drug dealers who have devastated her community. When her younger sister becomes a victim of the drug trade, Coffy takes matters into her own hands, going undercover as a vigilante to dismantle the criminal underworld. As Coffy infiltrates the narcotics ring, she uses her intelligence, beauty, and martial arts skills to navigate a dangerous and corrupt world. Along the way, she forms alliances with both law enforcement and the criminal elements, blurring the lines between justice and revenge.
Special Features:
Audio Commentary with writer/director Jack Hill - "A Taste of Coffy" interview with Jack Hill (18:49)
"The Baddest Chick in Town!" interview with Pam Grier on Coffy and its follow-up Foxy Brown (17:38)
'Baadasssss Cinema' feature length documentary by Larry Cohen (58:00)
NEW Pam Grier trailer compilation
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
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Coffy Collector's Edition
Collector's Edition exclusive content:
A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
Classic art outer rigid slipcase
Classic poster art slipcase
8 replica lobby cards
A3 reversible poster
Limited Edition Numbered release
STREET DATE: APRIL 17.
Tank Girl
Description: BOOM! Shoot off into the world of TANK GIRL. Set tracks to a futuristic Australia, loaded with wild adventure and armed to the teeth with the antics of Lori Petty, Malcolm McDowell, Naomi Watts, and Ice-T as a f**king Kangaroo! We've bolstered this bad boy with all NEW interviews and video essays with Actor Doug Jones and Alex Heller-Nicholas.
The year is 2033 and since a humongous meteor hit the earth, the world just hasn''t been the same. No movies, no cable television, no water! A mega-villain, Kesslee (Malcolm McDowell), the leader of Water & Power, holds the world in his grasp since he controls all the water ... or so he thinks. Two colossal enemies stand in his way: (1) The Rippers - an army of half-men/half-kangaroo people whose sole purpose is to bring down Water & Power and (2) a chick with a tank and tons of attitude - aka Tank Girl (Lori Petty). Kesslee had better get a grip on reality and his water jugs because not even a run in her stockings is going to stop her from saving the world!
Special Features:
NEW The Shape of Ripper - An Interview with Actor Doug Jones
NEW (Tank) Girl Power - A Video Essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Audio Commentary with Director Rachel Talalay and Actress Lori Petty
The Revolution Will Be Ahead Of Its Time - An Interview with Director Rachel Talalay
I Am Tank Girl – An Interview with Lori Petty
Anarchy From The UK – An Interview With Production Designer Catherine Hardwicke
Archival Making Of Featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
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Tank Girl Collector's Edition
Collector's Edition exclusive content:
A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
Classic art outer rigid slipcase
Classic poster art slipcase
8 replica lobby cards
A3 reversible poster
Limited Edition Numbered release
STREET DATE: APRIL 17.
Time Addicts
Description: The second release in our line highlighting up and coming unique Aussie filmmakers is Time Addicts! Getting special treatment with a Limited and numbered Collector's Edition coming with a slipcase and 20page booklet exclusive to the Umbrella Webstore!
The booklet for this release has been put together by the Time Addicts team. Get an inside look into how this brain-twisting movie was created with insights from the team that made it happen.
Get intoxicated with the darkly comedic, sci-fi mind-melt TIME ADDICTS! Geek out with two best friends, Denise and Johnny, as they heist a bag of time-travelling crystal in this hilarious, far-out, fiend-filled, f**ked-up fairytale. This new Australian release marks our continued promise to promote the absolute best of local and independent filmmakers!
A drug-fuelled sci-fi romp hailed as "a trailblazing, time-warping debut" from writer and director Sam Odlum. Drug-dependent best-friends Denise and Johnny owe their unpredictable dealer. In a desperate attempt to clear their debt they agree to a dodgy heist in an old house, inadvertently coming into possession of a bag of time-travelling drugs. The pair find themselves trapped in the house on diverging timelines. As Johnny travels through time, Denise grapples with isolation, confronting her personal history, the true identity of their dealer Kane, and the very essence of her existence. Both hilarious and vulnerable, Time Addicts delivers an enjoyable twist on the sci-fi genre.
Special Features:
Audio commentary with Director Sam Odlum
Fantastic Film Festival Australia Screening Q&A with Festival Artistic Director Hudson Sowada and Director Sam Odlum - December 2023
Out-takes
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
STREET DATE: APRIL 17.
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