Imprint/ViaVision (Australia) Thread: New Announcements

[John Johnson]

Update from Via Vision.

Dear valued customer,

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen and unavoidable production delays, the below item from your order has been delayed until (23-04-2025).

IMP4370: UFO: The Complete S.H.A.D.O. File (Imprint Television Collection #11)

Your order will be shipped out on or ahead of this new release date.

Please accept our apologies for this unexpected delay and thank you for your ongoing support of Via Vision & Imprint Films.

VIA VISION ENTERTAINMENT

[John Johnson]

Release date 28th May.



Directed By… David Lean – Volume One (1942 – 1948) – Imprint Collection #407 – 412
David Lean is a name synonymous with sweeping epics, the Academy Award-winning director behind The Bridge On The River Kwai, and Lawrence Of Arabia. He was also known for intimate drama and comedy, hand-selected by playwright Noël Coward to bring his most famous works to the big screen.

This set brings together his first six films, including four collaborations with Noël Coward, and two adaptations of beloved novels by Charles Dickens.

In Which We Serve (1942)
This Happy Breed (1944)
Blithe Spirit (1945)
Brief Encounter (1945)
Great Expectations (1946)
Oliver Twist (1948)
Packaged together in a Limited Edition Hardbox, the set also includes Part One of an Imprint exclusive documentary on David Lean.

1500 copies only.

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In Which We Serve

In Which We Serve (1942) – Imprint Collection #407
A thrilling war film written by, co-directed by, co-scored by, and starring Noël Coward, this is the suspenseful true story of the sinking of the ship HMS Kelly.

The surviving crew of the HMS Torrin desperately cling to life after being attacked by German bombers during the Battle of Crete.

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Picture, Original Screenplay), and described as “a picture in which the British may take a wholesome pride and we may regard as an excellent expression of British strength” (New York Times).

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’
Audio recording of a conversation between actor Richard Attenborough and Noel Coward at London’s National Film Theatre (1969)
A Profile of ‘In Which We Serve’ – featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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This Happy Breed (1944) – Imprint Collection #408
David Lean and Noël Coward reunited for this sombre war-time drama, based on the play by Coward of the same name.

A couple with three children have their modest household touched by joy and tragedy from the tail end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.

Starring Robert Newton (Treasure Island), Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter), Stanley Holloway (My Fair Lady), and John Mills (Ryan’s Daughter).

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’
Restoration Comparison – featurette
Original Theatrical Trailer
Re-release Trailer
Stills Gallery
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English Subtitles
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Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit (1945) – Imprint Collection #409
Based on one of Noël Coward’s most beloved stage plays, David Lean brought the hit black comedy to the silver screen, starring Rex Harrison (Cleopatra), Constance Cummings (American Madness), Kay Hammond (The Ten Commandments), and Margaret Rutherford (Chimes at Midnight).

A middle-aged author is suddenly confronted by the ghost of his first wife, complicating life (and death) for everyone around him.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Special Effects, this is the definitive preservation on film for one of the great Noël Coward comedies.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’
The South Bank Show – retrospective of Noël Coward, hosted by Melvyn Bragg
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.37:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Brief Encounter (1945) – Imprint Collection #410
Widely regarded as one of the greatest British films of all time, Brief Encounter is a romantic epic starring Trevor Howard (The Third Man) and Celia Johnson, nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in this film.

A casual friendship between two middle-class suburbanites evolves into a passionate yearning, leading to a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever.

David Lean was nominated for Best Director for this film, an everlasting masterpiece that continues to rank highly on critics’ lists and rankings.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Documentary on the works of David Lean – Part One
NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’
Interview with actress Margaret Barton
Interview with continuity assistant Renée Glynne
Interview with actor Richard Martin Thomas
A Profile of ‘Brief Encounter’ – featurette
Restoration – featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.37:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Great Expectations

Great Expectations (1946) – Imprint Collection #411
Based on the beloved Charles Dickens novel, John Mills (Ryan’s Daughter) and Valerie Hobson (Kind Hearts and Coronets) star in the Oscar-winning classic drama.

A poor young blacksmith’s fortunes change dramatically when the generosity of a mysterious benefactor propels him to London to begin his journey toward becoming a gentleman.

Labelled as “the greatest of all the Dickens films” by Roger Ebert, the film was nominated for Best Picture and David Lean was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards, and critics continue to praise the film, now almost eighty years since its release.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.37:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Oliver Twist Tt

Oliver Twist (1948) – Imprint Collection #412
Acclaimed actor Alec Guinness stars in David Lean’s adaptation of the iconic Charles Dickens novel, a brilliant study of classicism and charity.

Oliver Twist is an extraordinary boy, but he’s destined for greatness. A poor orphan born behind the iron gates of a bleak parish workhouse, Oliver packs up his curiosity and courage and heads for the wild, winding streets of London, embarking on an adventure that will change his life forever.

Starring John Howard Davies as the titular Twist (who went on to become one of the greatest British comedy directors of all time), the film was praised as “one of the finest screen translations of a literary classic ever made” (New York Times).

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’
NEW Interview with child actor Donald Wescott
A Profile of ‘Oliver Twist’ – featurette
Casting Appeal for ‘Oliver Twist’ – archival featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles

https://viavision.com.au/shop/directed- ... n-407-412/



Film Focus: Carroll Baker (1961 – 1965) – Imprint Collection #416 – 418
Known for her diverse and risqué performances, Carroll Baker became a 60s Hollywood icon.

This 3-Disc Limited Edition Hardbox includes three of her greatest performances, in films that continue to stand the test of time:

Something Wild (1961)
Sylvia (1965) – Worldwide first on Blu-ray
Harlow (1965)
1500 copies only.

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Something Wild (1961) – Imprint Collection #416
A shocking psychological thriller, based on the novel ‘Mary Ann’ by Alex Karmel.

When college girl Mary Ann Robinson is brutally attacked, her world is shattered. Unable to carry on a normal routine, Mary Ann moves to New York City and accepts a job at a dime store as she struggles to come to grips with her ordeal. Sinking into isolation, she attempts suicide and is saved by a concerned bystander, lonely auto mechanic Mike. Mary Ann moves in with Mike but soon questions his motives for wanting to help.

With an opening title sequence created by the legendary Saul Bass, a score by Aaron Copland, and a stunning supporting cast including Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock, Jean Stapleton, and Diane Ladd in her uncredited film debut, Something Wild is a masterful exploration of trauma, ripe for rediscovery.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K scan
NEW Interview on Something Wild with film historian & author Foster Hirsch
NEW Interview with film professor Lucy Bolton on the career of Carroll Baker
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Aspect Ratio 1.66:1
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Sylvia (1965) – Imprint Collection #417
Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Based on a hit mystery novel by E. V. Cunningham, Sylvia stars Carroll Baker in the titular role, in an explosive, unsettling performance.

Lovely Sylvia West lives quietly with her flowers and books until her millionaire fiancé assigns Macklin, a private detective, to investigate her past. Sylvia becomes less and at the same time, more real to him, as he uncovers an unsavoury past.

Co-starring George Maharis (The Sword and the Sorcerer) and Peter Lawford (Ocean’s Eleven).

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K scan
NEW Interview on Sylvia with film historian/author Foster Hirsch
NEW Video Essay on Carroll Baker by Daniel Kremer
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Aspect Ratio 1.66:1
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Harlow (1965) – Imprint Collection #418
1965 saw not one but two biopics about renowned actress Jean Harlow take to the big screen! Carroll Baker starred in the Paramount Pictures film, presenting a sizzling take on the blonde bombshell, packed with spectacle, glamour, and brutal drama.

Follow the life of Jean Harlow, as she rose to fame in reckless 1930s Hollywood.

Co-starring Martin Balsam (12 Angry Men), Red Buttons (They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?), Mike Connors (Mannix), Raf Vallone (A View from the Bridge), Angela Lansbury (Murder, She Wrote), and Peter Lawford (Ocean’s Eleven).

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K scan
NEW Interview on Harlow with Film historian & author Foster Hirsch
Carroll Baker: Looking Back – a career spanning interview with Carroll Baker
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Optional English HOH Subtitles

https://viavision.com.au/shop/film-focu ... n-416-418/



Laurence Olivier’s Shakespeare Trilogy (1944 – 1955) – Imprint Collection #413 – 415
The legendary Laurence Olivier appeared in over sixty films, but directed only five. Three of those five are his acclaimed Shakespeare Trilogy, collected together here in this Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox.

These bold, vivid adaptations of the classic stage plays brought Shakespeare to the big screen like never before, earning Academy Awards and popularising the Bard for contemporary audiences. Each film features a gripping leading performance by Olivier, immortalised with stunning 4K restorations:

Henry V (1944)
Hamlet (1948)
Richard III (1955)
1500 copies only.

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Imp4845 Henry V Title 01

Henry V (1944) – Imprint Collection #413
“Once more unto the breach!”

The first of Olivier’s trilogy, Henry V was nominated for four Academy Awards and received an Academy Honorary Award for Olivier’s outstanding achievements in bringing the film to the screen.

Insulted by the French court, Henry V, the arrogant young King of England, declares war on France. But when the English troops suffer devastating casualties, young King Henry realizes that there is more to leadership than royal pride.

A stunning Technicolor epic filled with jaw-dropping battleground sequences, powerful monologues, and rich Shakespearean verbiage, the film ran for eleven months in London, breaking records and touted as “one of the cinema’s great works of art” (James Agee).

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration
Audio Commentary by film historian Bruce Eder
NEW Video Essay on the film adaptations of Henry V by film writer and author Martyn Conterio
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.37:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Imp4846 Hamlet Title 01
Hamlet (1948) – Imprint Collection #414
“Murder most foul.”

The Academy Award winner of Best Picture, Actor, Art Direction and Costume Design, Hamlet is regarded as one of the greatest Shakespearean film adaptations of all time.

Staged amid the grandeur of the Royal Court of Denmark, Hamlet is a tale of murder and intrigue, of revenge and treachery, of love and suicide, of madness and despair, of fatal delay and even more fatal action.

Filmed in chilling black and white, Hamlet is arguably both Shakespeare and Olivier’s magnum opus; a twisted display of diseased power and obsession with death, forming “an uncommonly galvanic film” (New York Times).

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration
NEW Video Essay on Lawrence Olivier’s Hamlet & the British war effort by film writer and author Martyn Conterio
NEW Interview with Professor Abigail Rokison-Woodall
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Imp4847 Richard Iii Title 02
Richard III (1955) – Imprint Collection #415
“Now is the winter of our discontent.”

Richard III earned Olivier a Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards, a vivid adaptation of the Bard’s historical exploration of corruption and morality, packed with fiery betrayal and bloodthirsty narcissism.

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of York, plots to seize power for himself.

Lauded for its vibrant cinematography, engrossing performances, and grandiose pageantry in large-scale scenes and settings, it is “more than just a prestige picture. It is a screen achievement of the highest order.” (Variety)

Special Features & Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration by The Film Foundation and Janus Films, in association with the BFI National Archive, ITV Studios Global Entertainment Ltd., the Museum of Modern Art, and Romulus Films
NEW Video Essay on the Olivier/Korda films by film academic Adrian Smith
NEW Interview with author Guy Adams on the films of Laurence Olivier
Original Intermission Cards
TV Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Stills Gallery
Aspect Ratio 1.66:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles

https://viavision.com.au/shop/laurence- ... n-413-415/

[Eric Paddon]

I decided on the Carroll Baker set only because finally I can see Nancy Kovack's brief appearance in "Sylvia!"

[John Johnson]

Gidget – The Complete Series (1965) – Imprint Television #20
SURF’S UP WITH GIDGET IN HIGH-DEFINITION!

One of the most memorable TV series of the 60s surfs onto Blu-ray for the first time worldwide!

Starring acclaimed Oscar-winning actress Sally Field in one of her earliest screen roles as Francine Elizabeth “Gidget” Lawrence, an irrepressible Southern California teenager who loves to surf and longs for romance.

Don Porter stars as her father Russell Lawrence, guiding Gidget through the ups and downs of her teenage life, filled with sand, surf, fun, and plenty of boys.

Based on the book by author Frederick Kohner (inspired by the real-life adventures of his own teenage daughter), the Gidget character first took to the big screen in the 1959 movie Gidget and its two sequels, before this 60s series brought her to the small screen.

Featuring guest performances from acting greats including Barbara Hershey, Richard Dreyfuss, and Michael York, head back to the carefree beachside of Malibu with the original surfer girl, Gidget.

5-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 76-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.

1500 copies only.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p high-definition presentation of all 32 episodes
Limited Edition Hardbox packaging
76-page booklet featuring original Story Information for every episode
Original Extended Pilot Episode
1969 TV Movie Gidget Grows Up (standard-definition)
A Look Back at ‘Gidget’ – featurette
English Audio LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33
Optional English HOH Subtitles

https://viavision.com.au/shop/gidget-th ... vision-20/

[John Johnson]

Imprint Television #15
United by love, Darrin and Samantha Stephens may look like a classic American couple, but they have a secret that distinguishes them from their suburban neighbours – ad executive Darrin is a mortal, but Samantha is a beautiful witch. While Samantha is mostly content with living life as a mortal, her mother, Endora, cannot imagine what she sees in Darrin. Although Samantha does her best to avoid using her magical powers, sometimes she just can’t resist.

Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, and Agnes Moorehead star in the much-loved 1960s classic fantasy sitcom – and now Imprint Television brings Seasons 1 & 2 to Blu-ray for the very first time in this 15-disc collection. All 74 Season 1 & 2 episodes are presented in 1080p high-definition and LPCM 2.0 Mono sound, in the originally produced black and white picture format.

Added bonuses include colourised versions of each Season 1 & 2 episode (in standard-definition) plus NEW special features including audio commentaries and a documentary on the series.

15-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 172-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p high-definition presentation of all 74 episodes from Seasons 1 & 2, restored by Sony Television from the original elements with LPCM 2.0 Mono audio in original 1.33:1 aspect ratio and optional English HOH subtitles (on HD versions only)
Limited Edition Hardbox packaging with original opening titles animation art
172-page booklet featuring original Story Information for every episode
Option to view episodes in original black and white high-definition, or colourised standard-definition
NEW! Three Audio Commentaries by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato, Chris York (son of actor Dick York), and film & television historian Rob Ray on the pilot episode I, Darrin, Take This Witch, Samantha, Mother, Meet What’s-His-Name and A is for Aardvark
NEW! Two Audio Commentaries by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato, actor David Mandel (Adam Stephens) and film & television historian Rob Ray on Aunt Clara’s Old Flame and And Then There Were Three
NEW! Behind the Magic – Documentary about the making of the series featuring actor David Mandel (Adam Stephens), Steve Olim (Columbia Make-Up Department), Bewitched historian Herbie J Pilato, film & television historian Rob Ray, Bewitched guest star Eric Scott, and Chris York, son of Dick York.
The Magic Unveiled – 2-part featurette about the series (2005)
Bewitched, Bothered and Be-Bloopered! – featurette on continuity errors in Season 2 (2005)
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33
Optional English HOH Subtitles (on HD versions only)

https://viavision.com.au/shop/bewitched ... vision-15/

[John Johnson]

We're bringing three more Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcases to your shelves in May!
A 2000's horror reboot featuring both the Theatrical and Unrated cuts in HD, a collection of classic horror with brand NEW Special Features, and another slice of classic 50's adventure.

Tune in tomorrow for the big reveal.

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[John Johnson]

The first of Ray Harryhausen’s Sinbad trilogy, this Technicolor masterpiece features remarkable special effects and exciting mythological adventure, starring Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant and Torin Thatcher.

The legendary Sinbad sets off on a dangerous journey to the mysterious Island of Colossus. His quest is to break the spell cast over his beloved princess by a diabolical magician. But before he can save her, Sinbad must battle an awesome collection of mythical monsters, the man-eating Cyclops, a saber-wielding skeleton, a ferocious two-headed bird called the Roc and a fire-breathing dragon.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
Audio Commentary by Ray Harryhausen, visual effects experts Phil Tippet & Randall William Cook, author Steven Smith & Arnold Kuner
Remembering The 7th Voyage of Sinbad – featurette
The Harryhausen Legacy – featurette
The Music of Bernard Herrmann – featurette
Sinbad May Have Been Bad, But He’s Been Good to Me – music video
A Look Behind the Voyage – vintage featurette
This is Dynamation – featurette
Ray Harryhausen Interviewed by John Landis
Photo Gallery
Aspect Ratio 1.66:1
Audio English Dolby TrueHD
Optional English HOH Subtitles

https://viavision.com.au/shop/the-7th-v ... art-cards/



The Wolf Man Film Collection (1935 – 1946) – 3-Disc Blu-ray Limited Edition 3D Lenticular Hardcase + Art Cards
Individually numbered, limited to a maximum of 2000 units.

into the legend of the werewolf, brought to life by Lon Chaney Jr in the 1941 entry to the Universal Monsters canon.

This Limited Edition collection also includes the very first full-length werewolf film, Werewolf Of London (1935), and the 1946 film She-Wolf Of London starring June Lockhart (Meet Me In St. Louis) and Don Porter (Gidget) – both with brand NEW Audio Commentaries.

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Disc One: The Wolf Man (1941)
After his brother’s death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.

“One of the finest horror films ever made” – Leonard Maltin

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
Audio Commentary by film historian Tom Weaver
Monster by Moonlight – featurette
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. – featurette
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce – featurette
The Wolf Man archives – image gallery
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: The Lot – featurette
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Disc Two: Werewolf Of London (1935)
A strange animal attack turns a botanist into a bloodthirsty monster, in the very first full-length werewolf film!

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Audio Commentary by film historian Tim Lucas (2025)
Image Gallery
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Disc Three: She-Wolf Of London (1946)
A young heiress finds evidence suggesting that at night she acts under the influence of a family curse and has begun committing ghastly murders in a nearby park.

June Lockhart (Meet Me In St. Louis) and Don Porter (Gidget) star in this chilling classic horror.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Audio Commentary by horror film historian Tom Weaver (2025)
Image Gallery
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles

https://viavision.com.au/shop/the-wolf- ... art-cards/



2-Disc Blu-ray Limited Edition 3D Lenticular Hardcase +Art Cards
Individually numbered, limited to a maximum of 2000 units.

The 2008 reboot of the 80s slasher stars Brittany Snow, coming to Limited Edition Blu-ray with both the Theatrical and Unrated cuts in HD!

Three years after an obsessed teacher killed her family, Donna Keppel has gotten her life back together enough to attend her Senior Prom. Little does Donna know that the killer has escaped from a mental institution and will stop at nothing to reunite with her.

Featuring a score composed by Paul Haslinger of Tangerine Dream fame.

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Special Features and Technical Specs:

Disc One: Theatrical Version

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
Audio Commentary by director Nelson McCormick, and actors Brittany Snow & Johnathon Schaech
Body Count: Investigating the Murders of Prom Night
Aspect Ratio 2.40:1
Audio English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround / LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Optional English HOH Subtitles
Disc Two: Unrated Version

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
Audio Commentary by director Nelson McCormick, and actors Brittany Snow & Johnathon Schaech
Picture-in-Picture Storyboard Track
Deleted Scenes
Alternate Ending with optional Audio Commentary
Gag Reel
Bridgeport High Vikings Video Yearbook
A Night to Remember: The Making of Prom Night
Profile of a Killer
Gothic Spaces: Creating the Pacific Grand Hotel
Prom Night Photo Album: Real Prom Stories from the Cast
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spot
Aspect Ratio 2.40:1
Audio English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround / LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Optional English HOH Subtitles

https://viavision.com.au/shop/prom-nigh ... art-cards/

[AndyDursin]

These boxed up Blu-Ray reissues with a bunch of postcards is seriously unexciting.

[John Johnson]

These boxed up Blu-Ray reissues with a bunch of postcards is seriously unexciting.

Possibly.

I'm waiting for the UFO boxset, which is now expected on 23rd April.

[AndyDursin]

Sadly these are not only NOT remasters of Wind and the Lion & Man Who Would be King, but these will be the old Sony HD masters available outside the US. Although they arent terrible, the Warner released transfers we have here are better.

[John Johnson]

Via Vision have now started to ship pre-orders for Gerry Anderson's UFO.

[John Johnson]

Australian label Via Vision Entertainment has informed us that it will add seven new titles to its Blu-ray catalog. They are: The Ark: Seasons One and Two (2023-2024), Martin and Lewis: Film Collection One (1951-1954), Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966), The Matchmaker (1958), The Salt Path (2024), and Oh, Canada (2024).

The Ark: Seasons One and Two

All 24 episodes from the first two seasons of the exhilarating new Sci-Fi series, The Ark, starring Christie Burke (Twilight: Breaking Dawn), Reece Ritchie (The Outpost) and Richard Fleeshman (Coronation Street).

Created by Dean Devlin, the writer of Independence Day and Stargate, with executive producer Jonathan Glassner, creator of Stargate SG-1.

One hundred years in the future, planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions on a spacecraft known as Ark One encounters a catastrophic event causing massive destruction and loss of life. With more than a year left to go before reaching their target planet, a lack of life-sustaining supplies and loss of leadership, the remaining crew must become the best versions of themselves to stay on course and survive.

STREET DATE: JULY 16.

Martin and Lewis: Film Collection One

The King of Comedy and the King of Cool, the clown and the crooner, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin were the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century. Together they brought so much enjoyment for so many generations with their seemingly effortless award-winning formula of comedic talent, singing and acting.

Take a laugh-out-loud trip back to the golden age of Hollywood with six of their greatest side-splitting films, all premiering on Blu-ray for the first time worldwide:

That's My Boy (1951)
Sailor Beware (1952)
Jumping Jacks (1952)
The Caddy (1953)
Living It Up (1954)
Three Ring Circus (1954)

STREET DATE: JULY 16.

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Elvis Presley returns to Hawaii for the last time in the musical extravaganza Paradise, Hawaiian Style, also starring iconic Hammer horror favourite Suzanna Leigh and Die Hard's James Shigeta.

Directed by Michael D. Moore - the prolific second unit director behind many blockbuster hits including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Cool Runnings

Elvis takes to the skies over the island paradise of Kauai. He's a partner in a helicopter charter service. Romance, naturally, is in the air for the King... but his business may be grounded. A threatened suspension of his pilot's license means he may have to kiss his assets goodbye.

STREET DATE: JULY 16.

The Five Pennies

The true story of one of the most influential Jazz musicians of the 20th century, Red Nichols, featuring an all star cast including Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Harry Guardino and Bob Crosby, as well as the brilliant Louis Armstrong as himself.

Nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Musical Scoring, Best Original Song, Best Cinematography and Best Costumes.

Red Nichols moves from his small town to New York with dreams of becoming a jazz musician. Red achieves his dreams, but is forced to choose between his family and his successful career.

STREET DATE: JULY 16.

The Matchmaker

Hollywood legends Shirley Booth, Anthony Perkins and Shirley MacLaine star in the hilarious romcom The Matchmaker - based on iconic playwright Thornton Wilder's 1955 play of the same name, which also served as inspiration for the hit Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!

Matchmaker Dolly Levi (Shirley Booth), who is always good at arranging things primarily matrimonial and has now set her sights on the domestic affairs of one Mr. Vandergelder (Paul Ford), a cold-hearted local store owner. The difference this time, however, is that she plans to be the one to marry him!

STREET DATE: JULY 16.

The Salt Path

Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) and Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus) star in this incredible biographical drama, based on the highly acclaimed 2018 memoir by Raynor Winn.

Directed by Tony Award-winning theatre director Marianne Elliott, making her screen directorial debut with this remarkable true story.

Experience the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn's 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination. THE SALT PATH is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.

STREET DATE: JULY 16.

Oh, Canada

Richard Gere, Uma Thurman and Jacob Elordi star in the emotional and gripping new indie drama Oh, Canada, from the acclaimed writer of Taxi Driver, Paul Schrader.

Fiery but feeling his years and his illness, ailing filmmaker Leonard Fife (Richard Gere) wants to tell his life story, unfiltered, before it's too late. As the director of lauded documentary exposés, he has much to be proud of, but his avoidance of the Vietnam War draft and his past relationships harbor thorny truths. Finally choosing to reveal the truth and lies in his life and career, Leonard sits for an extended filmed interview with his former student Malcolm (Michael Imperioli), charging ahead with candid stories about his younger self (Jacob Elordi) in the fractious 1960s and beyond. At Leonard's insistence, his wife and indispensable partner, Emma (Uma Thurman), hears it all. Leonard's successes are held up against his failings - the fibs held up against the facts - and as the man in full is cleansed of the myth, Leonard must confront what is left.

STREET DATE: JULY 16.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=36321

[John Johnson]

Australian label Imprint Films has informed us that it will release on Blu-ray TV Movie of the Week: Collection 3 (1966-1976). The three-disc box set is scheduled to arrive on the market on June 25.

BOX SET CONTENT:

FAME IS THE NAME OF THE GAME (1966)

Award-winning director Stuart Rosenberg (Cool Hand Luke) directed this chilling mystery starring Tony Franciosa, Jack Klugman, Susan St. James, and Robert Duvall. Jeff Dillon, a top feature writer and political analyst for Fame Magazine, discovers the corpse of a young woman with an address book in her hand, and decides to investigate her murder. Based on the book One Woman by Tiffany Thayer, this made-for-television film launched the TV series The Name Of The Game.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW Audio Commentary by screenwriter and film historian Gary Gerani
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
BRIAN'S SONG (1971)

Hollywood legends James Caan and Billy Dee Williams star in this moving biopic, receiving widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. It is often referenced as one of the greatest television films ever made, and a key entry for fans of sports drama. Brian's Song tells the true story of two professional football players for the Chicago Bears, Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, and their unbreakable bond when Piccolo is stricken with malignant cancer.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
Audio Commentary by actors James Caan and Billy Dee Williams
Gale Sayers: First and Goal - featurette
Promotional Trailer
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
A MATTER OF WIFE... AND DEATH (1976)

Rod Taylor takes over the role of private detective Shamus McCoy, originated by Burt Reynbolds in Shamus (1973). After witnessing his former associate being blown up in his car, part time private eye, part time pool hustler, and full time ladies' man Shamus finds himself in the middle of a major gambling ring.

Technical Specs:
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature


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[John Johnson]

Release date 16th July. To be honest, I don't think I've ever seen this series. It ran for two seasons, perhaps one of the others here remember the series.Prior to this release, the series was also released in France.





Dr. Michael Rhodes is a college professor with an interest in the paranormal. He and his assistant Nancy spend much of their time investigating mysteries involving extra-sensory perception, spirits, possessions, and other such experiences.

Every episode of the forgotten 1972 paranormal thriller series starring beloved television host & actor Gary Collins and soap actress Catherine Ferrar!

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[jkholm]

I just watched the TV movie Sweet Sweet Rachel, which served as a sort of pilot for this show, (with a different cast) a few months ago.