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Dark Crystal (The) (Blu-ray) (1982)
Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.Director: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Gary Kurtz
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track - BD Exclusive
"The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Skektek's Crystal Challenge" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes
- Play All (22:56):
-- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18) - BD Exclusive
-- Emperor's Deathbed (1:55)
-- The New Emperor (5:00)
-- Aughra & Yen (5:32)
-- Podling Village (0:51)
-- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:52)
-- Fountain of Youth (3:24)
-- Presenting Kira (2:02)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:50)
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes:
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:25)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
BD Live
Bonus Trailers for "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep", "Open Season", "Open Season 2", "Monster House", "Surf's Up" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" -
Subtitles:English, English HoH, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Portuguese Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in The Brian Ford Art Edition double feature with "The Labyrinth".
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track
"The Myth, Magic and Henson Legacy" featurette (10:27) [1080p]
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes (with "Play all" option) (36:41)
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:23)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:48)
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes (with "Play All" option) (22:49)
- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18)
- Emperor's Deathbed (1:53)
- The New Emperor (4:59)
- Aughra & Jen (5:31)
- Podling Village (0:50)
- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:51)
- Fountain of Youth (3:22)
- Presenting Kira (2:01)
10 Storyboards [1080p]
Photo Galleries [1080p]
- Character Illustrations (10 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Ur-ru (16 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Skeksis (16 pictures)
Teaser Trailer (0:37) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (1:19) [1080p] -
Subtitles:Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, English HoH, French, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian) Portuguese (European), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin), Thai, Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Digibook
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Notes:Features a restored 4K transfer from the original camera negative.
Comes with a 30-page booklet including rare archival photos and behind-the-scenes stories and a Movies Anywhere digital code. -
Special thanks to Rewind user Mikael_Pitkänen for providing these specifications.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual Designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track - BD Exclusive
"The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Skektek's Crystal Challenge" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes:
- Play All (22:56):
-- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18) - BD Exclusive
-- Emperor's Deathbed (1:55)
-- The New Emperor (5:00)
-- Aughra & Yen (5:32)
-- Podling Village (0:51)
-- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:52)
-- Fountain of Youth (3:24)
-- Presenting Kira (2:02)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:50)
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes:
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:25)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
BD Live -
Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English HoH, Finnish, French, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
German Dolby TrueHD 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track - BD Exclusive
"The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Skektek's Crystal Challenge" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes
- Play All (22:56):
-- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18) - BD Exclusive
-- Emperor's Deathbed (1:55)
-- The New Emperor (5:00)
-- Aughra & Yen (5:32)
-- Podling Village (0:51)
-- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:52)
-- Fountain of Youth (3:24)
-- Presenting Kira (2:02)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:50)
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes:
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:25)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
BD Live
Bonus Trailers for "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep", "Open Season", "Open Season 2", "Monster House", "Surf's Up" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" -
Subtitles:English, English HoH, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Portuguese Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track
"The Myth, Magic and Henson Legacy" featurette (10:27) [1080p]
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes (with "Play all" option) (36:41)
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:23)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:48)
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes (with "Play All" option) (22:49)
- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18)
- Emperor's Deathbed (1:53)
- The New Emperor (4:59)
- Aughra & Jen (5:31)
- Podling Village (0:50)
- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:51)
- Fountain of Youth (3:22)
- Presenting Kira (2:01)
10 Storyboards [1080p]
Photo Galleries [1080p]
- Character Illustrations (10 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Ur-ru (16 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Skeksis (16 pictures)
Teaser Trailer (0:37) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (1:19) [1080p] -
Subtitles:Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, English HoH, French, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian) Portuguese (European), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin), Thai, Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Digibook
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Notes:Features a restored 4K transfer from the original camera negative.
Comes with a 30-page booklet including rare archival photos and behind-the-scenes stories and a Movies Anywhere digital code. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track - BD Exclusive
"The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Skektek's Crystal Challenge" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes
- Play All (22:56):
-- Introduction by Screenwriter David Odell (2:18) - BD Exclusive
-- Emperor's Deathbed (1:55)
-- The New Emperor (5:00)
-- Aughra & Yen (5:32)
-- Podling Village (0:51)
-- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:52)
-- Fountain of Youth (3:24)
-- Presenting Kira (2:02)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:50)
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes:
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:25)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
BD Live -
Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English HoH, Finnish, French, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
German Dolby TrueHD 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track - BD Exclusive
"The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Skektek's Crystal Challenge" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes:
- Play All (22:56):
-- Introduction by Screenwriter David Odell (2:18) - BD Exclusive
-- Emperor's Deathbed (1:55)
-- The New Emperor (5:00)
-- Aughra & Yen (5:32)
-- Podling Village (0:51)
-- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:52)
-- Fountain of Youth (3:24)
-- Presenting Kira (2:02)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:50)
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes:
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:25)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
BD Live -
Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English HoH, Finnish, French, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
German Dolby TrueHD 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track
"The Myth, Magic and Henson Legacy" featurette (10:27) [1080p]
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes (with "Play all" option) (36:41)
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:23)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:48)
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes (with "Play All" option) (22:49)
- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18)
- Emperor's Deathbed (1:53)
- The New Emperor (4:59)
- Aughra & Jen (5:31)
- Podling Village (0:50)
- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:51)
- Fountain of Youth (3:22)
- Presenting Kira (2:01)
10 Storyboards [1080p]
Photo Galleries [1080p]
- Character Illustrations (10 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Ur-ru (16 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Skeksis (16 pictures)
Teaser Trailer (0:37) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (1:19) [1080p] -
Subtitles:Danish, English, English HoH, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.40:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K transfer from the original camera negative.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track - BD Exclusive
"The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Skektek's Crystal Challenge" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes:
- Play All (22:56):
-- Introduction by Screenwriter David Odell (2:18) - BD Exclusive
-- Emperor's Deathbed (1:55)
-- The New Emperor (5:00)
-- Aughra & Yen (5:32)
-- Podling Village (0:51)
-- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:52)
-- Fountain of Youth (3:24)
-- Presenting Kira (2:02)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:50)
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes:
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:25)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
BD Live -
Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English HoH, Finnish, French, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
German Dolby TrueHD 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track
"The Myth, Magic and Henson Legacy" featurette (10:27) [1080p]
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes (with "Play all" option) (36:41)
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:23)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:48)
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes (with "Play All" option) (22:49)
- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18)
- Emperor's Deathbed (1:53)
- The New Emperor (4:59)
- Aughra & Jen (5:31)
- Podling Village (0:50)
- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:51)
- Fountain of Youth (3:22)
- Presenting Kira (2:01)
10 Storyboards [1080p]
Photo Galleries [1080p]
- Character Illustrations (10 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Ur-ru (16 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Skeksis (16 pictures)
Teaser Trailer (0:37) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (1:19) [1080p] -
Subtitles:Danish, English, English HoH, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.40:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K transfer from the original camera negative.
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track - BD Exclusive
"The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Skektek's Crystal Challenge" Interactive Game - BD Exclusive
"Original Skeksis Language " test scenes
- Play All (22:56):
-- Introduction by Screenwriter David Odell (2:18) - BD Exclusive
-- Emperor's Deathbed (1:55)
-- The New Emperor (5:00)
-- Aughra & Yen (5:32)
-- Podling Village (0:51)
-- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:52)
-- Fountain of Youth (3:24)
-- Presenting Kira (2:02)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:50)
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes:
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:25)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
BD Live -
Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English HoH, Finnish, French, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
German Dolby TrueHD 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
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Extras:Storyboard Picture-in-Picture Track
"The Myth, Magic and Henson Legacy" featurette (10:27) [1080p]
"The World of The Dark Crystal" vintage documentary (57:26)
"Reflections of The Dark Crystal" featurettes (with "Play all" option) (36:41)
- Light on the Path of Creation (20:23)
- Shard of Illusion (16:18)
Deleted Funeral Scenes (3:48)
"Original Skeksis Language" test scenes (with "Play All" option) (22:49)
- Introduction by screenwriter David Odell (2:18)
- Emperor's Deathbed (1:53)
- The New Emperor (4:59)
- Aughra & Jen (5:31)
- Podling Village (0:50)
- Aughra & the Skeksis (1:51)
- Fountain of Youth (3:22)
- Presenting Kira (2:01)
10 Storyboards [1080p]
Photo Galleries [1080p]
- Character Illustrations (10 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Ur-ru (16 pictures)
- Character Drawings & Profiles: The Skeksis (16 pictures)
Teaser Trailer (0:37) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (1:19) [1080p] -
Subtitles:Danish, English, English HoH, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.40:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K transfer from the original camera negative.
Comes with a 30-page booklet including rare archival photos and behind-the-scenes stories and a digital code. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Anniversary Editions include a new featurette and trailers, though loses the interactive games from the standard editions.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL 35th Anniversary Edition America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL 35th Anniversary Edition Canada- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL France- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL 35th Anniversary Edition Germany- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL Holland- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL 35th Anniversary Edition Scandinavia- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
- Blu-ray ALL 35th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (93:07).
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Comparison added by Frank_Vincent on 02/09/09
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 06/06/21UPDATE LOG:
18/09/16: additions of Australia, Germany, capsaholic.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
07/03/18: Added UK 35th.
19/03/18: Addition of the US Anniversary Edition.
06/06/21: Added Canada x2, Germany 35, Scandinavia 35.
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