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    Blu-ray A America - Shout! Factory [2021 Release]
    4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition
    Scream Factory

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
    * The Film (in 2160p)

    DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
    * The Film (in 1080p)
    Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Roddy Piper (2005)
    "Independent Thoughts" 2012 interview with writer/director John Carpenter 2012 (10:07)
    "Woman of Mystery" 2012 interview with actress Meg Foster (5:20)
    "Watch, Look, Listen: The Sights and Sounds of 'They Live'" 2012 featurette (11:14)
    "'They Live' Panel Discussion" featurette (20:23)
    "Man vs. Aliens" 2012 interview with actor Keith David (11:13)
    "Making Of" 1988 EPK featurette (8:02)
    Photo Gallery (2:17)
    "Never-Before-Seen Footage" (2:35)
    TV Spots (1:55)
    Theatrical Trailer (1:57)
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Picture Format:
    1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Both discs feature a 4K restoration.
    Comes with a slipcase.
    If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive your choice of free limited edition poster, a NECA action figure of Frank, or a Sacred Bones 7” bubble gum pink vinyl. You can also buy all 3 exclusive items together with the release in a bundle.

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    Blu-ray A Canada - Shout! Factory [2021 Release]
    4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition
    Scream Factory

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
    * The Film (in 2160p)

    DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
    * The Film (in 1080p)
    Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Roddy Piper (2005)
    "Independent Thoughts" 2012 interview with writer/director John Carpenter 2012 (10:07)
    "Woman of Mystery" 2012 interview with actress Meg Foster (5:20)
    "Watch, Look, Listen: The Sights and Sounds of 'They Live'" 2012 featurette (11:14)
    "'They Live' Panel Discussion" featurette (20:23)
    "Man vs. Aliens" 2012 interview with actor Keith David (11:13)
    "Making Of" 1988 EPK featurette (8:02)
    Photo Gallery (2:17)
    "Never-Before-Seen Footage" (2:35)
    TV Spots (1:55)
    Theatrical Trailer (1:57)
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Picture Format:
    1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Both discs feature a 4K restoration.
    Comes with a slipcase.
    If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive your choice of free limited edition poster, a NECA action figure of Frank, or a Sacred Bones 7” bubble gum pink vinyl. You can also buy all 3 exclusive items together with the release in a bundle.

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    Blu-ray B Germany - Studio Canal [2018 Release]
    Limited Soundtrack Edition

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
    * The Film (in 2160p)

    DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
    * The Film (in 1080p)
    Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Roddy Piper (2005)

    DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
    "Subversion: Exposing John Carpenter's They Live" 2018 documentary (1080p, 47:00)
    Original 1988 EPK: The Making of They Live (SD, 8:02)
    John Carpenter Profile (SD, 2:47)
    Meg Foster Profile (SD, 2:24)
    Roddy Piper Profile (SD, 2:11)
    Fake Commercials in the Film (SD, 2:34)
    TV Spots (SD, 1:56)
    Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery (2:17, 1080p)
    "Independent Thoughts with John Carpenter" 2012 interview (1080p, 10:07)
    "Women of Mystery" 2012 interview With Meg Foster (1080p, 5:20)
    "Man VS Aliens" 2012 interview With Keith David (1080p, 11:12)

    DISC FOUR (John Carpenter Soundtrack CD)
    1: "Prologue Broadcast" (1:49)
    2: "Coming To L.A." (4:02)
    3: "A Message" (2:39)
    4: "The Siege Of Justiceville" (5:40)
    5: "Return To Church" (1:26)
    6: "All Out Of Bubble Gum" (2:40)
    7: "Back To The Street" (2:24)
    8: "Kidnapped" (3:31)
    9: "Transient Hotel" (2:17)
    10: "Underground" (3:22)
    11: "Wake Up" (3:26)
    12: "Chew Bubble Gum And Kick Ass" (0:19)
    13: "Sunglasses On" (2:49)
    14: "Back Alley" (2:38)
    15: "Transport Station" (2:18)
    16: "Tunnel" (2:06)
    17: "Holly's Hill" (2:41)
    18: "Roll Away" (1:18)
    19: "Get Me Out" (1:52)
    20: "Portal" (1:39)
    21: "Out The Window/L.A. Blues" (2:49)
    22: "All Out Of Bubble Gum" (film)" (3:45)
    23: "TV Signal" (3:20)
    24: "Underground" (film)" (7:06)
    25: "Commercial Break" (0:45)
    26: "Car Commercial" (0:22)
    27: "Press On Nails" (0:49)
    28: "The Cheese Dip" (0:35)
    29: "They Live" (3:33)
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH, French, German
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Picture Format:
    1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
    English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
    French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
    German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Steelbook
  • Notes:
    Also includes:
    - Poster (Featuring the same picture that's used for the boxart)
    - 5 Postcards featuring scenes from the film
    - 48-page collector's booklet with foreword by Kim Newman, plus a Q&A With Director John Carpenter, Soundtrack listing, Production Notes, Cast Biographies, Stills from the film and a re-print of an article from Starlog issue no136 - November 1988.
    Discs 1-3 have the option of English, French or German menus.
    The box erroneously states the Aspect Ratio to be 2:35:1: when it is actually 2:40:1.
    Discs 1 & 2 default to the English LPCM 2.0 Stereo soundtrack.
    Discs 1 & 2 use the 2018 4K remaster by Studio Canal that was supervised and approved by the film's DoP, Gary B. Kibbe.
    Disc 1 supports HDR and Dolby Vision.
    If the French or German menus are selected, the "Original EPK: The Making Of They Live" featurette is re-named to just "Making Of".
    Disc 3 has no setup menu, thus the subtitles have to be selected via your remote.

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    Blu-ray B United Kingdom - Studio Canal [2018 Release]
    4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
    * The Film (in 2160p)

    DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
    * The Film (in 1080p)
    Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Roddy Piper (2005)

    DISC TWO
    "Subversion: Exposing John Carpenter's They Live" 2018 documentary (1080p, 47:00)
    Original 1988 EPK: The Making Of They Live (SD, 8:02)
    John Carpenter Profile (SD, 2:47)
    Meg Foster Profile (SD, 2:24)
    Roddy Piper Profile (SD, 2:11)
    Fake Commercials In The Film (SD, 2:34)
    TV Spots (SD, 1:56)
    Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery (2:17, 1080p)
    "Independent Thoughts With John Carpenter" 2012 interview (1080p, 10:07)
    "Women of Mystery" 2012 interview With Meg Foster (1080p, 5:20)
    "Man VS Aliens" 2012 interview With Keith David (1080p, 11:12)

    DISC FOUR (John Carpenter Soundtrack CD)
    1: "Prologue Broadcast" (1:49)
    2: "Coming To L.A." (4:02)
    3: "A Message" (2:39)
    4: "The Siege Of Justiceville" (5:40)
    5: "Return To Church" (1:26)
    6: "All Out Of Bubble Gum" (2:40)
    7: "Back To The Street" (2:24)
    8: "Kidnapped" (3:31)
    9: "Transient Hotel" (2:17)
    10: "Underground" (3:22)
    11: "Wake Up" (3:26)
    12: "Chew Bubble Gum And Kick Ass" (0:19)
    13: "Sunglasses On" (2:49)
    14: "Back Alley" (2:38)
    15: "Transport Station" (2:18)
    16: "Tunnel" (2:06)
    17: "Holly's Hill" (2:41)
    18: "Roll Away" (1:18)
    19: "Get Me Out" (1:52)
    20: "Portal" (1:39)
    21: "Out The Window/L.A. Blues" (2:49)
    22: "All Out Of Bubble Gum" (film)" (3:45)
    23: "TV Signal" (3:20)
    24: "Underground" (film)" (7:06)
    25: "Commercial Break" (0:45)
    26: "Car Commercial" (0:22)
    27: "Press On Nails" (0:49)
    28: "The Cheese Dip" (0:35)
    29: "They Live" (3:33)
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH, French, German
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Picture Format:
    1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
    English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
    French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
    German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    Features a 4K restoration from the negative supervised by director of photography Gary Kibbe.
    Also includes:
    - Poster (Featuring the same picture that's used for the boxart)
    - 5 Postcards featuring scenes from the film
    - 48-page collector's booklet with foreword by Kim Newman, plus a Q&A With Director John Carpenter, Soundtrack listing, Production Notes, Cast Biographies, Stills from the film and a re-print of an article from Starlog issue no136 - November 1988.
    Discs 1-3 have the option of English, French or German menus.
    The box erroneously states the Aspect Ratio to be 2:35:1: when it is actually 2:40:1.
    The box does not mention either the French or German Subtitles.
    Discs 1 & 2 default to the English LPCM 2.0 Stereo soundtrack.
    Discs 1 & 2 use the 2018 4K remaster by Studio Canal that was supervised and approved by the film's DoP, Gary B. Kibbe.
    Disc 1 supports HDR and Dolby Vision.
    If the French or German menus are selected, the "Original EPK: The Making Of They Live" featurette is re-named to just "Making Of".
    Disc 3 has no setup menu, thus the subtitles have to be selected via your remote.
    Discs 3 & 4 are not mentioned on the box and it is implied that all the extras are on Disc 2. The Poster, booklet and postcards are not mentioned either.
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