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Escape from New York (Blu-ray 4K) (1981)
1997: New York City is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.Director: John Carpenter
Year of Copyright: 1981
Year of Production: 1980
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
(1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:28)
Trailers From Hell – Filmmaker Neil Marshall On Escape From New York (2:33)
Radio Spot (0:30)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:00) [1080i 60]
"Scoring the Escape: A Discussion with Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape from New York" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"On Set with John Carpenter: The Images of Escape from New York" 2015 interview with still photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker (10:50)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
"My Night on Set" 2015 interview with filmmaker David DeCoteau (5:02)
Deleted Scene:
- The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence (with optional 2003 audio commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell) (10:46)
Photo Galleries: [1080i 60]
- Movie Stills and Behind the Scenes Photos (141 images) (12:02)
- Posters and Lobby Cards (47 images) (4:12)
Theatrical Trailers (2:46 in total):
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663222913
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Notes:All extras are in 1080p, except where noted.
Both discs feature a 2018 4K restoration by StudioCanal.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free limited edition poster (sold out as of March 19, 2022).
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last.
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster, an enamel pin set, and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2) Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:35)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2018 featurette (15:24)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” (10:46)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” with optional commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (10:52)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: Visual Effects" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
Photo Gallery (11:51)
Original Trailers (2:46) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Blu-ray 4K is region ALL.
The standard Blu-rays are region B.
Packaging mistakenly states including German audio and subtitles. -
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Subtitles:English HoH, French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Part of a 4-film 4-disc set which includes "Escape from New York", "Prince of Darkness", "They Live", and "The Fog".
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
(1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:28)
Trailers From Hell – Filmmaker Neil Marshall On Escape From New York (2:33)
Radio Spot (0:30)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:00) [1080i 60]
"Scoring the Escape: A Discussion with Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape from New York" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"On Set with John Carpenter: The Images of Escape from New York" 2015 interview with still photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker (10:50)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
"My Night on Set" 2015 interview with filmmaker David DeCoteau (5:02)
Deleted Scene:
- The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence (with optional 2003 audio commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell) (10:46)
Photo Galleries: [1080i 60]
- Movie Stills and Behind the Scenes Photos (141 images) (12:02)
- Posters and Lobby Cards (47 images) (4:12)
Theatrical Trailers (2:46 in total):
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in 1080p, except where noted.
Both discs feature a 2018 4K restoration by StudioCanal.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free limited edition poster (sold out as of March 19, 2022).
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last.
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster, an enamel pin set, and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
2) Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:35)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2018 featurette (15:24)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” (10:46)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” with optional commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (10:52)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: Visual Effects" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
Photo Gallery (11:51)
Original Trailers (2:46) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:The Blu-ray 4K is region ALL.
The standard Blu-rays are region B.
Also available in a 4-film 12-disc Coffret John Carpenter Steelbook set which includes "Escape from New York", "Prince of Darkness", "They Live", and "The Fog". -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and camera operator Dean Cundey (2015)
4) Audio Commentary with movie journalists Kai-Oliver Derks an Alexander Büttner
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and camera operator Dean Cundey (2015)
4) Audio Commentary with movie journalists Kai-Oliver Derks an Alexander Büttner
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape From New York" 2015 featurette (14:28)
"Scoring the Escape - A Discussion With Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:01)
The Original Opening Credits (10:48)
Interview with Kurt Russell (in English with no subtitles) (7:04)
Teasers and Trailer (in English with no subtitles) (with Play All option) (7:22 in total):
- Teaser #1 (1:42)
- Teaser #2 (1:04)
- Trailer (2:12)
- Snake Bites (2:24)
Start-up Trailer:
- "The BFG" (2:19)
Bonus Trailers (in German) (with Play All option) (10:06 in total):
- "Bullet to the Head" (1:46)
- "Parker" (1:59)
- "Fantastic Four" (2015) (2:36)
- "Look Who's Back" (1:04)
- "Need for Speed" (1:32)
- "Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments" (1:09)
Bonus Trailer:
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Subtitles:4K: English, German (optional)
Blu-ray: German HoH -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):4K:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Blu-ray:
English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
German DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Blu-ray 4K is region ALL.
The standard Blu-rays are region B.
The 4th commentary is in German without subtitles.
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Subtitles:English, German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Part of a 4-film 4-disc set which includes "Escape from New York", "Prince of Darkness", "They Live", and "The Fog".
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and camera operator Dean Cundey (2015)
4) Audio Commentary with movie journalists Kai-Oliver Derks an Alexander Büttner
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
2) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and camera operator Dean Cundey (2015)
4) Audio Commentary with movie journalists Kai-Oliver Derks an Alexander Büttner -
Subtitles:English and German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:The Blu-ray 4K is region ALL.
The standard Blu-rays are region B.
The 4th commentary is in German without subtitles.
All other commentaries are in English with optional German subtitles.
Includes a 24-page booklet featuring writing by Markus Haage.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
2) Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:35)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2018 featurette (15:24)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” (10:46)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” with optional commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (10:52)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: Visual Effects" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
Photo Gallery (11:51)
Original Trailers (2:46)
DISC FOUR (Soundtrack CD)
1. Main Title (3:54)
2. The Bank Robbery (3:30)
3. Prison Introduction (0:21)
4. Over The Wall / Airforce One (2:23)
5. He's Still Alive / Romero (2:13)
6. Snake' Plissken (1:41)
7. Orientation (1:48)
8. Tell Him (1:46)
9. Engulfed Cathedral (Debussy) (3:33)
10. Across the Roof (1:17)
11. Descent Into New York (3:38)
12. Back to the Pod - Version #1 (1:35)
13. Everyone's Coming To New York (2:25)
14. Don't Go Down There (0:20)
15. Back to the Pod - Version #2 / The Crazies Come Out (2:09)
16. I Heard You Were Dead (0:09)
17. Arrival At The Library (1:06)
18. You Are The Duke Of New York (0:17)
19. The Duke Arrives / Barricade (3:35)
20. President At The Train (2:29)
21. Who Are You? (0:28)
22. Police Action (2:27)
23. Romero And The President (1:44)
24. The President Is Gone (1:54)
25. 69th Street Bridge (2:44)
26. Over The Wall (3:42)
27. The Name Is Plissken (0:25)
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Subtitles:English HoH and French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a deluxe case which includes a poster, 5 artcards, and a 48 page book.
The Blu-ray 4K is region ALL.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
1) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
2) Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
3) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:35)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2018 featurette (15:24)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” (10:46)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” with optional commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (10:52)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: Visual Effects" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
Photo Gallery (11:51)
Original Trailers (2:46) -
Subtitles:English HoH and French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Blu-ray 4K is region ALL.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian releases have a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and the best of extras.
The Australian, French, and UK 3-disc releases have an exclusive featurette.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (99:05)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (99:10).
- Blu-ray ALL Quadruple Feature Australia- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (99:10).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (99:05)
- Blu-ray ALL France- Studio Canal - No cuts (99:10).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Constantin Film - No cuts (99:05).
- Blu-ray ALL John Carpenter Collection Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (99:05).
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Piece of Art Edition Germany- Birnenblatt - No cuts (99:05).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (99:10).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (99:10).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 29/11/18
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 10/03/23UPDATE LOG:
29/11/18: Initial entry.
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18/06/21: Dates.
02/01/22: Added France, UK 3 disc, Australia, Germany.
23/01/22: Fixed caps-a-holic link.
20/05/22: Addition of the US release.
27/06/22: Addition of the Canada - Shout! Factory and minor improvements to US Shout! Factory.
10/03/23: Added Australia Quad, Germany JCC, Germany Constantin.
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