Posted Thu Aug 29, 2024 at 09:33 AM PDT by Tom Landy
The Australian distributor is preparing 4K UHD limited edition releases of Sam Peckinpah's Convoy (1978), Richard Attenborough's A Bridge Too Far (1977), Stephan Elliott's The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), and The NeverEnding Story (1984) - which will be arriving on November 27.
Throughout the week Australia's Via Vision Entertainment's Imprint Films label has been teasing physical media collectors with new announcements, one day at a time. We now have the full list and it's a collection of heavy hitters and fan favorites to make space for!
Convoy - 4K UHD Imprint Films Limited Edition (Australian Import)
Convoy (1978) Imprint Collection #368
Make way for Sam Peckinpah’s 1978 action-comedy, now roaring onto 4K UHD in a NEW 4K restoration.
Kris Kristofferson stars as Martin ‘Rubber Duck’ Penwald, forced to go on the run after an encounter with corrupt Sheriff 'Dirty' Lyle Wallace (Ernest Borgnine). As other truckers hear the news, the decision is made to form a mile-long ‘convoy’, to take a stand against the abusive sheriff and the problematic 55mp/h speed limit. Teeming with explosive cargo, a highly public standoff escalates to a point of no return…
Also starring Ali MacGraw, Burt Young, Franklyn Ajaye and Madge Sinclair, this thrilling film was Peckinpah’s most commercially successful venture. Although Peckinpah's rough cut was rejected by EMI and is now lost, we are proud to include a 115 minute Extended Cut on a bonus Blu-ray disc in our release, featuring five extra minutes of footage.
Our strictly Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox is jam-packed with brand NEW Special Features that delve into the history of this classic piece of film history with Peckinpah scholar Mike Siegel and expert contributors.
“Back in 1978, CONVOY was the very first Peckinpah film I ever saw, hence I have a soft spot in my heart for it. It was a very troubled production which gave me the opportunity to create hours of supplements to preserve its chaotic, interesting and even entertaining backstory for future generations. With the new 4K restoration, the extra footage and new supplements, this will be the ultimate home video release for CONVOY, for all time.” - Mike Siegel
A Bridge Too Far - 4K UHD Imprint Films Limited Edition (Australian Import)
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
“We’re going to fly thirty-five thousand men three hundred miles and drop them behind enemy lines. It’ll be the largest airborne operation ever mounted.”
To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of infamous World War II mission ‘Operation Market Garden’ (September 1944), we are proud to announce the newly scanned and restored 4K UHD release of Richard Attenborough’s 1977 epic, A BRIDGE TOO FAR.
Shot on location in the Netherlands, this BAFTA-winning film is one of the great WWII epics, based on the book by Cornelius Ryan, and assembled an enormous league of screen legends: Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Elliott Gould, Edward Fox, Gene Hackman, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O’Neal, Robert Redford, and Liv Ullmann.
This brand NEW 4K Dolby Vision restoration comes loaded with brand NEW and archival Special Features, and is housed in a strictly Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox with an exclusive booklet.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the iconic Australian musical comedy, now making its worldwide debut on 4K UHD with Dolby Vision, fully restored by Imprint Films, supervised by director Stephan Elliott.
They came. They conquered. They looked fabulous. This colourful, moving extravaganza was a box-office smash, starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, and Guy Pearce, as three drag performers braving the vast, rugged Australian outback.
An Academy Award winner for Costume Design, Priscilla is a hilarious, glittery classic, filled with iconic pop hits from the Village People, ABBA, Gloria Gaynor and many more.
Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray 3-Disc 3D Lenticular Hardbox with art cards and booklet, plus hours of Special Features - including brand NEW Interviews, the 2015 feature documentary Between a Frock and a Hard Place, and hours of archival featurettes.
The NeverEnding Story (1984) – 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Imprint Collection #365
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most beloved films of all time in this Limited Edition definitive set, a 5-disc journey into the depths of the wonderland world of Fantasia, based on the book by Michael Ende.
Our strictly Limited Edition Replica Storybook packaging is crafted with high-quality leatherette, adorned with the iconic Auryn emblem, die-cast metallic ornamentation, red and white ribbons, gold-foiled stamping and embossed detailing exactly as seen in the film. It is magnetically sealed to ensure it stays closed.
This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 29.5 x 37cm, weighing in at 2.4kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:
Rediscover the Original US Theatrical Cut and its timeless soundtrack, fully restored and making its worldwide debut on 4K UHD with Dolby Vision, and on Blu-ray. This epic package also includes the German Extended Cut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, a must-see experience for NeverEnding enthusiasts.
Dive inside the pages with Lisa Downs’ extraordinary 2024 feature-length documentary Life After NeverEnding Story, as well as brand NEW featurettes and Audio Commentary, and hours of extensive archival features.
We are only pressing this exclusive Limited Edition set once, available now for pre-order.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Disc One: Original US Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD
Disc Two: Original US Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray
Disc Three: German Extended Cut on 4K UHD
Disc Four: German Extended Cut on Blu-ray
Disc Five: Life After NeverEnding Story (2024 feature-length documentary) on Blu-ray
Pre-orders for Imprint's November 4K releases are now live!
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