101 Films

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rob4

Is this the one where they just use stacks of footage from the original to pad out the sequel?

The sequel is almost entirely original material; it isn't like Silent Night, Deadly Night or The Hills Have Eyes sequels.

[peter alex]

according to the BBFC the first one is also getting a cinema release as well.

[Susan Foreman]

'FernGully: The Last Rainforest' (1992) - Blu-Ray pre-order available from 101 Films direct - UK$15:00

Release date: August 5

"There's magic in the rainforest and it's called FernGully!

Deep in the heart of the forest awaits a paradise filled with tiny sprites, winged fairies and tree spirits who all live in joyful harmony. But when their home is threatened by humans, one courageous sprite gives her all to save it!

Featuring the voice talents of an all-star cast - including Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong - FERNGULLY is a fantastical adventure into a world you'll want to visit again and again!"

Special features:

• Introduction with director Bill Kroyer
• Audio commentary with Bill Kroyer, art director Ralph Eggleston and coordinating art director Susan Kroyer
• "Seed of the Story" - Script-to-screen comparison with optional commentary by screenwriter Jim Cox
• "From Paper to Tree" - Making of featurette
• "Behind the Voice: Toxic Love" - Multi-angle scene study
• Original featurette
• "If I'm Gonna Eat Somebody (It Might as Well be You)" Music video
• Theatrical trailers and TV spots

[Susan Foreman]

'The Sword And The Sorcerer' (1982) - 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo pre-order available from 101 Films direct - UK$34.99

Release date: October 7

"101 Films presents the the legendary Albert Pyun's debut feature The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) available in the UK on 4K UHD & Blu-ray for the first time. Released at the height of the swashbuckling fantasy craze of the 1980s, the Sword and the Sorcerer was a box office success despite its poor critical reception, launching the career of B-movie icon Albert Pyun. Criminally underseen compared to some of its contemporaries, this epic adventure has all the bloody battles, valiant warriors, fair maidens and savage sorcerers to more than justify its place among the fantasy classics of the decade.

Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Can Talon rescue the beautiful princess and slay the warlock, or will he fall prey to the black magic of medieval mayhem? Lee Horsley (Matt Houston, The Hateful Eight), Kathleen Beller (Dynasty), Simon MacCorkindale (Jaws 3-D) and Richard Moll (House) star in this action-packed adventure saga, filled with brutal battles, plucky maidens, savage monsters and more!"

Limited edition Special Features:

• Rigid box packaging
• Set of art cards
• Poster featuring original artwork
• Limited edition booklet includes 'Cromwell?s Madhouse: The Sword and the Sorcerer Revisited' by Mat Colegate and 'The Sword, the Sorcerer and the Visionary' by Paul Rowlands

Extras:

• Tales of the Ancient Empire - An interview with director Albert Pyun
• A Princess' Tale - An interview with actress Kathleen Beller
• Mightier than the Sword - An interview with co-writer / co-producer John Stuckmeyer
• Master of the Blade - An interview with editor Marshall Harvey
• The Specialist and the Effects - An interview with special makeup effects artist Allan Apone
• Brothers in Arms - An interview with special effects artists the Chiodo brothers
• Dedicated to Jack Tyree, Stuntman - The cast and crew remember stuntman Jack Tyree
• Trailers From Hell - Editor Marshall Harvey on the Sword and the Sorcerer
• Theatrical trailers
• TV spot
• Still gallery

[Rob4]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

'The Sword And The Sorcerer' (1982) - 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo pre-order available from 101 Films direct - UK$34.99

Release date: October 7

"101 Films presents the the legendary Albert Pyun's debut feature The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) available in the UK on 4K UHD & Blu-ray for the first time. Released at the height of the swashbuckling fantasy craze of the 1980s, the Sword and the Sorcerer was a box office success despite its poor critical reception, launching the career of B-movie icon Albert Pyun. Criminally underseen compared to some of its contemporaries, this epic adventure has all the bloody battles, valiant warriors, fair maidens and savage sorcerers to more than justify its place among the fantasy classics of the decade.

Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Can Talon rescue the beautiful princess and slay the warlock, or will he fall prey to the black magic of medieval mayhem? Lee Horsley (Matt Houston, The Hateful Eight), Kathleen Beller (Dynasty), Simon MacCorkindale (Jaws 3-D) and Richard Moll (House) star in this action-packed adventure saga, filled with brutal battles, plucky maidens, savage monsters and more!"

Limited edition Special Features:

• Rigid box packaging
• Set of art cards
• Poster featuring original artwork
• Limited edition booklet includes 'Cromwell?s Madhouse: The Sword and the Sorcerer Revisited' by Mat Colegate and 'The Sword, the Sorcerer and the Visionary' by Paul Rowlands

Extras:

• Tales of the Ancient Empire - An interview with director Albert Pyun
• A Princess' Tale - An interview with actress Kathleen Beller
• Mightier than the Sword - An interview with co-writer / co-producer John Stuckmeyer
• Master of the Blade - An interview with editor Marshall Harvey
• The Specialist and the Effects - An interview with special makeup effects artist Allan Apone
• Brothers in Arms - An interview with special effects artists the Chiodo brothers
• Dedicated to Jack Tyree, Stuntman - The cast and crew remember stuntman Jack Tyree
• Trailers From Hell - Editor Marshall Harvey on the Sword and the Sorcerer
• Theatrical trailers
• TV spot
• Still gallery

I'll wait for a single Bluray thankyou

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rob4

I'll wait for a single Bluray thankyou

Same here. Although the poster is really cool.

[nicholasrope]

Don't have 4K, have not seen the Film, not paying 35 quid for it.

[Rob4]

Originally Posted by nicholasrope

Don't have 4K, have not seen the Film, not paying 35 quid for it.

I haven't seen it since the original VHS release but remember it as being a quite entertaining cheap Conan knock-off.

I definitely want to see it again in HD as it would be worth it for the nostalgia but I'm happy to wait for a cheaper option.

I'm not sure about the dual release strategy. It only seems to appeal to UHD collectors. I'm sure if they released it just on UHD only they would get the same amount of buyers and then put out a Bluray SE with the same extras and perhaps slipcase they might have tempted me to bite straight away. But now they are stuck with me just buying the inevitable standard edition somewhere down the line.

I know dual editions were all the the rage when there was a jump from standard edition to bluray - I still have some. But the jump in picture quality was massive on that format change. I accept there is a step up with UHD, but for me, it's not enough to tempt me.

Old fuddy-duddy... incoming...

[Nuno_Miranda]

I still have the Shout! 2022 bluray, and the extras seem to be the same, except only that the Pyun commentary is missing. This would have to be a massive increase in blu-ray image quality for me to buy it again, as much as I love this film.

I have absolutely no interest in 4K

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by nicholasrope

Don't have 4K, have not seen the Film, not paying 35 quid for it.

Have 4K. Don't give a stuff. Have not seen the film. Not paying more than 20 quid for it. Even though I really want this title.
Proper annoyed with these constant 4K ripoffs.