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NEWS
EXTRAS
CLOSE
ENCOUNTERS
OF THE 4K
G
et set to be blown away by a close encounter
of the UHD kind next month.
In 1977,
Star Wars
didn't have the monopoly on
capturing the public's imagination. Following the
success of
Jaws
, Steven Spielberg's subsequent
project was facing extended reshoots and would
not make the summer blockbuster slot to face off
against George Lucas's Imperial onslaught. Just
as well, some might say, as it gave both films a
chance to find a wider audience. Released in the
US in November 1977,
Close Encounters of the
Third Kind
would become a box office sensation,
though Spielberg himself was dissatisfied with
the final cut. The director prepped a Special
Edition in 1980 that revealed the interior of the
mothership (something he was against), and in
1998 finally recut the film to his satisfaction. This
now definitive Director's Cut made its debut on
home video in 1998.
To mark the film's 40th Anniversary, CE3K
will be released in a 4K UHD edition, with extras
exploring the evolution and legacy of this enduring
sci-fi classic. There will also be a very special 40th
Anniversary Edition with a showcase booklet,
which reportedly might play a very familiar tune
when you it open up. Due in stores on Oct 4.
Spider-Man:
Homecoming
(Mask Edition)
also
includes a comic
book. Available on 4K
Ultra HD, with Blu-
ray and Ultraviolet
inclusive. Limited
only to 1000 copies, so Pre-Order yours today.
Vera Blue:
Perennial
Bone-coloured limited
edition vinyl pressing
with matte finish.
Available on Sept 1.
Dragon Ball Super:
Part 1
A new series of Dragon
Ball for the first time in 20
years! This limited edition
contains all 13 episodes,
an exclusive O-card
and more. Available
Sept 6.
The Mummy: VR Experience
The movie on 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs
plus VR Cardboard headset and code to
download 'The Mummy: Zero Gravity
VR Stunt', graphic novel and bonus DVD
with extra features including deleted and
extended scenes plus featurettes.
Taboo: Season 1
This dark drama series
starring Tom Hardy
and Jonathan Pryce is
available in a Limited
Edition Slipcase and out
on Sept 6.
The Walking Dead:
Season 7
The latest TWD season
features alternative artwork.
On DVD and Blu-ray from
Sept 27.
Whitney: Can I Be Me
JB is the only place you'll
find Nick Broomfield's
Whitney documentary on
Blu-ray. Out Sept 6.
These goodies are out soon and exclusive to JB Hi-Fi.
HAPPY 20TH, BUFFY!
Not manyTV series have been so profound as to inspire
an entire line of academic inquiry, but such is the enduring
impact of
Buffy:The Vampire Slayer
that we now have
Buffyology, with university affiliation and independent
scholars continuing to mine this rich field of cultural studies.
If you are contemplating embarking on this pursuit of higher
learning, or simply a fan who has been moved to snigger at
the punt of being 'myth-taken',
Buffy:The Complete Series
is the perfect way to celebrate
the show's 20th anniversary and
relive the exploits of Buffy and
friends.This deluxe set has been
designed with collectors in mind,
featuring updated packaging,
new artwork, and a comic book.
And if you enjoy the prodigious
output of JossWhedon, make
sure you also get hold
of the 15th anniversary
Collector's Edition of
Firefly
.
It includes the 11 broadcast and 3 unaired episodes as well as
deleted scenes, featurettes, commentaries on three discs plus
nine character cards and a map of the 'Verse.
Both
Buffy:The Complete Series 20th Anniversary
Collectors
Edition
and
Firefly: 15th Anniversary Collectors
Edition
will be available in-store on Sept 27.