Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Destroy All Planets special edition on its way!

Retromedia's special edition release of Destroy All Planets is due to come out soon. Image property of Retromedia Entertainment, Inc.

Fred Olen Ray's Retromedia is set to release a special edition DVD of Destroy All Planets (a.k.a. Gamera vs. Viras) that has literally been years in the making.

"We've transferred an original 16mm AIP-TV print and color corrected it two times to produce the best version of this film available," commented Fred.

"But the real reason to catch this Special Edition is the commentary track by American star, Carl Craig... his recollections of the film making process is fascinating. Hosted by Brett Homenick and Damon Foster, recorded in Chicago by our own Randy Carter," added Fred.

No release date has been set, but once it is announced, you'll read it here.

6 comments:

  1. Ultra cool. Now, doesn't Shout! own the rights to the JP version? Either way, when both get released I am buying both and putting the discs in a 2 disc armary case to make it seem Gvs.V got the Gojira treatment! hehehe, jk, but really, this seems to be kick ass... Can't wait...

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  2. Yes, Shout! owns the right to the Japanese version. This version is strictly the U.S. version, but it's been in the works for several years. Can't wait to get my copy!

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  3. If this taken from a TV print, doesn't that mean it's in Full Screen then?

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  4. Brett, this is very cool !!! I can't wait to order it. With a commentary by Carl Craig,hosted by you and Damon. This DVD will be a very special release indeed.
    Kevin H.

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  5. Were is Carl Craig now? What has he done since 1968?

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    1. Carl was in the Air Force and now runs his own businesses.

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