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Flash Gordon (Silver Anniversary Edition) in October - Menus added

13-08-2005 06:52 | 9304 views  |  Dave Foster  |  Show Backlinks

Momentum Pictures have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of Flash Gordon (Silver Anniversary Edition) for 10th October 2005 priced at £19.99. Boxed in limited edition steelbook packaging, and featuring a host of extras exclusive to this release, the latest and best edition of this sci fi classic will be irresistible to film fans and DVD collectors both young and old alike. Retaining the adventurous spirit and striking visual style of the original 1930s comic strip, and featuring an unforgettable soundtrack performed by Queen, Mike Hodges’ FLASH GORDON has become synonymous with the hugely successful blockbusters Superman, Star Wars and Scanners. The breakthrough film for Timothy Dalton, and arguably the showcase for Brian Blessed’s most memorable role, FLASH GORDON also stars Sam Jones as Flash, Topol as Dr Hans Zarkov and Max Von Sydow as Emperor Ming, The Merciless.

Features include:
  • New DTS Audio & Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Original Queen Theatrical Trailer
  • Mike Hodges Audio Commentary
  • Mike Hodges Interview
  • Brian Blessed Audio Commentary
  • Photo Slideshow
  • Original 1940s Serial – Episode 1 of ‘Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe’

Artwork and menus follow...




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#1 Posted: 29-07-2005 08:46
Trouserpress
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Report this post		A commentary from Brian Blessed? That's worth the money alone! I can only imagine how hilarious that will be. And I bet the sub-woofer will get a lot of work too!
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#2 Posted: 29-07-2005 09:13
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Report this post		No making of documentary? Damn!! The art direction on this film is so unique it would have been great to learn more from all the various departments that worked on it, not to mention any deleted scenes or storyboards. The commentaries are great, and hopefully the new transfer will be good, but I can't help but feel like they missed the boat here.
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#3 Posted: 29-07-2005 10:32
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Report this post		They'll be saving making offs etc for the "golden anniversary" edition.

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#4 Posted: 29-07-2005 10:42
bigarbel
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Report this post		Very pleases about this. Flash Gordon alsways has been one of my guilty pleasures :D

But have to agree that it is shame about no Retrospective Making of or Deleted Scenes.

And why no Isolated Music Score, can we finally have all the music made for this and not just the bits on the album.

Pathetic Earthlings... :rolleyes:
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#5 Posted: 29-07-2005 12:12
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Report this post		"Klytus, I'm boooored!"

Err ... "FLASH GORDON has become synonymous with the hugely successful blockbusters Superman, Star Wars and Scanners" ... aliteration aside, what *are* they talking about?!
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#6 Posted: 29-07-2005 15:00
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Report this post		I'd watch the episode of the Buster Crabbe serial and skip the feature.
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#7 Posted: 29-07-2005 19:26
Patrick Bateman
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Report this post		'Gordon's alive???'

Some severe S&M going down in this film too, or is it just me? Princess Aura=horn:cool:
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#8 Posted: 29-07-2005 21:02
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Report this post		"Freeze! You bloody b*stards!"

Certainly one of my favourite films ever. Can't wait to hear Queen's Battle Theme in DTS. Or indeed to experience what will definately be THE SHOUTIEST DVD COMMENTARY EVER courtesy of Brian Blessed.
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#9 Posted: 30-07-2005 17:53
quasty
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Report this post		I prefer 'Flesh Gordon' :)
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#10 Posted: 31-07-2005 00:09
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Report this post		It looks like Flash has a hockey stick for an arm.
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#11 Posted: 13-08-2005 06:37
mattwakeman
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Report this post		You're not thinking phallically enough...;)
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#12 Posted: 14-08-2005 09:37
dingbats
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Report this post		That's why Dale Arden has a look of shock / horror / awe on her face!
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#13 Posted: 03-10-2005 13:39
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Report this post		Arr give me Flash in six-track Dolby, has it got split-surrounds or mono surrounds, I wonder….:rolleyes:
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#14 Posted: 17-10-2005 23:18
stow123
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Report this post		that princess is a complete sex goddess shes worth the £19.99 alone!
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#15 Posted: 17-10-2005 23:20
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Report this post		Trouserpress!!!! how can you call that a dvd collection! no terminator 2,aliens or predator!!
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