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    Home»Nerd Culture»He’ll Save Every One of Us: “Flash Gordon” 40th Anniversary 4K Up for Order Now!
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    He’ll Save Every One of Us: “Flash Gordon” 40th Anniversary 4K Up for Order Now!

    Mary Anne ButlerBy Mary Anne ButlerJune 1, 20204 Mins Read
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    One of our absolute favorite 80s cult classic sci-fi films is “Flash Gordon.” Love it or hate it, you cannot ignore the incredible costumes, the over the top but perfect villain, and that perfect score by Queen.

    The film turns 40 this year, and we FINALLY can order the 4K restoration box set!

    The Box Set

    Flash Gordon: Limited Edition 4K will include:

    (pre-order here)

    • A brand new 4K restoration by Studio Canal from the original camera negative approved by director Mike Hodges
    • 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
    • Optional 5.1 and 2.0 stereo DTS-HD Master audio
    • Booklet featuring new writing on the film by critics and film historians including Neil Snowdon, Dennis Cozzalio, John-Paul Checkett, A.K. Benedict, and Kat Ellinger illustrated with original stills
    • Fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
    • Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions, alternative posters and promotional images
    • Limited Edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais

    Extras on Disc One (Flash Gordon in 4K Ultra HD) will include:

    (pre-order here)

    • Archival audio commentary with Mike Hodges
    • Archival audio commentary with Brian Blessed
    • Interviews with actors Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Brian Blessed, Queen icon Brian May, composer Howard Blake, and poster designer Renato Casaro
    • Behind the Scenes of Flash Gordon – an archival documentary on the making of the film
    • Archival interviews with Mike Hodges, screenwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr., comic book artist Alex Ross
    • Lost in Space: Nic Roeg’s Flash Gordon – a new documentary program exploring the version Roeg (The Man Who Fell to Earth) had originally planned to make with producer Dino De Laurentiis
    • Gremlin’s Finest Hour – an episode from the animated Flash Gordon TV show written by J. Michael Reaves from November 1982
    • Deleted scenes and original endings – prop collector Bob Lindenmayer discusses dropped sequences and sequel ideas
    • 35th Anniversary Greenroom featurette – Mike Hodges meets the cast for the first time since filming at the 35th anniversary reunion
    • 35th Anniversary Reunion featurette – the cast and crew discuss Flash Gordon
    • Entertainment Earth on Flash Gordon merchandise
    • Storyboards gallery
    • Stills gallery
    • Original Trailer
    • Easter Eggs

    Extras on Disc Two (Life After Flash: Special Edition Blu-ray – Region A) will include:

    • 2017 feature length documentary by filmmaker Lisa Downs on the rollercoaster life of Sam J. Jones since his role in Flash Gordon, featuring the main cast and crew as well as a host of fans including Stan Lee, Robert Rodriguez, Mark Millar and more!
    • Sam J. Jones – a variety of interviews and featurettes including coverage of a script read from the Chattanooga Film Festival, Sam discussing his career in Mexico, his “prayer walk”,  and more
    • Melody Paintings Extended – actress Melody Anderson talks about her love of painting and talks about various pieces displayed in her home
    • Topol – a variety of interviews with the actor on his collections, awards and charity work
    • Brian Blessed – the actor recounts amusing stories about Flash Gordon
    • Late, Great Wyngarde – actor Peter Wyngarde discusses his experiences filming Flash Gordon and his relationship with Mike Hodges
    • Deep Roy – the actor raps about ambition and recounts an amusing story about Eastbound & Down
    • Alex Ross Talks Early Art – the artist talks about Flash Gordon and the many pieces of art he created for it from childhood to modern day
    • Tell Me More About the This Man Houdini – actor Rich Fuller and Jason Lenzi, founder of toy brand Bif Bang Pow, discuss a scene from Flash Gordon
    • Comic Con Early Draft – A featurette looking at the phenomenon that is Comic Con, featuring interviews with attendees and a host of regular talent including Sam J.  Jones, Rich Fulton, Jason Mewes, Michael Rooker, Claudia Wells, and more
    • Interview with Lisa Downs – the director of Life After Flash explores her motivation to make the film and experiences during the production
    • Life After Flash on the Road – a variety of featurettes on the film travelling to various festivals and production including Q&A excerpts with the Flash Gordon cast, behind-the-scenes footage, Kickstarter funding video
    • Trailer


    The trailer released earlier this year announcing the release is pretty great, and had excited immediately to pick up this release.


    You can pre-order the “Flash Gordon” 40th anniversary 4K box set here, and the blu-ray set here.

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    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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