Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’re in the market for the ultimate copy of John Carpenter’s smash cult sensation ‘Escape From New York‘, you have until April 21 to wait! Scream Factory is reissuing a Collectors’ Edition Blu-ray that will leave all other copies in the dust.
Besides a copy of the sci-fi suspense classic are loads of bonus features and an additional item only those who pre-order direct from ShoutFactory will receive, who will receive their copies two weeks early and an exclusive 18×24″ poster featuring brand new artwork.
In the future, crime is out of control and New York City is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President’s plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables. Kurt Russell is Plissken, other giant personalities sharing the screen with Russell are Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes and Harry Dean Stanton.
Special Features of the Collector’s Edition of ‘Escape From New York‘
DISC ONE:
· NEW 2K High Definition scan of the inter-positive, struck from the original negative
· NEW Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and directory of photography Dean Cundey
· Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell
· Audio Commentary by producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves
DISC TWO:
· NEW Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
· NEW Scoring the Escape: A Discussion with composer Alan Howarth
· NEW On Set with John Carpenter: The Images of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK with photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker
· NEW I Am Taylor: an interview with actor Joe Unger
· NEW My Night on the Set: an interview with filmmaker David DeCoteau
· Deleted Scene: The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence
· Return to Escape from New York Featurette
· Theatrical Trailers
· Photo Galleries – Behind-the-Scenes, Posters and Lobby Cards