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According to an announcement from Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, a Region 1 DVD release of the much-anticipated Labyrinth Collector’s Edition Box Set is due for a February 3rd 2004 release. Here’s a brief breakdown of it’s content:
DVD Special Features New To This Edition: Four Photo Galleries – Behind the Scenes – Cast – Characters – Concept Art – Vintage Posters – Gallery – Storyboards – Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound
Other DVD Special Features: “Inside the Labyrinth” making-of featurette – Theatrical Trailers – Talent Files – Digitally Remastered Audio and Anamorphic Video Remastered in High Definition Widescreen Presentation – Subtitles: English, Spanish – Interactive Menus – Scene Selections
Exclusive Collectible Items: Limited Edition Animation Cell – Rarely Seen Character Sketch Cards by Brian Froud – Collector’s Edition Booklet
You can read more about this release by taking a look at the press release below.
Total Blam Blam – (BowieNet News Editor)
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Labyrinth Collector’s Edition Box Set – Press Release
From: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“I couldn’t wish for a movie with more imagination or fun!” – Leonard Maltin, Entertainment Tonight
Dazzling Blend of Live-Action Fantasy Adventure and Remarkable Jim Henson Puppet Creations Featuring Academy Award®-Winner Jennifer Connelly and Music Legend David Bowie
Labyrinth Collector’s Edition Box Set
Must-Have Limited DVD Release Available February 3 Featuring Unreleased Archival Materials and Exclusive Collectible Premiums
Culver City, CA (November 24, 2003) – Journey into the fantastical storybook adventure world of Labyrinth&$153;, where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems, starring Oscar®-winner Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind, Hulk) in one of her first lead roles alongside music legend David Bowie (Basquiat, The Hunger) and a cast of incredible creatures by puppet master Jim Henson. Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will present this visually stunning film in a special Collector’s Edition Box Set. Features new to this Collector’s Edition DVD include Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound and hundreds of rarely seen elements from Henson’s archives including photo galleries, storyboard images and concept art. In addition, the DVD includes the “Inside the Labyrinth“? making-of featurette with an extraordinary look inside the magical world of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop?. The Box Set also contains exclusive Labyrinth collectible artifacts such as rarely seen Character Sketch Cards by Brian Froud, a Collector’s Edition booklet and a limited edition animation cell. Available for a limited time only in this unique gift set packaging, Labyrinth Collector’s Edition will debut February 3 at the price of $49.95 SLP.
An enchanting fantasy classic that has mesmerized fans for generations, Labyrinth was directed by Jim Henson (The Dark Crystal) and produced by the master of myth George Lucas (Star Wars, Indiana Jones Trilogy) and also features several original songs from Grammy® Award-winner David Bowie on the movie soundtrack.
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the goblins from her favorite fairytale book to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairy tale to rescue him from the wicked Goblin King (Bowie). Guarding his castle is The Labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah will have to outwit the King by befriending the very goblins who protect him, in hopes that their loyalty isn’t just another illusion.
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES NEW TO THIS EDITION: Four Photo Galleries – Behind the Scenes / Cast / Characters / Concept Art Vintage Posters Gallery Storyboards Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound
OTHER DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: “Inside the Labyrinth“ making-of featurette Theatrical Trailers Talent Files Digitally Remastered Audio and Anamorphic Video Remastered in High Definition Widescreen Presentation Subtitles: English, Spanish Interactive Menus Scene Selections
EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLE ITEMS: Limited Edition Animation Cell Rarely Seen Character Sketch Cards by Brian Froud Collector’s Edition Booklet
Rated PG Color / Closed Captioned Running Time: 102 Minutes Catalog # 02598 / UPC Code: 0-43396-02598-1 Order Date: 12/23/03 DVD SLP: $49.95
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