„Aliens – Die Rückkehr (1986)“ restauriert auf 4K UHD ab März 2024 (US)

Im Vertrieb von Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment veröffentlicht 20th Century Studios im März 2024 in den USA den Science-Fiction-Horror-Thriller „Aliens – Die Rückkehr (1986)“, mit Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton und Jenette Goldstein, restauriert in der Ultimate Collectors Edition inklusive 4K UHD und Blu-ray Disc.

Der Film liegt hier in der 137-Minütigen Kinofassung und der 154-Minütigen Special Edition Version vor.

Tonspuren (US)

• 4K UHD: Englisch Dolby Atmos, Englisch 2.0 DTS-HDMA, Englisch 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Französisch 5.1 DTS-HDHR, Spanisch 5.1 Dolby Digital
• Blu-ray: Englisch 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Englisch 2.0 Dolby Digital, Englisch 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Französisch 5.1 DTS-HDHR, Spanisch 5.1 Dolby Digital

Bonusmaterial

• James Cameron Introduction – A message from writer/director James Cameron introducing the Special Edition version of the film.
  2003 Audio Commentary by James Cameron and the Cast and Crew-Special Edition – 1990 Special Edition Commentary by James Cameron and the cast and crew.
  The Inspiration and Design of Aliens – For the 30th anniversary, writer/director James Cameron reveals new insight into his own inspiration and the design elements for Aliens.
  2003 Audio Commentary by James Cameron and the Cast and Crew – 1986 Theatrical Version Commentary by James Cameron and the cast and crew.
  Isolated Scores
  Final Theatrical Isolated Score – This isolated track presents, as accurately as possible, James Horner’s music score in its final form following extensive reworking during the post-production process.
  Composer’s Original Isolated Score – Although there are a few instances where the length of individual sequences was changed slightly after the music was recorded, this isolated score track presents, as accurately as possible, James Horner’s original intentions.
• Superior Firepower: Making Aliens– Immerse yourself in the world of Aliens with 11 fully-loaded featurettes that deconstruct all that went into making this sci-fi thriller, from casting to creature design to post-production and everything in between.
  57 Years Later: Continuing the Story
  Building Better Worlds: From Concept to Construction
  Preparing for Battle: Casting and Characterization
  This Time It’s War: Pinewood Studios, 1985
  The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action
  Bug Hunt: Creature Design
  Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn
  Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader vs. Queen Alien
  The Final Countdown: Music, Editing and Sound
  The Power of Real Tech: Visual Effects
  Aliens Unleashed: Reaction to the Film
• Superior Firepower: Making Aliens Enhancement Pods – Supplemental video pieces to complement Superior Firepower: Making Aliens.
  Without Sigourney Weaver
  Origins of Acheron
  Building Hadley’s Hope
  Cameron’s Design Philosophy
  Finding an Unused Power Plant
  Cameron’s Military Interests
  Working with Sigourney Weaver
  The Importance of Being Bishop
  Paul Reiser on Carter Burke
  The Paxton/Cameron Connection
  Becoming Vasquez
  On Set: Infiltrating the Colony
  Props: Personal Light Unit
  Simon Atherton Talks Weapons
  Praising Stan Winston
  Test Footage: Chestburster
  Fighting the Facehugger
  Test Footage: Facehugger
  Stan Winston’s Challenge
  Test Footage: Queen Alien
  Stan Winston’s Legacy
  Cameron’s Cutting Edge
  Sigourney Weaver’s Triumph
  Re-Enlisting with Cameron
  From Producer to Stunt Double
• Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Videomatics
  Angle 1: Videomatic
  Angle 2: Videomatic/Final Shot Comparison
  Audio Commentary by Miniature Effects Supervisor Pat McClung
• Direct Access to New/Additional Scenes From Special Edition
  Ripley’s Daughter – Burke informs Ripley that her daughter died two years ago.
  Van Leuwen’s Verdict – Van Leuwen reads the findings of the court of inquiry.
  The Colony/The Jordens’ Discovery – The colony is bustling with life and activity. Newt, along with her brother and parents, come upon the Derelict ship.
  Burke’s Answer – At Ripley’s apartment, Burke explains why he’s making the trip to LV-426.
  INT. Sulaco – Establishing shots of the interior of the Sulaco before the crew awakens from hyper-sleep.
  Hudson’s Hubris – As they descend in the drop ship to LV-426, Hudson boasts about their advanced weaponry.
  False Alarm – Hudson and Vasquez detect motion in the colony, only to find it is pet hamsters.
  Ripley Pauses – As she enters the colony, Ripley hesitates for a moment.
  The Sentry Guns – Hicks reveals they have robot sentry systems. While examining the colony blueprints, Ripley and Hicks discuss where to place the robot sentries.
  Fire in the Hole – Hudson and Vasquez set up the UA 571-C remote sentry weapons and following a quick test, seal the tunnel.
  Last Line of Defense – The Sentry Guns dutifully scan the tunnel for incoming targets.
  Newt’s Questions – Newt quizzes Ripley about the fate of her parents.
  Hudson’s “Ant” Theory – Hudson speculates on how the Aliens are organized and reproduce.
  The Aliens Attack – The Sentry Guns unload on multiple targets.
  The Aliens Retreat – Under withering fire from the sentries, the Aliens are temporarily repulsed.
  First Name Basis – As Ripley departs the drop ship to try and rescue Newt, she and Hicks share their first names with each other.
• Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned – Long one of the most sought-after lost moments from the entire Alien Anthology, this scene depicting Carter Burke’s fate is now revealed.
• Deleted Scene Montage – This collection of scene extensions and omitted moments represents the remainder of deleted scenes not appearing in either the Theatrical Version or the Special Edition.
• Still Galleries and More
  Original Treatment by James Cameron
  Storyboard Archive
  The Art of Aliens
  Cast Portrait Gallery
  Production Image Galleries
  Continuity Polaroids
  Weapons and Vehicles
  Stan Winston’s Workshop
  Colonial Marine Helmet Cameras
  Video Graphics Gallery
  Weyland-Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers
• Post-Production Aftermath
  Image Galleries
  Laserdisc Archives
  Main Title Exploration
  Teaser Trailer
  Theatrical Trailer
  Domestic Trailer
  International Trailer

Der Release ist voraussichtlich am 12.03.2024 (US).

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