First Men in the Moon (Standard Edition)
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Release Date: 18/11/2019
Synopsis:
Director Nathan Juran and special effects titan Ray Harryhausen reunited for the third time - following 20 Million Miles to Earth and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - and teamed up with Nigel Kneale (The Quatermass Experiment) to take on the work of science-fiction icon H G Wells… and take viewers to the seven wonders of the moon world!
Extras: INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
* 4K restoration from the original negative
* Original mono audio
* Original 4-channel mix
* Alternative 5.1 surround sound track
* Audio commentary with Ray Harryhausen and Randall William Cook, moderated by film historian Tony Dalton
* Randall William Cook Introduction (2012, 5 minutes)
* Terry Schubert on ‘First Men in the Moon’ (2017, 5 minutes): he special effects assistant remembers working with Ray Harryhausen
* Original Men in the Moon (2017, 17 minutes): Production manager Ted Wallis and clapper loader Ray Andrew talk about their experiences of working with the cast and crew of First Men in the Moon
* The Ripple Effect (2017, 4 minutes): A candid interview with title designer Sam Suliman
* Tomorrow the Moon (1964, 5 minutes): Vintage documentary, containing fascinating on-set footage, which explores space travel and the making of the film
* Isolated score: Experience Laurie Johnson’s original soundtrack music
* Teaser trailer
* Theatrical trailer
* John Landis trailer commentary (2013, 4 minutes): A short critical appreciation
* Image gallery: A selection of promotional stills, lobby cards and poster designs
* New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
Original release: 1964
Colour/B&W: Colour