‘Flash Gordon’ Getting A 4K Restored Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition This Summer
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The campy sci-fi classicFlash Gordonis finally getting the proper home video release it deserves. Based on the comic strip of the same name byAlex Raymond, the movie directed byMike Hodges,starringSam J. Jones,and featuring an epic soundtrack from the rock bandQueenwas a bit of a box office flop back in 1980 that attempted to capitalize on the popularity of sci-fi in the wake of the success ofStar Wars. But now the movie is a cult classic, and it’s getting a 4K restoration that will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD this summer.
Flash Gordon 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD
The footage ofFlash Gordonin 4K is incredible in this trailer.Melody Anderson, Ornella Muti, Max Von Sydow, Topol, Timothy Dalton, Mariangela MelatoandBrian Blessednever looked so good in this gloriously cheesy flick. On top of the 4K restoration of the movie, there will be a slew of special features available, as well as some cool collectible items if you buy the five-disc collector’s edition. Every edition also features the below artwork created by artistMatt Ferguson.
Here are all the special features you’ll find in the various editions of theFlash Gordon4K re-release:
Flash Gordon Single-Disc Release (4K UHD, Blu-ray or DVD)
Flash Gordon 2-Disc Special Edition
Everything in the single-disc release, as well as the following special features:
Flash Gordon 5-Disc Collector’s Edition
Everything included on the 2-disc special edition, as well as the following bonus discs and items:
Unfortunately, this is a Studio Canal UK release, which means it isn’t currently available in the United States. And as of now, it’s not available to be shipped to the United States. However, there’s a chance it could end up being released in the US through a different distributor, or at the very least, maybe other online retailers will snatch some copies to sell across the pond.
All versions of theFlash Gordon40th anniversary re-releasewill be available onAugust 3in the UK.
