Highlander gets 30th Anniversary Blu-ray

Disc Announcements, News

Rumor has it that Highlander is about to be remade. How can this be? This is one of those perfectly cast action films with three amazing leads clanging steel. Christopher Lambert (Subway), Sean Connery (Goldfinger) and Clancy Brown (SpongeBob SquarePants) made a movie 30 years ago that will outlive their immortal characters. Luckily you don’t have to moan and groan with pre-production rumors since a magnificent Blu-ray celebrating the film is on the way. Don’t lose your head. Here’s the press release from Lionsgate:

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Street Date: 9/27/16
Blu-ray™ SRP: $14.99
DVD SRP: $14.98

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In the end there can only be one Highlander 30th Anniversary edition, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD September 27 from Lionsgate. Starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, relive the sci-fi epic that launched a TV franchise and captivated millions of fans worldwide! The 30th Anniversary edition features never-before-seen interviews with director Russell Mulcahy and actor Christopher Lambert, a brand-new “making of” documentary, deleted scenes, and audio commentary with director Russell Mulcahy. The Highlander 30th Anniversary Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.99 and $14.98, respectively.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the original cult classic that inspired movie and TV franchises! An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled “Prize.”

BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
● The Making of Highlander
● Deleted Scenes
● Interviews with Director Russell Mulcahy and Actor Christopher Lambert
● Archival Interview with Actor Christopher Lambert
● Audio Commentary by Director Russell Mulcahy
*Subject to change

CAST
Christopher Lambert Mortal Kombat, Fortress
Roxanne Hart The Verdict, TV’s “Chicago Hope
Clancy Brown The Shawshank Redemption, Starship Troopers
and Sean Connery Dr. No, The Hunt for Red October

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