Samantha Clark

Caligula Four-Disc Imperial Edition

Image is bringing out the cult classic Caligula in style on Oct. 2 (prebook Aug. 21), in a Four-Disc Imperial Edition priced at $39.99.

The movie has been remastered in high-definition from recently uncovered negatives, and two versions will be presented: the unrated, uncensored theatrical version and an alternate pre-release cut featuring never-before-released footage.

And there's more:

• Commentary tracks Malcolm McDowell (recently seen on NBC’s Heroes and HBO’s Entourage as well as starring in the Rob Zombie’s upcoming Halloween) and Helen Mirren (2007 Academy Award and Golden Globe Best Actress Winner for The Queen)
• Extensive, newly filmed interview with director Tinto Brass
• Additional interviews with cast members including: John Steiner, Lori Wagner, and the film’s on-set reporter, Ernest Volkman
• Other bonus features include two versions of the “Making of Caligula” documentary (featuring interviews with the stars and filmmakers as well as writer Gore Vidal)
• hours of never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes and behind-the-scenes footage
• hundreds of revealing photographs from the set never seen by the public, three theatrical trailers
• a CD containing the full soundtrack release as well as 40 minutes of alternate and unreleased tracks written for the film
• DVD-ROM supplements including Vidal’s original screenplay, an interview with Bob Guccione, three magazine features and more

The unrated and R-rated editions also will be released on single discs priced at $19.99, but then you don't get the special features.

Posted by Samantha Clark on July 12, 2007 | Comments (1)