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The War of the Worlds/When Worlds Collide

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Released: 7th November 2022. Two of the most iconic science fiction epics from Paramount Pictures come together in one out-of-this-world double feature from producer George Pal. Making its 4K UHD debut, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is an Oscar®-winning* adaptation of the chilling H.G. Wells novel. Then, get ready for impending disaster when a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth in WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, included on Blu-ray™ remastered from the original film elements. Both are essential Technicolor masterpieces from the Golden Age of Hollywood, delivering eye-popping visual effects. DISC 1: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Special Features Commentary by Actors Ann Robinson and Gene Barry Commentary by Film Director Joe Dante, Film Historian Bob Burns, and Bill Warren, author of "Keep Watching The Skies"! The Sky Is Falling: Making The War of the Worlds H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction The Mercury Theatre On The Air presents The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast Original Theatrical Trailer

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  • Details

    Released:
    7th November 2022
    Category:
    Science Fiction
    Studio:
    Paramount Home Entertainment
    Format:
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Certification:
    Parental Guidance – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
    Barcode:
    5056453203869
  • Description

    Two of the most iconic science fiction epics from Paramount Pictures come together in one out-of-this-world double feature from producer George Pal. Making its 4K UHD debut, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is an Oscar®-winning* adaptation of the chilling H.G. Wells novel. Then, get ready for impending disaster when a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth in WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, included on Blu-ray™ remastered from the original film elements. Both are essential Technicolor masterpieces from the Golden Age of Hollywood, delivering eye-popping visual effects.

    DISC 1: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
    Special Features

    Commentary by Actors Ann Robinson and Gene Barry
    Commentary by Film Director Joe Dante, Film Historian Bob Burns, and Bill Warren, author of "Keep Watching The Skies"!
    The Sky Is Falling: Making The War of the Worlds
    H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction
    The Mercury Theatre On The Air presents The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
    Original Theatrical Trailer
    Region Code:
    Region A,B,C
    Duration:
    167 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Blu-ray: English, 4K: French - Parisian, German; Blu-ray: French - Parisian, German, Spanish - Latin American, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Subtitles: 4K: English, German, Dutch, Spanish - Castilian, Spanish - Latin American, French - Parisian, Italian, Japanese. Blu-ray: English, French - Parisian, German, Japanese, Spanish - Latin American., Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.33, Screen ratio 2:1.37, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, Dolby Digital 2.0, Bonus Footage, Commentary: 'The War of the Worlds': Ann Robinson and Gene Barry (actors); Joe Dante (director), Bob Burns (film historian) and Bill Warren (author)., Documentaries: 'H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction'., Making of Documentary, The Mercury Theatre On The Air presents 'The War of the Worlds' Radio Broadcast., Trailers
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