Sci-fi fans rejoice! Today, Paramount releases a very exciting double-feature of classic science fiction movies on 4K in the UK. The special edition set dives back in to the archives to bring two classics from the 1950’s in to the modern era.
The new set features both the 1953 classic War of the Worlds and the 1951 cult classic, When Worlds Collide. Here’s a look at the full press release from the studio:
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) and WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE arrives on November 7, 2022 as a double feature!
Enjoy two of the most iconic science fiction epics in one package: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) makes its 4K Ultra HD™ debut and is accompanied by, the new to Blu-ray™, WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE.
The limited-edition collectable release will also be available and includes THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) 4K UHD™, WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE Blu-ray™, a digipack sleeve housed in a slipcase with 8 photo cards, 5 art cards and 2 magnets.
The 1953 adaptation of H.G. Wells’ acclaimed novel, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS was nominated for three Academy Awards® and won for Best Special Effects. Experience the genre-defining Technicolor classic fully remastered in eye-popping 4K Ultra HD™ for the first time. The disc also includes the infamous 1938 radio broadcast of War of the Worlds narrated by Orson Welles, and more. Bonus content is detailed below:
- 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
1951’s WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE was nominated for two Academy Awards and won for Best Special Effects. Both this film and THE WAR OF THE WORLDS were produced by George Pal, a Hungarian-American animator, director, and producer who was a leading figure in sci-fi filmmaking. Experience this thrilling classic remastered from the original film elements and on Blu-ray for the first time ever.
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) and WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
Release Date: November 7, 2022
Run Time: 167 Minutes
UK Rating: PG – Contains mild violence and horror
IE Rating: PG
