Jason and the Argonauts (US - BD RA)
We've updated our news item with the artwork for the upcoming Blu-ray disc
Title: Jason and the Argonauts (IMDb)
Starring: Todd Armstrong
Released: 6th July 2010
SRP: $24.95
Further Details:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a Blu-ray release of Jason and the Argonauts for the 6th July. Retail should be around $24.95. Extras will include a commentary with Peter Jackson and Visual Effects Artist Randall William Cook, a commentary with Ray Harryhausen and Film Historian Tony Dalton, never released interactive photo gallery with original storyboards, interviews with Ray Harryhausen by John Landis, and 2 featurettes ("Ray Harryhausen Chronicles", "The Harryhausen Legacy"). We've attached our first look at the official package artwork below:
Quote: Fantastic special effects by Ray Harryhausen and exciting mythological adventure make this a film that is fun for everyone. It's the story of Jason (Todd Armstrong), a fearless sailor and explorer, who returns to the kingdom of Thessaly after a 20-year voyage to make his rightful claim to the throne. But to do so, Jason must first find the magical Golden Fleece. He selects a crew and with the help of Hera, Queen of the Gods, sets sail in search of the Fleece. Jason and his crew must overcome incredible obstacles including a 100-foot bronze giant, the venomous Hydraa huge creature with the heads of seven snakes, and a spectacular battle with an army of skeletons.
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Todd Armstrong
Released: 6th July 2010
SRP: $24.95
Further Details:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a Blu-ray release of Jason and the Argonauts for the 6th July. Retail should be around $24.95. Extras will include a commentary with Peter Jackson and Visual Effects Artist Randall William Cook, a commentary with Ray Harryhausen and Film Historian Tony Dalton, never released interactive photo gallery with original storyboards, interviews with Ray Harryhausen by John Landis, and 2 featurettes ("Ray Harryhausen Chronicles", "The Harryhausen Legacy"). We've attached our first look at the official package artwork below:
Synopsis
Quote: Fantastic special effects by Ray Harryhausen and exciting mythological adventure make this a film that is fun for everyone. It's the story of Jason (Todd Armstrong), a fearless sailor and explorer, who returns to the kingdom of Thessaly after a 20-year voyage to make his rightful claim to the throne. But to do so, Jason must first find the magical Golden Fleece. He selects a crew and with the help of Hera, Queen of the Gods, sets sail in search of the Fleece. Jason and his crew must overcome incredible obstacles including a 100-foot bronze giant, the venomous Hydraa huge creature with the heads of seven snakes, and a spectacular battle with an army of skeletons.
News by Tom Woodward
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I am starting to think I will wait for a box set or something like that....
Grifter02 wrote: Shadowmoses wrote: No book treatment like Clash Of The Titans? Shame.
Sony doesn't do books.
Errr... Did you forget Silverado?
Sony doesn't do books.
Errr... Did you forget Silverado?
Dumb Dealer wrote: Really? I just hope that the planned remake will be more true to the original myth, unlike the last two Clash of Titans movie. Even the title "Clash of the Titans" is awfully out of place. See, there's not a single Titan in "Titans" movies. Both Medusa & Kraken are not Titans that the gods fear, they're just monsters. Those movies made a dick out of Perseus.
Before that, there's the planned adaptation of the story of Theseus and the Minotaur by director Tarsem. It was originally named "War of the Gods", then they preferred to call it "Immortals", so it wouldn't look like a rip-off of "Clash of the Titans" or of the "God of War" video game series. It could be very good. If you have seen Tarsem's "The Fall" (and you definitely should...), you can expect a luscious and very distinctive style that still manages to give justice to the original myth. Of course, unless the producers have a different agenda.
Before that, there's the planned adaptation of the story of Theseus and the Minotaur by director Tarsem. It was originally named "War of the Gods", then they preferred to call it "Immortals", so it wouldn't look like a rip-off of "Clash of the Titans" or of the "God of War" video game series. It could be very good. If you have seen Tarsem's "The Fall" (and you definitely should...), you can expect a luscious and very distinctive style that still manages to give justice to the original myth. Of course, unless the producers have a different agenda.
Matt Stilwell wrote: What does Peter Jackson have to do with this movie ? I don't want a commentary from him.
A lot of Commentary tracks have people who were not involved in the acual film they are talking about, but because they know a lot about the film in question, or the film-making process, they are still very informative.
A lot of Commentary tracks have people who were not involved in the acual film they are talking about, but because they know a lot about the film in question, or the film-making process, they are still very informative.
Matt Stilwell wrote: What does Peter Jackson have to do with this movie ? I don't want a commentary from him.
I love Jackson's commentaries. However I would much rather prefer him being on the same track as Harryhausen so he can ask the geek questions us fans all want to know.
It looks like they went with the standard DVD art only with the brightness way down and the title font changed. I can't wait to replace my old DVD with this. Jason is such an amazing film and the thought of Talos in full HD gives me goosebumps.
I love Jackson's commentaries. However I would much rather prefer him being on the same track as Harryhausen so he can ask the geek questions us fans all want to know.
It looks like they went with the standard DVD art only with the brightness way down and the title font changed. I can't wait to replace my old DVD with this. Jason is such an amazing film and the thought of Talos in full HD gives me goosebumps.
Mantis wrote: 10 bucks say this will be on the remake table by 2014 at least. This was a great movie, will look into buying this later on.
Really? I just hope that the planned remake will be more true to the original myth, unlike the last two Clash of Titans movie. Even the title "Clash of the Titans" is awfully out of place. See, there's not a single Titan in "Titans" movies. Both Medusa & Kraken are not Titans that the gods fear, they're just monsters. Those movies made a dick out of Perseus.
Really? I just hope that the planned remake will be more true to the original myth, unlike the last two Clash of Titans movie. Even the title "Clash of the Titans" is awfully out of place. See, there's not a single Titan in "Titans" movies. Both Medusa & Kraken are not Titans that the gods fear, they're just monsters. Those movies made a dick out of Perseus.
What does Peter Jackson have to do with this movie ? I don't want a commentary from him.
Shadowmoses wrote: No book treatment like Clash Of The Titans? Shame.
No, it's not a shame. Those Digi-Book treaments suck a**. I will take a hardcover case any day of the week over those cheap & lousy Digi-Book c**p.
No, it's not a shame. Those Digi-Book treaments suck a**. I will take a hardcover case any day of the week over those cheap & lousy Digi-Book c**p.
Shadowmoses wrote: No book treatment like Clash Of The Titans? Shame.
Sony doesn't do books.
Sony doesn't do books.
10 bucks say this will be on the remake table by 2014 at least. This was a great movie, will look into buying this later on.
No book treatment like Clash Of The Titans? Shame.
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I'm not sure that Peter Jackson and Ray Harryhausen are on the same commentary. The specs suggest 2 commentaries.
I will buy this soon enough, since I remember enjoying the movie a lot. I need to pick up these movies so my kid can see them at the right age and be blown away by them as well!
I will buy this soon enough, since I remember enjoying the movie a lot. I need to pick up these movies so my kid can see them at the right age and be blown away by them as well!
YES! I have been wondering when this was going to be getting the HD treatment. Its about time!
I can't wait to hear Peter Jackson and Harryhausen together on a commentary!
I just wish 'Valley of Gwangi' and especially 'The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms' was under Sony and not Warner Bros. Warner Bros treats their Harryhausen films like c**p while Sony treats them like gold. Which is a shame because 'Beast' is one of my favorite Harryhausen films.
I can't wait to hear Peter Jackson and Harryhausen together on a commentary!
I just wish 'Valley of Gwangi' and especially 'The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms' was under Sony and not Warner Bros. Warner Bros treats their Harryhausen films like c**p while Sony treats them like gold. Which is a shame because 'Beast' is one of my favorite Harryhausen films.
Yes....
Even if it means a second volume of the Ray Harryhausen collection is now unlikely (besides Jason and the first volume, there are three additional Columbia movies made by Harryhausen: The Three Worlds of Gulliver, Mysterious Island and First Men In The Moon), it will be a first day buy for me.
Even if it means a second volume of the Ray Harryhausen collection is now unlikely (besides Jason and the first volume, there are three additional Columbia movies made by Harryhausen: The Three Worlds of Gulliver, Mysterious Island and First Men In The Moon), it will be a first day buy for me.
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