The Thief of Bagdad - Britmovie

Joenoir · 02-03-2008, 10:41 AM

To be released in May on R1
- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- Restored digital transfer
- Two audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and one with film and music historian Bruce Eder
- New interviews with special-effects experts Ray Harryhausen, Dennis Muren, and Craig Barron about the technical achievements of The Thief of Bagdad
- The Lion Has Wings (1940), Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, during The Thief of Bagdad's production hiatus
- Excerpts from codirector Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography
- Selections of music by composer Miklos Rózsa not used in the final film
- Stills gallery featuring rare Dufaycolor images of the film's production
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Andrew Moor and Ian Christie

Steve Crook · 02-03-2008, 11:55 AM

No date given for its release as yet, but I'm looking forward to it

Steve

John Hodson · 02-03-2008, 12:31 PM

Criterion DVD gives it as May 27, Steve.

Steve Crook · 02-03-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by John Hodson

Criterion DVD gives it as May 27, Steve.

Thanks John, i was only looking on the main Criterion site and page about the DVD

Steve

02-03-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
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Steve Crook is still cheeky Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 9,679 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (1)	No date given for its release as yet, but I'm looking forward to it Steve