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Battle Beyond the Stars zooms onto Blu-ray with a quality array of extras, headlined by a pair of audio commentary tracks, one of which features famed Producer Roger Corman. These extras do a fine job of making the movie look and sound better than it really is; no doubt many will want to re-visit it after digging through this fine selection of supplements. •Audio Commentary: Writer John Sayles and Producer Roger Corman deliver a wide-ranging commentary that, as always seems the case with Corman behind the microphone, proves quite insightful and highly entertaining. The two discuss the picture's roots as an outer space version of The Magnificent Seven and The Seven Samurai, the makeup of the various characters who appear in the film, the picture's budget and limitations, the early works of James Cameron and James Horner, filmmaking techniques, the performances and availability of the cast, the picture's lasting legacy, and plenty more. This is a must-listen commentary. •Audio Commentary: Assistant Production Manager Gale Ann Hurd discusses the picture's aim at generating a Star Wars look on a non Star Wars budget, her role in the making of the movie, the then- and future work of the cast and crew, specifics and challenges of the shoot, and much more. She also shares various behind-the-scenes insights and anecdotal stories from the shoot. She allows some gaps to emerge in her commentary and this isn't the most engaging listen out there, but completists will want to check it out. •The Man Who Would Be Shad (1080p, 15:21): Actor Richard Thomas reflects on his work in Battle Beyond the Stars in this all-new interview. •Space Opera on a Shoestring (1080p, 33:33): A quality retrospective that examines the challenges of making Battle Beyond the Stars both during the shoot and in post-production. The piece features contributions from Aaron Lipstadt, Alec Gillis, Alex Hadju, Allan Holzman, R.J. Kizer, Robert and Dennis Skotak, Thom Shouse, and Tony Randel. •Battle Beyond the Stars Trailer (1080p, 2:33). •Radio Spot (1080p, 0:32). •Still Gallery (1080p, 3:05). •Production Photos (1080p, 5:20). •Posters (1080p, 1:30). |
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