From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Take a Breathless Ride to Another Universe in the Cult Sci-Fi Classic With Its Legendary Queen Soundtrack, 'Flash Gordon: Saviour of the Universe Edition'

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Take a Breathless Ride to Another Universe in the Cult Sci-Fi Classic With Its Legendary Queen Soundtrack, 'Flash Gordon: Saviour of the Universe Edition'

All New Digitally Remastered Picture, 5.1 Surround Sound and Exclusive Bonus Features and Key Art By Renowned Artist Alex Ross Available for the First Time on DVD August 7, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- An All-American football player must foil an extraterrestrial plan to dominate the Earth in "Flash Gordon: Saviour of the Universe Edition," rocketing into stores August 7, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Available on DVD for the first time, this rollicking sci-fi classic stars Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Timothy Dalton, and Academy Award(R) nominees Max von Sydow ("Pelle the Conqueror") and Topol ("Fiddler on the Roof") in the ultimate otherworldly adventure. An all-new digitally remastered picture and 5.1 Surround Sound brilliantly enhance the tongue-in-cheek dialogue, outrageous costumes and over the top sets, as well as the now legendary soundtrack by the celebrated rock group Queen. Directed by Mike Hodges ("Croupier," "Get Carter") and produced by Dino De Laurentiis ("Barbarella," "King Kong-1976"), "Flash Gordon: Saviour of the Universe Edition" brings to the screen all the action, romance and fun of the original 1930's comic strip that inspired it. The special edition DVD includes exclusive bonus features, packaging art by renowned comic book artist, Alex Ross, and an "alternate" collectible postcard of the packaging art that make it a must-have addition to the collection of any sci-fi fan. The creation of cartoonist Alex Raymond, "Flash Gordon" is the original epic outer-space fantasy. The DVD is priced at $26.98 SRP. Pre-order close is July 3, 2007.

BONUS FEATURES BLAST OFF TO EXCITEMENT

The Special Edition DVD includes special bonus features that will take your enjoyment into another galaxy:

* ALEX ROSS, RENOWNED COMIC ARTIST, ON FLASH GORDON -- World-renowned
comic artist Alex Ross talks about his favorite movie of all time,
Flash Gordon, and about how the film has inspired him in his life and
work.

* WRITING A CLASSIC: SCREENWRITER LORENZO SEMPLE, JR. -- Screenwriter
Lorenzo Semple, Jr. speaks about the deliberately campy script for
Flash Gordon.

* FLASH GORDON 1936 SERIAL EPISODE -- Chapter One of Planet of Peril.

SYNOPSIS

In this wild and wacky update of the 1930's comic strip, maverick scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov (Topol) believes that energy waves emanating from a far-away galaxy are pulling the moon out of its orbit and threatening to destroy the Earth. Along with Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones), quarterback for the New York Jets, and beautiful Dale Arden (Melody Anderson), Zarkov sets off on a rocket trip to the stars. They follow the energy waves to the distant planet Mongo, where they discover that evil despot Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow in a deliciously sinister performance) is planning to obliterate life on Earth. Ming decides to add lovely Dale to his harem of concubines and attempts to imprison Flash, who escapes and takes refuge with the planet's rebel forces. He convinces rival Mongo princes Barin (Timothy Dalton) and Vultan (Brian Blessed) to unite their armies, and leads them in an all-out campaign to overthrow Ming and save humanity.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Mike Hodges
Written By: Michael Allin, Lorenzo Semple Jr., Alex Raymond
Produced By: Dino De Laurentiis
Director of Photography: Gil Taylor
Production Designer: Danilo Donati
Film Editors: Malcolm Cook
Costume Designer: Danilo Donati
Music By: Howard Blake
Cast: Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Topol, Brian Blessed,
Timothy Dalton

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: August 7, 2007
Pre-Order Close: July 3, 2007
Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $26.98 SRP
Selection Number: 61032983
Running Time: 1 Hour 52 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)
Rating: PG
Technical Info:
* English Dolby Digital 5.1
* Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French

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