Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Upcoming from Image Entertainment

Coming soon from Image Entertainment/The Blackhawk Library:


Lon Chaney stars as the gentle outcast Quasimodo in the first film version of Victor Hugo's classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Paris of 1482 was meticulously recreated on the back lot of Universal Studios for this powerful drama that turned Chaney into a screen legend -- now presented in the ultimate special edition of this timeless classic.
  • Mastered in high definition from an original multi-tinted print.
  • New symphonic score compiled by Donald Hunsberger, adapted and conducted by Robert Israel. Recorded in Europe in digital stereo.
  • Insert essay and optional audio essay through the film, both by Michael F. Blake, author of two books on Lon Chaney.
  • Facsimile reproduction of original souvenir program.
  • Gallery of Original 3-D stills (3-D viewing glasses are included with this DVD).
  • Extensive gallery of 2-D stills including production shots, scenes and advertising materials.
  • Behind-the-scenes footage of Lon Chaney out of makeup on the set.
  • A rare 1915 short starring Lon Chaney in a dual role of a hunchback fisherman and fate in Alas and Alack.

  • LENGTH: 118 minutes
    LANGUAGE: English
    AUDIO FORMAT: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
    DVD LAYERING: Dual
    DISCS: 1
    FORMAT: DVD
    ASPECT RATIO: 1.33:1

    More information here.

    1 comments:

    Anonymous said...

    That's great news! I've wanted to see a good copy of this film for years.

    I couldn't help but notice that this post is somewhat different from your other topics. Do you have some connection to this particular release?