"Heavy Metal" the animated sci-fi classic, will now be available for the first time on 4K Ultra HD. The new version will be released on April 19, 2022 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
The film is based on the fantastical illustrated magazine of the same. In it, producer Ivan Reitman enlists the help of some of Hollywood's animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Only when encountered by its one true enemy, to whom it is inexplicably drawn, will goodness prevail throughout the universe. Richly and lavishly drawn, the vignettes of the orb's dark victories include the character voices of John Candy, Harold Ramis and a pounding soundtrack by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Grand Funk Railroad, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Nazareth, Stevie Nicks, Riggs, and Trust. Highly imaginative and full of surprising special effects, "Heavy Metal" set the standard for alternative contemporary animation. An intoxicating experience not to be missed!
This exciting release, which is presented in a limited edition SteelBook, includes "Heavy Metal" on 4K Ultra HD disc and Blu-ray, plus the exclusive Blu-ray debut of "Heavy Metal 2000".
Complete detail on the release are as follows:
HEAVY METAL 4K ULTRA HD DISC
*Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby *Vision, reviewed and approved by Ivan Reitman
*New 2022 Dolby Atmos soundtrack - a brand-new immersive experience utilizing enhanced sound effects and much more, supervised by producer Ivan Reitman!
*Also includes the 2022 mix in 5.1, and the original 1981 theatrical Dolby Stereo audio
*Special Feature
NEW: Heavy Metal: A Look Back - an all-new retrospective featuring reflections from producer Ivan Reitman, famous fans Kevin Smith, Norman Reedus, and more!
HEAVY METAL BLU-RAY DISC™
*Feature presented in High Definition with 5.1 audio
*Special Features:
*Original Feature-Length Rough Cut with *Optional Commentary by Carl Macek
*Imagining Heavy Metal Documentary
*Deleted Scene
*Alternate Framing Story with Commentary
HEAVY METAL 2000 BLU-RAY DISC™
*Feature presented in High Definition (newly remastered), with 5.1 audio
*Special Features:
*Julie Strain: Super Goddess
*Voice Talent
*Animation Tests
*Animatic Comparisons
