The 1998 science fiction film Lost in Space, a notable highlight from the late `90s sci-fi boom, is receiving a comprehensive Special Edition 4K Blu-ray release. Directed by Stephen Hopkins and based on the 1965 television series, this cult-classic movie is being re-released by Arrow Video. The new edition is scheduled to launch on September 2.
Restoration and Bonus Content Highlights
The Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray boasts a brand-new 4K restoration of the film, meticulously created from the original camera negatives and personally approved by director Stephen Hopkins. Beyond the stunning visual upgrade, this edition is packed with an extensive list of bonus materials, featuring several all-new interviews exclusive to this release.
The packaging itself is a collector`s item, with a reversible sleeve offering the original theatrical poster on one side and newly commissioned artwork on the other. The set also includes an illustrated collector`s booklet, featuring insights from film critic Neil Sinyard, excerpts from American Cinematographer, and parts of the original production notes.
New Bonus Features Include:
- A Space Odyssey: A new interview with director Stephen Hopkins.
- Lights in the Sky: A new interview with director of photography Peter Levy.
- A Journey Through Time: A new interview with producer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.
- Art of Space: A new interview with supervising art director Keith Pain.
- Crafting Reality: A new interview with Kenny Wilson, former mould shop supervisor at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
- Sound of Space: A new interview with sound mixer Simon Kaye and re-recording mixer Robin O’Donohue.
- Lost But Not Forgotten in Space: A new video essay by film critic Matt Donato.
Archival Bonus Materials Re-Included:
- Audio commentary by director Stephen Hopkins and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.
- Audio commentary with visual effects supervisors Angus Bickerton and Lauren Ritchie, director of photography Peter Levy, editor Ray Lovejoy, and producer Carla Fry.
- Deleted scenes.
- Building the Special Effects: Featurette with visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton and animatics supervisor Mac Wilson.
- The Future of Space Travel: Featurette exploring the film`s vision of the future.
- TV Years: Q&A with the original cast of the TV series.
- Bloopers.
About the Film
Released in 1998, Lost in Space ingeniously adapted elements from its television predecessor, reimagining them for the big screen. The movie retains the central premise of the TV series: the Robinson family is inadvertently sent to a distant galaxy due to the machinations of the treacherous Dr. Zachary Smith, portrayed by Gary Oldman. The film introduced new narrative elements and featured groundbreaking visual effects for its era. It stars an ensemble cast including William Hurt, Mimi Rogers, Matt LeBlanc, and Heather Graham. At the time of its premiere, Lost in Space represented a significant shift for New Line Cinema, marking its move from producing low-budget horror and well-received independent films towards major box office blockbusters.
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