The Last Starfighter 4K

[Brad Johnson]

The Last Starfighter finally is finally getting a proper 4K treatment.

If what I'm seeing is correct, this version is a completely new treatment - 4K restoration from new scans of the original camera negative, 5.1 DTS-HD audio mixed from the 70mm 4.1 release (included as a audio option), and picture optimized for Dolby Vision and HDR10. On shelves May 30.

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Starfighter-Collectors-4K-Ultra/dp/B0BWSGTZNX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QB5UPLTE5F06&keywords=last+starfighter+4k&qid=1683815466&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

Pre-release reviews are starting to trickle out. Looks good.

https://thedigitalbits.com/item/last-starfighter-arrow-2023-uhd

For the non Movie Geeks among us, director Nick Castle was also the original Micheal Myers (credited as "The Shape") and co-wrote Escape from New York.

Brad

[MechAg94]

Amazon says I already bought it.  I don't think I have watched the 4K version.  I need to put my hands on the disc and change that.

[Brad Johnson]

I don't think I have watched the 4K version.

You haven't. It won't release until May 30. Have to be careful... the Amazon page is the kind that has all the available formats. You have to change it to show the 4K UHD version. Only option at this point is pre-order. There's also a glitch in the page that won't display the 4K UHD option if you click to any other formats. It also won't display if you go to Amazon and search for it in the search field. I had to Google it, then follow Google's product-specific link to get the correct order box.

Brad

[T.O.M.]

I have not seen that movie in maybe 20 years.  Rain in the forecast for the weekend.  Thanks for the idea.

[MechAg94]

You haven't. It won't release until May 30. Have to be careful... the Amazon page is the kind that has all the available formats. You have to change it to show the 4K UHD version. Only option at this point is pre-order. There's also a glitch in the page that won't display the 4K UHD option if you click to any other formats. It also won't display if you go to Amazon and search for it in the search field. I had to Google it, then follow Google's product-specific link to get the correct order box.

Brad

I didn't notice the May 30th.  Good.  I can still get a 4K version in a few weeks.  I don't really like that pre-order page as it still says Blue Ray.  Maybe it will show better after the 30th.  The copy I have is Blue Ray. 

[JTHunter]

Many years ago, I bought a Sharp Acquos (sp?) HDTV and a matching Blu-Ray player.  The store also had a rebate where I could get some Blu-Ray DVDs to go with it.  One of the ones I got was Last Starfighter.   

[Brad Johnson]

I didn't notice the May 30th.  Good.  I can still get a 4K version in a few weeks.  I don't really like that pre-order page as it still says Blue Ray.  Maybe it will show better after the 30th. 

If you follow the link, does the orange order button say "Pre Order Now"? If so, you're golden. I did it and my Order Status reflects the proper item.

Oh... my Order Status may show 4K re-issues of Time Bandits and Adventures of Baron Munchhausen, too 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYLLNMCM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJJ5P1YJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Brad