Just when fans os Gerry and Sylvia Anderson‘s epic sci-fi series, Space: 1999 thought the 30th Anniversary Edition was enough, Shout! Factory is doing one better with their upcoming release, coming July 16, 2019.
Six new features will be added which looks at the past and future of this series. The Surround sound remix has me intrigued and I’m tempted to pick up the entire series all over again. For Blu-ray enthusiasts, this version will mean fewer discs to flip (there’s 13 versus 18) when compared to the original.
New interviews with director Kevin Connor, actors Barbara Bain and Nick Tate, and new audio commentaries will be in this set, and for those wanting a keepsake, a snow globe is included! It has the Eagle Transporter landing on the Moon and this set is available for pre-order now at shoutfactory.com. The globe itself has a 4-inch circumference and sits on a 2-inch base.
From the Press Release:
September 1999: A nuclear waste dump on the lunar surface unexpectedly detonates, blasting the moon out of Earth’s orbit and taking the inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha on an unbelievable voyage of discovery and adventure. Under the command of John Koenig (Martin Landau), the Alphans hurtle through the stars, encountering fantastic worlds and beings in a universe where peril awaits at every turn. Together, Koenig and the Alphans face the ultimate challenge in the farthest reaches of space: survive…and find home.
Also starring Barbara Bain as Dr. Helena Russell, Barry Morse as Victor Bergman, and Catherine Schell as Maya, Space: 1999 is a true classic of science fiction television, presented here in a deluxe box set with a galaxy’s worth of special features that fans and newcomers alike will treasure. Strap yourselves in — the journey of a lifetime is about to begin!
Bonus Features:
- NEW Mission To Moonbase Alpha: An Interview With Actress Barbara Bain
- NEW Into The Uncertain Future: An Interview With Actor Nick Tate
- NEW Brain Behind The Destruction: An Interview With Director Kevin Connor
- NEW Moonbase Merch: A Tour Of Space:1999 Ephemera With Author John Muir
- NEW Audio Commentary By Author Anthony Taylor On “Dragon’s Domain” And “The Metamorph”
- NEW Audio Commentary By Space:1999 Series Expert Scott Michael Bosco On “Ring Around The Moon”
- Audio Commentary By Series Co-Creator Gerry Anderson On “Breakaway” And “Dragon’s Domain”
- “These Episodes” – Nearly 100 Minutes Of Reflections On Some Of Space:1999’s Iconic Episodes From The People Who Made Them
- “Memories Of Space” Featurette
- Interview With Sylvia Anderson
- Guardian Of Piri Remembered With Actress Catherine Schell
- Vintage Year Two Interviews
- Vintage Brian Johnson Interview
- Behind The Scenes Footage With Brian Johnson Commentary
- Concept And Creation Featurette
- Special Effects And Design Featurette
- Martin Landau And Barbara Bain TV Promos
- Promos For Year One And Year Two
- Trailers For Destination Moonbase Alpha And Alien Attack
- Blackpool “Space City” Exhibition Advert
- Lyons Maid Ice Lolly Advert
- Mono And 5.1 Audio On All Episodes
- Photo Galleries
- 16 Page Episode Guide
