Mad Max Trilogy Coming To Blu-ray

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WB has mentioned that this would be coming this year and now it's official.


From Highdefdigest:

"The three films - 'Mad Max' (1979), 'Mad Max Road Warrior' (1982) and 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' (1985) - are all set in the near-future in Australia. From the very first film, Oscar® winner George Miller ('Happy Feet,' 2006) proved a master at creating the gritty, bleak dystopian world and staging the incredible car stunts and crashes in the era when stuntmen, not computers, achieved the effects. All three movies starred Mel Gibson, virtually unknown until after the second film, as Max Rockatansky, a highway cop traveling through the Outback in a society descending into chaos. The films started Gibson on his road to international superstardom, led to his signature 'Lethal Weapon' series, and later two Academy Awards® for his roles as producer and director of 'Braveheart' (1995).

Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $49.99."

Release date is June 4, 2013.

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And here's the formal press release sent out this afternoon:

THE MAD MAX TRILOGY BLU-RAYâ„¢ COLLECTION DEBUTS JUNE 4 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Mel Gibson Stars in the Franchise that Made Him a Star

Burbank, Calif. February 25, 2013 - Mad Max, the sci-fi franchise that introduced Mel Gibson to the world, will come together for the first time as a Blu-ray collection when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) debuts the Mad Max Trilogy on June 4th.

The three films - Mad Max (1979), Mad Max Road Warrior (1982) and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) - are all set in the near-future in Australia. From the very first film, Oscar® winner George Miller (Happy Feet, 2006) proved a master at creating the gritty, bleak dystopian world and staging the incredible car stunts and crashes in the era when stuntmen, not computers, achieved the effects. All three movies starred Mel Gibson, virtually unknown until after the second film, as Max Rockatansky, a highway cop traveling through the Outback in a society descending into chaos. The films started Gibson on his road to international superstardom, led to his signature Lethal Weapon series, and later two Academy Awards® for his roles as producer and director of Braveheart (1995).

This must-own collection for action fans is available in limited premium tin packaging and makes a perfect gift for Father's Day. The collection will sell for $49.99 SRP on Blu-ray Discâ„¢. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, which is making its Blu-ray debut, will also be available as a single along with Mad Max Road Warrior. Order due date for all is April 30th.

About The Films:

Mad Max (1979) - George Miller's first entry in the trilogy, Mad Max packs brutal action and insane stunts as it follows the inevitable downfall of relentless cop Max Rockatansky (Gibson) in a world gone mad. Living on the edge of an apocalypse, Max is ready to run far away from it all with his family. But when he experiences an unfortunate encounter with a motorcycle gang and its menacing leader, the Toecutter, his retreat from the madness of the world is now a race to save his family's life.

Mad Max Road Warrior (1982) - The sequel to Mad Max, Mad Max Road Warrior provides action-packed, “automotive” entertainment, telling the story of a selfish-turned-selfless hero and his efforts to protect a small camp of desert survivors and defend an oil refinery under siege from a ferocious marauding horde that plunders the land for gasoline.

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) - Mel Gibson returns for his third go-round as the title hero who takes on the barbarians of the post-nuclear future - and this time becomes the savior of a tribe of lost children. Music superstar Tina Turner co-stars as Aunty Entity, a power-mad dominatrix determined to use Max to tighten her stranglehold on Bartertown, where fresh water, clean food and gasoline are worth more than gold.

THE MAD MAX TRILOGY ON BLU-RAY
Street Date: June 4, 2013
Order Due Date: April 30, 2013
Catalog/UPC #: 1000334058 / 883929266661
Pricing: $49.99 SRP
Mad Max Run Time: 94 minutes; Rated R
The Road Warrior Run Time: 91 minutes; Rated R
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Run Time: 107 minutes; Rated PG-13

Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change.

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Warner Home Video Blu-ray Discsâ„¢ offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color and beautifully crisp sound. The format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. - Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Discâ„¢ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees, as well as directly to consumers through WBShop.com.

About Warner Home Video - With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., commands the largest home entertainment distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Video and New Line Cinema.

[Jason C Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jason C]

I'm really happy with the MAD MAX and RW BD's I got. They are great choices when I need some "car porn". And I never want to see Beyond Thunderdome ever again. This set will be a pass for me.

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Cover art!

[Roderick Butthorn Find all posts View Profile Close Roderick]

I might have to HD double dip on this. Especially if there are new extras. Thunderdome is not good, but I feel compelled to remind myself of that with a viewing every 7-10 years. I think I'm about due again.

[Toyboy like a hole in the head Find all posts View Profile Close Toyboy]

Thunderdome is not good, but I feel compelled to remind myself of that with a viewing every 7-10 years. I think I'm about due again.

Same here. And the specter of THUNDERDOME keeps haunting me every time I work up any excitement for FURY ROAD.

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I saw Thunderdome at the drive-in as a kid so I have a soft spot for it, even though I'm fully aware of how hard it sucks.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Ooooohhhh. It's a steelbook.

[Roderick Butthorn Find all posts View Profile Close Roderick]

Hmmmm. Looks like a tin.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

You could be right. It's a steeltinbookbox.

[The Silly Swede Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close The Silly Swede]

Could be aluminum. Does that mean I may drink its content?

[Derrick King Waterfall Puncher Find all posts View Profile Close Derrick King]

Kino has announced that they are releasing Mad Max on UHD on November 24th.

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

Kino has announced that they are releasing Mad Max on UHD on November 24th.

That's about as essential as it gets for me.

[fatboyslim142 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fatboyslim142]

Kino has announced that they are releasing Mad Max on UHD on November 24th.

Hopefully this includes the ORIGINAL Australian audio & NOT the stupid US re-dub.

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I'd say hopefully it includes both. Make it the most complete edition possible.