UPDATE: 2. September 2010
Masters of Cinema hat das Pre-Order-Angebot um einen Tag verlängert. Mehr dazu weiter unten.

Am 22. November 2010 veröffentlicht das britische Label Masters of Cinema Fritz Langs Stummfilm “Metropolis” [D 1927] in der restaurierten und rekonstruierten Langfassung, die Anfang des Jahres in Berlin und Frankfurt/Main ihre Premiere feierte. Der Film wird auf DVD veröffentlicht, ebenso auf Blu-ray und als limitiertes DVD/Blu-ray-Combo-Set im Steelbook. Für letzteres bietet Masters of Cinema bis zum 2. 3. September ein Pre-Order-Special an: Innerhalb von 14 Tagen wird ein “Metropolis”-T-Shirt gratis verschickt und das Steelbook-Set – bestehend aus einer Blu-ray und zwei DVDs – wird im November frühzeitig ausgeliefert. Bezahlt wird per Pay-Pal, der Preis liegt bei 24,99 britischen Pfund, was ungefähr 31,- Euro entspricht.

LIMITED EDITION METROPOLIS PRE-ORDER OFFER

Now’s your chance to own a piece of limited edition cinema history. On 22nd November our editions of the restored and reconstructed Metropolis will be released on DVD and Blu-ray.

With its dizzying depiction of a futuristic cityscape and alluring female robot, Metropolis is among the most famous of all German films and the mother of sci-fi cinema (an influence on Blade Runner and Star Wars, among countless other films). Directed by the legendary Fritz Lang (M, Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse,The Big Heat, etc.), its jaw-dropping production values, iconic imagery, and modernist grandeur – it was described by Luis Buñuel as “a captivating symphony of movement” – remain as powerful as ever.

Along side the standard DVD and Blu-ray editions we will be releasing a limited edition dual format Steelbook. Over the next 48 hours we are giving away a FREE Metropolis T-shirt with every pre-order for this very limited dual format release. T-Shirts will be shipped within 14 days and you will be guaranteed early delivery of the steelbook. The set comes with 3 discs, 1 x Blu-ray and 2 x DVD, special features are listed below.

This offer is strictly on a first come first served basis. Artwork for illustrative purposes only.

Special Features:

• 150-minute reconstructed and restored 2010 version (including 25 minutes of footage previously thought lost to the world)
• Separate DVD and BD editions with wraparound embossed sleeve, or Ltd Ed Steelbook Dual Format edition
• Pristine new HD transfer (1080p on Blu-ray)
• New 2010 symphony orchestra studio recording of the original 1927 Gottfried Huppertz score in 5.1
• Newly translated optional English subtitles as well as the original German intertitles
• Full-length audio commentary by David Kalat and Jonathan Rosenbaum
• Die Reise nach Metropolis (2010, 53 minutes), a documentary about the film
• 2010 re-release trailer
• 56-page booklet featuring archival interviews with Fritz Lang, a 1927 review by Luis Buñuel, articles by Jonathan Rosenbaum and Karen Naundorf, and restoration notes by Martin Koerber.
• And more!

 
UDPATE: 2. September 2010
Masters of Cinema hat das Angebot bis zum 3. September verlängert. Außerdem kann man jetzt bei der Bestellung direkt die Größe des T-Shirts angeben. All diejenigen, die bereits bestellt haben, erhalten eine Mail mit Anweisungen, wie man die entsprechende T-Shirt-Größe noch nachträglich angeben kann.

We have extended our pre-order offer until Midnight Friday 3rd September. For just £24.99 you can pre-order the limited edition 3 disc dual format Steelbook edition from us and you will receive a free Metropolis T-shirt

Following on from our announcement of the Blu-ray/DVD/Steelbook editions of Metropolis, we are happy to announce the pre-order offer T-Shirt. Every order placed with us for the limited edition Steelbook will receive a free T-shirt. Without further ado we present to you the T-shirt design. The shirt is a high quality cotton shirt, in black with a white print.

These will be available in 4 sizes – S, M, L, XL. If you have already ordered your Steelbook you will receive an email shortly detailing how you can request your T-Shirt size, otherwise you will be presented with the option upon ordering.