Nachdem der zweite Teil der “Mad Max“-Trilogie 2007 von Warner Bros. auf Blu-ray veröffentlicht wurde, lag die Frage im Raum, wann denn nun endlich der erste Teil in HD erscheinen würde. Am 5. Oktober 2010 ist es soweit. MGM wird George Millers wegweisenden Actionfilm als “Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack” veröffentlichen und – anders als noch beim kürzlich erschienenen “Die Klapperschlange / Escape from New York” – auch mit Bonusmaterial ausstatten. Allerdings bleiben laut der Pressemitteilung einige Extras der “Special Edition”-DVD aus dem Jahr 2001 auf der Strecke. So sind die (nicht besonders gute) “Mel Gibson: The High Octane Birth Of A Superstar”-Featurette (15 Min.), der “Road Rants” Trivia & Fun Fact Track und die Fotogalerie in der Auflistung nicht mehr zu finden. Die alte DVD inklusive dieser Extras liegt dem Set allerdings bei.
Wie schon die amerikanische “Special Edition”-DVD wird die Blu-ray über die originale australische Tonspur verfügen. Für den US-Kinomarkt wurde der Film 1979/1980 nämlich neu synchronisiert um ihn vom Aussie-Slang zu befreien und für das amerikanische Kinopublikum verständlicher zu machen. Diese Synchro wird ebenfalls vorhanden sein.
Die Pressemitteilung:
THE LEATHER-CLAD COP IS OUT FOR REVENGE, THIS TIME ON BLU-RAY
MAD MAX
Celebrate 30 Years of Crime-Fighting Action For the First Time on Blu-Ray October 5th
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 30, 2010) – The “take no prisoners” cop MAD MAX rides onto Blu-ray for the first time October 5 as MGM Home Entertainment releases the post-apocalyptic action classic. Starring Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Lethal Weapon) and directed by George Miller (Happy Feet, Babe: Pig in the City), MAD MAX was hailed by the New York Times as one of the “Best 1000 Movies Ever.”
Now viewers can experience the thrilling dystopian action film with an all-new Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Special features include filmmaker commentary and the documentary “Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon,” featuring interviews with the original crew and film experts. The new release also features the very popular original Australian audio track in addition to the American dubbed track.
Considered one of the best films of 1979, MAD MAX garnered three Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards for editing, sound and musical score. The film was also nominated by the AFI for Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Hugh Keays-Byrne).
In the ravaged near future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them. But they underestimate one officer: Max Rockatansky (Gibson). And when the bikers brutalize Max’s best friend and family, they send him into a mad frenzy that leaves him seeking revenge, which is the only thing left in the world for Max to live for.
The MAD MAX Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack is available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 U.S. /$25.99 Canada. Prebook is September 8.
MAD MAX Blu-ray Special Features: (Catalog # M122837)
DISC ONE (Blu-ray):
- Filmmaker Commentary by Jon Dowding, David Eggby, Chris Murray & Tim Ridge
- Documentary: “Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon”
- New-To-The-U.S. Original Australian Language Track
- Two theatrical trailers
- TV Spots
MAD MAX Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack: (Catalog # M122835 U.S. / M12286 Canada)
DISC ONE (Blu-ray):
- Filmmaker Commentary by Jon Dowding, David Eggby, Chris Murray & Tim Ridge
- Documentary: “Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon”
- New-To-The-U.S. Original Australian Language Track
- Two theatrical trailers
- TV Spots
DISC TWO (DVD):
- New Digitally Remastered Transfer
- “Mel Gibson: The Birth Of A Star” Documentary
- “Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon” Documentary
- New-To-The-U.S. Original Australian Language Track
- Theatrical Trailers
- “Road Rants” Trivia & Fun Fact Track
- Photo Gallery
- TV Spots
