The Warner Archive has announced three new titles to debut on Blu-Ray in March: Captains Of The Clouds (1942), A Star Is Born (1937), and The Wonderful World Of The Brothers Grimm (1962). Details on these amazing films can be found below:
Captains Of The Clouds (1942)
Street Date: March 22, 2022
Synopsis: The incomparable James Cagney stars with Dennis Morgan, Brenda Marshall and Alan Hale in his first Technicolor feature, once again reunited with Warner Bros.’ legendary Michael Curtiz at the helm. Cagney portrays pilot Brian MacLean, a hot-shot Canadian pilot who is just as adept at stealing flying jobs from his competition as he is at stealing their girlfriend’s hearts. But when he hears a speech by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill about the looming Nazi threat, MacLean enlists in the Royal Canadian Air Force . . . only to find his superior is a man from whom he stole both a job and a girl–and to encounter action and adventure in aerial combat over the North Atlantic. This was the first Hollywood production to be filmed almost entirely on location in Canada and was released right after the U.S. entered WWII.
Technical Details
- NEW 2022 1080p HD Master from 4K scan of original Nitrate Technicolor Camera Negatives!
- BD50
- Color
- Aspect Ratio 16×9 1.37 with Side Mattes
- Audio Specs DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 MONO
- 114 Minutes
Special Features:
- 1942 Newsreel
- Vintage 1942 Color WB Short “Rocky Mountain Big Game
- Classic Bugs Bunny cartoons: “What’s Cookin’, Doc?” (HD) and “Hold the Lion, Please” (HD)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD)
A Star Is Born (1937) – Restored Version
Street Date: March 29, 2022
Synopsis: Producer David O. Selznick turned his attention to Hollywood with this 1937 original classic directed by William A. Wellman. Its Academy Award-winning screenplay co-written by Dorothy Parker tells the story of hopeful, young would-be actress Esther Blodgett (Academy Award winner Janet Gaynor) whose career is launched by movie star Norman Maine (Academy Award winner Fredric March), who also wins the young actress’ heart. Esther becomes leading lady Vicki Lester and Mrs. Norman Maine, but as Maine’s career flounders, he sinks into an abyss of alcoholism. Esther chooses to sacrifice her stardom to care for her husband, but he will not allow Esther to abandon her dreams for him. Remade three times in years ahead, this original version has finally undergone a meticulous restoration and has been remastered from its original nitrate Technicolor camera negatives, especially for this Warner Archive Blu-ray release. The result is a sterling presentation of a landmark in film history for this new restored edition.
Technical Details
- NEW 2022 1080p HD Master from 4K scan of its original Nitrate Technicolor Camera Negatives!
- BD50
- Color
- Aspect Ratio 16×9 1.37 with Side Mattes
- Audio Specs DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 MONO
- 111 Minutes
Special Features:
- Two Lux Radio Theater broadcasts; Janet Gaynor and Robert Montgomery (9/13/37) Judy Garland and Walter Pidgeon (12/28/42)
- Classic WB cartoon “A Star is Hatched” (1938) (HD)
- Classic WB shorts: “Mal Hallett & His Orchestra” (1937) (HD), “Taking the Count” (1937) (HD) and Alibi Mark (1937) (HD)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD)
Street Date: March 29, 2022
Synopsis: The story behind the brothers who created beloved fairy tales come to life, with reenactments of three of their stories. The film tells the story of the brothers’ long struggle for recognition and the sacrifices they and their families made to achieve their goals. Between dreamer Wilhelm (Laurence Harvey) and practical Jacob (Karl Boehm), some marvelous fairy tales develop. In “The Dancing Princess,” a princess (Yvette Mimieux) falls in love with a charming woodsman (Russ Tamblyn). In “The Cobbler and the Elves,” a Christmas miracle of dedicated labor helps the cobbler out when he most needs it. And in the last story, a fire-breathing dragon threatens the kingdom until a lowly servant (Buddy Hackett) saves the day. Shot on location in West Germany, the innovative production features Puppetoons, a technique developed by Oscar-winning special effects expert George Pal. Meticulously restored from its original Cinerama negatives, this fanciful delight is a treat for audiences of all ages…..and this Deluxe Two Disc Edition gives the viewer the opportunity to watch the film either in a traditional letterbox format, or in the Smilebox format which attempts to re-create the immersive Cinerama experience with a simulated curve to the screen. Both versions bring together the three original Cinerama panels with virtually no trace of the lines that joined them together when originally projected in theaters back in 1962.
Warner Archive extends its deepest thanks to Cinerama restorationists David Strohmaier and Tom March, and Decurion Corp. (parent company of Cinerama Inc.), who partnered with us to bring this project to fruition.
Technical Details
- NEW 2022 1080p HD Masters from the 4K restoration of original Cinerama Camera Negatives!
- TWO-DISC DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION
- 2-BD50s
- Disc 1-Restored Cinerama image letterboxed
- Disc 2-Restored Cinerama image in SMILEBOX® format, to approximate the curved theater screen experience in the home
- Disc 1-Aspect Ratio 16×9 2.89 Letterbox
- Disc 2-Aspect Ratio 16×9 2.89Smilebox®
- Audio Specs DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
- 140 Minutes-Roadshow presentation with Overture, Intermission, Entr’acte, and Exit Music.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Rescuing a Fantasy Classic-Documentary (HD) NEW!
- The Epic Art of The Brothers Grimm (HD) NEW!
- The Wonderful Career of George Pal (HD) NEW!
- Trailers and more!
Warner Archive titles can be purchased directly through the Warner Archive Amazon Store or various other online retailers.
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