THE NEVERENDING STORY (REGION FREE IMPORT - LIMITED EDITION) 4K UHD/BLU-RAY [PRE-ORDER]

Street Date 12/4/24

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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most beloved films of all time in this Limited Edition definitive set, a 5-disc journey into the depths of the wonderland world of Fantasia, based on the book by Michael Ende.

Our strictly Limited Edition Replica Storybook packaging is crafted with high-quality leatherette, adorned with the iconic Auryn emblem, die-cast metallic ornamentation, red and white ribbons, gold-foiled stamping and embossed detailing exactly as seen in the film. It is magnetically sealed to ensure it stays closed.

This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 29.5 x 37cm, weighing in at 2.4kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras: 

an A4 reproduction of the original 1984 Press Kit;
a full-colour matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the original poster; 
reprints of the original eight lobby cards on 11″ x 14″ card stock, housed in a glossy display folder;
a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all five discs.

Rediscover the Original US Theatrical Cut and its timeless soundtrack, fully restored and making its worldwide debut on 4K UHD with Dolby Vision, and on Blu-ray. This epic package also includes the German Extended Cut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, a must-see experience for NeverEnding enthusiasts.

Dive inside the pages with Lisa Downs’ extraordinary 2024 feature-length documentary Life After NeverEnding Story, as well as brand NEW featurettes and Audio Commentary, and hours of extensive archival features.

We are only pressing this exclusive Limited Edition set once. 

FEATURES:
Disc One: Original US Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD
NEW Dolby Vision presentation of the 94-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD, restored from the original 35mm negative by Imprint Films
Audio Commentary by writer/director Wolfgang Petersen
NEW Audio Commentary by ‘Future Noir’ author Paul M. Sammon
Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
Optional English Subtitles

Disc Two: Original US Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration of the 94-minute Theatrical Cut
Audio Commentary by writer/director Wolfgang Petersen
NEW Audio Commentary by ‘Future Noir’ author Paul M. Sammon
NEW Finding Fantasia: Adapting The NeverEnding Story – featurette on the book adaptation with producer/director Lisa Downs
NEW No Boundaries: Imagineering The NeverEnding Story – featurette on the special effects
NEW Flights of Fantasy: Inside the scores of The NeverEnding Story – featurette with film music historian Daniel Schweiger on the score
Reimagining The NeverEnding Story featurette
The Making of The NeverEnding Story featurette (in German with optional subtitles)
Restoration featurette (in German with optional subtitles)
A World of Fantasies feature documentary (in German with optional subtitles)
Theatrical Trailer
NeverEnding Story music video by Limahl
Storyboard comparisons
Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
Optional English Subtitles

Disc Three: German Extended Cut on 4K UHD
HDR10 presentation of the 104-minute German Extended Cut on 4K UHD
Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround / Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Optional English Subtitles

Disc Four: German Extended Cut on Blu-ray
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration of the 104-minute German Extended Cut
Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround / Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Optional English Subtitles

Disc Five: Life After NeverEnding Story (2024 feature-length documentary) on Blu-ray
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
Over 70 minutes of Deleted and Extended Scenes
Once Upon a Time in… Treviso – featurette
Original Trailer
Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio: LPCM 2.0