Australian label Imprint Films has informed us that it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Wolfgang Petersen's The NeverEnding Story (1984) with a five-disc 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack, which is scheduled to arrive on the market on November 27th.
Description: 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-color 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 Blu-ray with Dolby Vision, and on Blu-ray.
This epic package also includes the German Extended Cut on 4K Blu-ray 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.
I was existentially afraid to watch this movie as a kid, because I was convinced it would never end. My kid-brain was sure that if I ever started watching it, I would never be able to stop.