The time is now. The place is aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz, America's mightiest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier on maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean. Suddenly, a freak electrical storm engulfs the ship and triggers the impossible: The Nimitz is hurtled back in time to December 6, 1941, mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the enemy fleet speeds towards Hawaii, the warship's Captain (Kirk Douglas), a Defense Department expert (Martin Sheen), a maverick Air Wing Commander (James Farentino) and a desperate Senator in the Roosevelt administration (Charles Durning) must choose between the unthinkable. Do they allow the Japanese to complete their murderous invasion or launch a massive counter-strike that will forever change the course of history?
Katharine Ross and Ron O'Neal co-star in this spellbinding sci-fi action hit filmed on location aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz with the full participation of the U.S. Navy and the ship's crew. Now Blue Underground is proud to present THE FINAL COUNTDOWN in a stunning new restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, for the ultimate in explosive home theater excitement!
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SPECIAL FEATURES
• Audio Commentary – This archival audio commentary was recorded by Director of Photography Victor J. Kemper. It has appeared on other home video releases of The Final Countdown, including the previous Blu-ray release of The Final Countdown.
• Featurettes
– Lloyd Kaufman Goes to Hollywood (14 Mins.): In this archival video program, Associate Producer Lloyd Kaufman recalls how the original concept for The Final Countdown materialized and what it was like to fund and put the project together. There are also some very interesting comments about Kirk Douglas' contribution and director Don Taylor's personality, as well as the decision to shoot on U.S.S. Nimitz (and specifically how to get around the ship).
– Starring The Jolly Rogers (31 Mins.): In this archival video program, members of The Jolly Rogers F-14 Fighter Squadron recall what it was like to serve on U.S.S. Nimitz and shoot The Final Countdown. There are some fantastic comments about the skills that are required to land an F-14 on the ship at night. It is a terrific commentary about the crucial relationship between man and machinery.
• Theatrical Trailers – Three original remastered trailers for The Final Countdown.
1. Teaser Trailer (1:50)
2. Trailer One (2:49)
3. Trailer Two (3:13)
• TV Spots – Three original remastered TV spots for The Final Countdown.
1. TV Spot One (00:30)
2. TV Spot Two (00:30)
3. TV Spot Three (00:30)
• Posters & Still Galleries – A very large collection of original promotional and production materials for The Final Countdown.
1. Posters
2. Advertising Materials
3. Japanese Souvenir Program
4. Lobby Cards
5. Stills
6. Behind-the-Scenes
7. Video
8. Miscellaneous
• Additional Content
– Soundtrack: The FINAL COUNTDOWN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by John Scott (23 tracks. Running Time: 53 mins.)
– Collectible Booklet: 10-page illustrated booklet featuring The Zero Pilot Journal and technical credits.
– Cover Art: Reversible cover with alternate art.
– Slipcover: Moving lenticular slipcover. First pressing only. |
Overview
