20th Century Fox recently released information for the upcoming release of the 40th Anniversary Edition of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The cult classic stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien, Patrica Quinn and Meatloaf.
Special features on the Blu-Ray includes Includes both the U.S. and U.K. Versions of the Film, Rocky-oke: Sing It!, Commentary By Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn (Magenta), Don’t Dream It, Be It: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part I, An-tic-i-pation: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part II, Mick Rock (A Photographer), Mick Rock's Picture Show (A Gallery), A Few From The Vault, Deleted Musical Scenes, 1: ”Once In A While”, 2: ”Super Heroes”, Outtakes, Alternate B&W Opening, Alternate Credit & Misprint Ending, "Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show" (1995), Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary), Time Warp Music Video, The Midnight Experience, Pressbook & Poster Gallery….And More!
Special Features on the DVD includes both the U.S. and U.K. Versions of the Film, Commentary By Richard O'Brien and Quinn (Magenta), The Theatrical Experience, Prompter: “When do I squirt my water pistol and when do I scream?” And More!
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" 40th Anniversary Edition hits retail on September 22nd.
Press Release:
Get ready to do the time warp again as The Rocky Horror Picture Show 40th Anniversary – the ultimate midnight movie – comes home on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD September 22 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Featuring an all-star cast, including: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf, The Rocky Horror Picture Show quickly became a pop cultural phenomenon passed down from generation to generation. Now, after four decades, it’s back stronger than ever with an all-new Ultimate Collector’s Edition, featuring limited edition packaging, exclusive collectible pink surgical gloves, fishnet stockings and a soundtrack for its army of die-hard fans!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 40th Anniversary edition is packed with featurettes highlighting past celebrations and midnight screenings, deleted musical scenes, 11 outtakes, alternate endings, commentaries by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn (Magenta), photo galleries and more! Bring the midnight screening home to share with friends and family with Rocky-oke: Sing It! – which includes 18 show-stopping musical numbers from the hugely popular soundtrack: “Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me,” “Sweet Transvestite,” “The Time Warp” and more! The Blu-ray also features incredible HD featurettes, as well as a photo gallery from Rock ‘N’ Roll’s seminal photographer Mick Rock, which dives deeper into Rock’s experience capturing the moment on-set and behind-the-scenes of the 1975 film. In “Mick Rock's Picture Show (A Gallery)” fans can take a peek at more than 70 high-resolution images from his archives.
A Lou Adler/Michael White Production directed by Jim Sharman, this cinematic classic follows sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) as they are stuck with a flat tire during a storm and discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a sweet transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."
Since its 1975 release, The Rocky Horror Picture Show quickly made its mark as the most-beloved cult film of all time. Today, this iconic cult classic film is the longest running theatrical release of all-time and currently plays at weekly midnight showings in over 300 theaters across the U.S. and even more around the world. Moreover, the film’s cultural exposure and acclaim has extended far beyond the theatrical release, as the original “Rocky Horror” stage show continues to delight audiences worldwide.
Blu-ray Special Features:
Includes both the U.S. and U.K. Versions of the Film
· Rocky-oke: Sing It!
· Commentary By Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn (Magenta)
· Don’t Dream It, Be It: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part I
· An-tic-i-pation: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part II
· Mick Rock (A Photographer)
· Mick Rock's Picture Show (A Gallery)
· A Few From The Vault
o Deleted Musical Scenes
§ 1: ”Once In A While”
§ 2: ”Super Heroes”
· Outtakes
· Alternate B&W Opening
· Alternate Credit & Misprint Ending
· "Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show" (1995)
· Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary)
· Time Warp Music Video
· The Midnight Experience
· Pressbook & Poster Gallery….And More!
DVD Special Features:
Includes both the U.S. and U.K. Versions of the Film
· Commentary By Richard O'Brien and Quinn (Magenta)
· The Theatrical Experience
· Prompter: “When do I squirt my water pistol and when do I scream?”
· And More!
