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The 1995 film “Mallrats“ will be getting a “25th Anniversary Special Edition“ Blu-ray Disc release on September 29th, via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Kevin Smith, starred Jason Lee, Jeremy London, Shannen Doherty, Claire Forlani, Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Renee Humphrey, Jason Mewes, Ethan Suplee, Priscilla Barnes, Michael Rooker, and the late great Stan Lee. The release will come with both the original theatrical cut and an extended cut, which have been restored and were approved by Kevin Smith and the film’s cinematographer David Klein. Tech specs for the release include 1080p HD video and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. You can now find the Special Edition Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the 2-disc set, as well as the details and contents are listed below.

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• Brand new restoration by Arrow Films of both the Theatrical and Extended cuts of the film, approved by director Kevin Smith and cinematographer David Klein.
• Newly assembled TV cut of the film featuring hilarious overdubbing to cover up profanity
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations
• Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Philip Kemp
• Fold-out poster featuring replica blueprints for Operation Drive-by and Operation Dark Knight

DISC ONE – THEATRICAL AND EXTENDED CUTS

• Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio commentary with director Kevin Smith, producer Scott Mosier, archivist Vincent Pereira, and actors Jason Lee, Ben Affleck, and Jason Mewes
• Brand new introduction to the film by Kevin Smith
• My Mallrat Memories – and all-new interview with Kevin Smith
• A newly filmed tribute to producer Jim Jacks by Kevin Smith
• Brand new interview with actor Jason Mewes
• Brand new interview with Cinematographer David Klein
• Hollywood of the North: A newly produced animated making-of documentary featuring Minnesota crew members who worked on the film
• Deleted Scenes – Kevin Smith and Vincent Pereira discuss deleted scenes and sequences originally cut from the film
• Outtakes and behind the scenes footage
• Cast interviews from the original set
• Erection of an Epic: The making of Mallrats – archival retrospective with cat and crew looking at the making and release of the film.
• Q&A with Kevin Smith – archival Q&A filmed for the 10th anniversary
• Build Me Up Buttercup music video
• Stills galleries
• Theatrical Trailer

DISC TWO – TV CUT

• Newly assembled TV cut of the film featuring hilarious overdubbing to cover up profanity
• Original stereo audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new introduction to the TV cut by director Kevin Smith
• Stills gallery of the comic books featured in the film s opening sequence
• Easter eggs