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The 1980 film adaption of “Popeye“ starring the late Robin Williams is making its debut to Blu-ray Disc on December 1st, via Paramount, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The film, directed by Robert Altman and based on the characters created by E.C. Segar, co-starred Shelley Duvall (as “Olive Oyl”), Paul L. Smith (as “Bluto”),  Ray Walston, Paul Dooley, Richard Libertini, Donald Moffat, and Wesley Ivan Hurt. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned for an update on that. UPDATE: The Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon.

The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film, as well as the bonus material detailed below.

“The new Blu-ray includes access to a Digital copy of the film, along with nearly 30 minutes of all-new bonus content featuring excerpts from one of Robin Williams’ final interviews, an interview with director Robert Altman from 2014, as well as a newly conducted interview with Stephen Altman.  The full list of bonus features is below:”

• Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back with Robin and the Altmans
• The Popeye Company Players
• Popeye’s Premiere
• The Sailor Man Medleys
• Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the Blu-ray debut of this film.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

 

Celebrate the 40^th Anniversary of Director Robert Altman’s
Hilarious Classic Starring Robin Williams

 

Arriving on Blu-ray^™ for the First Time December 1, 2020
with Nearly 30 Minutes of All-New Bonus Content

The beloved anvil-armed sailor of the seven seas comes magically to life in POPEYE, arriving on Blu-ray for the first time ever December 1, 2020 from Paramount Home Entertainment.  Starring the incomparable Robin Williams in his first big-screen role and Shelley Duvall as his devoted sweetie, Olive Oyl, the delightful musical celebrates its 40^th anniversary this year, having debuted in theaters on December 12, 1980.

The new Blu-ray includes access to a Digital copy of the film, along with nearly 30 minutes of all-new bonus content featuring excerpts from one of Robin Williams’ final interviews, an interview with director Robert Altman from 2014, as well as a newly conducted interview with Stephen Altman.  The full list of bonus features is below:

• Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back with Robin and the Altmans
• The Popeye Company Players
• Popeye’s Premiere
• The Sailor Man Medleys
• Theatrical Trailer

Legendary producer Robert Evans and screenwriter Jules Feiffer worked for nearly three years to get POPEYE into production.  The film combined the talents of Robert Altman, composer and lyricist Harry Nilsson, numerous filmmaking artisans, and an outstanding cast of actors, mimes, athletes and street performers to bring the world of the beloved character to life.  The result is an uplifting and visually delightful film that celebrates the magic of what Altman called “a genuine American hero.”

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