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The 1980 Sci-Fi cult classic “Battle Beyond the Stars“ arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via Scream Factory. Jimmy T. Murakami and Roger Corman directed the film. Corman did not originally take credit for co-directing, but did take executive producer credit. The movie starred Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, George Peppard, Sybil Danning, and Darlanne Fluegel.

The movie has received a new 4K scan of the original camera negative. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will consist of lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, featuring the new 4K scan.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. You can also preorder directly via the ShoutFactory.com store. The bonus materials for the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

• Audio Commentary With Screenwriter John Sayles And Producer Roger Corman
• Audio Commentary With Production Manager Gale Anne Hurd

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

• NEW “A Universe Of Possibilities: Becoming James Horner” – A Documentary About Composer James Horner’s First Film Scores, Featuring New Interviews With Sara Horner, Film Historian Daniel Schweiger, Composer David Newman, And Author Jeff Bond
• NEW “Beyond Time And Space: Inside The Sound Effects” – Interview With Composer/Sound Effects Creator Alan Howarth
• Audio Commentary With John Sayles And Roger Corman
• Audio Commentary With Gale Anne Hurd
• “His Name Was Shad” – Interview With Actor Richard Thomas
• “Shoestring Space Opera” – Building The Battle Beyond The Stars
• Theatrical Trailers
• Radio Spot
• Still Gallery
• Poster Gallery
• Production Gallery