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The 1958 classic swashbuckler fantasy film “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Nathan Juran directed the movie. The legendary Ray Harryhausen created the visual effects, wrote the story (uncredited), and produced the film. It starred Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Richard Eyer, and Torin Thatcher.

The movie has been restored from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 matted aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and Mono sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (in HD) and include a digital copy via Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. The bonus material included is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

• The Harryhausen Chronicles Documentary
• Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

• Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects Experts Phil Tippett and Randall William Cook, Author Steven C. Smith and Arnold Kunert 
• Remembering The 7th Voyage of Sinbad 
• The Harryhausen Legacy
• A Look Behind the Voyage
• “This is Dynamation” Special Effects Featurette
• Ray Harryhausen Interviewed by Director John Landis
• The Music of Bernard Herrmann
• “Sinbad May Have Been Bad, But He’s Been Good To Me” Music Video
• Photo Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about this upcoming release.

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PRESS RELEASE:

THE ICONIC ADVENTURE CLASSIC FEATURING EYE-POPPING VISUAL EFFECTS BY THE LEGENDARY RAY HARRYHAUSEN

THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD

DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD DISC JULY 21ST

SYNOPSIS
It’s an incredible cinematic adventure as the legendary Sinbad sets off on a dangerous journey to the mysterious Island of Colossus. His quest is to break the spell cast over his beloved princess by a diabolical magician. But before he can save her, Sinbad must battle an awesome collection of mythical monsters, the man-eating Cyclops, a saber-wielding skeleton, a ferocious two-headed bird called the Roc and a fire-breathing dragon. Starring Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Torin Thatcher and highlighted by the stunning visual effects mastery of Ray Harryhausen. 

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

 
4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Feature presented in 4K with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
• English 5.1 + English Mono
• Special Features:
  • The Harryhausen Chronicles Documentary
  • Theatrical Trailer

BLU-RAY DISC™

• Feature presented in HD
• English 5.1 + English Mono
• Special Features:
  • Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects Experts Phil Tippett and Randall William Cook, Author Steven C. Smith and Arnold Kunert 
  • Remembering The 7th Voyage of Sinbad 
  • The Harryhausen Legacy
  • A Look Behind the Voyage
  • “This is Dynamation” Special Effects Featurette
  • Ray Harryhausen Interviewed by Director John Landis
  • The Music of Bernard Herrmann
  • “Sinbad May Have Been Bad, But He’s Been Good To Me” Music Video
  • Photo Gallery

CAST AND CREW
Directed By: Nathan Juran
Produced By: Charles H. Schneer
Special Visual Effects Created By: Ray Harryhausen
Written By: Kenneth Kolb
Cast: Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Richard Eyer, Torin Thatcher

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 88 minutes 
Rating: G
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.66:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English Mono DTS-HD MA