Big Helium Dog comes to Blu-ray in September
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The 1999 film “Big Helium Dog“ comes to Blu-ray Disc on September 16th via SModCastle Cinema. This release will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group. Brian Lynch wrote and directed the movie. Kevin Smith executive-produced the film. It starred Michael Ian Black, Erik Stolhanske, Kevin Heffernan, Matt Kawczynski, Lorene Scafaria, Brian Quinn, Ming Chen, and Kevin Smith. This features members of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe.
This comes from a new transfer and restoration of the 16mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio and uncompressed PCM 2.0 Stereo sound.
The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via the MVDShop. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Commentary from Writer/Director Brian Lynch and star Matt Kawczynski
- Commentary from Brian Lynch, Matt Kawczynski and Film Historian Patrick Cotnoir
- Introduction by Executive Producer Kevin Smith and Writer & Director Brian Lynch (HD, 11:33)
- Q & A with Writer & Director Brian Lynch along with Associate Producer Kimbery Loughran and stars Matt Kawczynski, Lorene Scafaria, Brian Quinn and Michael Linstroth. (HD, 72:37)
- Cast auditions featuring Michael Linstroth, Bryan Johnson and more! (SD, 02:54)
- Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery
- 1999 Trailer with Introduction feat. “Hollywood’s Brian Lynch” (SD, 07:53)
- 1999 Theatrical Trailer (SD, 02:20)
- Limited Edition Slipcover (first pressing only)
EDITORIAL NOTE: This will be the second Blu-ray release from Kevin Smith‘s SModCastle Cinema line of home video releases. The first was “A Better Place” (Director’s Cut), which is now available on Blu-ray.
