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Forbidden Planet, which is one of the most popular and influential science fiction films before Star Wars, is scheduled for a special DVD release on November 14 by Warner Home Video. It will be offered in a 2-Disc Special Edition and Ultimate Edition.
"The film, in a new widescreen version, has been digitally transferred from fully restored new film and audio elements. The remarkable electronic soundtrack has been remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1.® The 2 Disc Special Edition will be available at $26.99 SRP; the Ultimate Collector's Edition for $59.92 SRP.
"Forbidden Planet is based on Shakespeare's The Tempest and stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Earl Holliman and Richard Anderson. It also marks the motion picture debut of Robby the Robot. Fred McLeod Wilcox directed the Cyril Hume screenplay."
The 2-Disc Special Edition will have commentary, extra scenes and three documentaries. There will also be included in the package lost footage of special effects involving the space ship, interiors and exteriors.
The Ultimate Collectors Edition will include the 2-Disc Special Edition along with a "collectible Robby the Robot Robot, Forbidden Planet and The Invisible Boy reproduction lobby cards portfolio, as well as a Forbidden Planet original theatrical poster mail-in offer."
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