From the Arrow Video press release:
On
May 26, the blockbuster medieval adventure
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves arrives on 4K UHD. The legend of the English nobleman forced into outlaw life shines under the direction of
Kevin Reynolds (
Waterworld). The limited edition release features brand new 4K restorations of both the theatrical and extended cuts from the original negative by Arrow Films, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.
Robin of Locksley (
Kevin Costner,
The Untouchables) follows King Richard the Lionheart (
Sean Connery,
Goldfinger) on a crusade to the Holy Land, only to end up imprisoned in Jerusalem. After years behind bars, Robin escapes with the help of Azeem Edin Bashir Al Bakir (
Morgan Freeman,
The Shawshank Redemption) and returns to England. Things have gone bad in Robin’s absence. The evil Sheriff of Nottingham (
Alan Rickman,
Die Hard) rules as a tyrant, dreaming of wearing the crown. Alongside his vicious cousin Guy of Gisborne (
Michael Wincott,
The Crow), he steals from the poor and the defiant rich alike, including Robin’s father (
Brian Blessed,
Flash Gordon). The Sheriff also sets his sights on marrying Marian (
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio,
Scarface).
Special features include 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation of both cuts in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an audio commentary with director
Kevin Reynolds and actor
Kevin Costner; an audio commentary with actors
Morgan Freeman,
Christian Slater, and others; a multi-part documentary featuring interviews with director of photography
Douglas Milsome, editor
Peter Boyle, and members of the creative team; an archival documentary hosted by
Pierce Brosnan; archival 1991 interviews with
Kevin Costner,
Morgan Freeman,
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio,
Christian Slater, and
Alan Rickman;
Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” performance at Slane Castle, Ireland; music soundtrack cues; the theatrical trailer; TV spots, an image gallery; a collectors’ perfect-bound booklet; two double-sided fold-out posters; and six postcard-sized artcards.
Watch the trailer for
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves here:
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.
What a great package! New 4K transfer with two versions and tons of extras. Fans will have to check this one out.
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