Invaders was indeed a gorgeous restoration. And my favorite part of the award is that it's for Best Classic Film Home Media Release. We like it when UCLA restorations get homevid releases. Eagerly awaiting one for 1931's Drums of Jeopardy, for one.... :)
Considering the cooperation wasn't there for access to all the most perfect elements, this is a remarkable restoration.
Which just underscores my belief that, even when the perfect is unavailable, opportunities should be explored/exploited to produce blu rays from restorations -- or even just...