Press Release WHV Press Release: Mad Max Anthology (4k UHD) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
ANNOUNCES THE

THE MAD MAX ANTHOLOGY

TO BE RELEASED ON 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM COMBO PACK
AND DIGITAL

ALL FOUR MAD MAX FILMS FROM VISIONARY DIRECTOR GEORGE MILLER
WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)

Own it on 4K Ultra HD and Digital on November 2

1981’s Mad Max The Road Warrior and 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
will also be available on 4K UHD for the first time
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BURBANK, CA, September 28, 2021 – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that TheMad Max Anthology, featuring 1979’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic action film Mad Max, 1981’s Mad Max The Road Warrior, 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and 2015’s Mad Max Fury Road will be released together on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD on November 2. Created by George Miller and Byron Kennedy, Miller directed or co-directed all four films. Mel Gibson starred as Max Rockatansky in the first three films and Tom Hardy took over the lead role in the fourth film. Additionally Mad Max The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome will also be available individually in 4K, joining Mad Max and Mad Max Fury Road which are already available in 4K.

The Mad Max Anthology 4K UHD release, along with the 4K UHD releases of Mad Max The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, are from scans of the original camera negatives. The 4K UHD remasters were supervised by the mastering team at Motion Picture Imaging (MPI).

4K Ultra HD** showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, and more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of the Mad Max The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdomeand Mad Max Fury Road will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.

The Mad Max Anthology will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack for $89.99 SRP and features Ultra HD Blu-ray discs with the 4 feature films in 4K with HDR and remastered Blu-ray discs of Mad Max, Mad Max The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and Mad Max Fury Road.

Mad Max The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack for $33.99 SP each and feature an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature films in 4K with HDR and remastered Blu-ray disc of the films.

Fans can also own the Mad Max Anthology, Mad Max The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on November 2.

Mad Max (1979) was directed by Miller from a screenplay by Miller & James McCausland and a story by Miller and Byron Kennedy. The film was produced by Kennedy and stars Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky, Joanne Samuel as Jesse Rockatansky, and Hugh Leays-Byrne as the Toecutter.
Mad Max The Road Warrior (1981) was directed by Miller and written by Miller, Terry Hayes & Brian Hannant. It was produced by Kennedy and stars Gibson as Max, Bruce Spence as the Gyro Captain, Mike Preston as Pappagallo, Max Phipps as Toadie, Vernon Wells as Wez, Emil Minty as the Feral Kid, and Kjell Nilsson as The Hummungus.

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) was co-directed by Miller and George Ogilvie and written by Miller and Terry Hayes. It was produced by Miller and stars Gibson as Max, Tina Turner as Auntie Entity, Bruce Spence as Jedediah, and Angelo Rossitto as Master.

Mad Max Fury Road (2015) was directed by Miller and written by Miller, Brendan McCarthy & Nico Lathouris. It was produced by Miller, Doug Mitchell and PJ Voeten. The film stars Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky, Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa, Nicholas Hoult as Nux, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Immortan Joe, Rose Huntington-Whitely as The Splendid Angharad, Riley Keough as Capable, Zoe Kravitz as Toast the Knowing, and Abbey Lee as The Dag.

Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Elements
The Mad Max Anthology Ultra HD Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features:

Mad Max The Road Warrior
· Introduction by Leonard Maltin
· Commentary by Director George Miller and Cinematographer Dean Semler
· Road War: The Making of Road Warrior


ABOUT DIGITAL
Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.

BASICS
PRODUCT SRP​

Mad Max Anthology Ultra HD Blu-ray $89.99
Mad Max The Road Warrior $33.99
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome $33.99

Standard Street Date: November 2
EST Street Date: November 2
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
Running Time: Mad Max:93 minutes; Mad Max The Road Warrior: 95 minutes; Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome: 107 minutes; Mad Max Fury Road: 120 minutes
DOLBY ATMOS [CC]


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[Lord Dalek]

Oh good, Warner made a deal with Kino. That'll make their disc actually show up in stores.

 

[Worth]

Oh good, Warner made a deal with Kino. That'll make their disc actually show up in stores.

Did they? Or is it their own disc?

 

[Lord Dalek]

Did they? Or is it their own disc?

Seeing as it has MGM's audio commentary I'm assuming not.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Individual releases added to the top post for preorder

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Official Press Release added to top post

 

[Stephen_J_H]

Oh good, Warner made a deal with Kino. That'll make their disc actually show up in stores.

Remember that Warner has a home entertainment deal with MGM these days. Could simply be a case of "same master, different extras."

 

[SD_Brian]

Hmm…the press release says the included Blu-ray Discs have been remastered but the tech specs and extras appear to be identical to the original discs.

 

[Todd Erwin]

My review has posted.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Hmm…the press release says the included Blu-ray Discs have been remastered but the tech specs and extras appear to be identical to the original discs.

There are no Blu-ray discs included.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Could simply be a case of "same master, different extras."

Same master, no extras, and no Dolby Vision (despite the logo on the disc label).

 

[deepscan]

I am guessing that WB may have acquired the North American rights to this film from MGM, and thus WB would now own all rights to the entire MAD MAX film franchise, thus explaining why certain supplements are missing from this new collection.

 

[SD_Brian]

There are no Blu-ray discs included.

The Mad Max Anthology will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack for $89.99 SRP and features Ultra HD Blu-ray discs with the 4 feature films in 4K with HDR and remastered Blu-ray discs of Mad Max, Mad Max The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and Mad Max Fury Road. {emphasis added}

Hmmm... The press release stated remastered Blu-ray discs would be included in the Anthology. I got the standalone releases of 2&3, as I already had 1&4: The blu-rays included with the standalones are the same as previously released.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Hmmm... The press release stated remastered Blu-ray discs would be included in the Anthology. I got the standalone releases of 2&3, as I already had 1&4: The blu-rays included with the standalones are the same as previously released.

Press releases often have errors in them. Todd reviewed the 4K Anthology release and his comment stating there are no blu-rays matches up with the below cover art for the 4K Anthology release. It states 4K Ultra HD and Digital Code with no mention of a Blu-ray like the below cover art for the 4K standalone releases.

 

[SD_Brian]

The point being that there are no remastered blu-rays in any of the SKUs.