For the first time ever, the animated sci-fi classicHeavy Metalwill be available to fans on 4K Ultra HD. The groundbreaking film is getting a limited edition SteelBook, which will include a 4K Ultra HD disc and Blu-ray disc ofHeavy Metalas well as the sequel,Heavy Metal 2000, for the first time ever on Blu-ray. TheHeavy MetalSteelbook becomes available for purchase starting on April 19.
Heavy Metalis based on the science fiction and fantasy magazine of the same name and adapted a number of the magazine’s most popular comic serials. The film was a product of producerIvan Reitman(Ghostbusters) who brought together some of Hollywood’s biggest names in animation to each animate their own segment of the movie. Creating a film with a unique and imaginative array of animation styles, special effects, and visuals.
Heavy Metal features the voice talents of such actors asJohn Candy,Harold Ramis,Eugene Levy, and many more. The film also has an iconic soundtrack featuringBlack Sabbath,Blue Oyster Cult,Cheap Trick,Devo,Sammy Hagar,Journey,Stevie Nicks,and more.
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Heavy Metalwas directed byGerald Potterton, with individual segments in the film being directed byJohn Bruno,John Halas,Julian Harris,Jimmy T. Murakami,Barrie Nelson,Paul Sabella,Jack Stokes,Pino Van Lamsweerde, andHarold Whitaker. The film’s screenplay was written byDan GoldbergandLen Blumbased on the magazine’s original art and stories byRichard Corben,Angus McKie,Dan O’Bannon,Thomas Warkentin, andBernie Wrightson.Heavy Metalwas produced by Reitman withLeonard Mogelserving as an executive producer.
Check out all the features included in the Steelbook below:
Heavy Metal4K Ultra HD Disc:
Heavy MetalBlu-ray Disc:
Heavy Metal2000Blu-ray Disc:
The limited editionHeavy MetalSteelbook is available for purchase starting on April 19. Check out an original trailer for the film below:
