Even if you're not a fan of James Cameron's ALIENS, it would be tough to avoid the knowledge that this year marks its 30th anniversary. With Alien Day events, screenings, Q&As, and convention appearances, studio 20th Century Fox and members of the cast and crew have been celebrating this anniversary all year long.
The celebration continues on September 13th, when Fox will be putting out a 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray and Digital HD release of the film.
James Cameron directed this critically acclaimed sequel starring Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo’s deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien. After drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years, Ripley returns to Earth, haunted by nightmares of the past. Although her story is initially met with disbelief, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426… and this time it’s war!
This new set will include both the theatrical and special edition cuts of ALIENS, and will also have the following bonus features:
– NEW – The Inspiration and Design of Aliens featurette
– Deleted and Extended Scenes
– Superior Firepower: Making Aliens
– Superior Firepower: Making Aliens Enhancement
– Pre-Production Galleries: The Art of Aliens – Gateway Station and Colony, Vehicles and Weapons, Aliens
Casting – Cast Portrait Gallery– Deleted Scene Montage
There's an audio commentary on the Blu-ray as well, and the set will come with collectible art cards and a book featuring art from the Dark Horse Comics Aliens series. A new cover has been created exclusively for this 30th Anniversary Edition.
If you're an ALIENS fan, it definitely sounds like this is going to make a great addition to your collection. If you would like to pre-order a copy, you can do so right now on Amazon.
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