Vestron Video is the recent adversary when it comes to releasing cult classics to satisfy fan’s Blu-Ray collections. Vestron has recently released Chopping Mall, Return of The Living Dead III, Waxwork, Waxwork II, and the Parents Blu-Ray later this month. The Wishmaster franchise is definitely receiving an upgrade, and I couldn’t be for excited! In the midst of all of the streaming services available, it is comforting to know that companies such as Vestron are now taking the bull by the horns and releasing our favorite cult classics to fill the void that most of our collections have suffered from over the years. Vestron did not hold back, each one of these films is jammed pack with extras! As most of you may remember the original, Wishmaster contained a multitude of cameos including Robert Englund. Check out the official press release along with a list of all the extras that can be expected on the March 28th release.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Your wish has come true with the Vestron Video Collector’s Series upcoming release of the Wishmaster Collection, a must-have for cult classic collectors, available for the first time on limited-edition Blu-ray™ on March 28 from Lionsgate. In the Wishmaster series, an evil djinn grants three wishes to the person who releases him, fulfilling a prophecy that will unleash his fellow djinn upon the earth. With brand-new illustration from renowned artist Thomas Hodge, the three-disc Wishmaster Collection limited-edition Blu-ray™ includes all four films, restored and remastered, plus never-before-seen special features, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $49.99.
WISHMASTER COLLECTION OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Magically powerful and supernaturally evil, the ancient entity known as the Djinn can grant your wildest dreams — and unleash your darkest nightmares. Follow the Wishmaster’s bloodcurdling quest to devour souls and plunge the world into eternal damnation in this fright-filled collection of all four horror-fantasy favorites.
WISHMASTER SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentaries:
o Director Robert Kurtzman and screenwriter Peter Atkins
o Director Robert Kurtzman and stars Andrew Divoff and Tammy Lauren
- Isolated Score Selections/Audio Interview with composer Harry Manfredini
- Featurettes
o “Out of the Bottle” – Interviews with director Robert Kurtzman and co-producer David Tripet
o “The Magic Words” – An Interview with screenwriter Peter Atkins
o “The Djinn and Alexandra” – Interviews with stars Andrew Divoff and Tammy Lauren
o “Captured Visions” – An Interview with director of photography Jacques Haitkin
o “Wish List” – Interviews with actors Kane Hodder and Ted Raimi
o Vintage Featurette: “Making of Wishmaster.”
- Trailers, Spots, Galleries: Teaser & Theatrical Trailers, TV & Radio Spots, Storyboard & Still Galleries
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage Compilation
WISHMASTER 2: EVIL NEVER DIES SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentary with writer/director Jack Sholder
- Trailer
- Still Gallery
WISHMASTER 3: BEYOND THE GATES OF HELL SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentary with director Chris Angel and cast members John Novak, Jason Connery, and Louisette Geiss
- Vintage Featurette: “Making of Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell.”
- Trailer
WISHMASTER 4: THE PROPHECY FULFILLED SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentaries:
o Director Chris Angel and cast members Michael Trucco and Jason Thompson
o Director Chris Angel and actor John Novak
- Featurette: “Wishmasterpiece Theatre.”
- Trailer
WISHMASTER COLLECTION PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 1997
Title Copyright: Wishmaster © 1997 Artisan Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2017 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Catalog Release
Rating: R for horror violence and gore, and for language.
Genre: Horror
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: English SDH
Feature Run Time: 90 Minutes
Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™
WISHMASTER 2: EVIL NEVER DIES PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 1999
Title Copyright: Wishmaster 2 © 1999 Artisan Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2017 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Catalog Release
Rating: R for horror violence and gore, strong language and some sexuality.
Genre: Horror
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: English SDH
Feature Run Time: 96 Minutes
Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio: English 5.0 DTS-HD Master Audio™
WISHMASTER 3: BEYOND THE GATES OF HELL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2001
Title Copyright: Wishmaster 3 © 2001 Wishmaster 3 Production, Inc. & Pendle View (WM), Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2017 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Catalog Release
Rating: R for violence/gore, some sexuality, and language.
Genre: Horror
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: English SDH
Feature Run Time: 92 Minutes
Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio: English 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio™
WISHMASTER: THE PROPHECY FULFILLED PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2002
Title Copyright: Wishmaster 4 © 2001 Wishmaster 4 Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2017 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Catalog Release
Rating: R for strong violence/gore, sexuality, and some language.
Genre: Horror
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: English SDH
Feature Run Time: 92 Minutes
Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™