New features and commentary
I can smell the blood and exhaust now. Shout! Factory has revealed their list of special features that are accompanying the new special edition of Death Race 2000 which is part of their Roger Corman’s Cult Classics line. Check this out…
EXTENSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
⢠New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1) in high definition from the inter-positive film element
⢠David on Death Race: A brief look back from star David Carradine recorded in 2008
⢠Audio commentary with Roger Corman and Mary Woronov
⢠New audio commentary with assistant director Lewis Teague and editor Tina Hirsch
⢠Playing the Game: Looking Back at âDeath Race 2000â
⢠Ready to Wear: In-depth interview costume designer Jane Ruhm on her inventive work for this film and other Roger Corman classics
⢠Designing Dystopia!: A detailed look at the filmâs futuristic landscapes and now-classic race cars with co-art director B.B. Neel, car designer James Powers and car constructor Dean Jeffries.
⢠Start Your Engine!: How the world of Death Race 2000 came to life, interview with original story creator Ib Melchior
⢠Killer Score: An all-new interview with composer Paul Chihara on the creation of the filmâs eclectic score, which was also his first feature film composition.
⢠Leonard Maltin interviews Roger Corman about Death Race 2000
⢠Original theatrical trailer
⢠Original theatrical trailer with commentary by filmmaker John Landis, courtesy of trailersfromhell.com
⢠Collectible 12-page booklet
⢠New World trailers
Look for this on DVD and Blu-Ray June 22.
Source: Shock Till You Drop
