Multimedia - Memorabilia/Merchandise - Blu-rays - Escape From New York




Australia

Production Studio: Universal
Release Date: April 01, 2009
Region: All

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1)

Subtitles: None

• Exclusive Interview: John Carpenter (31:14)
• Deleted Scene: Original Opening Sequence (10:53)
• Featurette: Return To Escape From New York (23.00)
• Trailers




Canada

Production Studio: MGM
Release Date: August 03, 2010
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1), French (DTS-HD 5.1)

Subtitles: French




France

Production Studio: Studio Canal
Release Date: October 23, 2008
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1), French (DTS-HD 5.1)

Subtitles: French



Germany

Production Studio: Universal
Release Date: October 23, 2010
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1), Dutch (DTS-HD 5.1)

Subtitles: English

• Audio Commentary: Director John Carpenter and Star Kurt Russell
• Audio Commentary: Producer Debra Hill and Production Designer Joe Alves

• Featurette: Return To Escape From New York
(23.00)
• Featurette: Snake Plissken: Man of Honor (15:23)
• Deleted Scene: Original Opening Sequence (10:53)
• Trailers: 1 Original (2:11)/2 Teasers (1:45) (1:00)



Italy

Production Studio: Universal
Release Date: February, 24, 2009
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1), Italian (DTS 5.1), Portuguese (DTS 5.1) Spanish (DTS 1.0)

Subtitles: Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish


(Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Ltd.)

Japan

Production Studio: 
Geneon Entertainment
Release Date: September 23, 2010
Region: A

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p
High Definition/Letterbox Widescreen

DVD Encoding: Region A
Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
, French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: Japanese



Netherland

Production Studio: Universal
Release Date: November, 27, 2008
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: Brazilian (DTS 5.1), English (DTS-HD 5.1), Italian (DTS 5.1), Portuguese (DTS 5.1)

Subtitles:
Brazilian, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish



Slovakia

Production Studio: Studio Canal/Magic Box
Release Date: August 24, 2011
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1),
Czech (DTS-HD 5.1)
Subtitles: Czech

• Exclusive Interview: John Carpenter (31:14)
• Featurette: Return To Escape From New York
(23:00)
• Deleted Scene: Original Opening Sequence (10:53)
Trailer (2:11)



Spain

Production Studio: Universal
Release Date: February, 18, 2009
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1), Italian (DTS 5.1), Portuguese (DTS 5.1) Spanish (DTS 1.0)

Subtitles: Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish



Russia

Production Studio: Unknown
Release Date: Unknown
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: Unknown

Subtitles: Unknown




Taiwan

Production Studio: Universal
Release Date: December 01, 2010
Region: A

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition

Soundtracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)

Subtitles: English etc



UK

Production Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
Release Date: August 04, 2008
Region: All

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition (24fps)

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1)

Subtitles: English

• Audio Commentary: Director John Carpenter and Star Kurt Russell
• Exclusive Interview: John Carpenter (31:14)
• Featurette: Return To Escape From New York
(23:00)
• Deleted Scene: Original Opening Sequence (10:53)
• Trailers: 1 Original (2:11)/2 Teasers (1:45) (1:00)

Reviews
Digital Lard By Kirk
DVD Therapy By ?
Home Cinema Choice (pdf) By HCC Reviews Team


Blu-ray Packaging DVD Packaging

US (Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack)

Production Studio: MGM
Release Date: August 03, 2010
Region: A

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition (24fps/AVC/MPEG4)

Soundtracks: English (DTS-HD 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
, French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English (SDH: For the deaf and hard of hearing), Spanish

• Trailer (2:11) (Featured in the DVD only)


Reviews
Big Picture Big Sound By Chris Chiarella
Blu-Ray.com By Casey Broadwater
DVD Talk By
Ryan Keefer
DVD Verdict By Dan Mancini
Home Theater Shack By Dale Rasco


Recommendations and info

All the current releases except the US version suffers from disappointing transfers. Although, the Australian, German, Slovakian and UK release has bonus materials. The Australian, Slovakian and UK version has an
exclusive interview with John Carpenter talking about his movies.


Escape From L.A.




Canada

(Info and features see US version)



UK

Production Studio: Paramount
Release Date: May 23, 2011
Region: B

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition (AVC/MPEG4)

Soundtracks: English (Dolby True HD 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Subtitles: English, English (SDH: Hard of Hearing), French, Portuguese, Spanish

• Trailer
(1:33 - 1080p)



US

Production Studio: Paramount
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Region: A

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: 1080p High Definition (AVC/MPEG4)

Soundtracks: English (Dolby True HD 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Subtitles: English, English (SDH: Hard of Hearing), French, Portuguese, Spanish

• Trailer
(1:33 - 1080p)

Reviews
DVD Talk By Adam Tyner
DVD Verdict By Judge Bill Gibron
High-Def Digest By Michael S. Palmer
High Def Disc News By Justin Sluss
LatinoReview.com By
Ron Henriques

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