80s Sci-fi classic “Robocop” is getting a new Collectors Edition Steelbook from Arrow in November
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Arrow are back with another fully loaded release of an 80s genre classic, and this time it’s Paul Verhoeven’s classic, Robocop, due for release on November 25th.
As usual, it will be jam-packed with tons of new and archive features, as well as 3 cuts of the film, and the steelbook will use the original, iconic poster art.
There’s also a non-steelbook Limited Edition version, which includes some additional in-box extras, and that’s detailed below.
Pre-orders are live right now, and we’ll add more links as we get them.
Pre-order Steelbook: Zavvi | Amazon UK
Pre-order Limited Edition: Zavvi | Amazon UK
PART MAN, PART MACHINE, ALL COP.
RoboCop, from Orion Pictures, marked director Paul Verhoeven’s (Flesh + Blood) Hollywood debut and instantly became an enduring sci-fi/action classic when it landed in theaters in the summer of 1987. Verhoeven s peerlessly exciting and kinetic visuals were matched by a sharp script, iconic cast and exceptional special effects by Rob Bottin (The Thing) and Phil Tippett (The Empire Strikes Back).
The film takes place in Detroit in the not-too-distant future. Heroic cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai) is gunned down in the line of duty, only to be resurrected as RoboCop a cybernetic mix of spare human parts and Motor City steel, and the latest defense against crime designed by the all-powerful OCP Corporation. As RoboCop s memories of his former life as Murphy resurface, only his ex-partner (Nancy Allen, Dressed To Kill) stands beside him to fight against the vicious thugs responsible for his death, as well as a nefarious top-level OCP executive orchestrating the chaos from above.
Unsurpassably thrilling, unexpectedly moving and unforgettably hilarious in equal measure, the future of law enforcement is back in a definitive Blu-ray presentation packed with hours of brand new bonus features.
STEELBOOK CONTENTS
- 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative by MGM, transferred in 2013 and approved by director Paul Verhoeven
- Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut of the film on two High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray discs
- Original lossless stereo and four-channel mixes plus DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound option on both cuts
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts
- Limited edition collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Omar Ahmed, Christopher Griffiths and Henry Blyth
LIMITED EDITION ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
- Newly commissioned artwork by Paul ShippeR
- Six collector’s postcards (Limited Edition exclusive)
- Double-sided, fold-out poster (Limited Edition exclusive)
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
- Limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Omar Ahmed, Christopher Griffiths and Henry Blyth, a 1987 Fangoria interview with Rob Bottin, and archive publicity materials (some contents exclusive to Limited Edition)
DISC ONE DIRECTOR’S CUT
- Archive commentary by director Paul Verhoeven, executive producer Jon Davison and co-writer Ed Neumeier (originally recorded for the Theatrical Cut and re-edited in 2014 for the Director s Cut)
- New commentary by film historian Paul M. Sammon
- New commentary by fans Christopher Griffiths, Gary Smart and Eastwood Allen
- The Future of Law Enforcement: Creating RoboCop
- RoboTalk
- Truth of Character
- Casting Old Detroit
- Connecting the Shots
- Composing RoboCop
- RoboProps
- 2012 Q&A with the Filmmakers
- RoboCop: Creating a Legend, Villains of Old Detroit and Special Effects
- Paul Verhoeven Easter Egg
- Four deleted scenes
- The Boardroom
- Director s Cut Production Footage, raw dailies from the filming of the unrated gore scenes
- Two theatrical trailers and three TV spots
- Extensive image galleries
DISC TWO THEATRICAL CUT & TV CUT
- Archive commentary by director Paul Verhoeven, executive producer Jon Davison and co-writer Ed Neumeier (originally recorded for Theatrical version of the film)
- Two Isolated Score tracks (Composer s Original Mix and Final Theatrical Mix) in lossless stereo
- Edited-for-television version of the film, featuring alternate dubs, takes and edits of several scenes (95 mins, SD only)
- Split screen comparison of Theatrical and Director s Cuts
- RoboCop: Edited For Television, a compilation of alternate scenes from two edited-for-television versions, newly transferred in HD from recently-unearthed 35mm elements
This is awesome …
Will this be part 1 only or the trilogy?
Tony Anthony just part 1
Steelbook Blu Ray News oh cool
Another pointless reissue, why can zavvi release something that hasn’t been released, Steelbooks are becoming far to expensive
Stuart Robinson it’s an Arrow release, not Zavvi, and plenty of new content included
Stuart Robinson why do you come onto this website all you do is moan?
Kelly Beard I must have it!!!!!!!
Dave Marriott so dramatic ?
Kelly Beard I mean, TBF he’s not wrong….
The original poster artwork ? I have the original release but this is tempting. I wonder is it a remaster or are there new special features?
Alistair Stewart it’s the 2013 4K remaster, which is excellent, and yes there are new features. All listed if you follow the link
Yes had a read through. Oh so very tempting!
It is info it will be embossed/debossed ??
Jakub Novák Arrow releases are normally flat
Clinton Lynch releasing two versions. Here’s the steelbook!
Seems like a winner. I assume it’s like The Thing and will be a new scan of the old master. Because that would be brilliant!
Just read it’s the 2013 one. Still probably worth getting.
Craig Gordon the 2013 4K remaster was used on the previous UK Blu-ray and is superb. No complaints at all
Steelbook Blu Ray News thanks. I’ve ordered.
Is this a 4K disc or just using the 4K remaster downscaled to standard Blu-ray?
I noticed quite a few months ago that HMV-eStore was up and running again, and reported this to SteelbookBluRay. HMV even started listing Steelbook pre-orders again a while back, however SteelbookBluRay news still doesn’t post these links to new pre-orders from HMV, only Zavvi, Amazon or Zoom in the UK. HMV even have an exclusive 4K Steelbook for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood that I reported to admin here 5 days ago but its never been posted.
There are currently 14 steelbook pre-orders up at HMV.
Just curious why HMV are off the SteelbookBluRay news good books?
cheers!