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Giorgio Moroder’s version of ‘Metropolis’ Masterpiece Gets Blu-ray Release!
AICN got the break about some absolutely incredible news… Giorgio Moroder’s version of Fritz Lang’s masterpiece of cinema, Metropolis, will be arriving on Blu-ray later this year! Here’s the release:
For thousands of people around the globe, Moroder’s Metropolis was their introduction to the films of Fritz Lang and many have been waiting to see this film re-released — with improved sound and image quality. This is it!
This “version” of Metropolis comes with music by Freddie Mercury, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Tyler, Moroder, and many other famous 1980s acts,and we’re confident that interest is very high on this title. Metroopolis is Kino Lorber’s all-time best selling film – by a wide margin – and just the theatrical re-issue of this film has already collected $1.2 million in theaters since its restoration. So you can be sure that there are thousands of Metropolis fans out there.
As a back story, this new restoration (and edit) of the film was made by Giorgio Moroder, the three time Academy Award winning music producer who specialized in pop-rock soundtracks for motion pictures, and the film was first released in 1984.
Moroder’s version of the film restored a number of previously missing scenes and plot details from the original release (in particular, Moroder’s version restores the character of Hel, who was omitted from the original release version of the film), and the “Moroder version” of Metropolis sparked heated debate among film buffs and fans, with outspoken critics and supporters of the film falling into equal camps.
Mororder film’s release came at the same time that Queen released their video “Radio Ga Ga”, which featured footage of the film and combined with the film’s release, it brought Metropolis back to the public eye. It also brought attention to the large amount of missing footage cut from the film, due to Moroder opening the film with a disclaimer that addressed how the film was altered and recut shortly after its premiere. Music rights issues regarding the film’s usage of popular songs of the 1980s have kept the film from receiving a DVD and Blu-ray release, until now.
Here’s the information on the soundtrack:
“Love Kills”
Written by Freddie Mercury and Giorgio Moroder
Performed by Freddie Mercury
Courtesy of Raincloud Productions, Ltd.
“Here’s My Heart”
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
Performed by Pat Benatar
Courtesy of Chrysalis Records
“Cage of Freedom”
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
Performed by Jon Anderson
Courtesy of Columbia Records
“Blood from a Stone”
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
Performed by Cycle V
Courtesy of Columbia Records
“The Legend of Babel”
Written by Giorgio Moroder
Performed by Giorgio Moroder
Courtesy of Columbia Records
“Here She Comes”
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
Performed by Bonnie Tyler
Courtesy of Columbia Records
“Destruction”
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
Performed by Loverboy
Courtesy of Columbia Records
“On Your Own”
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Billy Squier
Performed by Billy Squier
Courtesy of Capitol Records
“What’s Going On”
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
Performed by Adam Ant
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Watch the Opening ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Battle Scene Now Ahead of Physical Media Release in July
Sequel Mortal Kombat II is now available to watch at home on Digital before heading to physical media in July, but you can test your might now and watch the opening scene.
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid returns to the helm for the new sequel from a script by Jeremy Slater (“Moon Knight,” Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire).
In Mortal Kombat II, the fan-favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) — are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada are also part of the ensemble cast of Mortal Kombat II fighters.
Watch the opening below, which introduces a young Kitana (Sophia Xu) as Emperor Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford) prepares to conquer her father, King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam), and her kingdom of Edenia. It sets the sequel’s entire plot in motion.
From New Line Cinema, James Wan’s Atomic Monster, Broken Road Productions, and Fireside Films, Mortal Kombat II is rated R for “strong bloody violence and gore, and language.”
Look for Mortal Kombat II to arrive on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on July 28, 2026.
The physical media release contains the following special features, as unveiled by IGN:
- Mortal Kombat II: Evolving the Saga (Featurette)
- Returning characters, new alliances and even bigger fatalities! Go behind the scenes to learn all that went into creating the latest chapter in the Mortal Kombat film saga and how the sequel expands the universe to bolder, bloodier heights.
- Building the Realms of Mortal Kombat (Featurette)
- From the decaying streets of Edenia to the terrifying Pit featured in the iconic video game series, discover how the Mortal Kombat II design teams blended practical sets with groundbreaking VFX to create the legendary realms in the film.
- Mortal Kombat II: Choose Your Fighter (Featurette)
- Awaken your Arcana as you meet the cast and explore the brutal weapons, epic costumes and fierce training that went into bringing their characters to life.
- Klose Quarters Kombat (Featurette)
- Cast members and key creatives share insights into how the stunt preparation, intense fight scenes and weapons training shaped both classic moves and new, merciless combat styles.
- A “Boon” to Gamers Everywhere (Featurette)
- Sit down with chief Mortal Kombat mythmaker and creator Ed Boon for a deep dive into the franchise’s storied history and ongoing evolution that spans three decades of near-infinite games, films and comics, culminating with the live-action sequel.