Roughly ten years after it first aired on television, the mini-series for Jules Vern’s Mysterious Island is getting a Blu-ray release in Germany courtesy of Koch Media on September 10, 2015. Along with the Blu-ray, Koch will also be releasing the series on DVD and VOD.
I did not see this when it aired, so I’m unsure of how good it is or isn’t. I am fan of the Jules Verne story however, and I do like the cast quite a bit. Plus it was directed by Russell Mulcahy and he directed Highlander, so that’s cool. I think there’s a chance this could be fun. It’s a slight change, but a chance. What says you BD readers? Did anyone watch this when it originally aired?
If you’re Region A there’s already a pretty cheap release available via Echo Bridge Entertainment. If you’re a die hard Jules Verne fan who is Region B however, here’s your chance to add this to your collection.
Synopsis:
To escape evils of the Civil war, Cyrus removes his small family and random war prisoners by way if hot air balloon. Once landing on an island the group finds they are surrounded by danger from giant insects and gold craving pirates. Turned away by the only safe haven on the island, owned by captain Nemo, Patrick Suart, the group is forced to find shelter and survive.
Extras: Making Of (about 11 minutes), trailer, image gallery
Directed: by Russell Mulcahy
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Kyle MacLachlan, Gabrielle Anwar
Production USA 2005
DVD Runtime: about 163 minutes
Blu-ray Runtime: about 170 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (16:9)
Sound DVD: Dolby Digital 2.0
Blu-ray: DTS-HD Master
Languages: German, English
