Tomorrow, October 20, the new theatrical version of battle royale, and for the occasion a crowdfunding project was also launched to have the 4K edition on Blu-Ray. The Start-Up crowdfunding project includes two 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray, 4 Blu-Ray, a book and an NFT. The price is 79.99 euros.
Here is the cover image.
The numbered edition presented with the crowdfunding START UP will present Battle Royale in the double version, Theatrical and Director’s Cut, both restored, in Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD and in Blu-ray, for a total of 4 discs.
The film is presented in a dubbed version in Italian and in the original language with subtitles. The collector’s edition also includes the sequel to the film, Battle Royale II, presented here on Blu-ray in both the Theatrical Battle Royale II: Requiem version and the Director’s cut Battle Royale II: Revenge (2 discs) version in language. with subtitles. To enrich the precious box even more, there will be a photo book dedicated to the saga.
The edition will only be made upon reaching 500 pre-purchased copies by November 11, 2022 at this address www.cgtv.it/film-dvd/battle-royale-directors-cut/ and will be printed in 1000 copies.
The edition will contain:
– Theatrical version “Battle Royale” restored in Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray
– “Battle Royale” Director’s Cut version restored in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray
– “Battle Royale II: Requiem” theatrical release on Blu-ray
– “Battle Royale II: Revenge” Director’s Cut version on Blu-ray
– Cardboard packaging in Ecolbox format with book opening of 17.7cm x 26.7cm and thickness of 2.7cm
– A photographic and textbook
– NFT Battle Royale Complete: The first CG collection of NFT (non-fungible token) designed for supporters of the Start Up! campaign Supporters of the project can redeem a unique NFT from the collection for free, which will be an animated 3D digital work representing and giving access to exclusive benefits.
Here are the special video content:
extra from BATTLE ROYALE – theatrical edition
Making of
Behind the scenes:
during the recording
the cast’s comments
the main scenes
special effects for the most violent scenes
Masamichi Amano directs Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra rehearsing the film’s soundtrack
Kinji Fukasaku and the young actors of the film
Educational video explaining the correct rules of the game
Press conference for the public screening of the film
Presentation of the film at the Tokyo International Film Festival (archive footage)
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BATTLE ROYALE extras – director’s cut
Special Edition footage, on-set footage of the cast and crew gathered to film the Special Edition
Masamichi Amano Conducts Battle Royale (archive featurette)
Interview with Takeshi Kitano
A new version of the educational video to celebrate Kinji Fukasaku’s birthday
Extra from BATTLE ROYALE II REQUIEM – Theatrical
Making of
Auditions and pre-production stages of the film
Behind the scenes:
Rehearsals with the cast
Evidence of shooting
War according to the cast
Soundtrack recording
Happy Birthday Kinji
Opening gala with the orchestra
The first showing of Battle Royale II
BATTLE ROYALE II REVENGE extras – director’s cut
Multi-angle scene
Kinji Fukasaku on the set of BR II
Kenta Fukasaku and BR II Cast Pay Tribute to Kinji Fukasaku
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Source: Lega Nerd
