The Last Starfighter Blu-ray Arrives TBA from Arrow
Arrow Films releases a 1984 sci‑fi Blu-ray featuring a 4K scan from the original camera negative, 1080p disc and extensive extras
The Last Starfighter (1984), directed by Nick Castle and starring Lance Guest and Catherine Mary Stewart, arrives on Blu-ray from Arrow Films. The film follows arcade prodigy Alex Rogan as he is recruited to fight in an interstellar war; this Arrow edition presents the title with new technical work and a full complement of supplements.\n\nThis release is sourced from a 4K scan of the original camera negative and includes a High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation. Audio options listed include Lossless 2.0 stereo, DTS‑HD MA 5.1 and a 4.1 mix originally created for the film's 70mm presentations. Optional English SDH subtitles are included.\n\nThe package pairs two audio commentaries with a wide range of archival and new interviews, plus trailers and reversible sleeve art. Highlights include the 4K restoration, the 4.1 70mm mix, the commentaries with Lance Guest and Mike White, and multiple featurettes on score, writing and effects.\n\nRelease Contents:
- 4K restoration: 4K scan from the original camera negative performed by Arrow Films.
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation: The main feature on a single Blu-ray disc.
- Audio Options: Lossless 2.0 stereo, DTS‑HD MA 5.1 and the original 4.1 70mm mix.
- English SDH subtitles: Optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
- Audio commentary – Lance Guest & Jackson Guest: Track with the film's star and his son.
- Audio commentary – Mike White: Track with Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast.
- Maggie's Memories: Revisiting The Last Starfighter: Interview with Catherine Mary Stewart.
- Into the Starscape: Composing The Last Starfighter: Interview with composer Craig Safan.
- Incredible Odds: Writing The Last Starfighter: Interview with screenwriter Jonathan Betuel.
- Interstellar Hit‑Beast: Creating the Special Effects: Interview with special effects supervisor Kevin Pike.
- Excalibur Test: Inside Digital Productions: Interview with author Greg Bear on Digital Productions.
- Greetings Starfighter! Inside the Arcade Game: Interview on reconstructing the Starfighter arcade game.
- Theatrical and teaser trailers: Original promotional trailers.
- Reversible sleeve: Original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Ferguson.\n\nRelease Date: TBA
The Last Starfighter (1984), directed by Nick Castle and starring Lance Guest and Catherine Mary Stewart, arrives on Blu-ray from Arrow Films. The film follows arcade prodigy Alex Rogan as he is recruited to fight in an interstellar war; this Arrow edition presents the title with new technical work and a full complement of supplements.\n\nThis release is sourced from a 4K scan of the original camera negative and includes a High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation. Audio options listed include Lossless 2.0 stereo, DTS‑HD MA 5.1 and a 4.1 mix originally created for the film's 70mm presentations. Optional English SDH subtitles are included.\n\nThe package pairs two audio commentaries with a wide range of archival and new interviews, plus trailers and reversible sleeve art. Highlights include the 4K restoration, the 4.1 70mm mix, the commentaries with Lance Guest and Mike White, and multiple featurettes on score, writing and effects.\n\nRelease Contents:
- 4K restoration: 4K scan from the original camera negative performed by Arrow Films.
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation: The main feature on a single Blu-ray disc.
- Audio Options: Lossless 2.0 stereo, DTS‑HD MA 5.1 and the original 4.1 70mm mix.
- English SDH subtitles: Optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
- Audio commentary – Lance Guest & Jackson Guest: Track with the film's star and his son.
- Audio commentary – Mike White: Track with Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast.
- Maggie's Memories: Revisiting The Last Starfighter: Interview with Catherine Mary Stewart.
- Into the Starscape: Composing The Last Starfighter: Interview with composer Craig Safan.
- Incredible Odds: Writing The Last Starfighter: Interview with screenwriter Jonathan Betuel.
- Interstellar Hit‑Beast: Creating the Special Effects: Interview with special effects supervisor Kevin Pike.
- Excalibur Test: Inside Digital Productions: Interview with author Greg Bear on Digital Productions.
- Greetings Starfighter! Inside the Arcade Game: Interview on reconstructing the Starfighter arcade game.
- Theatrical and teaser trailers: Original promotional trailers.
- Reversible sleeve: Original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Ferguson.\n\nRelease Date: TBA
Source: Arrow Video