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Spartacus announced for release on Blu-ray

Kubrick! Douglas! Gladiatorial action!! Spartacus has got it all. And now, thanks to Universal, we’re about to get it all on Blu-ray. Spartacus will hit shops on May 25th in a new 50th Anniversary edition that should best its HD-DVD counterpart in every way. Sadly, as nice as this edition looks, it’s still not going to beat out the previously available Criterion DVD, which features a commentary track by producer-actor Kirk Douglas, actor Peter Ustinov, novelist Howard Fast, producer Edward Lewis, restoration expert Robert A. Harris, and designer Saul Bass among a lot of other great stuff not to be found on the Blu-ray. I mean, I’m sure it’s going to look and sound better than ever but I’m going to want to hold onto my DVD for all those great extras. And the much cooler cover art!


Spartacus: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray



SPARTACUS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
(May 25, 2010 - MSRP $26.98)
Video: 2.35:1 1080p
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Special Features:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Interview with Peter Ustinov
  • Interview with Jean Simmons
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage
  • Vintage Newsreels
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Production Stills
  • Concept Art
  • Costume Designs
  • Saul Bass Storyboards
  • Posters & Print Ads
  • My Scenes
  • BD Live

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