Australian label Imprint Films has announced its April batch of 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases. They are: It Came From Outer Space (1953), Tales of Adventure: Collection 5 (1954-1957), Ivy (1947), Bride of Vengeance (1949), Flesh and Fantasy/Dead of Night (1943-1945), and Tales of Adventure: Collection 6 (1945-1969).
All titles will be available for purchase on April 30.
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1953) - 4K Blu-ray + Blu-ray Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcase
One of the most beloved sci-fi films from the 50's, and a must-see for fans of The War of the Worlds! Our Limited Edition release includes the classic film in 2D on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray, the 3D version of the film on Blu-ray, and the made-for-TV sequel It Came From Outer Space II (1996) in standard-definition - all in a Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcase.
FLESH AND FANTASY (1943) / DEAD OF NIGHT (1945)
Two classic 40's anthology films, with a supernatural twist! With stories by acclaimed writers such as Oscar Wilde and H.G. Wells, and performances from Hollywood stars including Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, Betty Field, and Michael Redgrave, this is must-see classic horror at its finest. Packaged together in a Limited Edition Hardbox, and loaded with brand NEW Special Features, discover these predecessors to The Twilight Zone, filled with thrills, chills, tight scripts and remarkable performances.
TALES OF ADVENTURE - COLLECTION 5 (1954-1957)
Five exciting and terrifying 50's films that are out-of-this-world come together in the next instalment of Tales of Adventure! These sci-fi thrills are filled with suspense and destruction, quintessential entries from the golden era of cosmic obsession. Blast off!
• The 27th Day (1957) • The Night The World Exploded (1957) - worldwide first on Blu-ray • This Island Earth (1955) • Devil Girl From Mars (1954) • The Gamma People (1956) - worldwide first on Blu-ray • Plus bonus film The Underwater City (1962) (standard-definition)
Includes a brand NEW Audio Commentary by Heath Holland (Cereal At Midnight) on This Island Earth, and a brand NEW Audio Commentary (Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw) & Interview (author Jon Towlson) on Devil Girl From Mars.
TALES OF ADVENTURE - COLLECTION 6 (1945-1969)
Tales of Adventure takes to the land and sea, in four epic stories of human survival facing extreme adversity. Go deep inside world wars and behind enemy lines, and follow brave defenders in their quest to survive. Take cover!
• Counter-Attack (1945) - worldwide first on Blu-ray • Abandon Ship! (1957) - worldwide first on Blu-ray • King Rat (1965) - worldwide first on Blu-ray • The Bridge at Remagen (1969)
Includes a brand NEW Audio Commentary and Video Essay on The Bridge at Remagen.
BRIDE OF VENGEANCE (1949)
Worldwide first on Blu-ray from a 4K scan! Critically acclaimed director Mitchell Leisen (Hold Back The Dawn) brought this historical romantic drama to life, a passionate tale set during the Italian Renaissance. Starring Paulette Goddard (The Cat and the Canary), John Lund (High Society) and Macdonald Carey (Days of Our Lives).
IVY (1947)
Worldwide first on Blu-ray! Golden Age of Hollywood favourite Joan Fontaine stars as the titular Ivy, an Edwardian belle with a dark side, based on the novel The Story Of Ivy. Directed by three-time Academy Award nominated filmmaker Sam Wood (Goodbye, Mr. Chips).
Australian label Imprint Films has provided a promotional trailer for its upcoming Blu-ray release of Daniel Petrie's Lifeguard (1976), starring Sam Elliott, Anne Archer, Stephen Young, Parker Stevenson, and Kathleen Quinlan. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on February 26.
Label description: Lifeguard is a stunning 70's drama directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Petrie (A Raisin in the Sun), described by Time Out as an "autopsy on the psyche of the American male".
Starring Sam Elliott in his breakout role as a So-Cal Lifeguard entering a mid-life crisis, alongside early performances from Academy Award-nominated actresses Anne Archer (Fatal Attraction) and Kathleen Quinlan (Apollo 13).
Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM NEW Audio Commentary by film historians Scout Tafoya and Daniel Kremer Theatrical Trailer Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Australian label Imprint Films has provided a promotional trailer for its new 2K restoration of Daniel Petrie's The Betsy (1978), starring Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Jane Alexander, and Joseph Wiseman. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on February 26.
Description: Bestselling American author Harold Robbins' novel comes to life in this sizzling drama, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Petrie (A Raisin in the Sun).
Featuring an all-star cast including Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross, Tommy Lee Jones and Jane Alexander, with a score by the genius composer behind the early James Bond films, John Barry.
The aging retired founder of an auto giant comes out of retirement to try to develop a safe, fuel-efficient car.
Special Features and Technical Specs: EXCLUSIVE NEW 2K RESTORATION BY IMPRINT FILMS NEW Audio Commentary by critics Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson (2025) Archival interview with Harold Robbins Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English SDH Subtitles Limited Edition Slipcase
D'oh! Why not pair FLESH AND FANTASY with DESTINY?? I'm okay, I have a mint 16mm print of DESTINY. But most fans of FLESH AND FANTASY have never seen it. Oh well.
WORLDWIDE FIRST ON BLU-RAY! Brenda Blethyn shines as DCI Vera Stanhope, the sharp, smart and short-tempered detective driven by her own personal demons. With her caustic wit and singular charm, Vera and her trusted team face a series of complex murders set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. The crimes are chilling, the cases are challenging and the secrets are deadly… but Vera will do anything to solve the case.
Based on the novels by Ann Cleeves, we are thrilled to be bringing the first six series of the hit ITV series to Blu-ray for the first time worldwide.
90’s ITV comedy-drama The Darling Buds Of May comes to Blu-ray for the first time worldwide!
Based on the novels by H. E. Bates, the series follows the life of the Larkin family in rural 1950’s Kent, starring David Jason, Pam Ferris, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stephanie Ralph and Philip Franks.
Loveable rogue Pop Larkin (David Jason), Ma (Pam Ferris) and their six children, including the stunning Mariette (Catherine Zeta Jones) radiate happiness with hardly a care in the world! Whilst Pop’s unconventional money making schemes bubble along, Ma nurtures the family from the warmth of her busy kitchen as life continues in a paradise of sunshine and happiness.
Wallow in the nostalgia of the 1950s with Britain’s best loved family, in this celebration of love, family life and romance in the idyllic British countryside.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray Specials: Christmas is Coming! and Le Grand Weekend Audio Commentary by cast Pam Ferris and Philip Franks Aspect Ratio 16:9 Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Directed By… David Lean – Volume One (1942 – 1948) – Imprint Collection #407 – 412 David Lean is a name synonymous with sweeping epics, the Academy Award-winning director behind The Bridge On The River Kwai, and Lawrence Of Arabia. He was also known for intimate drama and comedy, hand-selected by playwright Noël Coward to bring his most famous works to the big screen.
This set brings together his first six films, including four collaborations with Noël Coward, and two adaptations of beloved novels by Charles Dickens.
In Which We Serve (1942) This Happy Breed (1944) Blithe Spirit (1945) Brief Encounter (1945) Great Expectations (1946) Oliver Twist (1948) Packaged together in a Limited Edition Hardbox, the set also includes Part One of an Imprint exclusive documentary on David Lean.
1500 copies only.
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In Which We Serve
In Which We Serve (1942) – Imprint Collection #407 A thrilling war film written by, co-directed by, co-scored by, and starring Noël Coward, this is the suspenseful true story of the sinking of the ship HMS Kelly.
The surviving crew of the HMS Torrin desperately cling to life after being attacked by German bombers during the Battle of Crete.
Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Picture, Original Screenplay), and described as “a picture in which the British may take a wholesome pride and we may regard as an excellent expression of British strength” (New York Times).
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’ Audio recording of a conversation between actor Richard Attenborough and Noel Coward at London’s National Film Theatre (1969) A Profile of ‘In Which We Serve’ – featurette Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles _____________________________________________
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This Happy Breed (1944) – Imprint Collection #408 David Lean and Noël Coward reunited for this sombre war-time drama, based on the play by Coward of the same name.
A couple with three children have their modest household touched by joy and tragedy from the tail end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.
Starring Robert Newton (Treasure Island), Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter), Stanley Holloway (My Fair Lady), and John Mills (Ryan’s Daughter).
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’ Restoration Comparison – featurette Original Theatrical Trailer Re-release Trailer Stills Gallery Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English Subtitles _____________________________________________
Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit (1945) – Imprint Collection #409 Based on one of Noël Coward’s most beloved stage plays, David Lean brought the hit black comedy to the silver screen, starring Rex Harrison (Cleopatra), Constance Cummings (American Madness), Kay Hammond (The Ten Commandments), and Margaret Rutherford (Chimes at Midnight).
A middle-aged author is suddenly confronted by the ghost of his first wife, complicating life (and death) for everyone around him.
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Special Effects, this is the definitive preservation on film for one of the great Noël Coward comedies.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’ The South Bank Show – retrospective of Noël Coward, hosted by Melvyn Bragg Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.37:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles _____________________________________________
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Brief Encounter (1945) – Imprint Collection #410 Widely regarded as one of the greatest British films of all time, Brief Encounter is a romantic epic starring Trevor Howard (The Third Man) and Celia Johnson, nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in this film.
A casual friendship between two middle-class suburbanites evolves into a passionate yearning, leading to a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever.
David Lean was nominated for Best Director for this film, an everlasting masterpiece that continues to rank highly on critics’ lists and rankings.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Documentary on the works of David Lean – Part One NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’ Interview with actress Margaret Barton Interview with continuity assistant Renée Glynne Interview with actor Richard Martin Thomas A Profile of ‘Brief Encounter’ – featurette Restoration – featurette Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.37:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles _____________________________________________
Great Expectations
Great Expectations (1946) – Imprint Collection #411 Based on the beloved Charles Dickens novel, John Mills (Ryan’s Daughter) and Valerie Hobson (Kind Hearts and Coronets) star in the Oscar-winning classic drama.
A poor young blacksmith’s fortunes change dramatically when the generosity of a mysterious benefactor propels him to London to begin his journey toward becoming a gentleman.
Labelled as “the greatest of all the Dickens films” by Roger Ebert, the film was nominated for Best Picture and David Lean was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards, and critics continue to praise the film, now almost eighty years since its release.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’ Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.37:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles _____________________________________________
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Oliver Twist (1948) – Imprint Collection #412 Acclaimed actor Alec Guinness stars in David Lean’s adaptation of the iconic Charles Dickens novel, a brilliant study of classicism and charity.
Oliver Twist is an extraordinary boy, but he’s destined for greatness. A poor orphan born behind the iron gates of a bleak parish workhouse, Oliver packs up his curiosity and courage and heads for the wild, winding streets of London, embarking on an adventure that will change his life forever.
Starring John Howard Davies as the titular Twist (who went on to become one of the greatest British comedy directors of all time), the film was praised as “one of the finest screen translations of a literary classic ever made” (New York Times).
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Interview with Melanie Williams, author of ‘David Lean’ NEW Interview with child actor Donald Wescott A Profile of ‘Oliver Twist’ – featurette Casting Appeal for ‘Oliver Twist’ – archival featurette Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles
Film Focus: Carroll Baker (1961 – 1965) – Imprint Collection #416 – 418 Known for her diverse and risqué performances, Carroll Baker became a 60s Hollywood icon.
This 3-Disc Limited Edition Hardbox includes three of her greatest performances, in films that continue to stand the test of time:
Something Wild (1961) Sylvia (1965) – Worldwide first on Blu-ray Harlow (1965) 1500 copies only.
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Something Wild (1961) – Imprint Collection #416 A shocking psychological thriller, based on the novel ‘Mary Ann’ by Alex Karmel.
When college girl Mary Ann Robinson is brutally attacked, her world is shattered. Unable to carry on a normal routine, Mary Ann moves to New York City and accepts a job at a dime store as she struggles to come to grips with her ordeal. Sinking into isolation, she attempts suicide and is saved by a concerned bystander, lonely auto mechanic Mike. Mary Ann moves in with Mike but soon questions his motives for wanting to help.
With an opening title sequence created by the legendary Saul Bass, a score by Aaron Copland, and a stunning supporting cast including Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock, Jean Stapleton, and Diane Ladd in her uncredited film debut, Something Wild is a masterful exploration of trauma, ripe for rediscovery.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K scan NEW Interview on Something Wild with film historian & author Foster Hirsch NEW Interview with film professor Lucy Bolton on the career of Carroll Baker Theatrical Trailer Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Aspect Ratio 1.66:1 Optional English HOH Subtitles ____________________________________________
Imp4561 Sylvia Tt Sylvia (1965) – Imprint Collection #417 Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
Based on a hit mystery novel by E. V. Cunningham, Sylvia stars Carroll Baker in the titular role, in an explosive, unsettling performance.
Lovely Sylvia West lives quietly with her flowers and books until her millionaire fiancé assigns Macklin, a private detective, to investigate her past. Sylvia becomes less and at the same time, more real to him, as he uncovers an unsavoury past.
Co-starring George Maharis (The Sword and the Sorcerer) and Peter Lawford (Ocean’s Eleven).
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K scan NEW Interview on Sylvia with film historian/author Foster Hirsch NEW Video Essay on Carroll Baker by Daniel Kremer Theatrical Trailer Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Aspect Ratio 1.66:1 Optional English HOH Subtitles ____________________________________________
Imp4562 Harlow Tt Harlow (1965) – Imprint Collection #418 1965 saw not one but two biopics about renowned actress Jean Harlow take to the big screen! Carroll Baker starred in the Paramount Pictures film, presenting a sizzling take on the blonde bombshell, packed with spectacle, glamour, and brutal drama.
Follow the life of Jean Harlow, as she rose to fame in reckless 1930s Hollywood.
Co-starring Martin Balsam (12 Angry Men), Red Buttons (They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?), Mike Connors (Mannix), Raf Vallone (A View from the Bridge), Angela Lansbury (Murder, She Wrote), and Peter Lawford (Ocean’s Eleven).
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K scan NEW Interview on Harlow with Film historian & author Foster Hirsch Carroll Baker: Looking Back – a career spanning interview with Carroll Baker Theatrical Trailer Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Aspect Ratio 2.35:1 Optional English HOH Subtitles
Laurence Olivier’s Shakespeare Trilogy (1944 – 1955) – Imprint Collection #413 – 415 The legendary Laurence Olivier appeared in over sixty films, but directed only five. Three of those five are his acclaimed Shakespeare Trilogy, collected together here in this Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox.
These bold, vivid adaptations of the classic stage plays brought Shakespeare to the big screen like never before, earning Academy Awards and popularising the Bard for contemporary audiences. Each film features a gripping leading performance by Olivier, immortalised with stunning 4K restorations:
Henry V (1944) Hamlet (1948) Richard III (1955) 1500 copies only.
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Henry V (1944) – Imprint Collection #413 “Once more unto the breach!”
The first of Olivier’s trilogy, Henry V was nominated for four Academy Awards and received an Academy Honorary Award for Olivier’s outstanding achievements in bringing the film to the screen.
Insulted by the French court, Henry V, the arrogant young King of England, declares war on France. But when the English troops suffer devastating casualties, young King Henry realizes that there is more to leadership than royal pride.
A stunning Technicolor epic filled with jaw-dropping battleground sequences, powerful monologues, and rich Shakespearean verbiage, the film ran for eleven months in London, breaking records and touted as “one of the cinema’s great works of art” (James Agee).
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration Audio Commentary by film historian Bruce Eder NEW Video Essay on the film adaptations of Henry V by film writer and author Martyn Conterio Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.37:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles __________________________________________
Imp4846 Hamlet Title 01 Hamlet (1948) – Imprint Collection #414 “Murder most foul.”
The Academy Award winner of Best Picture, Actor, Art Direction and Costume Design, Hamlet is regarded as one of the greatest Shakespearean film adaptations of all time.
Staged amid the grandeur of the Royal Court of Denmark, Hamlet is a tale of murder and intrigue, of revenge and treachery, of love and suicide, of madness and despair, of fatal delay and even more fatal action.
Filmed in chilling black and white, Hamlet is arguably both Shakespeare and Olivier’s magnum opus; a twisted display of diseased power and obsession with death, forming “an uncommonly galvanic film” (New York Times).
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration NEW Video Essay on Lawrence Olivier’s Hamlet & the British war effort by film writer and author Martyn Conterio NEW Interview with Professor Abigail Rokison-Woodall Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles __________________________________________
Imp4847 Richard Iii Title 02 Richard III (1955) – Imprint Collection #415 “Now is the winter of our discontent.”
Richard III earned Olivier a Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards, a vivid adaptation of the Bard’s historical exploration of corruption and morality, packed with fiery betrayal and bloodthirsty narcissism.
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of York, plots to seize power for himself.
Lauded for its vibrant cinematography, engrossing performances, and grandiose pageantry in large-scale scenes and settings, it is “more than just a prestige picture. It is a screen achievement of the highest order.” (Variety)
Special Features & Technical Specs:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration by The Film Foundation and Janus Films, in association with the BFI National Archive, ITV Studios Global Entertainment Ltd., the Museum of Modern Art, and Romulus Films NEW Video Essay on the Olivier/Korda films by film academic Adrian Smith NEW Interview with author Guy Adams on the films of Laurence Olivier Original Intermission Cards TV Trailer Theatrical Trailer Stills Gallery Aspect Ratio 1.66:1 Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH Subtitles
Gidget – The Complete Series (1965) – Imprint Television #20 SURF’S UP WITH GIDGET IN HIGH-DEFINITION!
One of the most memorable TV series of the 60s surfs onto Blu-ray for the first time worldwide!
Starring acclaimed Oscar-winning actress Sally Field in one of her earliest screen roles as Francine Elizabeth “Gidget” Lawrence, an irrepressible Southern California teenager who loves to surf and longs for romance.
Don Porter stars as her father Russell Lawrence, guiding Gidget through the ups and downs of her teenage life, filled with sand, surf, fun, and plenty of boys.
Based on the book by author Frederick Kohner (inspired by the real-life adventures of his own teenage daughter), the Gidget character first took to the big screen in the 1959 movie Gidget and its two sequels, before this 60s series brought her to the small screen.
Featuring guest performances from acting greats including Barbara Hershey, Richard Dreyfuss, and Michael York, head back to the carefree beachside of Malibu with the original surfer girl, Gidget.
5-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 76-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.
1500 copies only.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
1080p high-definition presentation of all 32 episodes Limited Edition Hardbox packaging 76-page booklet featuring original Story Information for every episode Original Extended Pilot Episode 1969 TV Movie Gidget Grows Up (standard-definition) A Look Back at ‘Gidget’ – featurette English Audio LPCM 2.0 Mono Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33 Optional English HOH Subtitles
Bewitched – Seasons 3 & 4 (1966 – 1968) – Imprint Television #15 WITH THE TWITCH OF A NOSE, BEWITCHED POPS UP IN HIGH-DEFINITION!
United by love, Darrin and Samantha Stephens may look like a classic American couple, but they have a secret that distinguishes them from their suburban neighbours – ad executive Darrin is a mortal, but Samantha is a beautiful witch. While Samantha is mostly content with living life as a mortal, her mother, Endora, cannot imagine what she sees in Darrin. Although Samantha does her best to avoid using her magical powers, sometimes she just can’t resist.
Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, and Agnes Moorehead star in the much-loved 1960s classic fantasy sitcom – and now Imprint Television brings Seasons 3 & 4 to Blu-ray for the very first time in this 8-disc collection.
8-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 146-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
1080p high-definition presentation of all 66 episodes from Seasons 3 & 4, restored by Sony Television from the original elements with LPCM 2.0 Mono audio in original 1.33:1 aspect ratio and optional English HOH subtitles Limited Edition Hardbox packaging with original opening titles animation art 146-page booklet featuring original Story Information for every episode NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato, featuring Steve Olim (from the Columbia Make-Up Department) and Chris York (son of actor Dick York) on Double, Double, Toil and Trouble NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato and television historian Rob Ray on Samantha’s Thanksgiving to Remember Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33 Optional English HOH Subtitles
