Hans zarkov topol in an effort to save the earth from certain destruction at the hands of. Take advantage of great prices on blu ray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. The threesome are drawn into the influence of the planet mongo, controlled by ming the merciless. The serial squadron offers restorations of film serials in blu ray, dvd, audio and book form. In 1974 a softcore parody of the gordon films was released, entitled flesh gordon. It presents the story of gordon s visit to the planet mongo and his encounters with the evil emperor ming the merciless. With the world in a state of pandemonium, the brilliant scientist dr. Jun 07, 2017 hi all, i have for sale flash gordon mondo 006 bluray steelbook. Heroic earthling flash gordon saves the world from the nefarious ming the merciless in this lavish, intentionally campy adaptation of the famous scifi comic strip. Flash gordon widescreen, subtitled, dolby, ac3 on tcm shop. King kong 1976 and directed by mike hodges the terminal man, damien.
And filmation studios produced an animated version, flash gordon to save the earth, in 1990. The serials are, respectively, flash gordon 1936, flash gordon s trip to mars 1938, and flash gordon conquers the universe 1940. Featuring iguanas with horns glued to them, cheesy wrestling fights with nearly naked bald guys, and other cheese. Zarkovs rocket, the ming bomber was distinguished by its nifty motorcycle exhaustpipe rocket engines and batwing tail fins. For example, were first introduced to flash reading a newspaper in his car. He had come over to universal in order to prepare a new script for a lone ranger serial. When landed they meet a lot of beasts who look a lot like reptiles and other animals from earth.
The blu ray presentation of flash gordon comes with the usual bdlive connectivity and my scenes functionality. Blu ray all america universal pictures blu ray all italy quadrifoglio blu ray all united kingdom optimum releasing blu ray all united kingdom optimum releasing 30th anniversary edition blu ray b france studio canal blu ray b germany kinowelt home entertainment blu ray b holland universal pictures blu ray b spain universal pictures. Flash gordon leaves the earth to the planet mongo to save earth from destruction by collision. I never attempted to learn how well it did for universal. The 1080pvc1 transfer is easily more detailed than any previous standarddef disc. Flash gordon is a 1936 sciencefiction film superhero serial.
Meet the man who wrote the screenplay that would live on as a cult favorite. The opening titles make use of some of the flash gordon comic strip images, and one of the extras is the entire first episode of the original serial of flash gordon. The new adventures of flash gordon,was a brilliant masterpiece of animation that was probably the greatest piece of animation that ever grace the late 1970s well into the early 1980s. But with a pumping glam rock soundtrack from none other than queen, including the anthemic flash ahaah. Prepare to save the universe with the king of the impossible. Alex ross, renowned comic artist, on flash gordon learn how flash gordon influenced this legendary artist, both personally and professionally writing a classic. Alex raymonds famous comic strip blasts to life in the actionpacked scifi adventure flash gordon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy flash gordon from zavvi, the home of pop culture.
The complete adventures of flash gordon dvd unboxing youtube. Flash gordon 30th anniversary special edition steelbook blu. Flash gordon 1936 directed by frederick stephani, ray. The blu ray also has the first flash gordon serial from 1936 included on it. Larry buster crabbe as flash gordon in the original serializations from 1936 1940. Jan 05, 2016 former olympic swimmer buster crabbe played flash gordon in all of these early incarnations. An updated version of the 1930s serials, riding on the back of the science fiction. Veteran serial scriptwriter barry shipman contributed to the script of flash gordon conquers the universe. There is some mild dnr but not enough to affect my enjoyment of the film.
Previously the basis for a more straightfaced 1930s adventure serial, flash s story is mined here for exaggerated, cartoon humor by screenwriter lorenzo semple jr. All three of these features were edited versions of longer serials released by universal the same year. There is some mild dnr but not enough to affect my enjoyment of the. Flashgordon hd battle scene from the bluray released on. The 1980 film really takes most everything from the old serial and updates, enlarges and unashamedly outdoes the original. Director reveals the real reason there was never a flash. When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, new york jets quarterback flash gordon unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet mongo, where, with the assistance from beautiful dale arden, he will take on ming the merciless and rescue humankind.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Flamboyant visuals and energetic supporting performances help make flash gordon an enjoyable, grandiose spectacle. As the title says, the disc is 1080p24 and the film is the correct length about 111 minutes but the soundtrack dts hdma and lpcm actually plays at the wrong pitch, as if the disc was 1080i50. Jones is zapped from earth into a scifi adventure on planet mongo with his beautiful companion dale melody anderson.
Flash gordon 1936 ming bomber 172 scale resin model kit. Flash gordon 1980best buy exclusive steelbook bluray. Flash gordon is a 1936 science fiction film serial. Blurayflash gordon, spanien import, siehe details fur sprachen. The blu ray can be called the best that flash gordon has yet looked on home video. From certain standpoints, this serial is superior to the 1st flash gordon chapterplay. Flash gordon bd af flash gordon blu ray blu ray disc. Its a very campy, over the top story based on the old flash gordon comics of the 1930s.
Flash gordon conquers the universe a rocket is dropping deadly purple dust onto the earth. Buster crabbe was perfectly cast as flash and charles middleton was a perfect ming. Fictional account of a submariner screentest featuring buster crabbe. Ive owned all of the various versions of flash gordon put out on video and this blu ray is hands down the best so far. Flash gordon 1936 serial episode nonanamorphic full frame, 480p 20. Space soldiers flash is enlisted to save earth from a runaway planet. It presents the story of gordons visit to the planet mongo and his encounters with the evil emperor ming the merciless. When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, new york jets quarterback flash gordon sam j. Jigsaw puzzles for all ages 20% off ap test prep shop the world of lego. Jul 25, 2014 larry buster crabbe as flash gordon in the original serializations from 1936 1940.
I bought the image box of the dvds of the flash gordon serials. Zarkovs rocketship along with beautiful dale arden. Oct 29, 2010 when flash gordon was first broadcast on hbo in the 80s, its sound mix differed from the version that eventually made it to home video and dvd blu ray. Told in installments, it was the first screen adventure for the comicstrip character flash gordon, and tells the story of his first visit to the planet mongo and his encounter with the evil emperor ming the merciless. Classic horror on dvd and blu ray which flash gordon serial dvd is best. Momentums dvd collectors edition is a decent set, including commentaries by hodges and brian blessed, an oncamera interview with hodges, stills gallery, the excellent theatrical trailer and the first chapter of the last flash gordon serial, flash gordon conquers the universe. The star wars opening title crawls, ranked esquire. When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, new york jets quarterback flash gordon unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet mongo, wherewith assistance from beautiful dale ardenhell take on ming the merciless and.
First episode of the flash gordon 1936 serial theatrical trailer. Flash gordon space soldiers 1936, chapters the best of all motion pictures serials. The bluray also has the first flash gordon serial from 1936 included on it. Space soldiers image this first entry in the flash gordon series was based directly on the story told in the first year of the original comic strip, and opens with a mysterious planet rushing madly toward the earth on a collision course. Set out over four dvds nestled nicely within a cool fold out set with comic book style booklet. Its been 30 years since the bigscreen flash gordon debuted, and even though it never became a huge hit in the u. Buster crabbe, taut as a wound spring, not too smart, but great with his fists and ready to wade into action. Universals flash gordon trilogy page 3 classic horror. Heroic earthling flash gordon saves the world from the nefarious ming the. I wish this and the other flash gordon serials were on blu ray discs. Its a lot of fun, and there are a surprising amount of plot points and style points that are echoed in the 1980 film. All our serials on blu ray and dvd are restored for pictureand or sound quality, mostly from new stabilized digital transfers of original film prints.
Flash gordon s trip to mars movie cliffhanger serial dvd buster crabbe. Universals blu ray repeats the extras of an earlier savior of the universe edition, but the hd transfer is the star here the supersaturated color cinematography of gilbert taylor looks like old technicolor at its gaudiest. Saga of a star world, the last starfighter and dune. Read about the flash gordon dvd and browse other dvd movies. Presented in chapters, it is the first screen adventure for flash gordon, the comicstrip character created by alex raymond in 1934. The ultimate collection ted ted 2 flash gordon bluray. The below blu ray captures were taken directly from the blu ray disc. Colors really pop and fine detail can be seen on actors faces. On the blu ray, you can clearly see that hes holding the paper upside down. Find great deals on ebay for flash gordon dvd and flash gordon dvd 1980. Vci have transferred the 1934, 12part serial, the vanishing shadow to blu ray. Alex raymonds famous comic strip blasts to life in the timeless scifi cult adventure flash gordon. Media in category flash gordon 1936 serial the following files are in this category, out of total. The ultimate collection was released on blu ray plus digital hd, featuring this film and the unrated versions of ted and ted 2.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The wonderful multicoloured skies are beautifully rendered on this blu ray transfer, although it does at times highlight some seriously dodgy special effects. May 27, 2015 a definitive ranking of the star wars opening title crawls it is a period of civil war and empire strikes back bluray abuse. Jones unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet mongo, where with assistance from beautiful dale arden melody anderson hell take on ming. Alexis zarkov visit the planet mongo to thwart the evil schemes of emperor ming the merciless, who has set his planet on a. The one thing missing though we wouldnt say we were missing it from the dvd is the teaser for the shortlived flash gordon series that ran on. Dec 14, 2012 its been 30 years since the bigscreen flash gordon debuted, and even though it never became a huge hit in the u. Flash gordon on blu ray 025192046872 from universal. In 2012, universal released flash gordon in a fourfeature dvd set along with battlestar galactica. Flash gordon special edition, widescreen, subtitled, dolby. Flashgordon hd battle scene from the blu ray released on 23rd august 2010. Its coming out in june but i havent seen any specs on it.
The steelbook is open and excellent condition, no dings, scratches or dents that i can see. The available prints are and photography are generally of better quality, some of the special effects are superior, there are certain exotic space novelties, like the clay peoples subway to the queens palace and the light bridge, and there are some interesting and creepy visuals in the forest kingdom. Flash gordon in this of the 1930s comic strip, flash is a football hero who is skyjacked aboard dr. Vci have the distribution right to 48 serials from universal pictures. Subscribers will receive multidisk sets including extra items such. Buy flash gordon 30th anniversary special edition steelbook here at zavvi us, the home of pop culture and the zbox. Flash gordon classic movie cliffhanger serial dvd buster crabbe jean rogers. Flash gordon and the 1930s and 40s science fiction serial. Director mike hodges explains the personality conflict that killed any chance of a sequel. If you are outside the uk, then please contact me for shipping costs.
Director reveals the real reason there was never a flash gordon 2. The ming bomber was the principal enemy spacecraft featured in the original flash gordon serial of 1936. The other extras are pulled directly from the prior sd edition the one extra not included is a brief teaser trailer for the thencurrent flash gordon television series, so ill quote my summary of them here. Although the film follows the basic plot of that serial, some major changes have been made elsewhere, starting with. Flash gordon the deadly ray from mars 1938 b science fiction movie buster. The serial squadron cliffhanger movie serial archive.
Former olympic swimmer buster crabbe played flash gordon in all of these early incarnations. Does anyone know if the extras are basically a port from the saviour of the universe edition or will there be more. Poster flash gordon chapter, rocketing to earth 01. Flash gordon s trip to mars a light beam from mars is sucking away earths atmosphere. Flash gordon and other serials bluray movie discussion. At the time 1940 shipman was on hiatus from republic pictures due to salary negotiations. Flash gordon 1980best buy exclusive steelbook blu ray releases details flash gordon 1980best buy exclusive steelbook. With buster crabbe, jean rogers, charles middleton, priscilla lawson. Staring peter wyngarde, brian blessed, timothy dalton and ornella muti. Flash gordon by mike hodges mike hodges, sam jones, melody. Jones, quarterback for the new york jets, and travel agent dale arden melody anderson are hijacked into a desperate space mission by mad scientist dr. Alexis zarkov visit the planet mongo to thwart the evil schemes of emperor ming the merciless, who has set his planet on a collision course with earth. These serials are currently being transferred, restored and proofed and will be released as single and multi serial sets on dvd and blu ray in upcoming months.
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