Cinema Retro has received the following press release:
The beloved anvil-armed sailor of
the seven seas comes magically to life in POPEYE, arriving on
Blu-ray for the first time ever December 1, 2020 from Paramount Home
Entertainment. Starring the incomparable Robin Williams in his first
big-screen role and Shelley Duvall as his devoted sweetie, Olive Oyl, the
delightful musical celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, having
debuted in theaters on December 12, 1980.
The new Blu-ray includes access
to a Digital copy of the film, along with nearly 30 minutes of all-new bonus
content featuring excerpts from one of Robin Williams’ final interviews, an
archival interview with director Robert Altman, as well as a newly conducted
interview with Stephen Altman. The full list of bonus features is below:
- · Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back with Robin and the Altmans
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- · The Popeye Company Players
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- · Popeye’s Premiere
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- · The Sailor Man Medleys
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- · Theatrical Trailer
Legendary producer Robert Evans
and screenwriter Jules Feiffer worked for nearly three years to get POPEYE
into production. The film combined the talents of Robert Altman, composer
and lyricist Harry Nilsson, numerous filmmaking artisans, and an outstanding
cast of actors, mimes, athletes and street performers to bring the world of the
beloved character to life. The result is an uplifting and visually
delightful film that celebrates the magic of what Altman called “a genuine
American hero.â€
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