Escape from L.A. CE from Scream Factory

[endo]

From Scream Factory: "Snake Plissken is back once again in JOHN CARPENTER’S ESCAPE FROM L.A., the 1996 sequel to the original hit film Escape from New York. Coming soon to Blu-ray from us in an all-new definitive edition! Details we have at this time are as follows:

• National street date for North America (Region A) is 4/28/2020.

• This is being presented as a Collector’s Edition release and will come guaranteed with a slipcover in its first three months of release.

• The newly commissioned artwork you see pictured comes to us from artist Hugh Fleming. This art will be front-facing and the reverse side of the wrap will feature the original theatrical artwork.

• New extras are in progress and will be announced on a later date (March timing) but expect it to be loaded. Also, we are working on trying to secure a new transfer of the film, so keep your fingers crossed!

Pre-order now directly from us here
The first 700 orders from our site will receive an exclusive limited-edition 18” x 24” rolled poster of the exclusive new illustration."

[NDX]

I like how Snake is staring at himself on the hang glider in disgust.

[MacReadyOrNot]

I love the original Escape from New York. L.A. is a disappointment, but I do want to rewatch this one. I didn't mind it back then when I was a kid, but I couldn't bring myself to rewatch it several months backs. However, I do want to rewatch it now.

I remember Steve Buscemi and Pam Grier also being in this, and there being a basketball scene.

The best part, reoccuring gag rather, has to be the fact all Snake wants is a cigarette and no one has one. It's like how in Die Hard with a Vengeance all John McClane wants is aspirin and no one has one.

[MacReadyOrNot]

Rewatching this one now with my mom. About 50 minutes in. Still not great. The CGI effects have not aged well and look horrendous. Even so, it is cool seeing Russell as Snake again. Just feels more like a Metal Gear Solid game more than anything though. I think the character in that game was named Snake after Russell's iconic character. Could be wrong though.

[gorepolice]

You are correct, he looks like and is named Snake because he's modelled after him.

I have gone back and forth on this film a few times. Last time I saw ot I did enjoy it for what it was, but I also was at a Kurt Russell marathon, so it's possible that being in that crowd made the film more tolerable than it truly is.

[endo]

Here's a list of the extras included in the release...

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Snake is BACK! On May 26, 2020, Scream Factory proudly presents Escape from L.A. (Collector’s Edition) in its definitive Blu-ray release. The high-octane cult classic comes home to fans with a brand new 4K film scan from the original negative and loaded with bonus features, including new interviews with Bruce Campbell, Stacy Keach, George Corraface, Peter Jason, and more.

Kurt Russell rejoins filmmakers John Carpenter and Debra Hill to do to Los Angeles what they did to the Big Apple in Escape From New York – with even more futuristic thrills and big action!

Snake Plissken (Russell) takes on Los Angeles after a 9.6 earthquake decimates the city. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device. Don't miss the excitement as Snake surfs Wilshire Blvd., shoots hoops at the Coliseum, dive bombs the Happy Kingdom theme park, and mixes it up with a wild assortment of friends and foes including Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Bruce Campbell, Peter Fonda, George Corraface, Cliff Robertson and Pam Grier. Escape from L.A. is a "go-for-broke action extravaganza" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times)!

Special Features:

· NEW 4K film scan from the original negative
· NEW A Little Bit Off Beat – an interview with actor Stacy Keach
· NEW Beverly Hills Workshed – an audio interview with Bruce Campbell
· NEW Part of the Family – an interview with Peter Jason
· NEW Miss A Shot, Get A Shot – an interview with George Corraface
· NEW One Eye is Better Than None – an interview with special effects artist Jim Mc Pherson
· NEW The Renderman – an interview with visual effects artist David Jones
· Theatrical Trailer
· TV Spots
· Still Gallery