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Battle Beyond the Stars (Blu-ray) (1980)
A battle beyond time, beyond space.Director: Jimmy T. Murakami
OVERALL: Blu-ray A-
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and writer John Sayles (2001)
(2.) Audio Commentary with production manager Gale Anne Hurd (2001) -
Extras:"Shoestring Space Opera: Building the Battle Beyond the Stars" 2011 documentary (33:23)
"The Man Who Would Be Shad" 2011 interview with actor Richard Thomas (15:21)
Stills Gallery (37 images) (3:05)
Production Photos (64 images) (5:20)
Poster Gallery (19 images) (1:30)
Radio Spot (0:32)
Theatrical Trailer (2:33) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaging incorrectly states the ratio to be 1.85:1.
Extras are all in HD.
The case states that TV Spots are included but they're not.
On some players, if you frame advance through the still galleries it just keeps cycling around and around and will not let you use your arrow buttons to highlight "main menu" and return to the menu. You have to stop the disc and restart it. However, if you allow each gallery to play out as a slide show then it returns to the menu, but with no text; just the images and sound keep playing in a loop.
Features still and poster art on the reverse of the sleeve. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and writer John Sayles (2001)
(2.) Audio Commentary with production manager Gale Anne Hurd (2001)
"A Universe of Possibilities: Becoming James Horner 2025 documentary (22:38)
"Beyond Time and Space: Inside the Sound Effects" 2025 interview with composer/sound effects creator Alan Howarth (14:32)
"His Name Was Shad" 2011 interview with actor Richard Thomas (15:21)
"Shoestring Space Opera: Building the Battle Beyond the Stars" 2011 documentary (33:33)
3 Theatrical Trailers (6:41 in total)
Radio Spot (0:32)
Stills Gallery (37 images) (3:05)
Poster Gallery (19 images) (1:30)
Production Photos (64 images) (5:20) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K scan from the original camera negative.
All extras are in 1080p.
Comes with a slipcover. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and writer John Sayles (2001)
(2.) Audio Commentary with production manager Gale Anne Hurd (2001) -
Extras:"The Man Who Would Be Shad" 2011 interview with actor Richard Thomas (15:21)
"Shoestring Space Opera: Building the Battle Beyond the Stars" 2011 documentary (33:23)
Radio Spot (0:32)
Still Gallery (3:05)
Production Photos (5:20)
Posters (1:30)
Theatrical Trailer (2:33) -
Subtitles:English Hoh
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:Features a 2K scan of the interpositive.
All extras are in 1080p.
Limited to 2,000 copies and if ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a limited edition 8" Saint-Exmin NECA action figure and a limited edition 28.5" x 16.5" rolled lithograph. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and writer John Sayles (2001)
(2.) Audio Commentary with production manager Gale Anne Hurd (2001) -
Extras:"Shoestring Space Opera: Building the Battle Beyond the Stars" 2011 documentary (33:23)
"The Man Who Would Be Shad" 2011 interview with actor Richard Thomas (15:21)
Stills Gallery (37 images) (3:05)
Production Photos (64 images) (5:20)
Poster Gallery (19 images) (1:30)
Radio Spot (0:32)
Theatrical Trailer (2:33) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaging incorrectly states the ratio to be 1.85:1.
Extras are all in HD.
The case states that TV Spots are included but they're not.
On some players, if you frame advance through the still galleries it just keeps cycling around and around and will not let you use your arrow buttons to highlight "main menu" and return to the menu. You have to stop the disc and restart it. However, if you allow each gallery to play out as a slide show then it returns to the menu, but with no text; just the images and sound keep playing in a loop.
Features still and poster art on the reverse of the sleeve. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and writer John Sayles (2001)
(2.) Audio Commentary with production manager Gale Anne Hurd (2001)
"A Universe of Possibilities: Becoming James Horner 2025 documentary (22:38)
"Beyond Time and Space: Inside the Sound Effects" 2025 interview with composer/sound effects creator Alan Howarth (14:32)
"His Name Was Shad" 2011 interview with actor Richard Thomas (15:21)
"Shoestring Space Opera: Building the Battle Beyond the Stars" 2011 documentary (33:33)
3 Theatrical Trailers (6:41 in total)
Radio Spot (0:32)
Stills Gallery (37 images) (3:05)
Poster Gallery (19 images) (1:30)
Production Photos (64 images) (5:20) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K scan from the original camera negative.
All extras are in 1080p.
Comes with a slipcover. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and writer John Sayles (2001)
(2.) Audio Commentary with production manager Gale Anne Hurd (2001) -
Extras:"The Man Who Would Be Shad" 2011 interview with actor Richard Thomas (15:21)
"Shoestring Space Opera: Building the Battle Beyond the Stars" 2011 documentary (33:23)
Radio Spot (0:32)
Still Gallery (3:05)
Production Photos (5:20)
Posters (1:30)
Theatrical Trailer (2:33) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:Features a 2K scan of the interpositive.
All extras are in 1080p.
Limited to 2,000 copies and if ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a limited edition 8" Saint-Exmin NECA action figure and a limited edition 28.5" x 16.5" rolled lithograph. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray A
The 4K/Blu-ray CE for the 4K scan, lossless original Mono, and additional extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A 30th Anniversary Special Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (102:37).
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Collector's Edition America- Shout! Studios - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (102:39).
- Blu-ray A 30th Anniversary Special Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (102:37).
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Studios - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (102:39).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 28/06/11
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 01/08/25UPDATE LOG:
28/06/11 - Initial entry.
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08/07/21 - Addition of the Steelbook release and Caps-A-Holic link.
01/08/25 - Addition of the 4K/Blu-ray Collector's Editions and Canadian releases.
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