Highlander to be re-released in cinemas for its 40th anniversary, along with a new 4K Collector’s Edition.

Highlander to be re-released in cinemas for its 40th anniversary, along with a new 4K Collector’s Edition.

      In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Highlander, StudioCanal has announced that Russell Mulcahy’s iconic 1986 action fantasy will return to theaters with a limited UK release on May 4th. This will be followed by the release of a Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray box set, set to go on sale on June 29th. Below, you can find the cover artwork, details, and a new trailer…

      SEE ALSO: Highlander at 40: The Background of the Cult Classic Fantasy Adventure

      After surviving a fatal injury during a clan battle in the Scottish Highlands in 1536, Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) is accused of witchcraft and exiled from his village. Years later, he encounters Ramirez (Sean Connery), a swordsman who reveals MacLeod’s true nature: he is part of an immortal race that can only die if beheaded.

      MacLeod navigates through the centuries until the time of The Gathering, where the remaining immortals will face off until only one is left standing. In 1980s New York City, the final battle is about to commence, and ultimately, there can be only one…

      The Collector’s Edition Box Set will include the following:

      - New artwork by Sophie Bland

      - Removable O-ring with additional information

      - Rigid slipcase featuring new artwork – can be displayed as clean art

      - 2-disc digipak

      - 2 posters

      - 100-page collector’s booklet (featuring new essays and production materials)

      - 84-page booklet titled "From Script to Screen: In Search of Lost Scenes & Forgotten Immortals," containing excerpts from the script (including unfilmed scenes and those that differ significantly from their scripted versions) along with new insights from Highlander expert Jonathan Melville

      - 32-page booklet produced by Titan Comics

      Special Features:

      **UHD Disc**

      - THE IMMORTAL ATTRACTION OF HIGHLANDER: Reflecting on four decades of Highlander’s magic

      - A KIND OF MAGIC: MUSIC OF THE IMMORTALS: A featurette about the soundtrack

      - CAPTURING IMMORTALITY: An interview with photographer David James

      - THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE KURGAN: Clancy Brown reminisces about Highlander

      - Audio Commentary featuring author Jonathan Melville

      - Audio Commentary with Russell Mulcahy

      - Audio Commentary with Russell Mulcahy, William Panzer, and Peter Davis

      **BD Disc**

      - Interview with Russell Mulcahy

      - Interview with Christopher Lambert

      - Making of Documentary in four parts

      - Deleted Scenes

      - Audio Commentary with Russell Mulcahy

      - Trailer

Highlander to be re-released in cinemas for its 40th anniversary, along with a new 4K Collector’s Edition. Highlander to be re-released in cinemas for its 40th anniversary, along with a new 4K Collector’s Edition. Highlander to be re-released in cinemas for its 40th anniversary, along with a new 4K Collector’s Edition.

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Highlander to be re-released in cinemas for its 40th anniversary, along with a new 4K Collector’s Edition.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Highlander, StudioCanal has revealed that Russell Mulcahy's iconic 1986 action fantasy will be returning to theaters with a limited cinema release in the UK on May 4th.