Wednesday, March 15, 2017

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER- Director's Cut debuts on Blu-ray and Digital HD May 2nd to celebrate 40th Anniversary

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Seminal Classic

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

 

New Director’s Cut Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD for the First Time Ever May 2, 2017 

              HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The film that both captured and defined a generation celebrates its 40th anniversary with a brand new Director’s Cut of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD for the first time ever on May 2, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.  With John Travolta’s electrifying Oscar®-nominated performance, the Bee Gees’ explosive soundtrack and, of course, the unforgettable dancing, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER captured the angst and brio of the time and had an indelible impact on popular culture.  40 years later, the film about a Brooklyn kid with no prospects who lives for Saturday night continues to be revered and celebrated.

              Director John Badham worked with Paramount in 2016 to restore the film in 4K using the original negative and update the surround sound mix to further enhance viewers’ enjoyment of the incredible soundtrack.  During this process he added scenes to the theatrical R-rated version that round out character and plot, making this new Director’s Cut the definitive representation of his original vision.

              The SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Blu-ray includes both the Director’s Cut and theatrical version of the film, commentary by director John Badham, a five-part look at the film entitled “Catching the Fever,” behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more.

              SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER’s unforgettable soundtrack was composed and performed primarily by the Bee Gees and features mega-hits including “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “More Than A Woman” and “If I Can’t Have You.”  The album has sold more than 40 million copies and was ranked number 132 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time in 2012. 

              

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 40th Anniversary Blu-ray

              The SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital (theatrical version only), Spanish Mono Dolby Digital (theatrical version only), Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital (theatrical version only) and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The Blu-ray includes the following:

  • Director’s Cut in high definition
  • Theatrical Version in high definition
  • Commentary by director John Badham (theatrical version only)
  • ‘70s Discopedia
  • Catching the Fever
  • Back to Bay Ridge
  • Dance Like Travolta with John Cassese
  • Fever Challenge!
  • Deleted Scene

 

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 40th Anniversary DVD

              The SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD includes the following:

  • Director’s Cut
  • ‘70s Discopedia
  • Catching the Fever
  • Back to Bay Ridge
  • Dance Like Travolta with John Cassese
  • Fever Challenge!
  • Deleted Scene