RoboCop (4K Ultra HD, 1987) Arrow Video Brand New, long out of Print
While Arrow does not include 1080 discs with their 4K UHD releases, they have a nice habit of porting over all of the copious supplements from those 1080 releases, and this is another good example of that trend. Director's Cut (UHD; 1:43:18). Archive Commentary by Paul Verhoeven, executive producer Jon Davison and co-writer Ed Neumeier (originally recorded for the Theatrical Cut and re-edited in 2014 for the Director's Cut). New Commentary by film historian Paul M. New Commentary by fans Christopher Griffiths, Gary Smart and Eastwood Allen. The Future of Law Enforcement (HD; 16:51) is a new interview with co-writer Michael Miner. RoboTalk (HD; 32:08) is a new conversation between co-writer Ed Neumeier and filmmakers David Birke and Nicholas McCarthy. Truth of Character (HD; 18:26) is a new interview with Nancy Allen. Casting Old Detroit (HD; 8:20) is a new interview with casting director Julie Selzer. Connecting the Shots (HD; 11:06) is a new interview with second unit director Mark Goldblatt, who has a long history with Paul Verhoeven.
Analog (HD; 13:10) is a fun new featurette with Peter Kuran and Kevin Kutchaver discussing the pre-CGI "old school" special visual effects. More Man Than Machine: Composing RoboCop (HD; 12:04) is a new piece which focuses on composer Basil Paledouris and includes comments from Jeff Bond, Lukas Kendall, Daniel Schwieger and Robert Townson.
RoboProps (HD; 12:50) is new tour of the collection of Julien Dumont, who has an insane amount of RoboCop memorabilia. 2012 Q &A with the Filmmakers (HD; 42:37) features Paul Verhoeven, Jon Davison, Ed Neumeier, Michael Miner, Nancy Allen, Peter Weller and Phil Tippett. RoboCop: Creating a Legend (HD; 21:10) is the first of several archival featurettes ported over to this release. Villains of Old Detroit (HD; 17:00) is another archival featurette focusing on the bad guys. Special Effects: Then & Now (HD; 18:21) is another archival featurette.
Paul Verhoeven Easter Egg (HD; 00:39) is another archival piece, but is it really an easter egg when it's out in the open like this? That's a joking rhetorical question, for those who may not get it. Deleted Scenes (720p; 2:50). The Boardroom: Storyboard with Commentary by Phil Tippett (HD; 6:02). Director's Cut Production Footage (HD; 11:34) offers raw dailies. Theatrical Trailer 1 (HD; 1:38). Theatrical Trailer 2 (HD; 1:23). TV Spots (HD; 2:03). Poster & Video Art (HD). Theatrical Cut (UHD; 1:42:47). Archive Commentary by Paul Verhoeven, executive producer Jon Davison and co-writer Ed Neumeier (originally recorded for the Theatrical version of the film). Two Isolated Score Tracks offer the original score by Paledouris and his final theatrical mix, both presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Edited for Television Version (upscaled HD; 1:35:16) has alternate dubs, takes and edits of several scenes. RoboCop: Edited for Television (HD; 18:35) compiles alternate scenes from two edited for television versions, including outtakes that have been newly transferred in high definition from recently unearthed 35mm elements. This can be found under the Edited for Television Version menu. Theatrical Cut (HD; 4:02). TV Cut (HD; 20:16). This is another beautifully packaged released from Arrow, housed in an attractive slipbox which includes the keepcase (with reversible sleeve), six collector postcards, double sided fold out poster, and an 80 page booklet with essays, stills and transfer information.