TVShowsOnDVD.com is reporting that the packaging for the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray DVDs has been finalized. It appears to only be available for pre-order via FoxConnect.com and Amazon.ca at the moment. It ships on the 50th anniversary date, September 15th, 2015. As we mentioned earlier, the Lost In Space Bluray is loaded with extra, including cast interviews, episode commentary, and more.
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Lost In Space Blu-ray Available For Pre-Order!
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Lost In Space, the entire series is being released on Blu-ray on September 15, exactly 50 years from the premiere of the show. FoxConnect.com announced today that the collection is available for pre-order. The 18 disc collection includes all 83 episodes, plus the unaired pilot “No Place To Hide”, fully re-mastered in high definition, and over 6 hours of bonus material:
– 50th Anniversary Interviews with the Original Series Cast
– Vintage Versions of 6 Episodes AS SEEN ON AIR in the 1960’s with Original TV Commercials and Bumpers
– LOST IN SPACE: THE EPILOGUE – Original Cast Table Read of Bill Mumy’s (Will Robinson) 1980 Unproduced Epilogue
– 1973 Animated Special
– 20th Anniversary Audio Interview with Lost in Space Creator Irwin Allen
– 2 Full-Length Lost in Space Documentaries
– Original Animated Series Concept Pitch Video
– And much more!
Pre-order the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray collection. It's currently 50% off and if you sign up for their newsletter, you'll get a coupon code worth 30% off. That means instead of $199.99, it'll be $69.99!
For more information on the bonus material, check out ComingSoon.net.
Update: This was a limited time offer. The 30% coupon will be honored for those who were able to use it, but the coupon is no longer available for use. The 50% pricing was for Wondercon only. But stay tuned, after the collection is released, it generally drops in price shortly after. The collection is also now available for a reduced price on Amazon.com.
Will Lost In Space Ever Get Its Props?
Here's a nice article about Lost In Space's upcoming 50th anniversary, the show's impact on popular culture, and the reasons why it should get more love and credit than it does, especially compared to its peers Batman and Star Trek. Will Lost In Space Ever Get Its Props?
Lost In Space 50th In Famous Monsters #278
The #278 issue of Famous Monsters of Filmland is out now and features a fantastic Lost in Space painting by Terry Wolfinger. Inside are rare photos and stories from behind the scenes of the show. NOTE: The Lost In Space cover is for the subscriber version of the publication. The version on newstands and in comic book stores has The Walking Dead on the cover.
Get your own copy of Famous Monsters #278 with Lost In Space at 50.
New Section: Stories From Jonathan
We are pleased and honored to have permission to archive some wonderful stories about the life and career of Jonathan Harris. You can read the stories here. Many thanks to William Winckler for posting these stories and allowing us to archive them for the benefit of fans.
Today Marks Jonathan Harris’ 100th Birthday
On November 6th, 1914, Jonathan Harris was born to Russian immigrant parents in the Bronx, New York. Today marks the centennial of his birth. Though, sadly, he is no longer with us, fans and friends across the globe are celebrating the man, sharing stories about his life, and enjoying his performances. He was one of a kind, a gentleman, and a real character. He is missed.
A Lost In Space Reboot In The Works
The folks behind Godzilla (2014) and Dracula Untold have signed a deal with Kevin Burns to attempt a reboot of Lost In Space. Kevin Burns has confirmed this on his Facebook page. The writers of Dracula Untold will pen the new project. There has been a mixed reaction by fans, with some excited about the prospect to present the show to a new generation and fix some of the “problems” they think the original had, and others upset that the reboot won't do justice to the original and will be too dysfunctional like the disappointing 1998 film and the unsold 2004 pilot.
Seeing as Dracula Untold is getting horrible reviews, I'm not sure these writers are the ones to handle a Lost In Space reboot. I remain wary. Rarely do reboots or remakes capture the charm and feel of the original. Lost In Space is a product of its time and personally, I think it's a mistake to modernize it. I will probably give the first episode a chance, out of curiosity, but they had best get it right or I, and many other fans, won't stick around to see if our intrepid pioneers ever make it home.
Archive of American Television Interviews With Bill Mumy
We've just posted the full five hours of interviews that Bill Mumy did with the Archive of American Television in September of 2013. He discusses his early career on shows like The Twilight Zone, what it was like to work with the late, great Jonathan Harris, his role as Lennier on Babylon 5, and his musical career and his group Barnes & Barnes.
Every Lost In Space fan will want to watch these interviews.
Angela Cartwright is a grandmother!
Angela has announced on her Facebook page that she is a grandmother. Congratulations to the new mother, father, grandmother, and the rest of the family! Check out photos of the new addition on Angela Cartwright's Facebook page.
Sheila Allen, Irwin Allen’s Widow, Has Passed Away
Sad news to report. Sheila Allen, Irwin Allen's widow, passed away today. She guest starred in three Lost In Space episodes: Return From Outer Space, Space Vikings, and Princess of Space. Rest In Peace.