Australian label Imprint Films has informed us that it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Wolfgang Petersen’s The NeverEnding Story (1984) with a five-disc 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack, which is scheduled to arrive on the market on November 27th.

Description: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most beloved films of all time in this Limited Edition definitive set, a 5-disc journey into the depths of the wonderland world of Fantasia, based on the book by Michael Ende.

Our strictly Limited Edition Replica Storybook packaging is crafted with high-quality leatherette, adorned with the iconic Auryn emblem, die-cast metallic ornamentation, red and white ribbons, gold-foiled stamping and embossed detailing exactly as seen in the film. It is magnetically sealed to ensure it stays closed.

This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 29.5 x 37cm, weighing in at 2.4kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:

  • an A4 reproduction of the original 1984 Press Kit
  • a full-color matte laminated 27" x 40" folded print of the original poster
  • reprints of the original eight lobby cards on 11" x 14" card stock, housed in a glossy display folder
  • a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all five discs.

Rediscover the Original US Theatrical Cut and its timeless soundtrack, fully restored and making its worldwide debut on 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Vision, and on Blu-ray.

This epic package also includes the German Extended Cut on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray, a must-see experience for NeverEnding enthusiasts.

Dive inside the pages with Lisa Downs’ extraordinary 2024 feature-length documentary ‘Life After NeverEnding Story’, as well as brand NEW featurettes and Audio Commentary, and hours of extensive archival features.

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    1. I’m sorry your parents never took you to art museums

    It’ll probably more like plaster. 4k isn’t always better. There are some low-budget effects things that aren’t improved.

    I bet even comparing your old VHS that awoke your youth compared to the 2k Blu-ray, the new copy would be a lot less ‘interesting’ to look at.

    I just hope the 4k is transferred well but also doesn’t let us see every seam in the costume and flake in the makeup

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      Oh ya museums were days away if you were traveling from where I grew up unfortunately. Still learned about in nature and stuff along those lines. I wouldnt say awoken but was interesting to see lol. We will see how the 4k goes for this one and how much AI they used to smooth the image. I don’t know how the original was shot for film but hopefully it’s good. The scenes with plaster and costumes might be a bit risky though.

      But we all shall see. I like the art on the case and sometimes that’s all it takes for me to buy something… I have alot of media 😃

      I would read books and watch documentary as a young child when learning about the world.