In August, MGM and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will bring the 25th Anniversary Edition of Spaceballs to Blu-ray. Director Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles) applies his cracked comedy perspective to this cult classic, which spoofs the world of George Lucas' Star Wars franchise.
From Fox's official synopsis:
"When the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis, Ghostbusters) attempts to steal all the air from planet Druidia, a determined Druish Princess (Daphne Zuniga, Gross Anatomy), a clueless rogue (Bill Pullman, Independence Day), and a half-man/half-dog creature who's his own best friend (John Candy, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles) set out to stop him. But with the forces of darkness closing in on them at ludicrous speed, they'll need the help of a wise imp named Yogurt (Brooks) and the mystical power of 'The Schwartz' to bring peace and merchandising rights to the entire galaxy!"
Fox's Blu-ray presents the film in its 1.85:1 original aspect ratio alongside a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track and the following supplements:
All-newFarce Yourself! Spaceballs and the Skroobing of Sci-Fi featurette
Commentary by Mel Brooks
Additional Commentary Tracks:
Mawgese
Dinkese
Behind-the-scenes featurettes:
Spaceballs: The Documentary
In Conversation: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
John Candy: Comic Spirit
Watch the Movie in Ludicrous Speed
Spaceballs still galleries:
Behind-the-movie photos
Costume gallery
Art gallery
Trailers:
Exhibitor trailer with Mel Brooks introduction
Theatrical trailer
Film flubs:
Edge of the Mirror
Grabs Himself Early
The Magic Reappearing Ring
More Than His Head
No End in Sight
Track Behind Dot
Storyboards-to-film comparison
The 25th Anniversary Edition of Spaceballs is expected to street on August 7th.
