The new DVD release includes an excerpt of the original War of the Worlds radio play broadcast on Halloween 1938, a fascinating insight into the work of H G Wells and the lasting impact he’s had on literature and film, as well as cast and crew commentaries, a 30 minute making of featurette and a 10 page collector’s booklet.

Incredible manta-ray spaceships rain destruction all over the Earth in the original adaptation of H.G. Wells classic novel. Winner of the 1953 Academy Award for Best Special Effects, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS still impresses with scenes of intense destruction and devastation.

The Martians move relentlessly forward over the world, destroying everything in their path and sweeping aside the nations’ military forces. Scientists scramble desperately to find an effective weapon against the powerful disintegration rays – only to find humble Earth bacteria can bring the Martians to their knees

Starring Anne Robinson and Gene Barry, who both have cameo appearances in the remake, this is the kind of spectacular that inspired kids such as Steven Spielberg and still packs a punch - delivering eye-popping thrills and unrelenting, edge-of-your-seat suspense.

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Special Collector’s Edition is available to buy from 14th November 2005 from Paramount Home Entertainment (RRP £12.99) Certificate UK: PG / EIRE: PG

DVD TECHNICAL DETAILS

TITLE THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Special Collector’s Edition
RELEASE DATE 14th November 2005
RRP £12.99
RUNNING TIME 82 MINUTES APPROX.
CERTIFICATE UK PG/ EIRE PG
DVD SOUND Dolby Stereo Surround
DVD PICTURE Full Frame
SPECIAL FEATURES • This Is Only A Story (audio feature)
H G Wells’ infamous opening line that began the ‘War of the Worlds’ radio play, originally broadcast by WABC & CBS on Halloween night 1938

• H G Wells: The Father of Science Fiction:
Examines his life works and lasting impact on literature and film

• The Sky is Falling:            The Making of…

• Commentary be Ann Robinson and Gene Barry

• Commentary by Joe Dante, Bob Burns and Bill Warren

• Original Trailer

• Trailer for new War of the Worlds