Voyage Of The Rock Aliens (1984) coming from Vinegar Syndrome - Blu-ray Forum

whiteberry · 05-27-2022, 04:01 AM

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A group of aliens in a guitar shaped spaceship are on the hunt to find the true source of Rock n’ Roll. After spotting teenage DeeDee and her boyfriend Frankie, each of whom are vying to become the top rocker in the small town of Speelburgh, the aliens land, only to set off of an increasingly strange series of events and musical mayhem that threatens the very existence of the town itself!

Starring the legendary actress and singer Pia Zadora (Butterfly, Hairspray) in what might be the wildest and wackiest role of her career, James Fargo’s (Every Which Way But Loose) VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS is a nearly unclassifiable smorgasbord made up of one part rock musical, one part sci-fi insanity, and one part 50s kitsch through an 80s glam lens. Never given an authorized disc release in the US, Vinegar Syndrome presents this seminal slice of premium cable nostalgia in its ultimate home video edition, featuring a gorgeous and brand new 2K restoration and jam packed with comprehensive and newly produced extras.

directed by: James Fargo
starring: Pia Zadora, Craig Sheffer, Michael Berryman, Tom Nolan, Ruth Gordon, Alison La Placa
1984 / 96 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo

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Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm interpositive
"Embarking on a Voyage: The Making of an Alien Dance Rock Opera" - an extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with: actor Michael Berryman, executive producer Max Keller, producer Micheline Keller, wardrobe assistant Donzaleigh Abernathy, co-screenwriter & co-producer Charles Hairston, special effects artist Dwight Roberts and miniatures artist Anton Tremblay
"Where They Are Now: Reuniting the Band Rhema in the 21st Century" - an extended featurette with members of the band Rhema
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...he-rock-aliens

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Soundtrack:
https://www.discogs.com/master/15137...he-Rock-Aliens

Music Video For "When The Rain Begins To Fall":

whiteberry · 05-27-2022, 04:24 AM

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Obviously a big improvement over the German blu-rays:

*Credit to buchacho for the screenshots of the German blu-rays

IGotsNewShoes · 05-27-2022, 04:27 AM

This was what got me the most excited when I refreshed and saw the sale was live.

whiteberry · 05-27-2022, 04:37 AM

Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer:

Rockercub · 05-27-2022, 07:49 AM

Ordered! I just wish I'd waited. I got the German mediabook, and it's as atrocious as those caps suggest.

Dragon78 · 05-27-2022, 10:57 AM

Never heard of this one.

Rockercub · 05-27-2022, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon78

Never heard of this one.

Proceed with caution. I'm a Pia Zadora fan, so it's a must have for me, and I actually like a lot of the music. Unironically. But it's definitely in the category of so-bad-it's-good, which is always a YMMV situation. You might just find it plain old bad.

Mikeyos · 05-27-2022, 11:49 PM

This has been on my wish list for years. I so look forward to watching this remastered.

dr727 · 05-30-2022, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockercub

Proceed with caution. I'm a Pia Zadora fan, so it's a must have for me, and I actually like a lot of the music. Unironically. But it's definitely in the category of so-bad-it's-good, which is always a YMMV situation. You might just find it plain old bad.

WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW · 05-30-2022, 01:27 AM

Oh nice now I can retire the atrocious transfer of the German mediabook.

dr727 · 05-30-2022, 02:22 AM

The 50s-via-the-80s is having a great month with this and Back to the Beach from Paramount Presents.

buchacho · 05-30-2022, 06:54 AM

Yeah, I'm glad I sort of forgot about the german mediabook, packaging is nice, but it was hard to tell if it was any better than the earlier PAL master based blu release. Stoked to see this, will probably pick it up.

Did anyone see any other cheese get released on VS to complement this one? I saw Back to the Beach was also recently announced which I recommend as another wacky 80's movie to take a look at.

GrouchoFan · 05-30-2022, 03:07 PM

Oohhhh, that kind of rock! I thought this was somehow related to "Monolith Monsters."

Mao · 05-31-2022, 07:28 AM

Would never have noticed this was announced. Ordered without hesitation.

One of the few flicks I still have on VHS.

whiteberry · 05-31-2022, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mao

One of the few flicks I still have on VHS.

This is the first home video release in the U.S. since the Prism VHS

JosephNYC · 06-06-2022, 02:49 AM

Has this been canceled? I ordered it but now it's deleted from their website. Does anyone know anything?

gbm82 · 06-06-2022, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JosephNYC

Has this been canceled? I ordered it but now it's deleted from their website. Does anyone know anything?

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/pages/partners-only-faq

Mushi Minion · 06-06-2022, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JosephNYC

Has this been canceled? I ordered it but now it's deleted from their website. Does anyone know anything?

DaveyJoe · 06-06-2022, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JosephNYC

Has this been canceled? I ordered it but now it's deleted from their website. Does anyone know anything?

Another victim of cancel culture.

Rockercub · 06-17-2022, 09:12 PM

Mine was just shipped! Can't wait!

05-27-2022, 04:24 AM	#2
whiteberry Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013	Screenshots: Obviously a big improvement over the German blu-rays: *Credit to buchacho for the screenshots of the German blu-rays

05-27-2022, 04:27 AM	#3
IGotsNewShoes Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:2383 DVD collection:227 Blu-ray reviews: 5	This was what got me the most excited when I refreshed and saw the sale was live.

05-27-2022, 07:49 AM	#5
Rockercub Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:San Fernando Valley, CA 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2188 DVD collection:240 Trading Score:3	Ordered! I just wish I'd waited. I got the German mediabook, and it's as atrocious as those caps suggest.

05-27-2022, 10:57 AM	#6
Dragon78 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2019	Never heard of this one.

05-27-2022, 11:49 PM	#8
Mikeyos Active Member Member since:Mar 2016	This has been on my wish list for years. I so look forward to watching this remastered.

05-30-2022, 01:27 AM	#10
WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:751 Blu-ray collection:2324 DVD collection:279 Blu-ray reviews:7	Oh nice now I can retire the atrocious transfer of the German mediabook.

05-30-2022, 02:22 AM	#11
dr727 Power Member Top contributor Member since:May 2013 Location:♀ 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:2	The 50s-via-the-80s is having a great month with this and Back to the Beach from Paramount Presents.

05-30-2022, 06:54 AM	#12
buchacho Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:71	Yeah, I'm glad I sort of forgot about the german mediabook, packaging is nice, but it was hard to tell if it was any better than the earlier PAL master based blu release. Stoked to see this, will probably pick it up. Did anyone see any other cheese get released on VS to complement this one? I saw Back to the Beach was also recently announced which I recommend as another wacky 80's movie to take a look at.

05-30-2022, 03:07 PM	#13
GrouchoFan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Quincy, MA 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:1812 DVD collection:615 MA collection:194 Digital collection:4	Oohhhh, that kind of rock! I thought this was somehow related to "Monolith Monsters."

05-31-2022, 07:28 AM	#14
Mao Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:375	Would never have noticed this was announced. Ordered without hesitation. One of the few flicks I still have on VHS.

06-06-2022, 02:49 AM	#16
JosephNYC Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:New York City Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:1043 Blu-ray collection:2009 DVD collection:339 Digital collection:858	Has this been canceled? I ordered it but now it's deleted from their website. Does anyone know anything?

06-17-2022, 09:12 PM	#20
Rockercub Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:San Fernando Valley, CA 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2188 DVD collection:240 Trading Score:3	Mine was just shipped! Can't wait!

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