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Invention for Destruction AKA Vynález zkázy AKA The Deadly Invention AKA The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (Blu-ray) (1958)
An evil millionaire named Artigas plans to use a super-explosive device to conquer the world from his headquarters inside an enormous volcano.Director: Karel Zeman
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE "Journey to the Beginning of Time"
* The Film : Czech Version (87:45)
* The Film : English Version (83:36)
"Directed by Karel Zeman" interview with filmmaker John Stevenson (12:21)
Museum Documentaries
- "The Birth of a Film Legend" featurette (5:13)
- "Why Zeman Made This Film" featurette (2:35)
- "Where Was This Film Shot" featurette (3:59)
- "Special Effects Techniques" featurette (2:59)
- "Restoration Demonstration" featurette (2:11)
Trailer (1:43)
DISC TWO "The Invention of Destruction"
* The Film
Alternate US Opening (3:00)
"Making Magic" featurette (23:29)
Four early short films by Karel Zeman
- "A Christmas Dream" (1946 (10:49)
- "A Horseshoe for Luck" (1946 (4:36)
- "Inspiration" (1949 (11:32)
- "King Lavra" (1950) (29:41)
Museum Documentaries
- "Why Zeman Made the Film" featurette (3:30)
- "Special Effects Techniques" featurette (3:44)
- "About the Restoration" featurette (3:35)
- "Restoration Demonstration" featurette (3:04)
Trailer (1:38)
DISC THREE "The Fabulous Baron Munchausen"
* The Film
"Film Adventurer Karel Zeman" documentary (101:50)
Museum Documentaries
- "Why Zeman Made the Film" featurette (3:44)
- "Cast" featurette (2:21)
- "Special Effects Techniques" featurette (3:28)
- "Karel Zeman The Legend Continues" featurette (3:32)
- "Karel Zeman and the World" featurette (5:07)
- "Restoration Demonstration" featurette (2:36)
Museum Promo (1:19)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Czech LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Includes an essay by film critic Michael Atkinson, along with limited-edition deluxe Blu-ray packaging featuring pop-up art.
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Extras:Featurettes:
- "The Birth of a Film Legend" (4:58)*
- "Why Zeman Made the Film" (3:25)*
- "The Sea Through Zeman's Lens" (2:02)
- "His Best Special Effects I" (0:45)
- "His Best Special Effects II" (0:44)
- "The Legend Continues" (3:22)*
- "Karel Zeman Museum" (1:13)
Filmography (in Czech and English)
"Karel Zeman Museum" promo (1:13)
Slideshow Presentations (scored by Clarinet Factory):
- "The Land of Moonlight" (4:42)
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Subtitles:English, Czech
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Czech DTS 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:*In Czech with optional English subtitles.
Menus available in Czech and English.
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Extras:*The Film: Czech Version (82:32)
*The Film: English Version (82:29)
"An Appreciation of Karel Zeman's Invention for Destruction by John Stevenson: London, August 2018" 2018 featurette (16:17)
"Why Zemen Made the Film" 2012 featurette (3:33)
"Zemen's Special Effects Techniques" 2012 featurette (3:20)
"Restoring a World of Fantasy" 2012 featurette (3:32)
"Restoring the World of Fantasy" 2012 featurette (2:49)
"Karel Zemen Museum" promo (1:13)
Theatrical Trailer (1:19)
Karel Zemen Short Films:
- "Inspiration" (1949) (11:30)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Czech Version
Czech LPCM 2.0 Mono
English Version
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a 12-page liner notes booklet "Age of Wonders: Marvelling at Zeman's Invention for Destruction" by critic James Oliver.
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Extras:*The Film: Restored Verison (81:16, HD)
*The Film: German Version, unrestored (79:55, SD)
*The Film - Czech Version, partially restored (78:08, SD)
Still Gallery (5:45, HD)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:11, SD)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Czech LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a reversible cover .
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OVERALL: Draw
The US and UK releases have 1080p transfers, uncompressed audio and differing exclusive extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Czech version (82:57)
- Blu-ray ALL The Best of Karel Zemen Czech Republic- Karel Zeman Museum / Bontonfilm - No cuts (77:58 - 25fps)
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Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Second Run - No cuts - Include the original Czech cut (82:32) and the English-dubbed version (82:29) shortened but featuring some footage shot exclusively for English audiences including an introduction by Hugh Downs.
- Blu-ray B Germany- Ostalgica - No cuts (81:16)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 14/11/18
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 29/01/20UPDATE LOG:
29/01/20: Added US.
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