Final specs for Anchor Bay's two-disc Day of the Dead: Special Edition have finally ambled through the front door. This edition of the George A. Romero film comes presented in anamorphic widescreen (downconverted from a new high-definition DiviMax transfer), Dolby Digital 5.1 EX and DTS ES 6.1 audio tracks. Loaded with bonus features, this set is sure to please. Look for an audio commentary with Romero, Tom Savini, production designer Cletus Anderson and star Lori Cardille; a second track with filmmaker/fan Roger Avary; "The Many Days of DAY OF THE DEAD" (all-new 39-minute documentary featuring interviews with Romero, producer David Ball, Savini and makeup FX artist Greg Nicotero, Anderson, assistant director Chris Romero and actors Cardille, Joseph Pilato and Howard Sherman); "DAY OF THE DEAD: Behind The Scenes" (featuring 30 minutes of production footage from Tom Savini); an audio interview with late actor Richard Liberty (Dr. Logan); promotional video for the Wampum Mine location; stills and behind-the-scenes photos; zombie makeup and continuity stills; poster and art gallery; memorabilia; trailers and TV spots; DVD-ROM (original screenplay and production memos); and a 16-page booklet with production sketches and liner notes. Day of the Dead: Special Edition streets on August 19th.
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