Fox Bows Anniversary Editions of ‘Planet of the Apes’ and ‘Sandlot’
February 7, 2018
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is celebrating milestone anniversaries for 1968’s Planet of the Apes and 1993’s The Sandlot.
Feb. 6 saw the release of Planet of the Apes: 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, with special features including a behind the scenes documentary, “Beyond the Forbidden Zone” adventure game, original make-up tests, original on-site footage, and audio commentaries by key actors and cast. The digital versions, available through online retailers and Movies Anywhere, offer an exclusive new 50th anniversary bonus feature.
The Sandlot: 25th Anniversary Collector Edition arrives on Blu-ray March 27. Set in the early 1960s, the film follows a group of friends in a magical summer of baseball and other adventures. The gift set includes 10 custom Topps baseball cards — featuring Scotty Smalls, Benny “The Jet” and the rest of the ragtag roster — created exclusively for the release. It also includes an all-new booklet filled with behind-the-scenes photos from the film director’s personal archive, and an all-new, full-color poster. Extras include a featurette, theatrical trailer and TV spots.
