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Stardate 05.11.2021.B: 1985's Explorers Coming From Shout Select On May 25th

5/11/2021

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Ay carumba.

Believe it or not, I do remember seeing Joe Dante's family-friendly Science Fiction release Explorers when it played theatrically during the summer of 1985, and I do remember being suitably unimpressed.  Well, to be perfectly honest, I think I enjoyed the first half of the flick -- it's a great cast and an interesting premise of these young'uns who make First Contact (ultimately) with a species of TV-watching aliens -- but the finale was more than a bit undercooked.  Alas ... as they say ... different strokes for different folks ...

In any event, the whole reason I'm posting this is that I did some research this morning, and I noticed that the kind folks at Shout Select are releasing a new pressing of the film on this upcoming May 25th to the consumer marketplace.  As it's SciFi and something viewers might be interested in re-discovering, I'll be happy to post the trailer below as well as the information from Shout Factory's website thereafter.
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Synopsis

YOU DON'T NEED A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO REACH THE STARS.

The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Explorers, the action-fantasy from acclaimed director Joe Dante (Gremlins), who combines keen humor, warmth and fantasy with unexpected twists.
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In their makeshift laboratory, the boys use an amazing discovery and their ingenuity to build their own spaceship and launch themselves on a fantastic interplanetary journey. A galaxy of adventure for the whole family, Explorers stars a young River Phoenix (Stand By Me, Sneakers) and Ethan Hawke (Training Day, Reality Bites).

Bonus Features
  • Includes The Home Video & Theatrical Cuts Of The Film
  • NEW "A Science Fiction Fairy Tale: The Story Of Explorers" – Featuring New Interviews With Director Joe Dante, Screenwriter Eric Luke, Star Ethan Hawke, And More! (65 min.)
  • NEW Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary By Joe Dante
  • NEW Interviews With Cinematographer John Hora And Editor Tina Hirsch
  • Theatrical Trailer
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