STUDIOCANAL has announced that two classic Luc Besson-directed movies are winging their way to the home formats in August. The big one is a shiny, new 4K release of the science fiction, Bruce Willis-starring The Fifth Element from the ’90s which has been fully restored.
According to an official press release, a 4K Ultra HD, digital download and Blu-Ray™ and DVD release is set for the UK for 24th August. Check out this stunning box art:
If you’re unfamiliar with the plot, here’s a recap.
New York, the twenty-third century. The Earth is about to be destroyed by a huge ball of fire racing toward the planet. Cornelius, an old monk, knows how to stop the burning sphere: the Fifth Supreme Being, who unites the four basic Elements – air, water, fire and earth – must be summoned for it is the only being who can stop Evil. Cornelius, with help from Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) a taxi driver and former secret agent, and Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) an alien in the shape of a beautiful, orange haired woman, set off on a myriad of adventures in an attempt to save humanity and fight the horrendous Zorg (Gary Oldman).
As well as The Fifth Element, StudioCanal will also release Joan Of Arc on DVD, Blu-ray and digital on the same date.
Tormented by visions, young Joan (Milla Jovovich) leaves her country home, seeks out the heir to the French throne, and tells him that God has charged her with the task of freeing France from the English. Granted an army, Joan fulfils her promise, but is later betrayed and tried as a witch. Director Luc Besson combines the vivid clarity of Jacques Rivette’s earlier ‘Jeanne La Pucelle’ with a fast-moving storyline and comes up with one of the boldest versions of the Joan of Arc legend yet produced.
The two releases will be available from all good retailers and digital outlets,
