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Exclusive: Update On Sold Out Phantasm Sphere Collection

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In October 2019 the PHANTASM Sphere Collection hit Best Buy stores across North America.

This new limited-edition collection of the Phantasm films included a scale-replica of the Phantasm sphere, a new 4K scan from the original camera negative of Phantasm II, and so much more. For the first time ever, this new transfer of Don Coscarelli's director's cut included the never-before-seen X-rated sphere/gore sequence banned by the MPAA at the time of its theatrical release. Coscarelli supervised and approved this new transfer. (see full list of features below)

Best Buy very quickly sold out of all copies and it became a hot collectors item on the re-sale market.

The set sold out quickly at Best Buy.

So are we ever going to see more copies of the PHANTASM Sphere Collection? Phantasm.com got an EXCLUSIVE update from PHANTASM creator Don Coscarelli on the state of the Phantasm Sphere Collection.

“We were blown away by the enthusiasm of the PHANTASM fans!" Coscarelli said. "The set sold out so quickly that I think everyone was caught off guard. I've gotten an earful from fans who missed out. I've been in contact with our distributor Well Go USA and asked for it to be a priority to get more of these gorgeous sets made. I hope to have some very good news soon. Stay tuned!”

Phans clamored to Best Buy last year and the set quickly sold out. Photos via Reddit and DVD Exotica.

Stay connected to PHANTASM.com for the latest news on when we might see more copies show up!

The set had lots of incredible content including an unrated cut of PHANTASM 2!

FULL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIAL FEATURES LISTING:

This new limited-edition collection of the Phantasm films includes a scale-replica of the Phantasm sphere. This sphere was sized to the exact measurements of a screen-used prop in Don Coscarelli’s personal collection. The Phantasm Sphere Collection also debuts a new 4K scan from the original camera negative of Phantasm II. For the first time ever, this new transfer of Don Coscarelli's director's cut includes the never-before-seen X-rated sphere/gore sequence banned by the MPAA at the time of its theatrical release. Coscarelli supervised and approved this new transfer. Experience Phantasm II like never before.

Special Features

Disc 1 - Phantasm:



Disc 2 - Phantasm II:


Disc 3 - Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead:


Disc 4 - Phantasm IV: Oblivion:


Disc 5 - Phantasm: Ravager:


Disc 6:

  1. New Dunes Cantina Commentary Featuring Don Coscarelli and the Cast and Crew of Phantasm

  2. New Phantasm: A Horse Drawn Hearse - New HD Master of the Black and White Flashback Footage

  3. Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli, Stars A. Michael Bladwin, Bill Thornsbury and Angus Scrimm

  4. Graveyard Carz Episode

  5. Behind the Scenes Home Movies with Commentary

  6. Deleted Scenes

  7. Theatrical Trailer

  8. TV and Radio Spots

  9. New 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative, Supervised and Approved by Don Coscarelli

  10. New Director's Cut with Some Additional Gore

  11. Audio Commentary with Director Don Coscarelli and Stars Angus Scrimm and Reggie Bannister

  12. The Ball is Back Featurette

  13. The Gory Days Featurette

  14. Deleted Scenes

  15. Additional Scenes for the Original Work Print

  16. Behind the Scenes Footage

  17. Theatrical Trailers

  18. TV Spots

  19. Still Gallery

  20. Rare Encyclopedia Britannica Short Film Featuring Rory Guy (AKA Angus Scrimm) as Abraham Lincoln

  21. Audio Commentary with Director Don Coscarelli and Editor Norman Buckley

  22. Audio Commentary with Actors A. Michael Baldwin and Angus Scrimm

  23. It's Never Over: The Making of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

  24. Balls of Steel: Bob Ivy's Stunt for the Ages

  25. Behind the Scenes Footage

  26. Deleted Scenes

  27. Trailer and Radio Spot

  28. Still Gallery

  29. Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli and Stars Reggie Banister and Angus Scrimm

  30. Death is No Escape: The Making of Phantasm IV: Oblivion

  31. Behind the Scenes Footage

  32. Promo and Trailer

  33. Audio Commentary with Director David Hartman and Writer/Producer Don Coscarelli

  34. The Making of Phantasm: Ravager

  35. Interviews with Actors A. Michael Baldwin, Kat Lester and Stephan Jutras

  36. Deleted Scenes

  37. Behind the Scenes

  38. Bloopers and Outtakes

  39. Teaser Trailer and Theatrical Trailer

  40. New Phantasm: Ravager - How it was Made

  41. Phantasm and You - a Comic Recap on the First Four Phantasm Films by Phantasm: Ravager Director David Hartman

  42. Phantasmagoria

  43. Phantasmagorical Mystery Tour with Reggie Bannister

  44. Phantasm Genesis

  45. Audio Commentary with Director Don Coscarelli and Editor Norman Buckley

  46. Audio Commentary with Actors A. Michael Baldwin and Angus Scrimm

  47. It's Never Over: The Making of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

  48. Balls of Steel: Bob Ivy's Stunt for the Ages

  49. Behind the Scenes Footage

  50. Deleted Scenes

  51. Trailer and Radio Spot

  52. Still Gallery