1) "Highlander", (original movie) available on VHS tape and
laserdisc. The 10th Anniversary Director's Cut was released in
the USA on Sept. 3, 1996. This edition is in Letterbox format and
is available on VHS tape and Laserdisc and includes all scenes
and footage that were on the previous international releases.
Call 1-800-280-9325, FAX 1-800-280-9334 or International
1-801-371-6842 for ordering information or check out the official
Highlander web site .
6) "The Renegade Version" of HIGHLANDER II, on Laserdisc and VHS,
has been released. This version included 16 extra minutes of
missing footage and all references to Zeist have been removed.
They have been replaced by the concept that Immortals are from a
civilization long before the dawn of written history and that
they can travel through time between here and there. And
improvement but many feel it still isn't Highlander.
7) "Highlander - The Director's Cut" will be released on 5 September,
1996 in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the movie's original
release.
"The VHS and Laser Disc editions will include:
Never-before-seen footage.
New state-of-the-art digital widescreen transfer supervised
by the producers.
Digitally re-mixed audio surround sound.
Original theatrical trailers.
New collector's edition packaging.
Video commentary by the film's producers, director and cast
members.
The Laser Disc edition will also include:
THX Certified.
Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound.
Extensive supplemental section detailing the evolution of
the film with original letters, faxes and script change notes.
Still photo gallery featuring never-before-seen photographs.
Scene specific audio commentary by the film's producers and
director."
8) "Highlander" by Garry Douglas, novelisation of the original
movie. Now available through the Highlander Store.
The title is _Highlander_, by Garry Douglas c1986, Originally
published by Severn House Publishers, Ltd.
9) First season video tapes available in the United Kingdom.
(EVS1101) The Gathering / Revenge Is Sweet
(EVS1111) Free Fall / Mountain Men
(EVS1121) Family Tree / The Road Not Taken
(EVS1122) Innocent Man / Bad Day In Building A
(EVS1123) The Sea Witch / Deadly Medicine
(EVS1124) See No Evil / Eye Witness
(EVS1125) Band Of Brothers / For Evils Sake
(EVS1126) Nowhere To Run / The Hunters
(EVS1127) Avenging Angels / Eye Of The Beholder
(EVS1129) For Tomorrow We Die / Saving Grace
(EVS1130) The Beast Below / The Lady and the Tiger
10) Warner Aspect (a division of Time Warner) has a series of
Highlander Novels - Released as of June 1997 are
"Highlander - The Element of Fire" (ISBN 0-446-60283-3) by Jason
Henderson (who has also penned "The Iron Thane" and "The Spawn of
Loki" for Baen Books, 1994); "Highlander - Scimitar" (ISBN
0-446-60284-1) by Ashley McConnell; "Highlander - Scotland
the Brave" by Jennifer Roberson; "Measure of a Man" by Nancy
Holder. Upcoming novels are "Zealot" by Donna Lettow; "Dark
Obsessions" by Rebecca Neason; and "The Captive Soul" by Josepha
Sherman.
11) "Music from Highlander-the Series" is a seventy minute album (CD
or cassette) of original music from Roger Bellon, the composer
for the TV series. These are selection from the first three
seasons of original musical compositions from the series,
digitally recorded and remastered.
Cost is 13.98 plus 3.50 shipping for CDs and 9.98 plus 3.50 for
cassettes.
Bellchant Records Sample the music on the
c/o Bellchant Music, Inc. -OR- Bellchant Web page
PO Box 46-2030 http://www2.fornext.com/~bellchant
Los Angeles, CA 90046-2030
Roger Bellon can be reached by Email at rbellon@primenet.com
12) Hair Ties
The hair ties from First and Second Season episodes were handmade
from old buttons and brooches by Costume Designer Christina
McQuarrie and are not available commercially. Third Season hair
ties are for sale from Peace: The Adrian Paul Fan Club (see below
under Fan organizations).
13) Games
A card game based on Highlander, created by Thunder Castle Games,
is now available from comic book and games stores in the U.S.
Thunder Castle is also developing a role playing game based on
Highlander. The Movie Edition of the card came is scheduled for
release soon.
Note: The swords, Japanese style katanas, used by Connor in the movies
and by Duncan in the series are noticeably different. The dragon head
on Connor's sword is rendered in the Chinese style with a wide rounded
head (similar to the dragon used in the Chinese New Year's parades)
whereas the dragon head on Duncan's sword has an elongated head
rendered in the Japanese style. In addition, Connor used a traditional
katana with a silk-wrapped handle in "The Gathering" the pilot
episode.
The Dragon Head Katana is a mass produced replica. The blade is
420 Stainless Toledo Steel. The balance point is 3 inches from
the hand guard. To cut costs it's scabbard is black aluminum.
The sword will be shipped 'live', which means sharpened. The
swords are considered decorative only and not for general use.
1) The Noble Collection offers the "Dragon Head Katana"(TV) and
"Dark Magic" (HLIII) and the "Highlander Sword"(TV). All are
officially licensed Highlander swords. The address is; The Noble
Collection, P.O. Box 831, Merrifield, VA, 22116. Customer
Service phone # is: (703) 242-8752 or call 1-800-86602538 to get
a catalog.
2) Call Musuem Replicas Limited for a free catalog of swords,
ancient weapons, period costumes and other related merchandise.
Some of Japanese swords are made by Marto (others too, perhaps).
Museum Replicas Limited
A Division of Atlanta Cutlery
2143 Gees Mill Rd.
Box 840
Conyers, GA 30207
1-800-883-8838 (Toll-Free, anytime)
3) Atlanta Cutlery: Dark Magic #1-280 $199.00
Ordering: 1-800-883-0300
4) The Edge Company: Dark Magic Sword #H1-116 $189.00
Ordering: 1-800-732-9976
Filming of "Highlander: The Final Dimension" completed in April 1994 and it was released in the U.S. on January 27th, 1995. The film stars Christopher Lambert, Mario Van Peebles, and Deborah Unger. This film was formerly known by its working title "Highlander III: The Magician" and was released in the UK on November 25th, 1994 with the title "Highlander III: The Sorceror."
Three hundred and fifty years ago in feudal Japan, Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) seeks out an ancient magician who can teach him the mystical Power of Illusion. Hidden away in a deep cave in the heart of a mountain, his lessons progress. An exceptionally nasty Immortal, Kane (Mario Van Peebles) seeks MacLeod out and challenges him at his final lesson. In the ensuing confrontation, the mountain is destroyed and Kane is buried along with his three henchmen.
Moving forward to the present day, a contruction project is taking place in Japan. The buried mountain cavern is discovered, releasing Kane and his henchmen. Connor returns to New York where Knae has renewed his search for The Highlander with vengence.
Complicating matters for MacLeod is the archeologist called in to examine the underground cavern, Alexandra Smith (Deborah Unger). Her only clue to unraveling the mystery of the cave is through Connor MacLeod, in whom she inspires unsettling memories of loves long gone.
Unraveling the mysteries of the past and dealing with Kane who IS coming for him, inevitably leads MacLeod to a final confrontation with Kane and the awesome Power of Illusion.
(story synopsis courtesy of 'The Gathering', The Official Highlander fan club.)
"THE GATHERING," the HIGHLANDER fan club, has begun working on the third OFFICIAL HIGHLANDER CONVENTION, called 'The Gathering 3'. The convention will be October 11th, 12th & 13th (Friday-Sunday) of 1996 in Denver, Colorado. For more information send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to Krystmas Tarr, the club director, at the club address listed below. **************************************************************** THE GATHERING - THE OFFICIAL HIGHLANDER FILMS AND SERIES FAN CLUB PO BOX 123 AURORA CO 80040-0123
Note) SASE -- Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
THE GATHERING - THE OFFICIAL HIGHLANDER FILMS AND SERIES FAN CLUB
PO BOX 123 For membership information send a SASE.
AURORA CO 80040-0123
Email addresses:
hfanclub@AOL.Com The Gathering - The Official Highlander Fanclub
krystmas@AOL.Com Krystmas Tarr, Director of "The Gathering"
"CLAYMORE", Official Highlander Fanclub
c/o Elaine Nicol
107 Cairnswell Avenue
Halfway, Cambuslang
Glasgow, G72 8SP
Scotland
The Clan:T.R.H.A.S(The Renegade Highlander Appreciation Society)
c/o Grant Kempster
111a Waterdell,
Leighton Buzzard,
Befordshire,
LU7 8PL.
England
PEACE - The Adrian Paul Fan Club President Rebecca Flynn
12439 Magnolia Blvd. #159 For membership information
North Holywood CA 91607 Send a SASE
(merchandise also available)
peaceapfc@aol.com
HIGHLA-L An electronic mailing list available on Internet and
BITNET for flame-free discussion of Highlander (the
movies and the TV series), the actors, the plots, and
anything else related. For more information send an
email message to Debbie Douglass at
.
HIGHLANDER BUZZ An open discussion letterzine for fans to voice
c/o Valerie Meachum their feelings and opinions on HIGHLANDER. Send
1914 DEBORAH COURT a SASE for more information. 6 issues per year.
COLUMBUS OH 43229
"THISTLE AND SABRE" A HIGHLANDER fanzine currently available.
Robin Schindler For price and ordering information send a
15982 ATITLAN DRIVE SASE to Robin or Christine.
HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA 91745
or
Christine Reynolds
1539 LODGE STREET
ALCOA TN 37701
IMMORTAL TALES! A fanzine based upon HIGHLANDER is seeking
Mary Anne McKinnon submissions of fiction, poetry, and art based
245 BLUNK AVENUE upon the movie or the television series.
PLYMOUTH MI 48170 Send SASE for more information.
WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER? I A HIGHLANDER fanzine currently available
Mystery Frank for $17.90 (includes first class
145 LaFontenay Dr. postage). One dollar discount for
Louisville, Ky. 40223-3123 HIGHLA-L members. This zine contains the
novella 'The Color of Our Eyes' by
Claire Maier.
WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER? II is open for submissions. Send SASE to
address above for more information.
FOREVER This fanzine features Highlander, Forever Knight
c/o Tara O'Shea and FK/HL crossover fiction by Tara O'Shea,
SRC 244 UNM Susan Garrett, Valerie Meachum, and more.
Albuquerque, NM 87131 Artwork by Tara O'Shea. Send $15 + $3 for
shipping and handling and allow 6-8 weeks for
delivery.
"THE PRIZE, the newsletter of the Watchers of CI$, is now available
monthly on the Compuserve Information Service. We cover the results of
discussion in our thriving on-line Highlander fan-club /
three-ring-circus. Information, hardcopy back issues ($2.00 US) and
non-fiction submissions: SAMANTHA LYNN, 73524,43@compuserve.com or
Snail SAMANTHA LYNN at C/O Judy Kunz, Kibby Labs, 25235 Dequindre,
Madison Heights, MI 48071. Issue #1 relates the film to the series;
Issue #2 contains an ambitious series timeline! The Watchers of CI$
exist on the Compuserve Information Service. For info on Compuserve
and the SF Forum (where the SF TV section containing HIGHLANDER is),
call 1-800-848-8990 and ask for representative 186."
THE MANIFEST
Fanzine of paranormal media (Forever Knight, X-Files, She-Wolf, etc.)
is looking for Highlander fiction and art for future issues. For more
information, snail-mail SASE to Deborah M. Walsh, 2 Spring Hill
Terrace, Somerville, MA 02143. E-Mail to debwalsh@aol.com (DEB WALSH
on AOL).
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