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Yes (there is a Blu-Ray being released in August, 2016 in the US), yes, yes and yes.

The following information can be found here: https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/action-adventure/the-adventures-of-buckaroo-banzai-across-the-8th-dimension-collector-s-edition

The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension [Collector's Edition]

Released: August 16, 2016   Available in US/Canada
LIST PRICE: $34.93

BLU-RAY/DVD
The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension [Collector's Edition]
Synopsis

Expect the unexpected… he does.

Neurosurgeon. Physicist. Rock Star. Hero. Buckaroo Banzai (Peter Weller, Robocop) is a true 80s renaissance man. With the help of his uniquely qualified team, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, Buckaroo is ready to save the world on a moment's notice. But after his successful test of the Oscillation Overthruster – a device that allows him to travel through solid matter – he unleashes the threat of "evil, pure and simple from the 8th Dimension"… the alien Red Lectroids.

Led by the deranged dictator Lord John Whorfin (John Lithgow), the Lectroids steal the Overthruster with the intent of using it to return to their home of Planet 10 "real soon!" But no matter where you go, there Buckaroo Banzai is… ready to battle an interdimensional menace that could spell doom for the human race.

How can Buckaroo stop the Lectroids' fiendish plots? Who is the mysterious Penny Priddy? Why is there a watermelon there? For the answers to these and other questions, you have to watch The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, monkey boy!

Featuring Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd, and Clancy Brown, Buckaroo Banzai is a cleverly crazed cult classic as only the 80s could deliver.

Bonus Features

Disc 1 (Blu-ray)

NEW Into The 8th Dimension – A Two-Hour Retrospective Documentary Including Brand-New Interviews With The Cast And Crew
NEW Audio Commentary With Michael And Denise Okuda
Audio Commentary With Director W.D. Richter And Writer Earl Mac Rauch

Disc 2 (DVD)

Buckaroo Banzai Declassified Featurette
Alternate Opening Sequence (with Jamie Lee Curtis)
Deleted Scenes
Jet Car Trailer
Theatrical Trailer

Please note that the film is only on the Blu-ray disc of this Blu-ray/DVD set.

Product Information

DISCS: 2
RUN-TIME: 102 min
ASPECT RATIO: 2.35:1
COLOR: Color
LANGUAGE: English
REGION: A/1
RATING: PG
PRODUCTION DATE: 1984
CLOSED-CAPTION: No
SUBTITLES: English

From the Arrow Films website (http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/the-adventures-of-buckaroo-banzai-across-the-8th-dimension):

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (Blu-Ray)

Buckaroo Banzai
Release Date: 20th July 2015
Format: Blu-ray
Starring: Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin
Directed by: W.D. Richter

DETAILS:

• Region: B
• Rating: 12
• Cat No: FCD1119
• Duration: 103 mins
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Audio: 5.1
• Discs: 1
• Colour

Synopsis:YOUR ONLY HOPE IS BUCKAROO BANZAI

From the writer of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Big Trouble in Little China comes a pop-sci-fi adventure that defies convention and went on to become one of the cult hits of the 80s.
Peter Weller is Buckaroo Banzai, a physicist-neurosurgeon-martial arts master-secret agent-rock star who has just made history with his invention, the Oscillation Overthruster. The Overthruster allows him to travel to the 8th Dimension, but this feat draws the attention of the Red Lectroids, an alien race (led by Christopher Lloyd) who have teamed up with Banzai’s nemesis, the deranged Dr Lizardo (John Lithgow). Lizardo and the Red Lectroids are seeking the Overthruster to take over the world and Banzai, with his team of agents/band musicians, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, must stop them before it’s too late!

With strong references to sci-fi and pop culture that span Thomas Pynchon and Orson Welles, Buckaroo Banzai is a film made by fans for fans and counts filmmakers including Wes Anderson and Kevin Smith among its admirers.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

• High Definition Digital transfer of the film from original elements by MGM
• 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio commentary with writer-director W.D. Richter and Reno (writer Earl Mac Rauch)
• Q&A with stars Peter Weller and John Lithgow moderated by filmmaker Kevin Smith, filmed at Lincoln Center, New York
• Buckaroo Banzai Declassified – An original featurette on the making of the film featuring W.D. Richter, stars Peter Weller, Ellen Barkin, John Lithgow and more!
• Visual essay by critic and author Matt Zoller Seitz
• Alternate opening featuring Jamie Lee Curtis
• Closing sequence
• Deleted scenes, featuring fourteen scenes from the workprint
• New Jet Car Trailer and Teaser Trailer
• Gallery
• Trivia track by Pinky Carruthers
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin
• Booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic James Oliver, illustrated with original stills

From the Umbrella Entertainment website (http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/p-3884-adventures-of-buckaroo-banzai-across-the-8th-dimension-blu-ray.aspx)

ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION (BLU RAY)

SYNOPSIS

A true original of the science-fiction genre, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension is a qualified cult classic, featuring some of the most unusual, bizarre and electrifying concepts ever to make it to the screen.
 
Brilliant brain surgeon Buckaroo Banzai (Peter Weller, Robocop) sits at the threshold of science in his modified Ford F-350 pickup truck, boldly venturing forth into the 8th Dimension. But when Dr. Emilio Lizardo (John Lithgow, Rise of the Planet of The Apes) devises a plot to steal Banzai's Jet Car and bring an evil army of aliens back to destroy Earth, it is up to guitar wielding brain surgeon Banzai to save the universe.
 
Also featuring Ellen Barkin (Sea of Love), Christopher Lloyd (Back To The Future) and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a cult ride into an imaginative future.

CAST

• Ellen Barkin
• John Lithgow
• Peter Weller

DIRECTORS

• W.D. Richter

EXTRA FEATURES

• Commentary with director W.D. Richter and writer Earl Mac Rauch
• Alternate opening with Jamie Lee Curtis
• Buckaroo Banzai Declassified Documentary
• Deleted Scenes Archives
• New Jet Car Trailer
• Teaser Trailer

RATING CLASSIFICATION: PG
STATUS: In stock
RELEASE DATE: 07/05/2014
NO. OF DISCS: 1
GENRES: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction
REGION CODE: 4 DVD / Region B Blu Ray
SUBTITLES: None
RUNNING TIME: 102
FORMAT: 1080P
ASPECT RATIO: 16:9
AUDIO FORMAT: 5.1 DTS-HD MA
COLOUR FORMAT: COLOUR
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 0.1100
LANGUAGE: English
CATALOGUE NUMBER: DAVID3086

In 2002, MGM released a Special Edition, letterboxed DVD of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (part number 1002040) and a listed running time of 102 minutes. This amazing DVD includes the alternate beginning of the film showing the death of Buckaroo's parents (See the Buckaroo Banzai : The Resurrection of an American Hero article for more information) as well as 14 deleted scenes and much, much more. You can also check here to read Reviews of the Buckaroo Banzai DVD.

DISC FEATURES

Specifications

• DVD-Video
• DVD-14
• Region 1

Aspect Ratio(s):

• 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen

Dolby Digital Formats:

• English 5.1 Surround
• French 2.0 Surround

Subtitles/Captions:

• English Closed Captions
• French Subtitles
• Spanish Subtitles

Standard Features:

• Interactive Menus
• Scene Access

Additional Features:

• Screen-specific audio commentary with director WD Richter and Reno Nevada (i.e. writer Earl Mac Rauch)0
• Buckaroo Banzai Declassified Documentary
• Pinky Carruther's Unknown Facts subtitle track (See Pinky Carruther's Unknown Facts listing for more information)
• Alternate Opening
• 14 Deleted scenes
• Banzai Institute Archives
• Character profiles
• Jet Car All Access
• Still gallery
• Exclusive demo trailer for Buckaroo Banzai: Ancient Secrets and New Mysteries
• Teaser trailer
• Enhanced Nuon features (for Nuon-enhanced DVD players)
• Easter Eggs (See Where (and what) are the Easter Eggs on the Special Edition DVD? for more information)

List Price: $19.95"

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In 2001, MGM released a panned and scanned, videotape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number 1001513 and a listed running time of 103 minutes.

In 1995, a company called "Unique Films" released a panned and scanned videotape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension in Britain in the PAL format. The part number of this release is UF 8010. The actual running time is 97 minutes 20 seconds long although the back of the video lists a running time of 94 minutes.

In 1991, Warner Home Video UK Limited released a panned and scanned PAL videotape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number WTB 39041 with HiFi Dolby Stereo sound and a running time of approximately 99 minutes. Thanks to Joel Sagnes for the picture and information.

In 1990, Video Treasures released a panned and scanned videotape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number SV9213, ISBN 1-55529-512-6. The running time of this videotape is 101m 49s.

• This release, copyrighted 1989, is in VHS LP (4 hour) mode, plays poorly on some decks. The HiFi stereo track quality is good with weak L-R separation, but the mono linear track is misaligned and muffled. The opening and closing credits are squeezed horizontally as in the 1985 C.E.D. release. The sound quality on this tape is very poor, so avoid it if you can.

In 1987, a company called Cannon released a panned and scanned PAL Beta tape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number WTB 9040224 with HiFi Dolby Stereo sound and a running time of approximately 94 minutes. Thanks to Gary for the picture and information.

In 1986, a company called Scherzo "edited" a semi-widescreen version of Buckaroo Banzai in France. This is a mono Version, dubbed in French and a vhs/secam video called "Les Aventures de Buckaroo Banzai a travers la huitieme dimension". There are many spelling errors on the box, eg.: Peter Wellers, Jeff Golgblum. The videotape is 98 minutes long but this is because the SECAM format runs at 25 fps. The French cinematic release of Buckaroo Banzai ran 103 minutes at 24 fps. (Submitted by Didier R. Steger)

In 1984(?), HGV / Video Treasures released a panned and scanned videotape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, The cover art is the same as the Vestron version and the box says "Duplicated, Packaged and Printed in Canada". Thanks to Iain Delaney for the info.

In 1985, VPS Video in Germany released a widescreened, stereo PAL formatted videotape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number 3920 and a listed running time of 98 munutes.

• The following information and images were provided by Tippett : "This rare German VHS tape of "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension" was produced around 1985. The movie runs about 98 minutes (in the PAL system) with excellent sound and picture quality. The movie itself is in WIDESCREEN and in stereo, but it`s in PAL system, that means you cannot play it on standard US-VCRs

In 1985, Vestron Video released a panned and scanned, hi-fi Stereo Betamax tape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number VB5056 and a listed running time of 103 minutes. [Thanks to Dave who owns this version.]

In 1985, Vestron Video released a panned and scanned, hi-fi Stereo videotape of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number VA5056 and a listed running time of 103 minutes

In 1985, Vestron Video released a panned and scanned laser disc of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number VL5056. The running time of this laser disc is 102m 10s.

In 1985, Vestron Video released a panned and scanned, Stereo C.E.D. disc of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, part number VC5056 and a listed running time of 103 minutes.

• Thanks to Joey Mcdonald who had this to say about the C.E.D. disc. : "Back in early '85 I purchased the RCA C.E.D. version of Buckaroo Banzai. If you're not familiar with C.E.D... it stands for "Capacitance Electronic Disc system. A format pioneered by RCA. In effect this was a format that was competing with laser disc but was NOT compatible with laserdisc. Instead of reading information from a disc using a laser, the disc was read using a diamond stylus. This didn't deliver the same quality as laser but did deliver a good picture. Although the format was plagued with problems ("video skipping") ocurred on many titles (the picture and audio would skip like a record).
  
  The discs were packaged in large plastic shells (like a really large floppy disk). The disc inside is never touched.. The player removes the disc from the shell when inserted into the player. The disc is the SAME size as a laser disc.
  
  The C.E.D. disc, although it used the pan and scan method, does NOT use this method on the opening and closing portions of the movie. Instead it "sqeezes" the entire length of the shot into view (I'm sure you've seen this done before). It's actually pretty cool.. kind of an artsy effect :) There are also many differences in WHAT is panned and scanned between the version.
  
  I have found a CED site on the net http://www.cedmagic.com/selectavision.html. They have all the info you'll need on RCA CED discs. They also have a buy/sell/trade area for those looking for discs... so that may be a good area for Banzai collectors to look. Some of these discs are fairly collectible.. so I have no idea what the going rate is."
  

(Does anyone have any information on any other official or unofficial videotape versions of Buckaroo Banzai? Please e-mail Sean at figment@figmentfly.com)

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