Paramount has confirmed the Blu-ray release of the iconic 80's pop flick Footloose for September 27th, just in time for a re-watch before the 2011 remake premieres on October 14th. The Blu-ray will sport new special features and DTS-HD Master Audio for the film's timeless soundtrack.
Footloose centers on a young Chicago teen named Ren McCormacck (a role that turned Kevin Bacon into a star overnight), who moves to a small mid-western town where the city council has banned pop dancing and starts a rebellion against the mandate.The film features supporting roles from John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Dianne West and Chris Penn.
Paramount has added several new features for this release, some of which will also be included on new Deluxe Edition DVDs that will go on sale alongside the Blu-ray. The complete offering of special features is listed below.
Blu-ray Exclusive Special Features:
Footloose: A Modern Musical – Part 1
Footloose: A Modern Musical – Part 2
Footloose: Songs That Tell a Story
Theatrical Trailer
New Special Features:
Let's Dance!: Kevin Bacon on Footloose
From Bomont to the Big Apple: An Interview with Sarah Jessica Parker
Remembering Willard: A Tribute to Chris Penn
Kevin Bacon's Screen Test
Kevin Bacon Costume Montage
Additional Special Features:
Audio Commentary with Kevin Bacon
Audio Commentary with producer Craig Zadan and writer Dean Pitchford
Cover art should be revealed shortly. Footloose has been listed with a SRP of $24.99.