A Petition to Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
In 1979, Walt Disney Productions boldly ventured into darker, more ambitious science-fiction filmmaking with THE BLACK HOLE, a visually spectacular adventure featuring groundbreaking special effects, extraordinary production design, an unforgettable cast, and John Barry's magnificent orchestral score.
Nearly five decades later, this cult classic deserves the definitive home entertainment presentation that modern technology can provide.
We, the undersigned, respectfully urge Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment to release THE BLACK HOLE in a deluxe, collector-oriented 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition, featuring:
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A brand-new native 4K restoration sourced from the original 35mm camera negative, preserving the film's intended theatrical composition, photographic detail, and cinematic atmosphere.
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Dolby Vision and HDR10, revealing the extraordinary depth, contrast, and rich colors of the film's elaborate spacecraft interiors, dazzling visual effects, and haunting black-hole imagery.
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A newly remixed Dolby Atmos soundtrack, bringing renewed dimension to the film's sound design and John Barry's unforgettable score, while retaining the original theatrical audio as an additional option.
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An extensive collection of archival supplements, including surviving deleted scenes, outtakes, production photographs, conceptual artwork, storyboards, promotional materials, and behind-the-scenes footage.
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An all-new, feature-length "Making of THE BLACK HOLE" documentary, exploring the film's development, ambitious production, pioneering visual effects, remarkable cast, musical score, theatrical reception, and enduring legacy through archival interviews and new contributions from surviving participants and film historians.
WHY DISNEY SHOULD MAKE THIS HAPPEN
THE BLACK HOLE represents an important chapter in Disney's cinematic history, when the studio took creative risks and embraced ambitious, large-scale science fiction. Its distinctive visual identity, memorable characters, and devoted following have helped sustain its reputation for generations.
A premium physical-media edition would appeal not only to longtime admirers, but also to science-fiction enthusiasts, Disney historians, film preservation advocates, and the growing community of 4K Ultra HD collectors.
A deluxe release would give Disney an opportunity to celebrate its own filmmaking heritage, introduce this remarkable production to new audiences, and create a collectible edition with lasting commercial appeal.
THE BLACK HOLE is more than a nostalgic curiosity. It is a significant achievement in Disney's filmmaking history that deserves to be preserved, celebrated, and experienced in the finest quality possible before the 50th anniversary.
Please add your signature and help demonstrate that there is an enthusiastic audience ready to support THE BLACK HOLE on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.
The time has come to bring THE BLACK HOLE back into the light — in breathtaking 4K!
DISCLAIMER: This is an independent, fan-organized petition and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. THE BLACK HOLE and all associated trademarks, logos, characters, and imagery are the property of their respective rights holders. Artwork is presented solely for illustrative, commentary, and advocacy purposes. No commercial use or endorsement is intended.