"We're living in a time of unprecedented media availability. If you have a hankering to watch an episode of The Love Boat that aired in 1979, you don't have to wait for a rerun; you just need to pull up Paramount+. But widespread availability also highlights what isn't available at the touch of a button, and the especially obscure stuff has been dubbed "lost media.""
"Kevin Smith's Dogma was considered lost for years due to complex rights issues involving the Weinstein Company, but its religious satire and all-star cast cemented its place as a cult classic among fans who saw it in theaters or managed to snag an old DVD. Now, for its 25th anniversary, Lionsgate is bringing it back with a 4K UHD restoration and a limited edition steelbook release, so you can watch the angelic forms of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck like never before."
"Dogma was impossible to stream for many years, so its great performances have drifted into obscurity. With a supporting cast that boasts names like Chris Rock, Salma Hayek, and Alan Rickman, it's full of so many turn-of-the-millennium stars getting goofy with it through Kevin Smith's twisted lens. And even if you were able to get your hands on a physical copy of Dogma, 4K UHD represents"
Media availability has expanded, but certain obscure works remain inaccessible and are categorized as "lost media." Kevin Smith's Dogma became difficult to access because of complex rights issues tied to the Weinstein Company, causing the film to drift into obscurity despite its cult status. Lionsgate is issuing a 4K UHD restoration and limited edition steelbook for Dogma's 25th anniversary. The film premiered at Cannes in 1999 without competing, satirizes commercialization of religion with images like George Carlin's "Buddy Christ" and Alanis Morissette as God, and tripled its $10 million budget while drawing accusations of blasphemy from some Catholic outlets.
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