#with the aircraft carrier and Martin Sheen

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#sailing time travel movie opening scene ideas 

@shacklesburst​ I AM LISTENING

I need everyone to know that the ship Götheborg, the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, answered a distress call the other day.

Imagine waiting for the coast guard or whatever to show up and instead a replica of 18th century merchant ship pulls up and tows you to the coast.

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The Final Countdown

During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Capt. Matthew Yelland: Kirk Douglas Warren Lasky: Martin Sheen Laurel Scott: Katharine Ross Wing Commander Richard T. Owens: James Farentino Commander…

[merikus]

Summary of "The Final Countdown" (1980)

"The Final Countdown" is a science fiction film directed by Don Taylor. The movie centers around the modern aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, which mysteriously travels back in time from 1980 to December 6, 1941, just before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The crew, led by Captain Matthew Yelland (played by Kirk Douglas), initially struggles to comprehend their situation but soon realizes they have a unique opportunity to alter the course of history.

Key characters include:

Captain Matthew Yelland (Kirk Douglas)

Commander Richard Owens (James Farentino)

Warren Lasky (Martin Sheen)

Wing Commander Dan Thurman (Ron O'Neal)

As the crew debates whether to intervene in the impending attack, they face moral and strategic dilemmas. Ultimately, they decide to engage the Japanese fleet, but before they can take action, a mysterious storm returns them to 1980, leaving history unchanged.

Impact Scenarios

USS Nimitz Alone Back in Time (December 7, 1941) If the USS Nimitz had remained in 1941 and not been transported back to 1980, it would have had a significant impact on the events of World War II:

Technological Superiority: The Nimitz, with its advanced technology, aircraft, and weaponry, would have been far superior to any naval force of the time. This would likely result in the Nimitz decimating the Japanese fleet intended for the Pearl Harbor attack.

Historical Disruption: The destruction of the Japanese fleet before the attack on Pearl Harbor would prevent the United States from entering WWII as it historically did, potentially altering the entire course of the war.

Technological Transfer: The advanced technology onboard the Nimitz would be of immense interest to 1940s military and scientific communities, potentially accelerating technological advancements by decades.

Political Implications: The United States might leverage this unexpected advantage to dominate the Pacific much earlier, influencing post-war geopolitics significantly.

Entire Nimitz Carrier Battle Group Back in Time (December 6-7, 1941) If the entire Nimitz carrier battle group, including all its escort ships, had been sent back in time:

Decisive Victory at Pearl Harbor: The combined firepower of the battle group would have easily neutralized the Japanese strike force, ensuring a decisive victory and preventing the destruction of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.

Early U.S. Dominance: With a fully intact and technologically superior battle group, the United States would dominate the Pacific Theater far earlier. The presence of such a formidable force would likely discourage further Axis aggression in the Pacific.

War Strategy Shift: The early neutralization of the Japanese threat would allow the Allies to focus more resources on the European Theater, potentially shortening the war in Europe as well.

Technological Leap: The presence of advanced 1980s technology and knowledge would drastically accelerate military and civilian technological advancements, changing the post-war world in unprecedented ways.

Historical Uncertainty: The sudden appearance of a modern battle group could create confusion and fear among both Allies and Axis powers, leading to unpredictable diplomatic and military responses.

In both scenarios, the presence of the USS Nimitz and potentially its entire battle group in 1941 would result in profound and far-reaching changes to World War II and subsequent global history.

[nerds-yearbook]

After the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier on December 7th, 1980 went through a time vortex, they learned they had arrived back in December 6th, 1941… the day before Pearl Harbor. There was much debate on whether they should try to prevent the Pearl Harbor attack or if they were bound to let history take its course. To make matters more complicated they save the life of a Senator and his assistant on their attacked yacht later to realize both in history had disappeared on that date. ("The Final Countdown", flm)

[wheelscomedyandmore]

The Final Countdown (1980)

A modern aircraft carrier is thrown back in time to 1941 near Hawaii, just hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, James Farentino, Charles Durning, and Katherine Ross. And an aircraft carrier with a few F-14’s.



VF-84 F-14’s……Tap arrow ☝️

[brokehorrorfan]

4K Ultra HD Review: The Final Countdown

Do you remember when The Twilight Zone was forced to change to hour-long episodes for its fourth season? The concepts remained potent, and there was plenty of talent both in front of and behind the camera, but these episodes were often padded to fill the runtime. That's how it feels to watch The Final Countdown. The 1980 science fiction-war-thriller mashup has a Twilight Zone-esque plot that would make Rod Serling proud, although it struggles to warrant its 103-minute runtime. Nevertheless, the ambitious film largely satisfies.

The awry pacing is apparent from the beginning, as the film opens with over nine minutes of footage showcasing aircraft in action before the first real line of dialogue is spoken. Enter Warren Lasky (Martin Sheen, Apocalypse Now), a civilian from the U.S. Defense Department observing a naval exercise aboard the USS Nimitz, an aircraft carrier led by Captain Matthew Yelland (Kirk Douglas, Spartacus). It's not long before the aircraft carrier enters a vortex - complete with dated time-warp effects - that transports the carrier from 1980 to the eve of a date which lives in infamy: December 7, 1941, when Japan attacks the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor during World War II.

Upon saving Senator Samuel Chapman (Charles Durning, The Sting) and his aide Laurel Scott (Katherine Ross, The Stepford Wives) after their yacht is destroyed by Imperial Japanese Navy fighters, the crew soon discover that they have traveled through time. At this point, writers David Ambros (Amityville 3-D), Gerry Davis (Doctor Who), Thomas Hunter, and Peter Powell pose a fascinating time-travel quandary regarding the natural order of history. Presented with the opportunity to prevent the attack on Pearl Harbor, does the crew intervene and save countless lives at the risk of altering the course of history?

Director Don Taylor (Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Damien: Omen II) smartly focuses more on the grounded dramatic aspects than the spectacle, although there are a few prime action set pieces along the way. He and director of photography Victor J. Kemper (Dog Day Afternoon, Vacation, Clue) get great production value out of shooting on location on an aircraft carrier, bolstered by the Navy's full cooperation and an abundance of second-unit footage of aviation wizardry. The material is aided by a strong cast led by Douglas and Sheen. It also includes James Farentino (Dead & Buried), Ron O'Neal (Super Fly), Soon-Tek Oh (Mulan), and a small role from associate producer/Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger).

The Final Countdown has been newly restored from a 4K 16-bit scan of the original 35mm camera negative with Dolby Vision HDR as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio for Blue Underground's 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray release. The limited edition set includes a CD of the bombastic score by John Scott (Lionheart, King Kong Lives), reversible artwork, a lenticular slipcase, and a booklet featuring "Zero Pilot Journal," a 1979 article by Greogry Cooper for CAF Dispatch that details the Confederate Air Force's involvement in providing Japanese Zero fighter plane replicas and pilots for the production.

Extras are all carried over from the 2004 DVD release, but there's some good content. Kemper provides an audio commentary in which he discusses both the burdens (restrictions, rigid schedules, limited space, and potential dangers) and the fascinations of shooting on the aircraft carrier. Kaufman gives a typically candid and occasionally crass interview. He explains how the production was a learning experience and shares some choice words about Taylor. Six members of The Jolly Rogers F-14 Fighter Squadron that worked on the film participate in a half-hour featurette. Their individual interviews are dry, but there's a great camaraderie when they're all together for a roundtable.

Other special features include three theatrical trailers, three TV spots, and eight galleries (posters, advertising materials, the Japanese souvenir program, lobby cards, stills, behind-the-scenes pictures, home video artwork, and miscellaneous). There's also a hidden Easter egg - a DVD novelty that has become increasingly rare as physical media has evolved - featuring three more TV spots with missing audio. While new extras would have been a nice selling point, the real star here is the dynamic 4K presentation of the film.

The Final Countdown will be released on 4K Ultra HD on May 25 via Blue Underground.

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Blue Underground's THE FINAL COUNTDOWN coming to 4K UHD + Blu-ray  April 27th, 2021

Exclusive Limited Collector’s Edition includes 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Soundtrack CD, Collectible Booklet, and 3D Lenticular Slipcover (First Pressing Only)

The time is now. The place is aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz, America’s mightiest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier on maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean. Suddenly, a freak electrical storm engulfs the ship and triggers the impossible: The Nimitz is hurtled back in time to December 6, 1941, mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the enemy fleet speeds towards Hawaii, the warship’s Captain (Kirk Douglas), a Defense Department expert (Martin Sheen), a maverick Air Wing Commander (James Farentino) and a desperate Senator in the Roosevelt administration (Charles Durning) must choose between the unthinkable. Do they allow the Japanese to complete their murderous invasion, or launch a massive counterstrike that will forever change the course of history?

Katharine Ross and Ron O’Neal co-star in this spellbinding sci-fi action hit filmed on location aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz with the full participation of the U.S. Navy and the ship’s crew. Now Blue Underground is proud to present THE FINAL COUNTDOWN in a stunning new restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, for the ultimate in explosive home theater excitement!

Extras: • Audio Commentary with Director of Photography Victor J. Kemper • Lloyd Kaufman Goes Hollywood - Interview with Associate Producer Lloyd Kaufman • Starring The Jolly Rogers - Interviews with The Jolly Rogers F-14 Fighter Squadron • Theatrical Trailers • TV Spots • Poster & Still Galleries

BONUS! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by John Scott BONUS! Collectible Booklet featuring The Zero Pilot Journal   BONUS! 3D Lenticular Slipcover (First Pressing Only)

Pre-Order now at MVDShop.com and save $10.00 off the list price!

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The Final Countdown (1980) (blu-ray film/soundtrack review)

The Final Countdown (1980) (blu-ray film/soundtrack review)

‘The Final Countdown’ is a film I reviewed a few years ago and is still one of my odd SF favourites. Briefly, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier is delayed going to sea for the arrival of Tideman Industries efficiency expert Warren Lasky (actor Martin Sheen) as they are also having all their aircraft arrive on deck. With a storm approaching, its captain, Matthew Yelland (actor Kirk Douglas) orders…

[thealmightyemprex]

Sci Fi Month The Final Countdown

A rather decent  time travel flick about an aircraft carrier from 1980 being teleported to Pearl Harbour before the attack in 1941 . Interesting ethical questions and a great cast including Kirk Douglas ,Martin Sheen ,Charles Durning and Soon-Tek Oh  but overall it was just fine .I think they couldve gone further with it 

[mcbastardsmausoleum]

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (1980) arrives on 3-Disc Limited Edition (4K UHD + Blu-ray + CD) April 27th from Blue Underground

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (1980) 3-Disc Limited Edition (4K UHD + Blu-ray + CD) Label: Blue Underground Release Date: April 27th, 2021 Region Code: Region-FREE Rating: PG Duration: 102 Minutes Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 2.0; French DTS-HD MA 2.0 with Optional English SDH, Français, Español Subtitles Video: 2160p Ultra HDWidescreen (2.40:1) DolbyVision HDR10, 1080p HD Widescreen (2.40:1) Director: Don Taylor Cast: Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O’Neal, Charles Durning Trapped outside the boundaries of time and space – 102 aircraft... 6,000 men... all missing.

The time is now. The place is aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz, America’s mightiest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier on maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean. Suddenly, a freak electrical storm engulfs the ship and triggers the impossible: The Nimitz is hurtled back in time to December 6th, 1941, mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the enemy fleet speeds towards Hawaii, the warship’s Captain (Kirk Douglas), a Defense Department expert (Martin Sheen), a maverick Air Wing Commander (James Farentino) and a desperate Senator in the Roosevelt administration (Charles Durning) must choose between the unthinkable. Do they allow the Japanese to complete their murderous invasion, or launch a massive counterstrike that will forever change the course of history?

Katharine Ross and Ron O’Neal co-star in this spellbinding sci-fi action hit filmed on location aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz with the full participation of the U.S. Navy and the ship’s crew. Now Blue Underground is proud to present THE FINAL COUNTDOWN in a stunning new restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, for the ultimate in explosive home theater excitement!

Special Features: - Audio Commentary with Director of Photography Victor J. Kemper - Lloyd Kaufman Goes Hollywood - Interview with Associate Producer Lloyd Kaufman - Starring The Jolly Rogers - Interviews with The Jolly Rogers F-14 Fighter Squadron - Theatrical Trailers - TV Spots - Poster & Still Galleries - BONUS! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by John Scott - BONUS! Collectible Booklet featuring The Zero Pilot Journal

Sell Points: - The action-packed sci-fi classic returns in a new 40th Anniversary 3-Disc Limited Edition! - WORLD PREMIERE! New 4K Restoration from the original 35mm camera negative - Exclusive Limited Collector’s Edition includes 4K UHD Blu-ray, Remastered Blu-ray, Soundtrack CD, collectible booklet, reversible sleeve, and 3D lenticular slipcover (First Pressing Only) - UHD features 2160p Ultra HD Resolution and Dolby Vision HDR, with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio - Remastered Blu-ray features 1080p HD Resolution, with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio -Compatible with D-BOX home theater systems - National Print Advertising and extensive Online Exposure - Directed by Don Taylor (DAMIEN: OMEN II, THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU) - All-Star cast includes Academy Award winner Kirk Douglas (SPARTACUS, LUST FOR LIFE), Golden Globe winner Martin Sheen (APOCALYPSE NOW, THE WEST WING), Academy Award nominee Katharine Ross (THE GRADUATE, THE STEPFORD WIVES), Golden Globe winner James Farentino (DEAD & BURIED, BLUE THUNDER), Ron O’Neal (SUPER FLY, RED DAWN), and Academy Award nominee Charles Durning (WHEN A STRANGER CALLS, TOOTSIE) - Features a rousing score by Award-winning Composer John Scott (GREYSTOKE: THE LEGEND OF TARZAN, LIONHEART) - For fans of TOP GUN, PEARL HARBOR, and THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT

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The Final Countdown will be released on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray on April 27 via Blue Underground. The limited edition set also includes a soundtrack CD by John Scott (Lionheart, Greystoke), booklet, reversible artwork, and a lenticular slipcase.

The 1980 sci-fi war film is directed by Don Taylor (Escape from the Planet of the Apes) and written by David Ambros (Amityville 3-D), Gerry Davis (Doctor Who), Thomas Hunter, and Peter Powell. Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal, and Charles Durning star.

The Final Countdown has been newly restored in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative with Dolby Vision HDR as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio. Special features are below, along with the restored trailer.

Special features:

Audio commentary by director of photography Victor J. Kemper

Interview with associate producer Lloyd Kaufman

Interviews with The Jolly Rogers F-14 Fighter Squadron

Theatrical trailers

TV spots

Poster & still galleries

Original motion picture soundtrack CD composed by John Scott

Booklet featuring The Zero Pilot Journal

The time is now. The place is aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz, America’s mightiest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier on maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean. Suddenly, a freak electrical storm engulfs the ship and triggers the impossible: The Nimitz is hurtled back in time to December 6, 1941, mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the enemy fleet speeds towards Hawaii, the warship’s Captain (Kirk Douglas), a Defense Department expert (Martin Sheen), a maverick Air Wing Commander (James Farentino) and a desperate Senator in the Roosevelt administration (Charles Durning) must choose between the unthinkable. Do they allow the Japanese to complete their murderous invasion, or launch a massive counterstrike that will forever change the course of history?