Johnny Mnemonic gets UK Blu-ray release date Simon Fitzjohn March 10, 2022 Editor's Choice, Latest News and Videos 560 Releasing on 25th April, Robert Longo and William Gibson’s cyberpunk classic Johnny Mnemonic (1995),title 025 on the 101 Films Black Label, released on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK. Adapted for thescreen by visionary writer William Gibson from his own short story, and starring Keanu Reeves in a rolethat paved the way for his lead role in the Matrix series, Johnny Mnemonic is a futuristic thrill-ride thatwill blow your mind. This limited edition release includes special packaging and a booklet with newwriting on the film, in addition to two commentaries, the Japanese cut of the film in SD, short filmTomorrow Calling, based on a short story by William Gibson, and extensive archive extras. Synopsis: It’s the year 2021 and Johnny (Keanu Reeves) is a data courier with a secret: he is carrying adangerous stash of information in his mind and must race against time, money and gangsters to deliverthe package and save himself. Accompanied by physically enhanced bodyguard Jane (Dina Meyer),Johnny sets out to acquire the passwords he needs to save himself. Worse yet, he is hunted by gangsterShinji (Denis Akiyama) and businessman Takahashi (Takeshi), both of whom seek the data Johnnypossesses. Brand New Extras:• Audio commentary by film critic Rich Johnson• Limited Edition Booklet: Features ‘Future Proof: A Cyberpunk 101’ by Rich Johnson and ‘The Semiotic Ghosts ofWilliam Gibson’ by Brian J. Robb• Limited Edition packaging with new artwork by Lucas Peverill• Set of art cards – reproductions of Spanish lobby cards Additional Extras:• Tomorrow Calling (1993), a short film adaptation of William Gibson’s short story The Gernsback Continuum• Commentary with director Robert Longo• Japanese Director’s cut (SD)• Featurette• Behind the Scenes• Interviews from the shoot• Music video• Trailer