Death Ship is not a made for tv movie this movie was a theatrical release
it was released to cinemas in 1980 and was a AVCO Embassy Pictures release.
I saw it the first day it came out (Airborne) to my other brother jumpers.
As for the Blu-ray Disc Release
While a 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix remains on the Blu-ray, the new default here is a 5.1 DTS-HD MA track. It's an appealing upgrade, with the new offering slightly clearer, with defined dialogue exchanges and performance choices, including multiple emotional breakdowns. It's a frontal mix, without much play in the surrounds, but scoring opens up pleasingly, with clear instrumentation. Grinding engines are heavier, offering weight to ship exploration sequences. Sound effects keep their exaggerated presence. Hiss is mild.
I saw it the first day it came out (Airborne) to my other brother jumpers.