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Lionsgate Hunts Down New 4K SteelBooks for First Blood & Rambo: Last Blood April 2ndFans who missed out on Lionsgate big SteelBook set of all five films (or any of the previous 4k UHD releases for that matter) can pick up the story from the beginning and the end with First Blood and Rambo: Last Blood on April 2nd exclusively available at Walmart 42 years ago Sylvester Stallone started an action-packed franchise centering on the wayward disenfranchised Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. Five years ago, he effectively wrapped up John Rambo's journey with the decent but underwhelming Rambo: Last Blood. Now Lionsgate looks to be repurposing some discs and SteelBooks for new solo-film releases to start the fourth month of the year. If you didn't pick up the Best Buy SteelBook set, these individual versions look like the exact same SteelBooks only now with Lionsgate's standard plastic slipcover to give the case a little visual enhancement. And judging by the press releases for each set, we're getting the same discs as before. Now that's fine for First Blood, that's still a great disc, but I was really hoping we'd see the longer and better cut of Rambo: Last Blood finally make a disc appearance (and I don't mean the slightly longer German version). The much better-paced and longer Director's Cut appears to remain a streaming-only viewing option. We have reached out for verification on that point. So far, only First Blood is up for pre-order but we expect Last Blood to go up any time now. First Blood - Walmart 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES 4K AND BLU-RAY™ SPECIAL FEATURES: Audio Commentary with Sylvester Stallone Audio Commentary with Author David Morrell BLU-RAY™ SPECIAL FEATURES: Rambo Takes The ’80s, Part 1 Making Of First Blood Alternative Ending Outtakes Deleted Scenes Restoration Featurette The Real ’Nam Forging Heroes How To Become Rambo, Part 1 4K UHD Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition • 16x9 (2.35:1) Presentation4K UHD Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™ • Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio™Artist Information: SteelBook by Phantom City Creative, Slipcase by BOND Rambo: Last Blood - Walmart 4K Ultra HD SteelBook 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES Drawing Last Blood: Multipart Production Diary From First Note to Last Blood: Music for the Massacres Theatrical Trailer 4K UHD Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation4K UHD Audio: English Dolby Atmos • Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby AudioArtist Information: SteelBook by John Guydo, Slipcase by BONDPosted Tue Feb 6, 2024 at 10:20 AM PST by: -
It's All 4K Love - February 2024 4K UHD Shopping GuideNow that January is out of the way, we get ready to celebrate the shortest and one of the coldest months of the year with a lot of love for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. The format continues to build a nice robust catalog of new and old favorites. While the big studios are recovering from dealing with talent strikes, it's the independent labels that are delivering the biggest and best releases of the month. We've got some great catalog favorites and even an Uwe Boll film joins the format. This is also the month where we really see Walmart step up to the retailer-exclusive plate for SteelBook releases after Best Buy ditched physical media. So let's get to it and see what's jumping on our shelves this month. February 2024 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide February 6th - 4K UHD Releases February 13th - 4K UHD Releases February 20th - 4K UHD Releases February 26th - 4K UHD Releases February 27th - 4K UHD Releases That's all that's confirmed for the moment. It's possible more could get added to the slate or something could get bumped into later in the year. If/When that happens, we'll update our lists ASAP. Thanks for clicking our links, your preorders go a long way towards keeping our little show going. Happy Collecting!Posted Mon Feb 5, 2024 at 07:16 AM PST by: -
Wonka Sweetens the Deal Arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray February 27thWarner Brothers' imaginative Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel - Wonka - starring Timothée Chalamet is headed for 4K UHD Blu-ray (with a Walmart exclusive 4K Blu-ray SteelBook) and Blu-ray on February 27. You can get an early taste of the film on Premium Digital on January 30. Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Wonka - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Wonka - Blu-ray Wonka - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive SteelBook “Wonka” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Unwrapping Wonka: Paul King’s Vision Revered director Paul King takes you on a deep dive into his experience adapting the beloved story of Wonka. The Whimsical Music of Wonka Composer Joby Talbot and songwriter Neil Hannon take you into the studio to illuminate the craft behind the wondrous songs of the film. Welcome to Wonka Land Production designer Nathan Crowley and the rest of the “Wonka” crew discuss creating the magical sets that transport audiences to the worlds of the film. Hats Off to Wonka Costume designer Lindy Hemming breaks down the inspiration and intention behind each of the character’s wonderful costumes. Wonka’s Chocolatier Chocolatier Gabriella Cugno provides an in-depth look at the creatin of the beautiful chocolates seen in “Wonka.” Premium Digital Ownership: January 30, 2024 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: February 27, 2024 4K Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish 4K Subtitles: English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish BD Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish BD Subtitles: English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish DVD Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish Running Time: 116 minutes Rating: PG for some violence, mild language and thematic elements DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD Pre-orders for Wonka are now live.Posted Tue Jan 23, 2024 at 03:22 PM PST by: -
James Cameron's Aliens, The Abyss, & True Lies FINALLY Up For Pre-order at WalmartWe've honestly lost count of how many times we've been asked "When will these be up for preorder?" Well - now's your chance! Walmart appears to be the only retailer, but we expect that to change soon. After weeks of waiting, the day to finally preorder these three films on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray has come! Aliens, The Abyss, and True Lies are ready for pre-order at Walmart. We understand the delay was partly due to the UK certifications for The Abyss (that release in the UK has been canceled now over the rat scene) and then replication to be well underway to meet the demand for three high-profile titles. While it was a great thing to see a high-profile title like Oppenheimer completely sell out on 4K during the holidays, it's also bad because that means sure-thing sales are getting lost to the gray market and resellers inflating the prices. I can picture Disney/20th Century trying to find that stock-on-hand sweet spot. We also have not heard of any retailer-exclusive or deluxe packaging options for any of these films. Yet. As soon as we have hands on, we'll get reviews up ASAP, but for now you can gander at the artwork, check out a couple of bonus features clips, and get those pre-orders in. March 12th is still the targeted release date Aliens 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ultimate Collector's Edition The Abyss4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ultimate Collector's Edition True Lies4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ultimate Collector's Edition Obviously any changes to the release plan or if any special deluxe packaging crops up we'll update that info ASAP. Happy Collecting!Posted Tue Jan 23, 2024 at 04:33 AM PST by: -
John Woo's Silent Night Arrives on Blu-ray & Walmart-Exclusive 4K UHD SteelBookLionsgate presents filmmaker John Woo's (A Better Tomorrow, Red Cliff, Face/Off) R-rated action-thriller Silent Night starring a vengeful Joel Kinnaman on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on January 30. From legendary director John Woo and the producer of John Wick comes this gritty revenge tale of a tormented father who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death. Full of Woo’s signature style, Silent Night redefines the action genre with visceral, thrill-a-minute storytelling. Silent Night - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive SteelBook Silent Night - Blu-ray A Dolby Atmos soundtrack is on both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray and bonus materials include: "Actions Speak Louder Than Words" featurette Theatrical Trailer Pre-orders for Silent Night are currently live. Included below is the full press release: 4K UHD Steelbook® + Blu-ray™ Street Date: 1/30/244K UHD Steelbook SRP: $42.99Blu-ray™ SRP: $39.99 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONDirector John Woo (A Better Tomorrow, Red Cliff, Face/Off) teams up with the producers of the John Wick series with Silent Night, available on 4K Ultra High Definition Steelbook® and Blu-ray™ on January 30 from Lionsgate. Follow a vengeance-filled father who has lost his ability to speak as he attempts to avenge his son. Silent Night will be available for the suggested retail prices of $42.99 for 4K UHD Steelbook® and $39.99 for Blu-ray. OFFICIAL SYNOPSISFrom legendary director John Woo and the producer of John Wick comes this gritty revenge tale of a tormented father who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death. Full of Woo’s signature style, Silent Night redefines the action genre with visceral, thrill-a-minute storytelling. Lionsgate presents, in association with Capstone Global, a Thunder Road Films / Capstone Studios / A Better Tomorrow Films production. Written by Robert Archer Lynn. Directed by John Woo. CASTJoel Kinnaman TV’s “The Killing,” RoboCop, Suicide SquadScott Mescudi X, Don’t Look Up, Need for SpeedHarold Torres Memory, TV’s “ZeroZeroZero”and Catalina Sandino Moreno Maria Full of Grace, A Most Violent Year, TV’s “The Bridge” 4K UHD STEELBOOK®/ BLU-RAY/ SPECIAL FEATURES: "Actions Speak Louder Than Words" featurette Theatrical Trailer PROGRAM INFORMATIONYear of Production: 2023Title Copyright: Silent Night © 2023 Silent Night Productions, Inc. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.Type: New ReleaseRating: R for strong bloody violence, drug use and some languageGenre: ActionClosed-Captioned: N/ASubtitles: English, Spanish, Spanish Subtitles, English SDH, LAS DubbedRun Time: 104 Minutes4K UHD Format: 2160p High Definition, 16x9 (2.00:1) Presentation4K UHD Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive AudioBlu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition, 16x9 (2.00:1) PresentationBlu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive AudioPosted Mon Jan 22, 2024 at 02:15 PM PST by: -
4K & Blu-ray Round up:.Did Someone Say Pic-a-nic?Things sure slowed down over the holiday season, but as we return to normal we have a steady stream of new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray titles coming your way. In case you missed anything as of late, here is a healthy dose of what has been announced recently. First up, the Criterion Collection has announced their April 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases. They are: Picnic at Hanging Rock - 4K, La haine - 4K, Dogfight, Werckmeister Harmonies - 4K as well as a Blu-ray edition, and I Am Cuba - 4K also on Blu-ray. Alexandre O. Philippe’s David Lynch documentary Lynch/Oz will also be joining Criterion's Janus Contemporaries series on March 19. Pre-order your favorites now. Powerhouse Films has revealed more upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases in their Indicator Series lineup. The titles include The Nude Vampire - 4K and Blu-ray, The Demoniacs - 4K and Blu-ray, The Bat Woman, The Panther Woman, and Santo vs. the Riders of Terror. Scream Factory will release a special edition Blu-ray of the horror cult classic Funeral Home on February 6. And the following week they will have a 4K Collector's Edition of Willy's Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage in stores on February 13 - which will also come in a Steelbook. Warner Brothers is set to release Steven Soderbergh's star-studded Contagion (2011) on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 27. Also Blitz Bazawule's drama/musical The Color Purple (2023) as well as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom are both coming to 4K & Blu-ray on March 12th. Disney's latest animated film Wish will be arriving on Blu-ray and 4K Walmart SteelBook on March 12. You can read all about that coverage in our previous article here.Likewise, The Marvels from Disney and Marvel Studios will be hitting 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on February 13. Eli Roth's hit slasher Thanksgiving is due for a home video release at the end of the month. Note that at this time, it seems like only a Blu-ray release is planned for now with no 4K yet. Lionsgate will bring Sofia Coppola's Priscilla to Blu-ray February 13. Plus on March 5, the hugely popular SAW horror franchise is getting a mega boxed set - SAW 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray. And last but certainly not least, Warner Archive announced their latest Blu-ray slate which includes the classic western Colt .45: The Complete Series and Hanna-Barbera's Superstars 10: The Complete Film Collection. The 10 films include: Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats, Yogi's Great Escape, Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears, Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose, Rockin' with Judy Jetson, The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones, The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound, Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers, Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf, and Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School also available separately. As always, be sure to keep an eye on our release calendars as more and more home video goodies are added all the time.Posted Sun Jan 21, 2024 at 05:04 PM PST by: -
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Does the Backstroke to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12Warner Brothers has dated and detailed James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom starring Jason Momoa as the titular hero for 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12. Walmart will also be offering a 4K UHD SteelBook, and there will be a 2-Film Blu-ray Collection as well. Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father's death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman's family, and the world, from irreversible destruction. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - Blu-ray Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive SteelBbook Bonus features will include: Finding the Lost Kingdom - Go behind the scenes as director James Wan reveals how he and the cast and crew pulled off their biggest endeavor yet, an epic sequel to the largest grossing film in the history of DC. Aquaman: Worlds Above and Below - When the filmmakers set out to create a sequel that eclipsed the original in scale and scope, they knew they would have to send Arthur and the rest of the cast to all kinds of new wild and wonderful worlds both above and below the sea. It's a Manta World - Black Manta is more powerful than ever now that he has discovered the Lost Kingdom of Necrus and taken possession of the Black Trident. From inspiration to execution, filmmakers reveal how they leveled Black Manta up to the realm of supervillains. Necrus, The Lost Black City - Ages ago the great battle for the earth took place here, in this legendary lost Atlantean city. Discover how the filmmakers created the Black City from its "surface city" concept and its inhabitants: Undead Necrusians (Zombies), to its execution. Escape from the Deserter World - From idea to execution, explore how the filmmakers created this barren desert landscape and the Deserter Prison, how its creatures and inhabitants were brought to life, and how they planned and executed the daring Orm "breakout" sequence. Brawling at Kingfish's Lair - The Citadel is the last frontier of the ocean, a deep trench filled with sunken old ships, stacked high like a rusty city. From concept to completion, discover Kingfish's Lair, a bar within, where the worst of the worst hang out. Oh TOPO! - The Tactical Observation and Pursuit Operative Octopus is a living legend and all-time fan favorite. Director James Wan and the filmmakers discuss the decision behind bringing TOPO back to the sequel and its promotion to Arthur's on-screen sidekick. Optional English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish subtitles Pre-orders are now live - Happy Collecting!Posted Fri Jan 19, 2024 at 08:42 AM PST by: -
The Criterion Collection Dates and Details April 2024 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray SlatePeter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock and Mathieu Kassovitz's La haine will be getting 4K UHD Blu-ray upgrades; A Blu-ray of Nancy Savoca's Dogfight; and Agnes Hranitzky & Béla Tarr's Werckmeister Harmonies as well as Mikhail Kalatozov’s I Am Cuba on both formats. As previously mentioned, Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock will be getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray edition. It will be available for purchase on April 9. Picnic at Hanging RockThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This sensual and striking chronicle of a disappearance and its aftermath put director Peter Weir on the map and helped usher in a new era of Australian cinema. Based on an acclaimed 1967 novel by Joan Lindsay, Picnic at Hanging Rock is set at the turn of the twentieth century and concerns a small group of students from an all-female college who vanish, along with a chaperone, while on a St. Valentine’s Day outing. Less a mystery than a journey into the mystic, as well as an inquiry into issues of class and sexual repression in Australian society, Weir’s gorgeous, disquieting film is a work of poetic horror whose secrets haunt viewers to this day. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Peter Weir and director of photography Russell Boyd, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Interview with Weir Program on the making of the film, featuring interviews with executive producer Patricia Lovell, producers Hal McElroy and Jim McElroy, and cast members Introduction by film scholar David Thomson, author of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film On-set documentary hosted by Lovell and featuring interviews with Weir, actor Rachel Roberts, and source-novel author Joan Lindsay Homesdale (1971), a black comedy by Weir Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by author Megan Abbott and an excerpt from film scholar Marek Haltof’s 1996 book Peter Weir: When Cultures CollideCover by Eric Skillman Mathieu Kassovitz's La haine is also getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray upgrade. Look for that in stores on April 2. La haineThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mathieu Kassovitz took the film world by storm with La haine, a gritty, unsettling, and visually explosive look at the racial and cultural volatility in modern-day France, specifically the low-income banlieue districts on Paris’s outskirts. Aimlessly passing their days in the concrete environs of their dead-end suburbia, Vinz (Vincent Cassel), Hubert (Hubert Koundé), and Saïd (Saïd Taghmaoui)—Jewish, African, and Arab, respectively—give human faces to France’s immigrant populations, their bristling resentment at their marginalization slowly simmering until it reaches a climactic boiling point. A work of tough beauty, La haine is a landmark of 1990s French cinema and a gripping reflection of its country’s ongoing identity crisis. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital master, supervised by director of photography Pierre Aïm and approved by director Mathieu Kassovitz, with 2.0 and 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Audio commentary by Kassovitz Introduction by actor Jodie Foster Ten Years of “La haine,” a documentary featuring cast and crew members Featurette on the film’s banlieue setting Production footage Deleted and extended scenes, with an afterword by Kassovitz Behind-the-scenes photos Trailers PLUS: An essay by film scholar Ginette Vincendeau and a 2006 appreciation by filmmaker Costa-GavrasCover by Neil Kellerhouse The only Blu-ray solo release is Dogfight from filmmaker Nancy Savoca arriving on April 30. DogfightThe Criterion Collection An ineffably bittersweet portrait of youth in the 1960s, Nancy Savoca’s funny, sensitive tale of love and war etches two vividly alive characters: aspiring San Francisco folk singer Rose (Lili Taylor) and hotheaded, Vietnam-bound marine Eddie (River Phoenix), who meet on the occasion of a cruelly misogynistic party where men compete to bring the most unattractive dates they can find. But what begins as a night to forget unexpectedly develops into something far more meaningful. Featuring music by folk legends Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Pete Seeger, Dogfight captures the miracle of human connection while gracefully subverting ideas surrounding machismo, patriotic duty, and the very meaning of America itself. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 2K digital restoration, supervised by director Nancy Savoca, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Audio commentary featuring Savoca and producer Richard Guay New interview with Savoca and actor Lili Taylor conducted by filmmaker Mary Harron New interviews with cinematographer Bobby Bukowski, production designer Lester Cohen, script supervisor Mary Cybulski, music supervisor Jeff Kimball, supervising sound editor Tim Squyres, and editor John Tintori Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film critic Christina NewlandNew cover inspired by an original theatrical poster Agnes Hranitzky & Béla Tarr's Werckmeister Harmonies will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The release date is April 16. Werckmeister HarmoniesThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This mesmeric parable of societal collapse is an enigma of transcendent visual, philosophical, and mystical resonance. Adapted from a novel by László Krasznahorkai, Werckmeister Harmonies unfolds in an unknown time in an unnamed village, where, one day, a mysterious circus—complete with an enormous stuffed whale and a shadowy, demagogue-like figure known as the Prince—arrives and appears to awaken a kind of madness in the citizens that builds inexorably toward violence. In thirty-nine hypnotic long takes engraved in ghostly black and white, auteur Béla Tarr and codirector-editor Ágnes Hranitzky conjure an apocalyptic vision of dreamlike dread and fathomless beauty. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Béla Tarr, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Family Nest (1979), Tarr’s first feature film New interview with Tarr by film critic Scott Foundas New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by film programmer and critic Dennis LimNew cover by Polly Dedman And last but not least is Mikhail Kalatozov’s I Am Cuba arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray. A Blu-ray edition will be also be available, and both editions hit stores on April 23. I Am CubaThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Both a landmark of radical political cinema and one of the most visually ravishing films ever made, this legendary hymn to revolution shimmers across the screen like a fever dream of rebellion. The result of an extraordinarily ambitious collaboration between the Soviet and Cuban film industries, director Mikhail Kalatozov’s I Am Cuba unfolds in four explosive vignettes that capture Cuban life on the brink of transformation, as crushing economic exploitation and inequality give way to a working-class uprising. Backed by Carlos Fariñas’s stirring score, the dazzling camera work by Sergei Urusevsky—an inspiration for generations of filmmakers to follow—gives flight to the movie’s message of liberation. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features “I Am Cuba,” the Siberian Mammoth, a 2004 documentary on the making of the film featuring key participants Interview from 2003 with filmmaker Martin Scorsese New appreciation of the film by cinematographer Bradford Young Trailer Alternate Russian-dubbed soundtrack New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by film critic Juan Antonio García BorreroNew cover by Century Pre-orders should be available in the coming daysPosted Tue Jan 16, 2024 at 11:34 AM PST by: -
Blitz Bazawule's The Color Purple (2023) on 4K & Blu-ray Arriving March 12th - Preorder Now!Warner Brothers' 2023 The Color Purple based on Alice Walker's acclaimed novel as well as the hit musical stage play will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12. The film will also be ready to own digitally on January 16. Torn apart from her sister Nettie (Halle Bailey) and her children, Celie (Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut, reprising her 2005 role from Broadway) faces many hardships in her life, including an abusive husband simply called Mister (Colman Domingo). With the support of sultry singer Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson) and stand-her-ground stepdaughter Sofia (Danielle Brooks, Tony-nominated for the role on Broadway), Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood. The Color Purple (2023) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Color Purple (2023) - Blu-ray Both Blu-ray editions feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and bonus materials are as follows: “The Color Purple” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Creating The Color Purple: A Bold New Take on the Beloved Classic Join the director, Blitz Bazawule, filmmakers and cast on their high-stakes, high intensity, heart-stopping, and awe-inspiring odyssey to bring Alice Walker’s beloved novel to life. Hell Yes! The Iconic Characters of The Color Purple The cast, producer Oprah Winfrey, and director Blitz Bazawule explore the characters – their personalities and intricate interpersonal dynamics, as well as their relatability and lasting impact – and how the actors connected and grew as performers. In The Flow: Creating The Color Purple’s Biggest Musical Moments Rehearsal footage reveals what it took director Blitz Bazawule, producer Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones, the cast, and the music team to push through the stumbles and missteps and hone all the rough edges to get each musical number exactly right. A Story For Me: The Legacy of The Color Purple The cast and filmmakers discuss the importance of Alice Walker’s novel – its timelessness and how it has touched so many, from book to landmark 1985 film to 2005 Broadway musical – and what it means for them to be a part of this bold new film. Pre-orders for The Color Purple (2023) are live and hit stores on March 12thPosted Mon Jan 15, 2024 at 09:50 AM PST by: -
Disney's Wish Enchants 4K UHD Walmart SteelBook and Blu-ray on March 12Celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary with the animated musical/comedy Wish arriving on 4K Walmart Exclusive SteelBook and Blu-ray on March 12. The press release is not clear if there is a non-exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray, however. Digital will be available January 23. In this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things happen. Wish - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive SteelBook Wish - Blu-ray A Dolby Atmos soundtrack come equipped on the 4K UHD Blu-ray and bonus materials include: Sing Along With The MovieSing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. Featurette: Once Upon A StudioBeloved characters from Disney Animation’s 100 years come together for an unforgettable reunion. 100 Years In The Making – The Inside story on the making of Wish What Makes Disney, DisneyLearn what makes a Disney film and its characters so distinct, memorable and beloved. Discover how Asha and WISH are quintessentially Disney — from the extraordinary challenges Asha must overcome, to the magical, Kingdom of Rosa The Wish EquationWhat is a wish? Join the filmmakers for a surprising conversation as they break down the "Wish Equation," discuss the "rules of magic," and describe the role music plays in Disney films. Then hear Julia Michaels' own original demo of "This Wish." Looking Backward To Go ForwardWalk the aisles of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library as the filmmakers "draw" inspiration from 100 years of animation. Learn about the "Pinocchio test," and how Wish's design blends new technology with classic techniques. Where Dreams And Reality CollideDiscover the times and places that were the inspiration for Rosas and helped build the world of this original fairy tale. Asha Means WishLearn all about Asha, from her inspired design to her boundless determination and generosity. Uncover the subtle symbolism in her jewelry, and dive into her dancing skills. See how she’s imperfectly perfect and what makes her a memorable Disney hero. The Return Of The Disney VillainYou'll love to hate King Magnifico when you uncover his secrets. Find out what makes him the classic Disney villain — and why he doesn't wear a crown. Star Is BornUncover early concept drawings to see how Star evolved into Asha's lovable wish facilitator. Learn about Star's sparkles, and why Star can communicate with Asha and the other characters. Those Who Stand Beside MeLearn more about Asha's closest allies, Dahlia and Valentino. Find out which of Snow White's seven companions served as inspiration for Dahlia, and how Valentino breaks one of the rules of Disney animals. When Wishes Come TrueGet to know the kids inside the filmmakers as the creators of WISH reflect on what Disney movies meant to them growing up, and what it's like being part of the Disney legacy today. Featurette: WISH D-ClassifiedWISH is filled with references and nods to other Disney films from the studio's 100-year legacy. From hidden Mickeys to more subtle tributes, you may have caught many of them, but check out this "D-Classified” piece for ones you may have missed. Featurette: OuttakesStep inside the recording booth with the brilliant and talented actors of WISH for some creative fun as they bring their characters to life. Featurette: Deleted Song “A Wish Worth Making”Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce this poignant song sung by Saba Sabino (voiced by Victor Garber) expressing what it’s like to be reunited with your one true wish. Deleted Scenes – Check out some scenes that didn't make the Final Cut. Magnifico's Secret The Wishing Tree To Rosas Finding Flazino Valentino Is A Star Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics. At All Costs This Wish I’m A Star This Is The Thanks I Get?! Knowing What I Know Now This Wish (Reprise) Pre-orders for Wish should be available soon. Included below is the full press release: “AN INSTANT DISNEY CLASSIC”– Sabina Graves, Gizmodo Be The First To Bring Home The Magic!Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is Available to BuyOnly at Digital Retailers on January 23 and Arriveson 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 12Includes All-New Documentary, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes,Deleted Song AND a Sing-Along Version With On-Screen Lyrics BURBANK, CA (January 11, 2024) – A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney, and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish will soon be available for families to enjoy at home. Fans can enjoy a sing-along movie version, never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes when the film becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 23 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD March 12.A heartwarming and magical story, Wish has been described as “Wondrous” (Sabina Graves, Gizmodo), “Enchanting” (Kristen Lopez, The Wrap) and “more than a film. It’s a love letter to the art of dreaming and the power of hope” (Kevin Fenix, The Illuminerdi).Film SynopsisIn this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things happen. Bonus Features* Sing Along With The MovieSing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. Featurette: Once Upon A StudioBeloved characters from Disney Animation’s 100 years come together for an unforgettable reunion. 100 Years In The Making – The Inside story on the making of Wish What Makes Disney, DisneyLearn what makes a Disney film and its characters so distinct, memorable and beloved. Discover how Asha and WISH are quintessentially Disney — from the extraordinary challenges Asha must overcome, to the magical, Kingdom of Rosa The Wish EquationWhat is a wish? Join the filmmakers for a surprising conversation as they break down the "Wish Equation," discuss the "rules of magic," and describe the role music plays in Disney films. Then hear Julia Michaels' own original demo of "This Wish." Looking Backward To Go ForwardWalk the aisles of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library as the filmmakers "draw" inspiration from 100 years of animation. Learn about the "Pinocchio test," and how Wish's design blends new technology with classic techniques. Where Dreams And Reality CollideDiscover the times and places that were the inspiration for Rosas and helped build the world of this original fairy tale. Asha Means WishLearn all about Asha, from her inspired design to her boundless determination and generosity. Uncover the subtle symbolism in her jewelry, and dive into her dancing skills. See how she’s imperfectly perfect and what makes her a memorable Disney hero. The Return Of The Disney VillainYou'll love to hate King Magnifico when you uncover his secrets. Find out what makes him the classic Disney villain — and why he doesn't wear a crown. Star Is BornUncover early concept drawings to see how Star evolved into Asha's lovable wish facilitator. Learn about Star's sparkles, and why Star can communicate with Asha and the other characters. Those Who Stand Beside MeLearn more about Asha's closest allies, Dahlia and Valentino. Find out which of Snow White's seven companions served as inspiration for Dahlia, and how Valentino breaks one of the rules of Disney animals. When Wishes Come TrueGet to know the kids inside the filmmakers as the creators of WISH reflect on what Disney movies meant to them growing up, and what it's like being part of the Disney legacy today. Featurette: WISH D-ClassifiedWISH is filled with references and nods to other Disney films from the studio's 100-year legacy. From hidden Mickeys to more subtle tributes, you may have caught many of them, but check out this "D-Classified” piece for ones you may have missed. Featurette: OuttakesStep inside the recording booth with the brilliant and talented actors of WISH for some creative fun as they bring their characters to life. Featurette: Deleted Song “A Wish Worth Making”Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce this poignant song sung by Saba Sabino (voiced by Victor Garber) expressing what it’s like to be reunited with your one true wish. Deleted Scenes – Check out some scenes that didn't make the Final Cut. Magnifico's Secret The Wishing Tree To Rosas Finding Flazino Valentino Is A Star Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics. At All Costs This Wish I’m A Star This Is The Thanks I Get?! Knowing What I Know Now This Wish (Reprise) *Bonus features may vary by product and retailer Voice CastAriana DeBose as AshaChris Pine as King MagnificoAlan Tudyk as ValentinoAngelique Cabral as Queen AmayaVictor Garber as SabinoNatasha Rothwell as SakinaJennifer Kumiyama as DahliaEvan Peters as SimonHarvey Guillén as GaboRamy Youssef as SafiNiko Vargas as HalJon Rudnitsky as DarioDella Saba as BazeemaDirected byChris BuckFawn VeerasunthornProduced byPeter Del VechoJuan Pablo Reyes Lancaster JonesScreenplay byJennifer LeeAllison MooreStory byJennifer LeeChris BuckFawn VeerasunthornAllison MooreOriginal Songs byJulia MichaelsBenjamin RiceOriginal Score Composed byDave MetzgerProduct SpecificationsStreet DateDigital: January 23Physical: March 12Product SKUsDigital: 4K UHD, HD, SDPhysical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVDFeature Run TimeApprox. 95 MinutesRatingU.S. Rated PG* Bonus Material Not RatedAspect RatioDigital: 2.39Physical: 1.85:1U.S. Audio4K Ultra HD: Japanese 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby DigitalBlu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby DigitalDVD: English 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, English AD 2.0 DolbyDigital: English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)U.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Japanese, Spanish, FrenchBlu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDVD: English, English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDigital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Thu Jan 11, 2024 at 12:14 PM PST by:
