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Gareth Edwards' The Creator Arrives on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on December 12Hailed as "the best film of the year" (comicbook.com), Gareth Edwards' science-fiction epic starring John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Janney and Madeleine Yuna Voyles will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on December 12. Digital arrives on November 14. Amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua (John David Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Gemma Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war — and humankind. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory, only to discover the world-ending weapon he’s been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child, in this epic sci-fi action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a screenplay by Edwards and Chris Weitz. The Creator - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Creator - Blu-ray The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital combo pack will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements for both editions include: Bonus Feature* True Love: Making The Creator (55 Mins) Join director Gareth Edwards and crew for nearly an hour look behind the scenes. Hear from actors about the filming experience, and learn about the production's documentary-style approach, the innovative camera and lighting work, and much more. *Bonus features vary by retailer and are exclusive to the Blu-ray Pre-orders for The Creator should be available soon and here is the full press release: “THE BEST SCI-FI FILM OF THE PAST DECADE.”– Brandon Davis, Comicbook.com Be the First to Watch at Home When The CreatorArrives on Digital November 14 and on 4K Ultra HD™,Blu-ray™, and DVD December 12 BURBANK, CA (November 6, 2023) – From Gareth Edwards, the director of Rogue One, comes an action-packed and visually-stunning science-fiction epic that has impressed critics and delighted fans worldwide.From 20th Century Studios, New Regency and Entertainment One comes The Creator. Set 15 years after a nuclear detonation in Los Angeles and a war against artificial intelligence, the film stars John David Washington as an ex-special forces agent recruited to hunt down and kill the mysterious “Creator” and features a bold ensemble cast that includes Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Janney and Madeleine Yuna Voyles.The Creator has been described as “breathtaking” (Forbes), “extraordinarily original” (USA Today) and “the best film of the year” (Comicbook.com) and fans can add it to their digital collection on November 14 when The Creator becomes available at all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango/Vudu with exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content. The film will also be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 12. The 4K release includes Dolby Atmos audio which showcases the heartfelt and moving motion picture score by acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer.Film SynopsisAmidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua (John David Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Gemma Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war — and humankind. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory, only to discover the world-ending weapon he’s been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child, in this epic sci-fi action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a screenplay by Edwards and Chris Weitz.Bonus Feature*True Love: Making The Creator (55 Mins)Join director Gareth Edwards and crew for nearly an hour look behind the scenes. Hear from actors about the filming experience, and learn about the production's documentary-style approach, the innovative camera and lighting work, and much more.*Bonus features vary by retailer and are exclusive to the Blu-rayCastJohn David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Allison JanneyDirected byGareth EdwardsWritten byGareth Edwards, Chris WeitzProduced byGareth Edwards, p.g.a.Kiri HartJim Spencer, p.g.a.Arnon MilchanMusic byHans ZimmerProduct SpecificationsDigital: November 14Physical: December 12Product SKUsDigital: 4K UHD, HD, SDPhysical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVDFeature Run TimeApprox. 133 minutes RatingU.S. Rated PG-13**For violence, some bloody images and strong languageAspect RatioDigital: 2.76:1Physical: 2.76:1Disc Size4K UHD: 66GBBlu-ray: 50GBDVD: 8.5GBU.S. Audio4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby DigitalBlu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby DigitalDVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive AudioDigital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)U.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchBlu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDVD: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDigital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Mon Nov 6, 2023 at 09:27 AM PST by: -
Love Actually 20th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated & Detailed for November 21Richard Curtis' star-studded 2003 rom-com Love Actually will be getting a 20th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on November 21. Funny, irresistible, and heartwarming, Love Actually is the ultimate romantic comedy that follows eight couples whose lives intersect shortly before Christmas. From the makers of Bridget Jones's Diary and Notting Hill, this beloved film is headlined by an incredible roster of stars including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson and more. Take a breathtaking tour of love's delightful twists and turns as you fall under the spell of Love Actually and share the laughs and charm again and again! Love Actually - 20th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital combo pack will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: BONUS FEATURES: Making LOVE ACTUALLY (NEW) Join Writer/Director Richard Curtis along the with cast and crew as they reflect on the making of the film and its legacy 20 years later. Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Richard Curtis The Music of LOVE ACTUALLY with Introductions by Richard Curtis The Storytellers A featurette exploring the film’s main storylines, featuring interviews with the cast discussing their characters and the major elements within each on-screen relationship. Kelly Clarkson “The Trouble with Love is” Music Video Billy Mack “Christmas is All Around” Music Video Feature Commentary with Director Richard Curtis and Actors Hugh Grant, Bill Nighy and Thomas Sangsters Pre-orders should be available any day now and here is the full press release: THE BELOVED HOLIDAY FAVORITE COMES HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON 4K ULTRA HD LOVE ACTUALLY 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION YOURS TO OWN NOVEMBER 21, 2023 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL CODE SYNOPSIS: Funny, irresistible, and heartwarming, Love Actually is the ultimate romantic comedy that follows eight couples whose lives intersect shortly before Christmas. From the makers of Bridget Jones's Diary and Notting Hill, this beloved film is headlined by an incredible roster of stars including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson and more. Take a breathtaking tour of love's delightful twists and turns as you fall under the spell of Love Actually and share the laughs and charm again and again! BONUS FEATURES: Making LOVE ACTUALLY (NEW) Join Writer/Director Richard Curtis along the with cast and crew as they reflect on the making of the film and its legacy 20 years later. Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Richard Curtis The Music of LOVE ACTUALLY with Introductions by Richard Curtis The Storytellers A featurette exploring the film’s main storylines, featuring interviews with the cast discussing their characters and the major elements within each on-screen relationship. Kelly Clarkson “The Trouble with Love is” Music Video Billy Mack “Christmas is All Around” Music Video Feature Commentary with Director Richard Curtis and Actors Hugh Grant, Bill Nighy and Thomas Sangsters Instagram: @uniallaccess X: @UniAllAccess Tiktok: @universalallaccess LOVE ACTUALLY FILMMAKERS: Cast: Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Liam Neeson, Martine McCutcheon, Rowan Atkinson Casting By: Mary Selway CDG Music By: Craig Armstrong Co-Producers: Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin Costume Designer: Joanna Johnston Line Producers: Chris Thompson Production Designer: Jim Clay Director of Photography: Michael Coulter BSC Editor: Nick Moore Produced By: Duncan Kenworthy, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner Written and Directed By: Richard Curtis LOVE ACTUALLY TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K: Street Date: November 21, 2023 Selection Number: 810134946309 (US) Layers: BD 66 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen Rating: R for Sexuality, Nudity and Language Subtitles: English SDH and Latin American Spanish Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) and Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1) Run Time: 02:14:52 ABOUT UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE – www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). UFEG produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms, as well as consumer products, interactive gaming and live entertainment. The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television. UFEG is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Posted Thu Nov 2, 2023 at 02:12 PM PDT by: -
We Give Thanks for New 4K! - November 2023 4K UHD Shopping GuideNow that the scary rush of horror and genre films is over, we can brace ourselves for the impact of a mass holiday-timed releases. We're getting classics we've always wanted on disc, we're getting old favorites seeing their first 4K releases, and we're also getting a whole swath of new releases. The holidays are always a crazy time of year for big exciting releases and November 2023 is no different. Hope you've got some spare change in those couch cushions because this one is going to get pricy. November 2023 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayShopping Guide November 7th - 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases Starting out the month, we're getting everything from one of the best 80s thrillers starring Harrison Ford to a couple of the funniest Christmas comedies ever made. On top of that there are plenty of retail exclusives to get excited for. November 14th - 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases From demonic nuns to classic 70s cinema getting a criterion release to Spielberg's first film (made for television that is) and one of the greatest sports movies ever all are coming to 4K. From true drama classics to big action to one of the silliest YA franchises, there's a lot to get for yourself, or keep in mind when shopping for gifts. November 21st - 4K UHD Releases Things don't slow down much in the third week of the month. We see the return of everyone's favorite killer Jigsaw just in time for your Thanksgiving feast on top of one of Harrison Ford's best films, another Scorsese great, and one of the best WWII prison films along with the second half of the infamous Barbenheimer! November 28th - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases As the final week before the big December holiday shopping push, this frame tends to be the busiest filled with major new releases and tantalizing catalog upgrades. While we're getting some great stuff here, this final weekend of the month is actually a little quiet. But the reason is probably because that first weekend of December is going to be a real wallet-buster. Until then some great horror, science fiction, drama, and thrillers will have to keep you busy. That is it for this month's 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray shopping guide. Keep in mind all release dates are tentative and sometimes titles get bumped back, but then we can see some last-minute additions like last month with Barbie. Until next time, thank you for all of your pre-orders, they go a long way towards keeping our little show up and running.Posted Wed Nov 1, 2023 at 09:42 AM PDT by: -
Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo Races to 4K and Blu-ray from Sony on November 7Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo based on a true story and starring David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner and Djimon Hounsou will part itself on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 7. The film is on digital/on demand now. SteelBook fans will need to put the pedal to the metal and head on over to Best Buy (4K) and Walmart. Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within. Gran Turismo - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Gran Turismo - Blu-ray The 4K UHD Blu-ray will have Dolby Atmos soundtracks and bonus features for the Blu-rays include: 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL EXTRAS Special Features: Deleted & Extended Scenes The Engine: Driving the Visuals The Pit Crew: Action and Stunts The Garage: The Amazing Automobiles The Plan: The True Story of Jann Mardenborough The Wheels: The Fast-Acting Cast Here are some of the retailer exclusives coming our way: Gran Turismo - Best Buy 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Gran Turismo - Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook Pre-orders for Gran Turismo on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are up now and here is the full press release: EXPERIENCE THE TRIUMPH OF AN UNDERDOG: "GRAN TURISMO: BASED ON A TRUE STORY" SPEEDS INTO YOUR LIVING ROOM “THE FEEL-GOOD MOVIE OF THE YEAR!” - Shawn Edwards / FOX TV KANSAS CITY AVAILABLE ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ & DVD NOVEMBER 7ON DIGITAL NOW SYNOPSIS Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within. SPECIAL FEATURES 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL EXTRAS Special Features: Deleted & Extended Scenes The Engine: Driving the Visuals The Pit Crew: Action and Stunts The Garage: The Amazing Automobiles The Plan: The True Story of Jann Mardenborough The Wheels: The Fast-Acting Cast Blu-ray™, 4K UHD and DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions. CAST AND CREW Directed by: Neill BlomkampProduced by: Doug Belgrad, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Dana BrunettiScreenplay by: Jason Hall and Zach BaylinStory by: Jason Hall and Alex TseBased on: The Play Station Studios Video GameExecutive Producers: Matthew Hirsch, Jason Hall, Kazunori Yamauchi, Hermen HulstCast: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner and Djimon Hounsou SPECS Run Time: Approx. 134 Mins.Rating: PG-13. Intense Action and Some Strong Language 4K UHD: 2160p Ultra High Definition / 1,90:1 • Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), French (Doublé au Québec) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) – Audio Description Tracks 5/1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • ColorBlu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 1.90:1 • Audio: English & French (Doublé au Québec) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • ColorDVD: 1.90:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English & French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish, English - Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital, French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Track Dolby Surround • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • ColorPosted Mon Oct 23, 2023 at 10:52 AM PDT by: -
4K & Blu-ray Disc News Round-up: The Special Barbenheimer EditionThe month started off a little slow, but the announcements sure have picked up some steam in the last little while. In case you have missed any of those, here is a greatest hits compilation of what's coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in the coming weeks. But as always, keep an eye on our release calendars for more goodies that may not be covered below. The biggest (and certainly pink-est) movie of the year so far is Greta Gerwig's Barbie - which arrives on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray in a few days on October 17. You can read all about that release announcement in our coverage here. We obviously have to follow that announcement with Christopher Nolan's explosive Oppenheimer. Look for that film on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 21. On December 5, the final adventure for Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will hit home video. There will be a Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray, Best Buy Exclusive 4K UHD SteelBook, and a Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray that includes an enamel pin. The Criterion Collection has announced their Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray releases for January 2024. This month includes Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 and Dee Rees' Mudbound on Blu-ray, Danny Boyle's Trainspotting, and John Sayles's Lone Star on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and 4K upgrades of Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy and Joel and Ethan Coen's Blood Simple. Paramount's animated hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem will be available on Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and 4K UHD SteelBook on December 12 just in time for the holiday season. Pizza is not included, however. Randall Park's critically-acclaimed comedy Shortcomings from Sony Pictures Classics is now available for purchase. The film stars Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, and Ally Maki and is from a screenplay by Adrian Tomine. And Universal's The Last Voyage of the Demeter - a different spin on Bram Stoker's Dracula - has also sailed to Blu-ray. Both are available now. Sony's dramedy The Miracle Club is coming to Blu-ray only on November 7. Of the film set in 1967 stars Laura Linney, Kathy Bates and Maggie Smith. Rob Reiner's classic Stand By Me based on the novella by Stephen King is getting a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook this winter. The release will be available on December 5. Lionsgate's Expend4bles has been dated and detailed for 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releasing November 21. There will be a Best Buy exclusive SteelBook, Amazon exclusive with a bonus disc of supplements are, and a Walmart exclusive SteelBook with the four films in the franchise (so far). Read all about that here. Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple as well as James Cameron's Titanic are getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray upgrade, with the latter also getting a limited edition collector's set with some swag. Both of these iconic classics will be available December 5. Jigsaw is back with a vengeance in Saw X starring Tobin Bell - bringing some of his most twisted games yet to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 21. This one is definitely not for the squeamish and you can get the full details about those releases here. German label Turbine has 4K UHD SteelBooks for both Renfield and Pearl coming in December. Those should be available for pre-order now and will have Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos. Rob Reiner's When Harry Met Sally has a 4K Limited Edition Mediabook coming and Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is also getting a few Mediabooks. Read about those here. That's all we have for now so take care and have a great weekend!Posted Thu Oct 19, 2023 at 10:16 AM PDT by: -
Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Goes Four 4K UHD Mediabooks Over the LineWe were somewhere around Barstow, near the desert, when the 4K UHD Dolby Vision took hold... The greatest drug-fueled road trip that goes nowhere comedy, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas scores four new 3-Disc Mediabooks from Germany's Turbine Medien. Complete with Dolby Vision HDR (and HDR10), Turbine offers up four unique and damned cool-looking Mediabook cover options as well as hours of new and archival bonus features to dig through. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover ALimited to 666 Units Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover BLimited to 666 Units Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover CLimited to 444 Units Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover DLimited to 555 Units Bonus material: Director's Cut with full dubbing for the first time German premiere of the documentary GONZO - THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. HUNTER S. THOMPSON on a bonus Blu- ray Audio commentary by director Terry Gilliam Interviews with actor Benicio Del Toro, producer Laila Nabulsi, cinematographer Nicola Pecorini and others Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Terry Gilliam Featurette Spotlight on Location Behind the Scenes EPK interviews with Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro and Terry Gilliam Trailers and TV spots Extensive storyboard and production design galleries 56-page book section on the background and history of the film by Christoph N. Kellerbach Technical Specifications: Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (2160p24 4K Ultra HD) with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, 2.35:1 (1080p24 Full HD), GONZO: 1.78:1 (1080p24 Full HD) Language/Sound: German DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Subtitles: German, English, German for the Hearing Impaired, English for the Hearing Impaired Runtime: 118 minutes All four of these Mediabooks drop on October 26th and are up for pre-order!Posted Thu Oct 19, 2023 at 06:33 AM PDT by: -
Expend4bles Aims for 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases on November 21Expend4bles starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Megan Fox, Dolph Lundgren, and many more will land on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 21 - with a few retailer-exclusive products. Exclusives include a 4K Best Buy SteelBook, 4K Amazon edition with a bonus disc and lenticular artwork, plus all four films together in a 4K/Blu-ray SteelBook available only at Walmart. The film is in theaters and on digital/on-demand now. A new generation of stars is added to the adrenaline-fueled adventure of The Expendables as action legends Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture are joined for the first time by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Andy Garcia. As the highly skilled mercenaries take on an arms dealer and his private army with every weapon they can get their hands on, the new recruits bring daring styles and tactics that give “new blood” a whole new meaning. Expend4bles - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Expend4bles - Blu-ray The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will have Dolby Atmos soundtracks and bonus features include: Audio Commentary with Director Scott Waugh Bigger, Bolder, Badder: The Expendables in Action More Than a Team: New Blood Meets Old Blood Theatrical Trailer Expend4bles - Best Buy 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Expend4bles - Amazon Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Amazon 4K exclusive features lenticular artwork plus a bonus disc with additional features: We Get the Job Done: Breaking Down the Fighting Styles (Exclusive) Costuming The Expendables (Exclusive) The retailer exclusives aren't done yet - Walmart throws their name in the hat with a 4-Film 4K UHD SteelBook The Expendables - 4-Film Collection 4K UHD Walmart Exclusive SteelBook Pre-orders for Expend4bles on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will be available soon and here is the full press release: Now In Theaters, On Digital & On Demand Available to Own on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ & DVD on November 21 from Lionsgate® 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $42.99 Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital SRP: $39.99 DVD SRP: $29.96 AMAZON EXCLUSIVE 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $42.99 BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE SteelBook® 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $42.99 WALMART EXCLUSIVE SteelBook® 4-Film Collection 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $69.99 Old blood meets new blood in this action-packed, R-rated sequel featuring an all-star lineup, available to own at home on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, Blu-ray + DVD + Digital, and DVD, plus an Amazon exclusive release with lenticular artwork and exclusive bonus materials, a Best Buy exclusive SteelBook®, and a Walmart exclusive SteelBook® Collection featuring all four of The Expendables films, on November 21 from Lionsgate. Expend4bles is now in theaters, On Digital, and On Demand. The 4K transfer for Expend4bles features all the hard-hitting action in stunning Dolby Vision HDR with a room-shaking Dolby Atmos audio mix. All formats are loaded with behind-the-scenes special features and an audio commentary from director Scott Waugh. The Amazon-exclusive release features two additional special features not available anywhere else that dive deep into the bone-crunching fight choreography and the styling behind the badass look of The Expendables team members. And finally, the complete pulse-racing action of all four films will be included in an exclusive SteelBook® Collection when The Expendables, The Expendables 2, The Expendables 3, and Expend4bles arrive together on November 21 only at Walmart. A new generation of stars is added to the adrenaline-fueled adventure of The Expendables as action legends Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture are joined for the first time by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Andy Garcia. As the highly skilled mercenaries take on an arms dealer and his private army with every weapon they can get their hands on, the new recruits bring daring styles and tactics that give “new blood” a whole new meaning. EXPEND4BLES - 4K ULTRA HD SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL FEATURES Aspect Ratio: 16x9 (2.39:1) Resolution: 2160p High Definition, Dolby Vision HDR Audio: English Dolby Atmos English Descriptive Audio Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio French 5.1 Dolby Audio Subtitles: Spanish French SDH: English Captions: None Disc Format: 1BD100 Region: N/A Special Features: Audio Commentary with Director Scott Waugh Bigger, Bolder, Badder: The Expendables in Action More Than a Team: New Blood Meets Old Blood Theatrical Trailer EXPEND4BLES - BLU-RAY SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL FEATURES Aspect Ratio: 16x9 (2.39:1) Resolution: 1080p 23.98 High Definition Audio: English Dolby Atmos English Descriptive Audio Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio French 5.1 Dolby Audio Subtitles: Spanish French SDH: English Captions: None Disc Format: 1BD50 Region: A Special Features: Audio Commentary with Director Scott Waugh Bigger, Bolder, Badder: The Expendables in Action More Than a Team: New Blood Meets Old Blood Theatrical Trailer EXPEND4BLES – 4K ULTRA HD SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL FEATURES (WITH AMAZON EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY DISC) Aspect Ratio: 16x9 (2.39:1) Resolution: 2160p High Definition, Dolby Vision HDR Audio: English Dolby Atmos English Descriptive Audio Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio French 5.1 Dolby Audio Subtitles: Spanish French SDH: English Captions: None Disc Format: 1BD100 Region: N/A Special Features: We Get the Job Done: Breaking Down the Fighting Styles (Exclusive) Costuming The Expendables (Exclusive) Audio Commentary with Director Scott Waugh Bigger, Bolder, Badder: The Expendables in Action More Than a Team: New Blood Meets Old Blood Theatrical Trailer EXPEND4BLES - DVD SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL FEATURES Aspect Ratio: 16x9 (2.39:1) Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio English Descriptive Audio Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio French 5.1 Dolby Audio Subtitles: Spanish French SDH: English Captions: None Disc Format: 1DVD9 Region: 1 Special Features: Audio Commentary with Director Scott Waugh Bigger, Bolder, Badder: The Expendables in Action More Than a Team: New Blood Meets Old Blood Theatrical Trailer Lionsgate and Millennium Media present, a Nu Boyana Studios and Templeton Media production, in association with Grobman Films, in association with Media Capital Technologies. Directed by: Scott Waugh Screenplay by: Kurt Wimmer & Tad Daggerhart and Max Adams Story by: Spenser Cohen and Kurt Wimmer & Tad Daggerhart Based On: Characters Created by David Callaham Cast: Jason Statham, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Randy Couture, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, with Andy Garcia, and Sylvester StallonePosted Tue Oct 17, 2023 at 04:02 PM PDT by: -
Steven Spielberg's Multi-Oscar Nominated The Color Purple Comes to 4K UHD December 5thAhead of the upcoming musical remake, Steven Spielberg's Oscar-nominated classic comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to help celebrate Warner Bros. 100th. Warner Bros. certainly is keeping the 100th Anniversary celebration rolling giving collectors a 4K upgrade of Spielberg's classic drama. With an all-star cast including Danny Glover as well as Woopie Golberg's breakout role and the first acting turn from Oprah Winfrey. We don't have full specs, and we don't know the final audio format or HDR grade, but given it's Spielberg, it's sure to look and sound incredible. Here's the show as we know it: The Color Purple - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Color Purple Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features: Conversations with the Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple Cultivating a Classic: The Making of The Color Purple The Color Purple: The Musical Teaser #1 Teaser #2 Trailer Now up for pre-order, we don't see any U.S. retailer exclusives yet, but this being a Warner Bros. title, I imagine a more interesting release will be seen in the U.K. Here's the full pre-order: THE COLOR PURPLECOMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL THE ACCLAIMED FILM WHICH WAS NOMINATED FOR11 ACADEMY AWARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) Purchase the film on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital on December 5th Burbank, Calif., October 17, 2023 – As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, the epic coming-of-age period drama The Color Purple from Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg (Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time this December. On December 5th The Color Purple will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. The film was directed by Spielberg from a screenplay by Menno Meyjes and is based on Alice Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The Color Purple stars Danny Glover, Adolph Caesar, Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong, Whoopi Goldberg in her breakthrough role, and Oprah Winfrey in her film debut. The film was produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Spielberg, and Quincy Jones. The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Actress (Whoopi Goldberg), Best Supporting Actress (Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey), Best Screenplay – Based on Material from Another Medium, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. The Color Purple will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc for $33.99 SRP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version of the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film. Fans can also own The Color Purple in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on December 5. About the FilmAcademy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey star in director Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple.From 1909 to 1949, Celie, a Southern Black woman, gradually gains self-respect as she strives to educate herself and to find love--despite an abusive spouse and a society biased against her race and her sex. The Color Purple Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features: Conversations with the Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple Cultivating a Classic: The Making of The Color Purple The Color Purple: The Musical Teaser #1 Teaser #2 Trailer The Color Purple Digital release following previously released and new special features: Conversations with the Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple Cultivating a Classic: The Making of The Color Purple The Color Purple: The Musical Teaser #1 Teaser #2 Trailer The Color Purple: A Bold New Take – featurette on the 2023 The Color Purple film BASICSPRODUCT ERPThe Color Purple Ultra HD $33.99 The Color PurpleUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish – Latin, Spanish - Castilian, Parisian FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish – Latin, Spanish – Castilian, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 153 minutesRating: PG-13Physical Street Date: December 5Digital Street Date: December 5Posted Tue Oct 17, 2023 at 12:14 PM PDT by: -
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Detonates 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray November 21stThe other half of the iconic Barbenheimer summer theater phenomena finally comes home to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray November 21st. We're building listings right now but here's the full press release for all the details - frustratingly it looks like Nolan is keeping to DTS-HD MA 5.1 instead of opting for a bigger more explosive audio format like Atmos or DTS:X So far we haven't seen any retailer exclusives pop up yet, that traditional Best Buy SteelBook now is a big question mark given the limited sell through timeframe with their exit from disc movies. Oppen Heimer isn't up for pre-order yet but we imagine it will be soon. We also don't have Blu-ray cover art yet so for now we've only built out our 4K listing but rest assured for the 1080p people out there, a standard Blu-ray is coming too. Oppenheimer - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray OVER THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF OPPENHEIMER* NOW I AM BECOME DEATH - The cast, crew and producers join Christopher Nolan in sharing the personal stories that made them passionate about the project's ambitious design for bridging multiple genres. THE LUMINARIES - OPPENHEIMER's all-star cast discusses how they synthesize the script's dramatic narrative with the real lives of historical figures to embody their complex characters. THE MANHATTAN PROJECT - To visualize Oppenheimer's ability to see different dimensions and to recreate the historic Trinity test, filmmakers developed unique techniques to craft stunning effects without using CGI. THE DEVIL OF DETAILS - A look at how production designer Ruth De Jong and team recreated the entire town of Los Alamos with period-accurate props, spectacular sets and painstaking attention to authenticity. WALKING A MILE - Costume and makeup craftspeople populate OPPENHEIMER's immersive environments with iconic figures by utilizing thousands of pieces of clothing and cutting-edge prosthetic applications. CAN YOU HEAR MUSIC? - Working closely with Christopher Nolan, Ludwig Göransson composes a deeply personal, historically expansive score ranging from the organic to the alien to accompany the visual landscape. WE CAN PERFORM THIS MIRACLE - Christopher Nolan's closest collaborators demonstrate how his artistic vision creates camaraderie that drives his talented crew to continue breaking new ground in filmmaking. TRAILERS INNOVATIONS IN FILM: 65MM BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM IN OPPENHEIMER - FotoKem opens the door to its film labs, where new technologies are invented for using color and black & white 65mm film to visualize OPPENHEIMER's dual timelines while pushing the format further forward. MEET THE PRESS Q&A PANEL: OPPENHEIMER - Chuck Todd moderates a conversation where Christopher Nolan, author Kai Bird, and physicists Dr. Kip Thorne, Dr. Thom Mason and Dr. Carlo Rovelli reflect on the fascinating science and doomsday concerns OPPENHEIMER illustrates onscreen. TO END ALL WAR: OPPENHEIMER & THE ATOMIC BOMB - Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria. Here's the full press release for all the gory technical details: ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S $942 MILLION GLOBAL BLOCKBUSTER EVENTPREMIERES AT HOME GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE CAST AND FILMMAKERSWITH MORE THAN THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES THAT TAKE YOUBEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MAKING OF THIS EPIC FILM “ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE CENTURY”– CHICAGO SUN-TIMES YOURS TO OWNON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ & DIGITAL NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Universal City, California, October 17, 2023 – From celebrated writer and director Christopher Nolan comes the must-see cinematic masterpiece about the man and the moment that changed the world forever. As it continues its dominant global box-office run, OPPENHEIMER will be available to own just in time for the holidays on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, & Digital on November 21, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Delve deeper into the unparalleled filmmaking behind OPPENHEIMER with an extensive collection of special features, including the global debut of “The Story of Our Time: The Making of Oppenheimer.” This 70+ minute immersive piece showcases exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and extensive interviews with Nolan and his creative collaborators, offering unrestricted access inside the process, performances, effects, music and artistry responsible for this extraordinary film. Additional features include the NBC News companion documentary, “To End All War: Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb,” as well as a “Trinity Anniversary Panel Discussion” featuring a panel moderated by Emmy® -winning journalist Chuck Todd, with Christopher Nolan, Nobel® Prize winner Dr. Kip Throne; world-renowned physicist Dr. Carlo Rovelli; Dr. Thom Mason, director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory; and Kai Bird, the Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, on which the film is based. Watch Nolan’s cinematic vision come alive on 4K Ultra HD with vibrant visuals, four-times-sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and multi-channel audio that delivers an enveloping sound. Plus, the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs are uniquely designed to include mixed 2.20 and 1.78 aspect ratios that enables viewers to experience the shift in aspect ratio as viewed in select theatrical locations, for the ultimate in-home viewing. Written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan, OPPENHEIMER, thrusts audiences into the mind of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), whose landmark work as the director of the Manhattan Project’s Los Alamos Laboratory created the first atomic bomb. An unprecedented cinematic event, OPPENHEIMER features an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Oscar® winner1 Matt Damon, Oscar® nominee2 Robert Downey Jr., Oscar® nominee3 Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, and Oscar® winners Casey Affleck4, Rami Malek5 and Kenneth Branagh6. The film was produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan. Nolan’s films, including Oppenheimer, Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $6 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars® and 36 nominations, including two Best Picture nominations. Nolan’s creative production team includes Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema, Production Designer Ruth De Jong, Editor Jennifer Lame, Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick, Visual Effects Supervisor Andrew Jackson and Special Effects Supervisor Scott Fisher. The score is composed by Oscar® winner7 Ludwig Göransson.OVER THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF OPPENHEIMER* NOW I AM BECOME DEATH - The cast, crew and producers join Christopher Nolan in sharing the personal stories that made them passionate about the project's ambitious design for bridging multiple genres. THE LUMINARIES - OPPENHEIMER's all-star cast discusses how they synthesize the script's dramatic narrative with the real lives of historical figures to embody their complex characters. THE MANHATTAN PROJECT - To visualize Oppenheimer's ability to see different dimensions and to recreate the historic Trinity test, filmmakers developed unique techniques to craft stunning effects without using CGI. THE DEVIL OF DETAILS - A look at how production designer Ruth De Jong and team recreated the entire town of Los Alamos with period-accurate props, spectacular sets and painstaking attention to authenticity. WALKING A MILE - Costume and makeup craftspeople populate OPPENHEIMER's immersive environments with iconic figures by utilizing thousands of pieces of clothing and cutting-edge prosthetic applications. CAN YOU HEAR MUSIC? - Working closely with Christopher Nolan, Ludwig Göransson composes a deeply personal, historically expansive score ranging from the organic to the alien to accompany the visual landscape. WE CAN PERFORM THIS MIRACLE - Christopher Nolan's closest collaborators demonstrate how his artistic vision creates camaraderie that drives his talented crew to continue breaking new ground in filmmaking. TRAILERS INNOVATIONS IN FILM: 65MM BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM IN OPPENHEIMER - FotoKem opens the door to its film labs, where new technologies are invented for using color and black & white 65mm film to visualize OPPENHEIMER's dual timelines while pushing the format further forward. MEET THE PRESS Q&A PANEL: OPPENHEIMER - Chuck Todd moderates a conversation where Christopher Nolan, author Kai Bird, and physicists Dr. Kip Thorne, Dr. Thom Mason and Dr. Carlo Rovelli reflect on the fascinating science and doomsday concerns OPPENHEIMER illustrates onscreen. TO END ALL WAR: OPPENHEIMER & THE ATOMIC BOMB - Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria. *Also available on participating Digital platformsFor more information on OPPENHEIMER, please visit:FILMMAKERSWritten for the Screen and Directed By: Christopher NolanCast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck with Rami Malek and Kenneth BranaghMusic By: Ludwig GöranssonCostume Designer: Ellen MirojnickEditor: Jennifer Lame ACEProduction Designer: Ruth De JongDirector of Photography: Hoyte Van Hoytema ASC, FSF, NSCExecutive Producers: J. David Wargo, James Woods, Thomas HayslipProduced By: Emma Thomas p.g.a, Charles Roven p.g.a, Christopher Nolan p.g.aBased on the Book: “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:Street Date: November 21, 2023 UPC Number: 191329253120 (US) / 191329253144 (CDN)Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: Mixed 2.20 and 1.78Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and languageLanguages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American SpanishSound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)Film Run Time: 3 hours TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:Street Date: November 21, 2023UPC Number: 191329253045 (US) / 191329253052 (CDN)Layers: BD 50Aspect Ratio: Mixed 2.20 and 1.78Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and languageLanguages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American SpanishSound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)Film Run Time: 3 hoursPosted Tue Oct 17, 2023 at 06:04 AM PDT by: -
Criterion Kicks Off 2024 with New 4K UHD and Blu-ray Upgrades and DebutsCriterion's January titles include Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 and Dee Rees' Mudbound on Blu-ray, Danny Boyle's Trainspotting, and John Sayles's Lone Star on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and 4K upgrades of Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy and Joel and Ethan Coen's Blood Simple. Up first on January 2 comes Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut. The Apu Trilogy - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray A breathtaking milestone that brought India into the golden age of international art-house film, Satyajit Ray’s The Apu Trilogy follows one indelible character, a free-spirited child in rural Bengal who matures into an adolescent urban student and, finally, a sensitive man of the world. Ray’s delicate masterworks—Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road), Aparajito (The Unvanquished), and Apur Sansar (The World of Apu)—based on two books by Bibhutibhusan Banerjee, were shot over the course of five years, and each stands on its own as a tender, visually radiant journey. These films—which have risen from the ashes in meticulously reconstructed restorations, after the original negatives were burned in a fire—are among the most achingly beautiful, richly humane movies ever made. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • 4K digital restorations of all three films, undertaken in collaboration with the Academy Film Archive at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and L’Immagine Ritrovata, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks • Three 4K UHD discs of the films and three Blu-rays with the films and special features • Audio recordings from 1958 of director Satyajit Ray reading his essay “A Long Time on the Little Road” and in conversation with film historian Gideon Bachmann • Interviews with actors Soumitra Chatterjee, Shampa Srivastava, and Sharmila Tagore; camera assistant Soumendu Roy; and film writer Ujjal Chakraborty • Making “The Apu Trilogy”: Satyajit Ray’s Epic Debut, a video essay by Ray biographer Andrew Robinson • “The Apu Trilogy”: A Closer Look, a program featuring filmmaker, producer, and teacher Mamoun Hassan • Excerpts from the 2003 documentary The Song of the Little Road, featuring composer Ravi Shankar • The Creative Person: “Satyajit Ray,” a 1967 documentary short by James Beveridge, featuring interviews with Ray, several of his actors, members of his creative team, and film critic Chidananda Das Gupta • Footage of Ray receiving an honorary Oscar in 1992 • Programs on the restorations by filmmaker Kogonada • PLUS: Essays by critics Terrence Rafferty and Girish Shambu, as well as a selection of Ray’s storyboards for Pather Panchali Joel and Ethan Coen's Blood Simple will also lend on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 9. Blood Simple - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Joel and Ethan Coen’s career-long darkly comic road trip through misfit America began with this razor-sharp, hard-boiled neonoir set somewhere in Texas, where a sleazy bar owner releases a torrent of violence with one murderous thought. Actor M. Emmet Walsh looms over the proceedings as a slippery private eye with a yellow suit, a cowboy hat, and no moral compass, and Frances McDormand’s cunning debut performance set her on the road to stardom. The tight scripting and inventive style that have marked the Coens’ work for decades are all here in their first film, in which cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld abandons black-and-white chiaroscuro for neon signs and jukebox colors that combine with Carter Burwell’s haunting score to lurid and thrilling effect. Blending elements from pulp fiction and low-budget horror flicks, Blood Simple reinvented the film noir for a new generation, marking the arrival of a filmmaking ensemble that would transform the American independent cinema scene. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Restored 4K digital transfer, approved by cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld and filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Conversation between Sonnenfeld and the Coens about the film’s look, featuring Telestrator video illustrations Conversation between author Dave Eggers and the Coens about the film’s production, from inception to release Interviews with composer Carter Burwell, sound editor Skip Lievsay, and actors Frances McDormand and M. Emmet Walsh Trailers English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by novelist and critic Nathaniel RichCover by Michael Boland John Sayles's Lone Star will arrive on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 16. Lone Star - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray A keen observer of America’s social fabric, writer-director John Sayles uncovers the haunted past buried beneath a small Texas border town in this sprawling neowestern mystery. When a skeleton is discovered in the desert, lawman Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper), son of a legendary local sheriff, begins an investigation that will have profound implications both for him personally and for all of Rio County, a place still reckoning with its history of racial violence. Sayles’s masterful film—novelistic in its intricacy and featuring a brilliant ensemble cast, including Joe Morton, Elizabeth Peña, and Kris Kristofferson—quietly subverts national mythmaking and lays bare the fault lines of life at the border. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director John Sayles and director of photography Stuart Dryburgh, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack New conversation between Sayles and filmmaker Gregory Nava New interview with Dryburgh Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by scholar Domino Renee PerezNew cover by Jacob Phillips The boxed set - Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 - on Blu-ray on January 23. Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 - The Criterion Collection In the revolutionary first decade of her filmmaking career, Chantal Akerman devoted herself to nothing less than the total resculpting of cinematic time and space. Journeying between Europe and New York City, Akerman forged a highly personal style that fuses avant-garde influences with deeply human expressions of alienation, desire, and displacement—themes that she would explore in a series of increasingly ambitious shorts, documentaries, and features, including the towering Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. With immersive rhythms that render the most minute details momentous, these landmarks of twentieth-century art continue to reveal new ways of experiencing cinema and framing reality. THREE-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration of Les rendez-vous d’Anna and 2K digital restorations of Saute ma ville; L’enfant aimé, ou Je joue à être une femme mariée; La chambre; Hotel Monterey; Le 15/8; Je tu il elle; Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles; and News from Home, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks Hanging Out Yonkers, an unfinished film from 1973 by Chantal Akerman Film-school tests New program on Akerman featuring critic B. Ruby Rich New visual essay on Akerman featuring archival interviews with the director Autour de “Jeanne Dielman,” a documentary made during the filming of Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, shot by actor Sami Frey and edited by Agnès Ravez and Akerman Interviews with Akerman, cinematographer Babette Mangolte, actors Aurore Clément and Delphine Seyrig, and Akerman’s mother, Natalia Appreciation by filmmaker Ira Sachs PLUS: An essay and notes on the films by critic Beatrice Loayza On January 30, Dee Rees' Mudbound will be available on Blu-ray. Mudbound - The Criterion Collection In the Mississippi Delta of the 1940s, two farming families—one of white landholders, one of Black tenant farmers—are bound by the unforgiving soil they share as they struggle to survive amid the upheavals of World War II and the poisonous hatred of the Jim Crow South. Each family sends a young man off to battle; when they return home, scarred, and find a common bond, the community is ripped apart. Writer-director Dee Rees, with cowriter Virgil Williams, crafts a uniquely American tragedy, imbuing bitter historical realities with a timeless weight. Featuring bone-deep performances from her ensemble cast—including Carey Mulligan, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Rob Morgan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Clarke, and Jonathan Banks—and backed by Rachel Morrison’s darkly burnished cinematography, Mudbound is a searing humanist study of inheritance based upon Hillary Jordan’s novel. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 2K digital master, supervised by director Dee Rees and director of photography Rachel Morrison, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack New audio commentary featuring Rees New documentary featuring Rees, composer Tamar-kali, editor Mako Kamitsuna, and makeup artist Angie Wells New documentary made on set, featuring members of the cast and crew Interview with Morrison New interview with production designer David J. Bomba Trailer and teaser English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio PLUS: An essay by critic Danielle Amir JacksonNew cover by Prinston Nnanna And last but certainly not least, Danny Boyle's Trainspotting will hit Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on the same date. Trainspotting - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray A jolt of adrenaline shot straight to the heart of 1990s British cinema, this darkly funny adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel was a major breakthrough for director Danny Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, and screenwriter John Hodge. With live-wire energy and stylistic verve, Trainspotting bounces across the life and times of Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor), a Scottish heroin addict who, along with his misfit mates, gets high, gets in trouble, gets clean, and gets high again, all in a bid to outrun the banality of modern existence. Kinetically cut to an iconic soundtrack of techno, rock, and Britpop, this indie phenomenon chooses life in all its ugly, beautiful, terrifying exhilaration. FILMMAKER-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director Danny Boyle, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Audio commentary featuring Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, screenwriter John Hodge, and actor Ewan McGregor Nine deleted scenes with commentary from the filmmakers Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting,” a documentary featuring archival interviews with cast and crew and behind-the-scenes footage Memories of “Trainspotting,” a documentary from 2008 featuring the filmmakers and actors McGregor, Kelly Macdonald, Ewen Bremner, and Robert Carlyle Reflections from soundtrack artists Iggy Pop, Jarvis Cocker, Bobby Gillespie, Damon Albarn, Leftfield, Underworld, and more Theatrical teaser and trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing More! PLUS: Essays by critic Graham Fuller and author Irvine Welsh, Welsh’s glossary of terms from the film and book, and glow-in-the-dark packagingNew cover by Mark BlamirePosted Mon Oct 16, 2023 at 08:00 PM PDT by:
