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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: -
James Cameron's Mega-BlockBuster Titanic Debuts on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray December 5thNear...far...wherever you are - you will soon be able to add James Cameron's Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to your 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray library. Pre-orders are available now for Paramount's 4K release and it will be in stores on December 5. There will also be a Limited-Edition Collector's Edition 4K UHD Set for the ultimate fan that includes a bunch of swag. James Cameron's "Titanic" is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic; the pride and joy of the White Star Line and, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. She was the most luxurious liner of her era -- the "ship of dreams" -- which ultimately carried over 1,500 people to their death in the ice cold waters of the North Atlantic in the early hours of April 15, 1912. The beloved, worldwide phenomenon won 11 Academy Awards®*, including Best Picture, and continues to attract new fans 25 years after it was originally released. Now, viewers can experience all of the drama and spectacle in stunning 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision® and a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack** for the finest visual and audio presentation at home. Titanic - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Titanic - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will have a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and the following supplements: Blu-ray™ Bonus Disc: TITANIC: Stories From the Heart—NEW! Director James Cameron, producer Jon Landau, and star Kate Winslet share memories and favorite moments and recount the challenges of making the greatest love story in cinema history. Go back in time with film clips, photos and behind-the-scenes moments. TITANIC: 25 Years Later with James Cameron James Cameron explores the enduring myths and mysteries of the shipwreck, and mounts tests to see whether Jack could have fit on that raft and survived. Behind-the Scenes presentation hosted by Jon Landau—NEW! Jon Landau introduces a series of behind-the-scenes segments showcasing the making of TITANIC. Trailer Presentation hosted by Jon Landau—NEW! 'Jon Landau shares an inside glimpse into the marketing of TITANIC with a story of how a 4-minute trailer overseen by the filmmakers was delivered to theatres, instead of the original "action" trailer. Fan Poster Art—NEW! Reflections on TITANIC (4 parts) Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by James Cameron Additional Behind-the-Scenes Deep-Dive Presentation narrated by James Cameron $200,000,001: A Ship’s Odyssey (The TITANIC Crew Video) Videomatics Visual Effects Music Video “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion Still Galleries 4K Ultra HD Disc Director Commentary by James Cameron Cast and Crew Commentary Historical Commentary by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall There will also be a Limited-Edition Collector's Edition Box Set that contains the above plus: Titanic - Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray A hardcover coffee table book detailing the making of the film’s most iconic scenes A detailed schematic inspired by the actual ship blueprint, highlighting locations of key scenes Movie prop reproductions of a boarding pass, launch viewing ticket, ship menus, and notes from Jack to Rose and Rose to Cal Sheet music for the multi-award-winning hit “My Heart Will Go On” Pre-orders for Titanic - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray are available now, Pre-orders for the the Limited Edition set should be up soon. So far, we haven't seen any retailer-exclusive titles crop up yet, but we'll keep an eye out for those.Posted Mon Oct 16, 2023 at 10:20 AM PDT by: -
Sony Gives Rob Reiner's Stand By Me "Two for Flinching" with a Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBook December 5Rob Reiner's classic coming-of-age drama based on Stephen King's novella "The Body" will be receiving a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook this winter. Sony is preparing Stand By Me for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray limited edition SteelBook on December 5. The 1986 classic stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland. In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends -- sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman), and scaredy-cat Vern (Jerry O’Connell) -- are in search of a missing teenager’s body. Wanting to be heroes in each other’s and their hometown’s eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. They sneak smokes, tell tall tales, cuss ‘cause it’s cool and band together when the going gets tough. When they encounter the town’s knife-wielding hoods who are also after the body, the boys discover a strength they never knew they had. Stand By Me is a rare and special film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is based on the novella ‘The Body’ by Stephen King. Stand By Me - Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray SteelBook release will have Dolby Vision HDR and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision. Dolby Atmos + DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Mono audio options. Special Features: Deleted and Alternate Scenes (presented in HD) BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in High Definition 5.1 audio. Special Features: Picture-in-Picture Commentary with Director Rob Reiner and Actors Wil Wheaton & Corey Feldman “Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand By Me” Audio Commentary with Director Rob Reiner Music Video THE COMING-OF-AGE CLASSICRETURNS ON 4K ULTRA HD™! LIMITED EDITION 4K ULTRA HD™ STEELBOOKAVAILABLE DECEMBER 5TH SYNOPSIS In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends - sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman), and scaredy-cat Vern (Jerry O'Connell) - are in search of a missing teenager's body. Wanting to be heroes in each other's and their hometown's eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. They sneak smokes, tell tall tales, cuss 'cause it's cool and band together when the going gets tough. When they encounter the town's knife-wielding hoods who are also after the body, the boys discover a strength they never knew they had. STAND BY ME is a rare and special film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up. Filled with humor and suspense, STAND BY ME is based on the novella 'The Body' by Stephen King. DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision. Dolby Atmos + DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Mono audio options. Special Features: Deleted and Alternate Scenes (presented in HD) BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in High Definition 5.1 audio. Special Features: Picture-in-Picture Commentary with Director Rob Reiner and Actors Wil Wheaton & Corey Feldman “Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand By Me” Audio Commentary with Director Rob Reiner Music Video CAST AND CREW Directed By: Rob ReinerProduced by: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew ScheinmanScreenplay By: Raynold Gideon & Bruce A. EvansBased on the Novella “The Body” by Stephen KingCast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, Kiefer Sutherland SPECS Run Time: Approx. 88 minutesRating: R4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:14K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English Mono DTS-HD MA, French (PAR), Spanish 5.1 Dolby DigitalPosted Mon Oct 16, 2023 at 07:17 AM PDT by: -
COWABUNGA! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 4K UHD and Blu-ray Arriving December 12Just in time for the holiday season, Paramount's acclaimed animated feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem featuring the voices of Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, and many more is coming out of the sewers and onto 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on December 12. Best Buy will also have a 4K exclusive SteelBook. After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - Blu-ray Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - Walmart Exclusive 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Both Blu-ray packages will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements will include: • TEENage Mutant Ninja Turtles— For the first time the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are voiced by actual teenagers! Hear how each Turtle was cast and how having all four boys record together helped create the authentic camaraderie seen on screen. • The Mutant Uprising— Get to know the Turtles’ mutant antagonists, led by the wild and original character Superfly, voiced by Ice Cube. • New York, New York: The Visual World of MUTANT MAYHEM— Take a deep dive into the breakthrough visual style of the film’s characters and environments and how they evolved over time. • Learn to Draw Leo—Try your hand at drawing the Turtle leader with this fun tutorial! Pre-order your copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray today and here is the full press release: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEMarrives on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on December 12 Shell-ebrate the holidays with the wildly entertaining and action-packed hit TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM, arriving on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD just in time for gift-giving on December 12, 2023 from Paramount Home Entertainment!Certified Fresh with a 96% critic score* on Rotten Tomatoes® and acclaimed by both audiences and critics alike, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM delivers a fresh and fun-filled adventure that the whole family can enjoy together. The 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray™ releases include over 40 minutes of bonus content so fans can delve deeper into the making of the hilarious and original movie. Join the young new voice cast as they explore the "teen" in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then go behind-the-scenes with the all-star voice cast, including Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, and many more! Explore the film’s unique animation style, plus learn to draw the leader of the Ninja Turtles, Leonardo. Bonus content is detailed below:• TEENage Mutant Ninja Turtles— For the first time the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are voiced by actual teenagers! Hear how each Turtle was cast and how having all four boys record together helped create the authentic camaraderie seen on screen. • The Mutant Uprising— Get to know the Turtles’ mutant antagonists, led by the wild and original character Superfly, voiced by Ice Cube.• New York, New York: The Visual World of MUTANT MAYHEM— Take a deep dive into the breakthrough visual style of the film’s characters and environments and how they evolved over time. • Learn to Draw Leo—Try your hand at drawing the Turtle leader with this fun tutorial!SynopsisAfter years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM is rated PG for sequences of violence and action, language and impolite material.Posted Tue Oct 10, 2023 at 10:03 AM PDT by: -
Indiana Jones Cracks A Whip for Dial of Destiny on 4K UHD and Blu-ray December 5thAfter a long early run on streaming retailers, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny rides off for fortune and glory on 4K UHD and Blu-ray While we diligently get our listings built and hunt down those pre-order links, I wanted to get this news out ASAP for the fans looking to complete their collection of Harrison Ford's famous swashbuckling archeologist. While I lament Disney only using BD-66 discs, UPDAT - we have confirmed that the 4K will be rocking BD-100 discs now -I am excited to see Atmos audio in the mix but also a John Williams Score-Only Atmos track as well! We haven't heard the final HDR grade, but have made inquiries to that point. Once our listings are built we'll update this article and hopefully have some pre-order links ready for you too. Here's the full press release: ON DECEMBER 5, THE FINAL ADVENTURE COMES HOME!INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY ARRIVES ON 4K,BLU-RAY & DVD WITH OVER 2 HOURS OF EXTRA CONTENT!Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and The Dial of DestinyComes To Physical Media December 5 with bonus featuresincluding an exclusive new score-only version of the movie!Also Available: Exclusive Best Buy SteelBook® Designand a Walmart Exclusive Including Enamel Pin BURBANK, CA (October 10, 2023) – From Academy Award®–nominated writer-director James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) comes the final chapter in the saga of one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees Harrison Ford reprise his iconic role as the whip-smart archaeologist one last time for a “rip-roaring adventure” (Maureen Lenker, Entertainment Weekly) full of “exciting action, wonderful banter and fantastic twists and turns” (Germain Lussier, io9).The 4K and Blu-ray are loaded with incredible bonus content including five chapters that chart the making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Join the cast and crew on an epic, globe-trotting adventure that showcases new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design and visual effects whilst also bidding a fond farewell to one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Fans of Academy Award®-winner John Williams will be delighted to learn that there is a new, exclusive “score-only” version of the movie allowing viewers to listen to the composer’s iconic music on an isolated track as they watch the film.Additionally, collectors can find a limited-edition SteelBook® design only at Best Buy. Walmart will also offer an exclusive 4K Ultra HD edition with custom artwork and a limited-edition enamel pin. Film SynopsisHarrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise-- a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. Starring alongside Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Shaunette Renée Wilson (Black Panther), Thomas Kretschmann (Das Boot), Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Boyd Holbrook (Logan), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Mads Mikkelsen (Doctor Strange) and newcomer Ethann Isidore. Directed by James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) and written by Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and David Koepp and James Mangold, based on characters created by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, has returned once again to compose the score.Bonus FeaturesThe Making of Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny Chapter 1 – Prologue – Harrison Ford leaps back into action as Indiana Jones! Journey to 1944 as this featurette reveals the filmmakers, characters, stunts, locations, and incredible visual effects that make up the thrilling opening of Dial of Destiny! Chapter 2 – New York – Blast off to adventure as James Mangold showcases the re-creation of 1969 Manhattan for the Moon Parade chase. This featurette spotlights Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as John Williams conducts his beautiful new theme for this compelling character. Chapter 3 – Morocco – The man in the hat is back! Explore Morocco as this featurette breaks down the white-knuckle stunts of the medina tuk-tuk chase and hotel brawl. Meet Teddy (Ethann Isidore), Indy’s precocious new ally in the hunt for the dial! Chapter 4 – Sicily – Meet Renaldo (Antonio Banderas) as he guides our heroes on a perilous underwater treasure hunt! Catch up with Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge on location in Sicily and explore the caverns, traps, and bugs surrounding Archimedes’ tomb! Chapter 5 – Finale – This featurette breaks down the thrilling climax to the Indiana Jones series. Cast and filmmakers James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, John Williams, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford bid farewell to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Score Only Version of the MovieListen to John Williams’ iconic music on an isolated track as you watch the film.*bonus features vary by product and retailer CastHarrison Ford as Indiana JonesPhoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena ShawAntonio Banderas as RenaldoJohn Rhys-Davies as SallahShaunette Renée Wilson as MasonThomas Kretschmann as Colonel WeberToby Jones as Basil ShawBoyd Holbrook as KlaberOlivier Richters as HaukeEthann Isidore as Teddy KumarMads Mikkelsen as Dr. Jürgen VollerDirected byJames MangoldWritten byJez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and David Koepp and James MangoldProduced byKathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Simon EmanuelExecutive Produced bySteven Spielberg, George LucasMusic byJohn WilliamsProduct SpecificationsStreet DatePhysical: December 5, 2023Product SKUsPhysical:National: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVDRetail Exclusives: Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook® (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code)Walmart Exclusive w/ Enamel Pin (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code)Feature Run TimeApprox. 154 minutes RatingU.S. Rated PG-13Aspect RatioDigital: 2.39:1Physical: 2.39:1Disc Size4K UHD: 100GBBlu-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 Descriptive AudioU.S. Audio (for the score-only version of the movie)4K Ultra HD: 7.1.4 Dolby AtmosBlu-ray: 7.1 Dolby DigitalDVD: N/AU.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchBlu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDVD: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchPosted Tue Oct 10, 2023 at 07:35 AM PDT by: -
Check Every Hen House, Outhouse, & Farmhouse - The Fugitive Escapes On 4K UHD Nov. 21Warner Bros fights off the one-armed man to deliver one of Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones' best flicks to 4K UHD As listings already popped up for The Fugitive in 4K Ultra HD Blur-ay and a Best Buy SteelBook last week, we already knew this was coming. Now Warner Bros. gives us the official word about Harrison Ford's turn as Richard Kimble in Andrew Davis' stylish Oscar-winning 90s thriller. I have fond memories seeing this on the big screen as a kid with my Dad and it's held up as one of the few thrillers I never tire of. The pace is excellent, performances are top-notch, and it's fun seeing so many of Davis' usual side players pop up throughout the film in various roles. Now we all get to enjoy the film in 4K with a pair of packaging options: The Fugitive - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Fugitive - Best Buy 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Of the two cover options, I'm partial to the understated custom art of the SteelBook. I would have loved just the original theatrical poster art again, but the standard edition cover just looks too busy, in my opinion. Hopefully on release day there will be plenty of SteelBooks at Best Buy. Here's what's coming with the disc: The Fugitive Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features: Introduction by Andrew Davis and Harrison Ford Commentary by Andrew Davis and Tommy Lee Jones "The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase" "On the Run with the Fugitive" "Derailed: Anatomy of a Train Wreck" Theatrical Trailer The press release doesn't indicate HDR grade or audio so we've reached out for clarification on that end. Both the standard edition and SteelBook are up for pre-order (the SteelBook is in that dreaded "Coming Soon" mode right now), here's everything in the pre-release for more info: THE FUGITIVE COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL THE 1993 ACTION THRILLER FILM STARRING HARRISON FORD AND TOMMY LEE JONES 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 November 21 Burbank, Calif., October 4, 2023 – As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, the acclaimed action thriller film The Fugitive from director Andrew Davis (A Perfect Murder, Holes) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on November 21. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its 1993 release, The Fugitive will be available to purchase on November 21 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 Fugitive stars Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as Deputy U.S. Marshall Sam Gerard, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film also stars Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, and Jeroen Krabbé. Directed by Davis from a screenplay by Jeb Stuart and David Twohy from a story by Twohy, the film is based the television series “The Fugitive” which was created by Roy Huggins and ran from 1963 to 1967. The film was produced by Arnold Koppelson. The Fugitive was nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor, for which Jones won the award, and Best Original Score. The Fugitive will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc for $33.99 ERP 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 Fugitive in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on November 21. The 4K restoration of The Fugitive was completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) and was sourced from the original camera negative. The restoration was overseen by director Andrew Davis. About the Film The Fugitive Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features: Introduction by Andrew Davis and Harrison Ford Commentary by Andrew Davis and Tommy Lee Jones "The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase" "On the Run with the Fugitive" "Derailed: Anatomy of a Train Wreck" Theatrical Trailer BASICS PRODUCT ERP The Fugitive 4K Ultra HD $33.99 The Fugitive BIL 4K Ultra HD $39.99 The Fugitive Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French Run Time: 130 minutes Rating: PG-13 for a murder and other action sequences in an adventure setting. Street Date: November 21, 2023 Digital Street Date: November 21, 2023 THE CREDITS About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.Posted Wed Oct 4, 2023 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Greta Gerwig's Worldwide Blockbuster Barbie Dressed Up Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray and 4K UHDWarner Brothers' highest-grossing film EVER Barbie directed and co-written by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will debut on home video on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 17. EXTRA will also launch a Barbie theme-week beginning on October 16. To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. Barbie - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Barbie - Blu-ray Both Blu-ray packages will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements will include: Welcome to Barbie Land – featurette Becoming Barbie – featurette Playing Dress-Up – featurette Musical Make-Believe – featurette All-Star Barbie Party – featurette It’s A Weird World – featurette Pre-order Barbie on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray today and here is the full press release: The Highest Grossing Film of 2023 Worldwide BARBIE Take her home on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 17 The number one global release in Warner Bros. Pictures history from writer/director Greta Gerwig with more than $1.43 billion worldwide arrives to buy on DVD formats. EXTRA to feature a week-long “Barbie” theme week beginning on 10/16 Available to buy from major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Burbank, CA, October 3, 2023 – “Barbie,” the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 17. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), “Barbie,” stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel. “Barbie” has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.43 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.’ 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023. “Barbie” is also available for Digital ownership at home on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more. “Barbie” also stars America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”). The film also stars Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”). The film’s producers are Oscar nominees David Heyman (“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” “Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie (“Birds of Prey,” “Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”), Tom Ackerley (“Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”) and Robbie Brenner (“Dallas Buyers Club”), with Gerwig, Baumbach, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers. Synopsis: To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. 4K UHD, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS “Barbie” 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Welcome to Barbie Land – featurette Becoming Barbie – featurette Playing Dress-Up – featurette Musical Make-Believe – featurette All-Star Barbie Party – featurette It’s A Weird World – featurette BASICS 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: October 17, 2023 Running Time: 114 minutes Rating: PG-13 for suggestive references and brief language 4K UHD: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL DVD: DLBY/DGTL PRODUCT ERP 4K UHD + Digital $29.99 Blu-ray + Digital $24.99 DVD $19.99 THE CREDITS About “Barbie” From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”). The film also stars Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”). Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel. The film’s producers are Oscar nominees David Heyman (“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” “Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie (“Birds of Prey,” “Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”), Tom Ackerley (“Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”) and Robbie Brenner (“Dallas Buyers Club”), with Gerwig, Baumbach, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers. Gerwig’s creative team behind the camera included Oscar-nominated director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (“The Irishman,” “Silence,” “Brokeback Mountain”), Oscar-nominated production designer Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Anna Karenina”), Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Little Women,” “Anna Karenina”), editor Nick Houy (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), visual effects supervisor Glen Pratt (“Paddington 2,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and music supervisor George Drakoulias (“White Noise,” “Marriage Story”), with a score by Oscar winners Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (“A Star Is Born”), who also contributed to numerous songs on the film’s soundtrack. The soundtrack includes an impressive roster of today’s hottest music artists, including Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua, Charli XCX, KAROL G feat. Aldo Ranks, Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, HAIM, The Kid LAROI, Khalid, PinkPantheress, GAYLE, Ava Max, FIFTY FIFTY and more. Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, an NB/GG Pictures Production, a Mattel Production, “Barbie.” The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. About Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales (WBDCS) is one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming, bringing award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions across North America. Licensing content from Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network, TBS, and more, WBDCS brings fans of Warner Bros. Discovery’s content even more ways to watch when and how they want across streaming, video-on-demand, cable, satellite and broadcast networks, local television stations, airlines and through digital purchases and physical media sales.Posted Tue Oct 3, 2023 at 10:48 AM PDT by: -
It's Getting Scary Expensive - October 2023 4K UHD Shopping GuideThe most horrific time of year is upon us... October is scary not just because of spooky costumes and the glut of horror flicks that hit theaters and streaming, but because it's the beginning of the massive influx of major new and catalog films on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. While some people cry the end is neigh for physical media, October is always the reminder that disc-based home video entertainment is far from dead. October 2023 is no exception. If anything it's setting a new benchmark for exciting releases ahead of the big holiday shopping season. So slap on your favorite costume, mix up some corn syrup blood, and get ready for an exciting albeit expensive slate of releases. October 2023 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide October 3rd - The opening salvo of October is a blistering hit on the finances. Everything from the return of an intergalactic hunter to a movie-obsessed killer to classic science fiction are all getting first-time 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases. It's a heck of an exciting slate, and one that'll likely break the bank for a lot of collectors looking to upgrade. October 10th - Not to slow down to let you catch your breath, the second week of October sees a slew of first-time catalog releases on 4K, some new releases, a few double dips, and plenty of SteelBooks to consider October 17th - Middle of the month, time for a little bit of a breather. While this week isn't nearly as stacked as the pervious weeks (or the next two weeks after for that matter), there's still some great flicks in here. From killer gew to classic romances there's something for everyone. UPDATE: WB has also added the highest-grossing film of the year and one-half of the sensational Barbenheimer double feature to the release slate! October 24th - Things pick back up this week with a another big wallet-busting swath of new and catalog releases. Crazed cannibal doctors, rabid dogs, a chilly ghost tale, and a radioactive hero are but a few of the heavy hitters dropping this week. October 31st - Leave it to the last week of the month to be a true wallet-buster. Between Tom Cruise running, Harrison Ford pointing, and Hitchcock terrifying, we have a massive assortment of new releases and deep-cut catalog titles coming to 4K. It's a lot to keep up with so make some extra time in your day to watch some movies! And that's pretty much everything due domestically on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in October. Like I said, this is a ton of content coming down the pipeline all at once and we also aim to take a crack at some imports once we get our hands on them. All of these titles are up for pre-order and ready to take up valuable shelf space in your home!Posted Sun Oct 1, 2023 at 03:45 AM PDT by: -
Turbine Scares Up Renfield and Pearl 4K UHD SteelBooks for November 30th2023The holiday season is about to get downright creepy!Fan favorites Renfield and Pearl score their first 4K UHD releases with fancy SteelBooks! Thanks to German label Turbine Medien, fans of the action-packed horror comedy Renfield starring Nicolas Cage as a delightfully unhinged Dracula and Pearl starring a delightfully unhinged Mia Goth will be getting the full 4K Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos treatment this December. Firm release date hasn't been established yet, but they are for sure coming our way - and they're up for pre-order! Also fun for everyone, the artwork for both SteelBooks is fantastic - staying true to the original theatrical art and Renfield even sports a slipcover! [UPDATE 11/9] Turbine just updated their listings for both Pearl and Renfield steelbooks with a firm release date of November 30th! Initially, we were told "sometime in December" but hey, a few days early never hurt anyone, right? Looking things over it appears all of the specs are the same so get ready to enjoy that Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos audio to ring in your Yuletide season! Renfield - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Expect Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos audio for this one along with the following bonus features: Audio commentary with producer Samantha Nisenboim, screenwriter Ryan Ridley and other team members Eight removed and extended scenes (HD, 17 min.) Alternative Takes (HD, 3 min.) Featurette "Dracula Uncaged" about Nicolas Cage as Dracula (HD, 5 min.) Featurette "Monsters & Humans" behind the scenes of RENFIELD (HD, 12 min.) Featurette "Stages of Rejuvenation" about the transformation of Dracula (HD, 6 min.) Featurette "Flesh & Blood" about the splatter effects (HD, 5 min.) Featurette "Dirty Fights" about the stunts (HD, 6 min.) Featurette "The Making of a Distant Scene" about Renfield's dance (HD, 3 min.) Trailers & Spots from Germany & USA Pearl - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook And like Renfield Ti West's Pearl will debut with Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos audio along with these bonus features: The making of PEARL - Featurette incl. interviews with Mia Goth, Ti West, Tandi Wright and David Corenswet* (HD, 11 min.) Time After Time - Featurette about the differences to X in the equipment of the film* (HD, 4 min.) Teaser/trailer from USA and Germany Now since these two are a couple months out from release, it'll be interesting to see if Turbine offers up MediaBook packaging options later down the road like they did with The Black Phone a few weeks ago. Again we don't have firm release date, but we do know they're coming in December and they are both up for pre-order! Thanks to an update on social media this morning, Turbine has set the release date for November 30th - getting ahead of all the holiday hoopla so order early and get your gift shopping done! Happy collecting!Posted Fri Sep 29, 2023 at 07:44 AM PDT by: -
Say Your Prayers... The Nun II Arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray November 14Warner Brothers' horror sequel in "The Conjuring" universe will scare the devil out of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray discs for November 14. Digital will be available on October 3. Read our theatrical review here. 1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun. The Nun II - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Nun II - Blu-ray Both Blu-ray packages will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements will include: Demons in Paradise – featurette (5:35) Handcrafter Nightmares – featurette (7:28) Pre-orders for The Nun II on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray are live and here is the full press release: “A gripping and tense, unholy trinity of terror” Forbes / Simon Thompson The Nun II Sequel to the 2018 supernatural horror film arrives for Premium Digital Ownership on October 3 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on November 14 Burbank, CA, September 28, 2023 – Prepare for the next terrifying chapter in “The Conjuring” universe, when “The Nun II” from New Line Cinema arrives for purchase Digitally at home on October 3. The film is directed by Michael Chaves (“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”) and stars Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, and Bonnie Aarons, returning in their roles from the first film. The film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 14. On October 3, “The Nun II” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more. On November 14, “The Nun II” will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. “The Nun II” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. Along with Farmiga, Bloquet and Aarons, “The Nun II” also stars Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell, surrounded by an ensemble cast of international talent. “The Nun II” is produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, with Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Michael Polaire serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Ian Golding & Richard Naing and Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper, based on characters by James Wan & Gary Dauberman. Synopsis: 1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun. DIGITAL, 4K AND BLU-RAY ELEMENTS “The Nun II” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Demons in Paradise – featurette (5:35) Handcrafter Nightmares – featurette (7:28) BASICS Premium Digital Ownership: October 3, 2023 PVOD: October 3, 2023 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: November 14, 2023 4K Languages: Parisian French, English, Latin Spanish 4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French BD Languages: Parisian French, English, Latin Spanish BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French DVD Languages: Parisian French, English, Latin Spanish DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French Running Time: 110 minutes Rating: R for action/violence, some bloody images, language and brief suggestive material DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD 4K UHD: ATMOS TrueHD PRODUCT ERP 4K UHD + Digital $29.99 Blu-ray + Digital $24.99 DVD $19.99 THE CREDITS New Line Cinema brings you the horror thriller “The Nun II,” the next chapter in the story of “The Nun,” the highest grossing entry in the juggernaut $2 billion “The Conjuring” Universe.1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.Taissa Farmiga (“The Nun,” “The Gilded Age”) returns as Sister Irene, joined by Jonas Bloquet (“Tirailleurs,” “The Nun”), Storm Reid (“The Last of Us,” “The Suicide Squad”), Anna Popplewell (“Fairytale,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” trilogy) and Bonnie Aarons (reprising her role from “The Nun”), surrounded by an ensemble cast of international talent.Michael Chaves (“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”) directs, from a screenplay by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing (“Eli,” “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”) and Akela Cooper (“M3GAN,” “Malignant”), with a story by Cooper, based on characters created by James Wan & Gary Dauberman.The Safran Company’s Peter Safran and Atomic Monster’s James Wan produce, continuing their collaboration as filmmakers on all of the previous “Conjuring” films. “The Nun II” is executive produced by Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Michael Polaire.Joining Chaves behind the camera are director of photography Tristan Nyby (“The Dark and the Wicked”), production designer Stéphane Cressend (“Les Vedettes,” “The French Dispatch”), editor Gregory Plotkin (2022’s “Scream,” “Get Out”), visual effects producer Sophie A. Leclerc (“Finch,” “Lucy”) and costume designer Agnès Béziers (“Oxygen,” “The Breitner Commando”), with composer Marco Beltrami (2022’s “Scream,” ”Venom: Let There Be Carnage”) providing the score.“The Conjuring” Universe is the highest grossing horror franchise in history with $2+ billion worldwide. Globally, four of “The Conjuring” Universe titles have earned more than $300 million worldwide each (“The Nun,” $366 million; “The Conjuring 2,” $322 million; “The Conjuring,” $320 million; “Annabelle: Creation,” $307 million), and all seven have each grossed more than $200 million. “The Nun” is the top-earning film in the franchise, with more than $366 million worldwide. New Line Cinema presents an Atomic Monster / Safran Company production, “The Nun II,” distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.ment programming.Posted Thu Sep 28, 2023 at 04:22 PM PDT by:
