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[UPDATE] Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone Calls Up A Chilling 4K UHD SteelBook & Mediabooks from TurbineStylishly creepy, The Black Phone is finally coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a chilling exclusive SteelBook from Turbine Medien Horror runs in the family when Joe Hill's creepy story The Black Phone became a surprise sleeper hit. Hellraiser Inferno and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson took the basics of the story and ran wild with it letting Ethan Hawke deliver one of his best (and scariest) performances of his career. When it came time for this great flick to hit home video, sadly Universal left fans to a standard Blu-ray release a year ago. Now that Universal is on the double-dip train for a bunch of their upcoming horror disc releases, German label Turbine Medien is giving fans a serious reason to import this one with a damned beautiful and creepy 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook release The Black Phone 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook [German Import] Here's everything you're getting in the set: Technical specifications: Voice / Sound: German Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Atmos Aspect ratio: 2.39:1 (2160p24 Ultra HD with HDR10 and Dolby Vision) Subtitles: German, German for the hearing impaired, English, English SDH Running time: 103 minutesBonus material: Audio commentary by writer/director Scott Derrickson Removed scenes Featurettes: Behind the Scenes The Devil in Design Ethan Hawke's Evil Side Super 8 Set Promo Featurette Scott Derrickson's short film SHADOWPROWLER* Trailer from Germany & USA [UPDATE 9/1/2023] Quick update for this release of The Black Phone on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Turbine has sweetened the pot with a trio of Mediabooks also due to drop on October 5th 2023 that will feature the same disc content but also offer a 44-page booklet with essays and interviews. These Mediabooks are especially slick, you get the option of the same art as the Steelbook, but also what looks closer to the original theatrical poster art, as well as one more chilling option that looks like a distressed paperback that's especially cool looking. The Black Phone - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayMediabook Cover A The Black Phone - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayMediabook Cover B The Black Phone - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayMediabook Cover C Now we know Universal will be dropping their own domestic release of The Black Phone - but given Turbine's track record for great discs, I'm sure this one will be worth the import - that SteelBook and these new Mediabooks demand it!Posted Fri Aug 18, 2023 at 04:05 AM PDT by: -
Prey Breaks Out Of Streaming Hell to Stalk 4K UHD and Blu-rayThe best "Predator" franchise film in years finally hunts down a Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release on October 3rd. If Prey taught us anything its that good movies shouldn't be stuck on streaming. After doing gangbuster streaming numbers on Hulu (and the overseas Disney-owned counterparts), the film that would have put up serious box office cash at a time when theaters needed great content is finally coming home to disc. Considering the four previous films (one of which we'd just as well like to forget) are available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray already, collectors won't have to turn to shady bootlegs to complete their collections. Now if Netflix would only do the same for Glass Onion... Now the press release we received didn't stipulate HDR grade, but given this is a 20th Century Studios/Disney release, it's all but assured that'll be HDR10, but the disc specs do confirm Atmos audio. Considering the film's intense sound design, Atmos is an essential pickup, but it also looks like the badass Commanche dub track will be included as well! On top of that, we're getting what looks like some pretty great bonus features: Bonus Features Making of Prey: Step behind the scenes of Prey as the cast and crew explore the genesis of the project, how they gave authenticity to the story, the intense physical training the cast endured, and the effects work that brought the iconic Predator back to the screen. Prey FYC Panel With Cast & Crew: Go deeper into Prey with a lively panel discussion featuring director Dan Trachtenberg, actor Amber Midthunder, producer Jhane Myers, director of photography Jeff Cutter, film editor Angela M. Catanzaro and creature effects designer Alec Gillis. Alternative Opening Scene: Check out a scene that didn’t make the cut with commentary by Dan Trachtenberg. Deleted Scene: Big Warrior, Little Warrior: Check out a scene that didn’t make the cut with commentary by Dan Trachtenberg. Deleted Scene: Treetop Chase (pre-vis): Check out a scene that didn’t make the cut with commentary by Dan Trachtenberg. Audio Commentary: Play Movie With Audio Commentary By Dan Trachtenberg, Amber Midthunder, Jeff Cutter & Angela M. Catanzaro. Prey - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray PreyBest Buy 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Prey - Blu-ray At the moment these aren't up for pre-order yet. We also haven't seen any sign of any other retailer exclusives hitting Walmart or Target yet, but if that changes we'll certainly update our listings! Check out the full press release below for all the gritty details: FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD,ADD THE 6-TIME EMMY® NOMINATED PREY TO YOURMOVIE COLLECTION The Newest Entry in the Popular Predator Franchise, PreyArrives on October 3 With Over 2 Hours of Bonus Content BURBANK, CA (August 17, 2023) – The chilling prequel to the critically-acclaimed Predator films, 20th Century Studios’ Prey, arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 3. As part of a special artist line, a collector’s edition 4K SteelBook®, designed by popular digital artist Attila Szarka, will also be available exclusively at Best Buy.Nominated for six Emmys, including Outstanding Television Movie, the science-fiction film welcomes new viewers into the Predator story while entertaining long-time fans of the celebrated franchise. All formats include a full-length Comanche audio track and never-before-seen bonus content.Film Synopsis The epic Predator legacy continues with this action-thriller set in 1719 on the Great Plains with a band of Comanches. When Naru, a fierce and highly skilled young warrior, sets out to protect her people, the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator — leading to a vicious and terrifying showdown. Bonus Features* Making of Prey: Step behind the scenes of Prey as the cast and crew explore the genesis of the project, how they gave authenticity to the story, the intense physical training the cast endured, and the effects work that brought the iconic Predator back to the screen. Prey FYC Panel With Cast & Crew: Go deeper into Prey with a lively panel discussion featuring director Dan Trachtenberg, actor Amber Midthunder, producer Jhane Myers, director of photography Jeff Cutter, film editor Angela M. Catanzaro and creature effects designer Alec Gillis. Alternative Opening Scene: Check out a scene that didn’t make the cut with commentary by Dan Trachtenberg. Deleted Scene: Big Warrior, Little Warrior: Check out a scene that didn’t make the cut with commentary by Dan Trachtenberg. Deleted Scene: Treetop Chase (pre-vis): Check out a scene that didn’t make the cut with commentary by Dan Trachtenberg. Audio Commentary: Play Movie With Audio Commentary By Dan Trachtenberg, Amber Midthunder, Jeff Cutter & Angela M. Catanzaro. *Bonus features vary by retailer and are exclusive to the Blu-rayCastAmber Midthunder as NaruDane DiLiegro as PredatorHarlan Blayne Kytwayhat as ItseeDakota Beavers as TaabeMichelle Thrush as ArukaDirected byDan TrachtenbergWritten byPatrick AisonStory byPatrick Aison & Dan TrachtenbergBased on Characters byJim Thomas & John ThomasProduced byJohn DavisJhane MyersMarty P. EwingExecutive Produced byLawrence GordonBen RosenblattMary Kathryn NagleTyson BreuerJames E. ThomasJohn C. ThomasMarc ToberoffMusic bySarah SchachnerProduct SpecificationsRelease Date4K UHD: October 3Product SKUsPhysical: 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVDFeature Run TimeApprox. 100 minutesRatingU.S. Rated R* Rated R for strong bloody violenceAspect RatioPhysical: 2.39:1Disc Size4K UHD: 66GBBlu-ray: 50GBDVD: 8.5GBU.S. Audio 4K UHD: English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby DigitalBlu-ray: English 7.1.DTS-HDMA, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby DigitalDVD: English 5.1 Dolby, English AD 2.0 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby U.S. Subtitles4K UHD: English SDH, French, SpanishBlu-ray: English SDH, French, SpanishDVD: English SDH, French, SpanishPosted Thu Aug 17, 2023 at 07:15 AM PDT by: -
The Criterion Collection Announces November 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Line-UpThe titles include Peter Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show, Terrence Malick's Days of Heaven, and Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets each on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. Plus Claude Chabrol's La cérémonie as well as the boxed set Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar on Blu-ray. Leading the charge on November 7 is Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar - a boxed set of six of martial arts legend Jackie Chan's films. Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar - The Criterion Collection Originally tapped as a potential successor to Bruce Lee, Hong Kong martial-arts phenom Jackie Chan soon established his own unique screen persona, blending goofball slapstick and bone-crunching kung fu into intricate feats of supercharged athleticism. Tracing his rise from breakout star to full-fledged auteur, these six unabashedly silly, unstoppably entertaining early-career highlights find Chan refining the lovably mischievous image that would make him a global icon, while also assuming greater creative control over his projects—first as his own martial-arts choreographer, and later as a writer-director who set a thrilling new standard for daredevil action comedy. The films included are Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978), Spiritual Kung Fu (1978), The Fearless Hyena (1979), Fearless Hyena II (1983), The Young Master (1980), and My Lucky Stars (1985). FOUR-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 2K digital restorations of Spiritual Kung Fu, The Fearless Hyena, Fearless Hyena II, The Young Master, and My Lucky Stars and high-definition digital restoration of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks Alternate stereo and 5.1 surround Cantonese soundtracks New audio commentaries for The Fearless Hyena and The Young Master featuring Hong Kong cinema expert and producer Frank Djeng (Enter the Clones of Bruce) Interview with author Grady Hendrix (These Fists Break Bricks) about actor-director Jackie Chan Archival interviews with Chan, actor-director Sammo Hung, actors Michiko Nishiwaki and Hwang In-shik, and more The Young Master promo reel from the 1980 Cannes Film Festival and deleted scenes from the film Interview from 2005 with Hong Kong cinema critic Paul Fonoroff about producer-director Lo Wei NG shots from The Young Master and My Lucky Stars Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay by critic Alex Pappademas Peter Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show will arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray as well as Blu-ray on November 14. The Last Picture Show - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray One of the key films of the American seventies cinema renaissance, The Last Picture Show is set in the early fifties, in the loneliest Texas nowheresville to ever dust up a movie screen. This aching portrait of a dying West, adapted from Larry McMurtry’s novel, focuses on the daily shuffles of three futureless teens—enigmatic Sonny (Timothy Bottoms), wayward jock Duane (Jeff Bridges), and desperate-to-be-adored rich girl Jacy (Cybill Shepherd)—and the aging lost souls who bump up against them in the night like drifting tumbleweeds, including Cloris Leachman’s lonely housewife and Ben Johnson’s grizzled movie-house proprietor. Featuring evocative black-and-white imagery and profoundly felt performances, this hushed depiction of crumbling American values remains the pivotal work in the career of invaluable film historian and director Peter Bogdanovich. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 4K digital restoration of the director’s cut, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features Texasville (1990), the sequel to The Last Picture Show, presented in both the original theatrical version and a black-and-white version of Peter Bogdanovich’s director’s cut, produced in collaboration with cinematographer Nicholas von Sternberg Two audio commentaries, featuring Bogdanovich and actors Cybill Shepherd, Randy Quaid, Cloris Leachman, and Frank Marshall Three documentaries about the making of the film Q&A with Bogdanovich from 2009 Screen tests and location footage Introduction to Texasville featuring Bogdanovich, Shepherd, and actor Jeff Bridges Excerpts from a 1972 television interview with filmmaker François Truffaut about the New Hollywood Trailers English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film critic Graham Fuller and excerpts from an interview with Bogdanovich about Texasville, with a new introduction by Bogdanovich biographer Peter TonguetteCover by F. Ron Miller Also on November 14 comes Terrence Malick's Days of Heaven on 4K UHD Blu-ray with what looks like a new Blu-ray version, too. Days of Heaven - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray One-of-a-kind filmmaker-philosopher Terrence Malick has created some of the most visually arresting films of the twentieth century, and his glorious period tragedy Days of Heaven, featuring Oscar-winning cinematography by Nestor Almendros, stands out among them. In 1910, a Chicago steelworker (Richard Gere) accidentally kills his supervisor, and flees with his girlfriend (Brooke Adams) and his little sister (Linda Manz) to the Texas panhandle, where they find work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer (Sam Shepard). A love triangle, a swarm of locusts, a hellish fire—Malick captures it all with dreamlike authenticity, creating a timeless American idyll that is also a gritty evocation of turn-of-the-century labor. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Terrence Malick, 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 Audio commentary featuring editor Billy Weber, art director Jack Fisk, costume designer Patricia Norris, and casting director Dianne Crittenden Audio interview with actor Richard Gere Interviews with camera operator John Bailey, cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and actor Sam Shepard English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Adrian Martin and a chapter from director of photography Nestor Almendros’s autobiography Cover by Lucien S. Y. Yang On November 21, Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets will hit 4K UHD Blu-ray. The release will also be available on Blu-ray. Mean Streets - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Martin Scorsese emerged as a generation-defining filmmaker with this gritty portrait of 1970s New York City, one of the most influential works of American independent cinema. Set in the insular Little Italy neighborhood of Scorsese’s youth, Mean Streets follows guilt-ridden small-time ringleader Charlie (Harvey Keitel) as he deals with the debts owed by his dangerously volatile best pal, Johnny Boy (Robert De Niro), and pressure from his headstrong girlfriend, Teresa (Amy Robinson). As their intertwined lives spiral out of control, Scorsese showcases his precocious mastery of film style—evident in everything from his propulsive editing rhythms to the lovingly curated soundtrack—to create an electrifying vision of sin and redemption. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Martin Scorsese and editor Thelma Schoonmaker, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Excerpted conversation between Scorsese and filmmaker Richard Linklater from a 2011 Directors Guild of America event Selected-scene audio commentary featuring Scorsese and actor Amy Robinson New video essay by author Imogen Sara Smith about the film’s physicality and portrayal of brotherhood Interview with director of photography Kent Wakeford Excerpt from the documentary Mardik: Baghdad to Hollywood (2008) featuring Mean Streets cowriter Mardik Martin as well as Scorsese, journalist Peter Biskind, and filmmaker Amy Heckerling Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block (1973), a promotional video featuring Scorsese on the streets of New York City’s Little Italy neighborhood Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Lucy Sante New cover by Drusilla Adeline/Sister Hyde Design And lastly also on November 21 is Claude Chabrol's La cérémonie on Blu-ray. La cérémonie - The Criterion Collection Claude Chabrol’s forty-ninth feature stands as the crowning achievement of his prolific career—a coolly riveting study of class dynamics, the psychology of crime, and the sordid secrets lurking beneath the veneer of everyday life. A fascinatingly enigmatic, César Award–winning Isabelle Huppert is the chaotic yin to Sandrine Bonnaire’s tightly coiled yang. They are, respectively, a small-town postal worker and a maid to a wealthy family, a pair of outsiders who form a mysterious alliance that gradually, almost imperceptibly, goes haywire. With a master’s control of sound, editing, and suspense, Chabrol constructs a tour de force of sustained tension that delivers each brilliant shock with ice-pick precision. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Selected-scene commentary featuring Claude Chabrol New introduction by filmmaker Bong Joon Ho Making-of program Archival interviews with Chabrol, actor Sandrine Bonnaire, and cowriter Caroline Eliacheff Episode of the Criterion Channel series Observations on Film Art about the use of offscreen sound Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by crime-fiction and true-crime authority Sarah Weinman New cover by Eric Skillman Pre-orders should be available sometime in the next week or two and we'll be sure to update the website as soon as they are.Posted Tue Aug 15, 2023 at 07:37 PM PDT by: -
Up For Preorder: Stephen King's The Mist Creeps Over 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 3rd [UPDATED]"Welcome to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray kids, today's word is 'expiation'" Lionsgate is set to release Frank Darabont's chilling and devastating fan-favorite Stephen King adaptation The Mist on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Not to worry some fans, this is a four-disc set! While we don't have full specs about what this set will entail (yet), a four-disc set would imply that the full-color Theatrical version as well as the Black and White Director's Edition will be featured in 4K and 1080p! Again we don't have full specs and I wanted to wait to post on this but the official press release hasn't come in yet meanwhile the standard Blu-ray and the Best Buy SteelBook are both up for pre-order. Stephen King's The Mist - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Stephen King's The Mist - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayBest Buy SteelBook I kinda dig the SteelBook art, I get what they're going for, but also it does look awful similar to The Thing 4K SteelBook artwork. I would have loved it if they could have used that classy Drew Struzan artwork from the previous Blu-rays. That's it for now, when that press release comes in we'll update our listings and article ASAP, but for now you can pick which artwork style you like best and get that preorder in! [UPDATE 8/11/23] After finding a random press release buried deep in my personal email's Promotional vault of spam messages, I found a little nugget of gold. According to this press release, fans can expect both the full color "Theatrical Edition" as well as the much more bad-ass black and white "Director's Edition" in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos audio. At least I think so with that last part, as far as press releases go, it's a little confusing when it gets to the disc specs but given this is a Lionsgate release, even I have to admit it's pretty rare for them to drop a 4K title without Atmos... still confused as hell about that with Sisu but weird shit happens, what can I say. Until we hear otherwise, the following details look to be legit and certainly welcome for one of my favorite horror films ever. SPECIAL FEATURES ALTERNATE BLACK & WHITE VERSION INCLUDED AUDIO COMMENTARY WITH WRITER-DIRECTOR FRANK DARABONT AND PRODUCER DENISE HUTH BLU-RAY™ ONLY: DELETED SCENES WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY FRANK DARABONT A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN KING AND FRANK DARABONT OVER 2 HOURS OF TOTAL BONUS MATERIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2007 Title Copyright: The Mist © 2007, Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: Color, and black & white feature Rating: R for violence, terror and gore, and language Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller Closed-Captioned: n/a 4K Ultra HD Subtitles: English, Spanish, and French Subtitles • English SDH† Blu-Ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, and French Subtitles • English SDH† Feature Run Time: 126 minutes 4K Ultra HD Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition • 16x9 (1.85:1) Presentation 4K Ultra HD Audio: Dolby Vision • English Dolby Atmos • English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray™ Only) Blu-ray Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition • 16x9 (1.85:1) Presentation Blu-ray Audio: Dolby Vision • English Dolby Atmos • English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray™ Only) Artist Name: Sara Deck ... so obviously that Blu-ray format and audio specs aren't 100% correct since well they got the resolution wrong, included HDR, and were more or less copied and pasted from the 4K Ultra HD sections. So hopefully those relevant details - i.e. HDR grade and Atmos are correct. Once again, both of these sets are up and ready for pre-order! For your interest, check out that full press release below: National 4K HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital Date: 10/3/23 National 4K HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $34.99 BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE National 4K HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $37.99 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Based on the novel by Stephen King, The Mist, arrives on a SteelBook® in a National 4K HD™ (+ Blu-ray™ + Digital), plus a Best Buy exclusive release, on October 3rd from Lionsgate. Both releases include the color version and the alternate black & white version of the film. When a mysterious mist, and the supernatural creatures within, falls across their town in the wake of a violent storm, a group of local citizens must fend for themselves while trapped inside a local supermarket. They soon begin to realize that the real danger may not be from the monsters outside, but from tension and mistrust within. Written, directed, and produced by Frank Darabont, and starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, and William Sadler, The Mist will be available nationally for the suggested retail price of $34.99 and a Best Buy exclusive of $37.99. OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS From legendary frightmaster Stephen King and Academy Award® nominated writer-producer-director Frank Darabont comes one of the most tense and terrifying films since The Shining. After a mysterious mist envelops a small New England town, a group of locals trapped in a supermarket must battle a siege of otherworldly creatures . . . and the fears that threaten to tear them apart. Starring Thomas Jane and Oscar® winner Marcia Gay Harden. CAST Thomas Jane Boogie Nights, The Punisher (2004) Marcia Gay Harden Miller’s Crossing, Pollock Laurie Holden TV’s The Walking Dead Andre Braugher TV’s Gideon’s Crossing, TV’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine Toby Jones Infamous, Tinker Tailor Solider Spy William Sadler The Shawshank Redemption, Die Hard 2 SPECIAL FEATURES ALTERNATE BLACK & WHITE VERSION INCLUDED AUDIO COMMENTARY WITH WRITER-DIRECTOR FRANK DARABONT AND PRODUCER DENISE HUTH BLU-RAY™ ONLY: DELETED SCENES WITH OPTIONAL COMMENTARY BY FRANK DARABONT A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN KING AND FRANK DARABONT OVER 2 HOURS OF TOTAL BONUS MATERIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2007 Title Copyright: The Mist © 2007, Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: Color, and black & white feature Rating: R for violence, terror and gore, and language Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller Closed-Captioned: n/a 4K Ultra HD Subtitles: English, Spanish, and French Subtitles • English SDH† Blu-Ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, and French Subtitles • English SDH† Feature Run Time: 126 minutes 4K Ultra HD Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition • 16x9 (1.85:1) Presentation 4K Ultra HD Audio: Dolby Vision • English Dolby Atmos • English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray™ Only) Blu-ray Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition • 16x9 (1.85:1) Presentation Blu-ray Audio: Dolby Vision • English Dolby Atmos • English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray™ Only) Artist Name: Sara DeckPosted Wed Aug 9, 2023 at 08:15 AM PDT by: -
Pixar's Elemental Lights Up 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 26Fire and water join forces in Elemental - the latest animated feature film from Pixar and Disney headed for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release on September 26. Digital will be available on August 15. “Elemental” is an original feature film set in Element City, where residents of Fire, Water, Earth and Air live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Directed by Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Partly Cloudy” short), and produced by Denise Ream (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Cars 2”), “Elemental” features a screenplay by John Hoberg & Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh, and stars the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie as Ember and Wade. Elemental - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Elemental - Blu-ray Elemental - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive Elemental - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook So far we have not found preorder links for any of these retailer exclusives or the basic editions on Amazon but we'll keep an eye out and update listings ASAP. It looks like only the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K digital include Dolby Atmos, and the following supplements should be available on most releases: Short Film Carl’s Date – Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, this all-new short, “Carl’s Date,” finds Carl reluctantly agreeing to go on a date with a lady friend —but admittedly with no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends — if you’re a dog. “Carl’s Date” opened in theaters in front of Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental.” Featurettes Ember and Wade – Take a deeper look at the development of main characters Ember and Wade, from early designs to final effects, and learn how the complex work of the technical and character teams brought these characters to life. Next Stop: Element City – Explore how Element City is built to accommodate its different inhabitants. Director Peter Sohn and crew members share insights about the evolution of the designed world, as well as some of the research that inspired its unique look. Paths to Pixar: The Immigrant Experience – Hear from first-generation filmmakers on the Elemental crew as they share their journeys to Pixar. Discover how Elemental’s real-world themes of sacrifice and identity, amongst many others, reflect or diverge from their own lived experiences. Deleted Scenes Director Peter Sohn introduces five scenes that are storyboarded, set to music, timed, and voiced, but are not included in the final version of Elemental. Intro Ember – An alternate opening in which our hero Ember helps a newly immigrated Fire family navigate through, and acclimate to, Element City. Scene introduced by director Peter Sohn. Mom Rejects Wade – Ember’s traditional parents learn that she’s enamored with watery Wade…and it doesn’t go well. Scene introduced by story supervisor Jason Katz. Dante Challenge – In an attempt to keep Ember apart from Wade, Bernie tasks her with finding a place to live for newcomer Dante, who Wade finds himself rather enamored with. Scene introduced by story artist Nira Liu. Brook Dinner – Ember joins Wade for dinner at his home, in this abandoned storyline in which Wade’s mother, Brook, is revealed to be the villain diverting water into Firetown. Scene introduced by story artist Anna Benedict. Beach Proposal – Sharing a tender moment on the beach, Ember and Wade propose marriage to each other. Scene introduced by story artists Yung-Han Chang and Le Tang. Audio Commentary Elemental Filmmaker Commentary – Join director Peter Sohn, supe tech Sanjay Bakshi, supervising animator Mike Venturini, and directing animator Gwendelyn Enderoglu as they provide insight into the making of this remarkable animated feature while you watch it. None of these releases seem to be up for pre-order yet but we will add them as soon as they become available. Here is the full press release: “IMPRESSIVE, STIRRING, AND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS”– Brandon Zachary, CBR Opposites React When Disney and Pixar’s Elemental Arrives Exclusivelyon Digital Retailers August 15 and on 4K Ultra HD™,Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 26 Watch new spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30GrIqnrx6EHome Entertainment Assets: Click Here BURBANK, CA (August 3, 2023) – Welcome to Element City, where the fiery Ember Lumen and the go-with-the-flow Wade Ripple are about to discover what happens when fire meets water in Pixar Animation Studios’ dazzling and imaginative Elemental, which debuts on all major digital platforms (Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, etc.) August 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September 26. Described as “stunning” (Joey Magidson, Awards Radar), “beautiful and immersive” (Belen Edwards, Mashable), Elemental is and Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ with “Pixar’s signature blend of vibrant revolutionary animation and imagination” (Luke Harfield, Awards Watch). Fans can be the first to watch at home by adding the film to their Pixar movie collection, and access bonus content including exclusive deleted scenes, featurettes, an audio commentary, and the widely popular all-new short, “Carl’s Date.” Film Synopsis “Elemental” is an original feature film set in Element City, where residents of Fire, Water, Earth and Air live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Directed by Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Partly Cloudy” short), and produced by Denise Ream (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Cars 2”), “Elemental” features a screenplay by John Hoberg & Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh, and stars the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie as Ember and Wade. Bonus Features*Short Film Carl’s Date – Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, this all-new short, “Carl’s Date,” finds Carl reluctantly agreeing to go on a date with a lady friend —but admittedly with no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends — if you’re a dog. “Carl’s Date” opened in theaters in front of Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental.” Featurettes Ember and Wade – Take a deeper look at the development of main characters Ember and Wade, from early designs to final effects, and learn how the complex work of the technical and character teams brought these characters to life. Next Stop: Element City – Explore how Element City is built to accommodate its different inhabitants. Director Peter Sohn and crew members share insights about the evolution of the designed world, as well as some of the research that inspired its unique look. Paths to Pixar: The Immigrant Experience – Hear from first-generation filmmakers on the Elemental crew as they share their journeys to Pixar. Discover how Elemental’s real-world themes of sacrifice and identity, amongst many others, reflect or diverge from their own lived experiences. Deleted Scenes Director Peter Sohn introduces five scenes that are storyboarded, set to music, timed, and voiced, but are not included in the final version of Elemental. Intro Ember – An alternate opening in which our hero Ember helps a newly immigrated Fire family navigate through, and acclimate to, Element City. Scene introduced by director Peter Sohn. Mom Rejects Wade – Ember’s traditional parents learn that she’s enamored with watery Wade…and it doesn’t go well. Scene introduced by story supervisor Jason Katz. Dante Challenge – In an attempt to keep Ember apart from Wade, Bernie tasks her with finding a place to live for newcomer Dante, who Wade finds himself rather enamored with. Scene introduced by story artist Nira Liu. Brook Dinner – Ember joins Wade for dinner at his home, in this abandoned storyline in which Wade’s mother, Brook, is revealed to be the villain diverting water into Firetown. Scene introduced by story artist Anna Benedict. Beach Proposal – Sharing a tender moment on the beach, Ember and Wade propose marriage to each other. Scene introduced by story artists Yung-Han Chang and Le Tang. Audio Commentary Elemental Filmmaker Commentary – Join director Peter Sohn, supe tech Sanjay Bakshi, supervising animator Mike Venturini, and directing animator Gwendelyn Enderoglu as they provide insight into the making of this remarkable animated feature while you watch it. *bonus features vary by product and retailerVoice CastLeah Lewis as EmberMamoudou Athie as WadeRonnie del Carmen as BernieShila Ommi as CinderWendi McLendon-Covey as GaleCatherine O’Hara as BrookMason Wertheimer as ClodJoe Pera as FernIsiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander BurnsideDirected byPeter SohnProduced byDenise Ream p.g.a.Executive ProducerPete DocterScreenplay byJohn HobergKat LikkelBrenda HsuehStory byPeter SohnJohn HobergKat LikkelBrenda Hsueh Music byThomas NewmanProduct SpecificationsRelease DateDigital: August 15Physical: September 26 Product SKUsDigital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run TimeApprox. 101 minutes RatingU.S. Rated PG Aspect RatioDigital: 2.39 Physical: 2.39:1Disc Size4K UHD: 66GBBlu-ray: 50GBDVD: 8.5GBU.S. Audio 4K Ultra HD: English 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 7.1 Dolby Digital PlusBlu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 5.1 DTS-HDHR, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital,DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, English 2.0 Dolby, English AD 2.0 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 DolbyDigital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) U.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchBlu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDVD: English SDH, SpanishDigital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Thu Aug 3, 2023 at 10:04 AM PDT by: -
Disc News Round-up: There's a Killer Condom on the Loose - in 4K!Several 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray titles were announced and/or added to our release calendar this week. Read on below for some of the main highlights that we have summed up for you in case you missed them. Warner Brothers has officially announced William Friedkin's classic The Exorcist for 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 9. It will include the theatrical cut as well as the extended director's cut. Best Buy will also be carrying a 4K SteelBook. A Blu-ray (sorry no 4K) of 20th Century Studios' The Boogeyman based on the short story by Stephen King is going to be hitting stores on October 10. Better check under your bed before you go to sleep tonight. Continuing the horror trend, Paramount is slapping a SteelBook costume on the 4K UHD Blu-ray of Halloween H20: 20 Years Later which will be available on September 26. Sony's Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse will be swinging to 4KUHD & Blu-ray September 5th. There will also be several retailer exclusive versions including a Target Blu-ray with collectible cards, a Wal-Mart Blu-ray SteelBook, and a Best Buy 4KUHD SteelBook. Vinegar Syndrome has listed a few new limited edition preorders: Killer Condom on 4K UHD Blu-ray, plus The Cardona Collection: Volume Two, Amazon Jail / Amazon Jail II, and Guest House Paradiso on Blu-ray. Several limited edition titles from Vinegar Syndrome's partner labels have been added to our release calendar as well: Vengeance Is Mine, Tower. A Bright Day & Monument, Terminal Degeneration: The Films of Jon Moritsugu, Once Upon a Time in Uganda, Name Above Title and Other Tales of Woe by Carlos Conceição, Heroic Times, Give Me Pity, Dream Life, Don't Fall In Love With Yourself, Death In Brunswick, The Catechism Cataclysm, and Bloodfeast!: The Adventures of Sgt. Lunch. Universal has announced Wes Anderson's latest star-studded comedy Asteroid City for Blu-ray. The release will be available on August 15. And the last thing worth noting is that Pixar and Disney's Elemental is headed for a home video release on September 26. There will be a Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Walmart Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and a Best Buy Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook. I think that's all we have for today so thanks for tuning in and have a great weekend!Posted Wed Aug 2, 2023 at 07:01 AM PDT by: -
Possess Your 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collection with The Exorcist 50th Anniversary September 19th"I'd know it was for pre-order on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray. I'd feel it, in my bones, and I'm telling you that thing up there is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray up for pre-order!" Tired of us prattling on about various releases of The Exorcist on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray yet? Well, we are too! After a whirlwind week of U.K. and European-only Deluxe Collector's editions and the listings going live on Best Buy and Amazon for standard releases, we can finally confirm what we already knew that William Friedkin's iconic horror masterpiece, The Exorcist, will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with both the original Theatrical Cut and the 2000 Director's Cut on disc in 4K. However, as we'll detail momentarily - aside from the audio commentaries all of the legacy bonus features will be available streaming only. So unless you have the past Blu-ray releases already, be sure to redeem that digital code instead of selling it! Here's what's coming to fans Stateside - The Exorcist: 50th Anniversary - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Exorcist: 50th Anniversary - 4K Ultra HD Best Buy SteelBook As we've already pointed out in previous articles and Facebook posts, foreign markets got some snazzy deluxe packaging options with booklets and extra swag - but those are pretty well all sold out unless you're willing to plug gray-market prices or if DiabolikDVD still has some ready for pre-order. For those looking to score the Best Buy SteelBook, it's currently listed as "Coming Soon" since it looks like the early pre-order allotment sold through, but it's a safe bet there will be plenty to pick up on street day. Here's everything that's going to be on disc or left to streaming: The Exorcist Ultra HD Blu-ray disc (theatrical version) contains the following previously released special features: Introduction by William Friedkin Commentary by William Friedkin Commentary by William Peter Blatty with Special Sound Effects The Exorcist Digital release (theatrical version) the following previously released special features: Commentary by William Friedkin Commentary by William Peter Blatty with Special Sound Effects Tests Introduction by William Friedkin "The Fear of God: 25 Years of the Exorcist" Original Ending William Peter Blatty Interviews "The Original Cut" "Stairway to Heaven" "The Final Reckoning" "Sketches & Storyboards" TV Spots "Beyond Comprehension" "You Too Can See the Exorcist" "Between Science & Superstition" "The Movie You've Been Waiting For" "Nobody Expected It" "Life Had Been Good" Trailers "Nobody Expected It" "Beyond Comprehension" "Flash Image" The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features: Commentary by William Friedkin The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut Digital release contains the following previously released special features: Commentary by William Friedkin "Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist" "Talk of the Devil" "Raising Hell: Filming The Exorcist" "The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now” "Faces of Evil: The Different Versions of The Exorcist" Radio Spots "The Devil Himself" "Our Deepest Fears" TV Spots "Most Electrifying" "Scariest Ever" "Returns" "Never Seen" Trailers "The Version You've Never Seen" “Our Deepest Fears” Now the press release we received didn't list Dolby Vision so expect HDR10 at minimum - audio is a bit of a mystery so we'll be checking in on that if they opted for Atmos, 5.1, or if they stuck with mono. Once again these are up for pre-order an we suspect most of you already placed your orders as soon as they went live - in which case if you ordered through our links, thank you very much. Your pre-orders really do go a long way towards keeping our show going. Here's that full press release for your perusal: THE EXORCIST COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL TO CELEBRATE THE ICONIC SUPERNATURAL FILM’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY, THE EXORCIST 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 September 19 Burbank, Calif., August 1, 2023 – As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, the iconic supernatural film The Exorcist from Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin (The French Connection) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time this September. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its 1973 release, on September 19 The Exorcist 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 Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs include both the 1973 theatrical version of the film and the 2000 Extended Director’s Cut of the film which features eleven additional minutes of footage not seen in theaters. Directed by Friedkin from a screenplay by Academy Award winner William Peter Blatty, the film is based on Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name. The Exorcist stars Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore), Academy Award nominee Max von Sydow (Pelle the Conqueror, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close), Academy Award nominee Lee J. Cobb (On the Waterfront, The Brothers Karamazov), Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowan, Academy Award nominee Jason Miller, and Academy Award nominee Linda Blair. Widely regarded as a supernatural masterpiece, the film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director as well as acting nominations for Burstyn, Miller and Blair. The film won two Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Blatty. In 2010, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The Exorcist 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, an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc with the Extended Director’s Cut of the film in 4K with HDR, and a Digital download of both versions of the film. Fans can also own The Exorcist in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on September 19. About the Film The Exorcist tells the now-famous story of a girl's demonic possession, and a gripping fight between good and evil. Linda Blair, in a breakout role, plays Regan, a young girl who starts to exhibit strange, arcane behavior. Her mother (Burstyn) calls upon a priest, Father Karras (Miller), to investigate. But Karras, who has a spiritual crisis of his own, is suddenly confronted with the unimaginable evil of Regan's possession. Father Lankester Merrin (Von Sydow), an archeologist-priest, is called to help, and a horrific battle for her soul begins. The Exorcist Ultra HD Blu-ray disc (theatrical version) contains the following previously released special features: Introduction by William Friedkin Commentary by William Friedkin Commentary by William Peter Blatty with Special Sound Effects The Exorcist Digital release (theatrical version) the following previously released special features: Commentary by William Friedkin Commentary by William Peter Blatty with Special Sound Effects Tests Introduction by William Friedkin "The Fear of God: 25 Years of the Exorcist" Original Ending William Peter Blatty Interviews "The Original Cut" "Stairway to Heaven" "The Final Reckoning" "Sketches & Storyboards" TV Spots "Beyond Comprehension" "You Too Can See the Exorcist" "Between Science & Superstition" "The Movie You've Been Waiting For" "Nobody Expected It" "Life Had Been Good" Trailers "Nobody Expected It" "Beyond Comprehension" "Flash Image" The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features: Commentary by William Friedkin The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut Digital release contains the following previously released special features: Commentary by William Friedkin "Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist" "Talk of the Devil" "Raising Hell: Filming The Exorcist" "The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now” "Faces of Evil: The Different Versions of The Exorcist" Radio Spots "The Devil Himself" "Our Deepest Fears" TV Spots "Most Electrifying" "Scariest Ever" "Returns" "Never Seen" Trailers "The Version You've Never Seen" “Our Deepest Fears” BASICS PRODUCT ERP The Exorcist Ultra HD $33.99 The Exorcist Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French Theatrical Version Run Time: 122 minutes Extended Director’s Cut Run Time: 132 minutes Rating: R for strong language and disturbing images Physical Street Date: September 19, 2023 Digital Street Date: September 19, 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 Tue Aug 1, 2023 at 12:35 PM PDT by: -
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Scares Up a New 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook from Paramount September 26thYou can't have a slate of October horror disc releases without another appearance from Michael Myers! After already scoring an impressive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray run thanks to Scream Factory, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later will be carving up a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release from Paramount Home Entertainment with deluxe SteelBook packaging. Honestly, considering that release was barely a year old and that 3-Film set was the only way Scream could release it, I wasn't expecting a solo-title release of this film anytime soon. But given it's the 25th Anniversary, it shouldn't have been too surprising. The press release didn't give us a lot of details, but thanks to Amazon having the back J-card artwork posted, it does look like this release will offer up Dolby Vision HDR with DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio - although no bonus features are listed. We've made inquiries to find out those extra disc specs and if there will in fact be any bonus features or not. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray StreelBook and here's a closer look at the back J-Card details - Obviously as the ravenous Halloween fans that we are, we will be reviewing this ASAP. This is up for pre-order now, thank you for all of your pre-orders, they really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running. For what it's worth - here's that Press Release: Get ready for horror season with iconic duo Laurie Strode and Michael Myers as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the franchise classic HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER with a new Limited-Edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™ arriving September 26, 2023 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Oscar® winner Jamie Lee Curtis* returned as Laurie Strode in 1998 for a terrifying reunion with Michael Myers, 20 years after the original Halloween. Now the dean of a Northern California private school with an assumed name, Laurie must face the horrifying events of her past as the life of her own son hangs in the balance. Directed by Steve Miner and written by Debra Hill, John Carpenter, and Robert Zappia, HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER features a sensational supporting cast, including Josh Hartnett (in his feature film debut), Michelle Williams, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Adam Arkin, LL Cool J, and horror icon (and mother of Jamie Lee Curtis) Janet Leigh. Leigh was of course famous for her starring role in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER makes multiple allusions to the classic thriller. The Limited-Edition 25th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD SteelBook features the remastered film in stunning 4K Ultra HD and access to a Digital copy of the film. Presented with haunting original artwork, this collectible SteelBook is a perfect addition to any horror fan’s collection.Posted Tue Aug 1, 2023 at 09:16 AM PDT by: -
Get Ready Web Slingers - Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Coming to 4KUHD & Blu-ray September 5thWhat's up danger? It's time to take that leap of faith for the spectacular Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on 4K UHD and Blu-ray After a tremendous box office run, Sony is finally bringing Miles and an entire army of Spider-People to physical media on September 5th (digital coming August 8th). The first of a two-part story arc, we watch Miles grow into his role as New York's one and only Spider-Man - but he's not alone. As Spider-Man 2099's Miguel O'Hara unites the Spider-Verse, Miles is about to make some new friends and a new enemy with The Spot - a being capable of ripping apart all time and space as we know it! I had a blast with this beautifully constructed first half - so I dearly hope that the second part (whenever it's released) is able to stick the landing. Check out Bryan's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Film Review But now's the time to check out your home video collecting options - Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse - Blu-ray Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayBest Buy Exclusive SteelBook Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse - Blu-rayWalmart Exclusive SteelBook Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse - Blu-rayTarget Exclusive 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™, AND DIGITAL Blu-ray™, 4K UHD and Digital Exclusives: Obscure Spiders and Easter Eggs Deleted Scene: Miguel Calling “I’mma Do My Own Thing” Interdimensional Destiny Across the Worlds: Designing New Dimensions Designing Spiders and Spots Scratches, Score and The Music of the Multiverse Escape from Spider-Society Across the Comics-Verse Lyric Videos Filmmaker Commentary Also Includes: Creating the Ultimate Spider-Man Movie Raising a Hero Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Cast If you need the first film on 4K or Blu-ray, a pair of two-film options on either format will also be available: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse / Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse / Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - Blu-ray All standard and retailer-exclusive editions of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse are up for pre-order! Thanks again for your pre-orders, they really do go a long way towards keeping our little outfit up and running. For all the gory details - here's the full press release from Sony: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “THE BEST SPIDER-MAN FILM EVER MADE” -Jake Hamilton, FOX-TV AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL AUGUST 8 AND ON 4K UHD & BLU-RAY™ SEPTEMBER 5 INCLUDING OVER 90 MINUTES OF EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS SYNOPSIS Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga (2018, Best Animated Feature Film, Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse), SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER- VERSE. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders, and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. BONUS MATERIALS 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™, AND DIGITAL • Blu-ray™, 4K UHD and Digital Exclusives: o Obscure Spiders and Easter Eggs o Deleted Scene: Miguel Calling o “I’mma Do My Own Thing” Interdimensional Destiny o Across the Worlds: Designing New Dimensions o Designing Spiders and Spots o Scratches, Score and The Music of the Multiverse o Escape from Spider-Society o Across the Comics-Verse o Lyric Videos o Filmmaker Commentary • Also Includes: o Creating the Ultimate Spider-Man Movie o Raising a Hero o Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Cast DVD • Creating the Ultimate Spider-Man Movie • Raising a Hero • Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Cast Blu-ray™ 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: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson Written By: Phil Lord & Christopher Miller & David Callaham Based on the Marvel Comics Produced By: Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christina Steinberg Executive Producers: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Aditya Sood, Brian Michael Bendis Cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, with Daniel Kaluuya with Mahershala Ali and Oscar Isaac SPECS Run Time: Approx. 140 Mins. Rating: PG: Sequences of Animated Action Violence, Some Language and Thematic Elements 4K UHD: 2160p Ultra High Definition / 2.39:1 • Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), French (Doublé au Québec) & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English & French (Doublé au Québec) – Audio Description Tracks 2.0 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color Blu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 • Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, French (Doublé au Québec) & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English – Audio Description Tracks 2.0 Dolby Digital Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • Color DVD: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English & French (Doublé au Québec) – Audio Description Tracks Stereo • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • ColorPosted Tue Aug 1, 2023 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
One of the Greatest Batman Films Ever - Mask of the Phantasm Comes to 4K UHD September 12thCelebrating 30 years of animated Batman glory, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has been fully restored for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Where was Kevin Conroy's Batman in that silly multiverse convergence scene in The Flash? If you're like me and starting to feel a bit old - news that Batman: Mask of the Phantasm celebrating its 30th Anniversary starts to hit hard. Originally planned as a direct-to-video release, the film was so good it demanded a theatrical run. I was 11 when I saw this incredible film in theaters and was always perplexed how this movie could be so amazing and yet all of my friends could think Batman Forever was a better movie. Now to celebrate its big anniversary, Warner Bros. is delivering fans a fully restored 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to thoroughly scrutinize - hopefully, it's more akin to the excellent Batman: The Animated Series release and not that woefully scrubbed Max Fleischer's Superman set. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Already up for pre-order - here's the press release for all the gory details: BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HERALDED FAN FAVORITE ANIMATED FILM WITH FULLY REMASTERED EDITION FOR 4K ULTRA HDTM AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 #BatmanMaskofthePhantasm4K BURBANK, CA (July 26, 2023) – Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the most universally acclaimed film in the Dark Knight’s legendary cinematic history when the newly-remastered animated movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, comes to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. From Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, the film will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD on September 12, 2023. The release will also include an all-new featurette Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight, which takes a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games and more. Rooted in DC’s acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and released theatrically on Christmas Day 1993, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has not only been ranked by Time magazine as one of the 10 best Super Hero movies ever, but is also arguably the core fans’ all-time favorite Batman film. The movie has been rated at the top of the Dark Knight film franchise by such popular entertainment media as Empire, Screenrant and Paste. And in the ultimate mainstream salute for its time, Gene Siskel & Robert Ebert didn’t initially review the film during its theatrical release, but later dedicated a portion of their At The Movies weekly TV series to pay compliment to the film – and voice their regret for not giving it the attention it deserved during its original run – when Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was distributed for home entertainment. The 4K HDR/SDR remaster of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was sourced from the 1993 Original Cut Camera Negative and was scanned at 4K resolution. Digital restoration was applied to the 4K scans to remove dirt, scratches and additional anomalies, but special care was given to not touch the film grain or the animation cel dirt that was part of the original artwork. This is the first time since its theatrical release that it is presented in its 1.85 aspect ratio. The original 2.0 mix and the 5.1 tracks were remastered to remove or improve defects such as pops, ticks, dropouts and distortion. The animated film features an all-star cast headed by the quintessential voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, alongside Dana Delany (Desperate Housewives, China Beach) as Bruce Wayne’s love interest, Andrea Beaumont, Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise) as the Joker, Stacy Keach (Nebraska, Prison Break, Mike Hammer) as Phantasm/Carl Beaumont, Abe Vigoda (Barney Miller, The Godfather) as Salvatore Valestra, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (The F.B.I.) as Alfred, Hart Bochner (Die Hard) as Arthur Reeves, Bob Hastings (McHale’s Navy, The Poseidon Adventure) as Commissioner Gordon, Robert Costanzo (Forget Paris, City Slickers) as Detective Bullock, Dick Miller (Gremlins, The Terminator) as Chuckie Sol, and John P. Ryan (The Right Stuff) as Buzz Bronski. Additional voices included Pat Musick, Marilu Henner, Neil Ross, Ed Gilbert, Jeff Bennett, Jane Downs, Vernee Watson, Charles Howerton, Thom Pinto and Peter Renaday. The Batman: Mask of the Phantasm filmmaking team is composed of the award-winning core group behind Batman: The Animated Series. Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm directed the film from a screenplay by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko and Michael Reaves, based on a story by Burnett. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm will be available on September 12, 2023 to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. 4K Ultra HD Discs will be available to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now. SYNOPSIS: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm opens with the city's most feared gangsters being systematically eliminated, and assumed blame falling on the Caped Crusader. But prowling the Gotham night is a shadowy new villain, the Phantasm, a sinister figure with some link to Batman's past. Can the Dark Knight elude the police, capture the Phantasm and clear his own name? Unmasking the Phantasm is just one of the twists in this dazzling animated feature, which provides new revelations about Batman's past, his archrival the Joker, and Batman's most grueling battle ever - the choice between his love for a beautiful woman and his vow to be the defender of right. SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE*: Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight (New Featurette) – For 30 years, Kevin Conroy defined Batman for multiple generations using only his voice, best exemplified in the landmark film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Conroy passed away in November 2022, but his legacy lives on in 15 films, nearly 400 episodes of animated television series, a dozen video games, and as a live-action Bruce Wayne in the Arrowverse’s 2019-2020 “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover event. Several of Conroy’s contemporaries – including animation legend Bruce Timm, Batman producer Michael Uslan and revered voice actress Tara Strong – pay tribute to the star who remains the Dark Knight for millions of Batfans. Bonus episode of Justice League: Unlimited featuring a cameo from Phantasm. *Special features are not available in 4K Ultra HD. Pricing and film information: PRODUCT SRP Digital purchase $ 14.99 4K Ultra HD + Digital Version** $ 33.99 SRP USA 4K Ultra HD $ 39.99 SRP CanadaPosted Wed Jul 26, 2023 at 11:13 AM PDT by:
