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Tom Cruise Saves The World... Again in New Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One TrailerThe end of Tom Cruise's long-running franchise is inching closer with the latest trailer for Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One While the trailer doesn't offer a whole lot of plot details, it gives fans highlights of some of the exciting stunts and action sequences we'll see on the big screen. Normally I'd be worried about this kind of trailer showing too much of the film, but if Rogue Nation and Fallout proved, there's a lot more excitement than the few seconds we get in these trailers. In Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission - not even the lives of those he cares about most. Starring:Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Frederick Schmidt, Cary Elwes, Mark Gatiss, Indira Varma, Rob Delaney Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie Produced By:Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie Executive Produced By;:David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Tommy Gormley, Chris Brock, Susan E. Novick The film is slated to hit theaters July 12th with the big grand finale followup Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part Two arriving in theaters next summer. In time for this new film's release in theaters, you can pre-order brand new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBooks of the entire franchise: Mission: Impossible Mission: Impossible II Mission: Impossible III Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocal Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Mission: Impossible Fallout <Posted Wed May 17, 2023 at 06:31 AM PDT by: -
National Lampoon's Vacation 40th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Announced for June 27The classic Harold Ramis comedy starring Chevy Chase goes down the 4K UHD Blu-ray holiday road on June 27. The digital release and a Best Buy exclusive SteelBook will also be available on the same day. Everything is planned, packed – and about to go hilariously wrong. The Griswolds are going on vacation. In the driver’s seat is Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), an Everyman eager to share the open road and the wonders of family togetherness. Myriad mishaps, crude kin (Randy Quaid), encounters with a temptress (Christie Brinkley), financial woes, Aunt Edna (Imogene Coca) on the roof, one security guard (John Candy) and 2,460 miles later, it’s a wonder the Griswolds are together. There’s never been a family vacation like it. Except maybe yours. And that helps explain why National Lampoon’s Vacation remains so popular… and so very funny. The 4K Blu-ray Combo Pack will present the film in HDR and will include the previously released audio commentary with Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Matty Simmons, Harold Ramis, Anthony Michael Hall, and Dana Barron (98 Minutes). National Lampoon's Vacation 40th Anniversary Edition4K Ultra HD Blu-ray National Lampoon's Vacation 40th Anniversary Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook) Pre-orders are now live! Here's the full press release from WB. NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION NEW TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL HAROLD RAMIS’ ROAD TRIP COMEDY FILM STARRING CHEVY CHASE AND BEVERLY D’ANGELO WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) Own it on 4K Ultra HD and Digital on June 27 Burbank, Calif., May 10, 2023 – National Lampoon’s Vacation, directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo as Clark and Ellen Griswold, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital on June 27. As Warner Bros celebrates its 100th anniversary, this film is highlighted as a studio gem on its 40th anniversary. The 1983 classic comedy film from Warner Bros. Pictures was written by John Hughes and was based on his short story “Vacation ’58 which appeared in the publication “National Lampoon.” The film was produced by Matty Simmons and also stars Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, John Candy, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, and Christie Brinkley in her acting debut. National Lampoon’s Vacation also features special appearances by Eddie Bracken, Brian-Doyle Murray, James Keach, and Eugene Levy. Ultra HD* showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before. National Lampoon’s Vacation will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray for $33.99 SRP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film. Fans can also own National Lampoon’s Vacation in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on June 27. About the Film: Everything is planned, packed – and about to go hilariously wrong. The Griswolds are going on vacation. In the driver’s seat is Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), an Everyman eager to share the open road and the wonders of family togetherness. Myriad mishaps, crude kin (Randy Quaid), encounters with a temptress (Christie Brinkley), financial woes, Aunt Edna (Imogene Coca) on the roof, one security guard (John Candy) and 2,460 miles later, it’s a wonder the Griswolds are together. There’s never been a family vacation like it. Except maybe yours. And that helps explain why National Lampoon’s Vacation remains so popular… and so very funny. Ultra HD Blu-ray Elements National Lampoon’s Vacation Ultra HD Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features: Commentary with Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Matty Simmons, Harold Ramis, Anthony Michael Hall, and Dana Barron (98 Minutes) DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS On June 27, National Lampoon’s Vacation 4K UHD will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers and will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles. BASICS PRODUCT ERP Ultra HD Blu-ray $33.99* Standard Street Date: 06/27/23 EST Street Date: 06/27/23 Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French Run Time: 98 minutes Rating: R 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 digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels, and through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.Posted Wed May 10, 2023 at 01:21 PM PDT by: -
Let Evil Dead Rise Possess Your 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Collection June 27Director Lee Cronin keeps the blood flowing in the next chapter in Sam Raimi's iconic franchise arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on June 27. Digital will be available on May 9. In “Evil Dead Rise,” the action moves out of the woods and into the city, and tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland, whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will include a Dolby Atmos, however special features haven't been revealed yet. Evil Dead Rise - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Evil Dead Rise- Blu-ray In the U.K. there's also an Evil Dead Rise - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook option, but we haven't seen that appear for pre-order anywhere here stateside, yet. That could change (and hopefully it will). Suggested retail price for the 4K UHD Blu-ray is $44.98 and the Blu-ray is $34.98 - but Amazon already has them on sale.Posted Mon May 8, 2023 at 12:47 PM PDT by: -
John Wick: Chapter 4 Takes A Shot At 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on June 13The fourth chapter in star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski's John Wick franchise will be gunning down 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on June 13 from Lionsgate. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will also have several retailer exclusives available and Digital arrives May 23. Read our review of John Wick: Chapter 4 HERE. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe, and forces that turn old friends into foes. The 4K Ultra HD the Blu-ray will include Dolby Vision and both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will have Dolby Atmos soundtracks. 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES Chad and Keanu: Through Wick and Thin: Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves have a partnership that stretches all the way back to the first Matrix film. In this retrospective piece, we trace their remarkable friendship and decades-long collaboration. Train Like a Killer: Weapons Master Robert “Rock” Galotti and Keanu Reeves reveal the rigorous training that Keanu had to endure to make John Wick: Chapter 4 a reality – from gunplay, to jiu jitsu, to some hard-hitting stunt work. Making A Killing: In John Wick, sets are not merely the backdrop for each scene – they are integral parts of the action, with Wick often using whatever is on hand to take the fight to his enemies. Here we explore the craft at play in designing the sets of John Wick: Chapter 4 and the ways set design and action choreography go hand in hand in this legendary series. The Psychology of a Killer: Chad Stahelski explores the psychology of John Wick, a character who, despite four films, is still a mystery in many ways. We unpack the complicated code of ethics that Wick lives by, and the ironic bonds he shares with the men trying to kill him. The Blind Leading the Fight: John Wick: Chapter 4 witnesses the arrival of Caine, a blind killer played by legendary actor and martial artist Donnie Yen. With a style not seen since The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, Caine shows that a killer’s greatest instincts come not from his eyes, but from his mind. Here we uncover Yen’s journey on this film, exploring his prep for the role, his insight into the character, and his intense training regimen to portray this unlikely killer. Suit Up / Shoot Up: Costume Designer Paco Delgado uncovers the cooler-than-cool suits worn by the assassins of John Wick that feature bulletproof lining – just what every killer needs for a night out on the town. We also explore the more refined looks of the Marquis and the Old West-inspired garb of the Tracker. Packing a Punch: Pulling off a kill takes a village. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the way Team Wick incorporates special effects into the practical stunts and locations of the film. One Killer Shot: John Wick: Chapter 4 features one of the boldest single-take shots ever attempted in action filmmaking. Fight Choreographers Jeremy Marinas and Laurent Demianoff team up with Stunt Coordinator Scott Rogers to dive into the creative challenges that went into planning this one-shot sequence that sees John Wick take on Paris’s deadliest killers. Killing at the Speed of Traffic: Take a look at a nonstop action sequence featuring John Wick’s car-fu at the Arc de Triomphe! The driving force of this piece will be a look at the effects achieved at the iconic location, and sets the stakes of every assassin in Paris descending on Wick. A Shot in the Dark: The John Wick series takes audiences into a world that is both thematically and visually dark. For film crews, that meant enduring hundreds of night shoots, with crews switching to a virtually nocturnal mode of life for long stretches of production. Here we explore the tenacious work of cast and crew members who tough it out night after night in pursuit of Wick’s dark, iconic aesthetic. Along the way, we explore some of the most iconic night scenes in the film, culminating with Wick’s brutal staircase fight. In Honor of the Dead: In creating John Wick: Chapter 4, Chad Stahelski drew on references from some of the greatest films ever made. Uncover the cinematic homages depicted in the film, from David Lean to John Woo, to the samurai epics of post-war Japan. Theatrical Trailer 1 Theatrical Trailer 2 John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray John Wick: Chapter 4 - Blu-ray John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Wal-Mart Exclusive) John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Amazon Exclusive) John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray(Best Buy SteelBook) John Wick: Chapter 4 - Blu-ray (Target Exclusive) All are up for pre-order - here's the full press release from Lionsgate: On Digital May 23 and 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, & On Demand on June 13 from Lionsgate® SANTA MONICA, CA (May 2, 2023) – Old friends and new foes come together when John Wick: Chapter 4 arrives On Demand May 23 and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), and DVD June 13 from Lionsgate. The high action-thriller, which has grossed a franchise-best $400 million+ at the global box office, directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, stars Keanu Reeves (The Matrix franchise) as he returns in the titular role, joined by franchise regulars Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix franchise), Lance Reddick (TV’s “Lost”), and lan McShane (“Deadwood”) while welcoming Donnie Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Bill Skarsgård (It franchise), Hiroyuki Sanada (Avengers: Endgame), Shamier Anderson (Race), Rina Sawayama (TV’s “Turn Up Charlie”), and Scott Adkins (Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday). John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe, and forces that turn old friends into foes. John Wick: Chapter 4 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively. 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES Chad and Keanu: Through Wick and Thin: Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves have a partnership that stretches all the way back to the first Matrix film. In this retrospective piece, we trace their remarkable friendship and decades-long collaboration. Train Like a Killer: Weapons Master Robert “Rock” Galotti and Keanu Reeves reveal the rigorous training that Keanu had to endure to make John Wick: Chapter 4 a reality – from gunplay, to jiu jitsu, to some hard-hitting stunt work. Making A Killing: In John Wick, sets are not merely the backdrop for each scene – they are integral parts of the action, with Wick often using whatever is on hand to take the fight to his enemies. Here we explore the craft at play in designing the sets of John Wick: Chapter 4 and the ways set design and action choreography go hand in hand in this legendary series. The Psychology of a Killer: Chad Stahelski explores the psychology of John Wick, a character who, despite four films, is still a mystery in many ways. We unpack the complicated code of ethics that Wick lives by, and the ironic bonds he shares with the men trying to kill him. The Blind Leading the Fight: John Wick: Chapter 4 witnesses the arrival of Caine, a blind killer played by legendary actor and martial artist Donnie Yen. With a style not seen since The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, Caine shows that a killer’s greatest instincts come not from his eyes, but from his mind. Here we uncover Yen’s journey on this film, exploring his prep for the role, his insight into the character, and his intense training regimen to portray this unlikely killer. Suit Up / Shoot Up: Costume Designer Paco Delgado uncovers the cooler-than-cool suits worn by the assassins of John Wick that feature bulletproof lining – just what every killer needs for a night out on the town. We also explore the more refined looks of the Marquis and the Old West-inspired garb of the Tracker. Packing a Punch: Pulling off a kill takes a village. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the way Team Wick incorporates special effects into the practical stunts and locations of the film. One Killer Shot: John Wick: Chapter 4 features one of the boldest single-take shots ever attempted in action filmmaking. Fight Choreographers Jeremy Marinas and Laurent Demianoff team up with Stunt Coordinator Scott Rogers to dive into the creative challenges that went into planning this one-shot sequence that sees John Wick take on Paris’s deadliest killers. Killing at the Speed of Traffic: Take a look at a nonstop action sequence featuring John Wick’s car-fu at the Arc de Triomphe! The driving force of this piece will be a look at the effects achieved at the iconic location, and sets the stakes of every assassin in Paris descending on Wick. A Shot in the Dark: The John Wick series takes audiences into a world that is both thematically and visually dark. For film crews, that meant enduring hundreds of night shoots, with crews switching to a virtually nocturnal mode of life for long stretches of production. Here we explore the tenacious work of cast and crew members who tough it out night after night in pursuit of Wick’s dark, iconic aesthetic. Along the way, we explore some of the most iconic night scenes in the film, culminating with Wick’s brutal staircase fight. In Honor of the Dead: In creating John Wick: Chapter 4, Chad Stahelski drew on references from some of the greatest films ever made. Uncover the cinematic homages depicted in the film, from David Lean to John Woo, to the samurai epics of post-war Japan. Theatrical Trailer 1 Theatrical Trailer 2 CAST: Keanu Reeves The Matrix franchise Donnie Yen Rogue One, IP Man franchise Bill Skarsgård It franchise, Barbarian Laurence Fishburne The Matrix Franchise Hiroyuki Sanada Bullet Train, Avengers: Endgame Lance Reddick TV’s “Lost” Rina Sawayama TV’s “Turn Up Charlie” Scott Adkins Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday and lan McShane TV’s “Deadwood,” “American Gods” Official Site: https://johnwick.movie/ Trailer: Instagram: @johnwickmovie Facebook: @johnwickmovie Twitter: @johnwickmovie Hashtag: #johnwick4 PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2023 Title Copyright: John Wick: Chapter 4 © 2023 Summit Entertainment, LLC. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: New Release Rating: R for pervasive strong violence and some language Genre: Action Feature Run Time: 169 Minutes Closed-Captioned: N/A Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, English SDH 4K Ultra HD™ Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation, Dolby Vision Blu-ray™ Format: 1080p High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation DVD Format: 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation 4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio Blu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby AudioPosted Tue May 2, 2023 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Rolls For 4K UHD & Blu-ray on May 30The critically-acclaimed action-comedy based on the classic RPG and starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Regé-Jean Page will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 30. SteelBook fans can also get their 4K UHD Blu-ray in a spiffy suit of armor. Digital arrives tomorrow (May 2). A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people in this hilarious and action-packed adventure. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the press release seems to indicate the supplements are digital only. From Dice to Dragons: Honoring the Lore— Go behind-the-scenes with Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and the cast and crew to witness the thrilling journey of bringing the classic board game to life in the ultimate D&D experience. Rogues’ Gallery: The Heroes of Dungeons & Dragons— Get an in-depth look at the heroes of the film as the cast delves into their characters and reveals the secrets behind bringing them to life on screen. Fantastic Foes— Explore the dark side of D&D with a look at the film's complex and fascinating villains. The Bestiary— Check out the cutting-edge visual effects, prosthetics, and intricate costumes that went into the creation of the movie's magical beings and fantastical beasts. Forging the Forgotten Realms— Discover the secrets behind the exciting sets and breathtaking locations in far away lands! Broadswords, Battle-axes & Badass Brawls— Dive into epic fight sequences with a behind-the-scenes look at the mind-blowing stunts and powerful weaponry that went into this heart-pumping action adventure. Gag Reel— Don't miss the hilarious gag reel with bloopers and outtakes. Deleted and Extended Scenes— Uncover even more of the action with deleted & extended scenes not seen in theaters! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Blu-ray Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook) Order your copy today!Posted Mon May 1, 2023 at 08:57 AM PDT by: -
The Truman Show with Jim Carrey Debuts on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on July 4Peter Weir's classic dramedy celebrates its 25th anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray release with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on July 4. Carrey stars as Truman Burbank, a man whose life is a nonstop TV show. Truman doesn't realize that his quaint hometown is a giant studio set run by a visionary creator (Ed Harris), that folks living and working there are Hollywood actors, and that even his incessantly bubbly wife (Laura Linney) is a contract player. Gradually, Truman gets wise, and his response leaves viewers laughing, crying, and cheering like few films ever have. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital Combo Pack presents the film in Dolby Vision with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and has been fully remastered from the original negative (with the new 4K version approved by Weir). The Truman Show - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SUPPLEMENTS INCLUDE: How’s It Going to End? The Making of The Truman Show – Two-Part Documentary Faux Finishing—The Visual Effects of The Truman Show Deleted Scenes Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Pre-orders for The Truman Show on 4K are already up and here is the full press release: Director Peter Weir’s cinematic triumph THE TRUMAN SHOW celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment is marking the occasion by releasing a newly remastered version of the beloved classic on 4K Ultra HD™ for the first time ever on July 4, 2023. Starring the incomparable Jim Carrey, THE TRUMAN SHOW was a box office and critical success, earning over $264 million worldwide and a 95% fresh critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Nominated* for three Academy Awards®, THE TRUMAN SHOW is both wildly entertaining and a complex exploration of media consumption, surveillance, and reality TV that was ahead of its time and even more relevant today. Carrey stars as Truman Burbank, a man whose life is a nonstop TV show. Truman doesn't realize that his quaint hometown is a giant studio set run by a visionary creator (Ed Harris), that folks living and working there are Hollywood actors, and that even his incessantly bubbly wife (Laura Linney) is a contract player. Gradually, Truman gets wise, and his response leaves viewers laughing, crying, and cheering like few films ever have. THE TRUMAN SHOW has been fully remastered using scans of the original negative, with the new 4K version approved by Weir. The film is presented with Dolby Vision™ high dynamic range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos® audio for a truly immersive experience**. The 4K Ultra HD two-disc set includes the film on both 4K Ultra HD Disc and on Blu-ray™, along with access to a Digital copy of the film and legacy bonus content on Blu-ray detailed below: How’s It Going to End? The Making of The Truman Show – Two-Part Documentary Faux Finishing—The Visual Effects of The Truman Show Deleted Scenes Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailers TV Spots *1999, Best Director (Peter Weir), Best Supporting Actor (Ed Harris), Best Original Screenplay (Andrew Niccol) **Dolby Atmos enabled devices are also required to experience Dolby Atmos at home. To experience Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc, a Dolby Vision enabled TV is required with a Dolby Vision enabled 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. “ACADEMY AWARD®” and “OSCAR®” are the registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Posted Wed Apr 26, 2023 at 03:38 PM PDT by: -
Scream VI Takes A Stab At Blu-ray And 4K UHD On July 11The sixth chapter in the horror franchise created by Wes Craven will be available on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and in a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook this summer on July 11. Ghostface also wraps his red right hand around Digital arriving on April 25. Read our Scream VI film review here. No one is safe and everyone is a suspect in the smash hit thriller from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group that has earned more than $167 million worldwide. The four survivors from the most recent Woodsboro Ghostface killings have moved to New York City for a fresh start. Just as they begin to feel a sense of normalcy, they receive that infamous call. Ghostface is more brutal and relentless than ever and will stop at nothing to hunt them down. Full specs haven't been revealed yet, however, supplements have been detailed: Commentary by Filmmakers—Hear from the directors, writers, and executive producer as they dive into the making of the new film. Death Comes to the City—From Woodsboro to the five boroughs, the filmmakers and cast discuss Ghostface’s reign of terror in the big city. The Faces of Death—Join the core four—Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding—and the rest of the cast and crew as they discuss their return to the beloved horror franchise. More Meta than Meta—Go inside the sequel to the requel with new and legacy characters. Includes a look back at the franchise, hidden easter eggs, and more. Bloodbath at a Bodega—Nowhere in New York is safe from Ghostface. An Apartment to Die For—Witness the staging of the elaborate apartment attack and ladder escape, as well as the stunts and practical effects used to bring Ghostface’s kills to a whole new level. The Night Train to Terror—Immerse yourself in this behind-the-scenes look at the terrifying NYC subway sequence on Halloween night. Theater of Blood—Dive into the nostalgia of the Scream movies that came before. Digital Exclusive: Gag Reel—This gag reel will have you in stitches! Scream VI - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Scream VI - Blu-ray Scream VI - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook) Order your preferred copy of Scream VI today and here is the full press release: SCREAM VI arrives for purchase on Digital April 25 and in a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on July 11th Ghostface is more terrifying than ever on a rampage in the Big Apple in the “flawless” and “razor-sharp game-changer” (Meagan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting) SCREAM VI, arriving for purchase on Digital April 25, 2023 from Paramount Home Entertainment. No one is safe and everyone is a suspect in the smash hit thriller from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group that has earned more than $167 million worldwide. The four survivors from the most recent Woodsboro Ghostface killings have moved to New York City for a fresh start. Just as they begin to feel a sense of normalcy, they receive that infamous call. Ghostface is more brutal and relentless than ever and will stop at nothing to hunt them down. Fans who buy the film on Digital will have access to over an hour of killer bonus content, including behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew discussing the wildly popular franchise and upping the ante in this latest installment. Bonus content is detailed below: Commentary by Filmmakers—Hear from the directors, writers, and executive producer as they dive into the making of the new film. Death Comes to the City—From Woodsboro to the five boroughs, the filmmakers and cast discuss Ghostface’s reign of terror in the big city. The Faces of Death—Join the core four—Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding—and the rest of the cast and crew as they discuss their return to the beloved horror franchise. More Meta than Meta—Go inside the sequel to the requel with new and legacy characters. Includes a look back at the franchise, hidden easter eggs, and more. Bloodbath at a Bodega—Nowhere in New York is safe from Ghostface. An Apartment to Die For—Witness the staging of the elaborate apartment attack and ladder escape, as well as the stunts and practical effects used to bring Ghostface’s kills to a whole new level. The Night Train to Terror—Immerse yourself in this behind-the-scenes look at the terrifying NYC subway sequence on Halloween night. Theater of Blood—Dive into the nostalgia of the Scream movies that came before. Digital Exclusive: Gag Reel—This gag reel will have you in stitches! SCREAM VI and SCREAM (2022) will also be available in a 2-Movie Collection on Digital for a special price starting April 25th. SCREAM VI will arrive in a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on July 11th.Posted Mon Apr 24, 2023 at 11:12 AM PDT by: -
The Criterion Collection Announces and Details July 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray ReleasesTitles include The Watermelon Woman (Blu-ray), Breathless (4K UHD), After Hours (4K UHD and Blu-ray), One False Move (4K UHD and Blu-ray) and The Ranown Westerns: Five Films Directed by Budd Boetticher (4K UHD). The month's Blu-ray-only title is the romantic comedy The Watermelon Woman by Cheryl Dunye arriving on July 11. The wry, incisive debut feature by Cheryl Dunye gave cinema something bracingly new and groundbreaking: a vibrant representation of Black lesbian identity by a Black lesbian filmmaker. Dunye stars as Cheryl, a video-store clerk and aspiring director whose interest in forgotten Black actresses leads her to investigate an obscure 1930s performer known as the Watermelon Woman, whose story proves to have surprising resonances with Cheryl’s own life as she navigates a new relationship with a white girlfriend (Guinevere Turner). Balancing breezy romantic comedy with a serious inquiry into the history of Black and queer women in Hollywood, The Watermelon Woman slyly rewrites long-standing constructions of race and sexuality on-screen, introducing an important voice in American cinema. 1996 • 84 minutes • Color • 3.0 surround • 1.33:1 aspect ratio The Watermelon Woman DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 2K digital restoration, supervised by director Cheryl Dunye, cinematographer Michelle Crenshaw, and producer Alexandra Juhasz, in collaboration with the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project, with 3.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack New interview with Dunye New conversation between Dunye and artist-filmmaker Martine Syms New conversation between Juhasz and filmmaker and film scholar Thomas Allen Harris Six early short films by Dunye English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Cassie da CostaNew cover by Eric Skillman On the same date comes Martin Scorsese's 1985 dark comedy After Hours also available on Blu-ray. Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman (Rosanna Arquette). So begins the wildest night of his life, as bizarre occurrences—involving underground-art punks, a distressed waitress, a crazed Mister Softee truck driver, and a bagel-and-cream-cheese paperweight—pile up with anxiety-inducing relentlessness and thwart his attempts to get home. With this Kafkaesque cult classic, Martin Scorsese—abetted by Michael Ballhaus’s kinetic cinematography and scene-stealing supporting turns by Linda Fiorentino, Teri Garr, Catherine O’Hara, and John Heard—directed a darkly comic tale of mistaken identity, turning the desolate night world of 1980s SoHo into a bohemian wonderland of surreal menace. 1985 • 97 minutes • Color • Monaural • 1.85:1 aspect ratio After Hours - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Criterion) DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by editor Thelma Schoonmaker, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features New program featuring director Martin Scorsese interviewed by writer Fran Lebowitz Audio commentary from 2004 featuring Scorsese, Schoonmaker, director of photography Michael Ballhaus, actor and producer Griffin Dunne, and producer Amy Robinson, with additional comments recorded in 2023 Documentary about the making of the film featuring Dunne, Robinson, Schoonmaker, and Scorsese New program on the look of the film featuring costume designer Rita Ryack and production designer Jeffrey Townsend Deleted scenes Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Sheila O’MalleyNew cover by Drusilla Adeline/Sister Hyde Arriving on July 18 is a 4K UHD upgrade of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless. There was before Breathless, and there was after Breathless. Jean-Luc Godard burst onto the film scene in 1960 with this jazzy, free-form, and sexy homage to the American film genres that inspired him as a writer for Cahiers du cinéma. With its lack of polish, surplus of attitude, anything-goes crime narrative, and effervescent young stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg, Breathless helped launch the French New Wave and ensured that cinema would never be the same. 1960 • 90 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In French with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio Breathless - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 4K restoration, 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 Interviews with director Jean-Luc Godard; actors Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, and Jean-Pierre Melville; director of photography Raoul Coutard; assistant director Pierre Rissient; and filmmaker D. A. Pennebaker Two video essays: filmmaker Mark Rappaport’s Jean Seberg and critic Jonathan Rosenbaum’s “Breathless” as Criticism Chambre 12, Hôtel de Suède, a 1993 French documentary about the making of Breathless, featuring members of the cast and crew Charlotte et son Jules, a 1959 short film by Godard featuring Belmondo Trailer PLUS: An essay by scholar Dudley Andrew, writings by Godard, François Truffaut’s original treatment, and Godard’s scenarioCover by Rodrigo Corral Also on July 18 is The Ranown Westerns: Five Films Directed by Budd Boetticher on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. The five briskly entertaining, vividly performed westerns made by director Budd Boetticher and strapping star Randolph Scott in the second half of the 1950s transcend their B-movie origins to become rich, unexpectedly profound explorations of loyalty, greed, honor, and revenge. Often grouped under the name Ranown (after producer Harry Joe Brown and Scott’s production company) and colorfully scripted by Burt Kennedy and Charles Lang, these films seem to unfold in a world unto themselves, staking a claim between traditional westerns and the subversive genre revisionism of the 1960s—and representing the crowning achievement of the underappreciated auteur Boetticher. The Ranown Westerns: Five Films Directed by Budd Boetticher - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray - The Criterion Collection THE TALL T Based on a story by Elmore Leonard, this collaboration between director Budd Boetticher, actor Randolph Scott, and screenwriter Burt Kennedy is a model of elegantly economical storytelling charged with psychological tension. Here, Scott is the easygoing rancher who, along with the newlywed daughter (Maureen O’Sullivan) of a wealthy mining baron, must use his wits to stay alive when he is taken hostage by a band of ruthless stagecoach robbers. He is memorably matched by Richard Boone’s dangerously charming, nearly sympathetic villain in a performance that exemplifies the fine moral shading that distinguishes the Ranown westerns. 1957 • 78 minutes • Color • Monaural • 1.85:1 aspect ratio DECISION AT SUNDOWN Randolph Scott boldly subverts his upstanding image in this stark, often startlingly bleak tale of revenge and a man’s misguided quest for redemption. He plays the mysterious stranger who, consumed by hatred for the man he blames for his wife’s suicide, rides into the corrupt town of Sundown hell-bent on vengeance. There, both he and the townspeople face a reckoning that forces them to confront disturbing truths about themselves. All but annihilating the myth of the righteous western hero, Decision at Sundown edges the Ranown films into increasingly dark, despairing territory. 1957 • 77 minutes • Color • Monaural • 1.85:1 aspect ratio BUCHANAN RIDES ALONE Welcome to Agry Town, a corrupt border outpost presided over by a pair of rival brothers whose bottomless greed corrupts everything in their orbit. Into this moral cesspool rides drifter Tom Buchanan (Randolph Scott), who soon finds himself railroaded for murder and, alongside a vengeful young Mexican vaquero, forced to take a stand for justice. The noir-tinged narrative—replete with twists, double crosses, and the kind of richly drawn villains who are hallmarks of the Ranown westerns—moves with entertaining economy toward a memorably ironic climax. 1958 • 79 minutes • Color • Monaural • 1.85:1 aspect ratio RIDE LONESOME Mysterious motivations drive taciturn bounty hunter Ben Brigade (Randolph Scott) to capture a wanted murderer—but his quest is complicated when he is accosted by a pair of outlaws who have their own inscrutable reasons for riding along. Masterfully scripted by Burt Kennedy, who weaves a complex web of ambiguous loyalties and motives, and featuring supporting turns by genre icons James Coburn (in his film debut) and Lee Van Cleef, the first of the Ranown westerns to be shot in CinemaScope makes striking use of the enlarged frame—with a final shot that stands as perhaps the single most unforgettable image in the series. 1959 • 73 minutes • Color • Monaural • 2.35:1 aspect ratio COMANCHE STATION The last collaboration between Budd Boetticher and Randolph Scott brings the Ranown westerns full circle, reexamining many of the films’ key themes and tropes: greed, loyalty, hidden motivations, and the fine moral line that separates heroes from villains. Scott stars as the enigmatic Jefferson Cody, who rescues a woman kidnapped by Comanches for reasons that may have nothing to do with the bounty offered for her return. But before he can bring her to safety, he’ll have to contend with the dangers of the Comanche warpath and a trio of bounty hunters who have designs on the reward. 1960 • 73 minutes • Color • Monaural • 2.35:1 aspect ratio SIX-DISC 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • Five feature films: The Tall T, Decision at Sundown, Buchanan Rides Alone, Ride Lonesome, and Comanche Station. • New 4K digital restorations by Sony Pictures Entertainment, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks • Three 4K UHD discs of the films presented in Dolby Vision HDR and three Blu-rays with the films and special features • Introductions to the films by filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Taylor Hackford • New introduction by film critic Farran Smith Nehme on actor Randolph Scott • Three audio commentaries, featuring film scholar Jeanine Basinger on The Tall T, film critic Jeremy Arnold on Ride Lonesome, and Hackford on Comanche Station • Archival programs featuring interviews with director Budd Boetticher • Audio conversation with Boetticher and film scholar Jim Kitses • Super 8 home-movie version of Comanche Station • Trailers • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film scholar Tom Gunning And finally on July 25 is Carl Franklin's One False Move on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray as well as Blu-ray. A small-town police chief (Bill Paxton) concealing an explosive secret. A pair of ruthless drug dealers (coscreenwriter Billy Bob Thornton and Michael Beach) who leave a bloody trail in their wake as they make their way from Los Angeles to Arkansas. And an enigmatic woman (Cynda Williams) caught in the middle. The way these desperate lives converge becomes a masterclass in slow-burn tension thanks to the nuanced direction of Carl Franklin, whose haunting debut feature travels a crooked road across America’s most fraught divisions—urban and rural, Black and white—while imbuing noir conventions with a wrenching emotional depth. 1992 • 105 minutes • Color • 5.1 surround • 1.85:1 aspect ratio One False Move - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray - The Criterion Collection DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Carl Franklin, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Audio commentary from 1999 featuring Franklin New conversation between Franklin and cowriter-actor Billy Bob Thornton Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by author William BoyleNew cover by Vlad Rodriguez Preorders should be available in the next week or so.Posted Fri Apr 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM PDT by: -
Nicolas Cage's Lord of War Fires Off A Best Buy Exclusive 4K UHD SteelBook June 6The action-adventure co-starring Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan and Ethan Hawke is getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray rerelease in a SteelBook exclusively at Best Buy on June 6. Chance leads Yuri Orlov (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage) to discover his one talent — illegal arms dealing. With his brother’s help, he reaches the top of his trade, supplying anyone whose check clears. His skills and quick wits bring him everything he’s ever wanted — and help him elude a persistent Interpol agent. But at the peak of his prowess, he discovers his customers might demand more than he can give…and those he’s trying to protect could become deadly liabilities. This taut thriller costars Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, and Bridget Moynahan. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook will include Dolby Atmos and appears to be identical to the previous release aside from the updated collectible packaging. Lord of War - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook) SPECIAL FEATURES • Deleted Scenes • “The Making of Lord of War” Featurette • “Making a Killing: Inside the International Arms Trade” Featurette • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Andrew Niccol Order your copy today and here is the full press release: Lord of War, the action-adventure drama Cage, arrives on a Best Buy exclusive SteelBook® in 4K Ultra HDTM (+ Blu-ray™ + Digital) on June 6 from Lionsgate. 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital Date: 6/6/23 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $27.99 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Lord of War, the action-adventure drama Cage, arrives on a Best Buy exclusive SteelBook® in 4K Ultra HDTM (+ Blu-ray™ + Digital) on June 6 from Lionsgate. Directed by Andrew Niccol (The Host, Good Kill, Anon), the film follows Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage), an arms dealer whose clients include merciless dictators. Yuri is as conflicted as the countries he sells arms in, and must now face the consequences of his criminal history. Lord of War will be available for the suggested retail price of $27.99. OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS Chance leads Yuri Orlov (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage) to discover his one talent — illegal arms dealing. With his brother’s help, he reaches the top of his trade, supplying anyone whose check clears. His skills and quick wits bring him everything he’s ever wanted — and help him elude a persistent Interpol agent. But at the peak of his prowess, he discovers his customers might demand more than he can give…and those he’s trying to protect could become deadly liabilities. This taut thriller costars Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, and Bridget Moynahan. CAST Academy Award® Winner Nicolas Cage Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Academy Award® Winner Jared Leto Dallas Buyers Club, Suicide Squad, Morbius, House of Gucci Bridget Moynahan I, Robot, Battle Los Angeles, John Wick, TV’s “Blue Bloods” Academy Award® Nominee Ian Holm Chariots of Fire, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Ratatouille Academy Award® Nomine Ethan Hawke Boyhood, Training Day, The Northman, Raymond & Ray SPECIAL FEATURES • Deleted Scenes • “The Making of Lord of War” Featurette • “Making a Killing: Inside the International Arms Trade” Featurette • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Andrew Niccol PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2005 Title Copyright: Lord of War © 2005 Film & Entertainment VIP Medienfonds 3 GmbH & Co. KG and Ascendant Filmproduktion GmbH. All Rights Reserved. Type: Catalog Rating: R for Strong Violence, Drug Use, Language and Sexuality Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller Closed-Captioned: N/A 4K Ultra HD Subtitles: English Subtitles, Spanish Subtitles, English SDH Blu-Ray Subtitles: English Subtitles, Spanish Subtitles, English SDH Feature Run Time: 121 Mins. 4K Ultra HD Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16x9 (2.40:1) Presentation 4K Ultra HD Audio: English Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16x9 (2.40:1) Presentation Blu-ray Audio: English 6.1 DTS Digital Surround ES Audio, English 5.1 Dolby® EXTM Audio Audio™ Artist Name: Jake KontouPosted Tue Apr 11, 2023 at 12:07 PM PDT by: -
David Cronenberg's "Naked Lunch" Orders Out For Three New 4-Disc 4K UHD Mediabooks from Turbine!Turbine Medien prepares 4K UHD Mediabook collectors for a wild journey into the Interzone with David Cronenberg's hypnotic adaptation of William S. Burroughs' iconic novel Naked Lunch with a 4-disc set packed with five hours of bonus features! All three Limited Edition Mediabooks are up for per-order and ship starting April 28th One of the most bizarre and surreal films in Cronenberg's already bizarre and surreal catalog of films, Naked Lunch is steeped in hyptnotic imagery held by incredible performacnes and an amazing Howard Shore score. Burroughs has always been a polarizing figure and so too was this film. Part adaptation of Burroughs' novel, his actual life, and other short stories, Peter Weller stars as William Lee who after killing his wife, grabs his typewriter and flees to the North African Interzone. It's a hell of a trip and essential viewing for any Cronenberg fan. It's also damned hard to peg a specific genre. Is it comedy? Drama? Horror? Science Fiction? All of the above? You'll just have to huff your own tank of bug killer and find out for yourself! As we knew Arrow Video was already issuing their own releases of Naked Lunch, Turbine Medien is preparing to unleash their own unique Limited Edition Mediabook Releases. Each edition offers the film in 4k Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR with a transfer approved by Cronenberg, a remastered Blu-ray, as well as two additional discs with over 5-hours of bonus features on top of a 48-page essay book (in German)! Here are your options: Naked Lunch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray MediabookInternational Artwork - 500 Units Naked Lunch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray MediabookGerman Artwork - 500 Units Naked Lunch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray MediabookJean-Baptiste Chuat Artwork - 500 Units Here's all of the bonus features content and tech specs you'll get to enjoy with this release: Technical specifications: Language / sound: German DTS-HD MA 5.1, German DTS-HD MA 2.0, English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 2.0, English DD 2.0 Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (2160p24 4K Ultra HD) - 4x the resolution of Full HD with HDR and Dolby Vision, 1.85:1 (1980/24p), 16:9 Subtitles: German, English Running time: 115 minutes Bonus Material: + New interviews (HD): - Peter Weller (actor - approx. 62 min.) - Jeremy Thomas (Producer - approx. 15 min.) - Howard Shore (Composer - approx. 17 Min.) - Chris Walas (Make-up Legend - approx. 18 Min.) - Peter Suschitzky (cameraman - approx. 11 min.) + Archive: - Naked Making Lunch (HD, 55 Min.) - Theatrical release featurette (SD, approx. 6 min.) - B-Roll (SD ca. 3 Min.) - Interview with Jeremy Thomas (2004, SD, approx. 21 Min.) + Retroversion (SD, Open Matte 4:3 - Sound: German & English) + Dokumentation WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS - A MAN WITHIN + 50th Anniversary Naked Lunch (approx. 15 min) + Two director's audio comments + Trailers and TV spots All bonus material has optional German and English subtitles.Posted Tue Apr 11, 2023 at 03:11 AM PDT by:
