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Aldo Lado’s Debut Feature 'Short Night of Glass Dolls' Arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in April 2025Celluloid Dreams is bringing Aldo Lado’s 1971 film, Short Night of Glass Dolls to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray on April 29, 2025. For the first time in stunning 4K ultra-high resolution, this 4-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray Collector’s Edition features a brand new, fully restored 4K transfer of the movie from the original camera negatives, as well as a 35mm Grindhouse version of the movie. It comes in a high-quality, side-loaded slipcase that contains a disc case with reversible cover sleeve featuring the English and the original Italian title of the movie, as well as a 64-page booklet. Short Night of Glass Dolls - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray From the fringes of the giallo genre, writer and director Aldo Lado (WHO SAW HER DIE?, NIGHT TRAIN MURDERS) delivers a debut movie that pushes the boundaries of convention with “an ending that is one of the best, truly shocking giallo finales ever put on film.” (Collider) American foreign correspondent Gregory Moore is on his final assignment in Prague before transitioning to London. He plans to bring his beautiful Czech girlfriend Myra with him, freeing her from the shackles of oppressive Iron Curtain politics. But their plans are suddenly derailed when Myra vanishes without a trace. His investigation into her disappearance makes him realize that decadence, superstition, and hunger for power run deep in the City of a Hundred Spires. And then his own body turns up in a park… With no sign of life or rigor mortis, doctors prepare to perform an autopsy to discover the cause of his mysterious and symptomless death. What they don’t know is that in his mind, Greg is frantic. Silently screaming. “I am alive!” Newly restored and presented in 4K ultra-high resolution for the first time, “Short Night of Glass Dolls” is “easily one of the most intelligent and stylish gialli” (The Celluloid Highway). The film will surprise you with its remarkable narrative, distinctive photography, and stellar cast that includes Jean Sorel (A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN, THE SWEET BODY OF DEBORAH), Barbara Bach (THE BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME), Ingrid Thulin (THE SILENCE, WILD STRAWBERRIES) and Mario Adorf (THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO YOUR DAUGHTERS?). Celluloid Dreams is proud to present this newly scanned version, restored in 4K from the original camera negative, along with countless extras, in a high-quality, side-loaded slipcase that also contains a 64-page booklet. Note that this release does Disc 1 (4K UHD)Brand new 4K transfer and full restorationHDR-10Isolated ScoreCommentary Track by writer/director Aldo Lado and Federico Caddeo(NEW) Commentary Track by film critic Guido Henkel(NEW) English Trailer in 4K resolution(NEW) Italian Trailer in 4K resolution(NEW) Grindhouse Trailer in 4K resolution(NEW) Unreleased English Trailer (as "Catalepsis") in 4K resolutionDisc 2 (Blu-ray)Brand new transfer from 4K master and full restorationIsolated ScoreCommentary Track by writer/director Aldo Lado and Federico Caddeo(NEW) Commentary Track by film critic Guido Henkel(NEW) English Trailer(NEW) Italian Trailer(NEW) Grindhouse Trailer (NEW) Unreleased English Trailer (as "Catalepsis") Disc 3 (Blu-ray)"The Nights of Malastrana" 2015 Interview with writer/director Aldo Lado (97 mins)(NEW) "All About Lado" 2018 Interview with writer/director Aldo Lado (32 mins)"The Most Beautiful Voice in the World" Interview with soprano Edda Dell'Orso (21 mins)"The Quest for Money" Interview with producer Enzo Doria (20 mins)"Cuts Like a Knife" Interview with film editor Mario Morra (23 mins)"To Italy and Back" Interview with co-producer Dieter Geissler (29 mins)(NEW) "The Man on the Bridge" Featurette by Howard Berger (23 mins)(NEW) Image Gallery(NEW) Long-lost, export "Malastrana" creditsDisc 4 (Blu-ray)(NEW) Grindhouse Version from 35mm archival lab print(NEW) US VHS Pan&Scan Version (as "Paralyzed")Booklet (NEW) A 64-page booklet with a commemorative essay on Aldo Lado by Andy Marshall-Roberts, additional information and many photographs. You can pre-order Short Night of Glass Dolls - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Now!Posted Tue Dec 3, 2024 at 02:45 PM PST by: -
Feeling The Arrow Video Disc Love - February 2025 4K UHD and Blu-ray ReleasesArrow has just revealed their February 2025 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases. The titles in this wave included: A Certain Killer/A Killer's Key - Arrow Limited Edition, Alice, Sweet Alice - Arrow Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Cruising - Arrow Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - Arrow Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UK only, Blu-ray also available), The Last Stop in Yuma County - Arrow UK Limited Edition (UK only), and Lifeforce - Arrow UK Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UK only). A Certain Killer/A Killer's Key - Arrow Limited Edition Anticipating the cool aesthetic of Seijun Suzuki’s Branded to Kill and based on a crime novel by Shinji Fujiwara, the author of the original material for the same year’s A Colt is My Passport, A Certain Killer and A Killer’s Key are similarly stylish contemporary hitman thrillers directed by Daiei’s top director of jidai-geki, Kazuo Mori (The Tale of Zatoichi Continues) and starring the studio’s top actor Raiz? Ichikawa (Shinobi: Band of Assassins, Sleepy Eyes of Death). In A Certain Killer, Shiozaki’s low-profile existence as a chef at a local sushi restaurant serves as a front for his true job as a professional assassin whose modus operandi is poisoned needles. He’s approached by Maeda, a low-ranking member of a local yakuza group, to take out a rival gang boss. But the sudden arrival into his life of a spirited young woman, Keiko (Yumiko Nogawa, Gate of Flesh), has dramatic ramifications on his relationship with his new employer. Ichikawa’s lone wolf assassin is back in A Killer’s Key, this time masquerading as a traditional dance instructor named Nitta who is called in to avert a potential financial scandal that threatens to engulf a powerful yakuza group with ties to powerful figures in the political establishment. Co-scripted by the director Yasuz? Masumura (Giants and Toys, Blind Beast) and featuring masterful scope cinematography with an expressionistic eye for colour by one of Japan’s most esteemed cinematographers, Kazuo Miyagawa (Rashomon, Ugetsu), these Japanese crime drama essentials are presented for the very first time to the English-language home video market. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of both films Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio for both films Optional newly translated English subtitles Brand new audio commentary for both films by critic and Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns The Definite Murderer, a brand new 30-minute introduction to the films by Japanese film scholar Mark Roberts Original theatrical trailers for both films Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork for both films by Tony Stella Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the films by Jasper Sharp and Earl Jackson Alice, Sweet Alice - Arrow Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray A young Brooke Shields meets an untimely end in this religious-themed proto slasher par excellence from director Alfred Sole. On the day of her first communion, young Karen (Brooke Shields) is savagely murdered by an unknown assailant in a yellow rain mac and creepy translucent mask. But the nightmare is far from over – as the knife-wielding maniac strikes again and again, Karen’s bereaved parents are forced to confront the possibility that Karen’s wayward sister Alice might be the one behind the mask. Bearing influences from the likes of Hitchcock, the then-booming Italian giallo film and more specifically, Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now, Alice, Sweet Alice is an absolutely essential – if often overlooked – entry in the canon of 1970s American horror. 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative 4K (2160p) Ultra HD presentations of three versions via seamless branching: Communion (original), Alice, Sweet Alice (theatrical) and Holy Terror (re-release) Original lossless mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with Richard Harland Smith Archival audio commentary with co-writer/director Alfred Sole and editor M. Edward Salier First Communion: Alfred Sole Remembers Alice, Sweet Alice – director Alfred Sole looks back on his 1976 classic Alice on My Mind – a brand new interview with composer Stephen Lawrence In the Name of the Father brand new interview with actor Niles McMaster Sweet Memories: Dante Tomaselli on Alice, Sweet Alice – filmmaker Dante Tomaselli, cousin of Alfred Sole, discusses his longtime connection to the film Lost Childhood: The Locations of Alice, Sweet Alice a tour of the original Alice, Sweet Alice shooting locations hosted by author Michael Gingold Deleted scenes Split-screen version comparison Trailer and TV Spot Image gallery, including the original screenplay Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx Illustrated collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Blyth Cruising - Arrow Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Legendary director William Friedkin brings together Al Pacino, the 70s New York gay scene and a searing punk-rock soundtrack in this one-of-a-kind serial killer thriller, finally restored to its long-unavailable original theatrical version in 4K. New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who is preying on the patrons of the city’s underground gay scene. Young rookie cop Steve Burns (Pacino) is tasked with infiltrating the S&M subculture to try and lure the killer out of the shadows... but as he immerses himself deeper and deeper into the underworld, Steve risks losing his own identity in the process. Taking the premise and title from reporter Gerald Walker’s novel, Cruising was the subject of great controversy at the time of its release and remains a challenging and remarkable movie to this day, with Pacino’s haunted lead performance as its magnetic centrepiece. With hours of brand-new bonus features, including never-before-seen material from the deepest recesses of the studio archives, you’ve never seen Cruising like this. 2-DISC 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films 120-page perfect-bound collector’s book featuring articles from The Village Voice and The New York Times, essays from the film’s extras cast, an introduction from William Friedkin, and an archive interview with Al Pacino Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sister Hyde DISC ONE FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD) 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original lossless English mono audio, 2.0 stereo, and 5.1 Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Two archive audio commentaries by director William Friedkin, one solo and one moderated by critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode Brand new commentary featuring original musicians involved with the soundtrack I Want to Be the Curator, a brand-new interview with actress Karen Allen Deleted scenes and alternative footage On-set audio featuring the club scenes and protest coverage Censored material reels Theatrical trailer, teasers, and TV spots DISC TWO EXTRAS (BLU-RAY) Walking the Line, a brand-new interview with actor, film consultant, and former police detective Randy Jurgensen Cut Offs, an interview with editor Bud S. Smith Who’s That Guy?, an interview with actor Jay Acovone Pounding the Beat, an interview with actor Mike Starr Boy on the Bus, an interview with actor Mark Zecca Mineshaft Memories, an archive interview with Wally Wallace, former manager of the Mineshaft Breaking the Codes, a brand-new visual essay surrounding the hanky-codes featuring actor and writer David McGillivray Stop the Movie, a short film by Jim Hubbard capturing the Cruising protests The History of Cruising, an archival featurette looking at the film’s origins and production Exorcising Cruising, an archival featurette looking at the controversy surrounding the film and its enduring legacy William Friedkin’s BeyondFest 2022 Q&A at the American Cinematheque Extensive image gallery featuring international promotional material, on-set sketches, and more The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - Arrow UK Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray In 1974, Tobe Hooper changed the face of horror with his landmark ?lm The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Though the hulking Leatherface left an indelible mark upon the cinematic landscape, it wouldn’t be until 1986 that the buzz came back… in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2! Relocating the cannibalistic Sawyers to a cavernous labyrinth beneath an amusement park, Hooper’s deliciously demented sequel sees local DJ Stretch running afoul of them when she gets mixed up in the brutal slaying of two youngsters. Meanwhile, Lieutenant “Lefty” Enright is hell-bent on avenging the murder of his nephew Franklin, who perished in the original massacre. Whichever way you skin it, Leatherface’s second cinematic outing is an uncompromisingly delirious vision from one of the masters of horror. 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Limited edition packaging featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady and Dare Creative Booklet featuring new writing by Johnny Mains, Anna Bogutskaya, Guy Adams and Neil Mitchell Double-sided fold-out poster Texas Battle Land theme park postcard Chili cook-off recipe card Three double-sided collector’s postcards DISC 1 (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY) - THE FILM 4K restoration from the original negative 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original lossless stereo 2.0 audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Commentary with director Tobe Hooper Commentary with stars Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams and special effects legend Tom Savini Commentary with cinematographer Richard Kooris, production designer Cary White, script supervisor Laura Kooris and property master Michael Sullivan DISC 2 (BLU-RAY) - BONUS FEATURES Are We Not Both the Living Dead?, new visual essay by Scout Tafoya You’ve Got Good Taste: Cannibal Camp and Perverse Parody, new visual essay by Miranda Corcoran Stretch Lives!, interview with Caroline Williams Serving Tom, interview with makeup effects artist Gabe Bartalos Texas Blood Bath, interview with makeup effects artist Barton Mixon Remember the Alamo, interview with actor Kirk Sisco Die Yuppie Scum, interview with actor Barry Kinyon Extended interviews with Tobe Hooper and co-producer Cynthia Hargrave, from Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films It Runs in the Family, (plus outtakes!) on the film’s genesis, making and enduring appeal House of Pain, interview with makeup effects artists Mixon, Bartalos, Gino Crognale and John Vulich Yuppie Meat, interview with actors Chris Douridas and Barry Kinyon Cutting Moments, interview with editor Alain Jakubowicz Behind the Mask and Cutting Moments with Bob Elmore, two interviews with Leatherface’s performer Horror’s Hallowed Grounds, featurette exploring the film’s locations Still Feelin’ the Buzz, interview with horror expert Stephen Thrower Behind-the-scenes Alternate opening credits Deleted scenes Trailers and TV spots Still gallery The Last Stop in Yuma County - Arrow UK Limited Edition NEVER BRING A KNIFE SALESMAN TO A GUNFIGHT Blending elements of the western and neo-noir, The Last Stop in Yuma County is a loving and expertly crafted homage to the spirit of 1970s American crime thrillers with a modern twist, winning the prize for Best Film at the Sitges International Film Festival. A travelling knife salesman impatiently awaits the arrival of a fuel truck in an isolated roadside diner in rural Arizona. His attempt to wile away the hours with a crossword puzzle and a cup of coffee is interrupted by the arrival of Travis and Beau, two bank robbers fleeing from a heist. Realising they’ve been recognised, the thieves intimidate the diner’s staff and clientele into silence just as more oblivious patrons begin to trickle in. As the tension mounts and pressure spirals, the salesman is caught between protecting the safety of the other customers and his own survival, and will make a decision that will change his life forever. Featuring gripping performances by a cast loaded with genre favourites, including Jim Cummings (The Beta Test), Richard Brake (Barbarian), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Jocelin Donahue (The House of the Devil) and Alex Essoe (Starry Eyes), The Last Stop in Yuma County is a thrilling exploration of the difficult choices and fragile alliances that arise in desperate situations. LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary with director Francis Galluppi and executive producer James Claeys Audio commentary with Francis Galluppi and actors Jim Cummings and Jocelin Donahue Audio commentary with Francis Galluppi and cinematographer Mac Fisken Trust the Audience, a new interview with Francis Galluppi Leave the Gun, Take the Rhubarb, a new video essay by film critic Matt Donato Sell Your House, a making-of featurette Three screenplay-to-film comparisons Trailer Image galleries Illustrated collector's booklet featuring artwork by Adam Perocchi and new writing by film critics Kat Hughes and Meagan Navarro Reversible sleeve featuring artwork by Eric Adrian Lee and Nicholas Moegly Six vintage-style lobby cards featuring newly-commissioned artwork by Eric Adrian Lee Lifeforce - Arrow UK Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, THE TERROR BEGINS When a space shuttle crew finds a mysterious spacecraft containing three human-looking creatures in a state of suspended animation, they bring them back to Earth for further investigation. It’s only then that scientists discover that they are in fact a race of space vampires that feed off people’s life-force, rather than their blood. So when they escape and run amok in London, the consequences are apocalyptic – and the shuttle crew’s only survivor (Steve Railsback) seems to be the only man who can stop them. Based on Colin Wilson’s novel The Space Vampires, with a screenplay co-written by Dan O’Bannon (Alien, Return of the Living Dead) and directed by Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist), this lively sci-fi horror romp has a stellar cast including Peter Firth, Frank Finlay and Patrick Stewart – although it’s Mathilda May’s appearance as the seductive alien leader that attracts the most attention to this day. 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films of the 116-minute International Cut, plus a 4K restoration of the 101-minute Theatrical Cut from the original negative Original lossless stereo audio plus optional 5.1 DTS-HD MA Surround and Dolby Atmos remixes for both cuts Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing for both cuts Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dan Mumford Collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Frank Collins DISC ONE - INTERNATIONAL CUT 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Audio commentary by director Tobe Hooper, moderated by filmmaker Tim Sullivan Audio commentary by visual effects artist Douglas Smith, moderated by filmmaker and scholar Howard S. Berger Audio commentary with make-up effects artist Nick Maley, moderated by filmmaker Michael Felsher Isolated music and effects track Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce, an epic look at the genesis, production and release of the film, featuring interviews with Hooper, associate producer Michael J. Kagan, editor John Grover, actors Aubrey Morris and Nicholas Ball, make-up artist Sandra Exelby, screenwriter Michael Armstrong, sound designer Vernon Messenger, art designers Tom Adams and Roger Stewart, and effects artist John Schoonraad Space Vampires in London, an archive interview with Tobe Hooper Dangerous Beauty, an archive interview with Mathilda May Carlsen’s Curse, an archive interview with Steve Railsback Textless opening sequence Theatrical trailers DISC TWO - THEATRICAL CUT 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Isolated music and effects track Interview outtakes from Mark Hartley’s Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films, featuring Hooper, Armstrong, Grover and Messenger Split screen comparison with TV version Preorders for these upcoming February 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases are up on the Arrow websites and should be available soon at other retailers.Posted Fri Nov 29, 2024 at 09:27 AM PST by: -
You Can't Explain It, You Can't Predict It - Turbine Unleashes New 4K UHD Dolby Vision SteelBook & Mediabook Editions of 'Twister' December 5thGermany's Turbine will unleash the most powerful force of nature with their own 4K UHD Mediabook and SteelBook of Jan de Bont's Twister. Set to release December 5th, the new offerings will not only feature the classy classic original poster art on both editions but the 4K disc will be pressed on a BD100 disc with Dolby Vision HDR and the set will also include the remastered 1080p Blu-ray. The damnable misery of being a physical media collector is when there's a rights discrepancy for a fan-favorite title. Do you jump the gun snag the domestic release now, or do you wait to see what the foreign markets bring to the table? Well, those who waited will be treated to a terrific new two-disc release of Jan de Bont's disaster weather epic in 4K with far superior artwork options. Fans will also enjoy the film in 4K with a disc that will include Dolby Vision HDR and will be pressed on a BD100 disc for a likely cleaner encode. The English Atmos track will be the same as we had here, sadly Turbine's exciting Auro3D 13.1 mix from their previous Blu-ray offering won't be carried over. Twister - Turbine 4K UHD Mediabook Twister - Turbine 4K UHD SteelBook Here are all of the specs and bonus features details: The producers of JURASSIC PARK and the director of SPEED show the darkest side of nature in 4K!Jo and Bill Harding are scientists who are tracking the most destructive hurricane of the last 50 years through the USA. Their goal: to channel electronic sensors into the center of the tornado in order to obtain measured values for a reliable early warning system. But to do so, they have to stand in the way of the deadly storm themselves. Houses are torn to shreds, tractors are thrown from the sky and a tanker truck develops into a flying bomb. At 300 miles per hour, the all-destroying Twister rolls through the land and leaves a trail of devastation in its wake...Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Jan de Bont's breathless tornado actioner with groundbreaking special and sound effects.Film info:Original title: TwisterProduction country: USA 1996Director: Jan de BontCast: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jami GertzSpecifications:Language / Sound: German Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Atmos, German DTS 5.1, English DTS 5.1Aspect ratio: 2.39:1 (2160p24 Ultra HD) with HDR10 and Dolby VisionSubtitles: German, English, German for the hearing impaired, English SDHRuntime: 113 minutesBonus material:New 4K restoration of the film to 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayBlu-ray Disc remastered in 4K+ New Dolby Atmos mix of the original English versionNew featurette: The Legacy of Twister (approx. 15 min.)Audio commentary by director Jan de Bont and visual effects supervisor Stefen FangmeierStorm Chasers – Interview with Jan de Bont (HD, approx. 19 min.)Chasing the Storm – A look back at TWISTER (approx. 29 min.)Making of Twister (approx. 14 min.)Anatomy of a tornado (approx. 8 min.)Music video Humans Being by Van HalenUS teaser, trailer from USA, UK and GermanyPosted Thu Nov 21, 2024 at 05:55 AM PST by: -
Count Your Blessings Because David Fincher's 'Se7en' Is Coming to 4K UHD & SteelBook January 7th 2025.After an elaborate box set edition popped up for sale early last year (and was quickly canceled), David Fincher's terrifying serial killer thriller Se7en finally sees its 1080p sins absolved for a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release from Warner Bros. Fincher did an exhaustive restoration of the film and it will see limited IMAX engagements in the U.S., Canada, and abroad starting January 3rd! At long last, a film we've long waited for to see a good and proper 4K upgrade is coming to disc. David Fincher's Se7en has been in the works for some time. After Zavvi and other European retailers offered up an elaborate swag-filled literal Box Set edition of the film for pre-order, it was unceremoniously canceled. Don't know if someone jumped the gun or what happened there, but that big box set is not happening now. However, the good news is that Fincher himself personally oversaw the restoration and HDR grading of the film (which is pretty normal for him). So while we miss out on that box set, we finally get the film in 4K HDR and packed with loads of extra features with a Stylish SteelBook offering as well. The press release we received from Warner Bros didn't indicate HDR grade or audio, but from the back art image of the SteelBook on Amazon, it looks to be HDR10 with DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio. Se7en - 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Se7en - 30th Anniversary 4K UHD SteelBook Here's all of the gory details: Se7en Digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contain the following previously released special features: Commentaries – The Stars: David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman The Story: Richard Dyer, Andrew Kevin Walker, Richard Francis-Bruce, Michael De Luca, David Fincher The Picture: Darius Khondji, Arthur Max, Richard Francis-Bruce, Richard Dyer, David Fincher The Sound: Ren Klyce, Howard Shore, Richard Dyer, David Fincher Deleted Scenes – Car Ride in from Gluttony My Future Raid on Victor’s Spare Some Change? Tracy Wakes from Light Sleep Pride Alternate endings – Animated storyboards of un-shot ending Original “Test” ending Still Photographs (featurettes) – John Doe’s Photographs Victor’s Decomposition Police Crime Scene Photographs Production Photographs The Notebooks Production Design (featurette) Mastering for the Home Theater (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Early Storyboards (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Rough Version (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Final Edit (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Stereo Audio Commentary One – The Concept – Designer Kyle Cooper (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Stereo Audio Commentary Two – The Sound – Brant Biles & Robert Margouleff (featurette) Theatrical EPK Both editions are currently up for Pre-order, we'll keep our eyes out for any more retailer exclusives. Here's the full press release: SE7EN FROM ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR DAVID FINCHER, THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL AND 4K UHD DISC ON JANUARY 7, 2025 EXPERIENCE THE FILM IN IMAX® FOR THE FIRST TIME, STARTING JANUARY 3, 2025 FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT The film stars Academy Award Winners Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Gwyneth Paltrow Burbank, Calif., November 19, 2024 – Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the psychological thriller Se7en from New Line Cinema and acclaimed director David Fincher, the 1995 film will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on January 7, 2025. Se7en will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more. Additionally, to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary, the newly re-mastered version of Se7en will be offered theatrically worldwide with exclusive IMAX engagements in the U.S. and Canada beginning on January 3, and international theatrical engagements on select dates. To purchase tickets, or for further information, please visit www.imax.com/seven. Directed by three-time Academy Award nominee David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Social Network, Mank) from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker, the film stars Academy Award winner Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood), Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby), Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love), along with John C. McGinley (Platoon), Golden Globe nominee R. Lee Ermey (Full Metal Jacket), and Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey (The Usual Suspects, American Beauty) as John Doe. The film is produced by Arnold Kopelson and Phyllis Carlyle. Se7en received an Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing (Richard Francis-Bruce) at the 68th Academy Awards. The film was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay (Andrew Kevin Walker) at the 49th British Academy Film Awards. The 4K restoration of Se7en was completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) and was sourced from the original camera negative. The restoration was overseen by director David Fincher. About the Film Two cops (Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman) track a brilliant and elusive killer who orchestrates a string of horrific murders, each kill targeting a practitioner of one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Gwyneth Paltrow also stars in this acclaimed thriller set in a dour, drizzly city sick with pain and blight. David Fincher (Fight Club, Zodiac, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) guides the action – physical, mental and spiritual – with a sure understanding of what terrifies us, right up to a stunning denouement that will rip the scar tissue off the most hardened soul. Se7en Digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contain the following previously released special features: Commentaries – The Stars: David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman The Story: Richard Dyer, Andrew Kevin Walker, Richard Francis-Bruce, Michael De Luca, David Fincher The Picture: Darius Khondji, Arthur Max, Richard Francis-Bruce, Richard Dyer, David Fincher The Sound: Ren Klyce, Howard Shore, Richard Dyer, David Fincher Deleted Scenes – Car Ride in from Gluttony My Future Raid on Victor’s Spare Some Change? Tracy Wakes from Light Sleep Pride Alternate endings – Animated storyboards of un-shot ending Original “Test” ending Still Photographs (featurettes) – John Doe’s Photographs Victor’s Decomposition Police Crime Scene Photographs Production Photographs The Notebooks Production Design (featurette) Mastering for the Home Theater (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Early Storyboards (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Rough Version (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Final Edit (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Stereo Audio Commentary One – The Concept – Designer Kyle Cooper (featurette) Exploration of the Opening Title Sequence: Stereo Audio Commentary Two – The Sound – Brant Biles & Robert Margouleff (featurette) Theatrical EPK BASICS Se7en Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, Parisian French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French Run Time: 127 minutes Rating: R for grisly afterviews of horrific and bizarre killings, and for strong language Digital Street Date: January 7, 2025 Physical Street Date: January 7, 2025Posted Tue Nov 19, 2024 at 10:05 AM PST by: -
It's All Physical Media Love with The Criterion Collection's 4K UHD & Blu-ray Slate for February 2025After already announcing an impressive January 2025 slate to begin the new year, The Criterion Collection is following up with one hell of a February. For the shortest and coldest month of the year, fans can look forward to some 4K upgrades of old favorites, more Goddard on Blu-ray, and a couple of brand new 4K UHD & Blu-ray additions. The Criterion Collection may not always make a whole lot of sense for what titles arrive in their collections, but I have to hand it to them, they're certainly pulling out some strangely romantic titles this month. We're getting everything from Early Del Toro to Godard to Paul Thomas Anderson all in one slate. Punch Drunk Love - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 2002 • 95 minutes • Color • Dolby Atmos • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Chaos lurks in every corner of this giddily off-kilter foray into romantic comedy by Paul Thomas Anderson. Struggling to cope with his erratic temper, novelty-toilet-plunger salesman Barry Egan (Adam Sandler, demonstrating remarkable versatility in his first dramatic role) spends his days collecting frequent-flier-mile coupons and dodging the insults of his seven sisters. The promise of a new life emerges when Barry inadvertently attracts the affection of a mysterious woman named Lena (Emily Watson), but their budding relationship is threatened when he falls prey to the swindling operator of a phone sex line and her deranged boss (played with maniacal brio by Philip Seymour Hoffman). Fueled by the careening momentum of a baroque-futurist score by Jon Brion, the Cannes-award-winning Punch-Drunk Love channels the spirit of classic Hollywood and the whimsy of Jacques Tati into an idiosyncratic ode to the delirium of new romance. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Paul Thomas Anderson, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Blossoms & Blood, a short 2002 piece by Anderson featuring Adam Sandler and Emily Watson, along with music by Jon Brion Interview with Brion Program featuring behind-the-scenes footage of a recording session for the film’s soundtrack Conversation between curators Michael Connor and Lia Gangitano about the art of Jeremy Blake, used in the film Additional artwork by Blake Cannes Film Festival press conference from 2002 NBC News interview from 2000 with David Phillips, the “pudding guy” Twelve Scopitones Deleted scenes Mattress Man commercial Trailers English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by filmmaker, author, and artist Miranda July 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITION SRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 12/31/24STREET: 2/4/25CAT. NO.: CC3642UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-239-6UPC: 7-15515-30921-9 Cronos - The Criterion Collection 4K UHD Blu-ray 1993 • 93 minutes • Color • 2.0 surround • In Spanish and English with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio Guillermo del Toro made an auspicious and audacious feature debut with Cronos, a highly unorthodox tale about the seductiveness of the idea of immortality. Kindly antiques dealer Jesús Gris (Federico Luppi) happens upon an ancient golden device in the shape of a scarab, and soon finds himself the possessor and victim of its sinister, addictive powers, as well as the target of a mysterious American named Angel (a delightfully crude and deranged Ron Perlman). Featuring marvelous makeup effects and the haunting imagery for which del Toro has become world-renowned, Cronos is a dark, visually rich, and emotionally captivating fantasy. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Guillermo del Toro, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Optional original Spanish-language voice-over introduction Two audio commentaries, one featuring del Toro, the other producers Arthur H. Gorson and Bertha Navarro and coproducer Alejandro Springall Geometria, an unreleased 1987 short horror film by del Toro, finished in 2010, alongside an interview with the director Welcome to Bleak House, a tour by del Toro of his home office, featuring his personal collections Interviews with del Toro, cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, and actors Ron Perlman and Federico Luppi Stills gallery captioned by del Toro Trailer PLUS: An essay by film critic Maitland McDonagh and excerpts from del Toro’s notes for the film 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 1/21/25STREET: 2/25/25CAT. NO.: CC3629UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-223-5UPC: 7-15515-30671-3 King Lear - The Criterion Collection Blu-ray 1987 • 90 minutes • Color • 2.0 surround • 1.37:1 aspect ratio Jean-Luc Godard’s first English-language narrative feature is a radical anti-adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece that finds the visionary filmmaker continuing to reinvent the syntax of cinema. In a post-Chernobyl world where culture has been lost, William Shakespeare Jr. V (played by theater director Peter Sellars) attempts to reconstruct his ancestor’s play, abetted by a cast that includes Molly Ringwald, Burgess Meredith, and Godard himself as a crazed avant savant. Through a dense layering of sounds, images, and ideas about everything from language to the economics of filmmaking to the very meaning of art in a ruined world, Godard fashions a puckish and profound metacinematic riddle to be endlessly analyzed, argued over, and savored. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 2K digital restoration, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Audio recording of the 1987 Cannes Film Festival press conference, featuring director Jean-Luc Godard New interviews with Richard Brody, author of Everything Is Cinema: The Working Life of Jean-Luc Godard; actor Molly Ringwald; and actor and coscreenwriter Peter Sellars English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by Brody BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 1/7/25STREET: 2/11/25CAT. NO.: CC3638BDISBN: 979-8-88607-235-8UPC: 7-15515-30821-2 Crossing Delancy - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Blu-ray also available 1988 • 97 minutes • Color • 2.0 surround • 1.85:1 aspect ratio Joan Micklin Silver’s wonderfully affectionate spin on the romantic comedy infuses the genre with a fresh, personal perspective, following an unmarried Jewish woman’s search for fulfillment in New York City. Happily independent bookstore manager Izzy (a luminous Amy Irving) isn’t looking for love, but she’s forced to reevaluate her desires when she catches the eye of two very different men: a self-centered novelist (Jeroen Krabbé) and the mild-mannered Lower East Side pickle seller (Peter Riegert) with whom her old-fashioned bubbie (scene-stealing Yiddish-theater star Reizl Bozyk) sets her up. A love letter to 1980s Manhattan shot in beautifully burnished, autumnal tones, Crossing Delancey gracefully captures the magic of a city where disparate cultures, generations, and traditions both clash and connect. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by cinematographer Theo van de Sande, with 2.0 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 New program on the making of the film featuring actors Amy Irving and Peter Riegert and screenwriter Susan Sandler Audio interview from 1988 with director Joan Micklin Silver Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Rachel Syme 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 1/14/25STREET: 2/18/25CAT. NO.: CC3644UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-241-9UPC: 7-15515-30941-7 BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 1/14/25STREET: 2/18/25CAT. NO.: CC3645BDISBN: 979-8-88607-242-6UPC: 7-15515-30951-6 Drugstore Cowboy - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Blu-ray also available 1989 • 102 minutes • Color • Stereo • 1.85:1 aspect ratio Gus Van Sant’s dreamy, drifty, deadpan second feature—an addiction drama based on James Fogle’s autobiographical novel—captures the zonked-out textures and almost surreal absurdity of a life lived fix to fix. Swinging between dope-fueled disconnection and edgy paranoia, Matt Dillon plays the leader of a ragtag crew (also featuring Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham, and James Le Gros) that robs pharmacies for pills, coasting across the 1970s Pacific Northwest while trying to outrun sobriety and fate. With a brilliant supporting turn from counterculture high priest William S. Burroughs and a lyrical feeling for the streetscapes of Van Sant’s hometown of Portland, Oregon, Drugstore Cowboy cemented the director’s status as a preeminent poet of outsiderhood. DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Gus Van Sant and director of photography Robert Yeoman, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Audio commentary featuring Van Sant and actor Matt Dillon The Making of “Drugstore Cowboy,” featuring interviews with Van Sant and members of the cast and crew New interviews with Yeoman and actor Kelly Lynch Deleted scenes Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by author and screenwriter Jon Raymond 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 1/14/25STREET: 2/18/25CAT. NO.: CC3646UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-243-3UPC: 7-15515-30961-5 BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 1/14/25STREET: 2/18/25CAT. NO.: CC3647BDISBN: 979-8-88607-244-0PC: 7-15515-30971-4 Performance - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Blu-ray also available 1970 • 105 minutes • Color • Monaural • 1.85:1 aspect ratio The grimy criminal underworld and hedonistic rock-and-roll counterculture of late-1960s London collide in this mind-scrambling, kaleidoscopic freak-out. On the run from his vengeful boss, a ruthless gangster (James Fox) hides out in the Notting Hill home of a reclusive rock star (Mick Jagger) and his companions (Anita Pallenberg and Michele Breton), who open the doors of his perception as the lines between reality and fantasy, male and female, persona and self, dissolve in a hallucinogenic haze. Built around Jagger’s most magnetic narrative-film performance, this visionary collaboration between enigmatic artist Donald Cammell and first-time director Nicolas Roeg is a daringly transgressive, endlessly influential journey to the dark side of bohemia. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Sandy Lieberson, with uncompressed monaural original-UK-version 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 Donald Cammell: The Ultimate Performance (1998), a documentary by Kevin Macdonald and Chris Rodley Influence and Controversy: Making “Performance” (2007), a documentary about the making of the film The True Story of David Litvinoff, a new visual essay by Keiron Pim, biographer of dialogue coach and technical adviser David Litvinoff Performers on “Performance,” a documentary featuring actors James Fox, Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, and others The Two Cockneys of Harry Flowers, a program on the dialogue overdubbing done for the U.S. version of the film Memo from Turner, a program featuring behind-the-scenes footage Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film critic Ryan Gilbey and a 1995 article by filmmaker and scholar Peter Wollen 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 1/21/25STREET: 2/25/25CAT. NO.: CC3648UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-245-7PC: 7-15515-30981-3 BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 1/21/25STREET: 2/25/25CAT. NO.: CC3649BDISBN: 979-8-88607-246-4UPC: 7-15515-30991-2 All titles are currently up for pre-order at the Criterion store, but as soon as we get some Amazon or Walmart links, we'll update our listings ASAP. Happy collecting!Posted Mon Nov 18, 2024 at 09:47 AM PST by: -
Say Cheese! Smile 2 Headed for 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K SteelBook on January 21st 2025Paramount is preparing Parker Finn's critically-acclaimed horror sequel Smile 2 to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD SteelBook on January 21. Smile 2 will be available on Digital including in a two-movie collection with the first film on November 19. Digital and the 4K releases include over 40 minutes of bonus content. The film is Rated R. About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. Smile 2 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Smile 2 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Commentary by Director Parker Finn—Take a peek behind the smile with commentary from writer/director Parker Finn as he goes through the gory details of this terrifying sequel. Ear To Ear—Cast and filmmakers dive deep into the SMILE universe and discuss how they brought the director’s vision to life. The Rise and Fall of Skye Riley—Naomi Scott brings you into the cursed life of popstar Skye Riley. Behind The Music—Take an inside look at the music and choreography from the film. A New Smile—SMILE veteran Kyle Gallner gives insight into his character’s gory return and filmmakers break down the film's intense first moments. Smiler: A New Monster—Bigger, bolder, and more insane! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the grotesque monster behind the smile. Turn That Frown Upside Down—Meet Lewis, a friend of Skye, and get an in-depth look at the gruesome make-up and prosthetics behind his terrifying smile. Show Me Your Teeth—Explore how the filmmakers captured the uniquely horrifying car crash. Deleted and Extended Scenes You can pre-order Smile 2 (2024) now and included below is the press announcement: The malevolent curse from the #1 original horror movie of 2022, SMILE, is taken to shocking new levels in “the scariest movie of the year by a mile” (Dave Morales, FOX-TV), SMILE 2. The box office hit arrives for purchase on Digital November 19, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. SMILE 2 will also be available on Digital as part of a two-movie collection with the original SMILE and will arrive on 4K Ultra HD, in a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook®, and on DVD on January 21, 2025. Hailed as a “terrifying masterpiece” (Shahbaz Siddiqui, The Movie Podcast), writer/director Parker Finn’s SMILE 2 ratchets up the horror with a “razor-sharp and inventive” (Meagan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting) story that takes viewers on “a wild, terrifying ride” (Joey Paur, Geek Tyrant). The film is Certified Fresh™ with an 86% Critics Score* on Rotten Tomatoes® and has been praised as “one of the best horror sequels ever made” (Jonathan Sim, Coming Soon). Fans who purchase the film on Digital** or 4K Ultra HD will have access to over 40 minutes of heart-pounding bonus content. Hear from cast and filmmakers as they break down the film's most intense moments; go behind-the-scenes to see how the make-up, prosthetics, and visual effects bring the nightmare to life; check out deleted and extended scenes not seen in theatres, and more! Bonus content is detailed below: Commentary by Director Parker Finn—Take a peek behind the smile with commentary from writer/director Parker Finn as he goes through the gory details of this terrifying sequel. Ear To Ear—Cast and filmmakers dive deep into the SMILE universe and discuss how they brought the director’s vision to life. The Rise and Fall of Skye Riley—Naomi Scott brings you into the cursed life of popstar Skye Riley. Behind The Music—Take an inside look at the music and choreography from the film. A New Smile—SMILE veteran Kyle Gallner gives insight into his character’s gory return and filmmakers break down the film's intense first moments. Smiler: A New Monster—Bigger, bolder, and more insane! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the grotesque monster behind the smile. Turn That Frown Upside Down—Meet Lewis, a friend of Skye, and get an in-depth look at the gruesome make-up and prosthetics behind his terrifying smile. Show Me Your Teeth—Explore how the filmmakers captured the uniquely horrifying car crash. Deleted and Extended Scenes Synopsis About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. SMILE 2 is rated R for strong bloody violent content, grisly images, language throughout and drug use. PARAMOUNT PICTURES Presents A TEMPLE HILL Production In Association with BAD FEELING A PARKER FINN Film “SMILE 2” NAOMI SCOTT ROSEMARIE DEWITT MILES GUTIERREZ-RILEY and KYLE GALLNER Music by CRISTOBAL TAPIA DE VEER Costume Designer ALEXIS FORTE Edited by ELLIOT GREENBERG Production Designer LESTER COHEN Director of Photography CHARLIE SARROFF Produced by MARTY BOWEN WYCK GODFREY ISAAC KLAUSNER PARKER FINN ROBERT SALERNO Written and Directed by PARKER FINNPosted Mon Nov 18, 2024 at 07:01 AM PST by: -
Set Off On The 4K Adventure Of A Lifetime with Ron Howard's 'Willow' on 4K UHD SteelBook December 10thJust in time for the holidays, we can enjoy Ron Howard and George Lucas' family-friendly fantasy adventure film Willow finally arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with deluxe SteelBook packaging. The George Lucas / Ron Howard team-up Willow might have been something of a box office misfire at release, but the film has grown into a fan-favorite fantasy adventure classic. Now we can enjoy the exploits of Warwick Davis' Willow and his pal Madmartigan and the beautiful Sorsha in full 2160p with HDR. The press release wasn't specific about HDR grade, remember Disney is punching Dolby Vision onto their 4K discs on a case-by-case basis - so this one might not have made the cut. We'll see if any clarification comes out on that. But we can at least expect HDR10 on the BD66 disc with DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio. We also don't have a breakdown of extra features yet, but it's a safe bet those will be on the included Blu-ray. Hopefully, if this sells well, maybe we'll get the abandoned series' first season on disc too. Willow - 4K UHD SteelBook Here's all of the specs as we know them: CastVal Kilmer as MadmartiganJoanne Whalley as SorshaWarwick Davis as WillowBilly Barty as High AldwinJean Marsh as Queen BavmordaProduced byNigel WoollExecutive ProducersGeorge LucasWritten byGeorge LucasBob DolmanDirected byRon HowardProduct SpecificationsRelease DateDigital: December 10, 2024Physical: December 10, 2024Product SKUsDigital: 4K UHDPhysical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code SteelBook®Feature Run TimeApprox. 126 minutesRatingU.S.: Rated PGDisc Size4K UHD Blu-ray: 66GBBlu-ray: 50GBAspect RatioDigital: 2.39:1Physical: 2.39:1Audio4K: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 DTS-HDHR Language TracksBlu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and French 5.1 DTS Digital Surround Language TracksDigital: English 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital and French 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby DigitalSubtitles4K: English SDH, Spanish and French SubtitlesBlu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles (Specifications Apply To Film Content Only)Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French SubtitlesPosted Tue Nov 12, 2024 at 07:18 AM PST by: -
Turbine Celebrates 50 Years of Texas Chainsaw Massacres with NEW 4K UHD TCM2, TCM & Chainsaw Giftset, and Leatherface MediabooksThe saw is family and in this family, we celebrate 50 years of Texas Chainsaw Massacres! Germany's Turbine gasses up 5 new TCM2 4K UHD Mediabooks (with Dolby Vision HDR), 2 new 4-disc TCM 4K UHD Mediabooks & a Chainsaw Giftset, AND prequel Leatherface Uncut gets 2 new 4K Mediabooks! All sets are set to ship November 21st. They call the 50th Anniversary the "Golden Anniversary." If we add some blood splatter, viscera, and the acrid scent of a two-stage motor, we can certainly call Turbine's celebration of 50 years of Texas Chainsaw Massacre Mayhem "Golden" for they've pulled out all the stops! On the big and bold side of releases, we have FIVE new 4K UHD Mediabooks of Tobe Hooper's 1986 Canon Classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 with Dolby Vision HDR, Two new 4K UHD Mediabooks of the classic original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, as well as two very stylish new mediabooks for the 2017 prequel Leatherface. So let's serve the Sawyer's famous chili and dig in! The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover A The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover B The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover C The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover D The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover E Here's all of the glorious gory details: Technical specifications: Language / Sound: German DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround, German DTS-HD 2.0 Surround (Classic Mix), German DTS 2.0 (Bootleg-Mix), English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround, English DTS-HD 2.0 Surround / English 2.0 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (2160p24) with HDR10 & Dolby Vision, Original MGM-Master / 1.85:1 (1080p24) - Digitally Remastered (Original MGM-Master) / 1.85:1 (1080p24) Subtitles: German, German for the Hearing Impaired, English, English for the Hearing Impaired (Bonus - German) Running Time: 100 minutes Bonus Material:Audio Commentaries: Tobe Hooper (Director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer) - Moderation David Gregory* Bill Moseley and Caroline Williams (Actors) and Tom Savini (Make-Up-F/X) - Moderation Michael Felsher* Richard Kooris (Director of Photography), Cary White (Set Design), Laura Kooris (Script Supervision) and Michael Sullivan (Props)* Dr. Mark Benecke (Criminal Biologist) and Dr. Matthias Scheffzek (Pathologist) New Interviews (approx. 1.5 hours): Caroline Williams (Stretch Actress - approx. 31 min.) Kirk Sisco (Detective actor - approx. 14 min.) Barry Kinyon (Yuppie Actor - approx. 13 min.) Barton Mixon (make-up effects - approx. 20 min.) Gabe Bartalos (make-up effects - approx. 18 min.) From the Archive (approx. 5 hours): It runs in the family (approx. 82 min.) Extended interviews (approx. 30 min.) Behind the Scenes (approx. 44 min.) 5 Deleted scenes (approx. 13 min.) Interviews: Make-up effects crew Bart Mixon, Gabe Bartalos, Gino Crognale and John Vulich (approx. 42 min.) Cast crew Chris Douridas and Barry Kinyon (approx. 19 min.) Editor: Alain Jakubowicz (approx. 17 min.) Stuntman Bob Elmore (approx. 14 min.) Visit to the filming locations (25 min.) 6 image galleries Next we rev the blades for a new cut at the 1974 original - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover A The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover B The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - 4K UHD Mediabook A + Chainsaw Prop Here's all the gnarly bits for this set: Technical specifications: Language / Sound: German Auro-3D 13.1, German Dolby Atmos, German DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0, English Auro-3D 13.1, English Dolby Atmos, English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0, English DTS 2.0 Stereo, German DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 Surround, German DTS 2.0 Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 Surround, English DTS 2.0 Stereo, DTS 2.0 Mono Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (2160p24) – 4K Ultra HD with HDR10 / Dolby Vision, 1.85:1 (1080p24 Full HD) Subtitles: Main film: German for the hearing impaired, German, English - Audio commentary: German Runtime: 84 minutes Bonus Features Audio Commentaries: with director/co-writer/co-producer Tobe Hooper with Tobe Hooper, Leatherface Gunnar Hansen and cinematographer Daniel Pearl with the actors Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Allen Danziger and set designer Robert A. Burns (hosted by David Gregory) with cinematographer Daniel Pearl, editor J. Larry Carroll and sound engineer Ted Nicolaou Interviews: Teri McMinn (Pam actress approx. 17 min.) John Dugan (Grandfather Sawyer actor - approx. 16 min.) Ron Bozman (Production Manager - approx. 16 min.) John Dugan (Grandfather Actor - approx. 16 min.) J. Larry Carroll (Cutter - approx. 11 min.) Featurettes The Hallowed Ground of Horror* (approx. 20 min.) The Shocking Truth* (approx. 73 min. + approx. 8 min. outtakes) Flesh Wounds - Seven Tales of the Saw* (approx. 72 min.) A Family Portrait* (approx. 61 min. – D / E) Gunnar Hansen in the Sawyer House* (approx. 8 min.) Censorship Comparison Original Remake (approx. 5 min.) Deleted scenes and outtakes (approx. 43 min. – mostly without sound) 4 cinema trailers, 3 TV & 2 radio spots (approx. 9 min.) Conversation with Tobe Hooper and William Friedkin** (approx. 54 min.) Interview with Tobe Hooper** (approx. 14 min.) Interview with Kim Henkel** (approx. 9 min.) On the history of censorship - Discussion with Jörg Buttgereit (NEKROMANTIK I+II), media scientist Dr. Stefan Höltgen and sociologist Dr. Roland Seim (approx. 130 min.) CHAINSAW MASSACRE – VHS version (SD, approx. 72 min. - Hidden Feature) Last but not least... Leatherface (2018) - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover A Leatherface (2018) - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover B And the last of the visceral bits: Technical specifications: Language / Sound: German HD-DTS 7.1, German HD-DTS 2.0, English HD-DTS 7.1, English HD-DTS 2.0 Aspect ratio: 2.39:1 (2160p/24 Ultra HD with HDR), 2.39:1 (1080p) Subtitles: German, English Runtime: 87 minutes Bonus material: Deleted scenes Alternate beginning and end Making of Promo featurette Interviews with cast & crew Behind the scenes Trailer show Of course if you're really ambitious with your shelf space, you can order a variety of collection packs: Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 - All Five Mediabooks Set Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1, 2, and Leatherface Mediabook Set And that's everything on deck - we hope to cover all of these new editions as they come available. We'll have special advanced coverage of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 4K, that will go live tomorrow! Until then, thanks for your pre-orders and happy collecting!Posted Fri Nov 8, 2024 at 02:37 AM PST by: -
Feast Upon Our Bountiful November 2024 4K UHD Shopping GuideThe holiday 2024 release slate is rushing down upon us like Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. October is all fun and games, but November is when things get really crazy as every major studio and independent label unloads their heavy hitters. We've got new releases, deep catalog editions, and big anniversary celebrations. We can thank Bing for singing it's the most wonderful time of the year. Coincidentally, he's got a major catalog fan-favorite coming to 4K this month! November is the beginning of the big Holiday sales push. It's an exciting time for sure, but also an expensive one especially when you're technically supposed to be thinking about shopping for other people. But there's a lot of temptation coming our way. So make some shelf space and take a gander below, and remember, your pre-orders help keep HDD up and rolling, thank you! High-Def Digest'sNovember 2024 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide November 5th 4K UHD Releases November 12th 4K UHD Releases November 19th - 4K UHD Releases November 26th - 4K UHD Releases And that's all the news that's fit to print. Obviously, release dates are subject to change, KLSC in particular has had a number of shifts to their release dates the last few months so expect some movement. There's also a chance some titles sneak in at the last minute and we'll also work to cover some recent and upcoming import titles as we get hands on them. Until next month, thanks for pre-ordering through our shopping links, they really do help keep our little show up and going. - Happy Collecting!Posted Fri Nov 1, 2024 at 06:36 AM PDT by: -
What's Up With That? Sony Celebrates 35 Years of Nothing with Seinfeld on 4K UHD & Blu-ray December 17th - but there's a catch!Who would have imagined a show about nothing featuring some of the worst characters imaginable lasting ten seasons let alone remaining the cultural phenomenon it is today? Concluding their incredible 100th Anniversary of Columbia Pictures, they're tipping their hat to the 35th Anniversary of Seinfeld with 4K UHD and Blu-ray disc releases. So this news got brewing early this morning when we received a ton of messages from fans concerning the 4K listing on Amazon. Before I even had my first of my daily dozen cups of Columbia's best export, I was fielding questions about whether I knew this or knew that, yadda, yadda, blah, blah-blah, blah. Now with incredible grace, Sony has finally given us complete details for their 4K UHD and Blu-ray sets dated to drop December 17th. With great relief, I am pleased to report that Seinfeld: The Complete Series - 4K UHD will be delivered pressed on 24 discs presented in its original 1.33:1 broadcast aspect ratio (THANK YOU SANTA!) with HDR10, and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio! Seinfeld: The Complete Series - 4K UHD Now here's where things get stranger... When it comes to the 1080p counterpart, Seinfeld: The Complete Series - Blu-ray will be presented in the horribly cropped 1.78:1 versions we've seen on streaming spread over 24 discs and offering DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio. Seinfeld: The Complete Series - Blu-ray Why is it the 4K gets the proper aspect ratio and the Blu-ray gets the ugly cropped version? What's up with that? Truthfully I don't know beyond the speculation that the 1080p masters were ready to go and they wouldn't have to reauthor anything in the lower resolution after the new 4K scans. The other eye line I can see is that Sony views 4K UHD as the niche preservationist format that it is and is catering to please the people willing to payout about $100 more for the set than standard Blu-ray. Mind you that's just a guess. Beyond aspect ratio differences, both sets look to have the same extra features - which weren't detailed in the PR so I have to assume they're the same archival materials assembled for the DVDs. So, grab your fork, knife, and favorite candy bar and get those pre-orders in! Here's the full press release for your edification: “…one of the definitive TV sitcoms of all time.” – Variety SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES The Iconic, Hilarious, Beloved, Emmy® Award-Winning, Yada Yada Yada… Show About Nothing Finally Debuts on Blu-ray Disc™ and 4K Ultra HD™ Disc December 17th Celebrating The Series’ 35th Anniversary and 100 Years of Columbia Pictures CULVER CITY, Calif. (October 30, 2024) – All of the catchphrases, all of the memorable characters, all of the misunderstandings, all of the unforgettable hilarity of one of the best television shows of all time: SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES finally comes to Blu-ray Disc and 4K Ultra HD Disc on December 17th, just in time for Festivus and other holiday occasions! Packed with all nine seasons of the historically acclaimed series plus hours of insightful special features—from deleted scenes to inside looks to cast & crew commentaries and more—SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is presented in two separate editions: a Blu-ray edition featuring a high definition presentation of the series in a 1.78 format, and a limited edition 4K Ultra HD edition featuring the entire series presented in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range at its original 1.33 aspect ratio. Long-awaited by fans, SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is finally making the leap from standard definition discs following an extensive and comprehensive 4K upgrade for the series, and is perfectly timed for the series’ 35th anniversary, as well as to conclude the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures. In addition to the physical sets, SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is also available for purchase at participating digital retailers. SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES DISC DETAILS Synopsis: Emmy® Award-winning SEINFELD is one of the most popular shows of all time. Mining his rich comedic resources, Jerry Seinfeld provides a hysterical look at life as a single adult in the '90s. Along with a refreshing cast and top-notch writing, this series quickly revealed itself to be a beloved comedic classic. BLU-RAY EDITION 24 Blu-ray Discs Episodes presented in 1.78:1 High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio Special Features include Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, Bloopers, Inside Looks and Alternate Versions of Select Episodes 4K ULTRA HD EDITION – the 4K Ultra HD set is a limited edition 24 4K Ultra HD Discs Episodes presented in 1.33:1 at 4K resolution with HDR10; English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio Special Features include Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, Bloopers, Inside Looks and Alternate Versions of Select EpisodesPosted Wed Oct 30, 2024 at 10:10 AM PDT by:
