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Tom Holland's Video Game Flick Uncharted Announced for 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray May 10Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg try their hands at video games with Uncharted with Antonio Banderas hot on their heels in Sony's Digital release on April 26 and on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 10. Read our theatrical review. SYNOPSIS: Street-smart thief Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother...but only if they can learn to work together. Uncharted - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Uncharted - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook) Uncharted will also be available on Blu-ray and both editions will present the film in 2.39:1 aspect ratio and will have an hour of bonus features including a commentary, deleted and extended scenes, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Uncharted - Blu-ray As usual, only the 4K UHD includes a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Here's the full press release: AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL APRIL 26 ON 4K ULTRA HD™, BLU-RAY™ and DVD MAY 10 DISCOVER AN HOUR OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES, MAKING OF THE AMAZING ACTION, DIRECTOR AUDIO COMMENTARY, PLUS MORE WITH THE CAST! SYNOPSIS Street-smart thief Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother...but only if they can learn to work together. BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY and DIGITAL Deleted and Extended Scenes Behind the Scenes Featurettes Becoming Nathan Drake Big Action Breakdown: C-17 Globemaster Charting the Course: On Set with Ruben Fleischer Never a Dull Moment: Stunts & Action The Buddy System Villains, Backstabbers & Accomplices Commentary with Director Ruben Fleischer DVD The Buddy System CAST AND CREW Directed By: Ruben Fleischer Produced By: Charles Roven, Avi Arad, Alex Gartner, Ari Arad Screenplay By: Rafe Lee Judkins and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway Executive Producers: Ruben Fleischer, Robert J. Dohrmann, David Bernad, Tom Holland, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Neil Druckmann, Evan Wells, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway Cast: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, Antonio Banderas SPECS Run Time: Approx. 116 mins. Rating: PG-13 for violence/action and language 4K Ultra HD™: 2160p Ultra High Definition 2.39:1 | Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) / French 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English Audio Description 5.1 Dolby Digital Blu-ray™: 1080p High Definition 2.39:1 | Audio: English, French 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English – Audio Description Track 5.1 Dolby Digital DVD: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen | Audio: English, French, Spanish, English Audio Description 5.1 Dolby Digital FOR MORE INFORMATION Twitter: @unchartedmovie Instagram: @unchartedmovie Facebook: facebook.com/unchartedmovie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sonypicturesPosted Mon Mar 28, 2022 at 12:08 PM PDT by: -
Robert Wise's Long-Awaited Star Trek: The Motion Picture The Director's Edition Debuts in 4K Exclusively on Paramount+ on April 5 (First Contact Day) with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Incoming Later this YearThe fully restored Star Trek: The Motion Picture -- The Director's Edition arrives on streaming in 4K exclusively on Paramount+ to celebrate First Contact Day A 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release is Expected this September 2022 Sign up for Paramount+ - Plans Start at $4.99 per month. Fans who picked up the Star Trek 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set last year have a new reason to celebrate. Robert Wise's Director's Edition is coming to 4K after an exhaustive restoration effort. It was because of this restoration effort that this version of the film wasn't included with that 4K set. This 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR presentation will premier on Paramount+ April 5th - First Contact Day. Not only that, fans will be able to experience the restored extended edition on the big screen for the first time when it arrives in theaters for an exclusive two-day event on May 22 and May 25 courtesy of Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 8 at FathomEvents.com. Star Trek: The Motion Picture was originally released in 1979 and received three Oscar nominations: for Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Music, Original Score -- even though the movie was rushed to cineplexes with incomplete visual effects and poor editing. Director Robert Wise refined both the editing and special effects in 2001 and the updated The Director's Edition was only released in standard definition on DVD. And now, after being painstakingly restored and remastered for over six months by Wise's original collaborators -- producer David C. Fein with preservationist Mike Matessino and a team of SFX experts including visual effects supervisor Daren Dochterman -- the film hops over HD into full-fledged Ultra HD. "I couldn’t be prouder and more thrilled to have completed the film in 4K,” said Fein. “Paramount offered unprecedented access to the original elements and exceptional support and the results are stunning. Utilizing the latest discoveries and innovations of modern film production, The Director’s Edition delivers so much more today than was previously possible. It’s an adventure you’ll never forget!” Star Trek: The Motion Picture -- The Director's Edition Synopsis: The U.S.S. Enterprise boldly debuted on the big screen with the cast of the original Star Trek series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan. Meticulously restored and remastered, with enhanced visual effects and state-of-the-art sound, this definitive vision of director Robert Wise has been optimized for a new generation of fans. When an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Admiral James T. Kirk (Shatner) returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command and confront an alien spacecraft of enormous power heading toward Earth. Star Trek: The Motion Picture -- The Director's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Star Trek The Motion Picture Director's Edition will first appear on Paramount+ before coming to disc. Plans for Paramount+ Start at $4.99 per month with ads, or 9.99 per month without ads (except for live television) and additional perks including downloading content to a smartphone or portable device. Pick Your Plan Here. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will be available for sale in September and the physical and digital releases will include HDR10 and Dolby Vision with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Bonus materials will be detailed at a later date. Here is the full press release: LOS ANGELES, Calif. – March 24, 2022 – Eagerly anticipated by Star Trek fans for over two decades, Star Trek: The Motion Picture—The Director’s Edition will make its long-awaited debut exclusively on Paramount+ on April 5, 2022, in celebration of First Contact Day. The film will be available to stream on Paramount+ in 4K Ultra HD on supported devices and platforms. The newly restored film will subsequently arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in September from Paramount Home Entertainment. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to see the restored version of Star Trek: The Motion Picture—The Director’s Edition on the big screen for the first time when Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures bring it to theaters for an exclusive two-day event on May 22 and May 25. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 8 at FathomEvents.com. Originally released in 1979, Star Trek: The Motion Picture became the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year and earned three Academy Award® nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Music, Original Score. The film successfully launched the Star Trek franchise beyond the original television series, despite having been rushed to theaters with incomplete special effects and forced editing choices. In 2001, director Robert Wise revisited the film to refine the edit and enhance the visual effects. His updated vision was released on DVD in standard definition and embraced by fans but has never been available in higher definition until now. Meticulously assembled and restored by producer David C. Fein with preservationist Mike Matessino, both of whom originally collaborated with Wise, the film has been prepared for presentation in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision™ high dynamic range (HDR) and a new powerful and immersive Dolby Atmos® soundtrack.* Fein and Matessino assembled a team of special effects experts, led by returning visual effects supervisor Daren Dochterman, and utilized the extensive resources in the Paramount Archives to recreate the effects not just in HD, but in Ultra HD. After more than six months of painstaking work, the updated movie looks and sounds better than ever while staying true to Wise’s original intention. “I couldn’t be prouder and more thrilled to have completed the film in 4K,” said Fein. “Paramount offered unprecedented access to the original elements and exceptional support and the results are stunning. Utilizing the latest discoveries and innovations of modern film production, The Director’s Edition delivers so much more today than was previously possible. It’s an adventure you’ll never forget!” Star Trek: The Motion Picture—The Director’s Edition Synopsis The U.S.S. Enterprise boldly debuted on the big screen with the cast of the original Star Trek series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan. Meticulously restored and remastered, with enhanced visual effects and state-of-the-art sound, this definitive vision of director Robert Wise has been optimized for a new generation of fans. When an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Admiral James T. Kirk (Shatner) returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command and confront an alien spacecraft of enormous power heading toward Earth. The Star Trek: The Motion Picture—The Director’s Edition 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital releases will include HDR-10 and Dolby Vision,™ as well as Dolby Atmos®, accompanied by extensive new and legacy bonus content, which will be detailed at a later date. # # # About Paramount+ Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms. About Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies. About Fathom Events Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE—The Director’s Edition U.S. Rating: PG for sci-fi action and mild language Star Trek: The Motion Picture—The Director’s Edition 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital releases will include HDR-10 and Dolby Vision,™ as well as Dolby Atmos®, accompanied by extensive new and legacy bonus content, which will be detailed at a later date. # # # About Paramount+ Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms. About Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies. About Fathom Events Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE—The Director’s Edition U.S. Rating: PG for sci-fi action and mild languagePosted Thu Mar 24, 2022 at 10:53 AM PDT by: -
Lionsgate's Hell or High Water Returns to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in a SteelBook Edition on May 17The acclaimed Western crime-adventure Hell or High Water will be available in a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + SteelBook on May 17. Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, and Ben Foster lead this acclaimed action-drama from the writer of Sicario. When a desperate father learns the bank is going to take his family’s land, he and his ex-con brother decide to rob the bank, putting themselves in the crosshairs of an aging Texas Ranger in a riveting story of crime, punishment, and brotherly love. The 4K SteelBook will include a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack and a handful of supplements. The SRP for this release is $27.99. Hell or High Water - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook This SteelBook release will be available on May 17th and here is the full press release: The Western crime-adventure Hell or High Water arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® May 17 from Lionsgate. The film stars Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges (2009, Best Actor, Crazy Heart), Chris Pine (Wonder Woman franchise, Star Trek franchise,), and Ben Foster (Galveston, 3:10 to Yuma). Hell or High Water 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® will be available for the suggested retail price of $27.99. OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, and Ben Foster lead this acclaimed action-drama from the writer of Sicario. When a desperate father learns the bank is going to take his family’s land, he and his ex-con brother decide to rob the bank, putting themselves in the crosshairs of an aging Texas Ranger in a riveting story of crime, punishment, and brotherly love. SPECIAL FEATURES Enemies Forever: The Characters of Hell or High Water Visualizing the Heart of America Damaged Heroes: The Performances of Hell or High Water Red Carpet Premiere Filmmaker Q&A CAST Jeff Bridges Bad Times at the El Royale, Crazy Heart Chris Pine Wonder Woman franchise, Star Trek franchise Ben Foster Galveston, 3:10 to Yuma PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2016 Title Copyright: Hell or High Water © Coman Movie, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2022 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: Catalog Re-Release Rating: R for Some Strong Violence, Language Throughout and Brief Sexuality Genre: Western Crime Closed-Captioned: N/A Subtitles: English, Spanish, English SDH Feature Run Time: 102 Minutes 4K Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16x9 (2.40:1) Presentation 4K Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Audio Optimized for Late-Night Listening, English Descriptive Audio Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16x9 (2.40:1) Presentation Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Audio Optimized for Late-Night Listening, English Descriptive AudioPosted Wed Mar 23, 2022 at 10:16 AM PDT by: -
Roland Emmerich's Latest Disastrous Disaster Flick Moonfall Arrives on Digital April 1 - Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray April 26From disaster flick maestro Roland Emmerich (Midway, Independence Day franchise) and writers Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser & Spenser Cohen, Moonfall stars Academy Award® winner Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, Eme Ikwuakor, Carolina Bartczak, and Donald Sutherland. In Moonfall, a mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit and sent it hurtling on a collision course with Earth, threatening all life as we know it. With mere weeks before impact and the world on the brink of annihilation, NASA executive and former astronaut Jo Fowler (Academy Award® winner Halle Berry) is convinced she has the key to saving us all – but she'll need help from a disgraced astronaut from her past, Brian Harper (Patrick Wilson, “Midway”) and the conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman (John Bradley, “Game of Thrones”). These unlikely heroes will mount an impossible last-ditch mission into space, leaving behind everyone they love, only to find out that our Moon is not what we think it is. Lionsgate's Moonfall on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will both feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and several bonus features including an audio commentary and multiple featurettes. There will also be a 4K SteelBook exclusively at Best Buy. Moonfall - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray six to Moonfall - Blu-ray Moonfall - 4K Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook Here's the full press release: SANTA MONICA, CA (March 21, 2022) – Legendary action-adventure director Roland Emmerich returns when Moonfall arrives on Digital April 1 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand April 26 from Lionsgate. From director Roland Emmerich (Midway, Independence Day franchise) and writers Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser & Spenser Cohen, the film stars Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Monsters Ball, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) , Patrick Wilson (Midway, The Conjuring franchise) , John Bradley (TV’s “Game of Thrones,” “Marry Me”), Michael Peña (TV’s “Narcos,” Fantasy Island), Charlie Plummer (Lean on Pete, Spontaneous), Kelly Yu (TV’s “Lost Promise”), Eme Ikwuakor (TV’s “On My Block,” “Inhumans”), Carolina Bartczak (TV’s upcoming “Painkiller”), and Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Games franchise, TV’s “The Undoing”). In Moonfall, a mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. With mere weeks before impact and the world on the brink of annihilation, NASA executive and former astronaut Jo Fowler (Academy Award® winner Halle Berry) is convinced she has the key to saving us all – but only one astronaut from her past, Brian Harper (Patrick Wilson, “Midway”) and a conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman (John Bradley, “Game of Thrones”) believes her. These unlikely heroes will mount an impossible last-ditch mission into space, leaving behind everyone they love, only to find out that our Moon is not what we think it is. Moonfall 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 Audio Commentary by writer/producer/director Roland Emmerich and writer/producer/composer Harald Kloser Listen to audio commentary by writer/producer/director Roland Emmerich and writer/producer/composer Harald Kloser. Against Impossible Odds: Making Moonfall Filmmakers and actors offer an insider's view of the genesis of the film, a look at the epic action scenes, and a deep dive into the most groundbreaking moments of the film. Exploring the Moon: Past, Present, and Future What have we learned about the Moon through the ages and where is human exploration of our nearest celestial neighbor going next? Scientists, historians and astronauts reveal all! KC Houseman Speaks the Truth! Unearth recent viral videos from Megastructurist KC Houseman. Sounds of the Moon Discover how the filmmakers utilized a palette of unique sound effects to bring the world inside of the Moon to life. Year of Production: 2021 Title Copyright: Moonfall © 2022 UK Moonfall LLP. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2022 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: Theatrical Release Rating: PG-13 for violence, disaster action, strong language, and some drug use Genre: Sci-Fi Feature Run Time: 124 Minutes Closed-Captioned: N/A Subtitles: Spanish, French, English SDH 4K Ultra HD™ Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition, 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation DVD Format: 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation 4K Audio Status: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Blu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, , French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby DigitalPosted Mon Mar 21, 2022 at 11:08 AM PDT by: -
Kenneth Branagh's Death on the Nile Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 5 and Arrives on Digital March 29Kenneth Branagh's mustache must solve a Death on the Nile in Agatha Christie's beloved murder mystery bound for a Digital release on March 29 with Blu-ray and 4K on April 5. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s (Kenneth Branagh) spectacular Egyptian vacation aboard a riverboat becomes a terrifying search for a murderer after a picture-perfect couple’s honeymoon is cut tragically short. Based on Agatha Christie’s novel, this tale of passion and jealousy is filled with wicked twists and turns until its shocking finale. Death on the Nile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Death on the Nile will also be available on Blu-ray and both editions will present the film in 2.39:1 aspect ratio and will include several featurettes and deleted scenes. However, only the 4K UHD includes a Dolby Atmos soundtrack trading in for a DTS-HD MA 7.1 track for Blu-ray. Death on the Nile - Blu-ray Zavvi currently is taking pre-orders for a SteelBook we assume (or hope at least) comes to the states, but so far, neither Best Buy, Amazon, or any other retailer has punched those up on their release slate. We'll keep you posted if that changes. Pre-Orders are only up on Best Buy, but we expect more retailers to get their listings up soon. Here's the full press release: Embark on The Must-See Murder Mystery When Death on the Nile Arrives on Digital March 29 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on April 5 LOS ANGELES, CA (March 17, 2022) – Based on Agatha Christie’s beloved 1937 novel, director Kenneth Branagh and an all-star cast bring new life to one of the most popular murder mysteries of all time. Critics and audiences alike have praised the exquisite Death on the Nile for its stunning cinematography, rich storytelling and outstanding ensemble cast. Available on Digital March 29 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on April 5. Film SynopsisBelgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s (Kenneth Branagh) spectacular Egyptian vacation aboard a river boat becomes a terrifying search for a murderer after a picture-perfect couple’s honeymoon is cut tragically short. Based on Agatha Christie’s novel, this tale of passion and jealousy is filled with wicked twists and turns until its shocking finale. Bonus Features* Featurettes Death on the Nile: Novel to Film – Explore the new vision for Agatha Christie’s classic novel DEATH ON THE NILE, and how Kenneth Branagh and screenwriter Michael Green collaborated with Christie’s estate to bring a new twist to this story of love and murder. Agatha Christie: Travel Can Be Murder – The story behind the book connects with Christie’s own love of travel, and especially Egypt and its secrets. Her legacy continues through her family and new generations of filmmakers and actors, all at once contributing to the immortality of her novels. Design on the Nile – The setting, the costumes, the photography, all contribute to the Agatha Christie touch. We take a fun tour of this “ship of suspects” and learn details about the overall look and design of everything from the characters to the environment. Branagh/Poirot – Kenneth Branagh is a one-of-a-kind artist who can switch hats with exceptional skill, playing Poirot one moment and directing the next. This piece pays tribute to Branagh’s ability to stay connected to his cast and creative team through it all. Deleted Scenes The Market Poirot's Cabin Rosalie and Bouc Outside Temple Windlesham Jogging Poirot Discusses Case Poirot and Bouc Approach Jackie Confronting Bouc and the Otterbournes Poirot Orders Books *bonus features vary by product and retailer Cast Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot Tom Bateman as Bouc Annette Bening as Euphemia Bouc Russell Brand as Dr. Bessner Ali Fazal as Andrew Katchadourian Dawn French as Bowers Gal Gadot as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle Armie Hammer as Simon Doyle Rose Leslie as Louise Bourget Emma Mackey as Jacqueline de Bellefort Sophie Okonedo as Salome Otterbourne Jennifer Saunders as Marie Van Schuyler & Letitia Wright as Rosalie Otterbourne Directed by Kenneth Branagh Executive Produced by Mark Gordon Simon Kinberg Matthew Jenkins James Prichard & Mathew Prichard Produced by Ridley Scott Kevin J. Walsh Kenneth Branagh, p.g.a., & Judy Hofflund, p.g.a. Screenplay by Michael Green Based on a novel by Agatha Christie Product Specifications U.S. Street Date Digital: March 29, 2022 Physical: April 5, 2022 Canada Street Date Digital: March 30, 2022 Physical: April 5, 2022 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 127 minutes Rating U.S. Rated PG-13 * Rated R for violence, some bloody images, and sexual material. Canada Rated PG (Parental Guidance Advised) Aspect Ratio Digital: 2.39:1 (16x9) Physical: 2.39:1 (16x9) U.S. Audio 4K Ultra HD: English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital DVD: English 5.1 Dolby and DVS 2.0 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby Digital: English ATMOS (UHD only, some platforms), 2.0 AD Dolby (some platforms), French & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital U.S. Subtitles 4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French DVD: English SDH, Spanish, French Digital: English SDH, Spanish, French (some platforms)Posted Thu Mar 17, 2022 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
That's The Chicago Way! Paramount Preps The Untouchables for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with SteelBook Edition on May 31Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma's critically-acclaimed 1987 crime drama The Untouchables starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro in 4K on May 31. The film co-starring Patricia Clarkson, Andy Garcia, and Charles Martin Smith was nominated for four Oscars and features a Grammy Award-winning score by Ennio Morricone. Originally released on June 3, 1987, The Untouchables celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and remains a must-see masterpiece featuring visionary filmmaking and exceptional performances from an outstanding cast. Robert De Niro as mob warlord Al Capone and Kevin Costner as law enforcer Eliot Ness are unforgettable in a glorious, fierce, larger-than-life depiction of good versus evil on the streets of Prohibition-era Chicago. The 4K releases will be presented in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos and will include several featurettes as well as the theatrical trailer. The Untouchables - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Untouchables - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Both editions will hit store shelves on May 31 and here is the full press release: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery and Robert De Niro Star in the Must-See Crime-Drama, Debuting on 4K Ultra HD May 31, 2022 Directed by Brian De Palma and nominated* for four Academy Awards®, the acclaimed drama THE UNTOUCHABLES makes its 4K Ultra HD debut on May 31, 2022 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Originally released on June 3, 1987, THE UNTOUCHABLES celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and remains a must-see masterpiece featuring visionary filmmaking and exceptional performances from an outstanding cast. Robert De Niro as mob warlord Al Capone and Kevin Costner as law enforcer Eliot Ness are unforgettable in a glorious, fierce, larger-than-life depiction of good versus evil on the streets of Prohibition-era Chicago. Sean Connery won his only Oscar® for his portrayal of veteran officer Jimmy Malone in the blockbuster hit that was the fourth highest grossing film of 1987. Written by David Mamet, THE UNTOUCHABLES also boasts a Grammy Award-winning score by the legendary Ennio Morricone and an excellent supporting cast including Patricia Clarkson, Andy Garcia, and Charles Martin Smith. THE UNTOUCHABLES will be available on 4K Ultra HD and in a 4K Ultra HD 35th Anniversary SteelBook® with a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack** and access to a Digital copy of the film. The discs also include over an hour of legacy bonus content in high definition as detailed below: The Script, The Cast Production Stories Re-Inventing the Genre The Classic Original Featurette: “The Men” Theatrical Trailer About Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies. THE UNTOUCHABLES Street Date: May 31, 2022 U.S. Rating: R HDR: HDR-10 & Dolby Vision® Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Sound: Dolby Atmos® *1988, Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Sean Connery); Nominations: Best Art Direction – Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Music, Original Score ** To experience Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at home, compatible devices are required; 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Vision are available at select digital retailers. About Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.Posted Tue Mar 15, 2022 at 10:55 AM PDT by: -
Warner Celebrates 70 Years of Singin' in the Rain by Splashing the Classic Film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 26One of the most beloved films ever to hit the silver screen will be celebrating its 70th anniversary on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 26. The classic musical romantic comedy stars Gene Kelly, Golden Globe Best Actor-Winner Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchel and Cyd Charisse, and was directed and choreographed by Kelly and Stanley Donen (On the Town). In 1989, Singin' in the Rain was one of the first 25 films selected by the United States Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film ranked 10th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies list, 16th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs list, 16th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions list, “Singin’ In The Rain” was 3rd on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list, and the film was number 1 on AFI’s Greatest Movie Musicals list. The remastered film showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and although this release doesn't specify the soundtrack,we would hopefully assume that it comes with Dolby Atmos. Singin’ in the Rain - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders for this 4K title haven't been revealed yet, but the release will be available on April 26 with an SRP of $24.99. Here is the full press release: WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE BELOVED CLASSIC SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN TO BE RELEASED ON 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY™ Acclaimed as one of the greatest MUSICAL films of all time, will BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) BURBANK, CA, March 1, 2022 – To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1952 acclaimed and beloved film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that Singin’ in the Rain will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on April 26. Singin’ in the Rain is widely considered to be one of the greatest musical films in cinematic history. The musical romantic comedy was directed by choreographed by Gene Kelly (On the Town) and Stanley Donen (On the Town) and stars Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchel and Cyd Charisse. The film was written by Adolph Green and Betty Comden and produced by Arthur Freed. The music is by Nacio Herb Brown and the lyrics are by Arthur Freed. O'Connor won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and Betty Comden and Adolph Green won the Writers Guild of America Award for their screenplay, while Jean Hagen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1989, Singin' in the Rain was one of the first 25 films selected by the United States Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film ranked 10th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies list, 16th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs list, 16th on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions list, “Singin’ In The Rain” was 3rd on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list, and the film was number 1 on AFI’s Greatest Movie Musicals list. 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. In addition, the remastered film will screen at the TCM Film Festival on April 24**. For more information, please visit https://filmfestival.tcm.com. TCM Big Screen Classics will also present the 70th anniversary of Singin' in the Rain in theaters this April in the US. Tickets are on sale now, go to www.FathomEvents.com for more details. Singin’ in the Rain will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $24.99 SRP and features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Blu-ray disc of Singin’ in the Rain. Fans can also own Singin’ in the Rain in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on April 26th. Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Elements Singin’ in the Rain Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features: Commentary by Debbie Reynold, Donald O’Connor, Cyd Charisse, Kathleen Freeman, Stanley Donen, Betty Camden, Adolph Green, Bad Lurhmann and Rudy Behlmer. Singin’ in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation Documentary Theatrical Trailer DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS On April 26, Singing in the Rain 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 including GooglePlay, Vudu, Xbox and others, and will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles. BASICS Standard Street Date: April 26, 2022 EST Street Date: April 26, 2022 Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French Running Time: 67 minutes Rating: Rated G About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.Posted Wed Mar 2, 2022 at 08:11 AM PST by: -
It's The Ides of March For Your Wallet - HDD 4K Ultra HD Shopping Guide March 2022What, did you think the studios and boutique labels would take the month off just because we had a stacked February with an intensely busy April and May release frame coming? Considering everything that's coming our way in the next few months, the one good thing we can say is that March is relatively light. There are some great catalog titles coming along with a few new releases with quite a few long-awaited favorites. We get a mix of new and old. Werewolves and Keanu Reeves. Italian Mobsters and Russian Mobsters. And while this month might be on the light side, doesn't mean it'll be cheap! With that - let's get into it: High-Def Digest's March 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide March 1st, 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases Just because it's Fat Tuesday doesn't mean the month has a lot to indulge in. In fact, there's only one release and it's a repackage of discs that are already available. James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray March 8th, 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases Things pick up a little bit this month with a return to The Matrix leading the pack with Downton Abbey getting an upgrade just before the second film hits theaters, and another Argento film slips onto 2160p. The Matrix Resurrections - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Matrix Resurrections - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The Matrix 4-Film Deja Vu Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Phenomena - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook March 15th, 2022 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases Well, of all the days for the knives to come out for your wallet - this is historically fitting! Between multiple classics reaching 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray thanks to KLSC, Criterion, Arrow, and Scream Factory all have new releases on top of Paramount dropping a couple with Disney/20th Century Studios doing a full-court press for Spielberg's latest Oscar contender. West Side Story (2021) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray West Side Story (2021) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook West Side Story (2021) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Target Exclusive West Side Story (2021) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive Touch of Evil - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Apartment - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray An American Werewolf In London - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition The Amazing Spider-Man Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Le Cercle Rouge - Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Sword and the Sorcerer - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shooter - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook March, 22 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases There is just nothing good coming out this month. Nope. Not a thing. The Godfather Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Godfather Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collector’s Edition Nightmare Alley - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Nightmare Alley - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Fatale - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Eastern Promises - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Hunger Games: Ultimate SteelBook Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray March 29th, 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray And as quietly as March started, it goes out on a pretty soft note. But between a legendary concert film and a popular kid's flick, there's still some good stuff worth checking out. Sing 2 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Last Waltz - Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray And that just about does it. As always, release dates can change and if that happens we'll update our listings and this article as soon as we can. Scouring around the international releases, the only notable title we'll be covering is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 4K SteelBook from Turbine Media Group - but that doesn't street until the end of the month and customs can be a little dodgy delaying delivery, so we'll get to it when we can as soon as we can. Once again - thank you for your pre-orders. They really do go a long way towards keeping our little corner of the interwebs alive and going.Posted Tue Mar 1, 2022 at 08:12 AM PST by: -
Scream Factory Stacking May 4K with Escape From New York, Lifeforce, The Craft, and Candyman Collector's EditionsThanks to Amazon, horror and sci-fi fans got to take an early gander at Scream Factory's thus far unofficially announced May 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray lineup! While Scream Factory has yet to comment - and we expect them to formally announce soon enough - Amazon has listings for new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collector's Editions ofJohn Carpenter's Escape From New York, Bernard Rose's Candyman, Andrew Fleming's The Craft, and Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce. I'm not at all surprised with the Candyman news - after Friday's spur of Arrow and Turbine Media Group announcements for the title, it's a no-brainer that Scream Factory is dropping theirs nearly the same time. Escape From New York was already released in the E.U. markets by Studio Canal so that's more of a question of a "when" and not an "if" Scream would update their release. But the welcome surprises on this list is Tobe Hooper's nutso sci-fi horror flick Lifeforce and The Craft. Lifeforce was a title I'd heard grumblings about a 4K release for a couple of years now so it's nice to see a rumor become a reality. Of the four listings, Lifeforce and The Craft are the only ones actually up for pre-order albeit at the egregiously high not-yet-on-sale price point. Now we don't have final specs for any of these as of yet, but with everything breaking so quickly, expect final details in the next day or two and when they come in we'll update this article and our listings accordingly. [UPDATE] Scream Factory is now posting up the official announcements for each of these. As they come in, we'll be updating each title with the full list of specs and bonus features if listed. John Carpenter's Escape From New York - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collector's Edition Candyman - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collector's Edition DISC ONE (4K UHD — THEATRICAL & UNRATED CUTS) NEW 4K Master Of The Original Negative, Supervised And Approved By Writer/Director Bernard Rose And Director Of Photography Anthony B. Richmond (Theatrical Cut) By Arrow Video NEW 4K UHD Presentation In Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) Of Both Cuts Of The Film, The Theatrical R-rated Version And The Unrated Version Featuring Alternate, More Graphic Footage, Presented Via Seamless Branching NEW Dolby Atmos Track NEW Interview With Actress Vanessa Williams DISC TWO (BLU-RAY — THEATRICAL CUT) NEW 4K Master Of The Original Negative, Supervised And Approved By Writer/Director Bernard Rose And Director Of Photography Anthony B. Richmond By Arrow Video NEW Dolby Atmos Track NEW Interview With Actress Vanessa Williams DISC THREE (BLU-RAY — UNRATED CUT) NEW 4K Master Of The Original Negative With HD Inserts For The Uncut Footage From An Archival Film Print By Arrow Video NEW Dolby Atmos Track Lifeforce - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collector's Edition The Craft - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collector's Edition DISC ONE (4K UHD): NEW 4K Restoration By Sony Audio Commentary With Director Andrew Fleming DISC TWO (BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Restoration By Sony Audio Commentary With Andrew Fleming Directing The Craft – An Interview With Andrew Fleming Producing The Craft – An Interview With Producer Douglas Wick Writing The Craft – An Interview With Co-Writer Peter Filardi Effecting The Craft – An Interview With Makeup Effects Supervisor Tony Gardner Vintage Featurette – Conjuring The Craft Vintage Featurette – The Making Of The Craft Deleted Scenes With Optional Audio Commentary By Andrew Fleming Theatrical Trailer And with that, that is all the news that's fit to print, for the moment. Obviously, this is a developing story so as details come in we'll be updating listings and informing you cool kids about all the happenings and goings-on round these here parts.Posted Mon Feb 28, 2022 at 05:51 AM PST by: -
Arrow Video Hits A Lot Of Targets In May Including Wild Things 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and a UK Only 4K Blu-ray of the Original CandymanArrow has revealed its May release slate with Wild Things getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray upgrade. The 4K format will see John McNaughton's Wild Things (Limited Edition SteelBook) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray starring Matt Dillon, Denise Richards, Kevin Bacon, and Neve Campbell on May 24. There will also be a Deluxe Limited Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray and another 4K Limited Edition that includes a SteelBook. A spoiled rich kid, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, a carefree playboy and a dogged detective find themselves all caught up in the sex crime of the century in this steamy star-studded crime thriller from the director of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Popular and charming, student counsellor Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon) is no stranger to being the focus of female attention within the moneyed cliques of Florida’s Blue Bay. His fortunes are about to change dramatically, however, when one of the wealthiest students at his high school, sultry siren Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards), accuses him of rape. The charge looks sure to stick when another girl from the other end of the social spectrum, Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell), steps forward with her own allegations, but Detective Duquette (Kevin Bacon) smells something fishy, and the truth is as murky and dangerous as the alligator-infested swamps in the hinterlands of this affluent beach community. Presented in new 4K restorations of its original theatrical version and extended ‘Unrated Edition’, Wild Things is a classic piece of sexy late-90s neo-noir from director John McNaughton and writer Stephen Peters, whose serpentine plotting will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end credits roll. 4K UHD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK FEATURES New 4K restorations of both the Original Theatrical Version and the Unrated Edition from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and high-definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Exclusive new audio commentary by director John McNaughton and producer Steven A. Jones Commentary by director John McNaughton, cinematographer Jeffrey Kimball, producers Steven A. Jones and Rodney Liber, editor Elena Maganini and score composer George S. Clinton Exclusive new interview with John McNaughton Exclusive new interview with Denise Richards Making of documentary An Understanding Lawyer outtakes Trailer Limited edition SteelBook featuring newly commissioned artwork by Sam Gilbey Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anne Billson and Sean Hogan Also in 4K but in the UK only is Candyman (Limited Edition) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray starring Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen on May 23. Dare you say his name five times? From the chilling imagination of horror master Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed) comes Candyman – one of the greatest horror movies of the ‘90s, now newly restored on 4K UHD from Arrow Video. When grad student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) begins working on a thesis about urban legends, she comes across the terrifying tale of the Candyman – a vengeful, hook-handed spirit who can be summoned by saying his name five times in the mirror. As her research leads her into the bowels of Chicago’s deprived housing projects and deeper into the Candyman’s world, Helen learns that some legends are best left well alone. Expertly directed by British filmmaker Bernard Rose (Paperhouse) and boasting an astounding score by composer Philip Glass, Candyman ingeniously reworks Clive Barker’s original short story “The Forbidden” (originally published as part of his groundbreaking Books of Blood series) into a modern horror parable that remains as timely today as ever. 4K LIMITED EDITION FEATURES New 4K restoration from the original negative, supervised and approved by writer-director Bernard Rose and director of photography Anthony B. Richmond 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of two cuts of the film, the US R-rated version and the original UK theatrical version featuring alternate, more graphic footage, presented via seamless branching Original uncompressed stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos surround options Audio commentary with writer-director Bernard Rose and actor Tony Todd Audio commentary with authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Be My Victim, an interview with actor Tony Todd It Was Always You, Helen, an interview with actor Virginia Madsen The Cinema of Clive Barker: The Divine Explicit, an in-depth interview with Clive Barker on Candyman and other adaptations of his work The Writing on the Wall: The Production Design of Candyman, an interview with production designer Jane Ann Stewart Forbidden Flesh: The Makeup FX of Candyman, interviews with special makeup effects artists Bob Keen, Gary J. Tunicliffe and Mark Coulier A Story to Tell: Clive Barker’s “The Forbidden”, an interview with writer Douglas E. Winter on Barker’s seminal Books of Blood and Candyman’s source story Urban Legend: Unwrapping Candyman, a critical analysis of the film with writers Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes Three rarely-seen Bernard Rose short films, restored in HD: A Bomb With No Name on It (1975), The Wreckers (1976) and Looking at Alice (1977) Original theatrical trailer Image gallery Limited edition 40-page perfect-bound booklet reproducing the original hand-painted storyboards by Bernard Rose Fully-illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth 6 postcard-sized original UK lobby card reproductions Reversible sleeve and poster featuring original and new artwork by Gary Pullin Next, on Blu-ray we have Girls Nite Out on May 16. There will also be an exclusive with "The Scaremaker" O-Card). A host of familiar genre faces including Hal Holbrook (Creepshow), Rutanya Alda (Amityville II: The Possession), Julia Montgomery (The Kindred) and Lauren-Marie Taylor (Friday the 13th Part 2) rounds out the cast of this gloriously mean-spirited slice from the slasher golden age, Girls Nite Out! The students of DeWitt University are preparing themselves for a night of fun and frolics in the form of an all-night scavenger hunt. Little do they know that they are in fact the ones being hunted… An unhinged assailant, disguised in the college’s goofy bear mascot outfit – and bearing knives for claws, two years before Freddy donned his famous gloves – is stalking the campus hellbent on carving up co-eds. Originally released under the only marginally more appropriate title of The Scaremaker, Girls Nite Out is a decidedly singular slasher flick which comes on like a frenetic cross between Animal House and Friday the 13th – veering from jovial frat antics to jarringly disturbing scenes of the killer shrieking obscenities as he slices up his victims. On this nite out, no one is coming home! BLU-RAY FEATURES Brand new 2K restoration from 35mm vault elements High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with genre film critic/author Justin Kerswell and film historian/author Amanda Reyes Staying Alive – a brand new video interview with actress Julia Montgomery A Savage Mauling – a brand new video interview with actress Laura Summer Alone in the Dark – a brand new video interview with actress Lois Robbins It Was a Party! – a brand new video interview with actor Paul Christie Love & Death – a brand new video interview with actors Lauren-Marie Taylor and John Didrichsen Archival video interview with actress Julia Montgomery Archival audio interview with actress Rutanya Alda The Scaremaker Alternate Title Card Original Trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork and newly-commissioned artwork by Justin Osbourn FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold On the 24th comes the kickass classic from “Jimmy” Wang Yu One Armed Boxer . When former Shaw Brothers executive Raymond Chow founded rival studio Golden Harvest in 1970, he quickly teamed up with “Jimmy” Wang Yu – Hong Kong’s first kung fu superstar and formerly Shaw’s biggest box office draw. Bringing over his peerless talent for taking on all foes with one hand tied behind his back, Wang wrote, directed and played the title role in one of his most unmissable kickass classics. From the legendary star of One-Armed Swordsman and The Chinese Boxer comes… One-Armed Boxer! Yu Tian Long (Wang) is the best fighter to come out of his local martial arts school, but when he crosses the ruthless leader of a local crime syndicate, the big boss’ brutal bevy of deadly killers make mincemeat out of the school and everyone inside. Now the only survivor of the massacre, and short of one appendage, Yu is gifted a powerful elixir that promises to give him the strength to take swift revenge on the army of assassins, each representing the most lethal forms of fighting from across the Eastern hemisphere. Proving once and for all that you only need five fingers of death to get the job done, Wang would later reprise his role in the infamous sequel Master of the Flying Guillotine, but it’s the dementedly inventive original where he’s arguably at the height of his powers. BLU-RAY EDITION CONTENTS 2K restoration from the original elements by Fortune Star High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original lossless Mandarin mono audio, alternate Mandarin soundtrack and original English dubbed audio Optional English subtitles, plus hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub Commentary by Frank Djeng from the NY Asian Film Festival Career retrospective interview with Wang Yu, filmed in Nantes in 2001 and never released before, courtesy of the Frédéric Ambroisine Video Archive Trailer gallery, featuring the original Hong Kong theatrical trailer, a US TV spot (as The Chinese Professionals) and over half an hour of trailers for other Wang Yu classics including One-Armed Swordsman and Master of the Flying Guillotine Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Simon Abrams On the 30th (UK only), Gaspar Noé's Lux Aeterna starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Béatrice Dalle will have a Blu-ray release. Gaspar Noé, the arch provocateur of New French Extremity responsible for Irreversible and Enter the Void, blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction in Lux Æterna, his ode to the suffering and sacrifices involved in the creation of art. French cinema icons Charlotte Gainsbourg (Ismael’s Ghosts, Antichrist) and Béatrice Dalle (Betty Blue, Inside), playing themselves, star as the lead actress and the director of an experimental film about witches. But as preparations for the shoot get underway, the increasingly chaotic production slowly unravels as egos and bitter resentments rise to the surface, threatening to derail the entire enterprise. Shot over just five days and largely improvised by the superlative cast, Lux Æterna is a powerful, hypnotic assault on the senses like no other, cementing Noé’s position as one of the most incendiary voices in cinema today. BLU-RAY FEATURES High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 stereo soundtracks Optional English subtitles (French dialogue) Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (all dialogue) Brand new audio commentary by author and critic Kat Ellinger Brand new visual essay on witchcraft in cinema by author and critic Miranda Corcoran The Flicker, a 30-minute short film by Tony Conrad, whose strobing effect inspired Lux Æterna Lux in Tenebris, a selection of photos from the set by camera operator, title designer and long-term Noé collaborator Tom Kan Theatrical trailers Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring two choices of artwork FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Neil Mitchell Finally, Gaspar Noé's Enter the Void[UK Import] will be released on Blu-ray on the same date. Eight years after the controversial and shocking Irreversible, director Gaspar Noé cemented his reputation as the enfant terrible of New French Extremity with perhaps his most challenging film to date – a hallucinatory meditation on life, death and rebirth, shot entirely in the first person. American siblings Oscar (Nathaniel Brown) and Linda (Paz de la Huerta, The Limits of Control) eke out a shared existence in Tokyo – he by dealing drugs, she by working as a stripper. However, tragedy strikes when a deal turns sour and Oscar is shot by the police. As his lifeless body lies on the floor of a public toilet, his soul floats high above the neon-drenched Tokyo streets, observing the effect of his death on his sister and reliving the events in his life that brought him to this juncture. Described by Noé himself as a “psychedelic melodrama”, Enter the Void boasts mesmerising cinematography by the award-winning Benoît Debie (Climax, Spring Breakers) and a hypnotic soundtrack of experimental and electronic music. Powerful and transcendent, it offers viewers an immersive cinematic experience like no other. LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of both the 143-minute UK theatrical cut and the full-length 161-minute director’s cut Original lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 stereo soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Enter the Sensorium, a brand new visual essay on the film by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicolas Brand new video interview with typography designer and long-term Noé collaborator Tom Kan 8 deleted scenes Archival Making of – Special Effects featurette Archival Vortex featurette Archival DMT Loop featurette French and international theatrical trailers 8 teaser trailers 3 unused trailers Image gallery Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring two choices of artwork Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jon Towlson and Rich Johnson, and an oral history of the film by Steven Hanley Fold-out double-sided poster featuring two choices of artwork Six double-sided, postcard-sized artcards We will post pre-order links when they are available as usual.Posted Fri Feb 25, 2022 at 09:45 AM PST by:
