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Never Give Up, Never Surrender! Galaxy Quest - 25th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & SteelBook Coming December 3The classic science-fiction/comedy Galaxy Quest celebrates its 25th anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 3. The release will also be available in a SteelBook. The 4K release is newly remastered under the supervision of director Dean Parisot and presented in Dolby Vision with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements include a new Filmmaker Focus with the director as well as legacy features including the previously created Thermian language track. Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for “historical documents,” lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble, including Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long and Rainn Wilson, GALAXY QUEST is a hilarious adventure that boldly goes where no comedy has gone before. Galaxy Quest - 25th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Galaxy Quest - 25th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook You can pre-order Galaxy Quest - 25th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray now and included below is the press announcement: Never give up, never surrender! Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved sci-fi comedy classic GALAXY QUEST as it arrives for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD™ December 3, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Featuring an out-of-this-world, all-star cast including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Enrico Colantoni, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long, Missi Pyle, and Rainn Wilson, this rollicking send-up of sci-fi fanaticism is as funny today as when it premiered in theatres 25 years ago on December 25, 1999. Newly remastered under the supervision of director Dean Parisot, GALAXY QUEST is presented in 4K Ultra HD with spectacular Dolby Vision® and HDR-10, as well as with Dolby Atmos® sound for the most immersive home viewing experience. For its 25th anniversary, the film will be available in a nationwide release and a Limited-Edition SteelBook®, both of which offer access to a Digital copy of the film and over 90 minutes of new and legacy bonus content, including a new Filmmaker Focus with director Dean Parisot reflecting on the film and its enduring popularity. The 25th anniversary release also includes the previously created Thermian language track. Bonus content is detailed below: Filmmaker Focus with director Dean Parisot—NEW! Historical Documents: The Story of Galaxy Quest · Never Give Up, Never Surrender: The Intrepid Crew of the NSEA Protector · By Grabthar's Hammer, What Amazing Effects · Alien School: Creating the Thermian Race · Actors in Space · Sigourney Weaver Raps · Deleted Scenes · Theatrical Trailer Synopsis Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for “historical documents,” lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble, including Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long and Rainn Wilson, GALAXY QUEST is a hilarious adventure that boldly goes where no comedy has gone before.Posted Tue Oct 29, 2024 at 10:16 AM PDT by: -
Arrow Video Reveals January 2025 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited EditionsArrow Video rings in the new year with a new wave of 4K Blu-ray and Blu-rays arriving in January! Titles include: Inglourious Basterds (2009), The Gift (2000), incubus (1966), Rampo Noir (2005), The Usual Suspects (1995), and The Cell (2000). Note that The Gift and The Usual Suspects are UK only. Lots of good stuff here and surely something for everyone. I myself am intrigued by Incubus as I have never seen that one, or Rampo Noir - always love anthologies. Inglourious Basterds - 4K UHD Arrow Limited Edition Inglourious Basterds - Arrow Limited Edition Blu-ray also available One of the most celebrated filmmakers of our time harnesses the power of cinema itself to rewrite history in this electrifying WWII thriller.Narrowly escaping the massacre of her entire family by the SS, Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) flees to Paris and forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema. Meanwhile, a guerilla band of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), are waging a bloody war of attrition behind enemy lines but Europe remains beneath Nazi bootheels. Believing themselves unstoppable, the leaders of the Third Reich assemble in Paris for the premiere of propaganda epic Nation's Pride. The location? Shosanna's cinema. With all the rotten eggs in one basket, "The Basterds" join forces with British Commando Lt. Archie Hicox (Michael Fassbender) and German film star/undercover allied agent Bridget Von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) to infiltrate the premiere. Their plan? Blow up the basket…Brim-filled with shocking violence, thrilling action and excruciating suspense, Inglourious Basterds was a box office smash around the world garnering eight Academy Award™ (2009) nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay, with Christoph Waltz winning Best Supporting Actor for his star-making turn as the chilling SS Col. Hans Landa. Witness the war as it might have been in this stunning new edition, packed with explosive extras!LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Limited edition 'Operation Kino' packaging with new art by Dare Creative 60-page 'Films & Filmmakers' collector's book with writing by film critics Dennis Cozzalio and Bill Ryan Double-sided fold-out poster Replica Nation's Pride Premiere programme booklet La Louisianne beermat 3 postcard sized double-sided art cards Strudel recipe card Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Dare Creative 4K Blu-ray presentation in High Dynamic Range Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by film critic and author Tim Lucas EXTRAS - BLU-RAY What Would Sally Do?, a new interview with editor Fred Raskin Blood Fiction, a new interview with special make-up effects supervisor Greg Nicotero Doomstruck, a new interview with actor Omar Doom Making it Right, a new visual essay by film critic Walter Chaw, author of A Walter Hill Film Film History on Fire, a new visual essay by film scholar Pamela Hutchinson, author of BFI Film Classics Pandora's Box Filmmaking in Occupied France, a new interview with film scholar Christine Leteux, author of Continental Films: French Cinema Under German Control Extended and alternate scenes Nation's Pride The Making of Nation's Pride, an archival featurette Roundtable Discussion, an archival interview with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell The Original Inglorious Bastards, archival featurette A Conversation with Rod Taylor, archival featurette Rod Taylor on Victoria Bitter, archival featurette Quentin Tarantino's Camera Angel, archival featurette Hi Sallys, archival featurette Film Poster Gallery Tour with Elvis Mitchell, archival featurette Trailers The Gift - 4K UHD Arrow UK Limited Edition The Gift - Arrow UK Limited Edition Blu-ray also available Director Sam Raimi combined the spooky underpinnings of his early work with his newly proven talent for handling powerful drama in the supernatural thriller The Gift, coaxing nuanced performances from a star-studded cast to bring a gripping script by Billy Bob Thornton & Tom Epperson (One False Move) to life.In rural Georgia, recently widowed psychic Annie Wilson (Cate Blanchett) works as a tarot reader to support her young family. When she is introduced to her son's affable school principal (Greg Kinnear) and his socialite fiancée (Katie Holmes), Annie has a grisly premonition of things yet to come. After her violent vision comes true, all eyes turn to Annie, leaving her with no choice but to use her clairvoyant abilities to find the culprit herself. Could it be the abusive husband (Keanu Reeves) of one of Annie's regular clients (Hilary Swank)? Or the nervy mechanic (Giovanni Ribisi) whose yearning for friendship masks an uncontrollable rage? Or is another terrible secret hiding in plain sight?Made right before a certain web-slinger finally catapulted Raimi from the cult fringes onto Hollywood's A-list, The Gift is an underappreciated but vital entry in his filmography that is ripe for reappraisal with this brand new 4K remaster.Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW4K RESTORATION from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films and Shout! Factory DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio and optional lossless stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Brand new audio commentary by critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson Brand new audio commentary by critic Meagan Navarro Isolated music and effects track Haunting Visions, a newly filmed interview with actor Chelcie Ross Savage Waters, a newly filmed interview with editors Bob Murawski and Arthur Coburn Southern Gothic, a newly filmed interview with composer Christopher Young Four archive featurettes: The Gift: A Look Inside, The Making of The Gift, The Cast on Sam Raimi and Sam Raimi on The Cast Promotional interviews with Sam Raimi, Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves and Giovanni Ribisi Footage from the film's world premiere Music video for "Furnace Room Lullaby" by Neko Case Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Thinh Dinh Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Bilge Ebiri, original production notes and an excerpt from the book The Unseen Force: The Films of Sam Raimi by John Kenneth Muir The Usual Suspects - 4K UHD Arrow UK Limited Edition The Usual Suspects - Arrow UK Limited Edition Blu-ray also available. Amidst the wave of neo-noir thrillers that swept American cinema in the 1990s, few films made as much impact as The Usual Suspects, which revolutionized the genre, won two Academy Awards® and is still regarded as one of the greatest crime films ever made.After a brutal massacre on a cargo ship off the coast of Los Angeles leaves 27 men dead, Special Agent Dave Kujan (Chazz Palminteri) interrogates one of the only two survivors, small-time con artist Verbal Kint (Kevin Spacey). During the interview, Kint tells Kujan of how he was recruited by the fearsome crime lord Keyser Söze to commit a series of daring heists with four other crooked misfits: Dean Keaton (Gabriel Byrne), Mike McManus (Stephen Baldwin), Fred Fenster (Benicio del Toro) and Todd Hockey (Kevin Pollak). But as Kint's account of the events leading up to the massacre becomes more convoluted, Kujan becomes increasingly skeptical and determined to discover the identity of the elusive Keyser Söze.With an unforgettably twisty and tightly written Oscar®-winning script by Christopher McQuarrie, The Usual Suspects is an unmissable entry in the canon of American indie cinema.Special Features and Technical Specs: 4K RESTORATION from the original negative approved by cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary with director Bryan Singer and writer Christopher McQuarrie Audio commentary with editor and composer John Ottman The Devil in the Details, an archival interview with Newton Thomas Sigel Archival interview with John Ottman Round Up: Deposing the Usual Suspects, a two-part featurette delving into the creation and production of The Usual Suspects with clips, interviews with key figures, and footage from the making of the film Keyser Söze (Lie or Legend?), an archival featurette Heisting Cannes with The Usual Suspects, archival footage from the film's world premiere at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival Introducing The Usual Suspects, an original EPK featurette Deleted scenes with introduction by John Ottman Gag reel Interview outtakes with Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak, Benicio del Toro, and Bryan Singer International trailer U.S. trailer with introduction by John Ottman TV spots Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket Collector's booklet featuring new writing by Barry Forshaw Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket Incubus (1966) - 4K UHD Arrow Limited Edition Incubus (1966) - Arrow Limited Edition Blu-ray also available It is often said that films about the Devil are cursed with bad luck, but Leslie Stevens' Incubus might be the most cursed of them all. By the time it premiered in 1966, two of its stars had tragically taken their own lives; the eccentric director's insistence on filming in the obscure Esperanto language ensured it failed to receive any distribution; and it was nearly lost forever when the original elements were believed lost in a fire. Decades passed until it was finally saved and unveiled to the public in all its unholy glory!Wounded in battle, soldier Marc (William Shatner, just prior to being cast in Star Trek) ventures to the remote village of Nomen Tuum to find a well where the waters are said to be blessed with healing powers. Little does he suspect that the inhabitants of Nomen Tuum are demonic seductresses who entice interlopers and lead them to damnation, and one such succubus, Kia (Allyson Ames) has her sights on Marc. As an eclipse shrouds the sun and darkness falls over the village, Marc and Kia's relationship becomes more passionate… will his soul survive?Now restored in 4K from the last known surviving 35mm print, this eerie and unforgettable American folk horror from the creator of The Outer Limits survives to chill a new generation as never seen before. Stylishly filmed in Big Sur and other California locations by cinematographer (and future Academy Award winner) Conrad L. Hall, Incubus is a film unlike any other, now accompanied by hours of bonus features delving into the mysteries of this once-thought-lost cult classic.Special Features and Technical Specs: 4K RESTORATION from the last surviving 35mm print by Le Chat Qui Fume DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION Original lossless Esperanto mono audio Optional English subtitles Optional Esperanto subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing New audio commentary by writer and genre historian David J. Schow, author of The Outer Limits: The Official Companion Archive audio commentary by star William Shatner Archive audio commentary by producer Anthony Taylor, cinematographer Conrad L. Hall and camera operator William Fraker Alternate 1.37:1 presentation of the film (1080p only) Words and Worlds: Incubus and Esperanto in Cinema, a newly filmed interview with genre historian Stephen Bissette Internacia Lingvo: A History of Esperanto, a newly filmed interview with Esther Schor, author of Bridge of Words: Esperanto and the Dream of a Universal Language An Interview with the Makers of Incubus, an archive interview by Schow with Taylor, Hall and Fraker Video trailer Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Richard Wells Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Frank Collins and Jason Kruppa The Cell (2000) - 4K UHD Arrow Limited Edition The Cell (2000) - Arrow Limited Edition Blu-ray also available Sublime, grotesque and visually ravishing, Tarsem Singh's debut feature delivers on the extraordinary artistry of his work in music video and commercials as it takes the audience on a journey through the bizarre worlds inside the mind of a killer. When serial murderer Carl Stargher (Vincent D'Onofrio) falls into a coma with his latest victim still trapped in an unknown location and waiting to die, the FBI turn to psychologist Catherine Deane (Jennifer Lopez) for help. Using an experimental technology she enters the dark dreamscape of Stargher's mind, attempting to learn his secrets before it's too late. But his unconscious is a twisted nightmare, a labyrinth that threatens to trap her inside his terrifying world forever. To save a life, she'll have to risk her own. With a script by Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend), and a supporting cast that includes Vince Vaughn (Brawl in Cell Block 99) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (In Fabric), The Cell is a gripping, edge-of-the-seat thriller, filled with jaw-dropping imagery that will entrance and unsettle in equal measure. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS NEW 4K RESTORATIONS of both the 107-minute Theatrical Cut and the 109-minute Director's Cut by Arrow Films, approved by director Tarsem Singh Includes bonus disc containing a previously unseen version of the film with alternate aspect ratio and alternate grading created by director of photography Paul Laufer Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Illustrated collector's book containing new writing on the film by critics Heather Drain, Marc Edward Heuck, Josh Hurtado, and Virat Nehru Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Savieri DISC ONE - FEATURE & EXTRAS 4K BLU-RAY 4K Blu-ray presentation of both the Theatrical and Director's cuts of the film in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Brand new audio commentary with film scholars Josh Nelson & Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Brand new audio commentary with screenwriter Mark Protosevich & film critic Kay Lynch Archive audio commentary with director Tarsem Singh Archive audio commentary with director of photography Paul Laufer, production designer Tom Foden, makeup supervisor Michèle Burke, costume designer April Napier, visual effects supervisor Kevin Tod Haug, and composer Howard Shore Projection of the Mind's Eye, a new feature-length interview with director Tarsem Singh Between Two Worlds, a new in-depth interview with director of photography Paul Laufer DISC TWO - ALTERNATE VERSION & EXTRAS BLU-RAY Previously unseen version of the Theatrical Cut of the film, presented in 1.78:1 aspect ratio with alternate grading, from a 2K master created by director of photography Paul Laufer Paul Laufer Illuminates, a new interview about the alternate master of The Cell presented on this disc Art is Where You Find It, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Costuming Auteur, a new visual essay by film critic Abby Bender Style as Substance: Reflections on Tarsem, an archive featurette Eight deleted/extended scenes with optional audio commentary by director Tarsem Singh Six multi-angle archive visual effects vignettes Theatrical trailers Image gallery Rampo Noir - Arrow Limited Edition Four filmmakers from completely different backgrounds bring their radically personal takes to the stories of Japan's celebrated master of the macabre, Edogawa Rampo (Horrors of Malformed Men, Blind Beast).In "Mars's Canal", by music video director and visual artist Suguru Takeuchi, a lone man encounters the other side of his psyche beyond the reflective surface of a circular pond set in a desolate landscape. Japanese New Wave auteur and longtime director of the Ultraman series Akio Jissoji (This Transient Life, Mandala) harnesses his distinctive stylistic sheen in his story of a mad mirror maker, "Mirror Hell". "Caterpillar" sees the singular vision of cult director Hisayasu Sato (The Bedroom, Naked Blood) at its most grotesque, in his portrait of a wounded war veteran who returns from the frontline as little more than a bloody torso, helpless to defend himself against the increasingly perverted caprices of an embittered wife. Finally, a famous actor is subjected to the obsessive attentions of her limo driver in "Crawling Bugs", the directorial debut of internationally acclaimed manga artist Atsushi Kaneko (Bambi and Her Pink Gun).Produced by the same team behind Ichi the Killer and Uzumaki, and with a cast featuring some of Japan's top stars, including Tadanobu Asano (Maboroshi, Silence) and Ryuhei Matsuda (Blue Spring, Gohatto), Rampo Noir is a stylistic tour-de-force that vividly evokes the "erotic grotesque" worlds created by Japan's pioneering proponent of horror and mystery fiction.Special Features and Technical Specs: Original lossless Japanese stereo audio Optional newly translated English subtitles Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film experts Jasper Sharp and Alexander Zahlten Another World, a new interview with Suguru Takeuchi, director of "Mars's Canal" A Moving Transformation, a new interview with Hisayasu Sato, director of "Caterpillar" Butterfly Queen, a new interview with Atsushi Kaneko, manga artist and director of "Crawling Bugs" Hall of Mirrors, a new interview with cinematographer Masao Nakabori about working with Akio Jissoji and "Mirror Hell" The Butterfly Effect, a new interview with Akiko Ashizawa, the cinematographer of "Caterpillar" Looking in the Mirror, a new interview with actor Yumi Yoshiyuki about "Mirror Hell" Archive stage greeting footage with the cast and directors from the Japanese premiere of Rampo Noir Crossing the Lens, a feature-length making-of documentary by Tatsuya Fukushima from 2006 Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Insect Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Eugene Thacker and Seth Jacobowitz All of these titles are now listed in the Arrow Video shop and should be available for preorder at other retailers shortly.Posted Sun Oct 27, 2024 at 09:37 AM PDT by: -
Disney Announces Mandalorian SSN 3, Ahsoka, Hawkeye, & Loki SSN 2 for 4K UHD SteelBook In Dolby Vision with Atmos December 3rd!More fan-favorite Disney+ seasons of our favorite shows are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with more glorious SteelBook packaging. To make things interesting, each episode of each series will finally be blessed with Dolby Vision HDR! Pre-orders start October 31st! One can question any number of decisions Disney makes for their catalog releases, but you have to give them credit where credit is due. Their first two rounds of Disney+ Marvel and Star Wars shows were overwhelming successes. Even regulated to HDR10, the A/V presentation of the 4K discs offered a superior experience than their streaming counterparts. For this third round of releases, Disney is finally getting on board with Dolby Vision HDR in addition to HDR10 with Atmos for every episode! Here's what's coming our way! However, for 1080p Blu-ray fans out there, nothing in this press release indicated a standard Blu-ray release. We don't know what's up there and are trying to pindown some confirmation if these releases will be on both formats or just a 4K option going forward. The Walt Disney Company has revealed that four all-new collector’s editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios will be available on 4K UHD on December 3. The special must-have releases feature sleek SteelBook® packaging, exclusive concept art cards and never-before-seen bonus content, making them an absolute must-have for fans to add to their collection. All four titles will be available to pre-order from October 31, 2024.Like the previous Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios Collector’s Editions released earlier this year (Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: Andor Season 1, Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Season 1 and Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight Season 1), each of these new releases will be available nationally on 4K UHD SteelBook® with brand-new box art designed by popular artist Attila Szarka and collectible concept art cards.Additionally, the four titles will be the first Disney+ Originals to include breathtaking 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision® along with Atmos® audio, delivering an unforgettable home theater experience with jaw-dropping visuals and immersive, cinematic sound! Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Complete Third Season - 4K UHD SteelBook SYNOPSISThe journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.BONUS FEATURES Honoring the Magistrate: A Tribute to Carl Weathers — Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni pay tribute to Carl Weathers, the unforgettable talent behind Greef Karga. Galactic Legacy: The Creatures and Droids of The Mandalorian — Discover the secrets of Season Three’s memorable creatures and droids with the artists who bring them to life. Forging the Covert: Part Three — Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and the filmmakers explore the expanding world of Season Three’s Mandalorian warriors. Star Wars: Ahsoka The Complete First Season - 4K UHD SteelBook SYNOPSISSet after the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.BONUS FEATURES Ahsoka: Legacy — Join cast and crew for a look at developing Ahsoka's live-action series. Path of the Apprentice — Explore the dynamic of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka within the world between worlds. Ghosts of the Past — Go deep with a spotlight on Ahsoka's allies: Sabine, Hera, Ezra and Chopper. Darkness Rising — Uncover the secrets of Ahsoka's foes. Hawkeye The Complete First Season - 4K UHD SteelBook SYNOPSISMarvel Studios' Hawkeye is an original series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) - a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan - to unravel a criminal conspiracy.BONUS FEATURES A Tale of Two Hawkeyes — Discover how the cast and crew extended the Hawkeye legacy, bringing together Clint Barton and new character Kate Bishop. Gag Reel — Take a look at some of the hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Hawkeye. Deleted ScenesAssembled: The Making of Hawkeye — Peer behind the scenes of the show with Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, and the rest of the cast and crew. Follow the Trail — Young Kate leaves behind clues for a scavenger hunt. At The Stake — Clint reluctantly celebrates with a group of fans in the city. Burning of the Suit — Clint burns the Ronin suit. Kate’s First Day at Work — Kate uses her awkward first day at work to her advantage. Ice Cream — Little Maya finds out her dad can't pick her up from practice. Detour — Clint and Kate find an unmarked car in front of her apartment. Friends? — Little Maya and Little Kazi meet for the first time when their fathers do business together. You Never Miss — Clint's relationship with his mom is revealed through childhood memories. Clint and his mom attempt to rob a convenience store, which ends up a disaster. Moira Comes Home — Moira chases Clint and Kate out of her apartment. Old Friend — Clint prepares a familiar weapon. Sorry — Maya and Clint have a moment of understanding after a battle. Until It’s Done — Eleanor takes a trip to have dinner. A shocking insight is revealed. Boomerang — Clint and Kate gather supplies at a sporting goods store to build trick arrows. Loki The Complete Second Season - 4k UHD SteelBook SYNOPSISLoki Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season one finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose. BONUS FEATURES Loki Through Time — Travel through over a decade of Loki’s timeline with Tom Hiddleston, Kevin Feige and more as they dive deeper into the villainous yet lovable character that fans can’t get enough of in the Loki series. Gag Reel — Take a look at some of the fun moments on set with the cast and crew of Loki Season 2. Deleted/Extended ScenesAssembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 — Join the cast and crew of Loki Season 2 as they pull back the curtain on Loki’s Iatest MCU adventure. What Would You Like? — Distraught after the events of season 1, Sylvie leaves the Citidel at the End of Time and finds an escape in a McDonalds in 1982. Key Lime Break — Loki and Mobius share a moment savoring a key lime pie in the TVA lunchroom. Roll Call — Loki names off all the people who have spoken ill of him in the past, including a few recognizable names. Mobius tries to comfort him. Product SpecificationsRelease Date: December 3, 2024Product SKUsThe Mandalorian: 4K Ultra HD SteelBook® (2 discs)Ahsoka: 4K Ultra HD SteelBook® (2 discs)Hawkeye: 4K Ultra HD SteelBook® (2 discs)Loki: 4K Ultra HD SteelBook® (2 discs)Total Run TimeThe Mandalorian: 339 minutesAhsoka: 356 minutesHawkeye: 279 minutesLoki: 297 minutesAspect RatioThe Mandalorian: 2:39:1Ahsoka: 2:39:1Hawkeye: 2:39:1Loki: 2:20:1Disc Size4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GBU.S. Audio4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby DigitalU.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French Again, these aren't yet up for pre-order but they will be in one week - so mark some time on Halloween!Posted Thu Oct 24, 2024 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Joker: Folie À Deux' Warbles to 4K UHD & Blu-ray Disc December 17th - Streaming October 29thSometimes, you can only dip into a well once. After a blistering hit from critics and fans and a box office take to match, Joker: Folie À Deux will sprint onto theater-at-home streaming on October 29th with 4K UHD & Blu-ray discs dropping in time for Christmas. Ouch, that's a painfully quick turnaround. In case you didn't notice, the coverage of the jukebox musical sequel Joker: Folie À Deux hasn't exactly been kind. In fact, it's been pretty damn brutal. Ever since the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, this sequel from Todd Phillips starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the good news has been about as scarce as positive reviews. Now with the studio blame game train under a full head of steam, Joker: Folie À Deux will sneak its way onto digital retail platforms on October 29th with 4K and Blu-ray discs dropping down the chimney on December 17th in time for a very merry Christmas. Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him. Joker: Folie À Deux - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Joker: Folie À Deux Joker: Folie À Deux - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Joker: Folie À Deux Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Everything Must Go (4 Part Longform Documentary) Can I Have A Cigarette? Finding Lee A Hundred Films In One King of Nothing The Character Of Music Live! With The Joker Colors Of Madness Crafted With Class You can pre-order Joker: Folie À Deux (2024) now! and included below is the press announcement: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX Sequel to the 2019 Film Joker from Director Todd Phillips Becomes Available for Purchase and Rental Debuts for Premium Digital Ownership and Rental on October 29 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Arrive on December 17 Burbank, CA, October 22, 2024 – From acclaimed writer/director/producer Todd Phillips comes Joker: Folie À Deux, the follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker, which earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. The new film stars Joaquin Phoenix once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”). Joker: Folie À Deux debuts for purchase and rental digitally at home on October 29. On October 29, Joker: Folie À Deux will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home and for 48-hour rental via PVOD on participating digital platforms where you purchase or rent movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more. On December 17, Joker: Folie À Deux will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. Joker: Folie À Deux will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.The film also stars Oscar nominees Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Catherine Keener (Get Out, Capote), alongside Zazie Beetz, reprising her role from Joker.Phillips, who received Oscar nominations for directing, writing and producing Joker, directed Joker: Folie À Deux from a screenplay co-written with fellow Oscar nominee Scott Silver, based on characters from DC. The film was produced by Phillips, Oscar nominee Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Joseph Garner. Lady Gaga served as music consultant. The film’s executive producers are Michael E. Uslan, Georgia Kacandes, Silver, Mark Friedberg and Jason Ruder. DIGITAL, 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS Joker: Folie À Deux Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: 4K UHD Everything Must Go (4 Part Longform Documentary) Can I Have A Cigarette? Finding Lee A Hundred Films In One King of Nothing The Character Of Music Live! With The Joker Colors Of Madness Crafted With Class BASICS Premium Digital Ownership: October 29, 2024 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: December 17, 2024 4K Languages: English, German, Latin Spanish, Italian, Canadian French 4K Subtitles: English, Danish, Finnish, Canadian French, Parisian French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Latin Spanish, Swedish BD Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish BD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French DVD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Korean, Parisian French, Canadian French, Chinese – Complex, Cantonese Running Time: 138 minutes Rating: R for some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality, and brief full nudity DVD: DLBY/DGTL 4K UHD and Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL The Credits From acclaimed writer/director/producer Todd Phillips comes Joker: Folie À Deux, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker, which earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. The new film stars Joaquin Phoenix once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born). Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.The film also stars Oscar nominees Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Catherine Keener (Get Out, Capote), alongside Zazie Beetz, reprising her role from Joker.Phillips, who was nominated for Oscars for directing, writing and producing Joker, directed Joker: Folie À Deux from a screenplay by fellow Oscar nominee Scott Silver & Phillips, based on characters from DC. The film was produced by Phillips, Oscar nominee Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Joseph Garner. Lady Gaga served as music consultant. The film’s executive producers are Michael E. Uslan, Georgia Kacandes, Silver, Mark Friedberg and Jason Ruder.Working with Phillips behind the camera are his team from Joker, including Oscar-nominated director of photography Lawrence Sher, production designer Mark Friedberg, Oscar-nominated editor Jeff Groth, and composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who won the Oscar for her work on the first film. New to the team is Oscar-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips (Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, Don’t Worry Darling). Ruder is the film’s executive music producer and the music supervisors are Randall Poster and George Drakoulias. Casting is by Francine Maisler (the Dune films, Challengers).Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Joint Effort Production, A Film by Todd Phillips, Joker: Folie À Deux. The film is released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.Posted Tue Oct 22, 2024 at 09:39 AM PDT by: -
ROLL-OUT! Transformers One Will Arrive on 4K UHD, SteelBook, and Blu-ray on December 17The CGI animated film Transformers One which tells the origin stories of legendary rivals Optimus Prime and Megatron will be hitting 4K UHD, 4K SteelBook, and Blu-ray on December 17. Digital will be available on October 22. Paramount's critically-acclaimed animated film is directed by Oscar-winner Josh Cooley and is rated PG. TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON. Better known as sworn enemies, they were once friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of CYBERTRON forever. The first-ever fully CG-animated TRANSFORMERS movie, TRANSFORMERS ONE features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Transformers One - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Transformers One - Blu-ray Transformers One - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Bonus content is detailed below: In The Beginning — Witness the origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME (ORION PAX) and MEGATRON (D-16) and the evolution of their relationship from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies. Filmmakers discuss the vision for the film and how it was brought to life. World Building On CYBERTRON — Hear from director Josh Cooley, the production design team, and the visual effects team about rendering the colorful world of CYBERTRON in a way that fans have never seen before. Together As One — Meet the A-list voice cast for each of the TRANSFORMERS: Chris Hemsworth (ORION PAX/OPTIMUS PRIME), Brian Tyree Henry (D-16/MEGATRON), Scarlett Johansson (ELITA-1), and more! The Iacon 5000 — Behold the most epic TRANSFORMERS race ever as competitors vie for the ultimate prize! Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers as they break down this breathtaking action sequence. The Battle For CYBERTRON — Cast and filmmakers take you through the film's epic climax as OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON battle for CYBERTRON’s future. You can pre-order Transformers One (2024) right now!Posted Mon Oct 21, 2024 at 08:20 AM PDT by: -
Your Collection Will Be Legendary - Even In Hell! Turbine Torments 4K UHD SteelBook with Hellraiser: Judgment on Nov. 7thPeople can't stop opening that damned box! 2018's Hellraiser: Judgment written and directed by gore effects maestro Gary J. Tunnicliffe is getting the 4K Dolby Vision and Atmos treatment from Germany's Turbine Medien. To sweeten the torture of adding another fright flick to your collection, Turbine is offering four limited edition SteelBook Slipcover editions! I'm not sure if you noticed, but after the first four films, the Hellraiser franchise kind of took a nose dive into some pretty rough direct-to-video sequels. The gore was there, but the majesty and mystery and terror of Pinhead and the puzzle box diminished with each entry. Hellraiser: Inferno was pretty decent, but the rest were less so until longtime franchise gore and makeup effects master Gary Tunnicliffe was handed the hooked chains for Hellraiser: Judgment. Certainly not the greatest entry, but compared to what hit VHS and DVD for about two decades, it was a welcome improvement! Now we can relive the torment in glorious eye-gouging Dolby Vision HDR with ear-splitting Dolby Atmos audio! Hellraiser: JudgmentTurbine Medien 4K UHD SteelBook Slipcover A Hellraiser JudgmentTurbine Medien 4K UHD SteelBook Slipcover B Hell Raiser JudgmentTurbine Medien 4K UHD SteelBook Slipcover C Hell Raiser JudgmentTurbine Medien 4K UHD SteelBook Slipcover D And for the dedicated, you can order all four slipcover editions! Here's what we'll get with each set: Synopsis:Pinhead and the Cenobites have to go to new demonic lengths to find their victims. The Auditor lures rotten characters from the fringes of society and subjects them to a perverse cleansing ritual that usually ends under the blade of the Surgeon. Meanwhile, three detectives are on the hunt for the Preceptor, a deviant serial killer who kills inspired by the Ten Commandments. The deeper the team delves into the crimes, the more it seems that the killer is not of this world..."Tunnicliffe has managed to successfully reboot a flailing franchise... Tunnicliffe does NOT shy away from the violence or the perverse nature of the Cenobites in the slightest bit, creating a world that is as repugnant as it is demonic. He also manages to introduce some sensible new possibilities and plot devices while delivering the fan service weve so desperately been missing... Pinhead is omnipresent, and Taylor delivers a worthy performance and is every bit as majestic as youd hope hed be." - dreadcentral.comFirst time on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos in German and English. The limited edition 3-disc Steelbooks are available with four different full-slip artworks - each limited to 999 units. The edition was created in close collaboration with director Gary J. Tunnicliffe. The newly produced bonus material has become so extensive that a bonus Blu-ray is included.Movie info:Original title: Hellraiser: JudgmentCountry of origin: USA 2018Director: Gary J. TunnicliffeCast: Damon Carney, Randy Wayne, Alexandra Harris, Paul T. Taylor, Gary J. Tunnicliffe, Heather LangenkampTechnical specifications:Language: German Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Atmos, German DTS 5.1, English DTS 5.1, German DTS 2.0, English DTS 2.0Aspect ratio: 1,78:1 (2160p24 Ultra HD mit HDR10 & Dolby Vision), 1,78:1 (1080p24 Full HD)Subtitles: German, English, German for the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (SDH), English SDHRunning time: 81 MinutenExtras:Audio commentary by writer/director/auditor Gary J. Tunnicliffe (presented by Midnights Edge)* Audio commentary by Gary J. Tunnicliffe, Pinhead Paul T. Taylor and lead actor Damon Carney* The Making of HELLRAISER: JUDGMENT: Behind the scenes of pre-production and filming + Interviews with cast & crew** (approx. 44 min.) Meet The Auditor – An interview with Gary J Tunnicliffe** (approx. 48 mins) Chatterer Talks – An interview with Mike Regan** (approx. 24 min.) NO MORE SOULS: Tunnicliffe's Hellraiser short film* (approx. 6 min.) + Audio commentary (presented by Midnights Edge)* + Making-of* (approx. 7 min.) Removed and shortened scenes* (approx. 17 min.) Outtakes** (ca. 4 Min.) Kickstarter-Trailer*, US-Trailer, HELLRAISER-Trailer * with optional German/English subtitles ** HD, with optional German/English subtitles Discs: 3Release date: 07.11.2024Posted Fri Oct 18, 2024 at 06:49 AM PDT by: -
Keep Warm This January as The Criterion Collection Rings In 2025 With A Full Slate of NEW 4K UHD Releases!The Criterion Collection is never one to rest for long and after an impressive 2024 slate of Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases, they're ringing in 2025 with style! Winchester '73, Jo Jo Dancer, The Mother and the Whore, Yojimbo/Sanjuro, and The Grifters headline January 2025. The Criterion Collection has never been one to rest for long. After their impressive run for 2024, you could argue they deserve a little rest and could sluff off some simple drops for January. But if you weren't broke after holiday shopping, you will be come January with Criterion's selection of titles all dropping on 4K UHD. We get a mix of reissues with a whole slew of newcomers to the Criterion closet to help us warm up during the cold winter ahead of us. The Criterion CollectionJanuary 2025 4K UHD & Blu-ray Releases Yojimbo / Sanjuro Two Samurai Films by Akira KurosawaThe Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Thanks to perhaps the most indelible character in Akira Kurosawa’s oeuvre, Yojimbo surpassed even Seven Samurai in popularity when it was released. The masterless samurai Sanjuro, who slyly manipulates two warring clans to his own advantage in a small, dusty village, was so entertainingly embodied by the brilliant Toshiro Mifune that it was only a matter of time before he returned in a sequel. Made just one year later, Sanjuro matches Yojimbo’s storytelling dexterity yet adds a layer of world-weary pragmatism that brings the two films to a thrilling and unforgettable conclusion. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 4K digital restorations, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks Two 4K UHD discs of the films and two Blu-rays with the films and special features Optional DTS-HD Master Audio Perspecta 3.0 soundtracks, preserving the original simulated stereo effects Audio commentaries by Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince Documentaries on the making of Yojimbo and Sanjuro, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create Teasers and trailers Stills galleries of behind-the-scenes photos PLUS: Essays by film writers Alexander Sesonske and Michael Sragow and comments from Kurosawa and members of his casts and crews 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $79.95 PREBOOK: 12/3/24STREET: 1/7/25CAT. NO.: CC3628UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-222-8UPC: 7-15515-30661-4 The Mother and the WhoreThe Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 1973 • 218 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In French with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio After the French New Wave, the sexual revolution, and the upheavals of May 1968 came the near religiously revered magnum opus by Jean Eustache. In his long-unavailable body of work, ranging from documentaries about his native village to closely autobiographical narrative films, Eustache pioneered a forthright and fearless brand of realism. The pinnacle of this innovative style, The Mother and the Whore follows Alexandre (Jean-Pierre Léaud), a Parisian pseudo-intellectual who lives with his tempestuous girlfriend, Marie (Bernadette Lafont), even as he begins a dalliance with the sexually liberated Veronika (Françoise Lebrun), leading the three into an emotionally turbulent love triangle. Through daringly sustained long takes and confessional dialogue, Eustache captures a generation navigating the disillusionment of the 1970s, and in the process achieves an intimacy so deep it cuts. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features New interview with actor Françoise Lebrun New conversation with filmmaker Jean-Pierre Gorin and writer Rachel Kushner Program on the film’s restoration Segment from the French television series Pour le cinéma featuring Lebrun, director Jean Eustache, and actors Bernadette Lafont and Jean-Pierre Léaud Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by critic Lucy Sante and an introduction to the film by Eustache 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 12/10/24STREET: 1/14/25CAT. NO.: CC3631UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-228-0UPC: 7-15515-30751-2BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 12/10/24STREET: 1/14/25CAT. NO.: CC3632BDISBN: 979-8-88607-229-7UPC: 7-15515-30761-1 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is CallingThe Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 1986 • 97 minutes • Color • 2.0 surround • 2.39:1 aspect ratio One of the greatest comedians of all time, Richard Pryor gets raw and real in this brutally funny and lacerating self-portrait. Following the notorious incident in which he caught on fire while high on cocaine, nearly losing his life, Pryor exorcised his inner demons by writing, producing, directing, and starring in this dizzying hall-of-mirrors biopic and backstage drama, which traces a young comedian’s rise to fame, from his childhood growing up in a brothel to the colorful experiences that shaped his edgy comic voice to the addiction struggles that brought him to the brink of death. As he did in his legendary stand-up sets, here Pryor fearlessly turns his soul inside out, revealing the deep vulnerability that made his art so compelling. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, 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 interview on the film with filmmaker Robert Townsend Interview with director Richard Pryor from a 1985 episode of The Dick Cavett Show English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An appreciation by critic Hilton Als 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 12/10/24STREET: 1/14/25CAT. NO.: CC3636UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-233-4UPC: 7-15515-30801-4BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 12/10/24STREET: 1/14/25CAT. NO.: CC3637BDISBN: 979-8-88607-234-1UPC: 7-15515-30811-3 The GriftersThe Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 1990 • 110 minutes • Color • 2.0 surround • 1.85:1 aspect ratio A dark-hearted neonoir comes to a boil under the bright Los Angeles sun, in British director Stephen Frears’s rousing adaptation of the novel by dime-store bard Jim Thompson, a film that raises pulp to the realm of existential tragedy. A possessive mother (Anjelica Huston), her cynical son (John Cusack), and his scheming, seductive girlfriend (Annette Bening) are career swindlers circling one another in an elaborate emotional confidence game that grows increasingly perverse as love and trust turn to betrayal and Oedipal undercurrents rise to the surface. In Frears’s first Hollywood film, the ever-assured director and his trifecta of magnetic actors conjure a moody, unstuck-in-time vision of toxic Americana. DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by director of photography Oliver Stapleton, 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 Audio commentary featuring director Stephen Frears, actors John Cusack and Anjelica Huston, and screenwriter Donald E. Westlake New interview with actor Annette Bening Short making-of documentary featuring Cusack, Frears, Huston, Westlake, and production designer Dennis Gassner Seduction, Betrayal, Murder: The Making of “The Grifters,” featuring interviews with Frears, Stapleton, editor Mick Audsley, executive producer Barbara De Fina, and coproducer Peggy Rajski The Jim Thompson Story, featuring Westlake and Robert Polito, biographer of The Grifters novelist Jim Thompson Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 12/17/24STREET: 1/21/25CAT. NO.: CC3634UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-231-0UPC: 7-15515-30781-9BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 12/17/24STREET: 1/21/25CAT. NO.: CC3635BDISBN: 979-8-88607-232-7UPC: 7-15515-30791-8 Winchester '73The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 1950 • 92 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • 1.35:1 aspect ratio Noirish shadows spread across the frontier in this landmark western, the first of the celebrated collaborations between director Anthony Mann and actor James Stewart that redefined the genre with their moral and psychological intensity. Beginning his midcareer transition into increasingly edgy roles, Stewart portrays an avenging sharpshooter whose stolen rifle becomes a harbinger of death as it is passed from one doomed hand to the next. Featuring a stellar cast that includes a touching Shelley Winters, a sensationally sleazy Dan Duryea, and a pre-stardom Rock Hudson, this elemental tale of violence begetting violence broke new ground with its evocation of the West as a no-man’s-land of antiheroes and villains. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, undertaken by Universal Pictures in collaboration with The Film Foundation, with uncompressed monaural 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 actor James Stewart and film historian Paul Lindenschmidt New interview with film programmer Adam Piron on the portrayal of Native Americans in the Western genre Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1951 Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Imogen Sara Smith 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 12/24/24STREET: 1/28/25CAT. NO.: CC3640UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-237-2UPC: 7-15515-30841-0BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 12/24/24STREET: 1/28/25CAT. NO.: CC3641BDISBN: 979-8-88607-238-9UPC: 7-15515-30851-9 Now, it'll take a few days for stores like Amazon and Walmart to get their listings up, but as soon as these go live for preorder we'll update our listings ASAP. Happy Collecting and lets hope this is the first of many great things in store for 2025!Posted Tue Oct 15, 2024 at 09:41 AM PDT by: -
Master The Suspense of Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection 6-Film 4K UHD Book on 11/26/24!Just in time for Thanksgiving, Universal Studios Home Entertainment in partnership with Paramount Home Entertainment and Warner Brothers Home Entertainment will deliver six of Hitchcock's best in a deluxe book set. Rear Window, To Catch A Thief, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, and The Birds will be housed together on 4K UHD for the first time. A year in physical media releases wouldn't be complete without another Hitchcock set to drool over. This time we're getting a little bit of everything. Rather than rehash the discs they've already delivered in 2160p with HDR, Universal smartly partnered up with Paramount and Warner Brothers to give fans of Hitchcock a taste of his most famous works in a deluxe coffee table-style book. Think along the lines of what Universal dropped for their Universal Monsters Collection, with articles and essays for each film along with the discs themselves. Now, by the time this set reaches shelves, all of these films will have been released in single-title, or box set form - and it doesn't look like we're getting anything "new" in that arena. If you're buying Warner Bros. upcoming North by Northwest or already have picked up Paramount's new 4K of To Catch a Thief then you've got everything on disc this set will have to offer. However, if you haven't picked these up yet, this is a stylish piece to consider for the shelf! Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and here's a full glory shot: Now for the guts of the set, here's what you can expect to find on each disc: REAR WINDOW (1954): Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.66:1 WidescreenRating: PG Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin SpanishLanguages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0), French European (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono), Latin Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)Run Time: 01:55:00 Bonus Features: Rear Window Ethics: An Original Documentary A Conversation with Screenwriter John Michael Hayes Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of the Master Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Hitchcock Hitchcock/Truffaut Masters of Cinema Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer Re-release Trailer Narrated by James Stewart Feature Commentary with John Fawell, Author of Hitchcock's Rear Window: the Well Made Film TO CATCH A THIEF (1955): Layers: BD 66Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 WidescreenRating: PG Subtitles: English SDH, English, and French Languages/Sound: English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) Run Time: 01:46:00 Bonus Features: Filmmaker Focus: Leonard Maltin on To Catch a Thief Behind the Gates: Cary Grant and Grace Kelly (2009) Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock Film Historian, and more! VERTIGO (1958): Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 WidescreenRating: PG Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin Spanish Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0), English (DTS: X Master Audio), French European (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono), Latin Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)Run Time: 02:09:00 Bonus Features: Obsessed with Vertigo: New Life of Hitchcock's Masterpiece Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators Foreign Censorship Ending Hitchcock/Truffaut Feature Commentary with Film Director William Friedkin Theatrical Trailer Restoration Theatrical Trailer 100 Years of Universal: The Lew Wasserman Era NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959): Layers: BD 66Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.78:1 WidescreenRating: Not RatedSubtitles: English SDH, Parisian French, and Latin SpanishLanguages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos TrueHD), English (2.0 DTS-HDMA), Parisian French, Latin SpanishRun Time: 02:16:00 Bonus Features: North by Northwest: Cinematography, Score, and the Art of the Edit Destination Hitchcock: The Making of North by Northwest The Master’s Touch: Hitchcock’s Signature Style North by Northwest: One for the Ages A Guided Tour with Alfred Hitchcock Commentary by Screenwriter Ernest Lehman PSYCHO (1960): Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 WidescreenRating: RSubtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin SpanishLanguages/Sound: English (DTS:X Master Audio), English (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono), Latin Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)Run Time: 01:49:00 Bonus Features: Psycho Uncut The extended version of the movie as seen in theaters in 1960 is exactly as intended by Alfred Hitchcock. The Making of Psycho Psycho Sound In The Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy Hitchcock/Truffaut Newsreel Footage: The Release of Psycho The Shower Scene: With and Without Music The Shower Sequence: Storyboards by Saul Bass The Psycho Archives Posters and Psycho Ads Lobby Cards Behind-the-Scenes Photographs Production Photographs Psycho Theatrical Trailers Psycho Re-release Trailers Feature Commentary with Stephen Rebello, author of "Alfred Hitchcock and The Making of Psycho" THE BIRDS (1963): Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 WidescreenRating: PG-13Subtitles: English SDH, Brazilian Portuguese, French Canadian, Japanese and Latin SpanishLanguages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0), Brazilian Portuguese (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono), French European (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono), Japanese (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono), Latin Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)Run Time: 02:00:00 Bonus Features: The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie All About The Birds Tippi Hedren's Screen Test Deleted Scenes The Original Ending Hitchcock/Truffaut The Birds Is Coming (Universal International Newsreel) Suspense Story: National Press Club Hears Hitchcock (Universal International Newsreel) Theatrical Trailer 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics 100 Years of Universal: The Lot And that's all the news that's fit to print. As of this writing, we haven't seen this set go up for pre-order, but as soon as it does, we'll update listings ASAP.Posted Tue Oct 15, 2024 at 06:46 AM PDT by: -
Happy 70th to Irving Berlin's White Christmas! Paramount Celebrates the Beloved Film On 4K UHD November 5thIrving Berlin's classic White Christmas celebrates its 70th anniversary today - originally premiering on October 14, 1954. Paramount is celebrating the occasion with a 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 5. Irving Berlin's White Christmas is the first film in Paramount's pioneering VistaVision format that paved the way for IMAX and has been "lovingly restored from the original VistaVision negative and looks more vibrant than ever for home viewing in 4K Ultra HD. This limited release includes the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™, a second Blu-ray Disc™ with the film, including a sing-along option, as well as extensive legacy bonus content, and access to a Digital copy of the film, packaged in a collectible slipcover based on the original theatrical poster." Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star as war veterans who become one of the hottest acts in show business. When they encounter a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen), they’re off to Vermont for a holiday celebration unlike any other. Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS was directed by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca) and features a host of memorable songs including “Snow”, “Sisters”, “The Old Man,” “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing,” and, of course, the immortal classic “White Christmas.” White Christmas - 70th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Bonus content is detailed below: Commentary by Rosemary Clooney WHITE CHRISTMAS Sing-Along Classic Holiday Moments Assignment Children Backstage Stories from WHITE CHRISTMAS Bing Crosby: Christmas Crooner Danny Kaye: Joy to the World Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS Rosemary’s Old Kentucky Home WHITE CHRISTMAS: From Page to Stage WHITE CHRISTMAS: A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney Photo Galleries Theatrical Trailers You can pre-order White Christmas - 70th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray now!Posted Mon Oct 14, 2024 at 10:41 AM PDT by: -
Dreamworks' 'The Wild Robot' Soars Onto 4K UHD & Blu-ray December 3rdAfter a couple weeks of charming audiences in theaters and doing some decent box office numbers, Universal has set Dreamworks' The Wild Robot for 4K UHD and Blu-ray on December 3rd. If you can't wait for the physical release, it starts theater-at-home streaming on October 15th. I may not completely understand the wherewithal decision-making by sending a film that's still earning solid box office dollars to digital so quickly, but, Universal has set this beautifully animated adaptation of Peter Brown's book series for a holiday disc release frame. I figured it'd come to digital sooner than later, but when your flick just outpaced Joker and hasn't dropped out of the Top-Five at the box office, October 15th (i.e. TOMORROW) sounds pretty damn fast for a Theater-At-Home release. Nevertheless, Universal is pulling a Fall Guy. This film will hit Blu-ray and 4K disc on December 3rd, no sight or sound of a retailer-exclusive or 3D Blu-ray as of yet. The Wild Robot - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Wild Robot - Blu-ray Here's everything we're getting on disc: EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU BUY AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS: COMMERCIAL FOR ROZZUM - An alternate opening to the film in storyboard form, with introduction by writer/director Chris Sanders. MOMENTS FROM THE MIC - Straight from the recording booth, watch the star-studded cast of The Wild Robot perform some of their most memorable lines! MEET THE CAST- How do you give empathy to the voice of a robot, vulnerability to a fox, and wisdom to an opossum? Meet the talented voice cast and learn more about your favorite characters from The Wild Robot. THE OVERPROTECTIVE MOTHER - A deleted sequence from the film in storyboard form, with an introduction by writer/director Chris Sanders. ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: ANIMATING THE WILD ROBOT - Go behind the scenes to see how filmmakers pushed the boundaries of animation to achieve the uniquely immersive world of The Wild Robot. FEELING ALIVE - Learn how filmmakers and cast enhanced the universally relatable thematic elements of Peter Brown’s original story to deepen its emotional connection to audiences. WILD SOUNDS - Explore the incredible music of The Wild Robot – from Kris Bowers’ enchanting score to Maren Morris’ two new songs. HOW TO DRAW - Follow along with writer/director Chris Sanders as he teaches Lupita Nyong’o how to draw Roz and then learn to draw Fink, Baby Brightbill, and Pinktail with story artist/character designer Genevieve Tsai! FLY YOUR OWN BRIGHTBILL - One of Roz’s primary tasks is to teach Brightbill to fly so he can migrate with the other geese. Here, you’ll learn how to create your very own Brightbill Kite so you can help him fly too! TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:Street Date: December 3, 2024UPC Number: 191329266694 (US) / 191329266946 (CDN)Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 WidescreenRating: PG for action/peril and thematic elementsLanguages/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, Latin American SpanishSound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature)Run Time: 01:41:33 TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:Street Date: December 3, 2024UPC Number: 191329266847 (US) / 191329266724 (CDN)Layers: BD 50Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 WidescreenRating: PG for action/peril and thematic elementsLanguages/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, Latin American SpanishSound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature)Run Time: 01:41:33 Both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs are up for pre-order now!Posted Mon Oct 14, 2024 at 06:43 AM PDT by:
