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Shake The Couch Cushions For Extra Change - It’s Our February 2022 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide!Do you think Only Fans accepts pudgy disc reviewers who only want to talk about movies? Gotta find a way to save some scratch for this month. Once again studios and boutique labels are stacking up the usually quiet winter release frame of February with a number of high-profile new and classic releases. Normally this is where we get to take a breath and gear up for a big spring push ahead of a busy summer, but with new superheroes, junior Ghostbusters, some time-bending sci-fi, a classic prison drama, and a dozen other titles - February is anything but sleepy! As usual, this is a list of everything we know coming out domestically in the U.S. - of course, there's always room for some late additions and sudden release date changes or cancelations. In that event, we'll update our listings and this guide ASAP. February 2022 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 1st, 2022 Kicking things off for the first week of the month is the latest and damned good Ghostbusters flick with a standard release or a deluxe franchise set. Those troublesome Mad Max The Roadwarrior and Mad Max Anthology sets get their reissue, Almost Famous hits with some regular packaging if SteelBooks aren't your thing. Ghostbusters: Afterlife - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Almost Famous - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Standard Edition The Spine of Night - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Reissue) Mad Max Anthology - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Reissue) 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 8th, 2022 For this second week of the shortest (and coldest) month of the year, we're getting the latest attempt to bring the Resident Evil game franchise to the big screen, Disney's newest magical animated offering, a Billy Wilder classic, and Will Smith's latest volley for an Oscar. Some Like It Hot - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook King Richard - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Spider-Man Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Reissue Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Walmart Exclusive] Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Target Exclusive] Catwoman: Hunted - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Catwoman: Hunted - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Star Trek: Original 4-Movie Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (reissue) 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 15th, 2022 Heading up the third week of the month, Marvel's latest yet not so greatest entry in their long-running franchise comes home with multiple retailer-exclusive releases, Rian Johnson's time-bending thriller gets a domestic release with director-approved HDR grade and Atmos mix, and Joe Dante's hilariously dark werewolf flick gets shipped stateside. The Howling - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Looper - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Marvel’s The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Marvel’s The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Marvel's The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Target Exclusive] Marvel's The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Walmart Exclusive] 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 22nd, 2022 Not to go silently into that good night, February closes its run with a pretty large slate of new releases and fan favorites. There's a lot to cover so let's dig in! Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Alligator - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The King’s Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The King's Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Target Exclusive] The King's Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Walmart Exclusive] The Kingsman Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The Hurt Locker - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook American Underdog - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Escape From L.A. - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dead Heat - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Green Mile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Green Mile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Hard Target - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Corrected Disc) And that just about does it! There are a few import titles we'll try and cover - but given the fun of international shipping, it'll take a bit of time to cover some of those. Thanks again for all of the pre-orders, they really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running. Again, this is the list as we know it, some more titles might squeak in or dates may still change. If and when that happens we'll update our listings and this article ASAP. What are you looking to grab?Posted Sun Jan 30, 2022 at 05:28 AM PST by: -
Arrow Video Announces and Details April 4K UHD and Blu-ray SlateFive titles are currently announced for a home video release this April from Arrow, although one of them looks to be UK only so you may have to import that one. One of their most anticipated releases to the 4K format this month is Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt arriving on April 26th (U.S./Canada/UK). THE FUTURE IS HISTORY Following the commercial and critical success of The Fisher King, Terry Gilliam next feature would turn to science fiction and a screenplay by Janet and David Peoples (Blade Runner, Unforgiven) inspired by Chris Marker’s classic short film La Jetée. In 1996, a deadly virus is unleashed by a group calling themselves the Army of the Twelve Monkeys, destroying much of the world’s population and forcing survivors underground. In 2035, prisoner James Cole (Bruce Willis, Die Hard) is chosen to go back in time and help scientists in their search for a cure. Featuring an Oscar-nominated turn by Brad Pitt (Fight Club) as mental patient Jeffrey Goines, Twelve Monkeys would become Gilliam’s most successful film and is now widely regarded as a sci-fi classic. Arrow Films are proud to present the film in a stunning new restoration. 4K UHD BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Brand new restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Terry Gilliam 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 stereo soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary by Terry Gilliam and producer Charles Roven The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of Twelve Monkeys, feature-length making-of documentary by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe (Lost in La Mancha) The Film Exchange with Terry Gilliam, a 1996 interview with Gilliam and critic Jonathan Romney, recorded at the London Film Festival Appreciation by Ian Christie, author of Gilliam on Gilliam The Twelve Monkeys Archives Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin GUARANTEED THROUGH PREORDERS ONLY FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Nathan Rabin and Ian Christie Next on Blu-ray, we have Chia-Liang Liu's action-drama The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter on April 5th (U.S./Canada) at that. After one of its lead actors (cherub-faced action icon Alexander Fu Sheng) unexpectedly died midway through production, master director Lau Kar-leung (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) retooled his latest martial arts epic, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, as the ultimate action spectacular in tribute to the fallen star. Loosely based upon the legendary Yang dynasty chronicled in Chinese folklore, the film starts as the family patriarch and all but two of his sons are brutally wiped out in a bloody battle. One surviving son (Fu Sheng) returns to his mother and two sisters, deeply traumatized; the other (Gordon Liu) escapes and joins a nearby monastery while in hiding. Once he learns his sister (Kara Hui) has been captured by their enemies, however, the warrior-turned-monk realizes he must renounce his peaceful ideals in order to mount a rescue mission and avenge his family. Made during the legendary Shaw Brothers studio’s twilight years as a filmmaking powerhouse, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter is often regarded as director Lau’s masterpiece, as elegiac and suffused with anguish as it is thrillingly violent (not least in its bone-crunching, teeth-smashing climax). BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original lossless Cantonese, Mandarin and English mono audio Optional English subtitles, plus hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub Brand new commentary by Jonathan Clements, author of A Brief History of China Newly filmed appreciation by film critic and historian Tony Rayns Interviews with stars Gordon Liu, Lily Li and Yeung Ching-ching, filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine in 2004 A Tribute to Fu Sheng, a short film commemorating the late actor that played before early screenings of The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, presented via a German-dubbed telecine (the best available copy) with English subtitles Alternate opening credits, as The Invincible Pole Fighters Theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Marc Aspinall On the 19th comes the two film set Rogue Cops and Racketeers: Two Crime Thrillers from Enzo G. Castellari .(U.S./Canada/UK). Over a long and wide-ranging career, director Enzo G. Castellari (Keoma, The Inglorious Bastards) helmed some of the most infamous of all the poliziotteschi – the gritty, action-packed crime films that proliferated in Italy throughout the 70s. Buckle up for a heart-stopping thrill ride through the seedy underbelly of Italian society in two of his most celebrated thrillers! In 1976’s The Big Racket, Inspector Nico Palmieri (Fabio Testi, What Have You Done to Solange?) is hot on the heels of a gang of ruthless racketeers. Realizing he’s not going to get anywhere within the confines of the law, Nico recruits a crack squad of civilians to dole out their own brand of justice. Then, in 1977’s The Heroin Busters, rule-flouting cop Fabio (Testi) goes deep undercover, chasing a globe-trotting ring of drug-smugglers suspected to be operating out of Rome. But can he and Mike Hamilton (David Hemmings, Deep Red), an Interpol agent with a hair-trigger temper, stay one step ahead of the criminals long enough to bring them down from the inside? Featuring death-defying stunts, explosive shoot-outs and a pair of addictive, toe-tapping soundtracks courtesy of the De Angelis brothers (Torso) and legendary prog rock group Goblin (Suspiria), these two films represent the crème de la crème of the Italian crime thriller, both making their high definition debuts with stunning new restorations in this feature-packed box set from Arrow! 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 2K restorations of both films from the original 35mm camera negatives by Arrow Films High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentations Original Italian and English front and end titles Restored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtracks New audio commentaries on both films by critics Adrian J. Smith and David Flint Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the films by Roberto Curti and Barry Forshaw Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch Twelve double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards DISC 1 – THE BIG RACKET The Years of Racketeering, a new video interview with co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari Violent Times, a new video interview with actor Fabio Testi Angel Face for a Tough Guy, a new video interview with actor Massimo Vanni King of Movieola, a new video interview with editor Gianfranco Amicucci The Great Racket, a new appreciation and career retrospective of composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis by musician and disc collector Lovely Jon Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC 2 – THE HEROIN BUSTERS Endless Pursuit, a new video interview with co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari Drug Squad, a new video interview with actor Fabio Testi The Drug Dealer, a new video interview with actor Massimo Vanni How They Killed Italian Cinema, a new video interview with editor Gianfranco Amicucci A Cop on the Set, a new video interview with retired poliziotto and criminologist Nicola Longo The Eardrum Busters, a new appreciation and career retrospective of composers Goblin by musician and disc collector Lovely Jon Theatrical trailer Image gallery On the 26th, Claude Chabrol fans will see a four-film boxed set Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Chabrol (Limited Edition) for a Blu-ray release (U.S./Canada/UK). For five decades Claude Chabrol navigated the unpredictable waters of Cinema, leaving in his wake more than fifty feature films that remain among the most quietly devastating genre movies ever made. Sardonic, provocative, unsettling, Chabrol’s films cut to the quick with a clarity and honesty honed to razor sharpness. The Swindle (Rien Ne Va Plus) sees Chabrol at perhaps his most playful as a pair of scam artists, Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault, get in over their heads. But who is scamming who and who do you trust in a life built on so many lies? The murder of a 10 year old girl sparks rumours and gossip in The Color of Lies (Au Coeur Du Mensonge), as suspicion falls on René (Jacques Gamblin) the dour once famous painter, now art teacher, who was the last person to see her alive. Enigmatic, perverse, seductive, Isabelle Huppert encapsulates everything that makes Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) a film John Waters calls “Cinematic Perfection” in this tale of suppressed family secrets. Finally, in The Flower of Evil (La Fleur Du Mal), incest, old money and intergenerational guilt come under the scalpel as an outwardly perfect bourgeois family begins to unravel when the wife involves herself in politics. Though influenced by Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock and Jean Renoir, Chabrol’s voice was entirely and assuredly his own, influencing in turn filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, James Gray and Dominik Moll. His amused, unblinkered view of life and refusal to judge his characters makes his films timelessly relevant and accessible to all. Arrow Video is proud to present this second collection of films by Claude Chabrol with a wealth of new and archival extras. BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION FEATURES High definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of all four films New 4K restorations of The Swindle (Rien Ne Va Plus), Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) and The Flower of Evil (La Fleur Du Mal) Original lossless PCM French stereo audio on all films plus DTS-HD 5.1 on Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) and The Flower of Evil (La Fleur Du Mal) Optional English subtitles 80-page collector’s booklet of new writing by Sean Hogan, Brad Stevens, Catherine Dousteyessier-Khoze, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Pamela Hutchinson Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella DISC ONE – THE SWINDLE (RIEN NE VA PLUS) Brand new audio commentary by film critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan Chabrol’s “Soap Bubble”, a brand new visual essay by Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze, author of Claude Chabrol: The Aesthetics of Opacity exploring the games Chabrol plays with his characters and audience Film as a Family Affair, Cécile Maistre-Chabrol, the stepdaughter of Claude Chabrol and his Assistant Director on fourteen features discusses his life, work and wisdom in this exclusive new hour plus interview Behind the scenes featurette Archive interview with Isabelle Huppert Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC TWO – THE COLOR OF LIES (AU COEUR DU MENSONGE) Brand new audio commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan Nothing is Sacred, a brand new visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya examining the ideas of art and legacy in Chabrol’s The Color of Lies (Au Coeur Du Mensonge) What’s Eating Claude Chabrol? a brand new appreciation by film critic David Kalat examining the ways in which Chabrol’s films relate, reflect and refract each other Behind the scenes featurette Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC THREE – NIGHTCAP (MERCI POUR LE CHOCOLAT) Brand new audio commentary by film critic Justine Smith When I pervert good…, a brand new visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya which takes a closer look at late period Chabrol through the lens of his masterful thriller Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) Archive interview with Isabelle Huppert Archive interview with Jacques Dutronc Behind the scenes featurette Screen test for Anna Mouglalis Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC FOUR – THE FLOWER OF EVIL (LA FLEUR DU MAL) Brand new audio commentary by film critic Farran Smith Nehme Behind the Masks: Remembering Claude Chabrol, a brand new appreciation by Agnès C. Poirier, author of Left Bank: Arts, Passion and the Rebirth of Paris 1940-1950 in which she shares her personal reminiscence of Claude Chabrol and considers his unique position in French culture and cinema Behind the scenes featurette Archive interview with co-writer Catherine Eliacheff Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery Finally, enter the mind of a demented mass murderer in John McNaughton's Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray (Limited Edition)[UK Import] which will be released on Blu-ray on April 18th. The 4K disc itself will be all regions but the bonus features are Region B. Widely heralded as one of the greatest serial killer movies of all time, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer presents a bleak and unflinching dive into the mind of a mass murderer. Recently released from prison, the nomadic Henry (Michael Rooker, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead) finds temporary abode in the rundown Chicago lodgings of a former jail acquaintance and small-time drug dealer, Otis (Tom Towles). Hiding behind his unremarkable employment as a pest exterminator, Henry leads a double life, prowling the streets by night on a brutal and apparently motiveless killing spree. As the bodies mount up, Otis finds himself inducted into Henry’s dark secret world, but when Otis’ sister Becky (Tracy Arnold) moves in, herself fleeing from an uncomfortable domestic situation, it quickly becomes apparent that two’s company, but three’s a crowd. Based on the horrific true-life crimes of Henry Lee Lucas, the harrowing controversial debut feature from John McNaughton (Mad Dog and Glory, Wild Things) returns to the UK in its best-looking release ever, in a new 4K restoration supervised by the director himself. 4K UHD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION FEATURES Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives, approved by John McNaughton 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in HDR10 Original 2.0 stereo mix and 5.1 DTS-HD Master audio English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Eric Adrian Lee Limited edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing by Shaun Kimber, Peter Vronsky, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Julian Petley Booklet containing the original storyboards for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Double-sided fold-out poster Six collector’s postcards (Limited Edition exclusive) DISC ONE – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY) Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Brand new audio commentary by John McNaughton & Steven A. Jones Two archive commentaries by John McNaughton Scene specific commentaries with John McNaughton and critic Nigel Floyd Deleted scenes and outtakes Original script Original theatrical and 30th Anniversary trailers Image gallery DISC TWO – BONUS DISC (BLU-RAY) REGION B Portrait: The Making of Henry, a 50-minute behind-the-scenes documentary In Defense of Henry, an appreciation by Joe Swanberg, Kim Morgan, Jeffrey Sconce, Joe Bob Briggs and Errol Morris Twisting the Lens: The Diegetic Camera and Voyeurism in Henry, exclusive new documentary with John McNaughton, Adam Rockoff, Anna Bogutskaya and Jonathan Rigby discussing killers behind cameras Henry vs. MPAA: A Visual History, the story of the struggle to get Henry into North American theatres Henry at the BBFC with Stephen Thrower, discussing Henry’s troubled history at the hands of the British censors John McNaughton on Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, exclusive new interview with John McNaughton and Stephen A. Jones, conducted at the time of Henry’s UK premiere in February 1990 Interview with John McNaughton, from 1998 It’s Either You… Or Them: An Interview with Joe Coleman, the artist behind Henry’s legendary original theatrical release poster John McNaughton in conversation with Nigel Floyd, interview from 2003 In the Round: A Conversation with John McNaughton, conducted by Spencer Parsons in 2016 Which one(s) are you planning on adding to your collection?Posted Fri Jan 28, 2022 at 02:39 PM PST by: -
The Matrix Resurrections Now Available on Certain Digital Platforms and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray March 8The next film in the epic science fiction saga stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith and Neil Patrick Harris. Lana Wachowski tries to resuscitate the genre-defining franchise that has been lying dormant for nearly two decades and sends it back down the rabbit hole with The Matrix Resurrections -- currently available for Premium Digital Ownership (or rental) on certain platforms and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 8. In case you missed it, be sure to check out our theatrical review here. In The Matrix Resurrections,” return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a physical or mental construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson (Keanu Reeves) will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. And if Thomas…Neo…has learned anything, it’s that choice, while an illusion, is still the only way out of—or into—the Matrix. Of course, Neo already knows what he has to do. But what he doesn’t yet know is the Matrix is stronger, more secure, and more dangerous than ever before. Déjà vu. The Matrix Resurrections - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The 4K release of The Matrix Resurrections will include several featurettes -- most of which are exclusive to the 4K edition -- as well as a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. See the press release at the end of this article for complete details. The Matrix Resurrections - Blu-ray The Matrix Resurrections 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray - SteelBook (Final Artwork TBA) The Matrix 4-Film Déjà Vu Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Matrix 4-Film Déjà Vu Collection Blu-ray Here's the full press release: “Exacting and rapturous” K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone The Matrix Resurrections COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership debuts early on January 25 4K, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on March 8 Burbank, CA, January 24 – Experience the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre when “The Matrix Resurrections” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on January 25. The film is directed by Lana Wachowski from a screenplay by Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksander Hemon, based on characters created by The Wachowskis, and stars Keanu Reeves (The “Matrix” franchise, the “John Wick” franchise) and Carrie-Anne Moss (The “Matrix” franchise, TV’s “Jessica Jones”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on March 8. The film also stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II (“Candyman,” the “Aquaman” franchise), Jessica Henwick (TV’s “Iron Fist,” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”), Jonathan Groff (“Hamilton,” TV’s “Mindhunter”), Neil Patrick Harris (“Gone Girl”), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (TV’s “Quantico”) and Jada Pinkett Smith (“Angel Has Fallen,” TV’s “Gotham”). The film was produced by James McTeigue, Wachowski and Grant Hill, with Michael Salven, Karin Wachowski, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman executive producing. On January 25, “The Matrix Resurrections” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $29.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $24.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies. On March 8, “The Matrix Resurrections” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. “The Matrix Resurrections” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. “The Matrix Resurrections” will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts. SYNOPSIS In “The Matrix Resurrections,” return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a physical or mental construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson (Keanu Reeves) will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. And if Thomas…Neo…has learned anything, it’s that choice, while an illusion, is still the only way out of—or into—the Matrix. Of course, Neo already knows what he has to do. But what he doesn’t yet know is the Matrix is stronger, more secure and more dangerous than ever before. Déjà vu. 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS “The Matrix Resurrections” 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features: No One Can Be Told What The Matrix Is Resurrecting The Matrix Neo x Trinity: Return to the Matrix Allies + Adversaries: The Matrix Remixed Matrix for Life The Matrix Reactions o Echo Opening o Deus Ex Machina o Welcome to IØ o Bullet Time Redux o Morpheus vs Neo o Exiles Fight o Neo vs Smith o The San Fran Chase o The San Fran Jump “The Matrix Resurrections” DVD contains the following special feature: The Matrix Reactions: Welcome to IØ ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku® devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere – your movies, together at last. ABOUT DIGITAL *Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices. BASICS PRODUCT SRP 4K UHD Combo Pack $29.99 Blu-ray $24.99 DVD $19.99 Digital Ownership: January 25, 2022 PVOD: January 25, 2022 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: March 8, 2022 DVD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish BD Languages: Brazilian portuguese, Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish, Polish 4K Languages: Canadian French, English, German, Italian, Latin Spanish DVD Subtitles: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French BD Subtitles: Brazilian Portugese, Canadian French, English, Greek, Korean, Latin Spanish, Parisian French 4K Subtitles: Canadian French, Danish, English SDH, Finnish, German, Italian, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Swedish Running Time: 148 minutes Rating: Rated R for violence and some language DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD 4K: ATMOS TrueHD The Credits About “The Matrix Resurrections” The film is directed by Lana Wachowski from a screenplay by Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksander Hemon, based on characters created by The Wachowskis, produced by James McTeigue, Wachowski and Grant Hill, with Michael Salven, Karin Wachowski, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman executive producing. The ensemble stars Keanu Reeves (The “Matrix” franchise, the “John Wick” franchise) and Carrie-Anne Moss (The “Matrix” franchise, TV’s “Jessica Jones”), alongside Yahya Abdul Mateen II (“Candyman,” the “Aquaman” franchise) Jessica Henwick (TV’s “Iron Fist,” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”), Jonathan Groff (“Hamilton,” TV’s “Mindhunter”), Neil Patrick Harris (“Gone Girl”), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (TV’s “Quantico”), Christina Ricci (TV’s “Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story,” “The Lizzie Borden Chronicles”), Telma Hopkins (TV’s “Dead to Me”), Eréndira Ibarra (TV’s “Sense8,” “Ingobernable”), Toby Onwumere (TV’s “Empire”), Max Riemelt (TV’s “Sense8”), Brian J. Smith (TV’s “Sense8,” “Treadstone”) and Jada Pinkett Smith (“Angel Has Fallen,” TV’s “Gotham”). Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, In Association with Village Roadshow Pictures, In Association with Venus Castina Productions, “The Matrix Resurrections.” About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video and digital distribution 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. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.Posted Tue Jan 25, 2022 at 08:42 AM PST by: -
The King's Man Hits Digital February 18 and arrives on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray February 22Matthew Vaughn's action-comedy prequel starring Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, and Rhys Ifans will be available on home video in February. The latest addition to Matthew Vaughn's stylish Kingsman franchise takes viewers on an action-packed thrill ride all the way back to the beginning to see how it all began. Both Wal-Mart and Target will have exclusive releases of the film plus SteelBook fans will also be able to get a collection of all three films in one package at Best Buy. Set during WWI, The King’s Man tells the exhilarating origin story of Kingsman, the world’s very first independent intelligence agency. As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions across the globe, one man must race against time to stop them. The King's Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Bonus features for The King's Man will include the multi-part The King's Man: The Great Game Begins Documentary and two featurettes. The 4K releases will include Dolby Atmos, while the Blu-ray looks to have a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack. The King's Man - Blu-ray The Target exclusive appears to be a digibook: The King's Man 4K - Target The King's Man 4K - Walmart The King's Man Collection 4K - SteelBook Here's the full press release: “A CLASSY OLD-SCHOOL SPY BLOCKBUSTER” – Ian Sandwell, Digital Spy The King’s Man explodes onto Digital February 18 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 22Plus, get all 3 films together for the first time inThe Kingsman Collection LOS ANGELES, CA (January 24, 2022) – Uncover the secrets of the world's most stylish spy organization and learn how it all began with the ingenious and action-packed origin story The King’s Man. From masterful filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, The King’s Man explores the mythology of the very first independent intelligence agency. Set in the historic WWI era, the lethal yet impeccably trained spies take on the ultimate mission to save the fate of humanity. Add the film to your Kingsman collection on Digital February 18 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD February 22. Also for fans of the stylish spy series comes The Kingsman Collection. All three films, with bonus features, together for the first time. The collection will be available digitally on February 18 and as a collectible SteelBook on February 22. The Kingsman Collection will also be available globally on Digital and Blu-ray in the following markets: United Kingdom and IrelandDigital – February 9Blu-ray/DVD – February 21 Australia and NordicsDigital, Blu-ray/DVD – February 23 Germany and AustriaDigital – February 23Blu-ray/DVD – March 10 KoreaDigital – February 23 FranceDigital – April 28Blu-ray/DVD – May 6 Film SynopsisSet during WWI, The King’s Man tells the exhilarating origin story of Kingsman, the world’s very first independent intelligence agency. As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions across the globe, one man must race against time to stop them. Bonus Features* The King's Man: The Great Game Begins Documentary A Generation Lost – Discover how the filmmakers created a richly textured story that explores the origins of the Kingsman spy organization. Oxfords and Rogues – Meet the phenomenal new cast of characters Matthew Vaughn has assembled. All the World's a Stage – Delve into the meticulous world-building of THE KING’S MAN with interviews, on-location footage, artwork, and details of on-set construction and design. Instruments of War – Experience the analog spy tech and early 20th century weaponry utilized in THE KING’S MAN and see a breakdown of the precise execution and evolution of the major stunts and combat in the film. Fortune Favors the Bold – Join Matthew Vaughn and his team for music scoring and sound design. Long Live the Kingsman – Cast and crew reveal their thoughts about their collective journey through the very special experience of making THE KING’S MAN. Featurettes No Man's Land – Experience the creative process behind the harrowing knife battle sequence in several stages: rehearsals, storyboards, interviews and on-set footage, culminating with the atmospheric VFX. Remembrance and Finding Purpose – Learn about amazing organizations such as The Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes, two U.K.-based resources for recovery, well-being and employment for military veterans. Also hear why Matthew Vaughn strongly supports their mission. *bonus features vary by product and retailer CastRalph Fiennes as Orlando OxfordGemma Arterton as PollyRhys Ifans as Grigori RasputinMatthew Goode as MortonTom Hollander as King George / Kaiser Wilhelm / Tsar NicholasHarris Dickinson as Conrad OxfordDaniel Brühl as Erik Jan HanussenDjimon Hounsou as Sholaand Charles Dance as Kitchener Directed byMatthew Vaughn Produced byMatthew Vaughn, David Reid and Adam Bohling Executive ProducersMark Millar, Dave Gibbons, Stephen Marks, Claudia Vaughn and Ralph Fiennes Screenplay byMatthew Vaughn & Karl Gajdusek Story byMatthew Vaughn Music byMatthew Margeson & Dominic Lewis Based on the comic book "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons Product SpecificationsStreet DateDigital: February 18Physical: February 22 Product SKUsDigital: 4K UHD, HD, SDPhysical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run TimeApprox. 131 minutes RatingU.S. Rated R* Rated R for sequences of strong/bloody violence, language, and some sexual material. Aspect RatioDigital: 2:39:1Physical: 2:39:1 U.S. Audio4K Ultra HD: English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital.Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital.DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, English DVS 2.0 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby.Digital: English Dolby ATMOS (UHD only, some platforms), 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Latin Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French-Canadian 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) U.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, French, SpanishBlu-ray: English SDH, French, SpanishDVD: English SDH, French, SpanishDigital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Mon Jan 24, 2022 at 10:20 AM PST by: -
American Underdog Tackles 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on February 22The film based on the inspirational true story of Hall of Famer quarterback Kurt Warner American Underdog starring Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Ser’Darius Blain, and Dennis Quaid arrives on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on February 22. Directed by The Erwin Brothers (I Still Believe and I Can Only Imagine) and based on the book "All Things Possible” by Kurt Warner with Michael Silver, Lionsgate's American Underdog tells the tale of how a grocery store stockboy follows his dreams and becomes an NHL superstar. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and several bonus features including an audio commentary, multiple featurettes, and deleted scenes. Pre-Order the 4K UHD here. American Underdog - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray American Underdog will also be available on Blu-ray and will include the same bonus features as the 4K release and both editions will present the film in 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Pre-Order the Blu-ray here. American Underdog - Blu-ray Here's the full press release: American Underdog Available on Digital February 4 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, & On Demand on February 22 from Lionsgate® SANTA MONICA, CA (January 18, 2022) – Based on the inspirational true story of two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, American Underdog arrives on Digital February 4 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand February 22 from Lionsgate. From The Erwin Brothers (I Still Believe and I Can Only Imagine) and screenwriters Jon Erwin (I Still Believe and I Can Only Imagine) & David Aaron Cohen (Friday Night Lights) and Jon Gunn (I Still Believe), the film stars Zachary Levi (Shazam!, Thor: The Dark World, Tangled), Academy Award® winner Anna Paquin (Best Supporting Actress, The Piano, 1993; X-Men franchise, The Irishman), Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, “Charmed”), and Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Dennis Quaid (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, The Special Relationship, 2010; The Day After Tomorrow, Far From Heaven, In Good Company). American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player – but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination. Based on the Book “All Things Possible” by Kurt Warner with Michael Silver. Screenplay by Jon Erwin & David Aaron Cohen and Jon Gunn. Directed by The Erwin Brothers. The American Underdog 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively. 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES Audio Commentary with Directors Andrew and Jon Erwin, and Producer Kevin Downes “Inspired” Featurette “Making the Cut” Featurette “A Coach's Faith” Featurette (on 4K and Blu-ray™ only) “New to the Scene: Hayden Zaller” Featurette “Meet the Champion” Featurette “Behind the Game” Featurette “American Underdog: Behind the Story” Featurette Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary by Andrew Erwin Theatrical Trailer (on 4K and Blu-ray™ only) PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2021 Title Copyright: American Underdog © 2021 American Underdog, LLC. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, TM & © 2022 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: Theatrical Release Rating: PG for some language and thematic elements Genre: Inspirational Drama Feature Run Time: 112 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, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio Blu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive AudioPosted Fri Jan 21, 2022 at 10:59 AM PST by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Release Guide - January 16, 2022 - January 22, 2022Mid way through January already, how are your New Years Resolutions working for ya? I try not to go into anything unrealistic myself! Welcome to Volume 2 Episode 35 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc this week, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- Just like last week, it looks like a pretty busy week considering it is January. Getting the new release first, Last Night in Soho comes to us via Universal Pictures. There appears to be no SteelBook domestically at this time. Zavvi UK has one, and HMV has a variant slip-case release. Everything else this week are catalog titles. Be grateful for the smaller labels. Criterion Collection's A Hard Day's Night sees a 4K upgrade. Blue Underground's release of The Toolbox Murders debuts on 4K disc this week. All other 4K discs this week are reissues of some sort. Requiem for a Dream gets a fancy sleeved package Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook release. Akira gets a less elaborate package, 4K/Blu-ray combo release. Deep Red also gets a disc only, swag-less release. Lastly, Tobey Maguires Spider-Man Trilogy gets a standard / non-Digibook release as well. Blu-ray releases- Just like every week, let's get the blu-ray counterparts posted first. Only one this week, from Universal, Last Night in Soho. Also from Universal, The Addams Family 2 (animated) gets a blu-ray only release. And, TV's Annie Live! comes to physical release. The next Vestron Video release comes via LionsGate, Candyman 3: Day of the Dead. From Warner Archive Collection, Edge of Darkness (1943) and Song of the Thin Man. Criterion's blu-ray release this week is a documentary type film titled Time. From Arrow, Red Angel and Shock are on track to be released on Tuesday, don't be surprised by last minute changes though. Powerhouse Films / Indicator Series releases for January are this week and include The Blockhouse, The Brute, Girl Stroke Boy and Hoffman. Anime highlights include Assault Lily BOUQUET - The Complete Season, Grenadier: The Beautiful Warrior, Taisho Baseball Girls (Season 1) and Tower of God. Honorable Mention: ClassicFlix Restorations delivers The Little Rascals: Volume Four this week. Thus far they have done a good job on this series. Notable announcements from last week: Anyone that bought Jack Frost 2 (myself included) a few weeks back be aware there will be a replacement disc in the works soon, stay tuned for more info. The copy you have is fine, but apparently an unedited 16:9 full stereo mix was unearthed and will be coming our way. Some Like It Hot 4K gets pushed back to February 8th. Additional Paramount catalog titles for the next couple months are Spontaneous, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, 200 Cigarettes and Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. There is word that Disney will be preparing a 4K disc release for Tombstone towards the 4th quarter 2022, but that's just a rumor. I'm still hoping to see Heat in the next few months, on a BD100 disc please. There is also word that the original Candyman is getting a 4K disc later this year. Saved the best news for last. Paramount Home Video is releasing The Godfather Trilogy on 4K disc. Read the news story here for more details. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sun Jan 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
An American Werewolf in Paris Howls for Three 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Media Books 1/21 From Turbine Media Group!The not as good but still lots of fun 1997 werewolf flick takes a bite out of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray thanks to Turbine Media Group When it comes to getting great genre movies on Blu-ray and/or 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray - Turbine Media Group has been doing a bang-up job. Between Twister, The Hills Have Eyes, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Leatherface - among numerous other releases like Norther Exposure - Turbine has been cranking out some great content while also going the extra mile with bonus features, audio, picture quality, and unique packaging. After their already damned impressive An American Werewolf in London the German label is turning their attention towards the 1997 pseudo-sequel An American Werewolf in Paris - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. While not the greatest movie ever, I still have fond memories of checking it out in the theater and am looking forward to revisiting this furry fright flick. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will sport Dolby Vision HDR (and HDR10), with German and English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio mixes. In addition, each media book has 24 pages with an essay (in German) by Christoph N. Kellerbach including photos and behind-the-scenes stills. Bonus features will include deleted scenes, an audio commentary with director Anthony Waller, and an alternate version of the film in SD with additional making-of content, music videos, and cast and crew interviews. This release is exclusive to Turbine's website so follow the shopping links in our listings - I've had no trouble importing their releases, every disc I've ordered has arrived quickly (for an overseas purchase) and in perfect shape. Now not content with just one Media Book release - Turbine is cranking out three options for fans to choose from: An American Werewolf in Paris4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray Media Book A An American Werewolf in Paris4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray Media Book B An American Werewolf in Paris4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray Media Book C As soon as we get our hands on a copy we'll work it into our review rotation. Check out the full press release below: To American Werewolf in Paris UHD world premiere - brand new 4K restoration from the original negative. Now it's getting hairy in Paris - in 4K!Turbine proudly presents: the Ultra HD Blu-ray world premiere of AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN PARIS . Featuring a brand-new 4K restoration sourced from the original negative, the UHD comes with HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision . The three Mediabook editions also include a Blu-ray with extensive bonus features and a 24-page German-language booklet by Christoph N. Kellerbach. Cover A features a newly commissioned artwork by Timo Wuerz, covers B and C are limited to 555 (B) and 444 (C) copies each.Available on January 21, they are now up for pre-order - exclusively at the Turbine-Shop. Mediabook (UHD + Blu-ray)Cover variant AArt. No. 9485909EAN: 4260294859098 Bonus material : 24-page booklet by Christoph N. Kellerbach Audio / video commentary with director Anthony Waller Alternative film version (SD) * Alternative ending * FeaturetteMaking-of documentation Music video "Mouth" & making-of with BUSH * Interviews with cast & crew * Trailer (USA / UK / F / DE) * optionally with German subtitles Technical data :UHD:Languages :German & English DTS-HD MA 5.1 & DTS HD MA 2.0 StereoSubtitles : German, EnglishAspect ratio : 1.85: 1 (2160p24 Ultra-HD) HDR10 & Dolby VisionRunning time : approx. 98 min.Blu-rayLanguages :German & English DTS-HD MA 5.1 & DTS HD MA 2.0 StereoSubtitles : German, EnglishImage format : 1.85: 1 (1080p24 Full-HD)Running time : approx. 98 min. + 140 min. Bonus material Mediabook (UHD + Blu-ray)Cover variant B (555 pieces) Mediabook (UHD + Blu-ray)Cover variant C (444 pieces) Item No. 6961050EAN: 4260669610507 Item No. 6961051EAN: 4260669610514Posted Fri Jan 14, 2022 at 07:37 AM PST by: -
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Trilogy Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray March 22ndFrancis Ford Coppola will make you a deal you can't refuse... As the trailer above indicates, the festivities of this 50th Anniversary celebration kicks off with The Godfather returning to theaters for a limited engagement in Dolby Vision screens exclusively at AMC theaters across the country on February 25th, 2022. Click HERE for more info about showtimes. Leave the Blu-ray, take the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Celebrating 50 years of the Corleone family on the silver screen, Paramount Pictures is bringing The Godfather Trilogy to 4K ultra HD Blu-ray on March 22 in a Standard Trilogy release and Limited Collector's Edition. The set will of course include The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and the recently re-edited and cumbersomely retitled Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. From the press release, it does not look like the original Theatrical Cut of The Godfather Part III is making it to the format. We've asked for clarification on that point and will update if that's any different. The Godfather Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Godfather Trilogy Collector's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray We expect each film to be presented in full 4K with Dolby Vision HDR, the 5.1 audio tracks of previous releases, but as the press release now indicates, we'll also get the original Mono tracks for The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. In addition to legacy bonus features, a full slate of new extra materials will be coming exclusively to this set. So far we haven't seen any info about any kind of retailer exclusive but we'll keep you posted if that changes. [UPDATE 1/14/22]Alrighty, after a lot of back and forths and scouring the interwebs for final details to this confusing release announcement - here's EVERYTHING we now know will be included with BOTH the standard 4K and Limited Edition 4K collections coming March 22nd. First: Both sets are going to be 5-Disc sets. There was some confusion when Zavvi dropped their listing of a 9-Disc set, but that appears to be a UK/EU exclusive release that includes the same 5 4K UHD discs we'll get here in the states with an additional 4 standard Blu-rays of the films. - Each film will get Dolby Vision/HDR10 grading. - Previously available 5.1 TrueHD audio + Newly restored Mono tracks for The Godfather and The Godfather Part 2 - We'll also get all THREE cuts of The Godfather Part III - how that breaks out is ONE disc for Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone and then another disc for The Godfather Part III Theatrical Cut and The Godfather Part III Director's Cut from 1991. How that all breaks down is ONE Disc for The Godfather, ONE Disc for The Godfather Part II, TWO Discs for all three of the different cuts of The Godfather Part III with one final disc to cover all of the legacy bonus features that are listed in the press release below. Now that very expensive Limited Edition is the same five discs as the standard 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set, but with a coffee table book and three art prints. Personally, I wish they offered the chronological television version of The Godfather Legacy featuring The Godfather and The Godfather Part II edited together as one long movie experience as a bonus. It's a pretty cool and very unique presentation of both films together. I've only ever seen it once on AMC and wish it was more widely available. Maybe next time. If anything new breaks or changes with this release, we'll update our listings and this article ASAP. Both sets are now up for pre-order on Amazon - but don't let that price for the Limited Collector's Edition give you sticker shock. That's pretty darn high so I doubt it's with any kind of sale price included. As always your preorders through our affiliate links are very much appreciated, they go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running. For more information, we've included the press release below: Paramount Pictures Celebrates the 50th Anniversary ofFrancis Ford Coppola’s Cinematic Masterpiece Experience the Acclaimed Classic in Theatres and on Home Entertainment Platforms HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – January 13, 2022 — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s Academy Award®-winning* masterwork The Godfather, Paramount Pictures announced today that the film will have a limited theatrical release in Dolby Vision beginning February 25, 2022 exclusively in Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres in the U.S., as well as in international territories around the world. All three films in the epic trilogy have been meticulously restored under the direction of Coppola and will be made available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on March 22, 2022. “I am very proud of The Godfather, which certainly defined the first third of my creative life,” said Francis Ford Coppola. “With this 50th anniversary tribute, I’m especially proud Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone is included, as it captures Mario and my original vision in definitively concluding our epic trilogy. It’s also gratifying to celebrate this milestone with Paramount alongside the wonderful fans who’ve loved it for decades, younger generations who still find it relevant today, and those who will discover it for the first time.” Coppola’s masterful film adaptation of Mario Puzo’s novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Corleone family and the film trilogy is rightfully viewed as one of the greatest in cinematic history. In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the first film’s original release on March 24, 1972, Paramount and Coppola’s production company American Zoetrope undertook a painstaking restoration of all three films over the course of three years. Every effort was made to create the finest possible presentation for today’s audiences who can watch the films using technology that has advanced dramatically since 2007 when the last restoration was completed by eminent film historian and preservationist Robert Harris. Using that work as a blueprint, the team spent thousands of hours to ensure that every frame was evaluated to create the most pristine presentation while remaining true to the original look and feel of the films. The monumental effort included the following: Over 300 cartons of film were scrutinized to find the best possible resolution for every frame of all three films. Over 4,000 hours were spent repairing film stains, tears, and other anomalies in the negatives. Over 1,000 hours were spent on rigorous color correction to ensure the high dynamic range tools were respectful of the original vision of Coppola and cinematographer Gordon Willis. In addition to the 5.1 audio approved by Walter Murch in 2007, the original mono tracks on The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II have been restored. All work was overseen by Coppola. “We felt privileged to restore these films and a little in awe every day we worked on them,” said Andrea Kalas, senior vice president, Paramount Archives. “We were able to witness first-hand how the brilliant cinematography, score, production design, costume design, editing, performances, and, of course, screenwriting and direction became famously more than the sum of their parts. It was our commitment to honor all of the filmmakers’ exceptional work.” Newly restored and remastered in Dolby Vision, all three films in the landmark trilogy will be released together with HDR-10 on 4K Ultra HD Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ for the first time ever. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set will include The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, and Coppola’s recently re-edited version of the final film, Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. The disc set includes legacy commentaries by Coppola, as well as access to Digital copies of The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II and Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. In addition to the widely available 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set, a 4K Ultra HD Limited Collector’s Edition will also be released in deluxe packaging and includes a hardcover coffee table book featuring stunning photographs, as well as portrait art prints on archival paper. Both 4K Ultra HD sets include new bonus content including an introduction to The Godfather by Coppola, a featurette about the preservation process, photos by acclaimed photographer Steve Schapiro, home movie footage, and comparisons of the new restoration to earlier versions of the films. A full list of new and legacy bonus content follows: NEW BONUS CONTENT: · Introduction to The Godfather by Francis Ford Coppola · Full Circle: Preserving The Godfather—Paramount Pictures archivists detail the incredible restoration process with archival footage showing the evolution of the film through various home entertainment incarnations as picture and audio technologies make quantum leaps over the decades. · Capturing the Corleones: Through the Lens of Photographer Steve Schapiro— In this reflective and frank discussion, special photographer Steve Schapiro shares his unique perspective and cherished memories as a witness to the making of this seminal film. Commentary on curated archival images makes for a fascinating, never-before-seen addition to the production’s history. · The Godfather: Home Movies— An assortment of 8mm home movie footage shot in 1971 offers a candid glimpse into the production of The Godfather. Shot on location at the Norton family estate on Staten Island’s Emerson Hill, this is the first time it’s been made available to the public. · Restoration Comparisons— Before and after highlights showcase extensive picture quality improvements to The Godfather. LEGACY BONUS CONTENT: The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn’t Godfather World Emulsional Rescue—Revealing The Godfather …when the shooting stopped The Godfather on the Red Carpet Four Short Films on The Godfather o The Godfather vs. The Godfather: Part II o Cannoli o Riffing on the Riffing o Clemenza · The Family Tree · Crime Organization Chart · Connie and Carlo’s Wedding Album · 2008 Credits · Behind the Scenes o A Look Inside o On Location o Francis Ford Coppola’s Notebook o Music of The Godfather § Nino Rota § Carmine Coppola o Coppola & Puzo on Screenwriting o Gordon Willis on Cinematography o Storyboards – The Godfather: Part II o Storyboards – The Godfather: Part III o The Godfather Behind the Scenes 1971 · Additional Scenes · Galleries · Trailers · Acclaim & Response · Additional Material · The Filmmakers · The Godfather: Part III—newly remastered and restored versions of the original theatrical cut and Coppola’s 1991 cut (note: these are exclusive to the 4K Ultra HD Collections) Newly restored and remastered versions of The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, and Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone will also be available together on Blu-ray™ with access to Digital copies and the new and legacy bonus content detailed above.Posted Thu Jan 13, 2022 at 07:21 AM PST by: -
Mr. Jingles Be Praised! The Green Mile Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray February 22Frank Darabont's Oscar-nominated adaptation of Stephen King's serialized novel The Green Mile will serve out the remainder of its home video days on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray After already hitting a home run with their release of The Shawshank Redemption on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Warner Bros. returns to their catalog to deliver the equally beloved The Green Mile. Nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Sound, The Green Mile is the film even Stephen King calls the "most faithful" adaptation of his writing. Hell, when it hit theaters it made the 18-year-old me weep like I just saw The Land Before Time for the first time. Depending on how much you love this film, you have a few different options. A standard release, a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook, and if you feel like importing it, a Zavvi Exclusive Deluxe SteelBook. The Green Mile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Standard Edition The Green Mile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook The Green Mile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Zavvi Exclusive Deluxe SteelBook In terms of A/V presentation, we're looking at HDR10 - no word on Dolby Vision yet, and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 track. The bonus features selection is pretty much everything that's already been released since the days of DVD without any new additions in that arena. Hopefully, if this does well enough the powers that be who own Darabont's The Mist will give us an upgrade to 4K as well. Here's the full press release from Warner Brothers for The Green Mile on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: THE GREEN MILE COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM COMBO PACK AND DIGITAL FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AMERICAN CLASSIC WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) Own it 2/22/22 on 4K Ultra HD and Digital Burbank, Calif., January 5, 2022 – The Green Mile, which received four Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Michael Clarke Duncan, Best Sound and Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on 2/22/22, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Released in 1999, the critically-acclaimed The Green Mile was directed by Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) and is based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. The film stars Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump), Academy Award® nominee Michael Clarke Duncan (Armageddon), David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graeme Greene, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry Pepper, Jeffrey DeMunn, Patricia Clarkson, and Harry Dean Stanton. The film was written and directed by Darabont, based on “The Green Mile” by Stephen King, and produced by Darabont and David Valdes. Mr. Darabont is one of only six filmmakers in history with the unique distinction of having his first two feature films receive nominations for the Best Picture Academy Award: 1994’s The Shawshank Redemption and 1999’s The Green Mile. 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. The Green Mile will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $24.99 ERP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Blu-ray disc with the feature film and special features. Fans can also own The Green Mile in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on 2/22/22. About the Film: Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this emotional film about miracles and the power of redemption stars Tom Hanks as prison guard Paul Edgecomb. When John Coffey (Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan), a giant of a man, is brought to death row, Edgecomb and his fellow guards discover something very unusual about him. Convicted for the sadistic murder of two young girls, but behaving almost like a child himself, Coffey seems to have a supernatural gift of healing living things. Expectations are turned upside down and the guards’ sense of humanity is awakened in this adaptation of Stephen Kings compelling novel. Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Elements The Green Mile Ultra HD Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features: Commentary by Frank Darabont Also on Blu-ray: Additional Scenes Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile Documentary Miracle and Mystery: Creating The Green Mile Featurette Gallery Tom Hanks Makeup Tests Michael Clarke Duncan Screen Test The teaser trailer: A Case Study Theatrical Trailers DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS On 2/22/22, The Green Mile 4K UHD will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers and will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles. BASICS PRODUCT ERP Ultra HD Blu-ray $24.99* Standard Street Date: 2/22/22 EST Street Date: 2/22/22 Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French Run Time: 189 Min. Rated: R THE CREDITS 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 Thu Jan 6, 2022 at 07:10 AM PST by: -
New Year, New You, New 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays - January 2022 EditionWe're barely into the new year and new 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays are hitting store shelves! Normally studios and boutique labels start to take a little bit of a break in the new year. They've spent all of October, November, and December crushing the market with major new releases and fan favorites - often straining the supply chain and their quality-control teams. The SOP in the past was to treat January as a bit of a dump month to take a break, maybe drop a couple of nuggets but nothing too exciting. 2022 seems to be playing the game a bit differently. Not only are boutique labels throwing some great hits but the majors have a few big new releases and favorites lined up. While one of the big anticipated releases of the month is already a dud, that doesn't mean the rest of January is doomed. At least we hope not! New Year, New You, New 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays January 2022 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - January 2, 2022 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - January 4th, 2022 Weathering With You - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - January 11th, 2022 The Great Escape - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dune: Part 1 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dune: Part 1 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Halloween Kills: Extended Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Halloween Kills: Extended Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Juice - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Juice - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Deep Red - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - January 18th, 2022 Last Night In Soho - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Spider-Man Trilogy (Reissue) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Akira - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Standard Edition Requiem For A Dream - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - January 25th The Piano 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray - The Criterion Collection The Punisher - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Dead Heat - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - January 28th, 2022 Bob James Trio: Feel Like Making Live! - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray That just about does it for 2022's opening salvo for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases. The supply chain issues that were such a headache for collectors (and us to get reviews done on time) don't seem to be a problem anymore. Hopefully, it stays that way and we don't see such dramatic scheduling changes for releases like we did the last few months. As of right now - there aren't any foreign import titles we're aiming to cover, but if that changes we'll churn out a review as soon as we get eyes on the disc. As always, thanks again for reading and placing your pre-orders. They really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation rolling. Happy New Year!Posted Sun Jan 2, 2022 at 06:37 AM PST by:
