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Marvel's The Eternals from Director Chloeì Zhao Hits Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray & UltraHD February 15thMarvel's latest new addition to the MCU from Oscar-winner Chloeì Zhao arrives on digital January 12th with Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases dropping on February 15th, 2022. Standing as the lowest-rated MCU film to date, Chloeì Zhao's sprawling action science-fiction epic The Eternals extends the scope of the MCU with a new cast of powerful characters. Starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie - the film might have worked better as a Disney+ series than a feature film with so many new characters scrambling to get enough relevant screentime. I personally enjoyed it even though there were some very long and slow parts that probably could have been trimmed out and not be missed in the least. Fans of the film will get three purchasing options, a standard SDR Blu-ray, a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and of course Best Buy will be dropping their own exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook. Marvel's The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Marvel's The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Marvel's The Eternals - Blu-ray In keeping with Disney's tradition for their physical releases, we expect the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to only offer HDR10 where the streaming release will have Dolby Vision HDR. The 4K will come with Atmos - hopefully it's a powerful mix and not neutered. The standard Blu-ray will sport a DTS-HD MA 7.1 track. Read the full press release below for all of the details: “THIS IS MARVEL STUDIOS AT ITS MAGNIFICENT BEST” – Josh Wilding, Comic Book Movie Introducing an Exciting All-New Team of Super Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe Marvel Studios’ Eternals Defends Humanity on Digital January 12 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD February 15 LOS ANGELES, CA (December 16, 2021) – Marvel Studios’ Eternals debuts on all major digital platforms January 12 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 15. Marvel fans can enjoy never-before-seen bonus material including four deleted scenes and a gag reel. Film Synopsis Marvel Studios’ Eternals follows a group of ancient heroes from beyond the stars who had protected Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again. The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie. Bonus Features* Audio Commentary – View the film with audio commentary by Chloé Zhao, Stephane Ceretti, Mårten Larsson Immortalized – Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe launches into the cosmos with the Eternals. In this behind-the-scenes documentary, dive deep into the reasons why Marvel wanted to immortalize these superheroes for the MCU. Walks of Life – Eternals unveils Marvel's biggest and most diverse lineup of Super Heroes in one film. Hear reactions from the cast on being involved in the film and the instant sense of camaraderie that was felt on the day they all joined each other in their costumes. Gag Reel – Watch some of the hilarious mishaps of the charming cast and crew. Deleted Scenes Gravity – Phastos and Jack have a conversation that leads to a breakthrough. Nostalgia – Sprite and Makkari reminisce about humankind while overlooking the ruins of Babylon. Movies – Gligamesh and Kingo connect over movies while crossing the Amazon River with the rest of the team. Small Talk – Sprite confronts Dane in the museum about his interactions with Sersi. *bonus features vary by product and retailer Cast Gemma Chan as Sersi Richard Madden as Ikaris Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo Lia McHugh as Sprite Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos Lauren Ridloff as Makkari Barry Keoghan as Druig Don Lee as Gilgamesh Kit Harington as Dane Whitman Salma Hayek as Ajak Angelina Jolie as Thena Directed by Chloeì Zhao Produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a. Nate Moore, p.g.a. Executive Producers Louis D’Esposito Victoria Alonso Kevin de la Noy Screenplay by Chloé Zhao and Chloé Zhao & Patrick Burleigh and Ryan Firpo & Kaz Firpo Screen Story by Ryan Firpo & Matthew K. Firpo Music by Ramin Djawadi Product Specifications Street Date Digital: January 12 Physical: February 15 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 157 minutes Rating U.S. Rated PG-13 Bonus material not rated Aspect Ratio Digital: 2.39 Physical: 2.39:1 U.S. Audio 4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks DVD: English Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio Language Tracks Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) U.S. Subtitles 4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles DVD: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Digital: English SDH, Spanish, French (some platforms)Posted Thu Dec 16, 2021 at 07:48 AM PST by: -
Up For Pre-Order: John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. Hits 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 2/22/22John Carpenter fans can look forward to Snake Plisken in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this February 22nd, 2022 Paramount Home Video today officially announced plans to bring John Carpenter and Kurt Russell's Escape From L.A. to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Almost two years ago Scream Factory punched out their excellent Collector's Edition Blu-ray, well now you'll have to grab it again to keep that Carpenter collection alive and well. This makes me wonder when we can expect Event Horizon to get a similar visit on 4K disc... Escape From L.A. - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The press release indicates that this one will get a Dolby Vision pass and offer DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio. But before you go selling off your Scream Factory discs, it looks like this is going to be a barebones release. The only listed bonus feature in the PR was a trailer. We've reached out to our PHV contacts to verify that end. While not the best Carpenter film ever, I'm glad to see it coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. It's very 90s and I feel it has a pretty good tongue-in-cheek sense of humor about big blockbuster action movies of the era. Escape From L.A. - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is up for Pre-Order now on Amazon, no sign or word of any kind of retailer exclusive packaging, but if that changes we'll let you know. Thanks again for your pre-orders. They really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running. Here's the original PR from Paramount Home Video: DIRECTED BY JOHN CARPENTER, THE EXPLOSIVE CULT-CLASSIC ARRIVES ON4K ULTRA HD FOR THE FIRST TIME Kurt Russell Stars in the Action-Packed Sequel, Debuting on 4K Ultra HD February 22, 2022 Snake Plissken is back in the high-octane thrill-ride JOHN CARPENTER’S ESCAPE FROM L.A., arriving on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever February 22, 2022 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Released in 1996, JOHN CARPENTER’S ESCAPE FROM L.A. was the highly anticipated follow up to the fan-favorite hit Escape from New York. Kurt Russell returns as anti-hero Snake Plissken, who is called upon to save the world from a doomsday device after a 9.6 quake levels most of Los Angeles. Experience every outrageous and eye-popping moment of the post-apocalyptic classic in stunning 4K Ultra HD, including Snake surfing Wilshire Blvd., shooting hoops at the Coliseum, and dive bombing the Happy Kingdom theme park. The film also features a wild assortment of friends, fiends and foes from a supporting cast that includes Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Pam Grier, Stacy Keach, Cliff Robertson and Bruce Campbell. The 4K Ultra HD release features exceptional picture quality with Dolby Vision and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The disc also includes access to a Digital copy of the film and the original theatrical trailer. # # # About Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies. JOHN CARPENTER’S ESCAPE FROM L.A. Street Date: February 22, 2022 U.S. Rating: R for violence and some languagePosted Mon Dec 6, 2021 at 11:32 AM PST by: -
Can You Sell Kidneys on eBay? HDD December 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray GuideAfter back-to-back-to-back months of highly-anticipated fan-favorite films, the wild and crazy holiday season gives folks a little bit of a breather in December. Well, maybe not much a breather but compared to the past two months December is going to be far less of a hit on the wallet giving you a little bit of an opportunity to recover. We're getting an interesting blend of old favorites and recent hits from major studios and boutiques alike. And if standard releases aren't enough, there's plenty of retailer exclusive packaging to take a gander at as well. That is of course if the supply chain issues continue to ease off. We haven't seen too many big scheduling shakeups nor have we heard of retailers having a tough time stocking products as we did in the early Fall. Hopefully, that continues because there's some great stuff coming. HIgh-Def Digest's December 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Guide December 7th, 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases While Disney/Fox has been teasing a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Michael Mann's classic thriller Heat for months, evidently they're going with a few different releases this month. Starting things out, we'll see a new animated adventure and a Cartoon Noir classic from the House of Mouse with Warner Brothers hitting Eastwood's latest and possibly last while KLSC and Scream Factory punch out some fan-favorites. Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy SteelBook Ron’s Gone Wrong - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Cry Matcho - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Hard Target - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Krampus: The Naughty Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Karate Kid Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray December 14th, 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ReleasesNot to slow things down, Paramount is giving fans the upgrade of a recent Scorsese classic, a Spider-Man villain's solo sequel film, a Technicolor classic gets the Criterion treatment and everyone's favorite curmudgeon director Ridley Scott's latest film that apparently won't have any appeal to Millenials with phones arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Venom: Let There Be Carnage - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Venom: Let There Be Carnage - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy SteelBook The Wolf of Wall Street - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Wolf of Wall Street - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The Red Shoes - Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Last Duel - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray December 21st, 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases Pretty normal for this time of year, releases tend to slow down just before Christmas. There's the big heavy hitter for the last Daniel Craig 007 outing followed with the Sopranos prequel film. Now the latest Hotel Transylvania has been slated to come out this month from retailers, but Sony has yet to officially call it or issue actual product artwork so if there's one that will likely get delayed - it's that one. 007 No Time To Die - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 007 No Time To Die - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook 007 No Time To Die - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Giftset The Many Saints of Newark - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray And again, for this next one, we haven't gotten official word that this release date is firm, we haven't gotten tech specs or a review request press release. We're just rolling that Amazon and other online retailers have this firm. If this changes we'll update ASAP. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray December 28th, 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ReleasesAnd with the Christmas holiday over, so go the big new releases... until January. This month is extremely light with Discotek Media delivering a Japanese Animation classic to 4K. Robot Carnival - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray And that covers everything we expect to see arrive stateside on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. There are several UK, French, and German import titles we hope to cover - A River Runs Through It, The Lover, among others. We hope to cover them when/if we can get our hands on them, but shipping is awful slow these days. It sounds like supply chain issues are slowing down, we haven't heard that being a reason for further delays from any of our reps and contacts, but if any of the titles in this list move we'll update our listings and this article ASAP. And once again thanks for all of the pre-orders. It really does help keep our little operation up and running. Happy holidays and happy collecting!Posted Thu Dec 2, 2021 at 04:47 AM PST by: -
Denis Villeneuve's Dune Dated and Detailed for 4K UltraHD & Blu-ray January 11thAfter a successful run in theaters and on HBO Max, the latest adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel will come to physical media on January 11th, 2022. Warner Brothers today officially announced Denis Villeneuve's 2021 adaptation of Dune for Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Bluy-ray - with a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook. As of now we expect the base HDR10 grading - no word on Dolby Vision or HDR10+, but both the 4K disc and 1080p Blu-ray will have English Atmos audio tracks with the same set of bonus features. Dune (2021) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dune (2021) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Dune (2021) - Blu-ray The 4K and Blu-ray releases are expected to include the following bonus features: The Royal Houses Filmbooks: House Atreides Filmbooks: House Harkonnen Filmbooks: The Fremen Filmbooks: The Spice Melange Inside Dune: The Training Room Inside Dune: The Spice Harvester Inside Dune: The Sardaukar Battle Building the Ancient Future My Desert, My Dune Constructing the Ornithopters Designing the Sandworm Beware the Baron Wardrobe from Another World A New Soundscape At the moment, neither the standard 4K disc, the Best Buy SteelBook, or standard Blu-ray are up for pre-order but in the coming days, we expect that to change. As soon as we get that info we'll update our listings ASAP. Thanks again for your pre-orders! They really do go a long way towards helping our little operation stay up and running. Here is the full press release from Warner Bros. “An astonishingly vivid vision of the future.” Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times “Dune” COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership Debuts Early on December 3 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Arrive on January 11, 2022 Burbank, CA, November 22, 2021 – Embark on a mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey when Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on December 3. The critically acclaimed film, which has garnered more than $350 million at the global box office, was directed by two-time Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth, based on the seminal bestselling novel of the same name written by Frank Herbert. “Dune” stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (“Call Me by Your Name,” “Little Women”), Rebecca Ferguson (“Doctor Sleep,” “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”), Oscar Isaac (the “Star Wars” franchise), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (“Milk,” “Avengers: Infinity War”), Stellan Skarsgård (TV’s “Chernobyl,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron”), Dave Bautista (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “Avengers: Endgame”), Stephen McKinley Henderson (“Fences,” “Lady Bird”), Zendaya (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” TV’s “Euphoria”), Chang Chen (“Mr. Long,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”), David Dastmalchian (“Blade Runner 2049,” “The Dark Knight”), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” TV’s “Sex Education”), with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling (“45 Years,” “Assassin’s Creed”), with Jason Momoa (“Aquaman,” “Game of Thrones”), and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men, “Skyfall”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on January 11. The film was produced by Mary Parent, Villeneuve, Cale Boyter and Joe Caracciolo, Jr., with Tanya Lapointe, Joshua Grode, Herbert W. Gains, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert executive producing. On December 3, “Dune” 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 January 11, “Dune” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. “Dune” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. “Dune” 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 “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive. 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS “Dune” 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features: The Royal Houses Filmbooks: House Atreides Filmbooks: House Harkonnen Filmbooks: The Fremen Filmbooks: The Spice Melange Inside Dune: The Training Room Inside Dune: The Spice Harvester Inside Dune: The Sardaukar Battle Building the Ancient Future My Desert, My Dune Constructing the Ornithopters Designing the Sandworm Beware the Baron Wardrobe from Another World A New Soundscape “Dune” DVD contains the following special features: The Royal Houses 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 $49.98 Blu-ray $39.98 DVD $34.98 Digital Ownership: December 3, 2021 PVOD: December 3, 2021 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: January 11, 2022 DVD Languages: English, English-ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French BD Languages: English, English-ADS, English ATMOS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Japanese, Hungarian, Hindi, Czech Republic, Portuguese-Brazilian, Polish 4K Languages: English, English-ADS, English ATMOS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, German, German ATMOS, German-ADS, Italian, Italian ATMOS, Hindi DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, French Parisian BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Portuguese-Brazilian, Bulgarian, Czech Republic, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Romanian, Hindi 4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French, German, German SDH, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Greek, Korean, Hindi Running Time: 155 minutes Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material. DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: Atmos True HD, DLBY/DGTL 4K: ATMOS True HD, DLBY DGTL About “Dune” Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, a Film by Denis Villeneuve, “Dune.” 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 Mon Nov 22, 2021 at 11:28 AM PST by: -
Ridley Scott's The Last Duel Charges Onto 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray On December 14thRidley Scott's latest medieval epic The Last Duel starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, Adam Driver, and Ben Affleck comes home to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 14th. Much like every other Ridley Scott-directed medieval sword and armor film, The Last Duel failed to gain much of a following at the box office. While a hit with critics, few people braved the theater to see this film about a woman whose husband challenges her attacker to a duel to the death to restore her honor. I tried to see it myself, but it lasted at my local theater for all of a week. Even without a huge box office offering, it's nice to see Disney/Fox Studios giving this film a full 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release with Dolby Atmos audio. The Last Duel - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Obviously, The Last Duel is also coming out on Blu-ray, but Disney didn't send along the cover art for that set. I imagine it'll look pretty much the same. Also, there's no word as of yet about any kind of retailer exclusive packaging or SteelBook option. We're pretty sure Disney will keep to their usual pattern and offer the disc in HDR10 with the 4K streaming picking up Dolby Vision. The 4K disc will offer Atmos audio while the 1080p disc will only be equipped with a DTS-HD MA 7.1 mix. Bonus features are pretty light, amounting to all of a single featurette. Who wants to bet since this is a Ridley Scott film there will be a Director's Cut edition with more elaborate bonus features? That said, I do hope Disney/Fox has Kingdom of Heaven lined up for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release. As of now neither the Blu-ray or 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray are up for pre-order, but as soon as they are we'll update our listings ASAP. Here's the full press release: “INTELLIGENT AND GENUINELY DARING” – Ben Croll, IndieWire 20th Century Studios’ The Last Duel Arrives on Digital November 30 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD December 14 LOS ANGELES, CA (November 8, 2021) – 20th Century Studios’ historical epic, The Last Duel, unravels the true story about France’s last sanctioned duel. Directed by the critically acclaimed Ridley Scott, the film stars Jodie Comer and Adam Driver as well as Academy Award® winners Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™, The Last Duel will be available on Digital November 30 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD December 14. Film Synopsis Jodie Comer is spellbinding in this tale of betrayal and vengeance set in 14th century France from visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott. Based on actual events, the film stars Matt Damon and Adam Driver as friends Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two knights who must fight to the death after de Carrouges’s wife (Comer) accuses Le Gris of assault. 20th Century Studios’ The Last Duel Bonus Features* The Making of The Last Duel – With the documentary “The Making of The Last Duel,” get unprecedented access to renowned director Ridley Scott as he collaborates with the cast and crew to make critical decisions about location, cinematography and performances. *bonus features vary by product and retailer Cast Matt Damon as Sir Jean de Carrouges Adam Driver as Jacques Le Gris Jodie Comer as Marguerite de Carrouges Ben Affleck as Pierre d'Alençon Directed by Ridley Scott Produced by Ridley Scott, p.g.a Kevin J. Walsh, p.g.a Jennifer Fox, p.g.a Nicole Holofcener, p.g.a Matt Damon, p.g.a Ben Affleck, p.g.a Executive Producers Madison Ainley Kevin Halloran Drew Vinton Screenplay by Nicole Holofcener & Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Music by Harry Gregson-Williams Based upon the book by Eric Jager 20th Century Studios’ The Last Duel Product Specifications Street Date Digital: November 30 Physical: December 14 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 153 mins Rating U.S. Rated R Bonus material not rated Screen Format Digital: 2.39 Physical: 2.39:1 U.S. Audio 4K Ultra HD: English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) U.S. Subtitles 4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French DVD: English SDH, Spanish, French Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Mon Nov 8, 2021 at 07:39 AM PST by: -
Krampus: The Naughty Cut 4K UHD + Blu-ray Coming 12/7 From Scream FactoryMichael Doughtery's hit horror/comedy comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a new cut of the film, Atmos audio, and a ton of new bonus features! What better way to celebrate Christmas than with a little festive horror film dedicated to the most famous seasonal anti-hero? Krampus was a surprise hit way back in 2015 and now we get to finally see the film as it was meant to be seen with all of the little bits of gore and language that were cut to secure a family-friendly PG-13 rating. Krampus: The Naughty Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray In addition to the new cut which looks to run at about 102-minutes, this two-disc 4K UHD Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray set will also snatch up a new Dolby Atmos audio mix along with a host of excellent new features that even the most misbehaved little boys and girls will want to take a look at. Krampus: The Naughty Cut Bonus Features Disc 1 (UHD): NEW The Naughty Cut with additional scenes and adult language that were previously cut for the PG-13 theatrical version NEW Dolby Atmos track Audio Commentary with director/co-writer Michael Dougherty and co-writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields Disc 2 (1080p Blu-ray): NEW The Naughty Cut with additional scenes and adult language cut to get a PG-13 rating NEW Dolby Atmos track NEW A Dash of Mischief – an interview with director/co-writer Michael Dougherty NEW Storm of the Centuries – an interview with producer Todd Casey NEW The Great Protector – an interview with actor David Koechner NEW Something Bad Happened on Christmas – an interview with actress Allison Tolman NEW Max’s Journey – an interview with actor Emjay Anthony NEW Lord of the Things – an interview with WETA’s Richard Taylor NEW Mapping Mythology – an interview with storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins NEW I, Krampus – an interview with performer Luke Hawker NEW A Winter Chorus – an interview with composer Douglas Pipes Audio Commentary with director/co-writer Michael Dougherty and co-writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields Krampus Comes Alive! – a five-part featurette on the making of the film Behind-the-Scenes at Weta Workshop: Krampus Deleted/Extended Scenes, not seen in the theatrical cut Gag Reel Alternate Ending Theatrical Trailers Photo Galleries – creature art, storyboards and more If you're keen to upgrade your old Blu-ray - Krampus: The Naughty Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is now up for pre-order here - but if you order direct from Shout! Factory, you can pick up an 18" x 24" poster while supplies last - and as of this writing, is cheaper than what Amazon is currently listing this at.Posted Fri Nov 5, 2021 at 09:58 AM PDT by: -
Arrrrrgh!!! Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Be Comin' to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ARRRRGH!!!!At long last the first and best of the franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is finally making landfall on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 2nd, 2022 Well - at least for now it's coming on January 2nd, 2022. If you look at your calendars that'd be a Sunday release day and I've never seen or heard of that ever happening. So expect that date to shift a couple of days to the 4th, or later into the month. However - the important thing to note is that Disney is still moving back catalog favorites that are already available in 4K on Disney+ and other streaming services to physical media. Could they be a little more aggressive and release the others not already on the format or do a big box set? Sure. That'd be pretty awesome. But for now, we're at least getting the first and best of the entire franchise and that's at least one small step in the right direction. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Note that at the moment we don't know if there will be any new bonus features or if Disney will break with their physical media tradition and offer Dolby Vision HDR in addition to HDR10. But, we do know this will come packed at the very least with Dolby Atmos audio. We also haven't had any word of any retailer exclusive packaging or Best Buy SteelBooks, but we'll stay on the lookout. As 2021 comes to a close, 2022 is already shaping up to be a solid year for new 4K releases. As we learn more and when that release date eventually moves and when this is actually up for pre-order - we'll update our listings ASAP. Here's the full press release: EXPERIENCE A SWASHBUCKLING CLASSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K ULTRA HD™ Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Sails to 4K Ultra HD January 2 LOS ANGELES, CA (November 4, 2021) – Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl arrives on 4K Ultra HD Disc for the first time on January 2, 2022 in spectacular HDR picture quality and Dolby Atmos audio. Film Synopsis The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's (Johnny Depp) idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the governor's beautiful daughter Elizabeth (Kiera Knightly). In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) joins forces with Jack. What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead! Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Product Specifications Street Date January 2, 2022 Feature Run Time 143 minutes Rating U.S. Rated PG-13 **for action/adventure violence** Aspect Ratio Physical: 2.35:1 U.S. Audio 4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital U.S. Subtitles 4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchPosted Thu Nov 4, 2021 at 10:21 AM PDT by: -
Have Any Money Left? HDD November 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray GuideWhile you probably should be thinking about shopping for other people, November is a pretty stacked and expensive month for exciting new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases! From new releases to exciting back catalog favorites to the first Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases - November is another stacked month of great titles. As has been the story for the last couple of months now, the release frame has been pretty volatile. The ongoing supply chain issues keep forcing studios and boutique labels to play a near-constant game of release date shuffle. Titles that were supposed to come out in October got pushed back into November. Titles that were supposed to come out at the beginning of November have already been pushed back to the end of the month with the studios hoping against all hope that they'll have enough product to meet retailer pre-orders and fan demand. And given the trend, we expect a number of releases in this guide to get pushed back into December and/or experience stock shortages. When/If that happens we'll update this guide ASAP. But for now, the titles and release dates for this list appear firm - so let's get to it! High-Def Digest's November 2021 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Guide November 2nd, 2021 The Guns of Navarone 60th Anniversary - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Hacksaw Ridge - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook November 9th, 2021 The Outsiders: The Complete Novel - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Reminiscence - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Batman Year One Commemorative Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray November 16th, 2021 The Evil Dead Groovy Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mulholland Drive The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Candyman (2021) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Middle Earth 6-Film Ultimate Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Prisoners of the Ghostland - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Harry Potter Anniversary 8-Film Collector’s Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Maniac Cop 2 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Maniac Cop 3 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ran - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Yakuza Princess - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Jungle Cruise - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Jungle Cruise - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Jungle Cruise - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Target Exclusive Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Mad Max Anthology - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray November 23rd, 2021 The Hills Have Eyes Limited Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Ten Commandments - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The Addams Family - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Uncut Gems The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Citizen Kane The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Menace II Society The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Terminator 2: Judgement Day - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook November 26th, 2021 Flesh For Frankenstein - 3D & 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray November 30th, 2021 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Target Exclusive That's everything there is that's fit to print for the month of November - so far. Now as we said before, the supply chain issues are pretty volatile so these release dates could switch around for some of these. If release dates don't change, we do expect a few of these to be in short supply - so if you're aiming to pick any of these up don't wait to get those pre-orders in. That's your best bet to make sure you actually get a copy of what you're after, you'll just have to be patient. If any release dates change - or for some of these change again - we'll update this list as soon as possible. Speaking of pre-orders - thanks for clicking those links and pre-ordering. They really do help go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running.Posted Tue Nov 2, 2021 at 07:24 AM PDT by: -
Juice (1992) Starring Tupac Shakur Coming To 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray January 11thErnest R. Dickerson's 1992 directorial debut Juice starring Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, and Samuel L. Jackson celebrates its 30th Anniversary on 4K Ultra HD Blku-ray The press release didn't indicate HDR grade or audio - we've reached out for clarification, but the disc will include the following bonus features: Commentary by director Ernest R. Dickerson You’ve Got the Juice Now—A look back at the making of the film featuring interviews with director Ernest R. Dickerson, producer David Heyman and actors Omar Epps, Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins. The piece details Dickerson’s struggle to remain true to his original vision, his desire to cast fresh new talent, the challenges of shooting on location in Harlem, and the reasons why the film’s ending was changed. The Wrecking Crew—The film’s surviving lead actors talk about how they came to be cast in the film and the bonds they immediately formed with one another. They additionally share stories about Tupac Shakur’s drive, authenticity and unmistakable genius, as well as their delight at getting to work with Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah and Cindy Herron. Sip the Juice: The Music—Explores the essential role that music plays in the film. Features vintage interviews with the Shocklee brothers about their score, as well as Erik B, EPMD, and members of Cypress Hill speaking about their contributions to the unforgettable soundtrack and why they chose to be a part of the film. Stay in the Scene: The Interview—Vintage interview with the four lead cast members on set. The piece demonstrates their rapport as they discuss the importance of the film and its message. Photo Gallery—Unit photographer Adger Cowans’ photos taken on set. And for packaging collectors out there - Juice - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Pre-orders are live for both editions. Thank you for your pre-orders they really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running. Here is the full press release from Paramount: Director Ernest R. Dickerson’s Powerful Film Starring Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps Marks Its 30th Anniversary with First-Ever 4K Ultra HD Release Searing Drama Debuts on 4K Ultra HD January 11, 2022 A powerful morality tale steeped in 90s urban culture, JUICE marked the feature directorial debut of acclaimed cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson and the first starring roles for Omar Epps and an electrifying Tupac Shakur. 30 years later, the gritty and influential film continues to be celebrated for its realistic portrayal of Harlem life, the early New York hip hop scene, and the fate of four friends in pursuit of the power and respect they call the Juice. To mark the film’s 30th anniversary, Paramount Home Entertainment will release the film on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on January 11, 2022. The disc features access to a Digital copy of the film and legacy bonus content, including interviews with Dickerson, producer David Heyman (Harry Potter franchise), Epps, and fellow actors Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins. The cast and crew look back on making the film, share heartfelt stories of working with Shakur, and reveal the influence that JUICE had on them both personally and professionally. The in-depth featurettes are also loaded with footage of the cast on set and vintage interviews with Shakur, Queen Latifah, Cindy Herron of En Vogue, the Shocklee brothers, Eric B, EPMD, Cypress Hill and more. Along with commentary by the director, fans can enjoy the original ending and hear Dickerson detail the reasons that it was changed prior to the film’s theatrical debut. JUICE was originally released on January 17, 1992. The previously released bonus content is detailed below: Commentary by director Ernest R. Dickerson You’ve Got the Juice Now—A look back at the making of the film featuring interviews with director Ernest R. Dickerson, producer David Heyman and actors Omar Epps, Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins. The piece details Dickerson’s struggle to remain true to his original vision, his desire to cast fresh new talent, the challenges of shooting on location in Harlem, and the reasons why the film’s ending was changed. The Wrecking Crew—The film’s surviving lead actors talk about how they came to be cast in the film and the bonds they immediately formed with one another. They additionally share stories about Tupac Shakur’s drive, authenticity and unmistakable genius, as well as their delight at getting to work with Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah and Cindy Herron. Sip the Juice: The Music—Explores the essential role that music plays in the film. Features vintage interviews with the Shocklee brothers about their score, as well as Erik B, EPMD, and members of Cypress Hill speaking about their contributions to the unforgettable soundtrack and why they chose to be a part of the film. Stay in the Scene: The Interview—Vintage interview with the four lead cast members on set. The piece demonstrates their rapport as they discuss the importance of the film and its message. Photo Gallery—Unit photographer Adger Cowans’ photos taken on set. Synopsis Q, Raheem, Bishop, and Steel spend their days hanging out and looking for a way to get the power and respect they call Juice. Q hopes to earn respect by becoming a scratch 'n' mix DJ. Bishop has a deadlier plan—take it through an armed robbery with his crew. Ernest R. Dickerson, the acclaimed cinematographer whose collaborations with Spike Lee include Do the Right Thing and Malcom X, made his directorial debut with this powerful drama steeped in ‘90s urban lifestyle. JUICE features the acting debut of Tupac Shakur and a hit soundtrack that includes Eric B. & Rakim, Naughty by Nature, Big Daddy Kane and Salt N’ Pepa. JUICE is directed by Ernest R. Dickerson with a story by Ernest R. Dickerson and screenplay by Gerard Brown and Ernest R. Dickerson. # # # About Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies. JUICE Street Date: January 11, 2022 U.S. Rating: R for strong language and for some violencePosted Mon Oct 25, 2021 at 01:27 PM PDT by: -
Sweep The Leg! The Karate Kid Collection Coming to 4K December 7thYou can practice your Wax On and Wax Off just in time for the holidays! Sony will bring John G. Alvidson's Karate Kid Trilogy to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 7th in a deluxe 6-Disc set! The Karate Kid Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Each film in the set arrives with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio along with bonus features. Take a look at the press release for all the gory details: SYNOPSES THE KARATE KIDFrom Academy Award®-winning director John G. Avildsen (1976, ROCKY) comes the highly entertaining, coming-of-age classic that will have you cheering! Starring Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki “Pat” Morita in his Academy Award®-nominated performance (Best Supporting Actor, 1984) as Mr. Miyagi. THE KARATE KID PART IIReturning with Daniel (Ralph Macchio) to his Okinawa home for the first time in 45 years, Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) encounters Yukie (Nobu McCarthy), the woman he left behind when he immigrated to America. THE KARATE KID PART IIIDaniel is in danger of losing it all when he places pride before principle in this powerful sequel to the hit feature films. DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALSTHE KARATE KID4K ULTRA HD DISC Mastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision English Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 + theatrical stereo audio NEW: Deleted Scenes “Remembering The Karate Kid”– A reflective look back with stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin Kove Theatrical Trailer BLU-RAY DISC™ Feature presented in high definition English 5.1 Blu-Pop™ Pop-Up Track Commentary with Director John G. Avildsen, Writer Robert Mark Kamen and Actors Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita "The Way of The Karake Kid" Multi-Part Making-Of Featurette "Beyond the Form" Featurette "East Meets West: A Composer's Notebook" "Life of Bonsai" Featurette THE KARATE KID PART II 4K ULTRA HD DISC Newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision English Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 + theatrical stereo audio NEW: Commentary with Ralph Macchio and Tamlyn Tomita NEW: Deleted Scene Theatrical Trailer BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in high definition English 5.1 Blu-Pop™ Pop-Up Track Original Featurette: “The Sequel” THE KARATE KID PART III4K ULTRA HD DISC Newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision English Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 + theatrical stereo audio Theatrical Trailer BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in high definition English 5.1 CAST AND CREW Directed By: John G. AvildsenProduced By: Jerry WeintraubWritten By: Robert Mark Kamen“The Karate Kid” Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, William Zabka“The Karate Kid Part II” Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Martin Kove, Yuji Okumoto“The Karate Kid Part III” Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove SPECS Run Time: Approx. 127 minutes / 113 minutes / 112 minutesRating: PGFeature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English Stereo DTS-HD MAPosted Wed Sep 29, 2021 at 06:52 AM PDT by:
