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Joe Dante's The Howling coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray October 25thHappy 40th Birthday The Howling! Coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray One of the greatest werewolf movies of the 80s - Joe Dante's classic The Howling celebrates its 40th Anniversary by coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 25th From Studio Canal in the UK. As of right now, there's no news of a domestic release on the horizon - but given how many movies are hitting 4K in the next two months there's plenty of time for a boutique label or studio to announce their domestic release of this classic werewolf flick. Studio Canal is offering up their big three-disc deluxe box set and a slick classy SteelBook from Zavvi We don't have full tech specs on hand but we've reached out to our Studio Canal reps for more information about transfer, HDR, and audio. Bonus features are slated to include: Inside the Career of Joe Dante Brand new featurette that celebrates the incredible career of Joe Dante Welcome to Werewolfland A lookback into the special effects of The Howling Deleted Scenes Outtakes - These outtakes will leave you howling! The Howling 40th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Howling 40th Anniversary - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Zavvi SteelBook Again, as soon as we have full specs we'll update this article and our listings. ALSO - we'll be on the lookout for domestic retailer options as well. For right now, this looks to be another great UK import for those of us living in the states and Canada. Once again - thank you for your preorders. They really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation going. Here's the full press release from Studio Canal: STUDIOCANAL Announces 4K Restoration of Joe Dante’s Horror Classic THE HOWLING ON 4K UHD COLLECTORS EDITION, STEELBOOK, BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL 25 OCTOBER 2021 London – 19 August 2021 - To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Joe Dante’s horror classic THE HOWLING, STUDIOCANAL is thrilled to announce a brand new 4K restoration of the 1981 contemporary tale of timeless horror. Available on 4K Ultra HDTM, Blu-Ray, DVD and Steelbook editions from the 25th October 2021. Starring Dee Wallace (E.T), Patrick MacNee (THE AVENGERS) and Dennis Duggan (PARENTHOOD), Dante’s classic satiric werewolf horror is an absolute must-see! Pre-order the Collectors Edition here. With THE HOWLING, director Joe Dante (GREMLINS, INNERSPACE) and screenwriter John Sayles (LONE STAR, PASSION FISH) created a unique horror shocker loosely based on part one of author Gary Brandner's trilogy of novels. The film took the genre of werewolf horror to a whole new level, with its dark atmosphere, pointed irony and elaborately modelled special effects and make-up by Rob Bottin (ROBOCOP, TOTAL RECALL). The film received a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film in 1980. Commenting on the restoration, director Joe Dante said: “I can honestly say this 4K restoration is the best The Howling has looked since it came out of the lab in 1980 - maybe better. I'm happy to have it back in circulation at last.” SYNOPSIS: Karen West narrowly escapes death at a rendez-vous she has deliberately accepted with a murderer whose name is Eddie. He is shot by the police. After this, the young woman begins to have nightmares and goes to a therapy centre with her husband Roy. But instead of getting better, she gets worse and her relationship with her husband deteriorates. When Roy is attacked by an unidentified animal, his personality and behaviour begin to change... ABOUT THE RELEASE The 4K UHD Limited SteelBook Edition and the 4K UHD Collector’s Edition are released with exclusive new artworks, offering bonus material including a new featurette about Joe Dante’s extensive career in Hollywood and the documentary “Welcome to Werewolfland” including interviews and commentaries with cast and crew. Special Features include: • NEW Featurette: Inside the Career of Joe Dante • Documentary: Welcome to Werewolfland • Deleted Scenes • Outtakes ABOUT THE RESTORATION THE HOWLING was restored in 2021 by STUDIOCANAL with the VDM lab, under the supervision of Joe Dante. This restoration project was conducted from start to finish in 4K with a 16-bit color depth bringing all the details from the original negative to life. The 4K 16-bit scan was made from the original 35mm negative. The image from the 1.20 negative was then cropped to 1.85 in order to respect the original format of the film projection. The film was calibrated in the P3-D65-ST2084 color space, with a 1000 nits screen. The calibration was based on the reference of 35mm positive copies of the period as well as, for the video part, on the basis of existing reference masters. The restoration took a few hundred hours of meticulously filtering in order to correct the defects related to the age of the film and to the wear of time. STUDIOCANAL is proud to present THE HOWLING in DCP 4K, and a DOLBY VISION UHD HDR & SDR video master, through a brand-new Prestige 4K edition. THE HOWLING IS AVAILABLE ON 4K UHD COLLECTORS EDITION, STEELBOOK, BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL 25 OCTOBER 2021 4K UHD COLLECTOR’S EDITION – 3 discs, Poster, Booklet & art cards 4K UHD STEELBOOK – 1 4K UHD disc & 1 Blu-ray disc BLU-RAY EDITION – 1 Blu-ray disc DVD EDITION – 1 DVD discPosted Thu Aug 19, 2021 at 06:22 AM PDT by: -
Spin The Phil Collins - American Psycho Gets A 4K UHD SteelBook Upgrade October 5thJust in case you didn't pick this disc up already - or if you're a crazed SteelBook collector, Lionsgate is giving you a pretty slick reason to add American Psycho - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to your collection! and here's a look at the not so subtle back artwork: Currently up for pre-order at Best Buy for $19.99 - this set looks to be the exact same discs and content as before, just all souped up with some fancy new packaging. Normally I don't leap for these SteelBook reissues if I already have the original, but I'm damn tempted to add this one. Lionsgate loves their plastic slipcovers and this new artwork is boss! What do you think, worth grabbing again or worth getting for the first time just for the SteelBook art, or are you going to stick with the original release? As always - thank you for your preorders, they go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running. Here's the full press release from Lionsgate: AMERICAN PSYCHO – BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE STEELBOOK 4K + Blu-ray + Digital Steelbook Street Date: 10/5/21SRP: $27.99 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONFrom acclaimed director Mary Harron and staring Christian Bale in his career-making performance as Patrick Bateman, comes the exciting re-release of the unhinged cult-classic AMERICAN PSYCHO. American Psycho arrives October 5th on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a Wall Street yuppie, obsessed with success, status, and style, with a stunning fiancée (Reese Witherspoon). He is also a psychotic killer who rapes, murders, and dismembers both strangers and acquaintances without provocation or purpose. Based on the controversial novel, the film offers a sharp satire to the dark side of yuppie culture in the ‘80s, while setting forth a vision that is both terrifying and chilling. Featuring all new artwork from artist Justin Erickson, American Psycho will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook at Best Buy for the suggested retail price of $27.99. 4K AND BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES Deleted Scenes with Optional Director Commentary American Psycho: From Book To Screen (4K Only) The ‘80s Downtown Audio Commentary with Director Mary Harron (Recorded in 2018 – 4K Only) Audio Commentary with Writer Guinevere Turner CASTChristian Bale The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, ViceWillem Dafoe Spider-Man, At Eternity’s Gate, The Florida ProjectJosh Lucas Glory Road, Sweet Home Alabama, Ford v Ferrari PROGRAM INFORMATIONYear of Production: 2000Title Copyright: American Psycho © 2000, Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2021 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.Type: Catalog Re-ReleaseRating: UnratedGenre: Drama, Horror, ThrillerClosed-Captioned: N/ASubtitles: Spanish, English, English SDHFeature Run Time: 102 minutes4K Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 16x9 (2.35:1) Presentation, Dolby Vision4K Audio: English Dolby AtmosPosted Wed Aug 18, 2021 at 09:13 AM PDT by: -
Harry Potter Enchants A New 8-Film 4K UHD Collector's Edition Set November 2ndIf you didn't already pick up the wizarding world of Harry Potter on 4K - A new 17-disc 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray set in deluxe Hogwarts Express Packaging is coming November 2nd! Can you believe it's been 20 years since the first Harry Potter movie came out? Does anyone else remember when Steven Spielberg was going to direct this and wanted Haley Joel Osment as Harry? A lot changed very fast! Now we're celebrating two decades of magic and enchantment for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's Stone if you want to get all U.K. vs U.S. about it) with a new Magical Movie Mode Special Edition that came out this week. Per the description - The Harry Potter Magical Movie Mode A wondrous new way to experience Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! Discover filmmaking secrets, spell incantations, magical creatures and artifacts and more in this enchanting collection of fun activities and curiosities. Test your knowledge with the Hogwarts Trivia Challenge, and let the magic begin! Here's a look at the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available only at Best Buy in the U.S.: But that's not all - if you've been waiting to get these films on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Warner Brothers is giving fans a nice big deluxe Collector's Edition set of all 8 films on November 2nd with some pretty fancy packaging to occupy all that remains of your shelf space: Included are all 8 films on 4K and Blu-ray, A Hogwarts Express replica ticket, and a 32-Page behind-the-scenes booklet. The discs and the films are essentially all the same as before except for the "Magical Movie Mode" for Sorcerer's Stone. On that note, this set really is for folks who haven't added this to their collections already - or unless of course, you're a really HUGE Harry Potter fan. What do you think? Worth picking up the deluxe packaging to celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic? Or are you just going to stick with the set that's already out there? Once again - thank you for your pre-orders. They really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running.Posted Wed Aug 18, 2021 at 07:46 AM PDT by: -
F9 The Fast Saga Theatrical & Directors Cut Coming to 4K & Blu-ray September 21Bring home the latest "family" film - F9: The Fast Saga Theatrical & Director's Cut on Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 9/21 We already knew this one was in the pipeline for some time, but Universal is finally making it official. Fans of the ever-expanding Accelerated and Vexed franchise have a few options to add this latest entry to their collections. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will include Dolby Atmos audio along with HDR10 and HDR10+ grading for both the 02:22:41 Theatrical Cut and the 02:29:44 Director's Cut which presumably includes more mentions of the importance of "family" with Vin Diesel glowering at people. Disc looks to be a triple-layer BD-100 disc. A SteelBook for this one will also be floating around out there if you're into collecting those. The 1080p SDR Blu-ray will also include both the Theatrical and Director's Cut of the film and also includes Dolby Atmos. F9: The Fast Saga - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray F9: The Fast Saga - 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook F9: The Fast Saga - Blu-ray September is a pretty packed tight month for new 4K and Blu-ray releases, but we don't anticipate this one getting a release date change - it's been available for pre-order from retailers for some time. On that note - Thank You for your pre-orders, they really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation alive and chugging. Below is the full Press Release from Universal: THE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN EXTENDEDDIRECTOR'S CUT COMES HOME OWN F9 —AVAILABLE WITH TWO VERSIONS OF THE MOVIE: THE THEATRICAL CUT, THE EXTENDED DIRECTOR’S CUT AND ALL-NEW BONUS CONTENTOWN IT ON DIGITAL SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 4K UHD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD SEPTEMBER 21, 2021FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Universal City, California, August 17, 2021 – The Fast family returns in the latest adrenaline-charged installment with a never-before-seen Director’s Cut of F9. The blockbuster film has generated more than $600 million worldwide and now fans can own the global box-office phenomenon that features “unbelievable, jaw-dropping action” (io9) on Digital September 7, 2021 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 21, 2021 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Featuring the original theatrical release, the Director’s Cut and more than an hour of exclusive bonus content – including a behind-the-scenes look at the gravity-defying stunts and nitro-charged cars, a gag reel and even more justice for Han – fans can now add F9 to their collection to watch again and again! Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) thought he’d left his outlaw life in the rear-view mirror, but not even he can outrun the past. When his forsaken brother Jakob (John Cena, Bumblebee) unexpectedly resurfaces as an elite assassin, the crew comes back together to help Dom confront the sins of his own past and stop a world-shattering plot. Franchise veteran Justin Lin returns to the director’s seat for F9 and delivers this supercharged version of the hit film. From extended action to spectacular scenes that weren’t shown in theaters, F9: The Director’s Cut explodes with additional content that can only be experienced on home entertainment! F9 also stars returning franchise cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster and Sung Kang, with Helen Mirren and Charlize Theron. The film is directed by Justin Lin, who helmed the third, fourth, fifth and sixth installments of the series. Based on characters created by Gary Scott Thompson, the story is by Justin Lin & Alfredo Botello (consultant, Star Trek Beyond) and Daniel Casey (Kin). The screenplay is by Daniel Casey & Justin Lin. The film is produced by Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum (xXx: Return of Xander Cage), Joe Roth (Maleficent franchise), Clayton Townsend (Bridesmaids) and Samantha Vincent (xXx:Return of Xander Cage).BONUS FEATURES on 4K UHD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL: GAG REEL F9: ALL IN: The Fast family invites you to be part of the crew as they give you an intimate look at how F9 propels this epic franchise to even greater heights. This bonus feature, with more than 46 minutes of content, includes returning characters, new cast members, huge stunts, big surprises, and so much more. PRACTICALLY FAST: When it comes to stunts, it seems each film in The Fast Saga outdoes the last. In this piece, we examine how Justin Lin and his team go to great lengths to shoot as many stunts as they can in-camera and practically, giving the film an authenticity that cannot be achieved solely through visual effects or CGI. SHIFTING PRIORITIES: We first met many of these characters when The Fast and the Furious was released in 2001. In the 20+ years since, not only have the characters themselves grown and evolved, but so have the actors that portray them. Art often imitates life, and we look at how that's particularly true in F9. JUSTICE FOR HAN: Han is back! Sung Kang and Justin Lin discuss the genesis for the return of this beloved character, while the cast reveals how much it means to them to have Kang back along for the ride. A DAY ON SET WITH JUSTIN LIN: The job of a director on any movie production is huge. The job of a director on a production the scale of F9 is immeasurable. Spend a day with Justin Lin and see just how demanding it is to navigate a production day when you're the one with all the answers. JOHN CENA: SUPERCAR SUPERFAN: John Cena is a real-life car expert, and no franchise does cars like Fast. Watch John jump from exotic car to exotic car like a kid in a candy store, giving you a true fan's look at some of the rarest and most expensive automobiles in the world. FEATURE COMMENTARY (THEATRICAL AND DIRECTOR’S CUT) WITH PRODUCER/CO-WRITER/DIRECTOR JUSTIN LIN F9 will be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital. 4K Ultra HD delivers the ultimate movie watching experience. Featuring the combination of 4K resolution, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and HDR10+, which delivers incredible brightness and contrast for each scene and immersive audio for a multidimensional sound experience. Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound. Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly buy or rent. The Movies Anywhere Digital App simplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-rayTM and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere is available only in the United States. FILMMAKER: Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, with Helen Mirren with Kurt Russell and Charlize TheronMusic By: Brian TylerCostume Designer: Sanja Milkovic HaysEditors: Dylan Highsmith, Kelly Matsumoto ACE, Greg D’AuriaProduction Designer: Jan RoelfsDirector of Photography: Stephen F. Windon ACS, ASCBased on Characters Created By: Gary Scott ThompsonProduced By: Neal H. Moritz p.g.a., Vin Diesel p.g.a., Justin Lin p.g.a., Jeffrey Kirschenbaum p.g.a., Joe Roth, Clayton Townsend p.g.a., Samantha VincentStory By: Justin Lin & Alfredo Botello and Daniel CaseyScreenplay By: Daniel Casey & Justin LinDirected By: Justin Lin TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:Street Date: September 21, 2021Selection Number: 1961211331 (US) / 1961211759 (CDN)Layers: DVD 9Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and language.Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American SpanishSound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)Theatrical Run Time: 02:22:50Director’s Cut Run Time: 02:29:53 TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™: Street Date: September 21, 2021Selection Number: 1961211332 (US) / 1961211764 (CDN)Layers: BD 50Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2:39:1Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and language.Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American SpanishSound: English (Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 2.0 for bonus content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 7.1)Theatrical Run Time: 02:22:41Director’s Cut Run Time: 02:29:44 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:Street Date: September 21, 2021Selection Number: 1961211333 (US) / 1961211765 (CDN)Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and language.Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American SpanishSound: English (Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 7.1)Theatrical Run Time: 02:22:41Director’s Cut Run Time: 02:29:44Posted Tue Aug 17, 2021 at 06:28 AM PDT by: -
The Criterion Collection's Full 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray November 2021 ReleasesAfter the big news bombshell last week that The Criterion Collection would be going 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with Six Upcoming Titles we have the official November 4K Ultra HD & Blu-Ray release slate. The first thing to note is that this list for November doesn't include A Hard Day's Night, The Red Shoes, or The Piano - unless those get added at a later time, it looks like they're likely getting pushed back into December. We are for sure getting Mulholland Dr., Menace II Society, and the big Granddaddy of auteur cinema Citizen Kane - These are currently only up for pre-order on Criterion's website but we expect online retailers to have them up soon: Click the links for full details Citizen Kane The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Includes:HDR: Dolby VisionAudio: English LPCM Mono SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $59.95Also coming in a 3-Disc 1080p Blu-ray Edition Mulholland Dr. The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Includes:HDR: Dolby VisionAudio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $49.95Menace II Society The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Includes:HDR: Dolby VisionAudio: English DTS-HD MA 7.1SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $49.95Also coming in a Single-Disc 1080p Blu-ray edition In addition, fans will now get Federico Fellini's La Strada and the complete 5-Film 6-Disc set of Jet Li's iconic martial arts franchise Once Upon A Time in China to devour over the Thanksgiving holiday! La Strada The Criterion Collection Once Upon A Time In China The Complete Films That is everything we have for now - we've reached out for clarification about the other three previously announced 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray titles and if those are coming in November or have been pushed to a later date. We'll update that ASAP. Thanks for your pre-orders - they really go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running!Posted Mon Aug 16, 2021 at 10:56 AM PDT by: -
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Fires Up 4K Ultra HD October 19thParamount Pictures' latest cinematic Hasbro toy franchise entry Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins earns a Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 3-Movie Collection on October 19th, 2021 Classic 80s cartoons make for great toys but they don't always make for great movies based on said toys. In their latest attempt to make a live-action G.I. Joe movie, Paramount banked heavily one an origin story for one of the most popular characters with Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. Whether it was the lingering pandemic affecting theater attendance or just the simple fact people weren't keen on another Joe adventure - the film was hardly a flicker at the global box office leading to some doubt about any future Joe adventures. Still - I know a few G.I. Joe diehards that had a blast with it for just pure dumb fun action. If this Nicolas Cage-free Snake Eyes is in your wheelhouse, you have a few options and all are up for pre-order: A standard 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray A 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook A G.I. Joe 3-Film 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collection if you don't already own the first two films on 4K and for you folks still rocking 1080p, there's going to be a standard SDR Blu-ray and a standard SDR G.I. Joe 3-Film Collection Blu-ray Set As always dates are subject to change, but this looks to be a firm release frame for this one. Thanks for your pre-orders, they go a long way towards helping to keep our little operation going. Here's the full press release from Paramount: DISCOVER THE ORIGINS OF THE ICONIC G.I. JOE HEROIN THE ACTION-PACKED, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT ADVENTURE WATCH IT EARLY ON PREMIUM DIGITAL & ON-DEMANDAUGUST 17, 2021ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ & DVD OCTOBER 19 HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Hailed as “the origin story we’ve been waiting for” (Joe Deckelmeier, Screen Rant) and filled with stunning action, SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS arrives early for Premium Digital purchase and on Premium Video-On-Demand (PVOD) on August 17, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film will subsequently be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 19. Fans can also purchase a 4K Ultra HD Combo in a collectible SteelBook and complete their G.I. JOE movie collection with a 3-Movie giftset that includes G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, G.I. JOE: Retaliation, and SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray or Digital. The SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS Digital*, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray releases are packed with explosive special features that delve into the world of SNAKE EYES and the mysterious Arashikage clan. Discover the secrets of SNAKE EYES’ legendary sword, Morning Light, in an all-new short film exclusive to the home entertainment release. Plus, go behind-the-scenes to find out what it took to bring the iconic hero’s origin story to life, meet the fan-favorite heroes and villains of the G.I. JOE universe, dive into the elite warrior world of the Arashikage clan, and watch deleted scenes not shown in theaters. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Discs™ also boast a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, and the 4K Ultra HD disc features Dolby Vision™ high dynamic range (HDR), which delivers greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.** SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS 4K Ultra HDFans can enjoy the ultimate viewing experience with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, which includes access to a Digital copy of the film, or the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Combo, which includes an Ultra HD Disc with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and a Blu-ray Disc with Dolby Atmos, as well as access to a Digital copy. Both 4K Ultra HD offerings include the following bonus content: Morning Light: A Weapon with Stories to Tell - Discover the secrets of Snake Eyes' legendary sword, Morning Light, in this all-new short film Deleted Scenes – What you didn’t see in theaters Enter SNAKE EYES - Find out what it took to bring the iconic hero’s origin story to life A Deadly Ensemble - Meet fan-favorite heroes, villains, and new characters in the G.I. JOE franchise Arashikage - Dive into the elite ninja warrior world of the Arashikage clan SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS Blu-rayThe SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with Dolby Atmos. The Blu-ray includes access to a Digital copy of the film as well as the bonus content detailed above. SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS DVDThe DVD includes the feature film in standard definition. SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS SynopsisDiscover the origins of the iconic G.I. JOE hero, SNAKE EYES (Henry Golding), in this action-packed, edge-of-your-seat adventure. Welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir-apparent, STORM SHADOW (Andrew Koji), SNAKE EYES joins the battle against the terrorist group COBRA. Pushing him to the limits, SNAKE EYES will become the ultimate ninja warrior. But, when past secrets are revealed, his honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing everything he has been fighting for. Also starring Úrsula Corberó as BARONESS and Samara Weaving as SCARLETT.Posted Mon Aug 16, 2021 at 08:23 AM PDT by: -
The Criterion Collection Goes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray With Six Titles Starting This November!As if the 4th Quarter of 2021 wasn't already really expensive! Citizen Kane, Menace II Society, The Piano, Mulholland Dr., The Red Shoes, and A Hard Day’s Night is their opening salvo into 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray starting this November 2021 Sadly at this moment - that's ALL we know. We don't know HDR or if there will be HDR for all of the films - "select films" is a bit teasing - audio (some might get Atmos), disc specs or anything of the like. Criterion will be punching out a full announcement soon, this was just the teaser to blow our minds. As if the close of 2021 wasn't already expensive, Criterion is finally jumping into the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray game. We'd heard rumblings about a couple of these titles, but we didn't expect a full slate of new additions to the collection! Until that full announcement hits, we'll just have to sit back and speculate about what Criterion is going to bring to make these releases special. When all of that info comes in, we'll update our listings and get that good stuff out to you folks. What do you think of Criterion's first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray lineup? All winners? Or are you too tired to upgrade your collection? [UPDATE 8/16] We now have cover art and specs for Citizen Kane, Menace II Society, and Mulholland Dr. - click the links for full details - It looks like these three are the first ones to come with the other three arriving in December or later into 2022. Citizen Kane The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Includes:HDR: Dolby VisionAudio: English LPCM Mono SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $59.95 Mulholland Dr. The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Includes:HDR: Dolby VisionAudio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $49.95Menace II Society The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Includes:HDR: Dolby VisionAudio: English DTS-HD MA 7.1SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $49.95 Below is their very brief announcement The Criterion Collection today announced its first 4K Ultra HD releases, a six-film slate that includes Citizen Kane, Menace II Society, The Piano, Mulholland Dr., The Red Shoes, and A Hard Day’s Night. The first of these editions and their special features will be detailed in the November 2021 announcement next week, with others to follow in subsequent months. The most dazzling debut in cinema history, Orson Welles’s Citizen Kane was Criterion’s first laserdisc release 37 years ago. It now rejoins the library after a long absence, making its first appearance in 4K Ultra HD along with Allen and Albert Hughes riveting breakthrough, Menace II Society; Jane Campion’s Academy Award–winning The Piano, starring Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin in her breakout role; David Lynch’s Mulholland Dr., a tale of love and jealousy in the city of dreams; Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s singular Technicolor fantasia The Red Shoes; and Richard Lester’s timeless movie musical A Hard Day’s Night, which brought the Beatles’ revolutionary talent and irreverent humor to the big screen. Each title will be available in a 4K UHD+Blu-ray combo pack including a 4K UHD disc of the feature film as well as the film and its special features on Blu-ray. Select films will be presented in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos. Stay tuned for more details in the November announcement!Posted Wed Aug 11, 2021 at 10:20 AM PDT by: -
Universal Monsters Getting Solo 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBooksWho needs more SteelBooks for their 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray collection? After last week's exciting announcement of Universal Classic Monsters Icons of Horror Collection Universal is now issuing solo 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBooks for Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man exclusively at Best Buy in the United States. "But what about The Invisible Man?" you might ask. Well so far Best Buy hasn't added that one to their pre-order slate, but it should be going up soon. Germany will be getting a solo The Invisible Man SteelBook so it's just a matter of time. All disc contents are expected to be the same, but if anything changes on that end we'll update this article and our listings While we wait for The Invisible Man to make his appearance, here's a look at the individual SteelBooks we do know are coming and are now up for pre-order. I was going to pre-order the main set, but these SteelBooks are pretty classy looking - Which are you going for, Individual SteelBooks, the 4-Film Set, or are you sticking with the big Blu-ray Set? Dracula 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Frankenstein 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The Wolf Man 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook As soon as Best Buy includes The Invisible Man in their slate we'll get that listing up and add it to this article. Thanks for your pre-orders! They help keep our little operation rolling.Posted Wed Aug 11, 2021 at 02:20 AM PDT by: -
Paramount Officially Announces Scream 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray For October 19thParamount Calling Up 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Of Wes Craven's Slasher Classic Scream on October 19th We kinda already knew this was coming, it was briefly up for pre-order on Amazon before it was taken down. Now Paramount makes it official - Scream is coming 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. The film set the bar for an entire generation of slasher films on top of three sequels and a new film coming in 2022 from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Scream - 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray Now that Paramount has made things official - it's now back up for pre-order on Amazon But that's not all - a snazzy single disc 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook release is also up for pre-order on Amazon! Scream - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook We're awaiting full confirmation on HDR grade and audio - but as soon as that info is available we'll update our listings and this article ASAP. Here's Paramount's full Press Release: Do You Like Scary Movies? Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Iconic Thriller,Newly Remastered on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray™ Subversive Fan-Favorite Arrives October 19, 2021with an All-New Look at the Film’s Impact and Legacy In celebration of its 25th anniversary and just in time for Halloween, SCREAM will be released for the first time on 4K Ultra HD and in a newly remastered Blu-ray on October 19, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment. 25 years after its theatrical debut, SCREAM remains a wildly entertaining and terrifically terrifying cinematic experience. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, the film is a brilliant deconstruction of the horror genre that pays homage to the conventions of slasher films while upending them with clever twists and witty dialogue. The new SCREAM 4K Ultra HD, Limited-Edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, and Blu-ray include a brand-new look back at the film and director Wes Craven, featuring archival behind-the-scenes footage and new interviews with stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette, as well as screenwriter Kevin Williamson and the directors and other cast members from the new installment in the franchise scheduled to premiere in theaters in 2022 from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group. The discs also include access to a Digital copy of the film and the legacy bonus content detailed below: · A Bloody Legacy: Scream 25 Years Later— NEW! · Audio commentary by director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson · Production featurette · Behind the Scenes On the Scream Set Drew Barrymore · Q&A with Cast and Crew What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie? Why are People so Fascinated by Horror Films?Posted Tue Aug 10, 2021 at 11:31 AM PDT by: -
QT's Inglourious Basterds Scalping 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 12thThe world needs more Quentin Tarantino on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The delightfully wickedly hilarious and ultra-violent WWII revenge fantasy Inglourious Basterds is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 12th from Universal Home Video Inglourious Basterds - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Unfortunately, not a lot of technical information was included in the press release. So we don't know if this is getting a Dolby Vision pass, or an Atmos upgrade or anything of the like. We've reached out for clarification so as soon as we know we'll pass that info along. We do know it's coming packed with bonus features and the current planned release date of October 12th. As of now we haven't seen any hint of any retailer exclusives or SteelBook options yet, but we'll keep our eyes peeled and let you know ASAP. Here's the full Press Release from Universal: INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS BRING HOME THE STAR-STUDDED, ACTION-PACKED WAR THRILLER IN ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION QUALITY, AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE SEEN AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL ON OCTOBER 12, 2021 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYNOPSIS: Brad Pitt takes no prisoners in Quentin Tarantino's high-octane WWII revenge fantasy Inglourious Basterds. As war rages in Europe, a Nazi-scalping squad of American soldiers, known to their enemy as "The Basterds," is on a daring mission to take down the leaders of the Third Reich. OVER TWO HOURS OF BONUS CONTENT, INCLUDING: ⦁ Extended & Alternate Scenes ⦁ Roundtable Discussion with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell ⦁ The New York Times Talk ⦁ Nation’s Pride – Original Short ⦁ The Making of Nation’s Pride ⦁ The Original Inglourious Basterds ⦁ A Conversation with Rod Taylor Inglourious Basterds will be available on 4K, Blu-ray™ and Digital. ⦁ 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience. ⦁ Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound. ⦁ Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download. ⦁ The Movies Anywhere Digital App simplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-rayTM and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere is available only in the United States. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS FILMMAKERS: Actors: Brad Pitt (Lt. Aldo Raine), Melanie Laurent (Shosanna), Christoph Waltz (Col. Hans Landa), Michael Fassbender (Lt. Archie Hicox), Eli Roth (Sgt. Donny Donowitz), Diane Kruger (Bridget von Hammersmark), Daniel Bruhl (Fredrick Zoller), Til Schweiger (Sgt. Hugo Stiglitz) Director: Quentin Tarantino Producer: Lawrence Bender Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino Director of Photography: Robert Richardson Film Editor: Sally Menke Sound Editor: Wylie StatemanPosted Tue Aug 10, 2021 at 07:12 AM PDT by:
