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HELL FEST Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The scary slasher will be available on both formats in the new year. [/teaser] Lionsgate says Hell Fest will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on January 8. A group of friends are bound for a horror-themed Halloween event at a local amusement park — a sprawling labyrinth of rides, games, and mazes that travels the country and happens to be in town. But for one visitor, the ghoulish carnival of nightmares is not the attraction — it is a hunting ground. On the night the friends attend, a masked serial killer turns the amusement park into his own playground, terrorizing attendees while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show. As the body count and frenzied excitement of the crowd continues to rise, who will fight to survive the night? The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements on both releases will include Thrills and Kills: Making Hell Fest and the Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for Hell Fest linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under January 8.Posted Wed Nov 14, 2018 at 11:54 AM PST by: -
NIGHT SCHOOL Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish will hit both formats in January. [/teaser] Universal says Night School will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on January 1. Successful salesman Teddy Walker’s (Kevin Hart, Jumanji, Ride Along 1 & 2) life turns around after getting fired for accidentally destroying his workplace. Forced to attend night school so he can finally get his GED and find another job, Teddy soon finds himself amongst a group of misfit students, a teacher with no patience for grown up class clowns named Carrie (Tiffany Haddish, Girls Trip, Uncle Drew) and his high school nemesis-turned-principal Stewart (Taran Killam, Killing Gunther, Ted 2) who will strive to make sure he fails the course. With every rule in the book about to be broken, Teddy and his new friends find themselves in a battle of pranks and wit that you can’t simply learn in the classroom. Director Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip, Best Man franchise) brings an extravagant comedic treat with an all-star cast including Hart, Haddish, Killam, Rob Riggle (The Hangover, 21 Jump Street) and Romany Malco (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Think Like a Man series). Producers Hart and Will Packer (Ride Along franchise) bring their signature humor style to Night School, making for a wildly funny and over-the-top amusement that you cannot miss! The release will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: • Extended Cut • Gag Reel Extra Credit – NIGHT SCHOOL may be in session but between takes the cast is letting loose. Discover more behind-the-scenes hilarity in this extra credit edition Gag Reel. • Feature Commentary with Director Malcom D. LeeThe following features are only on the Blu-ray (included): • Alternate Opening • Deleted Scenes • Gag Reel – Prepare to laugh (or cry) yourself silly through this hilarious montage of behind-the-scenes antics performed by the cast of NIGHT SCHOOL. • NIGHT SCHOOL’S In Session – Ring the bell as we introduce you to NIGHT SCHOOL’s band of misfits. • Who’s the Student? Who’s the Teacher? – Fans were thrilled to see friends Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish starring in their first film together. In this piece, the comedy titans give us their backstory on how they became ride-or-die friends more than a decade ago. • Prom Night Revisited – Take a trip down memory lane as the cast of NIGHT SCHOOL looks back at their own high school proms. You'll never guess who dressed up as a famous movie character and who never made it to the dance at all. • Cap ‘n Gown ‘n Giggles – Teddy may deliver a heartfelt graduation speech, but behind the scenes cast and crew were exploding with laughter as Kevin Hart's speech turned into a full blown standup comedy show. • Making of the Dance Battle – Take a sneak peek into the dance rehearsal of the infamous prom night dance battle. • Christian Chicken – When Teddy gets a sign from the Lawd to sell precious poultry, it only makes sense that he take it global. Check out this never before seen Christian Chicken commercial that was simply too delicious to air. • Game Over – Our favorite misfit, Teddy may be the class clown but he’s not fooling the ladies who keep him in check. Watch as Kevin Hart joins castmates Yvonne Orji and Megalyn Echikunwoke to discuss the complicated relationship between Maya and Teddy. • Extended Performance “El Sueno” – Every prom needs a hit song and this extended version of Luis's original "El Sueno" is sure to make you swoon. You can find the latest specs for Night School linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under January 1. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 13, 2018 at 11:19 AM PST by: -
OVERLORD 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The WWII horror-thriller is now up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] Paramount's Overlord will be available in the coming months on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation. They find themselves fighting against supernatural forces, part of a Nazi experiment. No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for Overlord linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 13, 2018 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
Stanley Kubrick’s '2001: A Space Odyssey' Dated & Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray11/12/2018 UPDATE: Just in from Warners' PR agency: "There is a replication delay in finishing 2001: A Space Odyssey 4K UHD and Blu-ray product. The street date for this title is now 12/18/18." As previously reported, some of our readers were lucky and received their copies early or on time for the original 10/30/2018 street date. The rest of us (including our HDD Review screener) will have to wait a touch longer. 10/29/2018 UPDATE: And after all the delay news, some of our readers started getting their copies of 2001 over the weekend, ahead of the most recent 10/30/2018 street date. At this time, it's unclear as to what's exactly happening, but my guess is that pre-orders are being fulfilled and we won't see this title in stores until 11/20. 10/24/2018 UPDATE: [teaser]Warner Bros. has postponed Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray again.[/Teaser] Based on the 70mm restoration efforts supervised by Christopher Nolan, we've been eagerly anticipating 2001 opening the pod bay doors to 4K Dolby Vision next Tuesday. But alas, the mission is now delayed three weeks, until November 20th. If you're worried this means there's something wrong, we understand. But there's nothing to worry about. To quote the Warners' PR rep handling this release, "I've still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission." Previous: Stanley Kubrick’s dazzling, Academy Award®-winning achievement is a compelling drama of man vs. machine, a stunning meld of music and motion. Kubrick (who co-wrote the screenplay with Arthur C. Clarke) first visits our prehistoric ape-ancestry past, then leaps millennia (via one of the most mind-blowing jump cuts ever) into colonized space, and ultimately whisks astronaut Bowman (Keir Dullea) into uncharted space, perhaps even into immortality. “Open the pod bay doors, HAL.” Let an awesome journey unlike any other begin. For the first time since the original release, new 70mm prints were struck from pristine printing elements made from the original camera negative. A longtime admirer of the late American auteur, Christopher Nolan worked closely with the team at Warner Bros. Pictures throughout the mastering process. Building on the work done for the new 70mm prints, the 4K UHD with HDR presentation was mastered from the 65mm original camera negative. The 4K UHD also includes both a remixed and restored 5.1 DTS-HD master audio track, as well as the original 1968 6-track theatrical audio mix (formatted for 5.1 DTS-HD master audio). “2001 to me is the most cinematic film that has ever been made and it has been an honour and a privilege to be able to share the film with a new generation,” said Nolan. “4K UHD allows the closest recreation of viewing the original film print in your own home. Kubrick’s masterpiece was originally presented on large format film and the deeper colour palette and superior resolution comes closest to matching the original analogue presentation.” With 2001: A Space Odyssey, director Stanley Kubrick redefined the limits of filmmaking and cemented his legacy as one of the most revolutionary and influential film directors of all time. Originally released in 70mm Cinerama roadshow format on April 4, 1968, the film ignited the imaginations of critics and audiences alike and its impact continues to resonate to this day. The film was directed and produced by Kubrick and written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, inspired by Clarke’s short story “The Sentinel.” The film stars Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. An award-winning director, writer and producer, Christopher Nolan most recently earned dual Academy Award nominations, for Best Director and Best Picture, for his experiential tour-de-force Dunkirk, which in July 2017 received the largest 70mm release in the last quarter century. His diverse filmography also includes Interstellar, Inception, the blockbuster The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Prestige, and Memento, for which he received his first Oscar® nomination, for Best Original Screenplay. The 2001: A Space Odyssey 4K UHD premium packaging will be available on October 30 at the suggested retail price (SRP) of $41.99, and includes the feature film in 4K resolution with HDR, a remastered Blu-ray disc with the feature film in hi-definition, a Blu-ray disc with the special features in hi-definition, and a Digital version of the feature film. The premium packaging also includes a collectible booklet and art cards featuring iconic images from the film. In addition to being included with the 4K UHD, the remastered Blu-ray disc with the feature film in hi-definition will also be available on October 30 as a standalone product for $19.98 SRP. 4K 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 4K UHD Blu-ray disc of 2001: A Space Odyssey will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame. Supplements include: NEWLY REMASTERED HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM Audio Commentary from Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood Remastered Blu-ray with Commentary from Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood The Making of a Myth Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 2001: A Space Odyssey – A Look Behind the Future What Is Out There? 2001: FX and Early Conceptual Artwork Look: Stanley Kubrick! 11/27/66 Interview with Stanley Kubrick [Audio Only] Original Theatrical Trailer Premium Booklet Art Cards You can find the latest specs for 2001: A Space Odyssey - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 30. 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PHILADELPHIA 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Detailed and Return to Theaters[teaser]Jonathan Demme's 1993 drama starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington hitting 4K UHD in November has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is preparing Philadelphia for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on November 27. Hailed as a landmark film that dazzles with deep emotion and exceptional acting, Philadelphia starsTom Hanks and Denzel Washington as two competing lawyers who join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. And as their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries. In conjunction with the new 4K UHD release, Philadelphia is returning to theaters through Sony Pictures Releasing in more than 10 markets on December 1 in honor of World AIDS Day. The theaters will include the new short featurette, “The Last Mile,” presented by (RED) and The Coca-Cola Company, which highlights progress made since the release of Philadelphia and the work remaining in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Philadelphia will play in the following theaters: • Atlanta, GA – Regal Atlantic Station • Boston, MA – AMC Boston Commons • Chicago, IL – AMC River East • Dallas, TX – AMC NorthPark, Dallas • Houston, TX - AMC Gulf Pointe, Houston • Los Angeles, CA – AMC Burbank 16 • Miami, FL – Regal South Beach Miami • New York, NY – Regal Union Square • Philadelphia, PA – AMC Neshaminy • San Francisco, CA – AMC Metreon • Washington, DC – Regal Gallery Place • Toronto, Canada—Cineplex Cinemas, Yonge-Dundas The release will include High Dynamic Range, Dolby Atmos audio and supplements include: • ALL-NEW: Featurette Teaser from (RED) and Coca-Cola® – featuring new interviews with Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Mary Steenburgen • Commentary with Director Jonathan Demme and Screenwriter Ron Nyswaner • Deleted Scenes • Music Video for the Academy Award®-Winning Original Song “Streets of Philadelphia,” Performed by Bruce Springsteen • “People Like Us: Making Philadelphia” Documentary • “One Foot on a Banana Peel, the Other Foot in the Grave” Documentary • Courthouse Protest Footage and Interviews • Joe Miller’s Macready & Shilts Legal Services TV Spot • Original Making-of Featurette • Theatrical Trailer You can find the latest specs for Philadelphia - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 27. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 9, 2018 at 10:19 AM PST by: -
DR. SEUSS' THE GRINCH 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray Pre-Orders Up[teaser]The latest re-imagining of the Dr. Seuss classic is already up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] Universal's Dr. Seuss' The Grinch is already up for pre-orders on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray. For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures presents The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for Dr. Seuss' The Grinch linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 9, 2018 at 09:53 AM PST by: -
Correction: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Announced for 4K Ultra HD (Digital Only)[teaser]Frank Capra's classic holiday film will be hitting 4K with a new remaster this month. [/teaser] Paramount is preparing It's a Wonderful Life for 4K Ultra HD (digital only) on November 20. George Bailey is a small-town man whose life seems so desperate he contemplates suicide. He had always wanted to leave Bedford Falls to see the world, but circumstances and his own good heart have led him to stay. He sacrficed his education for his brother's, kept the family-run savings and loan afloat, protected the town from the avarice of the greedy banker Mr. Potter, and married his childhood sweetheart. As he prepares to jump from a bridge, his guardian angel intercedes, showing him what life would have become for the residents of Bedford Falls if he had never lived. The studio spent over a year painstakingly restoring this treasured film, using the original nitrate negative along with two fine grain masters made in the 1940s. Each element was carefully scanned using the very latest technology to both preserve the delicate negative and create the best possible digital image. Fortunately, 13 of the 14 reels of the original negative survived, but portions had begun to deteriorate so the best image was selected from one of the three original sources on a shot-by-shot basis. The result is a more vibrant and detail-rich picture than has ever been available before. The release will also include new interviews with contemporary filmmakers and restoration experts about the movie’s extraordinary sound, music, cinematography and visual effects, as well as the meticulous process of preserving and revitalizing this iconic masterpiece. You can find the latest specs for It's a Wonderful Life - 4K Ultra HD linked from our 4K Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 20.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2018 at 03:59 PM PST by: -
STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 2 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Now Available Exclusively at Target[teaser]The second season of the hit Netflix series is now available on both formats only at Target. [/teaser] Stranger Things: Season 2 has appeared from the Upside Down on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 6 only at Target stores. The Upside Down is back and things keep getting stranger in Season 2 of the beloved series, Stranger Things. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with this nostalgic Collector’s Edition designed to look like an old rental tape. This binge worthy show will have you on the edge of your seat as you head back to Hawkins as things are not as normal as they might seem. Both releases have collectible VHS packaging. You can find the latest specs for Stranger Things: Season 2 linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under November 6. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 7, 2018 at 10:11 AM PST by: -
OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary narrated by Kate Winslet will hit the 4K format in January. [/teaser] BBC is preparing Oceans: Our Blue Planet for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 22. Narrated by Kate Winslet, Oceans: Our Blue Planet takes us on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean technology has allowed us to delve further into the unknown than ever before. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the spectacular stories of life beneath the waves. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for Oceans: Our Blue Planet - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 22. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 6, 2018 at 07:57 AM PST by: -
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Up For Pre-Order[teaser]Bryan Singer's Queen biopic starring Rami Malek as the enigmatic Freddie Mercury is now up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says Bohemian Rhapsody will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in the coming months. Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for Bohemian Rhapsody linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 2, 2018 at 09:19 AM PDT by:
