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Arrow Announces and Details September 2024 4K UHD and Blu-ray TitlesArrow Video's September 2024 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray lineup includes The Chronicles of Riddick (4K & Blu-ray), The Threat on Blu-ray, Torso on 4K UHD Blu-ray with an Arrow store exclusive slipcover version, Friday the 13th (2009) on 4K UHD Blu-ray, and the UK only Love, Death & Apocalypse: Three Films by Álex de la Iglesia in 4K UHD & Blu-ray. Did you hope to save some cash in September? Well, the bad news is you might want to check the couch cushions because Arrow is making sure we need to scrounge up all the spare change we can find! The Chronicles of Riddick - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Arrow Limited Edition) Following the sleeper success of their breakthrough sci-fi/horror smash Pitch Black, writer-director David Twohy and star Vin Diesel reunited for 2004’s action-packed The Chronicles of Riddick, an expansive and ambitious sequel that took their eponymous antihero to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Riddick (Diesel) is an intergalactic fugitive whose dark past catches up with him when he is lured out of hiding by Imam (Keith David, The Thing), another survivor of the planet of horrors they barely escaped from five years earlier. Now out of the shadows, Riddick is identified by an ethereal emissary (Academy Award winner Dame Judi Dench) as the descendant of an ancient race of warriors who may be the universe’s last hope against the Necromongers, an evil army of fanatics intent on bending the world to their will. As enemies close in on all sides, including the ruthless Lord Marshal (Colm Feore, Thor) and his scheming lieutenant Vaako (Karl Urban, The Boys), Riddick finds himself a reluctant saviour of the cosmos, with only his razor-sharp wits and cunning killer instinct standing in the way of total annihilation. At long last, Twohy and Diesel’s hard-hitting outer-space epic has been restored in glorious 4K, with hours of incisive bonus features exploring every detail of this densely-constructed and masterfully-executed mythology. 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restorations by Arrow Films of the Theatrical and Director's Cuts of the film, approved by David Twohy Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio on both cuts, plus remixed Dolby Atmos for the Theatrical Cut Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Dan Mumford Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Walter Chaw, original production notes and the ‘Chronicles Compendium’, an overview of the characters and planets featured in the film DISC ONE 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Theatrical Cut from the original negative Ambition on Another Scale: Chronicling a Blockbuster Sequel, a brand-new feature-length documentary on the film, featuring interviews with interviews with writer-director David Twohy, actors Keith David and Linus Roache, storyboard artist Brian Murray, concept artist Matt Codd, miniature effects artist Ian Hunter and digital matte artist Dylan Cole Realizing Riddick, a new interview with Twohy on the creation of the character Back to Black, a new interview with Murray on his continuing work within the Riddick saga Chronicles of a Cult Film Celebrity, a new interview with David on the role of Imam Theatrical trailers DISC TWO 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Director’s Cut Archive audio commentary by David Twohy and Vin Diesel Archive audio commentary by Twohy and co-stars Karl Urban and Alexa Davelos Archive introduction by Twohy Creation of New Mecca, an archive featurette focusing on the world and characters of Helion Prime Riddick Rises, an archive featurette focusing on the prison planet of Crematoria Keep What You Kill, an archive featurette focusing on the world of the Necromongers Visual Effects Revealed, an archive featurette focusing on the VFX Interactive Production Calendar, a series of short, candid videos filmed throughout shooting Production Vignettes, a series of short behind-the-scenes segments Three deleted scenes Virtual Guide to the Chronicles of Riddick, a series of short animated segments explaining the world of the film Toombs’ Chase Log, a short film narrated by Nick Chinlund in character A guided tour of the set by Vin Diesel, along with 360-degree panoramic views of eight sets from the film On-set interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Dench, Urban, Colm Feore, Alexa Davelos, Thandie Newton and producer Scott Kroopf Promotional interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Newton, Urban, Davelos and Feore Easter egg DISC THREE (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE) 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Theatrical Cut in the alternate 1.78:1 aspect ratio Escape from Butcher Bay, a compilation of cutscenes from the acclaimed tie-in video game The Lowdown, a television special produced to promote the film’s original release The Chronicles of Riddick (Arrow Limited Edition) LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restorations by Arrow Films of the Theatrical and Director's Cuts of the film, approved by David Twohy Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio on both cuts, plus remixed Dolby Atmos for the Theatrical Cut Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Dan Mumford Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Walter Chaw, original production notes and the ‘Chronicles Compendium’, an overview of the characters and planets featured in the film DISC ONE High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Theatrical Cut from the original negative Ambition on Another Scale: Chronicling a Blockbuster Sequel, a brand-new feature-length documentary on the film, featuring interviews with interviews with writer-director David Twohy, actors Keith David and Linus Roache, storyboard artist Brian Murray, concept artist Matt Codd, miniature effects artist Ian Hunter and digital matte artist Dylan Cole Realizing Riddick, a new interview with Twohy on the creation of the character Back to Black, a new interview with Murray on his continuing work within the Riddick saga Chronicles of a Cult Film Celebrity, a new interview with David on the role of Imam Theatrical trailers DISC TWO High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Director’s Cut Archive audio commentary by David Twohy and Vin Diesel Archive audio commentary by Twohy and co-stars Karl Urban and Alexa Davelos Archive introduction by Twohy Creation of New Mecca, an archive featurette focusing on the world and characters of Helion Prime Riddick Rises, an archive featurette focusing on the prison planet of Crematoria Keep What You Kill, an archive featurette focusing on the world of the Necromongers Visual Effects Revealed, an archive featurette focusing on the VFX Interactive Production Calendar, a series of short, candid videos filmed throughout shooting Production Vignettes, a series of short behind-the-scenes segments Three deleted scenes Virtual Guide to the Chronicles of Riddick, a series of short animated segments explaining the world of the film Toombs’ Chase Log, a short film narrated by Nick Chinlund in character A guided tour of the set by Vin Diesel, along with 360-degree panoramic views of eight sets from the film On-set interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Dench, Urban, Colm Feore, Alexa Davelos, Thandie Newton and producer Scott Kroopf Promotional interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Newton, Urban, Davelos and Feore Easter egg DISC THREE (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE) High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Theatrical Cut in the alternate 1.78:1 aspect ratio Escape from Butcher Bay, a compilation of cutscenes from the acclaimed tie-in video game The Lowdown, a television special produced to promote the film’s original release The Threat (Arrow Limited Edition) IMPRISONED IN HIS OWN HOME! The Threat is a gritty crime drama in the vein of Kurosawa’s High and Low, set against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing Japan that has left many of its citizens behind. Misawa (Rentar? Mikuni, Fugitive from the Past, Vengeance is Mine) appears to lead a charmed life, the very model of Japan’s post-war economic miracle. His position as the account manager of a prestigious advertising agency is enough to pay the mortgage on the spacious modern house he shares with his wife (Masumi Harukawa, Intentions of Murder) and their two young boys, kitted out with all the latest mod-cons. Then one day, the fragility of his existence is revealed when two violent jail-breakers turn up on his doorstep seeking refuge and threatening to embroil Misawa in their criminal activities. Arrow Video presents this little-seen early masterpiece from Kinji Fukasaku, the future director of Battles Without Honor and Humanity and Battle Royale, for the very first time outside of its own country in a stunning new transfer. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional newly translated English subtitles Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film expert Tom Mes Warning Warning Danger Danger, a brand new 20-minute video appreciation by critic and Japanese film specialist Mark Schilling Original theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Hayley Scanlon Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella Torso - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Arrow Limited Edition) Torso - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Arrow Store Exclusive Limited Edition) A talented and versatile journeyman, director Sergio Martino (The Case of the Scorpion’s Tail, Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key) lent his talents to multiple genres across his long and varied career, but is undoubtedly best known for his giallo thrillers from the early 70s. Among the most highly acclaimed of these, 1973’s Torso revels in the genre’s time-honored traditions while simultaneously laying the groundwork for the modern slasher movie. A sex maniac is prowling the streets of Perugia, targeting the picturesque university town’s female students. Alarmed at the plummeting life expectancy of the student body, Jane (Suzy Kendall, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage) and her three friends elope to a secluded country villa – only to discover that, far from having left the terror behind, they’ve brought it with them! Also known as Carnal Violence, Torso was released in Italy towards the end of the giallo boom before enjoying a second life on the American grindhouse circuit. Co-starring Tina Aumont (Salon Kitty) and Luc Merenda (The Violent Professionals), the film finds its director at the top of his game, delivering copious levels of violence, sleaze, and one of the tensest cat-and-mouse games ever committed to celluloid! 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the 94-minute Italian and 90-minute English-language export versions of the film Restored original lossless Italian and English mono soundtracks* Original Italian and English front and end titles and insert shots Optional English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack Audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author of All the Colours of Sergio Martino All the Colors of Terror – interview with co-writer/director Sergio Martino The Discreet Charm of the Genre – interview with actor Luc Merenda Dial S for Suspense – interview with co-writer Ernesto Gastaldi Women in Blood – interview with filmmaker Federica Martino, daughter of Sergio Martino Saturating the Screen – interview with Mikel J. Koven, author of La Dolce Morte: Vernacular Cinema and the Italian Giallo Film 2017 Abertoir International Horror Festival Q&A with Sergio Martino Alternate opening and closing credits from the US release Italian and English theatrical trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Adrian Smith and Howard Hughes * The English audio track on the original, longer cut has some portions of English audio missing. English audio for these sections was either never recorded or has been lost. As such, these sequences are presented with Italian audio, subtitled in English. Friday the 13th (2009) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Arrow Limited Edition) In 2003, director Marcus Nispel made a lasting impression on horror fans with his box-office-topping remake The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Six years later, he turned his camera to another slasher icon, none other than the hulking masked killer Jason Voorhees, in his gore-soaked remake of Friday the 13th. A group of oblivious teenagers choose Camp Crystal Lake as the destination for a weekend getaway. Among them, the young Clay Miller (Jared Padalecki, Supernatural) is not looking for fun and frolics, but for his sister Whitney who disappeared around the lake six weeks earlier. The trip turns into a waking nightmare as the bloodthirsty Jason emerges from the shadows, wielding a deadly machete and out for blood. Cut off from civilization, these youths discover too late that Crystal Lake bears the scars of a violent past as they uncover the terrifying events that spurred the masked killer’s quest for violent vengeance. Nispel’s taut direction and the stunning cinematography by Daniel Pearl – whose credits include the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre as well as the remake – bring a fresh and terrifying new perspective to the infamous hockeymasked maniac, sure to bring chills and thrills to even hardened horror veterans! 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Two cuts of the film, the Theatrical Cut (97 mins) and the extended Killer Cut (105 mins) Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin Limited edition Greetings from Crystal Lake Postcard Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Matt Konopka and Alexandra West Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin DISC ONE: THEATRICAL CUT 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Theatrical Cut Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio sound Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by director Marcus Nispel Brand new audio commentary by writers Mark Swift and Damian Shannon Brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel Brand new interview with writers Mark Swift and Damian Shannon Brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl A Killer New Beginning, an exclusive video essay about why horror fans shouldn’t fear remakes, what 2009’s Friday the 13th remake gets right, and why the film serves as a perfect template for future franchise remakes by film critic Matt Donato Excerpts from the Terror Trivia Track The Rebirth of Jason Voorhees archival featurette Hacking Back / Slashing Forward archival featurette The 7 Best Kills archival featurette Deleted scenes Original teaser, trailer and TV spots Electronic press kit Image gallery DISC TWO: KILLER CUT 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Killer Cut Original 5.1 DTSHD Master Audio sound Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by film critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson Love, Death & Apocalypse: Three Films by Álex de la Iglesia - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Arrow Limited Edition) (UK Import) Outrageous, absurdist, grotesque! Often hilarious, always stylish, and utterly unpredictable, the films of Spanish director Álex de la Iglesia are an exhilarating shock to the cinematic system. Produced by legendary provocateur Pedro Almodóvar, de la Iglesia’s debut feature Acción Mutante is a violent sci-fi black comedy set in a post-apocalyptic world where attractive people hold all the power and a terrorist group, who see themselves as mutants, take arms to rid the world of their superficial oppressors. With his second feature, The Day of the Beast (El día de la bestia) de la Iglesia delivered one of the greatest horror comedies of all time as a Catholic priest joins forces with a heavy metal fan, and the host of a popular occult TV show to kill the Antichrist on Christmas Eve. A critical and commercial success around the world, The Day of the Beast paved the way for gonzo action-crime-horror Perdita Durango, (aka Dance with the Devil) a Spanish-US-Mexican co-production based on a novel by Barry Gifford (author of Wild at Heart). Starring Rosie Perez (Do the Right Thing), a then little known Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) and James Gandolfini (The Sopranos), Perdita Durango is a twisted tale of love, guns, drugs, voodoo ceremonies, and refrigerated foetuses... Making their UK debut on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a wealth of new and archival extras, Arrow Video welcomes you to the delirious, diabolical and demented world of Álex de la Iglesia. Not for the faint of heart! 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentations of all three films in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original lossless Spanish stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos audio options for Acción Mutante Original lossless Spanish and English stereo 2.0, and Spanish 5.1 audio options for The Day of the Beast Original lossless English stereo 2.0, and English and Spanish 5.1 audio options for Perdita Durango Optional English subtitles for all three films Double-sided fold-out posters for all three films 9 postcard-sized reproduction art cards Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film critics Kat Ellinger, Xavier Aldana Reyes and Valeria Villegas Lindvall Limited Edition Deluxe packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Heather Vaughan DISC ONE: ACCIÓN MUTANTE Brand new audio commentary by film scholars Xavier Aldana Reyes and Kat Ellinger Archive audio commentary with director Álex de la Iglesia, writer Jorge Guerricaechevarría, producer Esther García, and production designers José Luis Arrizabalaga and Biaffra Brand new appreciation of director Álex de la Iglesia by film scholar José Arroyo Well-Done Baloney, an archive interview with director Álex de la Iglesia Bad Blood Costumbrism, an archive interview with writer Jorge Guerricaechevarría The F*cking Boss, an archive interview with actor Antonio Resines Some Crazy Sh*t, an archive interview with production designers José Luis Arrizabalaga and Biaffra Litres of Blood... Wonderful!, an archive interview with special effects artist Raúl Romanillos Archive interview with director Álex de la Iglesia Vintage “Making Of” featurette Behind the scenes Storyboards Music video Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC TWO: THE DAY OF THE BEAST Brand new audio commentary by film scholar Shelagh Rowan-Legg Clean Up Madrid, a brand new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Heirs of the Beast, an archive feature-length documentary Antichrist Superstar, an archive interview with director Álex de la Iglesia The Man Who Saved the World, an archive interview with actor Armando De Razza Beauty and the Beast, an archive interview with actor Maria Grazia Cucinotta Shooting the Beast, an archive interview with director of photography Flavio Martínez Labiano Mirindas Asesinas, a 1990 short film by Álex de la Iglesia Theatrical trailers Image gallery DISC THREE: PERDITA DURANGO Brand new audio commentary by film critic Valeria Villegas Lindvall On the Border, an archive interview with director Álex de la Iglesia Writing Perdita Durango, an archive interview with writer Barry Gifford Dancing with the Devil, an archive appraisal by film scholar Dr Rebekah McKendry Narcosatanicos: Perdita Durango and the Matamoros Cult, an archive interview with Abraham Castillo Flores and Cauldron of Blood author Jim Schutze Canciones de Amor Maldito: The Music of Perdita Durango, an archive interview with composer Simon Boswell Shooting Perdita Durango, an archive interview with director of photography Flavio Martínez Labiano Theatrical trailers Image galleryPosted Fri Jun 28, 2024 at 08:28 AM PDT by: -
HBO's 'Succession: The Complete Series' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray August 13thWarner Brothers has just announced that a boxed set containing all 39 episodes of the Emmy Award-winning series Succession will be available on Blu-ray on August 13. Pre-Orders are now up. The series stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, and Fisher Stevens, and was created by Jesse Armstrong. During the show's four-season run, it was nominated for 75 Emmys and winning 19 - including Outstanding Drama Series three times (2020, 2022, 2023) and was honored at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Power, politics, money...it’s all in the family in this provocative, satirical series about a highly dysfunctional dynasty. When the aging patriarch of one of the world’s largest media conglomerates considers retirement, his family members position themselves for a takeover. But tensions rise as corporate battles threaten to turn into a family civil war in this sharp, scathing, binge-worthy series.. Succession: The Complete Series - Blu-ray Bonus features include Inside the Episode featurettes, Character Recaps, Cast and Crew Interviews and more! You can pre-order Succession: The Complete Series on Blu-ray now and included below is the press announcement: Succession: The Complete Series All 39 Episodes From The Emmy® Award Winning Series Will Be Available To Purchase On Blu-ray August 13, 2024 #Succession BURBANK, CA (June 27, 2023) – Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be newly releasing Succession: The Complete Series on Blu-ray. Get ready to binge on all 39 episodes from HBO’s Emmy® award-winning original series, along with all the previously released special features. The brilliant high-stakes drama following the Roy Family and their quest for power will be available to purchase online on August 13. Pre-order your copy today. Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, and Fisher Stevens. The series was created by Jesse Armstrong; executive produced by Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy, and Will Ferrell. Jesse Armstrong served as showrunner. Succession earned an impressive 75 Emmy® nominations and 19 wins over its four-season run. The series achieved a remarkable streak, being nominated for Outstanding Drama Series throughout all four seasons and securing the Emmy® win three times (2020, 2022, 2023). In its fourth and final season, Succession dominated the Emmy® field with 27 nominations and secured six wins, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor, and Outstanding Lead Actress. The season also set a new record for Golden Globe TV award nominations with nine total and winning four, including Best Television Series (Drama) — its third win in that category. Further adding to its accolades, Succession was honored at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. SYNOPSIS: Power, politics, money...it’s all in the family in this provocative, satirical series about a highly dysfunctional dynasty. When the aging patriarch of one of the world’s largest media conglomerates considers retirement, his family members position themselves for a takeover. But tensions rise as corporate battles threaten to turn into a family civil war in this sharp, scathing, binge-worthy series. Pricing and series information: Succession: The Complete Series Includes all 39 episodes from all four seasons, plus over 20 bonus features including Inside the Episode featurettes, Character Recaps, Cast and Crew Interviews and more! PRODUCT Blu-ray Audio: English SDH Subtitles: English Running Time: 2,340 minutes Rated: TV-MA About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.Posted Thu Jun 27, 2024 at 02:12 PM PDT by: -
Unobstructed View Unleashes Caligula: The Ultimate Cut Limited Numbered 4K UHD & Blu-ray on 9/17Unobstructed View is bringing Tinto Brass' newly restored 'Caligula: The Ultimate Cut' - the scene-by-scene reconfiguration of the controversial epic chronicling the Roman Empire’s most debauched emperor for a limited numbered 4K UHD Blu-ray release. “We have been waiting for the right vehicle with which to amp up our US game and this film is it - notorious, rare and collectible,” says UV’s founder and President Jonathan Gross, who licensed UV’s rights from Drafthouse Films. “We are thrilled that Drafthouse Films has chosen to work with us. We are also thrilled to have Diabolik on board because they are a leading provider of curated home entertainment.” Tormented by the murder of his family, the young, wary Caligula (Malcolm McDowell) eliminates his devious adoptive grandfather Tiberius (Peter O'Toole) and seizes control of the declining Roman Empire as it descends into a spiral of depravity, destruction and madness. Restoring the complete performances of McDowell and O'Toole along with fellow film legends Helen Mirren and John Gielgud, this extensive reconstruction of the notorious 1980 spectacle, based on the original narrative as conceived by writer Gore Vidal, had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Showcasing the sumptuous costume designs of two-time Oscar winner Danilo Donati (Fellini's Cassanova; Romeo & Juliet), CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT features an entirely new score by Troy Sterling Nies, as well as a new animated title sequence by graphic artist Dave McKean (Arkham Asylum, The Sandman). Select one nurse through available on . Caligula: The Ultimate Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Caligula: The Ultimate Cut - Blu-ray You can pre-order Caligula: The Ultimate Cut now and included below is the press announcement: Unobstructed View to ReleaseCaligula: The Ultimate CutThe Ultimate Cut and 4K RestorationNew Edit of the infamous 1980 original produced by Penthouse’s Bob Guccione.Premiered at Cannes 2023---Limited Edition Numbered UHD Boxed Set, Two-Disc Blu-ray Set and a DVD version Available September 17, 2024 | VOD release October 18, 2024 For Immediate Release Canadian based distributor Unobstructed View has acquired the North American disc rights and all Canadian rights to Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, which premiered at Cannes last year as a completely new edit of the infamous 1980 original produced by Penthouse’s Bob Guccione. The only place to experience The Ultimate Cut and a 4K restoration of the original 1980 theatrical version will be on a limited edition numbered UHD Boxed Set available on Unobstructed View's company’s e-commerce site. U.S. based customers will have the added option to purchase from a small allotment on Diabolik.com. Releasing concurrently will be an additional Two-Disc Blu-ray set and a DVD version, with the Blu Ray including the restored original. Caligula: The Ultimate CutStreet Date: September 17, 2024.VOD: October 18, 2024. Caligula: The Ultimate Cut is a scene-by-scene reconfiguration of Tinto Brass’ controversial somewhat raunchy epic chronicling the Roman Empire’s most debauched emperor, starring Malcolm McDowell, Peter O’Toole and Helen Mirren. Among the new bonus features is a commentary from Ultimate Cut producer Thomas Negovan and editor Aaron Shaps. It is scheduled for theaters across North America on August 16 with Drafthouse Films handling US theatrical distribution. It will be screened in major markets across Canada in limited release. The four-disc UHD set is loaded with new and original bonus features and includes a CD of The Ultimate Cut’s soundtrack. “We have been waiting for the right vehicle with which to amp up our US game and this film is it - notorious, rare and collectible,” says UV’s founder and President Jonathan Gross, who licensed UV’s rights from Drafthouse Films. “We are thrilled that Drafthouse Films has chosen to work with us. We are also thrilled to have Diabolik on board because they are a leading provider of curated home entertainment.” Toronto-based Unobstructed View celebrated their 30th year in business last year. Their noteworthy history of US disc releases includes the Portlandia TV series, the Richard Lewis retrospective Bundle Of Nerves and the sports docs Facing Nolan and Rowdy.UV recently added former Kino Lorber Senior VP of Sales Alan Fergurson as a consultant to further help consolidate and grow UV’s US business. Says Gross, “Alan brings a lot to the table. We are honored to have a first ballot home entertainment hall-of-famer with us.” Synopsis:Tormented by the murder of his family, the young, wary Caligula (Malcolm McDowell) eliminates his devious adoptive grandfather Tiberius (Peter O'Toole) and seizes control of the declining Roman Empire as it descends into a spiral of depravity, destruction and madness. Restoring the complete performances of McDowell and O'Toole along with fellow film legends Helen Mirren and John Gielgud, this extensive reconstruction of the notorious 1980 spectacle, based on the original narrative as conceived by writer Gore Vidal, had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Showcasing the sumptuous costume designs of two-time Oscar winner Danilo Donati (Fellini's Cassanova; Romeo & Juliet), CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT features an entirely new score by Troy Sterling Nies, as well as a new animated title sequence by graphic artist Dave McKean (Arkham Asylum, The Sandman).Extras/Pricing/UPC Codes: CALIGULA THE ULTIMATE CUT 4 DISC COLLection (2 UHD +1 BD + 1 CD) LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION SRP: 59.98. UPC: 778854240896 Disc 1: The Ultimate Cut Caligula: The Ultimate CutCannes 2023 TeaserEnglish Closed CaptionsFrench Canadian SubtitlesAudio Commentary with editor Aaron Shaps and producer and reconstructionist Thomas NegovanAudio Commentary with author Grant Morrison and producer and reconstructionist Thomas Negovan Disc 2: 1980 Theatrical Version Caligula: Restored Original 1980 Theatrical VersionRestored Original Theatrical TrailerEnglish Closed Captions Disc 3: Caligula: The Bonus Materials [Blu-ray] "The Orgy of Power" interview with Tinto BrassThe Making of CaligulaThe Guccione Scandal Disc 4: Audio Soundtrack [CD]Caligula: The Ultimate Cut Soundtrack CALIGULA THE ULTIMATE CUT BLURAY 2 DISC COLLECTION SRP: 39.98 UPC: 778854241091 Disc 1: The Ultimate Cut Caligula: The Ultimate CutCannes 2023 TeaserEnglish Closed CaptionsFrench Canadian SubtitlesAudio Commentary with editor Aaron Shaps and producer and reconstructionist Thomas NegovanAudio Commentary with author Grant Morrison and producer and reconstructionist Thomas Negovan Disc 2: 1980 Theatrical Version Caligula: Restored Original 1980 Theatrical VersionRestored Original Theatrical TrailerEnglish Closed CaptionsThe Guccione Scandal CALIGULA THE ULTIMATE CUT DVD SRP: 29.98 UPC: 778854241190 Caligula: The Ultimate CutCannes 2023 TeaserEnglish Closed CaptionsFrench Canadian SubtitlesAudio Commentary with editor Aaron Shaps and producer and reconstructionist Thomas NegovanAudio Commentary with author Grant Morrison and producer and reconstructionist Thomas NegovanPosted Wed Jun 26, 2024 at 12:31 PM PDT by: -
The Strangers: Chapter 1 Comes Knocking with a 4K UHD, 4K SteelBook, and Blu-ray on July 23Lionsgate is preparing Renny Harlin's horror flick The Strangers: Chapter 1 for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on July 23. The SteelBook is exclusive to Walmart and Digital will be available on July 16. Directed by Cliffhanger's Renny Harlan, the movie stars Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez and is based on The Strangers by Bryan Bertino. The Blu-ray and the 4K editions for the film include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and the 4K UHDs will be presented in Dolby Vision. After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1, the chilling first entry of this horror feature-film series from master director Renny Harlin. The Strangers: Chapter 1 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Strangers: Chapter 1 - Blu-ray The Strangers: Chapter 1 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] Title Copyright: The Strangers - Chapter 1 © 2024 Strangers Franchise Productions I, LLC & Hasbula Productions, AIE. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: New Release Closed-Captioned: No Subtitles: Spanish, French, English SDH 4K Format: Dolby Vision, 2160p High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation DVD Format: 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation 4K Audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, English Descriptive Audio (AD-DVS) Blu-ray Audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, English Descriptive Audio (AD-DVS) DVD Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, English Descriptive Audio (AD-DVS) 4K SRP: $42.99 Blu-ray SRP: $39.99 DVD SRP: $29.96 4K / Blu-ray / DVD Special Features: Audio Commentary with Producer Courtney Solomon and Actress Madelaine Petsch Reimagining a Classic: Making THE STRANGERS — CHAPTER 1 A Hostile Environment: The Visual Design of THE STRANGERS — CHAPTER 1 Theatrical TrailerPosted Tue Jun 25, 2024 at 03:47 PM PDT by: -
Lionsgate and Bloody Disgusting Terrorize Us With NEW Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray SteelBooks 8/20The best part of summer ending is we get closer to the Halloween season and the glut of amazing Horror movie releases coming to disc. Not to miss a beat, Lionsgate is teaming up with Bloody Disgusting to unleash a series of new Walmart-exclusive Blu-ray SteelBooks including first-time domestic disc releases of Wolf Creek and Hannibal Rising! Bloody Disgusting is pumping the blood into summer at a Walmart near you with their exclusive SteelBooks®, arriving on Blu-ray™ + Digital on August 20 from Lionsgate. Each frightful SteelBook® brings these iconic horror titles back with a new look and artwork created by the artist Bond. The featured titles include Wolf Creek, Leatherface, Sinister, Texas Chainsaw, You’re Next, I Spit on Your Grave, and Hannibal Rising, all for the suggested retail price of $24.99 individually. Terror has never looked more frightening with The Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray™ SteelBook® collection. Available individually exclusively at Walmart, these eye-catching, specially commissioned collectible SteelBooks® contain the following fan-favorite horror films: Wolf Creek, Leatherface, Sinister, Texas Chainsaw, You’re Next, I Spit on Your Grave, and Hannibal Rising. The Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray™ SteelBooks are available to preorder now on Blu-ray™ + Digital. Wolf Creek - Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray SteelBook Leatherface - Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray SteelBook Sinister - Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray SteelBook Texas Chainsaw - Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray SteelBook You're Next - Blood Disgusting Blu-ray SteelBook I Spit On Your Grave (2010) - Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray SteelBook Hannibal Rising - Bloody Disgusting Blu-ray SteelBookPosted Tue Jun 25, 2024 at 09:10 AM PDT by: -
Paramount Cracks 'Knuckles' For A Blu-ray, LE Blu-ray SteelBook, & 4K UHD "MOD" Release on 09/10Paramount+ and SEGA of America's six-episode live-action event series Knuckles is coming to Blu-ray and limited edition Blu-ray SteelBook on September 10. Knuckles will also be available on 4K UHD "manufactured on demand". Knuckles expands the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog,” executive produced by Idris Elba, Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Jeff Fowler, John Whittington, Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi and Toru Nakahara. KNUCKLES takes place between the films SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 and follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protege and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. Featuring appearances by Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails and Tika Sumpter (Maddie), the ensemble cast also includes Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Rory McCann (Game of Thrones), Cary Elwes (Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Paul Scheer (Black Monday). This collection includes every episode along with an exclusive gag reel, and more! . Knuckles - Blu-ray Knuckles - Blu-ray SteelBook SPECIAL FEATURES Gag Reel “Meet the Cast” Featurette “Working with Knuckles” Featurette “This or That?” Featurette “Cast Impressions” Featurette The releases will also include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and can pre-order Knuckles now and included below is the press announcement: FROM THE CINEMATIC WORLD OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG KNUCKLES ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 10 ON DVD, BLU-RAY™ AND LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY™ STEELBOOK® Go Behind The Scenes With Special Features, Including An Exclusive Gag Reel and More! LOS ANGELES – June 24, 2024 – “Ridiculously funny with a ton of heart” (Ryan Leston, IGN), the six-episode live-action event series KNUCKLES arrives on DVD, Blu-ray™ and a Limited Edition Blu-ray™ Steelbook® on September 10, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The KNUCKLES DVD and Blu-ray™ feature a never-before-seen gag reel and four featurettes, including “Meet the Cast,” “Working with Knuckles,” “This or That?” and “Cast Impressions.” KNUCKLES will also be available on 4K Ultra HD™, manufactured on demand. SYNOPSIS KNUCKLES takes place between the films SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 and follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protege and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. Featuring appearances by Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails and Tika Sumpter (Maddie), the ensemble cast also includes Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Rory McCann (Game of Thrones), Cary Elwes (Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Paul Scheer (Black Monday). This collection includes every episode along with an exclusive gag reel, and more! SPECIAL FEATURES Gag Reel “Meet the Cast” Featurette “Working with Knuckles” Featurette “This or That?” Featurette “Cast Impressions” Featurette A Paramount+ Original, from Paramount Pictures and SEGA of America, KNUCKLES is the first TV series in the expanding “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog,” executive produced by Idris Elba, Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Jeff Fowler, John Whittington, Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi and Toru Nakahara. Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. 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. Specifications: Blu-ray™ Specifications: Blu-ray: 1 Disc Video: 1080p High Definition Aspect Ratio: Widescreen Audio: English Dolby Atmos; English, French & German 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3 Subtitles: English SDH, French & German DVD Specifications: DVD: 2 Discs Video: Standard Definition Aspect Ratio: Widescreen Audio: English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3 Subtitles: English SDH 4K UHD Specifications: 4K UHD: 1 Disc Audio: English Dolby Atmos; English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3 Subtitles: English SDH U.S. Rating: Not Rated Canadian Rating: G Run Time: 3:00:00 Created for Television by JOHN WHITTINGTON and TOBY ASCHER Written by JOHN WHITTINGTON (episodes 101, 102, 106) Written by BRIAN SCHACTER (episodes 103, 105) Written by JAMES MADEJSKI (episode 104) Directed by JEFF FOWLER (episode 101) Directed by GED WRIGHT (episode 102) Directed by BRANDON TROST (episode 103) Directed by JORMA TACCONE (episode 104) Directed by CAROL BANKER (episodes 105 & 106)Posted Mon Jun 24, 2024 at 05:09 PM PDT by: -
Sony's 'Tarot' Foresees Itself Coming to Blu-ray on July 9thSony is preparing to alter the fate of the future by releasing the horror film Tarot on Blu-ray on July 9 which will include a digital copy. Doesn't look like there are any plans for a 4K UHD, but who knows what the cards will hold down the road? The PG-13 horror flick is written and directed by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg and you can check out an extended preview here: When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.. Tarot BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL EXTRAS A Twist of Fate: Making the Film Circle of Friends Killer Outtakes You can pre-order Tarot on Blu-ray now and included below is Sony's press announcement: YOUR FATE IS IN THE CARDS…EXPERIENCE THE HORROR ON BLU-RAY! AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™AND DVD JULY 9 WATCH EXTENDED PREVIEW SYNOPSIS When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings. DISC DETAILS AND BONUS MATERIALSBLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL EXTRAS A Twist of Fate: Making the Film Circle of Friends Killer Outtakes Blu-ray™ & DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions. CAST AND CREW Written and Directed by: Spenser Cohen & Anna HalbergProduced by: Leslie Morgenstein, Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, Scott GlassgoldExecutive Producers: Andrew Pfeffer, Scott Strauss, Anna Halberg, Spenser CohenCast: Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika, Wolfgang Novogratz, Humberly González, Larsen Thompson, and Jacob BatalonSPECSRun Time: Approx. 92 minutesRating: PG-13 for horror violence, terror, bloody images, some strong language and drug contentBlu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • Color • Some of The Information Listed May Not Apply To Special Features.DVD: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Double au Quebec), Spanish, English Audio Description Track 5.1 Dolby Digital, French (Double au Quebec) Audio Description Track Dolby Surround • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color • Some of The Information Listed May Not Apply To Special Features. FOR MORE INFORMATION X: @SonyPicsHomeEntInstagram:@SonyPicturesHomeEntertainmentFacebook: facebook.com/SonyPicturesHomeEntertainmentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sonypictures ABOUT SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.htmlPosted Mon Jun 24, 2024 at 02:49 PM PDT by: -
Cage and Scorsese's 'Bringing out the Dead' Rescues a Paramount Presents 4K UHD & Blu-ray Release 9/17One of Martin Scorsese's wildest films of the 90s featuring a gleefully unhinged Nicolas Cage is coming to 4K UHD & Blu-ray. A notable box office miss, the film has grown something of a cult following over the years. But sadly, it's only been available on DVD. That all changes this September. While this press release was a bit vague about the specs, we do know Bringing out the Dead will debut with a new Atmos audio mix. Nothing is mentioned about the HDR grade but since this is Paramount, expect Dolby Vision as well. We'll also be getting some impressive bonus features to dig through! In the meantime, we've put in requests for more information and we'll update listings as it comes in ASAP. Bringing out the Dead - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Director Martin Scorsese’s gripping and fiery masterpiece BRINGING OUT THE DEAD celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment is marking the occasion by releasing the newly remastered film for the first time ever on both 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ on September 17, 2024. Hailed as “an ecstatic sensory experience” (San Francisco Examiner), “intense, volatile” (New York Times), and “savage and sorrowing” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), BRINGING OUT THE DEAD debuted on October 22, 1999 and marked the fourth collaboration between Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull). Nicolas Cage gives a riveting performance as a Manhattan paramedic barely clinging to sanity over the course of three chaotic nights. The film also stars Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore. Newly remastered from the original camera negative, this exceptional new release was reviewed by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Thelma Schoonmaker. Arriving as part of the Paramount Presents line, BRINGING OUT THE DEAD is presented in a must-own two-disc set that includes the film on 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos® and on Blu-ray, along with a wealth of new bonus content, including new interviews with Scorsese, Cage, Schrader, and Richardson, plus archival on-set interviews with Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore, and Marc Anthony. The release also includes access to a Digital copy of the film. New and legacy bonus content included on the Blu-ray Disc™ is detailed below. NEW Bonus Content: FILMMAKER FOCUS – MARTIN SCORSESE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD Visionary filmmaker Martin Scorsese shares stories behind the production, touching on casting, shooting in New York City, and the music and art that inspired his approach. A RUMINATION ON SALVATION – NICOLAS CAGE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD Academy Award® winner* Nicolas Cage relates tales of wild nights in New York City, his cerebral approach to his character, and his time with Scorsese prior to shooting. CEMETERY STREETS – SCREENWRITER PAUL SCHRADER ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD Legendary screenwriter Paul Schrader talks about adapting author Joe Connelly’s novel, how traveling with real paramedics informed his writing, and his creative partnership with Scorsese. CITY OF GHOSTS – CINEMATOGRAPHER ROBERT RICHARDSON ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD Frequent Scorsese collaborator and Academy Award® winning** cinematographer Robert Richardson opens up about shooting Bringing Out the Dead and how the film personally resonated with him. ON SET WITH PATRICIA ARQUETTE Actress Patricia Arquette reflects on working with Nicolas Cage, the creative openness of director Martin Scorsese, and how her own background allowed for a personal understanding of her character. ON SET WITH JOHN GOODMAN Actor John Goodman talks about the intensity of portraying a paramedic, working with Nicolas Cage, and the honor of appearing in a Martin Scorsese film. ON SET WITH VING RHAMES Actor Ving Rhames shares how Martin Scorsese’s New York City differs from his personal experience and how his character relates to Nicolas Cage’s character. ON SET WITH TOM SIZEMORE Actor Tom Sizemore celebrates the opportunity to appear in Bringing Out the Dead and reflects on how life is full of surprises. ON SET WITH MARC ANTHONY Actor Marc Anthony shares how he turned witnessing real-life hardship on the streets of New York City into an unforgettable performance. Legacy Bonus Content EXCLUSIVE CAST AND CREW INTERVIEWS THEATRICAL TRAILERS SynopsisNicolas Cage is Frank Pierce, a paramedic on the brink of madness. Patricia Arquette is the daughter of a man Frank tried to save. Together, they’ll need to confront the ghosts of the past to discover redemption among the living. The powerhouse supporting cast includes John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore. BRINGING OUT THE DEAD is rated R for gritty violent content, drug use, and language *1996, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Leaving Las Vegas **1992, Best Cinematography, JFK; 2005, Best Achievement in Cinematography, The Aviator; 2012, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Hugo This release isn't up for pre-order yet, but we expect it to be shortly. Happy collecting!Posted Mon Jun 24, 2024 at 09:20 AM PDT by: -
Are You The Discmaster? HDD's 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide, June 24 2024It would be ironic if the film Groundhog Day came out on disc this week, this is the third month in a row where at the end of the month the floodgates have opened, the dam has burst, a large dump truck drove up and dumped us with a load of discs. Yeah, it's pretty heavy! Welcome to Volume 5 Episode 4 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of June 23rd - June 29th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- Import Monday begins with a trio of titles... From Curzon, Bong Joon-ho's Memories of Murder (Limited Edition). From Arrow Video, '87 comedy/drama Withnail and I. For some reason there appears to be no Amazon UK link, but that's OK, Arrow UK should be able to fill your need here. And lastly from Warner Bros., Purple Rain. Surprisingly, there is no ultra-deluxe edition at the same time like so many other catalog Warner titles get in the UK market. The SteelBook has been pushed back to the end of July. Next, there are several new releases to get Domestic Tuesday going. First from Sony Pictures, long-awaited (by some) sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Also available as a Limited SteelBook. If you missed out on this new franchise, there's a slo the 2-Movie Collection offering as well. If you were anxious for a Walmart Exclusive, theirs is in the blu-ray category, not 4K. Next up and from LionsGate, action/war film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. There is also an Amazon Exclusive SteelBook Edition of this one too. In the short notice release (if you guessed Universal Pictures, you would be correct), action/thriller Monkey Man. Closing out New Releases for the week in this category, delayed from a couple of weeks ago, Godzilla/Kong Monsterverse 5-Film Collector's Edition. On to catalog titles and starting with David Lynch's crime/mystery Blue Velvet. Small label Celluloid Dreams offers The Case of the Bloody Iris to 4K for the first time. I did see the 'product in hand' social media post for this one, so it will be available! The Vinegar Syndrome label always has something fresh. This week standard editions (via Amazon) of China O'Brien 1 & 2, Little Darlings and Navy Seals, and limited editions only via their web site, The Sadness (Slipcover Edition SOLD OUT) and Supermarkt. The House of Seven Corpses is available via the DarkStar store, with a wider release in the future. Shout Factory this week offers us some classic John Goodman comedy with Matinee. The U.S. counterpart for Purple Rain is available just one day ofter the UK edition. There is no SteelBook slated for the U.S. market. Pair of releases from Paramount this week, South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut - 25th Anniversary Limited Edition and Team America: World Police - 20th Anniversary Limited Edition. Holy %@#%, has it been that long for both of these?!? Closing out 4K for the week, Sony Pictures breaks away Taxi Driver from the Columbia Classics Volume Two set and offers it as a Limited Edition SteelBook. The previous release within the set had Dolby Vision, so there's that factor. Blu-ray releases- Phew! You thought we had a lot of 4K titles to list, the blu-ray category is close to 100 titles. Blu-ray counterparts of the above 4K releases include Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, also available as a Walmart Exclusive SteelBook, and of course the 2 Movie Collection as well, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Monkey Man. New drama from Universal Pictures with The Boys in the Boat. In the zero notice category, a decumentary about Paul Simon titled In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon. It's Warner Archive Collection Week, titles becoming available this week include Act of Violence, The Flash: The Original Series, The Man I Love (1947), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) and The Shining Hour. Have some Sonny Chiba action with Beast Fighter (Karate Bullfighter / Karate Bearfighter) (Limited Edition) from Eureka Classics. From Janus Contemporaries, the documentary Orlando, My Political Biography. For the Criterion label, a drama titled The Underground Railroad. If you did not buy the 4K release from Paramount for War of the Worlds, they have now separated the blu-ray of When Worlds Collide as a single release. Anime highlights include (be prepared for long titles) The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far - The Complete Season, Demon Slayer - Swordsmith Village Arc (Crunchyroll Exclusive), The First Slam Dunk, I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too - The Complete Season and Oshi no Ko: Season 1 Collection. Honorable Mention: Delayed from a few weeks back, Kino Cult Label, spine number 7, Bettie Page Double Feature is available this week. Notable announcements from last week: The Criterion Collection has announced their September 2024 slate of titles. Do have a look see! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be coming to 4K and blu-ray August 27. I may be mistaken, but I believe this is where Sony takes over the disc business itself. Also on August 27, Warner Bros will be bringing The Watchers to 4K and blu-ray the same date. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Mon Jun 24, 2024 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers' Creeps Out 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray 08/27Warner Brothers has announced Ishana Night Shyamalan's directorial debut The Watchers for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 27. Digital will be available June 28. The fantasy thriller stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan and is produced by M. Night Shyamalan. The film is based on the 2022 novel by A.M. Shine. This forest isn't charted on any map. Every car breaks down at its tree line. Mina's is no different. Left stranded, she is forced into the dark woodland only to find a woman shouting, urging Mina to run to a concrete bunker. As the door slams behind her, the building is besieged by screams. Mina finds herself in a room with a wall of glass, and an electric light that activates at nightfall, when the Watchers come above ground. These creatures emerge to observe their captive humans and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn't reach the bunker in time. Afraid and trapped among strangers, Mina is desperate for answers. Who are the Watchers, and why are they keeping the humans imprisoned, keen to watch their every move.. The Watchers - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Watchers - Blu-ray The cover art has yet to be revealed, but both releases include Dolby Atmos and the following supplements: Welcome to the Show: The Making of The Watchers Creating The Watchers Constructing the Coop Ainriochtán and the Irish Fairy Folklore Deleted Scene – Lair of Love You can pre-order The Watchers now and included below is the press announcement: "Deliciously creepy” “Perfect blend of a thriller and fantasy” Joseph Deckelmeier / ScreenRant THE WATCHERS Feature Film Directorial Debut from Ishana Night Shyamalan Arrives for Premium Digital Ownership and Rental on June 28 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on August 27 Burbank, CA, June 21, 2024 – Prepare to be on the edge of your seat when Ishana Night Shyamalan’s feature film directorial debut, The Watchers, from New Line Cinema arrives for purchase and rental Digitally at home on June 28. The film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 27. From producer M. Night Shyamalan, The Watchers is written for the screen and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, and is based on the 2022 novel by A.M. Shine. On June 28, The Watchers will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango At Home, and more. On August 27, The Watchers will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. The Watchers will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. The Watchers follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers that are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night. The Watchers stars Dakota Fanning (Ripley, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Georgina Campbell (Barbarian, Suspicion), Olwen Fouéré (The Northman, The Tourist) and Oliver Finnegan (Creeped Out, Outlander). The film is produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan and Nimitt Mankad. The executive producers are Jo Homewood and Stephen Dembitzer. DIGITAL, 4K AND BLU-RAY ELEMENTS The Watchers Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Welcome to the Show: The Making of The Watchers Creating The Watchers Constructing the Coop Ainriochtán and the Irish Fairy Folklore Deleted Scene – Lair of Love BASICS Premium Digital Ownership: June 28, 2024 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: August 27, 2024 4K Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French 4K Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French BD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French DVD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French Running Time: 102 minutes Rating: PG-13 for violence, terror and some thematic elements DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD 4K UHD: ATMOS TrueHD SYNOPSIS This forest isn't charted on any map. Every car breaks down at its tree line. Mina's is no different. Left stranded, she is forced into the dark woodland only to find a woman shouting, urging Mina to run to a concrete bunker. As the door slams behind her, the building is besieged by screams. Mina finds herself in a room with a wall of glass, and an electric light that activates at nightfall, when the Watchers come above ground. These creatures emerge to observe their captive humans and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn't reach the bunker in time. Afraid and trapped among strangers, Mina is desperate for answers. Who are the Watchers, and why are they keeping the humans imprisoned, keen to watch their every move. THE CREDITS From producer M. Night Shyamalan comes The Watchers, written for the screen and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan and based on the novel by A.M. Shine. The film follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly takes her place alongside three strangers who are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night. You can’t see them, but they see everything. The Watchers stars Dakota Fanning (Ripley, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Georgina Campbell (Barbarian, Suspicion), Olwen Fouéré (The Northman, The Tourist) and Oliver Finnegan (Creeped Out, Outlander). The film is produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan and Nimitt Mankad. The executive producers are Jo Homewood and Stephen Dembitzer. Joining writer/director Shyamalan behind-the-camera are director of photography Eli Arenson (Lamb, Hospitality), production designer Ferdia Murphy (Lola, Finding You), editor Job ter Burg (Benedetta, Elle) and costume designer Frank Gallacher (Sebastian, Aftersun). The music is by Abel Korzeniowski (Till, The Nun), and the music supervisor is Susan Jacobs (Old, Cruella). New Line Cinema presents A Blinding Edge Pictures / Inimitable Pictures Production, A Film By Ishana Night Shyamalan, The Watchers. The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels, and through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.Posted Fri Jun 21, 2024 at 10:05 AM PDT by:
