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Edward Zwick's Glory 35th Anniversary 4K UHD Limited Edition SteelBook Arrives on June 4Sony is getting set to release the Civil War film Glory in a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital Limited Edition SteelBook Combo Pack on June 4. Commemorate the 35th anniversary of GLORY: the heart-stopping story of the first Black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War, starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Denzel Washington, in an Academy Award®-winning performance (1989, Best Supporting Actor), is the runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts. Glory - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook Combo Pack will include a Dolby Atmos sound mix. Here's all the details: DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC: Restored from the original camera negative, presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision English Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + 2-channel surround Special Features: Visual Feature-Length Commentary Theatrical Trailer BLU-RAY DISC™ Feature presented in high definition English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio Special Features: Director’s Commentary Deleted Scenes with Commentary Virtual Civil War Battlefield Interactive Map “The True Story Continues” Documentary “The Voices of Glory” Featurette “The Making of Glory” Featurette SPECS:Run Time: Approx. 122 minutesRating: R4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:14K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible), English, French, Spanish (Castilian) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA Pre-orders for Glory - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook should be on the horizon soon. Happy Collecting!Posted Mon Feb 26, 2024 at 05:50 PM PST by: -
Book That Dentist Appointment - HDD's 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide, Feb 25, 2024With the final week of the month essentially here, March will bring us all sorts of things. An excuse to be Irish, an uptick in disc releases, major college basketball action, Spring. What does March mean for you? Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 39 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of February 25th - March 2nd, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- Before we kick off Tuesday's slate, let's look at Monday. Nope, not for imports either, but rather a new term, 'Walmart Monday.' Walmart Exclusive SteelBooks of previously released catalog titles (mostly Shout! Factory or RLJ Entertainment) all appear to have Monday street dates. That pattern is not just this week either, but coming weeks. Titles this week include Creepshow, Dragonheart, The Magnificent Seven (1960) and Platoon. Moving on to Tuesday, the new release this week is Wonka from Warner Bros. Alternately, there is also a Walmart Exclusive SteelBook available. Next and on to catalog titles, from Warner Bros., Steven Soderbergh's Contagion. Is it a drama, is it a thriller? YES. Kino Lorber has a pair of releases this week with an early Stanley Kubrick work, Fear and Desire. And, the 1957 edition of Gunfight at the O.K. Corral with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas. From Vinegar Syndrome, the general release of The Horrible Dr. Hichcock. If you want the release with the limited edition slipcase, follow the link in the description, or follow this link. Sort of echoing Dr. Hichcock, Southern Comfort also gets a standard release, with the original limited release available here. From the Vinegar Syndrome partner label Cinématographe, a well represented release of Little Darlings. Amazon is offering this special release too, so there is no need to visit VS if this is all you would like to purchase. From Criterion Collection, The Roaring Twenties. Just reading the first paragraph of David's review has me off the fence and ready to order this one. (Like the well dressed men with Tommyguns wasn't enough?) Somewhat of a double-dip, All Quiet on the Western Front now becomes available in a SteelBook. No doubt the same exact discs as the mediabook release from last March. And lastly, available Friday the BFI import of The Wages of Fear. This title was released on February 19th, but we found an Amazon US link when the Amazon UK link became unavailable for purchase. Oh-Oh, there is more. As a last 3.5 second release announcement, Universal has decided to grace us with Illumination animated title Migration for a release this week. Quack Quack! Another slow(ish) week next week. Meanwhile March 12th is going to be ridiculously busy with those James Cameron releases, more catalog titles and THREE new release titles. Blu-ray releases- Blu-ray counterparts of the above 4K releases include Wonka, available in a standard edition and as a Target Exclusive, Fear and Desire and The Roaring Twenties. Added at the last second is Migration from Universal. Now then, the blu-ray category itself looks quite busy this week. New comedy from Sony Pictures with Anyone But You. In the comedy horror department, LionsGate has Dream Scenario with Nicolas Cage. Also available this week in the Western genre, The Night They Came Home. From Searchlight Pictures, the blu-ray release of Next Goal Wins. TV on disc this week includes Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete Eighth Season and Monk: Season Four. Anime highlights this week include (gotta love the length of some of these titles) Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army: The Complete Season, Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure, Extreme Dinosaurs - Complete Series, Hand Maid May - Complete Collection and I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills - Complete Collection and Puss 'N Boots: Around the World. Collectors of Kino Lorber's Film Noir box sets can get Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XVII this week. Honorable Mention: From Radiance Films and available for the first time on blu-ray worldwide, the drama/history Allonsanfan. Friday imports available via Amazon US include both Imprint and Umbrella titles: >Black Sunday (Imprint Standard Edition) >Bluebeard (1972)(Australian Import) >Conquest of Space (Imprint Standard Edition) >Dr. Crippen (1963)(Au Import) >Drugstore Cowboy (Imprint Standard Edition) >Flesh + Blood (1985) (Australian Import) >Red Corner (1997) (Australian Import) >The Day of the Locust (Imprint Standard Edition) >The Gambler (1974) (Imprint Standard Edition) >The Hitcher (1986) (Australian Import) >Three Films Of Lee Chang-Dong (1999, 2002, 2010): Standard Edition (Au Import) Notable announcements from last week: Reported by The Digital Bits and other outlets, Disney is shutting down their movie club and getting out of the physical media business. Now that the shock is over, what does this mean? In this case they are partnering with Sony to do future releases. Time will tell if this is a positive thing or a negative. Will Sony have more autonomy to release catalog titles from Fox? Will Sony release a 4K where otherwise Disney would have done a standard blu-ray? Will we finally be rid of the BD66 HDR10 Atmouse shell? Will this just be a glorified licensing agreement where Sony has to beg Disney for rights to produce a disc? I also have doubts of future inclusion of digital codes, afterall, they're trying to push their monthly subscription fees on us. One last thing... what becomes of Disney Movie Insiders, their rewards site? We will no doubt know more in the coming weeks or months, so stay tuned. We now have a street date for the 4k releases of Brandon Lee's The Crow from Paramount, that would be May 7th. The next Paramount Presents release will be a 4K of Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West. Expect that one a week later, May 14th. Sony Pictures will be releasing Steel Magnolias to 4K as a 35th Anniversary Edition on April 23rd. Arrow Video has revealed their May 2024 slate. For the US and Canada (and UK on select titles), titles include Narc, blu-ray and 4K skus, Crimson Peak 4K, Pandemonium blu-ray and Night Falls on Manhattan. For the UK exclusively, a 4K release of The Long Good Friday. Kino Lorber adds new titles to their up and coming list quite regularly. The one that stood out last week to me was the 1955 release of The Ladykillers to 4K and blu-ray. I very strongly considered the StudioCanal Vintage Classics release from several years ago. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sun Feb 25, 2024 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Turbine Reissues 3-Disc Pitch Black Director's Cut 4K UHD Set with Their World-Exclusive Atmos Audio Feb 29thDid you miss out on the two Limited Edition swag-filled Pitch Black Director's Cut 4K UHD Ultimate Editions from Turbine? Disc you miss out on the four swag-free but stylish Pitch Black Director's Cut 4K sets? Now you can score all that great disc content in a value-priced keepcase! Between the two ultimate editions and the four Mediabooks, Turbine had no trouble moving copies of Vin Diesel and David Towhy's Sci-fi/Horror epic on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Why? Well, it just so happened that their release was the only place you could score the excellent Atmos audio mix on top of hours of excellent exclusive bonus features. Since those sets all sold out faster than you can get a surgical shine job for a case of menthol Kools, Turbine is giving fans another crack at that great content packed in a slightly more affordable standard keepcase package with reversible insert artwork. Pitch Black: Director's Cut 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Keepcase Edition [German Import] In case you missed our review for the Pitch Black: Director's Cut Ultimate Edition - everything that's on the discs is exactly the same. The only thing you're missing out on is all of the swag. Here's what you're getting in 4K: Here's all of the disc content you can enjoy. Disc Specs: Language / Sound: German Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Atmos, German DTS 2.0, English DTS 2.0Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (2160p24) 4K Ultra-HD with HDR / Dolby Vision, 2.35:1 (1080p24 Full HD)Subtitles: German, EnglishRuntime: 112 minutes Bonus Material (Bonus Blu-ray): 4K Disc Red Band Trailer (HD 2:33) Green Band Trailer (HD 2:20) German Trailer (4k 2:32) 1080p Disc Audio Commentary featuring Vin Diesel, David Twohy, Cole Hauser Audio Commentary featuring David Twohy, Tome Engleman, and Peter Chang Red Band Trailer (HD 2:33) Green Band Trailer (HD 2:20) German Trailer (HD 2:32) Bonus Disc Interviews: David Twohy (HD 23:52) Keith David (HD 27:04) David Eggby (HD 14:32) Ken Wheat (HD 14:45) John Cox (HD 18:42) Peter Chang (HD 27:57) Brian Murray (HD 26:11) David Melvin (HD 13:16) Universal Archive Storyboard/Film Comparison (HD 3:38) A Pitch Black: Twohy & Diesel (SD 5:20) On-Set Interviews (SD 7:47) Making of Part 1 & 2 (SD 8:52) Set Impressions (SD 7:34) Creating the F/X (SD 6:52) Into Pitch Black TV Film (SD 43:56) Johns’ Pursuit Log (SD 6:09) Video Game Promo (SD 1:49) Slam City Web Film (SD 8:05) Visual Encyclopedia (SD 1:43) Promotion Party (SD 20:37) Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (HD 34:49) Pre-animation (SD 32:46) The Bridge to the Sequel (SD 8:32) Pitch Black: Advancing the Arc (SD 1:30) The Creator: Peter Chung (SD 5:04) Into the Light - Riddick (SD 5:04) Pitch Black Director’s Introduction (SD 2:25) Trailers Chronicles of Riddick US Trailer Chronicles of Riddick UK Trailer Riddick German Trailer This new stripped-down basic Keepcase release of Pitch Black: Director's Cut on 4K UHD is due to ship out 2/29/24. Pre-orders are now live - Happy Collecting!Posted Thu Feb 22, 2024 at 06:18 AM PST by: -
Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West Coming to 4K UHD May 14Paramount celebrates the 55th anniversary of Sergio Leone's classic western Once Upon a Time in the West with a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release on May 14. Pre-orders are now available. Set in the dying days of the Old West, a struggle to control water in a dusty desert town embroils three hard-bitten gunmen in an epic clash of greed, honor, and revenge. Once Upon a Time in the West - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Bonus content presented on the Blu-ray Disc™ is detailed below: Commentary by the Hosts of the Spaghetti Western Podcast –NEW! A Look Back with Leonard Maltin—NEW! Commentary with contributions from directors John Carpenter, John Milius & Alex Cox, film historians Sir Christopher Frayling & Dr. Sheldon Hall, and cast and crew An Opera of Violence The Wages of Sin Something To Do With Death Railroad: Revolutionising the West Locations Then & Now (Gallery) Production Gallery Theatrical Trailer Pre-orders for Once Upon a Time in the West - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray are live - Happy Collecting!Posted Wed Feb 21, 2024 at 11:01 AM PST by: -
Brandon Lee's "The Crow" Ascends to 4K Ultra HD May 7thIt Can't Rain All The Time...In time to celebrate the film's 30th Anniversary, Paramount unleashes Bandon Lee's tragic epic on 4K UHD. Fans of the film can choose from a standard 4K release or a deluxe Slipcover SteelBook 1994's The Crow features Brandon Lee's incredible final performance after a fatal on-set accident took his life. Based on J.O. Barr's iconic graphic novel, the film was an impressive success at the box office. The film would quickly obtain true Cult Classic status spawning a slew of cheap, dreary imitations with a trio of less-than-impress followup films. Now with a new film on the horizon directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård and Danny Huston - Paramount will give the original film it's due respect on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray May 7th. The Crow - 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Crow - 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the thrilling, cult classic THE CROW when it arrives for the first time on 4K Ultra HD™ May 7, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Originally released on May 13, 1994, THE CROW entranced audiences and critics alike with its gothic aesthetic, breathtaking action, and Brandon Lee’s soulful performance at the center of director Alex Proyas’ revenge fantasy. A sleeper box office hit, the film developed a passionate cult following that spawned three sequels, a television series, a video game, toys, and novels. Based on the comic book saga of the same name by James O’Barr, THE CROW delivers an action-packed thriller bursting with hypnotic style and dazzling visuals. Newly remastered, THE CROW will be available nationally on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ with new and legacy bonus content and access to a Digital copy of the film. In addition, there will be a limited-edition SteelBook™ with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc and access to a Digital copy of the film, featuring an o-sleeve with a cutout of a crow that lifts to reveal a portrait of Brandon Lee with his guitar. Both releases include a brand-new three-part documentary created for the 30th anniversary entitled “Shadows & Pain: Designing The Crow.” The new piece is a fascinating deep dive with legendary production designer Alex McDowell, who discusses all aspects of designing the 1994 classic, as well as his experience working with visionary director Alex Proyas and the film’s late star, Brandon Lee. Also, for the first time on disc, the releases include a conversation with the late Hollywood legend Edward R. Pressman who discussed his prolific career on the occasion of Sideshow Collectibles’ release of a limited figure for THE CROW. New and legacy bonus content included on all three 4K Ultra HD releases is detailed below: Shadows & Pain: Designing The Crow – NEW! Angels All Fire: Birth of the Legend On Hallowed Ground: The Outer Realm Twisted Wreckage: The Inside Spaces Sideshow Collectibles: An Interview with Edward R. Pressman – NEW TO DISC! Audio Commentary with Director Alex Proyas Audio Commentary by Producer Jeff Most and Screenwriter John Shirley Behind the Scenes Featurette A Profile on James O'Barr Extended Scenes: The Arcade Bombing The Funboy Fight The Shootout at Top Dollar's Deleted Footage Montage Trailer Pre-orders are now live - Happy Collecting!Posted Wed Feb 21, 2024 at 09:06 AM PST by: -
Grab the Tissues - Steel Magnolias Celebrates its 35th Anniversary on 4K UHD April 23rdHerbert Ross' 1989 classic three-hanky weepie Steel Magnolias celebrates 35 years of making audiences bawl their eyes out with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release on April 23rd.Instead of a standard case and slipcover, it should come inside a Special Edition Keelex Case. Six divas of the silver screen - Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts - come together as bosom buddies in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish. At the center of the group is Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), newly married and joyfully pregnant, despite the fact that her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn Eatenton (Sally Field) looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fear of death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life. Steel Magnolias - 35th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD Disc Details: Newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision All-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 + 2-channel surround Special Features: NEW: Steel Magnolias 1990 TV Pilot Director’s Commentary In Full Bloom: Remembering Steel Magnolias 10 Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer Run Time: Approx. 118 minutesRating: PGFeature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English, French 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA | Spanish Mono Cast and Crew:Directed By: Herbert RossProduced By: Ray StarkScreenplay By: Robert Harling, based on his play “Steel Magnolias”Cast: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O’Connor and Sam Shepard Pre-orders aren't yet available, but when they are we'll update our listing ASAP - Happy Collecting... and try not to cry.Posted Wed Feb 21, 2024 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
Migration Flocks to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on February 27The animated feature Migration from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Illumination is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release next week on February 27. Take a look at a sneak peek of Fly Hard - a brand new mini-movie included with purchases of Migration on digital, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Blu-ray. From the creators of Despicable Me comes an adventure-filled new comedy about overcoming your fears and opening yourself up to the world and its opportunities, filled with Illumination's signature subversive humor, authentic heart and unforgettable characters. The Mallard family embarks on a journey south for the winter to Jamaica via New York City, only for their well-laid plans to go awry, leading to new friends and unknown horizons. Get ready to take flight with a hilariously funny, feathered family vacation like no other! Migration - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Migration - Blu-ray Both releases will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and several supplements. Here is a list of what's included: EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES on 4K UHD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL: FLY HARD (MINI-MOVIE) - Chump sheds her tough-as-nails attitude, risking her life to fly through a blizzard and the harrowing streets of New York to return a prized possession to a kind woman from the park. MOONED (MINI-MOVIE) - Following the events of DESPICABLE ME, Vector and a lost Minion are stranded on the moon, and struggle to get back to Earth. MIDNIGHT MISSION (MINI-MOVIE) - The Minions will try anything to help Agnes overcome her fear of the dark, even if it involves going into outer space. MICROPHONE MADNESS - A fun look behind-the-scenes as the cast record some of their silliest lines. MEET THE CAST - In this series of behind-the-scenes pieces, we learn more about our favorite characters and the legendary comedic voices behind them. KUMAIL NANJIANI: MACK ELIZABETH BANKS: PAM KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY: DELROY AWKWAFINA: CHUMP DANNY DEVITO: UNCLE DAN CAROL KANE: ERIN CASPAR JENNINGS: DAX & TRESI GAZAL: GWEN TAKING FLIGHT: THE MAKING OF - MIGRATION is an original script so brand-new characters and locations had to be developed, designed, and animated from scratch! Here, filmmakers and crew break down their process to show us what gives this film an entirely new look and feel. THE ART OF FLIGHT - Using a series of production phases from storyboards to pre-viz, we peel back the feathers and reveal just what goes in to creating the avian heroes of the film. THE SOUND OF FLIGHT - Take a closer look at the music of MIGRATION as Composer John Powell walks us through his scoring journey. HOW TO DRAW MACK DELROY CHUMP GWEN BUILD YOUR OWN POP-UP BOOK - Daddy duck, Mack, likes to tell his two little ducklings some…overly imaginative bedtime stories. In this fun “How To” we’ll show you how to create a pop-up book so you can tell your very own bedtime stories! CALLING ALL BIRDS - They may not have cellphones, but you can call your web-footed friends anytime you want! In this fun How To, we’ll teach you how to create and customize your very own set of colorful bird whistles. THE MACK QUACK THE HERON HONK THE CHUMP CHIRP BEST NESTS - You don’t have to fly south –or anywhere –to find a perfect paradise for your feathered friends. Here we’ll teach you how to make the best nest for your pet ducks, or anyone flying by, including a water feeder to keep them hydrated! NESTS WATER FEEDER TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:Street Date: February 27, 2024UPC Number: 191329256602 (US) / 191329256367 (CDN)Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 WidescreenRating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humorLanguages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, and Latin American SpanishSound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)Run Time: 01:22:47 TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:Street Date: February 27, 2024UPC Number: 191329256534 (US) / 191329256350 (CDN)Layers: BD 50Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 WidescreenRating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humorLanguages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, and Latin American SpanishSound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)Run Time: 01:22:47 Pre-orders for Migration are up and ready - Happy Collecting!Posted Tue Feb 20, 2024 at 09:14 AM PST by: -
Paramount is Making Fetch Happen - Mean Girls 2004 & 2024 Coming to 4K UHD April 30thIn a blistering barrage of pink, the 2004 and 2024 Mean Girls get the ultimate Plastics treatment. The first film finally sees the light of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray while the successful musical remake comes to 4K UHD and Blu-ray on April 30th. Get in, loser…we’re watching the hit comedy MEAN GIRLS (2024) at home on February 20, 2024 when it arrives to buy or rent on Digital from Paramount Home Entertainment. The new movie will debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on April 30, which just happens to be the 20th anniversary of the original contemporary classic MEAN GIRLS (2004). And the original MEAN GIRLS (2004) just happens to be arriving on 4K Ultra HD for the first time, like, ever on April 30, too. It’s gonna be totally grool. Mean Girls 2024 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mean Girls 2024 - Blu-ray “A fun and fetch spin on Tina Fey’s timeless teen story” (Mara Reinstein, Us Weekly), MEAN GIRLS (2024) is “both nostalgic and fresh” (Joey Paur, GeekTyrant) and the perfect film to watch at home with friends, enemies, and frenemies. Fans who purchase the film on Digital can go inside the making of the new movie with more than 30 minutes of bonus content AND sing their hearts out with a sing-along version featuring lyrics to select songs from the film! Bonus content is detailed below: A New Age of Mean Girl— Tina Fey, the cast, and crew discuss a new take on the Mean Girls story and how the drama at North Shore high would unfold in the age of social media. Song and Dance— A behind-the-scenes look of what it took to bring the big musical numbers of Mean Girls (2024) to life. We hear from the directors, the choreographer, and the cast about how they prepped and reimagined the classic film with musical elements. The New Plastics— The new cast dives into their memories of watching the original film, their favorite moments/lines, what character they identified with, and what it meant to be cast in the musical. Gag Reel— Some of the best moments happen behind the scenes! Not My Fault – Music Video with Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion Extended Scene – I’m Having a Small Get Together at My House Mean Girls Sing-Along with Select Songs On April 30, the world will celebrate 20 years of trying to make fetch happen as MEAN GIRLS (2004) arrives on 4K Ultra HD for the first time. Mean Girls (2004) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This special anniversary release comes in a collectible hot pink case with a limited-edition o-sleeve featuring the infamous Burn Book and includes a brand-new featurette entitled “Mean Girls: Class of ‘04”, as well as access to a Digital copy of the film. Details of the new and legacy bonus content are below: Mean Girls: Class of ’04—Tina Fey and cast from the new movie look back at the original film and discuss why it became a cult classic. NEW! Commentary by director Mark Waters, screenwriter and actress Tina Fey, and producer Lorne Michaels Only the Strong Survive The Politics of Girl World Plastic Fashion Word Vomit (Blooper Reel) So Fetch – Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by director Mark Waters and screenwriter and actress Tina Fey Interstitials Theatrical Trailer MEAN GIRLS (2024) SynopsisFrom the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school. MEAN GIRLS (2004) SynopsisAfter living in Africa with her zoologist parents, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) must brave the wilds of high school where she is taken under the wing of the popular girls, The Plastics, led by the cool and cruel Regina George (Rachel McAdams). What follows is a treasure trove of sharp, witty humor that defined a generation and inspired countless catchphrases, a hit Broadway musical, and a new twist on the tale in 2024. Co-Starring and written by Tina Fey, and featuring Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese, and Amy Poehler, MEAN GIRLS is nothing short of a pop culture phenomenon and an iconic classic. MEAN GIRLS (2024) is rated PG-13 for sexual material, strong language, and teen drinking. MEAN GIRLS (2004) is rated PG-13 for sexual content, language, and some teen partying.Posted Tue Feb 20, 2024 at 08:23 AM PST by: -
Complete Your Collection Screwheads! - Where to Find Sam Raimi Films on Blu-ray or 4K UHDIf it weren't for the sheer talent and genius of Sam Raimi, it's not entirely certain that the modern horror and comedy genres would have ever met, fallen in love, and had a successful marriage to this day. Raimi started in the horror genre with his childhood friends shooting 8mm movies in their back yards. Once they finished school they made their first feature and with an iconic quote from horror maestro Stephen King, "The Ultimate in Grueling Terror," The Evil Dead set up Sam Raimi for life. But he wasn't just a pioneer in independent horror filmmaking. Throughout his long career, Raimi has directed numerous films of all genres. But he always remained true to himself with his unique visual style and ability to cross-pollinate genres with comedy. These efforts eventually led the indie horror director to make one of the biggest films of all time - Spider-Man. But here in the physical media world, it's universally known that Raimi's films have enjoyed release after release on physical media. Some films have enjoyed multiple releases on any given format. How many of us have bought Evil Dead II or Army of Darkness? If you started with VHS and worked your way through DVD, Laserdisc, Blu-ray, Bootleg, Collector's Editions, Steelbooks, and 4K Limited Editions you've picked up those films dozens of times by now. So for Raimi fans or newcomers aiming to complete their collections - where can you get Sam Raimi films on Blu-ray or 4K UHD? The Evil Dead (1981)Nobody can go anywhere without finding a copy of The Evil Dead in some form or fashion. There have been so many releases that it's almost impossible to start at the beginning. Right now the best options are in 4K releases. There was a solo release for the film itself with great artwork that comes with the 4K and Blu-ray Discs but that set has gone out of print. There is a smattering of duo discs with the first two Evil Dead films as well on Blu-ray. But the main attraction for those horror aficionados is the Groovy Collection which has the first two films and the TV Series Ash VS. The Evil Dead is inside a great keepsake box with amazing new artwork and discs. Now the odd part about all of the Evil Dead films is the wealth of bonus materials that come with them and those hilarious commentary tracks with Raimi and his cohort Bruce Campbell. Those DVD copies of Evil Dead and Evil Dead II keep the original mistakes and visual blemishes intact, but on the Blu-rays and 4K releases, those mistakes have been fixed and the images cleaned up to perfection. Most of the extras have transferred over onto the Groovy Collection, making it the ultimate way to view Evil Dead currently. Now there was an HMV Exclusive Cine Edition to Evil Dead in the UK, but the only difference here was that the version came with a poster and lobby cards. As more movies come out and these films are Physical Media mainstays, we're sure this film and its sequels will see more solo releases in the future, but for now - Crimewave (1985)Everyone in the horror world was clamoring for more horror and Evil Dead from Raimi, Tapert, and Campbell. But before the iconic sequel, Raimi made a spoofy crime caper comedy called Crimewave with the help of his friends - the Coen Bros. Like a perfect Milford Man, a lot of people have seen nor heard of this film, but in 2013, Shout! Factory released it on Blu-ray. It's fairly easy to find still but does not have budget pricing. However, the premium is for all the commentary tracks and extras with Bruce Campbell here. The Region B release from Indicator is also available with new artwork. Evil Dead II (1987)The world got lucky when Raimi and Campbell came back and re-imagined their instant classic horror film with a sequel that added Three Stooges humor to the gore and terror. Still to this day, most people say this sequel is the better of the trilogy and is perhaps one of the best sequels ever made. And like above, Evil Dead II has been released dozens of times over the years and has many of those same releases as The Evil Dead. And again, it'd appear the solo 4K UHD with Blu-ray has gone out of print so the Groovy Collection is currently your best value for the first two films including the complete Ash vs Evil Dead Series. Darkman (1990)Darkman brought Liam Neeson, Sam Raimi, and Frances McDormand together in his first outing at making a superhero type of movie. A lot of this film was translated later into Spider-Man in 2000. But Darkman was finally released in 2010 in one of those early years of Blu-ray. But it wasn't until 2014 that Scream Factory made the big Collector's edition Blu-ray with tons of new bonus material. And now in 2024, Scream Factory gave it new life in 4K with some new extras as well. Army of Darkness (1992)Personally, this is my favorite movie of all time - still. I'm 42 years old and Boomsticks, deadites, and groovy one-liners still get me. This movie has been released perhaps the most times out of any Sam Raimi release and for good reason. It's because it's just that good. Through countless DVD versions, including the two-disc limited edition that included the alternate endings and deleted scenes, alternate artwork overs, brown-bag bootleg DVD releases and more. Blu-ray saw the film released countless times as well, along with 4K versions. But it wasn't until recently that Scream Factory once again released Army of Darkness in a Limited Edition Steelbook Collection in 4K, which is the ultimate way to view the film in any of its formats or versions. No matter if the Scream Factory 4K is the standard affair or the Steelbook, the money that's shelled out for it is entirely worth the extra money. It just depends on what type of artwork or case packaging one prefers. The Quick and the Dead (1995)If anyone was told that the director of Evil Dead II made a Western film with Leo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Gene Hackman, and Sharon Stone, nobody would believe that for a second. But it happened and it was fantastic! However, not a ton of people remember that movie or talk about it, even though it's one of the most fun modern Westerns out there. In 2009 Sony released the film on Blu-ray with zero bonus features. And in 2018, it was released again in 4K with only a couple of minutes of deleted scenes - that's it. This movie begs for the Criterion treatment with that much star power! Maybe Sony will rerelease it with a new SteelBook and load up on those extras? A Simple Plan (1998)This Oscar-nominated movie also has an all-star cast and might have been Raimi's answer to his friend's film Fargo about average everyday people, money, and crime. The three Hollywood B's - Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thorton, and Bridget Fonda all star in this amazing movie which for some reason has NEVER seen the light of day on Blu-ray stateside with foreign markets the only place to import this classy thriller. But for the USA, DVD is the only way to view this film in physical media form. What gives, Paramount? If there was ever a candidate for a Paramount Presents premier release it's A Simple Plan. Japan did just get a new release of this film earlier this month - maybe one is coming our way too? Unless you're aching for it and don't mind importing, the HD disc status for this thriller is MIA (Missing in America). For The Love of the Game (1999)Sam Raimi must have loved Kevin Costner in Baseball films because Raimi made his own with Costner here. The original part comes in how the movie is told, which is during the span of one season-end game where Costner's character is pitching a perfect game as he dissects his past life, his one true love, and retiring. Not a lot of people fell in love with this one, probably due to its over two-hour runtime, but it's sappy, it's Costner, it's Baseball. In 1999, Universal Studios released the film on Blu-ray with a bunch of deleted scenes and a long EPK extra with the cast and crew. Since then - crickets. Is there a Costner/Baseball collection out there? The Gift (2000)Billy Bob Thorton must have fallen in love with Sam Raimi because he wrote the screenplay for this film that starred Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, and Katie Holmes. This brought back Raimi to the horror genre with a supernatural detective storyline that works on a lot of levels. It might not have the gore or fun that his early movies had, but the horror and drama are there. Most recently in 2023 Australia's Imprint Films released the film on Blu-ray, but that has already gone out of print. The film is also available in various EU territories. Sadly, no word on a 4K release yet but maybe for its 25th anniversary? We can hope. Spider-Man (2002)With a career as good as Raimi's up until now, anyone should be so lucky to work with such talented actors and friends and have the success he did. But then 2002 came along and Raimi, the man who made Army of Darkness, raked in over $850 million at the box office for the first live-action Spider-Man film. It made him, Tobey, Kirsten, and Willem household names and ushed in the modern comic book film. Over two decades later, it's still a great movie and has those iconic marks on Raimi's map that inclined his classic car and Bruce Campbell along the way. Sure the film was remade and rebooted a few times over, but that original trilogy from Raimi still stands tall. After many iterations on DVD, all three films were released in combo packs on Blu-ray and most recently in 2022 in 4K with all of the trimmings. That is the ultimate way to view these films right now until Sony decides to revisit them for new Steelbook editions. Spider-Man 2 (2004)The success of Spider-Man was legendary and broke box office records at the time. There was no doubt that Raimi was going to make the sequel. He did and it made about the same amount of money the first one did. Like Evil Dead II, most people say this second Spider-Man film is the best of the trilogy. But everyone can remember that car crash sequence through the restaurant window. That's an all-time great sequence, plus Raimi's horror roots come to life in the creation of Doc Ock. The same goes for this film physical media-wise. Blu-rays and most recently the 4K set is the best way to go here. Spider-Man 3 (2007)Since Raimi did a bang-up job on the last two films, Sony allowed him to go crazy, which was a mistake. The result was emo-dancing Spider-Man, and way too many villains to count that Spidey had to throw down with. It was met with scathing reviews, but it made the most money out of all three films. Raimi is still proud of it and like the previous two films, this third one sits in the trilogy set in Blu-ray or 4K for the choosing. Drag Me To Hell (2009)After Raimi's six years with Spider-Man, he returned to his roots with the balls-to-the-wall horror film Drag Me To Hell. Unfortunately, the movie was PG-13, but that didn't stop Raimi from using gore, blood, and scares to frighten audiences everywhere. Not only that, he brought back the comedy and silly moments here that climaxed in an ending so insane, it must be seen to be believed. This is still a great movie and has been released a few times on physical media. First, there was a special edition of the movie on DVD and Blu-ray in 2012. But in 2018, Scream Factory released their Collector's edition of the film with new artwork and extras and in 2023, Australia's Via Vision Entertainment unleashed their deluxe Limited Edition with Lenticular Cover. While a 4K would be most welcome, either of these two releases on Blu-ray are fantastic purchases. Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013)In 2013, Disney hired Raimi to make a prequel to The Wizard of Oz with James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, and more. The movie follows a young Oz who eventually becomes with wizard. It wasn't exactly great, but it had enough going for it and a ton of Raimi-isms that it made more than its money back in the box office. It's just not that memorable. Physical Media wise, this is a product of when 3D was all the rage, so there are Blu-ray versions still out there with and you can still find the 3D Blu-ray in certain corners but it's not as easy to come by. There is not any 4K talk yet and since it's Disney, that might not happen. Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)It became a running joke at comic book and horror conventions that when Bruce Campbell took the stage, nobody was to ask about Evil Dead 4, because the answer was a firm, "NO!" Never say never though, because Raimi, Tapert, and Campbell came back to the Starz and made three amazing seasons of an aging Ash versus the Evil Dead. Raimi even directed the first episode and produced the rest. It was funny, scary, corny, gory, and full of life. These individual seasons are available on Blu-ray, along with a big set of all three seasons in one tight pack. These are also available in the Groovy Collection mentioned above, but they're Blu-ray only. Maybe one day, the 4K of this beloved series will see the light of day but chances are slim. Doctor Strange and the Multi-Verse of Madness (2022)The MCU decided to pay tribute to the amazing Raimi by bringing him to direct the sequel to Doctor Strange, which was the first horror film set in the MCU. Yes, it had Bruce Campbell selling pizza and the classic car. Raimi's comeback film to the superhero genre was met with critical praise and a billion-dollar box office treat. There is nothing Raimi can't do. This film saw Blu-ray and 4K release galore, even having their unique versions at various brick-and-mortar retailers with different packaging, gift items, and more. And for the die-hard 3D Blu-ray fans, you could import the film all the way from Japan! And that brings Raimi up to date with the movies he's directed (for now). Sure, there are tons more that he produced, co-wrote, or did second unit work for but as far as directing is concerned, Raimi has a master resume of entertaining films. One that everyone hopes is not finished yet because he has a lot more fun to have with his friends behind the camera. Let's all hope for more horror, comedy, westerns, and Evil Deads from Raimi.Posted Mon Feb 19, 2024 at 02:58 PM PST by: -
Time To Get Your Fuzzy Pink Elephant - HDD's 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide Feb 18, 2024If you're ready for a slight breather, this week is that week. There are still a couple of decent titles still to ponder. Our 3 week countdown to those James Cameron 4K releases is on! Pinch me when it's real. Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 38 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of February 18th - February 24th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- It's a NO on the import Monday or Friday docket, and there are no New Releases either. But, let's get started on Domestic Tuesday catalog titles... First from Paramount, Beverly Hills Cop III. Many that are not fans of this one are probably trying to compare it to the first 2 films, just don't do it. The completionist in me is glad to see it. And if you held out for the 3-Movie Collection, that's available too. Next, Shout! Factory brings us 90s thriller Darkman. There is also a general release SteelBook option available as well. A pair of releases come from Kino Lorber this week. First, action/thriller The Last Castle with Robert Redford and James Gandolfini. And next, in the we sort of expected it category, Leviathan gets a shiny new 4K release. When I think of underwater movies of that era, I think The Abyss, Deepstar Six and of course, this one. From Criterion, The Heroic Trio / Executioners. If the big "C" wasn't on the fron cover, you would swear this was an Arrow Release. And the last one in the 4K section, Sony Pictures offers us Paprika (2006), with Dolby Vision and a Dolby Atmos (Japanese) track. It is not 100% clear that the English 5.1 track is on the 4K disc, but one would certainly expect it to be. Next week, between the Walmart Exclusives on Monday, and the Tuesday offerings, it could be another good sized and expensive week, Blu-ray releases- Blu-ray counterparts of the above 4K releases? Leviathan gets a new special edition this week from Kino Lorber. And Criterion delivers with The Heroic Trio / Executioners. Everything else we already have. If you have been following Criterion partner Janus Contemporaries, you would know that their next release, Afire is available this week. For the Criterion label itself, a period drama film titled Nothing But a Man. The next Kino Cult title, spine number 6 comes out this week, titled Drifter. Look for The Luzhin Defence from Sony Pictures Classics this week. The Warner Archive release of Hanna-Barbera's Superstars 10: The Complete Film Collection awaits your order status. My order status is Pre-Ordered! Available individually as well, but the price of 3 or 4 gets you all 10, they are The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound, The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones, Rockin' with Judy Jetson, Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf, Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers, Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats, Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears, Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose and Yogi's Great Escape. Anime highlight includes just Himouto! Umaru-chan R - Complete Collection (Premium Box Set). Honorable mention because we love physical media, a random throw at you title from MGM, The Groom Wore Spurs. For imports this week, on Thursday, Umbrella Entertainment's web shop exclusive releases. That means that general releases available on Amazon will follow in a couple of weeks. >Bluebeard (1972): Collector's Edition (Australian Import) (Website Exclusive) >Dr. Crippen (1963): Collector's Edition (Australian Website Exclusive Import) >Flesh + Blood (1985) Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray +Book +35mm film +Rigid case +Slipcase +Poster +Artcards) (Australian Import) >The Hitcher (1986) Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray +Book +Rigid case +Slipcase +Poster +Artcards) (Australian Import) (Website Exclusive) >Three Films Of Lee Chang-Dong (1999, 2002, 2010): Collector's Edition (Australian Website Exclusive Import) Friday gives is a bunch of media books from Turbine Medien: >Flesh Gordon - Limited Edition Media Book All Covers (German Import) >Flesh Gordon - Limited Edition Media Book Cover A (German Import) >Flesh Gordon - Limited Edition Media Book Cover B (German Import) >Flesh Gordon - Limited Edition Media Book Cover C (German Import) >Flesh Gordon - Limited Edition Media Book Cover D (German Import) Then, just to keep it interesting, Amazon makes available a bunch of Umbrella Entertainment (and one Arrow title) available. I would expect to see Wolf Pack get a domestic release as that is on recent Paramount+ title: >Bag of Bones [AU Import] >Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (Arrow Video Limited Edition) (UK Import) >Let the Right One In: The Complete Series [AU Import] >Riding the Bullet [AU Import] >Wolf Pack: Season One [AU Import] Notable announcements from last week: Criterion Collection has revealed their MAY 2024 slate of titles. Check out our news story. Paramount will be releasing The Crow to 4K and 4K SteelBook on May 7th. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sun Feb 18, 2024 at 09:00 AM PST by:
