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It's Quite Elementary - HDD's 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide, Jan 21, 2024Just one more week until January's wallet-buster, with February just around the corner! Have you stocked up on Arrow Video titles with the B&N sale in full swing? Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 34 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of January 21st - January 27th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- This week is like a sandwich, imports on both ends and domestic releases in the middle. For UK Import Monday, first from Arrow Video, their fat-pack for the 1976 horror Carrie. Next, Second Sight offers up their limited edition release of High Tension. If you want to save a few bucks and opt for the movie-only (no-swag) release, that's an option too. Don't assume these Second SIght titles will get a US release, some of them have thus far not gotten such a release. (Babadook, It Follows, and more) Domestic Tuesday's new release this week is DC Animated Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One, which comes in a SteelBook package. And Kino Lorber brings us 1990's comedy Kindergarten Cop with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Import Friday brings us Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary from Umbrella Entertainment. Their web site offered a couple of swaggy sets as well if you wanted the maximum experience. Next week offers a lot more, with three Conan skus, Trainspotting, Silent Night, a couple of Severin titles, Vinegar Syndrome, and more. Blu-ray releases- Blu-ray counterparts of the above 4K releases? Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One from Warner Bros and (see below) Super Mario Bros from Umbrella Entertainment. The rest of the category is a bit slow this week, and just like the 4K section, next week is going to be huge. Anime highlights include By the Grace of the Gods - Season 2, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Set 8 - Stone Ocean Part 1, RahXephon Complete Collection, From Criterion this week, Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978. Shout Factory has Jennifer 8 with Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman this week, and Stephen King's Thinner. TV on disc this week from Paramount, Special Ops: Lioness: Season One. Import Friday consists of Umbrella Entertainment titles: >Audition (AU Import) >Hammer Horror Vol 2 Collector's Edition (Australian Import) >Noble House (Miniseries) (1988) (Australian Import) >Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary (1993) (Australian Import) Notable announcements from last week: Warner Bros. has announced that The Color Purple (2023) 4K and blu-ray editions will arrive March 12th. Criterion Collection's April slate has been announced. Do check out Tom's News Story for more info. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be release to 4K and blu-ray on March 12th as well. 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 Jan 21, 2024 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Does the Backstroke to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12Warner Brothers has dated and detailed James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom starring Jason Momoa as the titular hero for 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12. Walmart will also be offering a 4K UHD SteelBook, and there will be a 2-Film Blu-ray Collection as well. Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father's death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman's family, and the world, from irreversible destruction. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - Blu-ray Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive SteelBbook Bonus features will include: Finding the Lost Kingdom - Go behind the scenes as director James Wan reveals how he and the cast and crew pulled off their biggest endeavor yet, an epic sequel to the largest grossing film in the history of DC. Aquaman: Worlds Above and Below - When the filmmakers set out to create a sequel that eclipsed the original in scale and scope, they knew they would have to send Arthur and the rest of the cast to all kinds of new wild and wonderful worlds both above and below the sea. It's a Manta World - Black Manta is more powerful than ever now that he has discovered the Lost Kingdom of Necrus and taken possession of the Black Trident. From inspiration to execution, filmmakers reveal how they leveled Black Manta up to the realm of supervillains. Necrus, The Lost Black City - Ages ago the great battle for the earth took place here, in this legendary lost Atlantean city. Discover how the filmmakers created the Black City from its "surface city" concept and its inhabitants: Undead Necrusians (Zombies), to its execution. Escape from the Deserter World - From idea to execution, explore how the filmmakers created this barren desert landscape and the Deserter Prison, how its creatures and inhabitants were brought to life, and how they planned and executed the daring Orm "breakout" sequence. Brawling at Kingfish's Lair - The Citadel is the last frontier of the ocean, a deep trench filled with sunken old ships, stacked high like a rusty city. From concept to completion, discover Kingfish's Lair, a bar within, where the worst of the worst hang out. Oh TOPO! - The Tactical Observation and Pursuit Operative Octopus is a living legend and all-time fan favorite. Director James Wan and the filmmakers discuss the decision behind bringing TOPO back to the sequel and its promotion to Arthur's on-screen sidekick. Optional English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish subtitles Pre-orders are now live - Happy Collecting!Posted Fri Jan 19, 2024 at 08:42 AM PST by: -
Make Your Choice - SAW 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Dated for March 5Do you want to play a game...or several actually? The horror SAW franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary with a 10-film boxed Blu-ray set. The collection will be available for fans to purchase on March 5. All 10 films from the franchise that created a new horror subgenre – including the latest chapter, SAW X – are collected here in one terrifying set. Rewind to the beginning when Jigsaw first springs his diabolically ingenious traps on the morally wayward, then travel his long road of pain all the way to Mexico in the newest entry’s untold story of John Kramer’s quest for a cancer cure, inspiring his most personal game yet. SAW 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition Pre-orders for SAW 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition should be available soon and the full press release: Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Street Date: 3/5/24Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital SRP: $79.99 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONTo commemorate the 20th anniversary of Jigsaw’s games, SAW 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition arrives on Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital March 5 from Lionsgate. After the critical success of SAW X and the franchise grossing over $1 million, this collection releases perfectly timed to the 20th anniversary of the first film releasing in theaters. SAW 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition will be available for the suggested retail price of $79.99 for Blu-ray + DVD + Digital. OFFICIAL SYNOPSISAll 10 films from the franchise that created a new horror subgenre – including the latest chapter, SAW X – are collected here in one terrifying set. Rewind to the beginning when Jigsaw first springs his diabolically ingenious traps on the morally wayward, then travel his long road of pain all the way to Mexico in the newest entry’s untold story of John Kramer’s quest for a cancer cure, inspiring his most personal game yet. BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: VariousCASTTobin Bell The Firm, Manson Family Vacation, Mississippi BurningShawnee Smith The Blob, The Grudge 3, TV’s “Becker”Cary Elwes The Unholy, The Princess Bride, Operation Fortune: Ruse de GuerrePrimetime Emmy Award® NomineeDanny Glover Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, Predator 2Costas Mandylor Dead Man’s Hand, Cosmic Sin, BeowulfScott Patterson TV’s “Gilmore Girls,” “Sullivan’s Crossing,” Her Best Move PROGRAM INFORMATIONYears of Production: 2004-2023Title Copyrights: Saw © 2004 Saw Productions. Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV, Saw V, Saw VI,Saw: The Final Chapter © 2005–2010 Lions Gate Films Inc. Jigsaw © 2017, Spiral © 2021, SAW X© 2023, Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All RightsReserved.Type: Catalog Re-ReleaseRating: R, UnratedGenre: HorrorClosed-Captioned: N/ASubtitles: English, Spanish, FrenchRun Time: 1,020 mins.Blu-rayTM Format: VariousBlu-rayTM Audio: VariousDVD Format: VariousDVD Audio: VariousPosted Thu Jan 18, 2024 at 08:17 PM PST by: -
Scream Factory Digs Up Funeral Home for a Special Edition Blu-ray on February 6thThe 1980s slasher horror Funeral Home will be laid to rest for the first time on Blu-ray with a brand new HD transfer and numerous extras. The release will be available on February 6. Young and easily frightened 16-year-old Heather (Lesleh Donaldson, Happy Birthday to Me) is called to stay with her grandmother in the hopes of helping her turn an old funeral home into a bed-and-breakfast. But strange happenings and unexplained murders around the home quickly makes this vacation spot a "dead-and-breakfast" - with no answers in sight as to who or what is causing all the death. It is up to Heather to investigate all the eerie and creepy corners of the former funeral home to unlock a decades old secret - but will she survive to solve the mysteries. Funeral Home (Special Edition) The Blu-ray release will include the following supplements: NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historians Jason Pichonsky And Paul Corupe NEW Isolated Score Selections & Audio Interview With Music Historian Douglass Fake NEW Audio Interviews With Actor Lesleh Donaldson, First Assistant Director Ray Sager, And Production Assistant Shelley Allen NEW “Secrets & Shadows” – Interview With Director Of Photography Mark Irwin NEW “Dead & Breakfast” – Interviews With Art Director Susan Longmire And Set Assistant Elinor Galbraith NEW “Family Owned & Operated” – Interview With Brian Allen, President Of Premier Drive-In Theatres NEW Original Filming Location Footage Theatrical Trailer Video Trailer TV Spots Radio Spots Still Gallery Pre-orders for Funeral Home are now live!Posted Thu Jan 18, 2024 at 09:35 AM PST by: -
The Criterion Collection Dates and Details April 2024 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray SlatePeter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock and Mathieu Kassovitz's La haine will be getting 4K UHD Blu-ray upgrades; A Blu-ray of Nancy Savoca's Dogfight; and Agnes Hranitzky & Béla Tarr's Werckmeister Harmonies as well as Mikhail Kalatozov’s I Am Cuba on both formats. As previously mentioned, Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock will be getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray edition. It will be available for purchase on April 9. Picnic at Hanging RockThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This sensual and striking chronicle of a disappearance and its aftermath put director Peter Weir on the map and helped usher in a new era of Australian cinema. Based on an acclaimed 1967 novel by Joan Lindsay, Picnic at Hanging Rock is set at the turn of the twentieth century and concerns a small group of students from an all-female college who vanish, along with a chaperone, while on a St. Valentine’s Day outing. Less a mystery than a journey into the mystic, as well as an inquiry into issues of class and sexual repression in Australian society, Weir’s gorgeous, disquieting film is a work of poetic horror whose secrets haunt viewers to this day. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Peter Weir and director of photography Russell Boyd, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Interview with Weir Program on the making of the film, featuring interviews with executive producer Patricia Lovell, producers Hal McElroy and Jim McElroy, and cast members Introduction by film scholar David Thomson, author of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film On-set documentary hosted by Lovell and featuring interviews with Weir, actor Rachel Roberts, and source-novel author Joan Lindsay Homesdale (1971), a black comedy by Weir Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by author Megan Abbott and an excerpt from film scholar Marek Haltof’s 1996 book Peter Weir: When Cultures CollideCover by Eric Skillman Mathieu Kassovitz's La haine is also getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray upgrade. Look for that in stores on April 2. La haineThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mathieu Kassovitz took the film world by storm with La haine, a gritty, unsettling, and visually explosive look at the racial and cultural volatility in modern-day France, specifically the low-income banlieue districts on Paris’s outskirts. Aimlessly passing their days in the concrete environs of their dead-end suburbia, Vinz (Vincent Cassel), Hubert (Hubert Koundé), and Saïd (Saïd Taghmaoui)—Jewish, African, and Arab, respectively—give human faces to France’s immigrant populations, their bristling resentment at their marginalization slowly simmering until it reaches a climactic boiling point. A work of tough beauty, La haine is a landmark of 1990s French cinema and a gripping reflection of its country’s ongoing identity crisis. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital master, supervised by director of photography Pierre Aïm and approved by director Mathieu Kassovitz, with 2.0 and 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Audio commentary by Kassovitz Introduction by actor Jodie Foster Ten Years of “La haine,” a documentary featuring cast and crew members Featurette on the film’s banlieue setting Production footage Deleted and extended scenes, with an afterword by Kassovitz Behind-the-scenes photos Trailers PLUS: An essay by film scholar Ginette Vincendeau and a 2006 appreciation by filmmaker Costa-GavrasCover by Neil Kellerhouse The only Blu-ray solo release is Dogfight from filmmaker Nancy Savoca arriving on April 30. DogfightThe Criterion Collection An ineffably bittersweet portrait of youth in the 1960s, Nancy Savoca’s funny, sensitive tale of love and war etches two vividly alive characters: aspiring San Francisco folk singer Rose (Lili Taylor) and hotheaded, Vietnam-bound marine Eddie (River Phoenix), who meet on the occasion of a cruelly misogynistic party where men compete to bring the most unattractive dates they can find. But what begins as a night to forget unexpectedly develops into something far more meaningful. Featuring music by folk legends Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Pete Seeger, Dogfight captures the miracle of human connection while gracefully subverting ideas surrounding machismo, patriotic duty, and the very meaning of America itself. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 2K digital restoration, supervised by director Nancy Savoca, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Audio commentary featuring Savoca and producer Richard Guay New interview with Savoca and actor Lili Taylor conducted by filmmaker Mary Harron New interviews with cinematographer Bobby Bukowski, production designer Lester Cohen, script supervisor Mary Cybulski, music supervisor Jeff Kimball, supervising sound editor Tim Squyres, and editor John Tintori Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film critic Christina NewlandNew cover inspired by an original theatrical poster Agnes Hranitzky & Béla Tarr's Werckmeister Harmonies will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The release date is April 16. Werckmeister HarmoniesThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This mesmeric parable of societal collapse is an enigma of transcendent visual, philosophical, and mystical resonance. Adapted from a novel by László Krasznahorkai, Werckmeister Harmonies unfolds in an unknown time in an unnamed village, where, one day, a mysterious circus—complete with an enormous stuffed whale and a shadowy, demagogue-like figure known as the Prince—arrives and appears to awaken a kind of madness in the citizens that builds inexorably toward violence. In thirty-nine hypnotic long takes engraved in ghostly black and white, auteur Béla Tarr and codirector-editor Ágnes Hranitzky conjure an apocalyptic vision of dreamlike dread and fathomless beauty. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Béla Tarr, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Family Nest (1979), Tarr’s first feature film New interview with Tarr by film critic Scott Foundas New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by film programmer and critic Dennis LimNew cover by Polly Dedman And last but not least is Mikhail Kalatozov’s I Am Cuba arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray. A Blu-ray edition will be also be available, and both editions hit stores on April 23. I Am CubaThe Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Both a landmark of radical political cinema and one of the most visually ravishing films ever made, this legendary hymn to revolution shimmers across the screen like a fever dream of rebellion. The result of an extraordinarily ambitious collaboration between the Soviet and Cuban film industries, director Mikhail Kalatozov’s I Am Cuba unfolds in four explosive vignettes that capture Cuban life on the brink of transformation, as crushing economic exploitation and inequality give way to a working-class uprising. Backed by Carlos Fariñas’s stirring score, the dazzling camera work by Sergei Urusevsky—an inspiration for generations of filmmakers to follow—gives flight to the movie’s message of liberation. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features “I Am Cuba,” the Siberian Mammoth, a 2004 documentary on the making of the film featuring key participants Interview from 2003 with filmmaker Martin Scorsese New appreciation of the film by cinematographer Bradford Young Trailer Alternate Russian-dubbed soundtrack New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by film critic Juan Antonio García BorreroNew cover by Century Pre-orders should be available in the coming daysPosted Tue Jan 16, 2024 at 11:34 AM PST by: -
Blitz Bazawule's The Color Purple (2023) on 4K & Blu-ray Arriving March 12th - Preorder Now!Warner Brothers' 2023 The Color Purple based on Alice Walker's acclaimed novel as well as the hit musical stage play will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12. The film will also be ready to own digitally on January 16. Torn apart from her sister Nettie (Halle Bailey) and her children, Celie (Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut, reprising her 2005 role from Broadway) faces many hardships in her life, including an abusive husband simply called Mister (Colman Domingo). With the support of sultry singer Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson) and stand-her-ground stepdaughter Sofia (Danielle Brooks, Tony-nominated for the role on Broadway), Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood. The Color Purple (2023) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Color Purple (2023) - Blu-ray Both Blu-ray editions feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and bonus materials are as follows: “The Color Purple” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Creating The Color Purple: A Bold New Take on the Beloved Classic Join the director, Blitz Bazawule, filmmakers and cast on their high-stakes, high intensity, heart-stopping, and awe-inspiring odyssey to bring Alice Walker’s beloved novel to life. Hell Yes! The Iconic Characters of The Color Purple The cast, producer Oprah Winfrey, and director Blitz Bazawule explore the characters – their personalities and intricate interpersonal dynamics, as well as their relatability and lasting impact – and how the actors connected and grew as performers. In The Flow: Creating The Color Purple’s Biggest Musical Moments Rehearsal footage reveals what it took director Blitz Bazawule, producer Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones, the cast, and the music team to push through the stumbles and missteps and hone all the rough edges to get each musical number exactly right. A Story For Me: The Legacy of The Color Purple The cast and filmmakers discuss the importance of Alice Walker’s novel – its timelessness and how it has touched so many, from book to landmark 1985 film to 2005 Broadway musical – and what it means for them to be a part of this bold new film. Pre-orders for The Color Purple (2023) are live and hit stores on March 12thPosted Mon Jan 15, 2024 at 09:50 AM PST by: -
In Sync With HDD's 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide, Jan 14, 2024Another light to moderate week for 4K titles, with blu-ray somewhere around normal. This gives us time to prepare for the end of the month's motherload. Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 33 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of January 14th - January 20th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- For Import Monday, Second Sight's take on Mean Streets. It is reported to be the same transfer as Criterion's recent release, but of course more swaggy. With practically a one-week notice, Universal informs the world that Trolls: Band Together streets on the 16th. With that being said, a standard edition only, no SteelBook option or retailer exclusives this go round. From Synapse Films, Blood Feast (2016) gets that 4K upgrade. Between last week and this, we have three titles with the word 'Blood' in the title. Next, from Criterion Collection, a 90s Western titled Lone Star. Vague memories on this one. Still on target for a Tuesday release, Police Story 3: Supercop (standard edition) with Jackie Chan comes at us via 88 Films. This still leaves Police Story 2 4K as an import only, either as a trilogy set or by itself. And the final 4K title for this week, The Raid: Redemption from Sony Pictures and in a SteelBook package. Next week we see a couple of decent imports, another Justice League animated, and a bit of Aahnold comedy. Blu-ray releases- Blu-ray counterparts of the above 4K releases includes Trolls: Band Together from Universal, Blood Feast (2016) from Synapse Films and Lone Star from Criterion Collection. Doubling back to Trolls, as always, there's a what's out so far collection (Trolls 3-Movie Collection), blu-ray only, not 4K, as well as a Walmart Exclusive and a Target Exclusive. Again, not 4K, so I guess somehow us 4K collectors have no interest in retailer exclusives!?? Omitting all the reprints this week, we are left with just a few more titles (by volume) than last week. From Sony Pictures and just in time for (next) Christmas, Journey to Bethlehem. The latest GKIDS animated release Ernest & Célestine: A Trip to Gibberitia comes to us via Shout! Factory. Arrow Video has a box set for us this week, Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe. Just one Anime highlight this week, Love Flops Complete Collection. Debuting to blu-ray this week from MGM, Mademoiselle (1966). Notable announcements from last week: Barnes & Noble right now through February 5th has Arrow Video titles at 50% off. No doubt Amazon will match prices on a majority of them as well. Great time to get those titles you have been waiting to get! Shout Factory has revealed multiple titles for March 2024, for 4K, K-19: The Widowmaker, Carrie (2013), Child's Play (2019) and Quigley Down Under. For blu-ray so far, Over the Edge and Stephen King's The Shining (TV Series). Upcoming from Paramount in 4K, Major League, which is also available as a SteelBook option as well, Contagion, and, Primal Fear as a Paramount Presents title. Universal is offering a couple of 4K upgrades, Harriet, The 355 and Ticket To Paradise. Disney has revealed their latest MCU title, The Marvels is coming to blu-ray and 4K February 13th. Disney Pixar's WISH will street March 12th. Best Buy appears to be beginning to dismantle their physical media operations. A visit to their web site shows a majority of titles not available for delivery, and the store closest to me has not restocked anything recently. For Exclusive SteelBooks in the future, it would appear Walmart will be the place to look. 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 Jan 14, 2024 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Eli Roth's Horror Flick Thanksgiving Gets Stuffed Into a Blu-ray on January 30Sony's slasher horror hit Thanksgiving starring Patrick Dempsey, Rick Hoffman and Gina Gershon comes to Blu-ray on January 30. The film will be available digitally on January 16. After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays… or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table? Thanksgiving The Blu-ray + Digital release will feature lossless 5.1 audio and supplements include: BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL Exclusives Deleted & Extended Scenes Outtakes Massachusetts Movies: Eli & Jeff’s Early Films Also Includes Behind the Screams Gore Galore Commentary with Eli Roth and Jeff Rendell Pre-orders for Thanksgiving are ready to rock and here is the full press release: EXPERIENCE ELI ROTH'S “WILDLY FUN” NEW HORROR CLASSIC AT HOME “A BLOODY BLAST” - Megan Navarro / BLOODY DISGUSTING THE HORROR COMES HOME WITH OVER AN HOUR OF EXTRAS INCLUDING DELETED & EXTENDED SCENES, OUTTAKES, ELI & JEFF’S EARLY FILMS AND MORE! ON DIGITAL JANUARY 16 AND ON BLU-RAY AND DVD JANUARY 30 PLAY BEHIND THE 'SCREAMS' CLIP 1. “Wildly Fun” - Adam White / The IndependentSynopsis:After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays… or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table? SPECIAL FEATURESBLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL Exclusives Deleted & Extended Scenes Outtakes Massachusetts Movies: Eli & Jeff’s Early Films Also Includes Behind the Screams Gore Galore Commentary with Eli Roth and Jeff Rendell DVD Behind the Screams Gore Galore Commentary with Eli Roth and Jeff Rendell\ Blu-ray™ and 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 CREWDirected by: Eli RothScreenplay by: Jeff RendellStory by: Eli Roth & Jeff RendellProduced By: Eli Roth, Roger Birbaum, Jeff RendellExecutive Produced By: Gary Barber, Peter Oilataguerre, Greg Denny, Kate Harrison Karman, Chris StoneCast: Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Nell Verlaque with Rick Hoffman and Gina Gershon Run Time: Approx. 106 Mins.Rating: R. Strong Bloody Horror Violence and Gore, Pervasive Language and Some Sexual Material Blu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • ColorDVD: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Tracks Stereo • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • ColorPosted Fri Jan 12, 2024 at 09:18 AM PST by: -
Disney's Wish Enchants 4K UHD Walmart SteelBook and Blu-ray on March 12Celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary with the animated musical/comedy Wish arriving on 4K Walmart Exclusive SteelBook and Blu-ray on March 12. The press release is not clear if there is a non-exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray, however. Digital will be available January 23. In this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things happen. Wish - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive SteelBook Wish - Blu-ray A Dolby Atmos soundtrack come equipped on the 4K UHD Blu-ray and bonus materials include: Sing Along With The MovieSing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. Featurette: Once Upon A StudioBeloved characters from Disney Animation’s 100 years come together for an unforgettable reunion. 100 Years In The Making – The Inside story on the making of Wish What Makes Disney, DisneyLearn what makes a Disney film and its characters so distinct, memorable and beloved. Discover how Asha and WISH are quintessentially Disney — from the extraordinary challenges Asha must overcome, to the magical, Kingdom of Rosa The Wish EquationWhat is a wish? Join the filmmakers for a surprising conversation as they break down the "Wish Equation," discuss the "rules of magic," and describe the role music plays in Disney films. Then hear Julia Michaels' own original demo of "This Wish." Looking Backward To Go ForwardWalk the aisles of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library as the filmmakers "draw" inspiration from 100 years of animation. Learn about the "Pinocchio test," and how Wish's design blends new technology with classic techniques. Where Dreams And Reality CollideDiscover the times and places that were the inspiration for Rosas and helped build the world of this original fairy tale. Asha Means WishLearn all about Asha, from her inspired design to her boundless determination and generosity. Uncover the subtle symbolism in her jewelry, and dive into her dancing skills. See how she’s imperfectly perfect and what makes her a memorable Disney hero. The Return Of The Disney VillainYou'll love to hate King Magnifico when you uncover his secrets. Find out what makes him the classic Disney villain — and why he doesn't wear a crown. Star Is BornUncover early concept drawings to see how Star evolved into Asha's lovable wish facilitator. Learn about Star's sparkles, and why Star can communicate with Asha and the other characters. Those Who Stand Beside MeLearn more about Asha's closest allies, Dahlia and Valentino. Find out which of Snow White's seven companions served as inspiration for Dahlia, and how Valentino breaks one of the rules of Disney animals. When Wishes Come TrueGet to know the kids inside the filmmakers as the creators of WISH reflect on what Disney movies meant to them growing up, and what it's like being part of the Disney legacy today. Featurette: WISH D-ClassifiedWISH is filled with references and nods to other Disney films from the studio's 100-year legacy. From hidden Mickeys to more subtle tributes, you may have caught many of them, but check out this "D-Classified” piece for ones you may have missed. Featurette: OuttakesStep inside the recording booth with the brilliant and talented actors of WISH for some creative fun as they bring their characters to life. Featurette: Deleted Song “A Wish Worth Making”Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce this poignant song sung by Saba Sabino (voiced by Victor Garber) expressing what it’s like to be reunited with your one true wish. Deleted Scenes – Check out some scenes that didn't make the Final Cut. Magnifico's Secret The Wishing Tree To Rosas Finding Flazino Valentino Is A Star Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics. At All Costs This Wish I’m A Star This Is The Thanks I Get?! Knowing What I Know Now This Wish (Reprise) Pre-orders for Wish should be available soon. Included below is the full press release: “AN INSTANT DISNEY CLASSIC”– Sabina Graves, Gizmodo Be The First To Bring Home The Magic!Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is Available to BuyOnly at Digital Retailers on January 23 and Arriveson 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 12Includes All-New Documentary, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes,Deleted Song AND a Sing-Along Version With On-Screen Lyrics BURBANK, CA (January 11, 2024) – A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney, and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish will soon be available for families to enjoy at home. Fans can enjoy a sing-along movie version, never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes when the film becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 23 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD March 12.A heartwarming and magical story, Wish has been described as “Wondrous” (Sabina Graves, Gizmodo), “Enchanting” (Kristen Lopez, The Wrap) and “more than a film. It’s a love letter to the art of dreaming and the power of hope” (Kevin Fenix, The Illuminerdi).Film SynopsisIn this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things happen. Bonus Features* Sing Along With The MovieSing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. Featurette: Once Upon A StudioBeloved characters from Disney Animation’s 100 years come together for an unforgettable reunion. 100 Years In The Making – The Inside story on the making of Wish What Makes Disney, DisneyLearn what makes a Disney film and its characters so distinct, memorable and beloved. Discover how Asha and WISH are quintessentially Disney — from the extraordinary challenges Asha must overcome, to the magical, Kingdom of Rosa The Wish EquationWhat is a wish? Join the filmmakers for a surprising conversation as they break down the "Wish Equation," discuss the "rules of magic," and describe the role music plays in Disney films. Then hear Julia Michaels' own original demo of "This Wish." Looking Backward To Go ForwardWalk the aisles of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library as the filmmakers "draw" inspiration from 100 years of animation. Learn about the "Pinocchio test," and how Wish's design blends new technology with classic techniques. Where Dreams And Reality CollideDiscover the times and places that were the inspiration for Rosas and helped build the world of this original fairy tale. Asha Means WishLearn all about Asha, from her inspired design to her boundless determination and generosity. Uncover the subtle symbolism in her jewelry, and dive into her dancing skills. See how she’s imperfectly perfect and what makes her a memorable Disney hero. The Return Of The Disney VillainYou'll love to hate King Magnifico when you uncover his secrets. Find out what makes him the classic Disney villain — and why he doesn't wear a crown. Star Is BornUncover early concept drawings to see how Star evolved into Asha's lovable wish facilitator. Learn about Star's sparkles, and why Star can communicate with Asha and the other characters. Those Who Stand Beside MeLearn more about Asha's closest allies, Dahlia and Valentino. Find out which of Snow White's seven companions served as inspiration for Dahlia, and how Valentino breaks one of the rules of Disney animals. When Wishes Come TrueGet to know the kids inside the filmmakers as the creators of WISH reflect on what Disney movies meant to them growing up, and what it's like being part of the Disney legacy today. Featurette: WISH D-ClassifiedWISH is filled with references and nods to other Disney films from the studio's 100-year legacy. From hidden Mickeys to more subtle tributes, you may have caught many of them, but check out this "D-Classified” piece for ones you may have missed. Featurette: OuttakesStep inside the recording booth with the brilliant and talented actors of WISH for some creative fun as they bring their characters to life. Featurette: Deleted Song “A Wish Worth Making”Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce this poignant song sung by Saba Sabino (voiced by Victor Garber) expressing what it’s like to be reunited with your one true wish. Deleted Scenes – Check out some scenes that didn't make the Final Cut. Magnifico's Secret The Wishing Tree To Rosas Finding Flazino Valentino Is A Star Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics. At All Costs This Wish I’m A Star This Is The Thanks I Get?! Knowing What I Know Now This Wish (Reprise) *Bonus features may vary by product and retailer Voice CastAriana DeBose as AshaChris Pine as King MagnificoAlan Tudyk as ValentinoAngelique Cabral as Queen AmayaVictor Garber as SabinoNatasha Rothwell as SakinaJennifer Kumiyama as DahliaEvan Peters as SimonHarvey Guillén as GaboRamy Youssef as SafiNiko Vargas as HalJon Rudnitsky as DarioDella Saba as BazeemaDirected byChris BuckFawn VeerasunthornProduced byPeter Del VechoJuan Pablo Reyes Lancaster JonesScreenplay byJennifer LeeAllison MooreStory byJennifer LeeChris BuckFawn VeerasunthornAllison MooreOriginal Songs byJulia MichaelsBenjamin RiceOriginal Score Composed byDave MetzgerProduct SpecificationsStreet DateDigital: January 23Physical: March 12Product SKUsDigital: 4K UHD, HD, SDPhysical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVDFeature Run TimeApprox. 95 MinutesRatingU.S. Rated PG* Bonus Material Not RatedAspect RatioDigital: 2.39Physical: 1.85:1U.S. Audio4K Ultra HD: Japanese 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby DigitalBlu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby DigitalDVD: English 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, English AD 2.0 DolbyDigital: English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)U.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Japanese, Spanish, FrenchBlu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDVD: English, English SDH, Spanish, FrenchDigital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Thu Jan 11, 2024 at 12:14 PM PST by: -
Steven Soderbergh's Contagion Infects 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on February 27The 2011 thriller Contagion from director Steven Soderbergh and featuring an all-star cast including Marion Cottilard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, and more is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on February 27. An international traveler reaches into the snack bowl at an airport bar before passing her credit card to a waiter. A business meeting begins with a round of handshakes. A man coughs on a crowded bus... One contact. One instant. And a lethal virus is transmitted. When Beth Emhoff (Paltrow) returns to Minneapolis from business in Hong Kong, what she thought was jet lag takes a virulent turn. Two days later, she’s dead in the ER and the doctors tell her shocked and grieving husband (Damon) they have no idea why. Soon, others exhibit the same mysterious symptoms: hacking coughs and fever, followed by seizure, brain hemorrhage... and ultimately, death. The numbers quickly multiply as the contagion sweeps across all borders, fueled by the countless human interactions that make up the course of an average day. A global pandemic explodes. As the death toll escalates and people struggle to protect themselves and their loved ones in a society breaking down, one activist blogger (Law) claims the public isn't getting the truth about what's really going on and sets off an epidemic of paranoia and fear as infectious as the virus itself. Contagion - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Contagion - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Digital release will feature a 4K restoration in HDR and will include the following: The Reality of Contagion – Featurette The Contagion Detectives – Featurette Contagion – How a Virus Changes the World –Featurette Pre-orders for Contagion - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray are up and here is the full press release: CONTAGIONCOMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL THE 2011 MEDICAL DISASTER THRILLER FILM DIRECTED BY STEVEN SODERBERGH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) Purchase the film on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital on February 27 Burbank, Calif., January 9, 2024 – Contagion, Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 medical thriller about a global epidemic and the people determined to keep it at bay, will be available to purchase on February 27 for the first time on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Soderbergh (Traffic), Contagion features an all-star ensemble cast including Academy Award winner Marion Cottilard (La Vie en Rose), Academy Award winner Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting), Academy Award nominee Laurence Fishburne (What’s Love Got to Do with It), Academy Award nominee Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain), Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love), Academy Award winner Kate Winslet (The Reader), Academy Award nominee and Emmy winner Bryan Cranston (Trumbo, TV’s Breaking Bad), Tony Award winner Jennifer Ehle (Broadway’s “The Real Thing,” “The Coast of Utopia”), and Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan (“A Raisin in the Sun”). Directed by Soderbergh, Contagion is written by Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum, The Informant!). The film is produced by Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, and Gregory Jacobs. Contagion will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc for $33.99 ERP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version of the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film. Fans can also own Contagion in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on February 27. The 4K restoration of Contagion was completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) and was sourced from the original camera negative. The remastering process was overseen by Steven Soderbergh.Ultra HD showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before. About the FilmSYNOPSISAn international traveler reaches into the snack bowl at an airport bar before passing her credit card to a waiter. A business meeting begins with a round of handshakes. A man coughs on a crowded bus... One contact. One instant. And a lethal virus is transmitted.When Beth Emhoff (Paltrow) returns to Minneapolis from business in Hong Kong, what she thought was jet lag takes a virulent turn. Two days later, she’s dead in the ER and the doctors tell her shocked and grieving husband (Damon) they have no idea why. Soon, others exhibit the same mysterious symptoms: hacking coughs and fever, followed by seizure, brain hemorrhage... and ultimately, death. The numbers quickly multiply as the contagion sweeps across all borders, fueled by the countless human interactions that make up the course of an average day. A global pandemic explodes.As the death toll escalates and people struggle to protect themselves and their loved ones in a society breaking down, one activist blogger (Law) claims the public isn't getting the truth about what's really going on and sets off an epidemic of paranoia and fear as infectious as the virus itself. Contagion Ultra HD Blu-ray disc and Digital contains the following previously released special features: The Reality of Contagion – Featurette The Contagion Detectives – Featurette Contagion – How a Virus Changes the World –Featurette BASICSPRODUCT ERPContagion 4K Ultra HD $33.99 ContagionUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 106 minutesRating: PG-13 for disturbing content and some language Street Date: February 27, 2024Digital Street Date: February 27, 2024 THE CREDITS About Warner Bros. Discovery Home EntertainmentWarner 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 Tue Jan 9, 2024 at 02:46 PM PST by:
