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More Blu-rays! More 4Ks! More Blu-ray 3D! OCN Distribution Adds Two New Labels!NEW OCN Distribution Partner Labels Ensure Physical Media Will Have A Long Shelf Life Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution adds two exciting new labels to their growing consortium of companies dedicated to preserving popular, weird, wild, and obscure films on physical media. That means more Blu-rays, more 4K UHD, and yes - even more Blu-ray 3D discs coming our way! News broke earlier this week ahead of the 4th of July holiday that exploitation label Culture Shock would be leaving the OCN Distribution partner catalog to go their own way as they expand their collection of titles. While exploitation fans may miss seeing new Culture Shock titles in the new monthly OCN releases, there's good news on the horizon. In a press release OCN Distribution details they've added two new exciting partner labels to their catalog ensuring that not only will their monthly assortment of exciting titles continue to grow, but see films earn their first-time releases on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and even new Blu-ray 3D releases! The first big highlight of the press releases is the news that the new imprint Art Label run by Warren Xian, formally of Culture Shock releasing, will be joining the OCN Distribution collective. As the name implies, Art Label aims to expand beyond horror and exploitation titles to encompass rare, obscure, and well-known art house titles. The next big piece of news in this press release is that independent cinema caretakers IFC Films will be joining OCN Distribution! On top of their expansive back catalog, IFC continues to give new films a shot on home video rather than letting them get lost (or deleted) in the streaming weeds. This means back catalog titles that were only issued on DVD may see their Blu-ray debuts and even some 4K UHD upgrades as new titles continue to reach physical media! Collectors should see the first releases from both Art Label and IFC Films arrive in December! While it may be sad to see Culture Shock leave this exciting network, it's awesome to hear they're not going away either. When we have more news about where they land and when their next releases arrive we'll let you all know. HDD has had a great time checking out their discs so we're happy and excited to see what's next in store for them. At the same time, it's impossible to hold back enthusiasm for what's coming from OCN with two new labels and current partners expanding their collections. That just means more awesome new movies, more slick exclusive slipcovers, and more money happily vanishing from our wallets every month! For all the gory details, check out the full OCN press release below: OCN DISTRIBUTION ADDS TWO NEW PARTNER LABELS FOR FALL 2023 [Bridgeport, CT July 6th, 2023] – OCN Distribution, sister company of popular boutique genre home video label Vinegar Syndrome, is expanding its roster of Partner Labels in 2023 (and beyond) with at least two more new labels introduced in this calendar year. Following up the addition of labels like the Australian based Umbrella and the US based XYZ Films and Film Desk in 2023 thus far, OCN Distribution is adding two more exciting labels to its consistently expanding lineup this fall, while the current lineup will continue regular releases including the first 4K UHD from Canadian International Pictures and the first 3D BD release from any of the OCN partner labels, via Dekanalog. The first addition to the OCN roster has been years in the making and we are very excited to announce that IFC Films will be joining OCN, with extras packed upgrades of select titles, including some previously only released on DVD, alongside future UHD upgrades and new to home video releases. It’s a relationship that will build on IFC’s exquisite curation at the forefront of independent cinema both domestic and abroad, which has been cultivated for decades.The first IFC Films release will land in December’s Partner’s Only month and its director, Alex Ross Perry, had the following to say about working with OCN on the release: "The work being done by OCN is invaluable when it comes to creating essential physical media home video releases of films that might otherwise not be given the luxury treatment. IFC's catalog is nearly unparalleled when it comes to crucial and significant independent cinema over the past few decades. The possibilities of this partnership are endless, and I am flattered that my previous work with OCN on the definitive Her Smell blu-ray - and their desire to release more of my films - has played a small role in building this relationship”. Also launching in December’s Partner’s Only month will be brand new imprint Art Label, run by Warren Xian, formerly of Culture Shock Releasing which will operate without Xian going forward. As many OCN fans are aware, Culture Shock Releasing will be parting ways with OCN this summer and will seek alternative means of distribution. Xian had the following to say about staying with OCN and forming his own label: “With Art Label, I am excited to broaden the horizons of what I was doing with Culture Shock Releasing. We will be expanding beyond horror and exploitation into past and present art house cinema, from the deep fringe to the well known. Working with OCN has been very liberating, allowing me to focus my energy on acquiring more titles and gathering more bonus material for each release, and I am delighted to be continuing that relationship.” OCN is very excited about these two new partner labels, and more labels to come in 2024! This fall will be a banner season for OCN Distribution, with an average of 15 releases per month from September through December and that will only increase going into the following year, which will contain even more surprises, including never before on disc titles, unexpected UHD upgrades, comprehensive filmmaker box sets and more!Posted Thu Jul 6, 2023 at 05:30 AM PDT by: -
Dolby Cinema or IMAX? - Best Way To Watch Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part OneIs There A Right Way Or Wrong Way To Watch Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One In Theaters? Tom Cruise's latest action-packed adventure as international IMF superspy Ethan Hunt is about to hit theaters. The franchise has always been about intricate spycraft, big stunts, and pulse-pounding-action set pieces. After the wall-to-wall nonstop action of Mission: Impossible Fallout, Tom Cruise and frequent collaborator Christopher McQuarrie are back for more with Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. This and the upcoming sequel are rumored to be the swan song for Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt and that means big world-ending stakes, intense action, and impressive stuntwork demanding the best possible movie-going experience. With theaters offering a variety of premium format options to give you a fully immersive cinematic experience, IMAX and Dolby Cinema are your best options over any standard theater screen. But what is the difference between IMAX and Dolby Cinema and which is the best way to enjoy Dead Reckoning Part One? Reviewers Bryan and Sam saw the film in each format and they might help you decide. What Is The Difference Between IMAX and Dolby Cinema? There are a number of premium format theater options out there intended to offer a definitive cinema-going experience - for a slightly more expensive ticket. IMAX and Dolby Cinema are the current top formats out there, but they're not made equal. So let's start with IMAX: Probably the most recognized premium format name to average moviegoers, IMAX has been the go-to for BIG screen theater viewings. The format got started with gorgeous nature documentaries but in the late 90s and early 2000s started to show Hollywood feature films reformated, and in the case of Attack of the Clones re-edited, for the biggest screen in town. And it is BIG. A true IMAX screen can measure anywhere from 50 to 125 feet high! Then you have Omnimax which not only adds height but then gives you an intense 180-degree sightline for a uniquely immersive visual experience. Then the theaters blast you with wall-to-wall earth-rattling surround sound to bring you right into the movies. And starting with Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight - big Hollywood tentpoles were partially (or more recently entirely) shot with IMAX cameras to give you a truly BIG SCREEN experience with either a shifting or static aspect ratio. But sadly not all IMAX screens are made equal. With around 1700 Imax screens globally, you have to do your research before you run off to any old theater. In the push to get more IMAX screens out there, some multiplexes retrofitted existing screens to support IMAX - but didn't give you the same height experience. Not by a long shot. While the picture may be crystal clear, these screens dubbed "Lie-MAX" by moviegoers are a frustratingly lacking experience and just aren't worth the extra premium format surcharge. So you have to do your homework to make sure the screen you're going to is genuine IMAX and not a pithy converted screen. Let's now dive into Dolby Cinema: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray enthusiasts will know the names Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos - but you don't have to own a high-end home theater setup, you can go to your local theater! Utilizing their own dual high dynamic range laser projector system, Dolby Cinema screens promise the clearest, most detailed image possible with an intense surround and overhead audio experience. While only in a fraction of the theaters as IMAX, Dolby Cinema has set its own quality benchmark for image clarity and auditory resonance. Since all Dolby Cinema screens are certified by Dolby, there isn't a worry about one Dolby Cinema screen not being the same quality as the next Dolby Cinema screen. However - screen size is along standard theater ranges so you won't get that genuine HUGE SCREEN experience of IMAX. Is Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Better On Dolby Cinema or IMAX? Here's what Sam had to say about his Dolby Cinema experience: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One was viewed in Dolby Cinema at AMC Theaters Boston Common with a 4K Dolby Vision presentation that impresses with crisp colors, deep contrast and rich hues that come with the improved 4K laser projection. You can really tell the difference between the sequences shot normally and those framed for IMAX, though I don’t really fault the film for that, as the presentation on the whole is vivid and eye-popping. You won’t be disappointed by seeing it in Dolby Vision at a Dolby Cinema theater, though everything is cropped at 2.39:1. If you see this film in IMAX, certain sequences open up to the full-frame 1.90:1 ratio. The film was reportedly shot completely on Sony CineAlta Venice Cameras, made popular for their use on Top Gun: Maverick, which explains why everything is so crisp and vivid. [Edit 7/12/23]At the time of press, we didn't have confirmation that there wouldn't be any open frame 1.90:1 IMAX sequences - given past blockbuster titles and Mission: Impossible entries it was a safe assumption. After finally getting clarifications and numerous readers letting us know, the IMAX version of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One does not have expanding aspect ratio sequences and is apparently fixed at 2.39:1. Apologies for the confusion there. Here's what Bryan had to say about his IMAX experience: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One is being released in just about every theater across the world. The film will be available to watch in standard theaters or if one is so lucky, a choice of IMAX or Dolby Cinema enhanced theaters. What is the difference here? This film was shot on the Sony CineAlta Venice IMAX cameras, which means it was specifically made for IMAX theaters, or at least the big action set pieces were. That full scope from top to bottom in crystal clear clarity is something special to witness, especially during the incredible train sequence that allows for every type of visual imagination. It's an immersive experience when Cruise jumps off a mountain and lands on a train, along with some of those winding, narrow streets during the car chase. Movies like this are made to be seen on the biggest screen possible and IMAX delivers that option with perfection here. While Sam enjoyed the viewing experience of Dolby Cinema - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One was made to be seen at IMAX. Using the state-of-the-art Sony CineAlta Venice Cameras, both experiences guarantee you a better image experience than a standard theater screen - but IMAX looks like the clear overall winner overall. From incredible car chases to daring jumps to runaway trains, the film is sure to be a visual feast. Bryan and Sam may have had differing opinions about the film itself, but they both agree the action setpieces are incredible and demand to be seen on the best and biggest screens available.Posted Wed Jul 5, 2023 at 07:37 AM PDT by: -
Is It Safe To Go Back Into The Water? 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide July 2, 2023In the USA, there is a major holiday this week, which is pretty much why there are fewer releases, both in the 4K category and the blu-ray category. What are some of your favorite films or TV shows with July 4th / Independence Day in them? Uncle Sam and Independence Day are some obvious ones. Stranger Things 3 also revolved around this holiday. Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 5 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of July 2nd - July 8th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- There are no new release titles and no notable imports this week. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Jaws 2 debuts to 4K disc with a standard edition and a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook. Paramount Pictures delivers The Truman Show, perhaps one of Jim Carrey's better known films besides Ace Ventura or The Mask. Shout Factory upgrades another Universal Pictures film to 4K, this one coincidentally is titled, Upgrade. In the double-dip category, Paramount offers two existing films, but as collectible SteelBooks, Mission: Impossible - III and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Next week, a semi-normal week, with two major titles, Sisu and Scream 6, plus another Criterion 4K, and several other upgrades too! Blu-ray releases- There are to blu-ray counterparts of the above titles this week. Actually, this entire category is nearly devoid of any activity. On a busier week we might pass right over this one, but it has Dolph Lundgren in it and we have the space. An action movie titled Come Out Fighting from Screen Media. Anime highlights include The Executioner and Her Way of Life Complete Collection, One Piece: Season Thirteen - Voyage One and Re:Cycle of the Penguindrum Movie Collection. Crime/Drama from Arrow Video titled Fighting Back. There is one added bonus this week. June's slate of Imprint Films releases is available on Amazon this Friday, here's what to look for: >Damage - Imprint Films Limited Edition >Leap - Imprint Films Limited Edition >Malèna - Imprint Films Limited Edition >My Summer of Love - Imprint Films Limited Edition >Not One Less - Imprint Films Limited Edition >The Bounty - Imprint Films Limited Edition Notable announcements from last week: With the Independence Day holiday this week in the US, last week's announcements were a bit slow. (Thus two UK companies with the biggest news) Arrow Video has revealed their September releases. For the US and Canada, look for Borsalino, Carlito's Way 4K, The Prodigal Son and Ringu 4K. If you don't mind importing 4K titles (or getting them from Diabolik), Blood and Black Lace gets a 4K, and a bit of a surprise, The Psycho Collection (1960-1990) gets a 4K set as well. I personally doubt that Universal will be doing 4K discs if the 3 sequels of Psycho, so this might be the set to get. Second Sight UK also has a couple of surprises for August, Crimes of the Future as a 4K Special Edition, and It Follows, as a 4K Special Edition too. We have also linked a standard edition release of the latter because there is no 4K disc option in the US. 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 Jul 2, 2023 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Rian Johnson's Smash Hit Poker Face: Season 1 Arrives on Blu-ray on September 12Peacock's hit mystery series from Rian Johnson with a 99% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and starring Natasha Lyonne is headed for a Blu-ray-on-demand release on September 12. The star-studded mystery, directed by Rian Johnson (Knives Out), follows four-time Emmy® Nominee Natasha Lyonne’s "Charlie," who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. POKER FACE: SEASON ONE features amazing guest performances from Academy Award® nominee Hong Chau (The Whale), Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Tim Meadows (“Saturday Night Live”), Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist), four-time Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Judith Light (“Transparent”), Academy Award® nominee Chloë Sevigny (Boys Don’t Cry), three-time Academy Award® nominee Nick Nolte (Warrior), three-time Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Create Together), two-time Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Ron Perlman (Beauty and the Beast), Tim Blake Nelson (Old Henry), and Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) and more. Poker Face: Season 1 - Blu-ray The 3-Disc Blu-ray set will include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Here is the full press release: Certified Fresh with a 99% Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score! Street Date: September 12, 2023Description: POKER FACE: SEASON ONE arrives on DVD & Blu-ray September 12 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The star-studded mystery, directed by Rian Johnson (Knives Out), follows four-time Emmy® Nominee Natasha Lyonne’s "Charlie," who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. POKER FACE: SEASON ONE features amazing guest performances from Academy Award® nominee Hong Chau (The Whale), Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Tim Meadows (“Saturday Night Live”), Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist), four-time Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Judith Light (“Transparent”), Academy Award® nominee Chloë Sevigny (Boys Don’t Cry), three-time Academy Award® nominee Nick Nolte (Warrior), three-time Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Create Together), two-time Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Ron Perlman (Beauty and the Beast), Tim Blake Nelson (Old Henry), and Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) and more. These three-disc sets include all ten episodes of season one. POKER FACE: SEASON ONE will also be available on Blu-ray™ manufactured on demand. DVD Specifications: Widescreen Format English 5.1 Dolby Digital English Audio Description English SDH Subtitles Blu-ray Specifications: 1080p High Definition English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio English Audio Description English SDH Subtitles U.S. Rating: Not Rated Canadian Rating: 14A - Violence, Coarse Language Run Time: 9 hrs 8 mins approx.Posted Mon Jun 26, 2023 at 10:08 AM PDT by: -
They'll Swallow Your Soul! 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide June 25, 2023This week offers a mixed bag of titles, which might be just what the doctor ordered. Fun fact, the sound of a fly has been used in all of the Evil Dead films, Evil Dead Rise actually opens with that sound. Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 4 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of June 25th - July 1st, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases Too late for press time last week, Turbine Media Group releases three 4K media books for The Deep House. Still, check it out. They have other 4K titles in the works as well, Black Phone and Renfield among others. Why Universal isn't doing them, I couldn't really say. The new release this week is Evil Dead Rise from Warner Bros. There have been mixed reviews with this one. And if you want the shiny SteelBook, the USA has been snubbed again, seek overseas markets. There is a European SteelBook coming July 17th, as well as other editions elsewhere. Catalog releases next. Got to thinking, what a missed opportunity. Waiting until this week to get Creepshow, especially when there is an episode titled "Father's Day." All he ever wanted was his cake! The episode I remember most is the one with the cockroaches, but I was rather young when I had seen this film. A little more comedy to the horror mix, also look for Motel Hell. When you think of classic Chevy Chase, no doubt you think of National Lampoon's Vacation (or the sequels). This one is available as a standard edition and as a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook. The US market was snubbed (again) for the Ultimate Collector's Edition, which releases on Import Monday. From Arrow Video, Kevin Smith's Mallrats. Next, even though Universal recently did their release, Arrow Video's 'fat pack' edition of Waterworld is available this week as well. A higher bit rate and a different mix of special features. Powerhouse Films' Indicator Series has Cold Eyes of Fear this week. SteelBooks of the first two films of the franchise, Mission: Impossible and Mission: Impossible - II are available this week. Standard Editions for Daughters of Darkness and Dead & Buried close out the category. Next week a Jaws sequel, an 'Upgrade,' Truman Show, and more MI steels. Blu-ray releases And like the 4K category, just past press time for last week's shopping guide, Turbine Media Group announced several media books for the film Harry and the Hendersons. Blu-ray counterparts for the above category, one new release, one catalog release. Look for Evil Dead Rise from Warner Bros and Cold Eyes of Fear (Limited Edition) from Powerhouse Films. Warner Archive has been focusing most of their releases to street on the same week each given month, their June slate this week includes Angel Face, Caged!, Dangerous When Wet, The Damned Don't Cry and The Old Man and the Sea. Land of the Pharaohs got moved to July 18th. New bio/drama from Sony Pictures titled Big George Foreman. This man has touched several generations and the story itself sounds well worth a look. TV on disc has just one title this week, Tales of the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season. More Sandpiper Pictures releases with The Barefoot Contessa and The Secret of Santa Vittoria. Anime highlights are not so high this week, look for just Skeleton Knight in Another World: The Complete Season in this category. Yes, there are other fine anime releases, but they do not fit the right criteria for this guide. If you're not a Disney Movie Club Member and was forced to wait, Mickey & Friends: 10 Classic Shorts - Volume 2 is now available to general release. Just a single sku from Criterion this week, but it is a collection of Italian films on 9-discs, Pasolini 101. Let's talk special interest. With a drought of 3D discs, no doubt you might want to consider Prison Girls 3D from Kino Lorber. Notable announcements from last week: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be released to 4K and blu-ray discs on August 1. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is coming to 4K disc on September 26. 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 Jun 25, 2023 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Disc News Round-up: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Enter the Dragon, Star Trek: Picard, and More!In case you have missed some of our recent disc announcements and additions to our release calendar, here are some of the highlights of the week. Up first, Disney and Marvel Studios are preparing to release James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 1. In the meantime while we wait for those to hit stores, you can read our theatrical review here, and check out the trailer below: Warner Brothers has announced a 50th anniversary edition of Enter the Dragon starring Bruce Lee on 4K UHD Blu-ray hitting stores on August 8. Likewise, Sony has also unveiled a 25th anniversary edition of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer for 4K UHD as well. That one will be available on September 28. Sorry Hookman, but you are no match for a dragon. Paramount is getting ready to send a farewell to Star Trek: Picard - The Final Season on Blu-ray on September 5. The last season will also be available in a SteelBook as well as a collection of all three seasons will arrive on Blu-ray on the same day. Not only that though, it looks like ultimate fans of Jean-Luc Picard may want to hold off until October for Star Trek: Picard - The Legacy Collection - a limited, numbered set that will include Star Trek: The Next Generation's Complete Series, the four TNG films, and Star Trek: Picard Complete Series, PLUS loads of swag! Check out this spread: And finally for our cult film enthusiasts, it's worth noting that a bunch of titles have been added to our release calendar. Mondo Macabro will be issuing standard Blu-ray releases for four titles - The Fear, Unquite Death / The Broken Mirror, Ravishing Dany / The Girl Can't Stop, and The Night of the Executioner on August 8. Severin is also set to release two films by Jess Franco - The Inconfessable Orgies of Emmanuelle a.k.a. Emmanuelle Exposed and The Sexual Story of O, as well as Juan Piquer Simón's Journey to the Center of the Earth a.k.a. Where Time Began all on Blu-ray on August 29.Posted Thu Jun 22, 2023 at 03:40 PM PDT by: -
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer Sinks a Hook into 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 26Has it really been 25 years since the vengeful hit-and-run victim continued their killing spree? Apparently it has, and to celebrate Sony is bringing I Still Know What You Did Last Summer to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and an all-new director's commentary featuring Danny Cannon on September 26. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Brandy, and Mekhi Phifer star in the screamer sequel to the blood-chilling box office hit, I Know What You Did Last Summer. Remember Ben Willis? He's the fisherman who killed the boy who was driving the car when it went off the road in the fatal accident that killed his daughter Sara... he's the man in the slicker with a hook in his hand ready to exact bloody justice... well, he's back. It's hard to forget a man who refuses to die. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital Combo Pack will include a new transfer in Dolby Vision approved by director Danny Cannon, an all-new Dolby Atmos, and a newly recorded director's commentary as well as the previously released features. DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC Feature scanned from the original camera negative and presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director Danny Cannon All-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 Special Features: NEW: Commentary with Director Danny Cannon He Still Knows What You Did: An Interview with Muse Watson BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in high definition 5.1 audio Special Features: Making-of Featurette Music Video: “How Do I Deal” Performed by Jennifer Love Hewitt Theatrical Trailer I Still Know What You Did Last Summer will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 26. Check out the full press release: THE THRILLING SEQUEL DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD™ IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26TH WITH AN ALL-NEW DIRECTOR COMMENTARY SYNOPSIS Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Brandy, and Mekhi Phifer star in the screamer sequel to the blood-chilling box office hit, I Know What You Did Last Summer. Remember Ben Willis? He's the fisherman who killed the boy who was driving the car when it went off the road in the fatal accident that killed his daughter Sara... he's the man in the slicker with a hook in his hand ready to exact bloody justice... well, he's back. It's hard to forget a man who refuses to die. DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC • Feature scanned from the original camera negative and presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director Danny Cannon • All-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 • Special Features: o NEW: Commentary with Director Danny Cannon o He Still Knows What You Did: An Interview with Muse Watson BLU-RAY DISC • Feature presented in high definition • 5.1 audio • Special Features: o Making-of Featurette o Music Video: “How Do I Deal” Performed by Jennifer Love Hewitt o Theatrical Trailer CAST AND CREW Directed By: Danny Cannon Produced by: Neal H. Moritz, Erik Feig, Stokely Chaffin, William S. Beasley Written By: Trey Callaway Cast: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Brandy, Mekhi Phifer, Muse Watson, Bill Cobbs, Matthew Settle SPECS Run Time: Approx. 100 Mins. Rating: R for intense terror violence and gore, strong language and some drug use 4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.39:1 4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA Blu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 1.85:1 • Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • Color • Some of the information in the above listing may not apply to Special Features. DVD: 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color • Some of the information in the above listing may not apply to Special Features. FOR MORE INFORMATION Twitter: @SonyPicsHomeEnt Instagram: @SonyPicturesHomeEntertainment Facebook: facebook.com/SonyPicturesHomeEntertainment YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sonypictures ABOUT SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.htmlPosted Thu Jun 22, 2023 at 10:40 AM PDT by: -
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 1James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy comes to an epic finale on home video when it arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 1. The film arrives at digital retailers on July 7. Read our review for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 here. In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, our beloved band of misfits is looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from a terrible loss, must rally his team and embark on a dicey, action-packed mission to defend the universe and protect Rocket. Meanwhile, a new, unpredictable force threatens to bring the Guardians down for good. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is written and directed by James Gunn. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Blu-ray The 4K UHD Blu-ray will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack while the Blu-ray will have a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack. Here are the bonus features: Featurettes: The Imperfect, Perfect Family - View the evolution of the Guardians through the cast and crew’s passion for each other and the entire franchise. Join this tight knit “found family” as they leave behind a legacy and recount their best memories wrapping up this epic trilogy’s final film. Creating Rocket Raccoon - Director James Gunn talks about bringing Rocket to life and how personal the character is to him. Uncover BTS footage, the research and development of the visual effects process, and the inspiration for Rocket through conversations with cast and crew. Deleted Scenes: A Bit Much - Adam Warlock explains to Ayesha what he plans to do with the Guardians. A Lending Hand - Peter lends a hand to an injured humanimal on Counter-Earth and shows he means no harm. Drax's Analogies and Metaphors - Drax gives Peter some interesting life analogies and metaphors. The Perfect Society - The High Evolutionary reveals his mission to perfect the universe. The Search for 89P13 - Behemoth brings not-so-good news to The High Evolutionary. Annoyed Peter - Peter gets annoyed while altering the shield. A Burning Escape - Peter runs back to grab his music player before escaping a blazing inferno on the Arête. Knowhere After the Battle - The High Evolutionary is brought back to Knowhere and locked up while Kraglin recruits Adam Warlock. Audio Commentary - Watch the film with audio commentary by director James Gunn. Gag Reel - Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Pre-orders aren't available quite yet for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, nor have we seen any retailer-exclusives pop up yet, but they should be coming shortly. Here is the full press release: “A BRILLIANT END TO A BRILLIANT TRILOGY” – Ian Sandwell, Digital Spy Get ready for one last ride with the galaxy’s most beloved band of unlikely heroes! Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is available to buy only at Digital retailers on July 7 and arrives on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 1. BURBANK, CA (June 22, 2023) – The galaxy's favorite band of misfits are back for one final adventure, and it may be their most dangerous yet. James Gunn’s epic conclusion to the Guardians trilogy is “full of heart, humor, and action” (Ross Bonaime, Collider) and “an absolute must-see” (Molly Freeman, Screen Rant). Raising the stakes to new levels, the team must protect one of their own from a mysterious new villain in a thrilling adventure full of the spectacle, humor and heart that fans have come to expect. And of course, an awesome soundtrack! Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arrives at Digital retailers on July 7 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 1. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel and audio commentary by James Gunn. Film Synopsis In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, our beloved band of misfits is looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from a terrible loss, must rally his team and embark on a dicey, action-packed mission to defend the universe and protect Rocket. Meanwhile, a new, unpredictable force threatens to bring the Guardians down for good. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is written and directed by James Gunn. Bonus Features* FEATURETTES The Imperfect, Perfect Family - View the evolution of the Guardians through the cast and crew’s passion for each other and the entire franchise. Join this tight knit “found family” as they leave behind a legacy and recount their best memories wrapping up this epic trilogy’s final film. Creating Rocket Raccoon – Director James Gunn talks about bringing Rocket to life and how personal the character is to him. Uncover BTS footage, the research and development of the visual effects process, and the inspiration for Rocket through conversations with cast and crew. DELETED SCENES A Bit Much – Adam Warlock explains to Ayesha what he plans to do with the Guardians. A Lending Hand – Peter lends a hand to an injured humanimal on Counter-Earth and shows he means no harm. Drax's Analogies and Metaphors - Drax gives Peter some interesting life analogies and metaphors. The Perfect Society – The High Evolutionary reveals his mission to perfect the universe. The Search for 89P13 – Behemoth brings not-so-good news to The High Evolutionary. Annoyed Peter – Peter gets annoyed while altering the shield. A Burning Escape – Peter runs back to grab his music player before escaping a blazing inferno on the Arête. Knowhere After the Battle – The High Evolutionary is brought back to Knowhere and locked up while Kraglin recruits Adam Warlock. GAG REEL Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY Watch the film with audio commentary by director James Gunn. *Bonus features vary by product and retailer Cast Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/ Star-Lord Zoë Saldaña as Gamora Dave Bautista as Drax Karen Gillan as Nebula Pom Klementieff as Mantis Vin Diesel as Groot Bradley Cooper as Rocket Sean Gunn as Kraglin Chukwudi Iwuji as The High Evolutionary Will Poulter as Adam Warlock Maria Bakalova as Cosmo Linda Cardellini as Lylla Nathan Fillion as Master Karja Sylvester Stallone as Stakar Ogord Directed by James Gunn Produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a. Executive Producers Louis D’Esposito Victoria Alonso Nikolas Korda Sara Smith Simon Hatt Screenplay by James Gunn Product Specifications U.S. and Canada Street Date Digital: July 7, 2023 Physical: August 1, 2023 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Physical: Cinematic Universe Edition (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 149 minutes Rating U.S.: Rated PG-13 Canada: Rated PG Aspect Ratio Digital: Dynamic (1.85:1 and 2.35:1) Physical: Dynamic (1.85:1 and 2.35:1) U.S. Audio 4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital and English 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio Language Tracks Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) Canada Audio 4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital and English 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio Language Tracks Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) U.S. Subtitles 4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles DVD: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms) Canada Subtitles 4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles DVD: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Thu Jun 22, 2023 at 09:37 AM PDT by: -
Celebrate 50 Years of Bruce Lee with Enter the Dragon Arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 8Bruce Lee's martial arts masterpiece and final completed film Enter the Dragon directed by Robert Clouse will be getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 8. Bruce Lee explodes onto the screen in the film that rocketed him to international superstardom, Enter The Dragon. Lee plays a martial arts expert determined to take down the ruthless gang leader, Han, who was responsible for the death of his sister. Recruited by an intelligence agency, he poses a student and attends a tournament at a remote island fortress. His goal is to gather evidence that will prove Han’s involvement with drug trafficking and prostitution. With one man focused on crime and the other bent on revenge, the two engage in the now-classic fight-to-the-death finish. They both enter a mirrored maze and deadly battle. Only one will exit. Enter the Dragon - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The United States Library of Congress preserved Enter the Dragon in The National Film Registry in 2004 as a "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" film. Also, Bruce Lee was selected as one of Time Magazine's "100 most influential people of the century" in 1999. This release includes the Theatrical Version of the film as well as the Special Edition which includes three additional minutes of footage - both in 4K HDR on separate discs. Digital copies are also included. The following previously released features are included: Introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell Commentary by Paul Heller and Michael Allin Suggested retail price is only $24.99 so order your copy today and here is the full press release: ENTER THE DRAGON COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL TO CELEBRATE THE ICONIC FILM’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY, ENTER THE DRAGON WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) Purchase the film on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital on August 8 Burbank, Calif., June 20, 2023 – As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, the iconic martial arts film Enter the Dragon will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital this August. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its 1973 release, on August 8 Enter the Dragon will be available to purchase 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. Enter the Dragon is considered one of the most influential action films of all time and is credited with bringing interest in the Asian martial arts genre to mainstream Western cinema. The Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc includes both the theatrical version of the film and the Special Edition of the film which features three additional minutes of footage. Directed by Robert Clouse, Enter the Dragon stars Bruce Lee in his final completed film role. Lee is widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of all time and was a pop culture icon of the 20th century. In addition to Lee, the film also stars John Saxon, Ahna Capri, Bob Wall, Shih Kein, and introduces Jim Kelly. It was written by Michael Allin and produced by Fred Weintraub, Paul Heller, and Raymond Chow with a score by honorary Academy Award recipient Lalo Schifrin. In 2004, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." In 1999, Bruce Lee was listed in Time magazine’s “100 most influential people of the century.” Enter the Dragon will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc for $24.99 ERP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version of the feature film in 4K with HDR, the Special Edition version of the film in 4K with HDR, and a Digital download of both versions of the film. Fans can also own Enter the Dragon in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on August 8. About the Film Bruce Lee explodes onto the screen in the film that rocketed him to international superstardom, Enter The Dragon. Lee plays a martial arts expert determined to take down the ruthless gang leader, Han, who was responsible for the death of his sister. Recruited by an intelligence agency, he poses a student and attends a tournament at a remote island fortress. His goal is to gather evidence that will prove Han’s involvement with drug trafficking and prostitution. With one man focused on crime and the other bent on revenge, the two engage in the now-classic fight-to-the-death finish. They both enter a mirrored maze and deadly battle. Only one will exit. Enter the Dragon Ultra HD Blu-ray disc and Digital the following previously released special features: Introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell Commentary by Paul Heller and Michael Allin BASICS PRODUCT ERP Enter the Dragon Ultra HD $24.99 Enter the Dragon Theatrical Version Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French Theatrical Version Run Time: 99 minutes Rating: R for martial arts violence and brief nudity Physical Street Date: 8/8/23 Digital Street Date: 8/8/23 Enter the Dragon Special Edition Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Mandarin-PRC, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French Run Time: 102 minutes Rating: R for martial arts violence and brief nudity Physical Street Date: 8/8/23 Digital Street Date: 8/8/23Posted Tue Jun 20, 2023 at 12:47 PM PDT by: -
Choose Your Avatar! - 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide June 18, 2023Choose Your Avatar! At least that is what people in targeted campaigns on Facebook have been seeing. When I see it, I yell the 4K BD100 with Dolby Vision, but it's probably the answer they are looking for. If you are a 4K buyer, this week Avatar is gonna cost you around $70, if you are a little more hardcore collector of physical media, more like $200. Yes, there are a few other good catalog titles to ponder as well. Until the discs are in my hand though, Avatar is still just a mirage to me. I have seen pictures of The Way of Water in store backrooms already and my 3D copy has shipped, but not quite yet on the 4K SteelBook though. Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 3 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of June 18th - June 24th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases Which 4K discs are you getting this week and which SKUS of the Avatar films are they? The original Avatar (2009) is up as a first time to 4K disc. Hard to believe it goes way back to 2009. Avatar: The Way of Water is probably the reason we get the original film to 4K. The Way of Water is available as a standard edition, a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook edition, a Target Exclusive, and last but not least, a Walmart Exclusive. See the Blu-ray category for a pleasant surprise, a 3D edition as well. On to other films now, Paramount brings us Tom Cruise day with both a great classic The Firm, and well-known fantasy film, Vanilla Sky. Hard to resist not buying both. Keeping with releasing films in pairs, Kino Lorber brings us The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and Ronin. Makes me wonder if The Manchurian Candidate (2004) will follow as Paramount has done the remakes on two other films so far where Kino Lorber did the original ones. Next week, a National Lampoon classic, Creepshow gets the 4K upgrade, Mallrats, Waterworld by Arrow Video and more. Blu-ray releases- Blu-ray counterparts of the above titles, Avatar: The Way of Water from 20th Century Studios, with what I consider a better cover art than the 4K version, and Ronin gets a Kino Lorber edition as well. Avatar: The Way of Water also gets a 3D blu-ray edition. Super slow week for anime, look for Aoashi - Season 1 Part 2 and Haikyu!! To The Top (Season 4) Premium Box Set. New Guy Ritchie action/thriller The Covenant comes to us via Warner Bros. No 4K in the states on this one. Catalog releases from MGM, Best Seller, City of Ghosts (2002), Diary of a Hitman, Golden Gate and Stormy Monday. Another short-notice release from Universal, the 2023 action/comedy Polite Society. (Most likely a not available at Walmart release, again. Not sure what determines if a new Uni release will be available there). Pair of Criterion Collection releases Medicine for Melancholy, a "lo-fi" drama/romance, and The Servant, a film of the drama category. TV on disc this week includes just Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 16. I would certainly buy seasons 1-15 if they offered it! Arrow Video has Japanese action/thriller The Game Trilogy. Honorable Mention (?) - Dinosaurs are always hot, this week Well Go USA has I Am T-Rex. It looks worth a gander in my book. Notable announcements from last week: Warner Archive's next batch, Cowboys & Aliens 4K as well as Kill Bill 4K and Kill Bill 2 4K, check out the news story here. Roman Holiday is getting a 4K release on August 15th. Hustle & Flow is getting a 'Paramount Presents' 4K release on August 29th. How about a 'Paramount Presents' 4K of Roman Holiday? Feel like Days of Thunder again! Criterion Collection's September slate includes FOUR 4K titles, including The Princess Bride! That leaves the 4K restoration of La Bamba available as a blu-ray only, but hey even so, I might have to buy every title in September. Goodbye wallet, it's been nice knowing you. 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 Jun 18, 2023 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
