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Hark Triton, Hark! Robert Eggers "The Lighthouse" Spills Its Beans For A24 Shop Collector's Edition 4K UHDFor those of ye patient enough to have waited, you get ye lobster with the A24 Shop Exclusive Collector's Edition of Robert Egger's The Lighthouse on Blu-ray or 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with deluxe packaging and 64-page booklet Special collector's edition of Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse, available in Standard Blu-ray and—for the very first time!—4K UHD with a new HDR master. Featuring original artwork by Tobias Kaspar and a 64-page interior booklet, the printed discpack comes enclosed in an embossed wave-textured slipcase - now ready to order exclusive from the A24 Shop. The Lighthouse - Collector's Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Blu-ray Collector's Edition is virtually identical, just obviously a different format. Disc Details: Standard Blu-ray 1080p High Definition 16x9 Widescreen 1.19:1 Presentation English 5.1 DTS-HD® Master Audio Rated R 109 Minutes English SDH and Spanish Subtitles English Audio Description 4K HDR Blu-ray 2160p Ultra HD Dolby Vision HDR 16x9 Widescreen 1.19:1 Presentation English 5.1 DTS-HD® Master Audio Rated R 109 Minutes English SDH and Spanish Subtitles English Audio Description Disc extras include: Director's Commentary with Robert Eggers Exclusive mini documentary on composer Mark Korven Costume walkthrough and interview with costume designer Linda Muir 2019 making-of featurette Deleted scenes Book contents include: Storyboard excerpts by David Cullen Production design drawings by Craig Lathrop BTS photography by Eric Chakeen Bib-front shirt pattern made by Marvin Schlichting to Linda Muir's design Now if that wasn't enough Lighthouse news for you, Arrow is teasing the announcement of their own release sometime next week - while we figure most of the specs to be identical, we'll just have to wait and see what they have to offer besides different packaging. As we learn more about this release we'll add it to our listings and dig deep into those bonus features and disc spec details ASAP.Posted Mon Mar 20, 2023 at 12:44 PM PDT by: -
2005 Terror Flick "Wolf Creek" Getting Limited Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray From Via Vision May 31stThe 2005 infamous Ozploitation terror flick Wolf Creek scores a two-disc Blu-ray release from Via Vision Entertainment with a lenticular cover and is limited to a shockingly slim 1000 units! Based on true crimes within the Australian Outback (not the steakhouse chain), the film rode the wave of body horror "torture porn" terror flicks like Hostel, High Tension, and the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Only this one was pretty good and genuinely terrifying without completely diving deep into the depictions of mutilation and pain. Directed by Greg McLean and starring Kestie Morassi, Cassandra Magrath, and Snakes On A Plane's Nathan Phillips with John Jarratt turning in a particularly scary performance as Mick Taylor. Wolf Creek - Limited Edition Blu-ray (1000 Units) Absent a proper Blu-ray release in the United States after HD-DVD went defunct, Wolf Creek has been around the block in other markets and territories on the format for several years now. While we await a domestic release, ViaVision is delivering an exciting 2-Disc 2-Version Limited Edition with a lenticular cover and six art cards. $40+ shipping (U.S) may be a bit steep for some but it'd be great to finally have both cuts of the film in the same package. I'm tired of waiting for someone to deliver the first and best of the series while Wolf Creek 2 has been available here stateside for years, so I think I'm going to take the plunge and jump for this edition. Again, this set is limited to only 1000 units so get those pre-orders in fast! You can only purchase this direct from ViaVisionPosted Mon Mar 20, 2023 at 07:17 AM PDT by: -
Spring Has Sprung! - 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide March 19, 2023This week's 4K calendar is basically owned by Paramount. Excluding the last staggered Rocky steel, names like Wes Craven, Brad Pitt, and a recognizable movie from the 80s with a dragon in it are all brought to you by the same studio. And of course there are a few blu-rays worthy of checking out too. And yes, Spring begins officially on Monday, YAY! Welcome to Volume 3 Episode 42 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of March 19th - March 25th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- New release of the week is that other film about Hollywood, titled Babylon. This one is available as a standard edition and as a SteelBook edition. (If you haven't followed, The Fabelmans might easily be confused to those that have not seen either film yet as the descriptions of each talk about early Hollywood film.) Moving on to catalog titles, Dragonslayer also gets the same release structure, a standard edition and a SteelBook edition. The toughest choice here will be which one do you want most, they've both got some pretty iconic 80s poster/cover art. If you can't decide, get one of each! (Maybe that's the 80's geek in me talking right there!) Wes Craven gets the 'Paramount Presents' treatment this week with Red Eye. Wes Craven, 4K, thriller, yes please! The 4th and final (for now) staggered 4K SteelBook of the Rocky Collection comes out this week, Rocky IV. Walletmageddon is coming next week! Netflix's All Quiet on the Western Front, Gerard Butler's Plane, Chuck Norris is a Sidekick, several boutique releases, and so much more. Consider the imports on the calender too and it is going to be a wallet-buster, prepare yourself! Blu-ray releases- The Paramount blu-ray counterparts of the above titles this week include Babylon and Dragonslayer, both as standard editons. Overall, the blu-ray category is pretty light this week, but there's plenty to ponder. From Criterion, David Lynch's Inland Empire. From Universal and Blumhouse, M3GAN. This release has a gorier cut, and according to Bryan's review, though it is more enjoyable, it is not the ultimate cut we are thinking of. The only other thing missing is a 4K disc option. TV on disc includes Doc Martin: Series 10 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season One, which is available as a standard editon and a SteelBook Edition. Keep in mind that 4K has been announced for Trek with a May 16th street date. How about a horror movie from Vertical Entertainment titled Lullaby? Comedy from LionsGate titled Seriously Red, a story about a Dolly Parton impersonator. Anime highlights include Final Examination Kujira, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 The Movie, which is available as a standard edition, a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook and a Lenticular/Rightstuf Exclusive edition, Kill Me Baby - Complete Collection, Levius, One Piece: Season Twelve - Voyage Three and SAIYUKI RELOAD -ZEROIN- Complete Collection. Worthy of mentioning, Shout Factory has classic comedy this week with Crazy People (Dudley Moore, Daryl Hannah) and Critical Condition (Richard Pryor). Add a dash of horror to your comedy and you get Dr. Giggles. Don't feel left out of the upcoming 4K typhoon, next week is walletmageddon for blu-ray releases as well. Notable announcements from last week: Criterion Collection's June slate has been revealed. Look for The Rules of the Game 4K, Time Bandits 4K and more. Check out the news story for all the deets. HBO's The Last of Us Season One gets a 4K and blu-ray release July 18th. There have been images of overseas SteelBooks spotted, so one would expect the same here. Another James Wan film that's not M3GAN will be getting a 4K/SteelBook, Insidious will be available on June 20th from Sony Pictures. M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin Arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray May 9th. 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 Mar 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin Arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray May 9thThe apocalyptic thriller from M. Night Shyamalan based on the book “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay will hit 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 9. Digital will be available on March 24. KNOCK AT THE CABIN is a thriller about a tight-knit family who are taken hostage by four armed strangers while vacationing at a remote cabin. The visitors, led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Dune), demand that the young girl and her parents make an unthinkable choice: to save their family or save humanity. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and several bonus features: BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL: Deleted Scenes They Need Some Time Going to Church Enjoying the Sun Leonard Explains Chowblaster Infomercial - Enjoy an extended cut of the TV informercial from the film that features an appearance by M. Night Shyamalan himself. Choosing Wisely: Behind the Scenes of KNOCK AT THE CABIN - Examine what drew M. Night Shyamalan to adapt this terrifying story, and how the relationships between characters were unlike any this ensemble cast had ever played before. Tools of the Apocalypse - Explore the creation of some of the film’s most terrifying props and learn why they play such an important role in the story. Drawing a Picture - See how M. Night Shyamalan envisions his shots in advance of ever turning on the camera, through his extensive use of storyboards. Kristen Cui Shines a Light - Take a closer look at actress Kristen Cui’s dynamic performance as Wen in her film debut. Knock at the Cabin - Blu-ray Knock at the Cabin - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Knock at the Cabin - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy SteelBook Order your copy today and here is the full press release: M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW FILM IS NOW YOURS TO OWN WITH EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENES, BEHIND-THE-SCENES FEATURETTES AND MORE! “ONE OF M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN’S BEST” – SCREEN RANT OWN IT WITH BONUS CONTENT ON DIGITAL MARCH 24, 2023 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD MAY 9, 2023 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Universal City, California, March 17, 2023 – Critically acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan returns with his seventh #1 movie debut, KNOCK AT THE CABIN, yours to own on Digital March 24 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on May 9 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on the book “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay, the suspenseful apocalyptic thriller is “a relentlessly gripping winner” (The Playlist) that “commands your attention at every reveal” (Comicbook). KNOCK AT THE CABIN comes home with more than 40 minutes of exclusive bonus content, including deleted scenes and featurettes that dives deep into the film’s layered and multi-dimensional themes, Shyamalan’s visionary filmmaking process, and more. KNOCK AT THE CABIN is a thriller about a tight-knit family who are taken hostage by four armed strangers while vacationing at a remote cabin. The visitors, led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Dune), demand that the young girl and her parents make an unthinkable choice: to save their family or save humanity. Showcasing outstanding performances from a talented and diverse ensemble cast alongside Bautista, KNOCK AT THE CABIN stars Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, “Mindhunter”), Ben Aldridge (“Fleabag,” “Our Girl”), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Old, “Avenue 5”), Abby Quinn (Little Women, “Mad About You”), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise, “Servant”), and Kristen Cui in her feature film debut. With the purchase of KNOCK AT THE CABIN on disc or digital, fans are eligible to earn points towards digital movies via the Universal All-Access Rewards program. Members can redeem their points for digital movies, swag and more! For registration and details please visit www.MyUniversalRewards.com. The film is also available to stream on Peacock on March 24, 2023. BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL: Deleted Scenes They Need Some Time Going to Church Enjoying the Sun Leonard Explains Chowblaster Infomercial - Enjoy an extended cut of the TV informercial from the film that features an appearance by M. Night Shyamalan himself. Choosing Wisely: Behind the Scenes of KNOCK AT THE CABIN - Examine what drew M. Night Shyamalan to adapt this terrifying story, and how the relationships between characters were unlike any this ensemble cast had ever played before. Tools of the Apocalypse - Explore the creation of some of the film’s most terrifying props and learn why they play such an important role in the story. Drawing a Picture - See how M. Night Shyamalan envisions his shots in advance of ever turning on the camera, through his extensive use of storyboards. Kristen Cui Shines a Light - Take a closer look at actress Kristen Cui’s dynamic performance as Wen in her film debut. FILMMAKERS: Cast: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Kristen Cui, Abbey Quinn and Rupert Grint Casting By: Douglas Aibel CSA Costume Designer: Caroline Duncan Music Supervisor: Susan Jacobs Music By: Herdís Stefánsdóttir Edited by: Noëmi Preiswerk Production Designer: Naaman Marshall Directors of Photography: Jarin Blaschke, Lowell A. Meyer Executive Producers: Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Ashley Fox, Steven Schneider Produced By: Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock, M. Night Shyamalan Based on the Book “The Cabin at the End of the World” Written By: Paul Tremblay Screenplay By: M. Night Shyamalan and Steve Desmond & Michael Sherman Directed By: M. Night Shyamalan TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD: Street Date: May 9, 2023 Selection Number: 191329242353 Layers: BD 100 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen Rating: R for violence and language Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) Run Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™: Street Date: May 9, 2023 Selection Number: 191329239148 Layers: BD 50 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen Rating: R for violence and language Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) Run Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: Street Date: May 9, 2023 Selection Number: 191329239131 Layers: DVD 9 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Rating: R for violence and language Subtitles: English SDH, Complex Mandarin, French Canadian, Korean and Latin American Spanish Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) Run Time: 1 hour, 40 minutesPosted Fri Mar 17, 2023 at 09:22 AM PDT by: -
The Criterion Collection Announces June 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray SlateComing this summer are The Rules of the Game and Time Bandits on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, as well as The Servant, Medicine for Melancholy, and Pasolini 101 on Blu-ray. Coming in June: Medicine for Melancholy, the sublime San Francisco–set feature debut of love and connection by Barry Jenkins, rubs shoulders with The Servant, Joseph Losey's savagely witty British class-war classic, while two favorites—The Rules of the Game, Jean Renoir's merciless critique of French society, and Time Bandits, Terry Gilliam's fantastic odyssey to the limits of the imagination—arrive on 4K UHD. Plus, our recently announced nine-film box set Pasolini 101! First up on June 6 is a 4K UHD upgrade of Jean Renoir’s The Rules of the Game coming June 6th The Rules of the Game - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Considered one of the greatest films ever made, Jean Renoir’s The Rules of the Game is a scathing critique of corrupt French society cloaked in a comedy of manners in which a weekend at a marquis’s country château lays bare some ugly truths about a group of haut bourgeois acquaintances. The film has had a tumultuous history: it was subjected to cuts after the violent response of the audience at its 1939 premiere, and the original negative was destroyed during World War II; it wasn’t reconstructed until 1959. That version, which has stunned viewers for decades, is presented here. 1939 • 106 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In French with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray of the film with special features Introduction to the film by director Jean Renoir Audio commentary written by film scholar Alexander Sesonske and read by filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich Comparison of the film’s two endings Selected-scene analysis by Renoir historian Chris Faulkner Excerpts from a 1966 French television program by filmmaker Jacques Rivette Part one of Jean Renoir, a two-part 1993 documentary by film critic David Thompson Video essay about the film’s production, release, and 1959 reconstruction Interview with film critic Olivier Curchod Interview from a 1965 episode of the French television series Les écrans de la ville with Jean Gaborit and Jacques Durand Interviews with set designer Max Douy; Renoir’s son, Alain; and actor Mila Parély PLUS: An essay by Sesonske; writings by Jean Renoir, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bertrand Tavernier, and François Truffaut; and tributes to the film by J. Hoberman, Kent Jones, Paul Schrader, Wim Wenders, Robert Altman, and others 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP $49.95PREBOOK: 5/2/23STREET: 6/6/23CAT #: CC3463UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-039-2UPC: 7-15515-28451-6 Following that is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition of Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits on June 13. Time Bandits - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray In this fantastic voyage through time and space from Terry Gilliam, a boy named Kevin (Craig Warnock) escapes his gadget-obsessed parents to join a band of time travelers. Armed with a map stolen from the Supreme Being (Ralph Richardson), they plunder treasure from Napoleon (Ian Holm) and Agamemnon (Sean Connery)—but the Evil Genius (David Warner) is watching their every move. Featuring a darkly playful script by Gilliam and his Monty Python cohort Michael Palin (who also appears in the film), Time Bandits is at once a giddy fairy tale, a revisionist history lesson, and a satire of technology gone awry. 1981 • 116 minutes • Color • Stereo • 1.85:1 aspect ratio DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K restoration, supervised by director Terry Gilliam, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray of the film with special features Audio commentary featuring Gilliam, cowriter-actor Michael Palin, and actors John Cleese, David Warner, and Craig Warnock Program on the creation of the film’s various historical periods and fantasy worlds, narrated by film writer David Morgan and featuring production designer Milly Burns and costume designer James Acheson Conversation between Gilliam and film scholar Peter von Bagh, recorded at the 1998 Midnight Sun Film Festival Appearance by actor Shelley Duvall on Tom Snyder’s Tomorrow show from 1981 Gallery of rare photographs from the set Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic David Sterritt 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO EDITIONSRP: $49.95PREBOOK: 5/9/23STREET: 6/13/23CAT #: CC3464UHDBDISBN: 979-8-88607-040-8UPC: 7-15515-28461-5 On June 20 is a Blu-ray release of Joseph Losey's The Servant. The Servant - The Criterion Collection The prolific, ever provocative Joseph Losey, blacklisted from Hollywood and living in England, delivered a coolly modernist shock to the system of that nation’s cinema with this mesmerizing dissection of class, sexuality, and power. A dissolute scion of the upper crust (James Fox) finds the seemingly perfect manservant (a diabolical Dirk Bogarde, during his transition from matinee idol to art-house icon) to oversee his new London town house. But not all is as it seems, as traditional social hierarchies are gradually, disturbingly destabilized. Lustrously disorienting cinematography and a masterful script by playwright Harold Pinter merge in The Servant, a tour de force of mounting psychosexual menace. 1963 • 115 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • 1.66:1 aspect ratio BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack New program on director Joseph Losey by film critic Imogen Sara Smith Rare interview from 1976 with Losey by critic Michel Ciment Interview from 1996 with screenwriter Harold Pinter Interviews with actors Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles, and Wendy Craig Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by author Colm Tóibín BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 5/16/23STREET: 6/20/23CAT #: CC3465BDISBN: 979-8-88607-041-5UPC: 7-15515-28471-4 Also on June 20 comes Medicine for Melancholy from filmmaker Barry Jenkins on Blu-ray. Medicine for Melancholy - The Criterion Collection One of the great debut features of the twenty-first century, Barry Jenkins’s captivating, lo-fi romance Medicine for Melancholy unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly gentrifying San Francisco, where a one-night stand between two young bohemians, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) and Jo’ (Tracey Heggins), spins off into a woozy daylong affair marked by moments of tenderness, friction, joy, and intellectual sparring as they explore their relationships to each other, the city, and their own Blackness. Shooting on desaturated video, Jenkins crafts an intimate exploration of alienation and connection graced with the evocative visual palette and empathetic emotional charge that has come to define his work. 2008 • 88 minutes • Color • 5.1 surround • 1.78:1 aspect ratio DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New high-definition digital master, approved by director Barry Jenkins and director of photography James Laxton, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack New audio commentary featuring Jenkins Audio commentary from 2008 featuring Jenkins, producers Justin Barber and Cherie Saulter, and editor Nat Sanders New program about the making of the film, featuring Sanders and actor Wyatt Cenac Camera test footage and blooper reel Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Danielle Amir Jackson BLU-RAY EDITIONSRP: $39.95PREBOOK: 5/16/23STREET: 6/20/23CAT #: CC3466BDISBN: 979-8-88607-042-2UPC: 7-15515-28481-3 And finally at the end of the month on June 27 arrives the Blu-ray boxed set, Pasolini 101, in celebration of the 101th anniversary of Pier Paolo Pasolini's birth. Pasolini 101 - The Criterion Collection We've already covered Pasolini 101 in this article and as always, we will update with preorder links as soon as they are available. .Posted Wed Mar 15, 2023 at 11:38 AM PDT by: -
Insidious Possess A New Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBook June 20thThe first film in the Insidious franchise directed by James Wan is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray housed inside a limited edition SteelBook this summer. The release will be available on June 20. INSIDIOUS is the terrifying story of a family who, shortly after moving, discovers that dark spirits have possessed their home and that their son has inexplicably fallen into a coma. Trying to escape the haunting and save their son, they move again only to realize that it was not their house that was haunted. Insidious - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The 4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital SteelBook will feature a 4K Dolby Vision presentation approved by director James Wan and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Special Features: Trailer Horror 101: The Exclusive Seminar (Blu-ray) On Set with Insidious (Blu-ray) Insidious Entities (Blu-ray) Preorders should be available soon and the full press release is listed below SYNOPSIS INSIDIOUS is the terrifying story of a family who, shortly after moving, discovers that dark spirits have possessed their home and that their son has inexplicably fallen into a coma. Trying to escape the haunting and save their son, they move again only to realize that it was not their house that was haunted. DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director James Wan Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio Special Feature: Theatrical Trailer BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in high definition 5.1 audio Special Features: Horror 101: The Exclusive Seminar On Set with Insidious Insidious Entities CREDITS Directed By: James Wan Written By: Leigh Whannell Produced By: Jason Blum, Steven Schneider, Oren Peli Executive Producer: Brain Kavanaugh-Jones Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell and Barbara Hershey SPECS Run Time: Approx. 103 minutes Rating: PG-13 for thematic material, violence, terror and frightening images, and brief strong language 4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.35:1 4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MAPosted Wed Mar 15, 2023 at 08:24 AM PDT by: -
Mickey & Friends: 10 Classic Shorts - Volume 2 Arrives on Blu-ray June 27thA collection of 10 more classic Disney animated shorts is on the way to DVD and Blu-ray on June 27. Digital will be available on April 4. Celebrate 100 magical years of Disney with this collectible compilation of animated shorts! Join Mickey and his friends in these 10 hilarious, madcap adventures which have entertained generations of children and adults alike. Highlights include The Band Concert, where Maestro Mickey and his friends face wild challenges while performing outdoors. Then see what happens when Goofy is in the driver’s seat pulling Mickey’s Trailer. In Pluto’s Sweater, Pluto gets hot under the collar when Minnie knits him a warm turtleneck, and in Pluto and the Gopher, Pluto stops to smell the flowers, but finds himself outwitted by a mischievous rodent. And there’s no stopping Donald’s nephews from coming between their uncle and the lovely Daisy Duck when Mr. Duck Steps Out. Five more charming, funny stories complete this legacy collection that’s sure to delight. Mickey & Friends: 10 Classic Shorts - Volume 2 The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will include stereo audio and 10 classic animated shorts: The Band Concert Pluto’s Sweater Mickey’s Trailer Pluto and the Gopher Mr. Duck Steps Out Lonesome Ghosts Boat Builders Tugboat Mickey Winter Storage Pluto’s Party Order the Blu-ray now and here is the full press release: CELEBRATE 100 MAGICAL YEARS WITH MICKEY & FRIENDS! Collect Another Piece Of Animation History When Mickey & Friends 10 Classic Shorts – Volume 2 Arrives On Digital on April 4 and Blu-ray™ & DVD on June 27 BURBANK, CA (March 14, 2023) – Walt Disney Animation Studios announces the release of a second highly-collectible volume of ten classic animated short films, in a new collection, Mickey & Friends 10 Classic Shorts – Volume 2. Available together for the first time for audiences to enjoy at home, the exciting new collection combines hilarious animated classics, including favorites ‘The Band Concert,’ ‘Pluto’s Sweater’ and ‘Mickey’s Trailer.’ They are combined with a fun all-new animated interstitials introduction featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and Pluto, as the beloved Disney characters gather together to watch a slideshow on some of their hilarious past adventures. Mickey & Friends 10 Classic Shorts – Volume 2 debuts as part of the expansive celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary. It will be available to purchase on Digital on April 4 and on Blu-ray and DVD on June 27. Shorts Included: The Band Concert Pluto’s Sweater Mickey’s Trailer Pluto and the Gopher Mr. Duck Steps Out Lonesome Ghosts Boat Builders Tugboat Mickey Winter Storage Pluto’s Party Synopsis Celebrate 100 magical years of Disney with this collectible compilation of animated shorts! Join Mickey and his friends in these 10 hilarious, madcap adventures which have entertained generations of children and adults alike. Highlights include The Band Concert, where Maestro Mickey and his friends face wild challenges while performing outdoors. Then see what happens when Goofy is in the driver’s seat pulling Mickey’s Trailer. In Pluto’s Sweater, Pluto gets hot under the collar when Minnie knits him a warm turtleneck, and in Pluto and the Gopher, Pluto stops to smell the flowers, but finds himself outwitted by a mischievous rodent. And there’s no stopping Donald’s nephews from coming between their uncle and the lovely Daisy Duck when Mr. Duck Steps Out. Five more charming, funny stories complete this legacy collection that’s sure to delight. Product Specifications Street Date Digital: April 4, 2023 Physical: June 27, 2023 Product SKUs Physical: Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD & Digital Code) Run Time - Approx. 82 Minutes Rating - Not rated Aspect Ratios: Digital: 1.78:1 Physical: 1.78:1 U.S. Audio: Digital: English 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 2.0 Dolby Digital Blu-ray: English 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 2.0 Dolby Digital DVD: English 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 2.0 Dolby Digital U.S. Subtitles Digital: English SDH, Spanish, French (some platforms) Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French DVD: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchPosted Tue Mar 14, 2023 at 09:44 AM PDT by: -
The Last of Us Infects 4K UHD & Blu-ray... In July!One of the rare excellent video game adaptations, HBO's The Last of Us is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray July 18th, 2023 - Digital on April 11th. Remember when video game adaptations were universally bad? Well, that bad luck has been changing after two successful Sonic the Hedgehog films and now HBO's smash hit The Last of Us. Maybe we can get a genuinely good Resident Evil movie or television series one day? In the meantime, we'll just have to wait for The Last of Us to return to television screens. The series stayed true to the video game's roots focusing on the human conflict of surviving the zombie apocalypse, but rather than retread the same ground of The Walking Dead, Neil Druckmann and showrunner Craig Mazin wisely found a way to push the fungal-infected horrors to the sidelines, focus on the humans, and still craft a compelling and often terrifying show. Now we all get to wait four long months to own the show on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray The Last of Us - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Last of Us - Blu-ray Now we've seen images of a 4K SteelBook offering due to hit the U.K. markets, and it's a safe assumption that it'll come here. But until we see that it's coming to our shores for sure, I'm going to hold off adding it to our listings. Mind you, full specs and A/V details aren't available yet, the press release included a list of bonus features that will be available with the digital purchase. SPECIAL FEATURES ON DIGITAL INCLUDE: The Last of Us: Stranger Than Fiction (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) - Series cast and filmmakers are joined by experts in survival, microbiology, and parasitology for a chilling discussion on the realities of the invasive fungus and subsequent apocalypse in The Last of Us. Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) - Follow the journey of The Last of Us from console to screen as cast and filmmakers take us inside the process of expanding the world and breathing new life into the game’s beloved characters. From Levels to Live Action (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) - Discover how The Last of Us incorporated and expanded fan-favorite game moments in the series. Getting to Know Me (4 Featurettes) The Last Debrief with Troy Baker (2 Featurettes) Inside the Episode (9 Featurettes) Is This A The Last of Us Line? (2 Featurettes) The 4k UHD and Blu-ray releases aren't up for pre-order yet, but when they are we'll update our listings ASAP. Here's the full press release for you to take a gander at: THE HBO® ORIGINAL HIT SERIES THE LAST OF US: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON AVAILABLE PURCHASE DIGITALLY ON APRIL 11, 2023 AND ON 4K ULTRA HDTM, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD JULY 18, 2023 #TheLastOfUS BURBANK, CA (March, 14, 2023) – Millions of viewers know now why loyal gamers have been clamoring for a worthy adaptation of The Last of Us. Based on the famed video game of the same name, the HBO original drama series marked HBO’s second largest debut, behind only “House of the Dragon,” and has shown consistent growth throughout its first season culminating in a 75% increase in Sunday night’s finale audience. Recently renewed for a second season, fans can own all nine episodes of the critically-acclaimed first season along with nearly 3 hours of special features including 3 all-new featurettes, when The Last of Us: The Complete First Season comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on July 18, 2023 and will be available to purchase Digitally* on April 11, 2023. The Last of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival. Season one stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Anna Torv as Tess, Nico Parker as Sarah, Murray Bartlett as Frank, Nick Offerman as Bill, Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen, Storm Reid as Riley, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, and Elaine Miles as Florence. Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker also star. With a 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, The Last of Us has been declared “HBO’s next big hit” by Rolling Stone, with Variety noting, “one sees the near future in which the show winds up among television’s best.” IndieWire declared the new series “better than every video game adaptation that comes to mind,” with IGN hailing it as “a brilliant retelling of one of video games’ most beloved stories” and adding that it “delivers an enriching show for fans of the PlayStation hit, while also managing to stay welcomingly thrilling to newcomers.” CNN called the storytelling “absolutely fearless and unflinching, creating horrifying scenarios and moments that can be alternately touching and utterly tragic.” The Last of Us, based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® platforms, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin (Emmy® Award-winning creator of HBO’s “Chernobyl”) and Neil Druckmann (creator and writer of the award-winning “The Last of Us” franchise and Naughty Dog Co-President). The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Rose Lam. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog. The soundtrack to The Last of Us is available everywhere now, and features an original score by 2-time Academy Award winner Gustavo Santaolalla and David Fleming. Having scored both the original video game and its 2020 sequel, Gustavo Santaolalla builds on his previous work, expanding the intimate, guitar-driven soundscape to deliver a score as emotionally laden as the story itself. In addition to the score, the album also includes Nick Offerman's cover of Linda Ronstadt's "Long Long Time" and Jessica Mazin's cover of Depeche Mode's "Never Let Me Down Again." The Last of Us: The Complete First Season will be available to purchase Digitally* on April 11, 2023 from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD will be available July 18, 2023 to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. *Digital Purchase is available now in Canada. SPECIAL FEATURES ON DIGITAL INCLUDE: The Last of Us: Stranger Than Fiction (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) - Series cast and filmmakers are joined by experts in survival, microbiology, and parasitology for a chilling discussion on the realities of the invasive fungus and subsequent apocalypse in The Last of Us. Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) - Follow the journey of The Last of Us from console to screen as cast and filmmakers take us inside the process of expanding the world and breathing new life into the game’s beloved characters. From Levels to Live Action (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) - Discover how The Last of Us incorporated and expanded fan-favorite game moments in the series. Getting to Know Me (4 Featurettes) The Last Debrief with Troy Baker (2 Featurettes) Inside the Episode (9 Featurettes) Is This A The Last of Us Line? (2 Featurettes) Pricing and series information: The Last of Us: The Complete First Season Includes 9 one-hour episodes: When You’re Lost in the Darkness Infected Long, Long Time Please Hold to My Hand Endure and Survive Kin Left Behind When We Are in Need Look for the Light PRODUCT SRP Digital Purchase $19.99 SD / $24.99 HD US $24.99 SD / $29.99 HD Canada 4K Ultra HD $49.99 US/ $54.97 Canada Blu-ray $44.98 US/ $49.99 Canada DVD $39.99 US/ $44.98 Canada Languages: English, French, and Spanish Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish Episode Run Time: approx. 474 minutesPosted Tue Mar 14, 2023 at 09:38 AM PDT by: -
Ain't No Clowning Around - 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide March 12, 2023Whether you're looking for a classic Dreamworks animated release, a sci-fi disaster movie, one of Walter Hill's best works, or more Rocky steel, this week has a bit for everyone, and just like last week, it's at a moderate pace. Two weeks to prepare ourselves for another case of walletmageddon. Welcome to Volume 3 Episode 41 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of March 12th - March 18th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- So there are no new release 4K titles this week, but there are a few catalog titles to snag up. First, from Dreamworks animation, The Prince of Egypt gets a 4K release. Little by little we are seeing their catalog from that era come out. What's next, Shrek 3 or Road to El Dorado? The sci-fi disaster mentioned above is in the form of The Core, brought to us by Paramount. What a perfect time, the earth's core has been in the news very recently, which in reality will not result in what we are seeing in this film. One of Walter Hill's best known works, Streets of Fire gets a Shout Select release this week with a 3-disc combo pack. Rocky III is the next SteelBook to be released in Best Buy's spaced out Rocky releases, this means that Rocky IV will be next week. Phenomena gets a special edition release this week, just in case you missed out on the limited edition. Next week is almost exclusively owned by Paramount, the last of the initial batch of Rocky SteelBooks, that other movie (Babylon) that I keep confusing with The Fabelmans, Wes Craven's Red Eye gets the 'Paramount Presents' treatment and the long awaited Dragonslayer with two hard to decide choices (get em both!) Blu-ray releases- There are no blu-ray counterparts of the above releases. There are twice as many titles in this category compared to last week to pick from though, here are the highlights. If there are two single titles in the blu-ray category that get title of the week (or at least, the most attention), it's got to be A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks, brought to us by Sony Pictures, and The Whale from LionsGate. With neither getting a 4K disc release, it has me scratching my head a bit. Drama/thriller this week from LionsGate titled Alice, Darling. TV on disc includes All Creatures Great and Small - Season 3, Highway to Heaven: The Complete Series, The Lost Symbol: The Complete Series and The Walking Dead: The Complete Eleventh Season. John Woo directed Last Hurrah for Chivalry is available from Criterion Collection. Anime highlights include Blue Thermal, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and Sing a Bit of Harmony - Movie and WATAMOTE: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!. Busy week for the Warner Archive Collection, Confessions of a Nazi Spy, Flamingo Road, Neptune's Daughter and The Prince and the Showgirl. Honorable Mention: Ronin Flix is now offering the general release of Jet Li Double Feature: The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk 1 & 2. This was previously available direct from their own store front. Friday import releases include Hammer Horror Vol. 1 and Pumping Iron. Notable announcements from last week: No major activity this past week, but we didn't say no activity at all. Creed III already has preorder links for the 4K and blu-ray releases, and I have spotted artwork for an import SteelBook, which is done in the same style as the Rocky steels at Best Buy. So it is probable to see the same one offered at Best Buy shortly. Kino Lorber will be offering Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) to 4K this year, guessing late May. James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has a streaming date of March 28th. This is a sign that a physical announcement is coming soon. Disney and Universal have both announced titles literally two weeks before street date. Sometimes retailers are receiving product with street dates on the box and the announcement has yet to be made. Will it be 4K, will it have Dolby Vision, will it be on a BD100 disc? How much closer are we to those other two movies we have seen hinted at over the past 10 years? Sony Pictures' next Dolby Vision/SteelBook upgrade will be Cliffhanger, with a street date of May 30th. 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 Mar 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Cliffhanger Jumps To A New 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD SteelBook May 30th!Sylvester Stallone's 1993 high altitude "Die Hard on a Mountain" action-adventure epic Cliffhanger picks up a new Dolby Vision HDR grade and deluxe SteelBook packaging to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. This has been a busy year for Stallone fans and their growing 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray collections and it's going to get even busier this May. It's wild to realize Cliffhanger turns 30 years old this year!I spent days of my valuable childhood time watching this movie and desperately trying to master the impossible snowboarding sequences on the Sega CD game. Now after an already solid 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release, Sony is doing what Sony does and reissuing the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for a new Anniversary release complete with Dolby Vision HDR upgrade and deluxe StreelBook packaging. To sweeten the pot, it looks like they're also tossing in a bunch of new never-before-seen deleted scenes into the mix! I heard this one was heavily edited for the numerous bloody kills so I'm curious to see if those make an appearance this go around. Cliffhanger: 30th Anniversary4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Not yet up for pre-order, the set should hit store shelves and online retailers May 30th, 2023. Here are all the details: SYNOPSIS Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner and Ralph Waite star in this high-altitude avalanche of action: a non-stop adventure peak with suspense and capped with heart-quaking terror. For Rocky Mountain Rescue, the mission is almost routine: locate five climbers. With the woman he loves (Turner) and his best friend (Rooker), Gabe Walker (Stallone) braves the icy peaks only to discover that the distress call is really a trap set by merciless international terrorist Eric Qualen (Lithgow). Now millions of dollars and their own lives hang in the balance. Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Walker must outwit Qualen in a deadly game of hide-and-seek. DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director Renny Harlin Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio Special Feature: 17 Never-Before-Seen and Previously Available Deleted Scenes BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in high definition 5.1 audio Special Features: Commentary with Director Renny Harlin and Sylvester Stallone Technical Crew Commentary A Personal Introduction from Renny Harlin Deleted Scenes with Director Intro Stallone on the Edge: The Making of Cliffhanger Special Effects Featurette Storyboard Comparisons Theatrical Trailer CREDITS Directed By: Renny Harlin Produced By: Alan Marshall and Renny Harlin Based on a Premise By: John Long Screen Story By: Michael France Screenplay By: Michael France and Sylvester Stallone Executive Producer: Mario Kassar Cast: Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner, Leon, Paul Winfield and Ralph Waite SPECS Run Time: Approx. 112 minutes Rating: R for violence and language 4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.40:1 4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MAPosted Fri Mar 10, 2023 at 06:53 AM PST by:
