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The Criterion Collection Gives You Six More 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray Reasons To Celebrate This JulySave some shelf space, The Criterion Collection is bringing a terrific mix of fan favorites, classics, and one of the best films ever made! Is it just me or is it ever since The Criterion Collection finally got on the books with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray their slate of new releases seems more aggressive and exciting? The July 2022 slate is pretty damn aggressive bringing some great titles to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray covering the full spectrum from one of the best films ever made to human dramas to a modern fairytale to a slick modern noir thriller. On that note, let's get onto the nitty-gritty of this new slate of titles: Raging Bull - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 4K digital master, approved by director Martin Scorsese, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD • Master Audio soundtrack • In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features • New video essays by film critics Geoffrey O’Brien and Sheila O’Malley on Scorsese’s mastery of formal techniques and the film’s triumvirate of characters • Three audio commentaries, featuring Scorsese and editor Thelma Schoonmaker; director of photography Michael Chapman, producers Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler, casting director Cis Corman, music consultant Robbie Robertson, actors Theresa Saldana and John Turturro, and sound-effects supervising editor Frank Warner; and boxer Jake La Motta and screenwriters Mardik Martin and Paul Schrader • Fight Night, a making-of program featuring Scorsese and key members of the cast and crew • Three short programs highlighting the longtime collaboration between Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro • Television interview from 1981 with actor Cathy Moriarty and the real Vikki La Motta • Interview with Jake La Motta from 1990 • Program from 2004 featuring veteran boxers reminiscing about La Motta • Trailer • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • PLUS: Essays by poet Robin Robertson and film critic Glenn Kenny Okja - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • 4K digital master, approved by director Bong Joon Ho, with Dolby Atmos sound on the Blu-ray and 4K UHD editions • In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features • New conversation between Bong and producer Dooho Choi • New interviews with actors An Seo Hyun and Byun Heebong • New interviews with members of the crew about the film’s cinematography, visual effects, and costume and production design • Short programs including a director’s video diary, featuring Bong; actors Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tilda Swinton, and Steven Yeun; and others • Teaser, trailer, and web promos • English subtitle translation and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • PLUS: An essay by critic Karen Han Devil In A Blue Dress - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Carl Franklin, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD • Master Audio soundtrack • In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features • Audio commentary featuring Franklin • New conversation between Franklin and actor Don Cheadle • New conversation between Walter Mosley, author of the novel on which the film is based, and novelist and screenwriter Attica Locke • On-stage conversation between Franklin and film historian Eddie Muller, recorded at the • 2018 Noir City Film Festival in Chicago • Screen test for Cheadle • Trailer • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • PLUS: An essay by critic Julian Kimble Summertime - Blu-ray SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray • New interview with film historian Melanie Williams • Interview with director David Lean from 1963 • Audio excerpts of a 1988 interview with cinematographer Jack Hildyard • Trailer • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • PLUS: An essay by film critic Stephanie Zacharek The Virgin Suicides - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Sofia Coppola and supervised by cinematographer Ed Lachman, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack • Interviews with Coppola, Lachman, actors Kirsten Dunst and Josh Hartnett, novelist Jeffrey Eugenides, and writer and actor Tavi Gevinson • Making of “The Virgin Suicides,” a 1998 documentary directed by Eleanor Coppola and featuring Sofia Coppola; Eleanor and Francis Ford Coppola; actors Dunst, Hartnett, Scott • Glenn, Kathleen Turner, and James Woods; Eugenides; and others • Lick the Star, a 1998 short film by Sofia Coppola • Music video for Air’s soundtrack song “Playground Love,” directed by Coppola and her brother Roman Coppola • Trailers • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • PLUS: An essay by novelist Megan Abbott Drive My Car - Blu-ray • New 2K digital master, approved by director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray • New interview with Hamaguchi • Program about the making of the film, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with actors Reika Kirishima, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Masaki Okada, Yoo-rim Park, Dae-Young Jin, and others • Press conference footage from the film’s premiere at the 2021 Cannes International Film • Festival • Trailer • New English subtitle translation and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • PLUS: An essay by author Bryan Washington These aren't up for pre-order yet - but as soon as they are, we'll update our listings ASAP. It really helps this aggressive slate of titles is dropping in time for the standard July Criterion sale at Barns & Nobel - that'll really help save a few bucks! Which ones are you picking up?Posted Tue Apr 19, 2022 at 01:16 PM PDT by: -
Thor: Love And Thunder Teaser Trailer!This July Not Every God Has Plan! If you need a break from doing your taxes or trying to find a way to suitably spend that return check (hopefully no one owes anything this year), take a break and enjoy the first teaser trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder! The film picks up where Avengers: End Game left off with everyone's favorite Asgardian Thor (Chris Hemsworth) running off into space with Starlord (Chris Pratt) and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy. In this brief teaser trailer, we get to see Thor get back into Super Hero Shape as he moves onto an existential quest to figure out what to do with himself. Oh yeah, and we get a nice tease of Natalie Portman at the end that I won't spoil here. The film also stars Christian Bale as the villain Gorr the God Butcher with Taika Waititi returning to co-write and direct. Barring any sort of pandemic related release hiccup - Thor: Love and Thunder will arrive in theaters July 8th, 2022.Posted Mon Apr 18, 2022 at 08:02 AM PDT by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Release Guide - April 17, 2022 - April 23, 2022With the Easter weekend, this week is what you can call a slow week for new releases. What started out as a religious holiday has evolved into a commercial to sell stuff, candy, stuffed animals, egg hunts, gift baskets and other 'fun' events. I always look forward to a traditional 'boiled dinner' myself and Reese' peanut butter eggs. Admit it, Christmas has turned into decorating the house, a tree and gift giving. Welcome to Volume 2 Episode 48 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc this week, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- If you don't mind importing, Arrow Video releases Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer on Monday. No word at this time if this well ever get a U.S. release. There are zero new releases this week. But there's a few catalog releases to ponder. From LionsGate, the 2011 film The Cabin in the Woods gets a spiffy slipcover edition SteelBook at Best Buy. A side note is that these editions also include a digital code that unlocks the 4K stream. Maybe when we entered our codes years ago LionsGate wasn't offering the 4K stream, and unlike some of the others, they did not automatically upgrade you. From Sony Pictures, a SteelBook release that includes Heavy Metal / Heavy Metal 2000. Keep in mind that Heavy Metal 2000 is an HD blu-ray, not a 4K, but that's OK. Most of us will be buying this for the original movie any way! And last but not least, Kino Lorber gives us In the Heat of the Night in 4K. This thriller stars the late Sidney Poitier and set new boundaries when it was filmed. Be aware that this film is in 4K but the color grading is SDR, but this is still no doubt the best this film has ever looked! Blu-ray releases- There are no blu-ray counterparts of the abovementioned titles. So let's get right down to what is worth checking out. From Universal Pictures, 2021 drama/musical/romance Cyrano. And in what I think is a first, Gravitas Ventures has partnered with Universal to release The King's Daughter, which is listed as an adventure/family film. From Criterion Collection, two titles this week. First a comedy/musical titled The Girl Can't Help It. And second, a drama from Italy titled Miracle in Milan. It probably feels like 'forever' since the last Jackass movie, but hey, Paramount has you covered with Jackass Forever. Arrow Video brings us Rogue Cops and Racketeers: Two Crime Thrillers from Enzo G. Castellari. A thriller from Vertical Entertainment titled The Desperate Hour starring Naomi Watts arrives this week. Obligatory appearance from LionsGate this week delivers The Exorcism of God, a recent horror/thriller and The Humans, a drama from 2021. Anime highlights include Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki - The Complete Season, Gekidol - The Complete Season, The God of High School - Season 1, LBX Girls - The Complete Season, Needless: Complete Collection, Only Yesterday [SteelBook], The Tale of The Princess Kaguya [SteelBook] and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Season Two Part 01. From Scream Factory comes the 1962 adventure/horror Night Creatures starring Peter Cushing. If you love the new cover art, you will have to settle for the standard release (with slipcover) as the direct copy from Scream! Factory's shop that comes with a poster is sold out! Honorable Mention: Kino Lorber has a couple of W.C. Fields titles this week. They are Man on the Flying Trapeze, You Can't Cheat an Honest Man and You're Telling Me!. Notable announcements from last week: As mentioned last week, The Batman is coming in May, May 24th to be exact. Looks like the Walmart Exclusive is the one that I am most excited for so far. Turning Red is also coming on May 3rd, it too has the usual assortment of retailer exclusives as well. Don't even ask, just like all other Disney releases, Dolby Vision is NOT on the disc, and it is doubtful they will use a BD100 disc (if needed). Hope Disney is reading this, your 4K customer base would really like to give your releases an A+ but these two business decisions are what holds you back. Paramount is adding more catalog titles for June/July. In addition to First Wives Club as a Paramount Presents release, titles thus far include Rough Cut, Boomerang, The Hunted and Harlem Nights. No doubt more will be added as the days go by. One more piece of Paramount news, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is getting a new 4K SteelBook. These new steels thus far are, in my opinion, what they should have released in the first place. I'm not a fan of the cover art of the Best Buy exclusive set but still begrudgingly bought it. 88 Films will be releasing Dragons Forever on blu-ray and 4K disc. The action film stars Jackie Chan. Also on regular blu-ray, Flying Guillotine 2 and Martial Club. Kino Lorber will be releasing a new 4K disc for The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). If you have never seen original version, it is a well made movie. In case you missed the news, a lot of titles previously released by Twilight Time have been getting releases by a company named Sandpiper Films. On the docket so far and in the near future are Eye of the Needle, Salvador, Tom Sawyer (1973), Under Fire, Nicholas Nickleby, Posse, American Pimp, Hawaii, The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream, Bound For Glory, Baby Boom, Salsa, The Man in the Moon and It's My Party. Universal has a couple of TV shows coming to disc, Hacks: Season One, La Brea: Season One and The Sinner: The Complete Series. The TV series Ray Donovan gets a movie on 4K disc and blu-ray on May 24th. Mill Creek is releasing SeaQuest DSV The Complete Series on July 19th(ish). Previously you had to import this show, the one from Koch Media in Germany is a nice looking set but is likely region locked. 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 Apr 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Matt Reeves' The Batman Starring Robert Pattinson Delivers Vengeance Digital/HBO Max April 18th - 4K UHD & Blu-ray May 24thThe biggest film of 2022 (so far) and one of the best comic book movies ever made, The Batman comes home to Digital April 18th and 4K UHD and Blu-ray Disc May 24th, 2022 Just this morning we posted on social about how The Batman was now available for pre-order from Best Buy due to hit store shelves May 24th. Now Warner Bros. makes it official. Premier digital retailers like iTunes and Vudu should see The Batman arrive for purchase on April 18th - the same day it arrives on HBO Max. As usual, Disc Collectors will have to sit tight a few more weeks until May 24th to get their hands on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray copies. The cool thing is you'll have some options with some exciting store exclusives for picking this one up! Personally, after three visits to IMAX, I'm just glad to see this coming home sooner rather than later! The Batman - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Standard Release The Batman - Blu-ray The Batman - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook Now here's where things get interesting. Walmart is showing a listing for a pretty snazzy deluxe Gift Set option with three discs. All artwork we've seen for other editions and the official press release indicate a 2-Disc release and nothing in Walmart's listing tells us what is on that third disc yet. We've made inquiries so hopefully, we'll find out soon what is on that third disc that's clearly labeled "bonus features" The Batman - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive Gift Set There is also a listing for a Target Exclusive Blu-ray - but it looks like the standard artwork and there's nothing to indicate what the exclusive is. When we find out we'll create a listing and add that to this roster of releases. Right now we don't quite have full specs for the 4K Ultra HD - we know that it will have Atmos Audio (as will the Blu-ray) but we have not heard back yet about HDR grade so count on base HDR10 for now. As soon as we know more we'll update our listings and this article. Until then, you can check out Warner Bros. full press release below. "A mesmerizing mind-bender that grabs you hard and never lets go.” Peter Travers, ABC News The Batman COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership debuts early on April 18 Stream on HBO Max on April 18 4K, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on May 24 Burbank, CA, April 11 – Unmask the truth behind Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, when “The Batman” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on April 18. The film is directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay by Reeves and Peter Craig, based on characters created by DC, and stars Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse”). The film will also be available to stream on HBO Max on April 18 and will be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on May 24. The film also stars Zoë Kravitz (TV’s “Big Little Lies,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”), Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”), Jeffrey Wright (“No Time to Die,” TV’s “Westworld”), John Turturro (the “Transformers” films, “The Plot Against America”); Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Interrogation”), Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”), Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”) and Colin Farrell (“The Gentlemen,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”). The film was produced by Dylan Clark and Reeves, with Michael E. Uslan, Walter Hamada, Chantal Nong Vo and Simon Emanuel executive producing. On April 18, “The Batman” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $29.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $24.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies. On April 18, “The Batman” will be available to stream on HBO Max On May 24, “The Batman” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. “The Batman” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. “The Batman” can be enjoyed at home with Filmmaker Mode TM. Developed by studios, TV manufacturers and some of Hollywood’s leading directors, Filmmaker Mode disables all post processing (e.g. motion smoothing), preserves the correct aspect ratios, colors and frame rates, and enables your TV to display the film precisely as it was intended by the filmmaker. Filmmaker Mode is available on televisions from select manufacturers. “The Batman” will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts. SYNOPSIS More than a year of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies—Alfred (Andy Serkis), Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright)—amongst the city’s corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens. When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz), Oz, aka The Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and Edward Nashton/aka The Riddler (Paul Dano). As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City. 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BASICS PRODUCT SRP 4K UHD Combo Pack $29.99 Blu-ray $24.99 DVD $19.99 Digital Ownership: April 18, 2022 PVOD: April 18, 2022 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: May 24, 2022 DVD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish BD Languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish 4K Languages: Canadian French, English, German, Italian, Latin Spanish DVD Subtitles: Canadian French, English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French BD Subtitles: Brazilian Portugese, Canadian French, English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French 4K Subtitles: Swedish, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Italian, German, Parisian French, Canadian French, Finnish, Danish, English SDH , Running Time: 175 minutes Rating: Rated PG-13 by the MPA for strong violent and disturbing content, drug content, strong language, and some suggestive material DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD 4K: ATMOS TrueHD THE CREDITS About “The Batman” The film is directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay by Reeves and Peter Craig, based on characters created by DC, produced by Dylan Clark and Reeves, with Michael E. Uslan, Walter Hamada, Chantal Nong Vo and Simon Emanuel executive producing. The ensemble stars Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse”), alongside Zoë Kravitz (TV’s “Big Little Lies,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”), Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”), Jeffrey Wright (“No Time to Die,” TV’s “Westworld”), John Turturro (the “Transformers” films, “The Plot Against America”); Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Interrogation”), Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”), Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”) and Colin Farrell (“The Gentlemen,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”). Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a 6th & Idaho/Dylan Clark Productions Production, a Matt Reeves Film, “The Batman.”Posted Mon Apr 11, 2022 at 11:57 AM PDT by: -
Home Video Will Be Turning Red With Disney and Pixar's Latest on Digital April 26 and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray May 3. The latest addition to the Pixar library Turning Red from Director Domee Shi and starring the voices of Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan arrives on Digital on April 26. The Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray will be available in stores on May 3. Check out our theatrical review here.. In Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, confident, dorky 13-year-old Mei must balance being a dutiful daughter with the chaos of adolescence. Her slightly overbearing mom is never far from her daughter. And, as if changes to Mei’s interests, relationships and body aren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited, she “poofs” into a giant red panda! The 4K UHD Blu-ray edition does not seem to include Dolby Atmos, however The Digital UHD appears to. Bonus features include an audio commentary, several featurettes, and deleted scenes. There will also be an exclusive SteelBook edition available only at Best Buy. Turning Red - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Turning Red Turning Red - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook) Pre-order links should be available shortly and the full press release is included below: “A BREEZY-SMART COMING-OF-AGE CHARMER” – Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly Activate Red Panda Mode When Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red Bursts onto Digital April 26 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD May 3 LOS ANGELES, CA (April 11, 2022) – Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red debuts on all major digital platforms April 26 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 3, just in time for Mother’s Day. Pixar fans can transport back to the early aughts and experience all the warm and fuzzy red panda Mei-hem with never-before-seen bonus material including seven deleted scenes, three featurettes and audio commentary with Director Domee Shi. Turning Red is also streaming on Disney+. Film Synopsis In Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, confident, dorky 13-year-old Mei must balance being a dutiful daughter with the chaos of adolescence. Her slightly overbearing mom is never far from her daughter. And, as if changes to Mei’s interests, relationships and body aren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited, she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Bonus Features* Audio Commentary – View the film with audio commentary by director Domee Shi, producer Lindsey Collins, and director of photography Mahyar Abousaeedi. Featurettes Life of a Shot – Domee Shi and members of the crew describe the many-layered process and artistry involved in creating the hilarious Red Peony scene – from observing red pandas in a zoo to creating a storyboard to finalizing the animation and background lighting. Build Your Own Boy Band – Step backstage to learn how 4*TOWN came to animated life. From creating each band member’s persona to writing and producing the songs to fine-tuning the details of their stadium performance, the filmmakers reveal how they designed the ultimate boy band. Ani-Mei-Tion – Because Mei’s heightened emotionality is central to the story, it was important that her look and movement reflect that energy. Learn how Domee Shi led the animation team to incorporate hints of expressive anime to create Mei’s lovable, dynamic character. Deleted Scenes Deleted Scenes Introduction – Director Domee Shi introduces scenes not included in the final version of Turning Red. Intro Meilin – In this alternate opening, Ming and young Mei have their portrait taken in a studio…but Ming has her own specific vision for the photo. Taming The Panda – Under her mother's guidance, Mei learns techniques to control her ability to magically turn into a red panda...to varying degrees of success. The Debate – Mei runs for class president against frenemy Tyler, and the speeches get a little out of hand. Fei And Christina Hang – Mei (formerly Fei) shares a banana split while having a heart-to-heart with Aunt Christina. 4*TOWN Dilemma – Mei scores tickets to her dream concert, but her strict mother won't let her out of the house. What will she do? Roping In Leo – Pleading with Leo for help with getting out of trouble, Mei learns a couple of his closely guarded secrets. Easter Egg - Robutton Deleted Scene – An alternate ending in which Mei, finding herself sitting next to her 4*TOWN dream-idol Robaire on a flight to California, has some feelings. *bonus features vary by product and retailer Cast Rosalie Chiang as Meilin Lee Sandra Oh as Ming Lee Ava Morse as Miriam Hyein Park as Abby Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Priya Orion Lee as Jin Lee Tristan Allerick Chen as Tyler Nguyen-Baker Directed by Domee Shi Produced by Lindsey Collins, p.g.a. Executive Producers Dan Scanlon Pete Docter Story by Julia Cho Domee Shi Sarah Streicher Screenplay by Julia Cho Domee Shi Original Songs by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell Music by Ludwig Göransson Product Specifications Street Date Digital: April 26 Physical: May 3 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 100 minutes Rating U.S. Rated PG Bonus material not rated Aspect Ratio Digital: 1.85:1 Physical: 1.85:1 U.S. Audio 4K Ultra HD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 5.1 DTS-HDHR, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, English 2.0 Dolby, English AD 2.0 Dolby 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 Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish DVD: English SDH, Spanish Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Mon Apr 11, 2022 at 09:20 AM PDT by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Release Guide - April 10, 2022 - April 16, 2022I begin this week's disc article with another piece of sad news to physical media collectors. Barnes & Noble appears to be removing the physical media area from their stores. Although many of us waited until there was an actual sale, such as the Criterion or Arrow Video ones, it's still troubling to see that area go. The fact they have survived this long as a book store is something in itself, but as far as the footprint, what can they possibly do with that area in the future? If your local store is making changes, post a comment below. Welcome to Volume 2 Episode 47 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc this week, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- This week's new release is all about Spider-Man: No Way Home. The plethora of skus available includes the Standard Edition, the forever SOLD OUT Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook, the Target Exclusive Fan Art Edition and the Walmart Exclusive Artwork release. As far as cover arts, I feel that the Walmart edition wins me over, hands down. On to catalog releases, Arrow Video offers a 4K release for Robocop. Actualy, two options, the 2-Disc Limited Edition and the single-disc Limited Edition SteelBook. Surprised to not see a Deluxe SteelBook which includes the best of both editions.I did get my dreaded "Delivery estimate update" for my Robocop order from Amazon, which is odd because I know reviewers got copies a week or two ago and folks online got their copies early from other merchants. As mentioned two weeks ago, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was only delayed for Amazon, Best Buy, etc but available from the direct dealers like Grindhouse and Diabolik on time. Just a heads up that there is no slipcover on this one. Blu-ray releases- On to blu-ray releases, and just like we do every week, the blu-ray counterparts out of the way first. Spider-Man: No Way Home gets a release, as well as a 3-movie release of Homecoming / Far From Home / No Way Home. Robocop has had multiple releases over the years, so there's nothing new this week, but Mary Shelley's Frankenstein gets a blu-ray counterpart. Paramount has a few catalog and Miramax reissues worthy of mentioning. Titles include 45 Years, Jersey Girl, The Shipping News and Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman. Warner Archive has a pair of Kevin Costner releases, American Flyers and Fandango. From A24, a Joaquin Phoenix drama titled C'mon C'mon. More TV on disc this week from Universal, Chucky: Season One. Criterion Collection's release this week is a biopic of man that became dictator, William Walker. The film is titled Walker for short. Anime highlights include Drifting Dragons - Season 1, Food Wars! The Fifth Plate - Complete Collection, KING's RAID: Successors of the Will - Part 2, Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars, One Piece - Collection 29 and Street Sharks. LionsGate's entry this week is an action/horror/thriller titled WarHunt. Honorable Mention: Kino Lorber brings us Dr. Phibes Double Feature starring Vincent Price. Not done there, also a monster movie titled Tentacles with some well known talent on screen and snazzy cover arts (3)! Notable announcements from last week: Severin Films has added a 4K to the mix for the movie Out of the Blue (1980). Available 5/31 direct and 7/26 via Amazon. GKids will be releasing several titles via Shout Factory in June, they include Panda! Go Panda!, Only Yesterday, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, 5 Centimeters Per Second, Children Who Chase Lost Voices and Fire In The Sky. Disney's Turning Red looks to be getting a release in May. Official announcement and exact date coming soon. Thus far it will be available as a standard blu-ray, standard 4K and a Best Buy Exclusive 4K SteelBook. No doubt a Target art edition will be added, and who knows, possibly a Walmart exclusive as well. The same can be told for The Batman as well, May release, standard blu-ray, standard 4K and a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook. 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 Apr 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
NEW Scream Factory 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays for June 2022 - Cat People - Dog Soldiers - The Fun HouseCat People, Dog Soldiers, and The Fun House Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Horror/Sci-fi boutique label Scream Factory will bring all three films to 4K UHD in June Pre-orders are live on the Scream Factory website After an ambitious May slate, Scream Factory isn't slowing down in June with their 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Offerings. Neil Marshall's horror/action flick Dog Soldiers, Cat People, and Tobe Hooper's horror gem The Funhouse are all making the transition to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this June. Scream Factory quietly slipped them up onto their Scream Factory shop before announcing them on social media - and you can pre-order right now! So to that point, we know these discs are coming, we know bonus features, but we don't yet have the final word on HDR grading or audio specs - but if past is prologue then expect Dolby Vision and likely an Atmos audio mix for a couple of these. As we learn more we'll update our listings and this article! Dog Soldiers Collector's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayJune 14th, 2022 A group of soldiers dispatched to the Scottish Highlands on special training maneuvers face their biggest fears after they run into Captain Ryan – the only survivor of a Special Ops team that was literally torn to pieces. Ryan refuses to disclose his mission even though whoever attacked his men might be hungry for seconds. Help arrives in the form of a local woman who shelters them in a deserted farmhouse deep in the forest ... but when they realize that they are surrounded by a pack of blood-lusting werewolves, it's apparent their nightmare has just begun! From Neil Marshall, the director of The Descent, Doomsday, Centurion and episodes of Game Of Thrones, comes this terrifying thriller starring Kevin McKidd (Rome, Trainspotting), Sean Pertwee (Gotham, Event Horizon), Emma Cleasby (Doomsday) and Liam Cunningham (Game Of Thrones). DISC ONE (4K UHD): NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Camera Negative – Approved By Director Neil Marshall And Cinematographer Sam McCurdy Audio Commentary With Director Neil Marshall DISC TWO (BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Camera Negative – Approved By Director Neil Marshall And Cinematographer Sam McCurdy Audio Commentary With Director Neil Marshall Werewolves Vs. Soldiers – A Look At The Making Of DOG SOLDIERS Featuring Interviews With Director Neil Marshall, Producers Christopher Figg And Keith Bell, Actors Kevin McKidd, Sean Pertwee, Darren Morfitt, Leslie Simpson And Emma Cleasby, Special Effects Artist Bob Keen, And More! A Cottage In The Woods - A Look At The Production Design With Production Designer Simon Bowles Theatrical Trailer Neil Marshall's Short Film: Combat Two Still Galleries – Photos From The Film And Rare Photos From Production Designer Simon Bowles And Special Effects Artist Dave Bonneywell's Archives The Funhouse Collector's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayJune 21st, 2022 Director Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Lifeforce) pays affectionate tribute to various classic horror movies in this tale of two teenage couples who spend the night in a sleazy carnival funhouse. On her first date with Buzz (Cooper Huckabee, True Blood), Amy (Elizabeth Berridge, Amadeus) disobeys her father and goes to the carnival with Richie (Miles Chapin, Hair) and Liz (Largo Woodruff, The Ladies Club) ... but their first date may end up as their last. After witnessing a murder, the four terrified teens are trapped in the maze of the Funhouse and stalked by a real monster: a horribly deformed killer who lurks among the freakish exhibits to butcher them one by one! Also starring Sylvia Miles (Midnight Cowboy) and Kevin Conway (Invincible) in three roles, The Funhouse features special makeup designs by the ingenious Rick Baker (An American Werewolf In London, Ed Wood). Cat People (1982) Collector's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayJune 28th, 2022 A remake of the 1942 Jacques Tourneur horror/noir classic, Cat People stars Nastassja Kinski as Irena, a beautiful young woman who discovers love for the first time only to find that the experience brings tragic consequences. The tremendous passion of this woman's first romantic love is so strong, however, it bypasses the chaos around her – including the extraordinary demands of her brother (Malcolm McDowell, A Clockwork Orange) – as it pushes her on to her own bizarre destiny. Directed by Paul Schrader (Hardcore, American Gigolo, Affliction), this erotic fantasy about the passion and terror surrounding this first love also stars John Heard (Awakenings), Annette O'Toole (48 Hrs.), Ruby Dee (Do The Right Thing) and Lynn Lowry (Shivers). And that's all we know for now. As I said at the outset, this is breaking news and full details haven't come from Scream Factory, but we expect that to change soon. It's Scream Factory so you can expect some custom artwork probably and a ton of new and archival bonus features. As we get those details we'll update our listings and this article.Posted Mon Apr 4, 2022 at 07:11 AM PDT by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Release Guide - April 3, 2022 - April 9, 2022How did the first quarter treat you and your wallet? I feel as though even the indie houses like Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow Video and Kino Lorber have been releasing a lot of great 4K titles as well as even some worthy blu-rays. Welcome to Volume 2 Episode 46 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc this week, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- This category is dominated by New Releases this week. First from 20th Century Studios/Disney, murder-mystery Death on the Nile. If you're looking for retailer exclusives such as a SteelBook you will have to import one from Zavvi. Go figure, because the cover art on the SteelBook looks better in my opinion. And next from Miramax/Paramount, the 2022 film Scream. This one has a few options to choose from, a standard edition, a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook, a Walmart exclusive and of course a double feature which includes the 2022 film and the original 1996 film by the same name. And lastly for 4K, a catalog reissue of Jack Reacher, but as a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook. Blu-ray releases- This category is a bit slow this week. There's still a few gems to consider though. First, the blu-ray counterparks of the above titles. Death on the Nile gets a single release, and Scream (2022) gets a single release as well as a 2-film collection similar to the releases above. Subject to change but on track for Tuesday, Arrow Video releases The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter. Although not a Shaw Brothers release, it was still made during that era. Do you like it when the studios release TV on blu-ray? To continue the trend people need to buy these releases because it is simply about making a profit. This week Paramount is releasing CSI: Vegas - Season One. Funny that the original CSI all those years ago wasn't called this, despite being set in Vegas. Catalog comedies Let it Ride starring Richard Dreyfus and an all-star casted movie called Soapdish debut to blu-ray this week. From Sony Pictures Classics, 2021 dramas Jockey and Parallel Mothers. Anime highlight includes just Megalobox 2: Nomad - The Complete Season. LionsGate releases a Western this week titled Desperate Riders. If you have been collecting classic TV, The Little Rascals: Volume Five comes to us this week via Classicflix. Honorable Mention: Ken Burns and PBS bring us Ken Burns: Benjamin Franklin. For Friday releases, an arts release and a concert. Imprint Films' March titles are available on Amazon. >Audrey Rose - Imprint Films Limited Edition >China Gate - Imprint Films Limited Edition >Conquest of Space - Imprint Films Limited Edition >Johnny Got His Gun - Imprint Films Limited Edition >Marooned - Imprint Films Limited Edition >The Hunter - Imprint Films Limited Edition >The Osterman Weekend - Imprint Films Limit Notable announcements from last week: Paramount is doing another wave of Miramax reissues, which means some of these will be affordable again. Expect to see them released on April 12th. Some of the titles include Jersey Girl, The Shipping News and Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman. I expect to see more added at the last second. Also, listed but no street date yet, The Contractor (2022) will be getting a blu-ray release as well as 4K disc. Vinegar Syndrome has revealed a bunch of titles for May and called it their "halfway to Black Friday" flash sale. On the 4K fron titles include Thriller: A Cruel Picture, Cloak & Dagger and Miami Connection. Then just announced are their April titles. For 4K, there's Death Wish II and FleshEater, and a Peekarama titled Stiff Competition. Their long blu-ray for April will be Alien Private Eye. Multiple partner labels have been added as well. Arrow Video had revealed multiple versions of True Romance for a June 28th release date. For blu-rays look for Edge of Sanity and The Initiation of Sarah with a June 21 street date. James Wan's Malignant will be getting a domestic 4K disc release on May 24th. 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 Apr 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
No Fooling - High-Def Digest 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide April 2022Ever feel like with each new month your 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray collection just gets bigger and bigger and yet your bank account just never seems to catch up? Maybe it was because the format has matured and is now rolling on all wheels with support from major studios and boutique labels? Maybe it's because of the pandemic, studios and labels decided to reinvest in physical media digging deep to bring fans some exciting hits and old favorites? Whatever it was - each month of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases seems to be getting more and more aggressive. This month we see everything from the biggest theatrical hit of the pandemic era to one of the best 1980s science fiction flicks to a Best Picture-winning thriller making landfall on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. We have a lot to cover so let's not waste too much time and jump right in... High-Def Digest's April 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide April 5th, 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases Death on the Nile (2022) - 4K UHD Blu-ray Scream (2022) - 4K UHD Blu-ray Scream (2022) - 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Scream (2022) - 4K UHD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive Scream 2-Movie Collection - 4K UHD Blu-ray Jack Reacher - 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook April 12th, 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Releases RoboCop - 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition RoboCop - 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein - 4K UHD Blu-ray Spider-Man: No Way Home - 4K UHD Blu-ray Spider-Man: No Way Home - 4K UHD Blu-ray Target Exclusive Spider-Man: No Way Home - 4K UHD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive Spider-Man: No Way Home - 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook April 19th, 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blur-ay Releases Heavy Metal - 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook In the Heat of the Night - 4K UHD Blu-ray Cabin in the Woods - 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook April 26th, 2022 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 12 Monkeys - 4K UHD Blu-ray For All Mankind - 4K UHD Blu-ray Singin’ in the Rain - 4K UHD Blu-ray Moonfall - 4K UHD Blu-ray Moonfall - 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Scanner Cop (Single Release) - 4K UHD Blu-ray Scanner Cop II (Single Release) - 4K UHD Blu-ray Madman - 4K UHD Blu-ray Schizoid / X-Ray - 4K UHD Blu-ray Double Feature Flesheater - 4K UHD Blu-ray Double Feature Death Wish II - 4K UHD Blu-ray Double Feature And that does it for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases for April 2022. We hope this list is helpful and lets you plan all those new additions to your ever-growing collection. Thank you for your pre-orders! Following our purchase links and placing those orders goes a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running.Posted Sun Apr 3, 2022 at 11:27 AM PDT by: -
The Criterion Collection Bringing Tough Guy Classic Action Flick Road House Starring Patrick Swayze Dated and Detailed For 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray July 2022The manliest film of the 80s, Road House starring Patrick Swayze, Ben Gazzara, and Sam Elliot is coming to the Criterion Collection with a brand new 4K Restoration with Atmos Audio and tons of new and archival bonus features! In 1989 Rowdy Herrington directed the ultimate 1980s tough-guy action movie Road House. Starring Patrick Swayze, the film plays as a classic western with the last honest man in a tough trade coming to town to clean out the wicked men who are strangling the good people. Trade out a western town and a corrupt sheriff for a saloon and a businessman and you have yourself the makings of a modern genre-bending classic - only it’s so completely ridiculous! From the bizarre dialog to the over-the-top characters, Road House is nonstop entertainment. This may be a weird addition for Criterion, but I for one appreciate they’re giving this highly entertaining film a run with a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a new Dolby Atmos audio mix! Those exploding beer bottles should sound AMAZING! Road House - Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-orders aren't yet live for this one but as soon as they're up we'll let you know! For now, you can take a look at the press release below for all the details: Road HouseDirector Rowdy Herrington and writers R. Lance Hill and Hilary Henkin encapsulate the iconic 80s “tough guy” action film with 1989’s Road House. Starring the late Patrick Swayze as the best “cooler” in the saloon trade, the film deftly blends action film and western genre tropes with one man dedicated to cleaning up a crooked town and saving the locals from the tyrannical grips of businessman Ben Gazzara. The film co-stars Sam Elliot, Kelly Lynch, Red West, and Kevin Tighe, with a killer rock soundtrack by Jeff Healey. New 4K Digital Restoration supervised by Director of Photography Dean Cundey and approved by Director Rowdy Herrington from the original camera negative. In The 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, and two Blu-rays with the film and special features. Audio Commentary featuring director Rowdy Herrington Audio Commentary featuring Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier Audio Commentary featuring Mike Nelson of Rifftrax Audio Commentary featuring Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy of Rifftrax This One I’m Particularly Sentimental About: New interview with Sam Elliot Never Marry An Ugly Woman: 2012 Interview with Red West For A Great Buick: Interview with Kevin Tighe You Did What In Prison? Interview with Marshall Teague I thought You’d Be Bigger The Making of Roadhouse How About Some Breakfast? 2008 Interview with Ben Gazzara A Conversation with Director Rowdy Herrington “Pain Don’t Hurt” The Stunts of Road House “Pretty Good For A Blind White Boy” The Music of Road House Remembering Patrick Swayze Archival featurettes 1989 • 114 minutes • Color • Atmos • Stereo • 5.1 • 1.37:1 aspect ratio 4K UHD + BLU-RAY COMBO SRP $49.95PREBOOK 6/26/22 STREET 7/19/22CAT. NO. CC3359UHDBDISBN 978-1-65896-736-9UPC 7-15598-27366-8 . . . . . . ...April Fools - I'm sorry. Hopefully one day this will be a real release.Posted Fri Apr 1, 2022 at 07:25 AM PDT by:
