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Scream Factory Announces Happy Death Day and Happy Death Day 2U for 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayScream Factory is preparing the Blumhouse hit Happy Death Day and its sequel Happy Death Day 2U from director Director Christopher Landon and starring Jessica Rothe to the 4K UHD format on April 26. Happy Death Day (2017): “Blumhouse Productions brings you this original and inventive thriller in which a blissfully self-centered co-ed (Jessica Rothe, Utopia) is doomed to relive the day of her murder … unless she can identify her masked assailant and hopefully stop the madness. If she can’t, she will be stuck in an insane loop, reliving the ghoulish nightmare that has become her death day.” Happy Death Day - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray NEW Audio Commentary With Director Christopher Landon And Actor Jessica Rothe (4K and Blu-ray) Alternate Ending Deleted Scenes Worst Birthday Ever The Many Deaths Of Tree Behind The Mask: The Suspects Theatrical Trailer Happy Death Day 2U (2019): “It’s déjà vu all over again for Tree Gelbman, the snarky sorority sister who solved her own murder by repeatedly reliving it. But now the masked campus killer has mysteriously rematerialized to terrorize new targets, and Tree must cycle through another time loop of terrifying chills, clever twists, and pulse-pounding suspense in this inventive follow-up to Blumhouse’s hit.” Happy Death Day 2U - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray NEW Audio Commentary With Director Christopher Landon And Actors Jessica Rothe And Sarah Yarkin (4K and Blu-ray) Deleted Scene Gag Reel The Never-Ending Birthday Web Of Love: Tree’s Nightmare Multiverse 101 Theatrical Trailer ShoutFactory.com also has an exclusive offer with the following items: Happy Death Day 2-Disc UHD/Blu-ray set Happy Death Day 2U 2-Disc UHD/Blu-ray set Limited edition 18” x 24” rolled posters of the theatrical artwork for both films Plus, Scream Factory and Gutter Garbs have teamed up to bring you the official Happy Death Day Franchise Collectible Enamel Pin Set, exclusive to ShoutFactory.com and limited to 500 units. Set includes 4 hard enamel pins (Mask, Mascot, Sheet Cake, and Cupcake) and one soft enamel pin (Clock Window). Each pin measures 1.5” to 2” high. Set includes a backer card, which measures approximately 6” x 5”, housed in a custom keepsake box, which measures approximately 7” x 6”. Art by Matthew Skiff Happy Death Day 4K Shout Factory Exclusive - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This set is only available from Shout Factory and can be ordered here for $115.99:Posted Mon Jan 31, 2022 at 04:36 PM PST by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Release Guide - January 30, 2022 - February 5, 2022It's a couple more weeks until Super Bowl Sunday... since I really don't care about Football, I will likely be following Superb Owl Sunday instead, hoot hoot! But the (sporting) event certainly generates millions of dollars of revenue for many entities and people. Welcome to Volume 2 Episode 37 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- Last week the A24 shop released the 2021 horror film Lamb to 4K disc and to blu-ray disc. We had not known the release date prior to this, they had teasers on social media, but that's it. Follow our links for more info and to purchase from their shop directly. If there's one 4K title that is going to be ranked number one this week, it would be Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Critics and audiences alike enjoyed it, now, it's time to bring it home to physical media. Alternately, GB1, GB2 and Afterlife come in a fancy triple feature giftset. It sold out early, but it could open back up. Also a Zavvi Exclusive SteelBook would also be available on Monday, who knows if Best Buy might get the North American version later. The other new release this week is titled The Spine of Night, and it comes in a SteelBook edition. I do sort of dig the cover art of both this version and of the standard blu-ray. Now on to reissues, first from Paramount, Almost Famous now gets a standard package release. And next, Warner Bros reissues both Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Mad Max Anthology, do these releases correct the audio issue? If Warner Bros says end of February for fixed discs for those that bought the original set, I have to wonder. Blu-ray releases- Alright then, just like we do every week, let's link you to the blu-ray counterparts of the featured 4K releases above. Ghostbusters: Afterlife gets a standard release, and the triple feature gets a standard package release as well (no fancy gift set like above for the triple feature). The Spine of Night also gets a standard blu-ray release. Overall title volume this week is a bit light for blu-ray disc, here's the highlights on everything else. Paramount is bringing the live action film Clifford the Big Red Dog to disc this week. Wayne's World gets a SteelBook repackage, not a 4K, and a double feature release too. Shout Factory brings a remake release, Slumber Party Massacre (2021). Anime highlights include Adachi and Shimamura - The Complete Season, Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table and Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - The Complete Season. Criterion Collection's title release this week is Written on the Wind starring Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack. Honorable mentions: Kino Lorber is bringing us the F/X double feature, F/X & F/X2. If you opted not get the 4K release last November, this week you can get the blu-ray release of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Notable announcements from last week: There are a few big upcoming announcements coming, official and unofficial. Unofficially, Singing in the Rain gets a 4K release on April 26th. Nightmare Alley (Guillermo Del Toro) looks to be getting a March 22nd release date on blu-ray and 4K discs. Candyman (1992) is being prepped for 4K disc for sometime in April. Panic Room is getting a 4K disc in Canada in late March, a likely U.S. release to follow. Official Releases: Warner Archive has a couple of titles coming in March, Captains of the Clouds, A Star Is Born (1937) and The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm so far. The latter has some interesting features including the option of viewing it in the 2.85:1 Smilebox format. Matrix Resurrections 4K, blu-ray, 4-movie collection 4K and blu-ray have all been officialy slated for March 8th, bonus features have been listed as well. In the Heat of the Night 4K special features have been finalized and it is coming via Kino Lorber on April 19th. This project was underway before the passing of Sidney Poitier. The King's Man blu-ray/4K gets a February 22nd street date. Expect a SteelBook collection from Best Buy as well. Arrow Video's April slate of titles for North America include The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Chabrol (Limited Edition), Rogue Cops and Racketeers: Two Crime Thrillers from Enzo G. Castellari and 12 Monkeys - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. If you're OK with importing, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray is also available in April. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sun Jan 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Shake The Couch Cushions For Extra Change - It’s Our February 2022 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide!Do you think Only Fans accepts pudgy disc reviewers who only want to talk about movies? Gotta find a way to save some scratch for this month. Once again studios and boutique labels are stacking up the usually quiet winter release frame of February with a number of high-profile new and classic releases. Normally this is where we get to take a breath and gear up for a big spring push ahead of a busy summer, but with new superheroes, junior Ghostbusters, some time-bending sci-fi, a classic prison drama, and a dozen other titles - February is anything but sleepy! As usual, this is a list of everything we know coming out domestically in the U.S. - of course, there's always room for some late additions and sudden release date changes or cancelations. In that event, we'll update our listings and this guide ASAP. February 2022 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 1st, 2022 Kicking things off for the first week of the month is the latest and damned good Ghostbusters flick with a standard release or a deluxe franchise set. Those troublesome Mad Max The Roadwarrior and Mad Max Anthology sets get their reissue, Almost Famous hits with some regular packaging if SteelBooks aren't your thing. Ghostbusters: Afterlife - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Almost Famous - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Standard Edition The Spine of Night - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Reissue) Mad Max Anthology - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Reissue) 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 8th, 2022 For this second week of the shortest (and coldest) month of the year, we're getting the latest attempt to bring the Resident Evil game franchise to the big screen, Disney's newest magical animated offering, a Billy Wilder classic, and Will Smith's latest volley for an Oscar. Some Like It Hot - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook King Richard - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Spider-Man Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Reissue Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Walmart Exclusive] Encanto - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Target Exclusive] Catwoman: Hunted - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Catwoman: Hunted - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Star Trek: Original 4-Movie Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (reissue) 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 15th, 2022 Heading up the third week of the month, Marvel's latest yet not so greatest entry in their long-running franchise comes home with multiple retailer-exclusive releases, Rian Johnson's time-bending thriller gets a domestic release with director-approved HDR grade and Atmos mix, and Joe Dante's hilariously dark werewolf flick gets shipped stateside. The Howling - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Looper - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Marvel’s The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Marvel’s The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Marvel's The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Target Exclusive] Marvel's The Eternals - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Walmart Exclusive] 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases - February 22nd, 2022 Not to go silently into that good night, February closes its run with a pretty large slate of new releases and fan favorites. There's a lot to cover so let's dig in! Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Alligator - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The King’s Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The King's Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Target Exclusive] The King's Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Walmart Exclusive] The Kingsman Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The Hurt Locker - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook American Underdog - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Escape From L.A. - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dead Heat - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Green Mile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Green Mile - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Hard Target - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Corrected Disc) And that just about does it! There are a few import titles we'll try and cover - but given the fun of international shipping, it'll take a bit of time to cover some of those. Thanks again for all of the pre-orders, they really do go a long way towards keeping our little operation up and running. Again, this is the list as we know it, some more titles might squeak in or dates may still change. If and when that happens we'll update our listings and this article ASAP. What are you looking to grab?Posted Sun Jan 30, 2022 at 05:28 AM PST by: -
Arrow Video Announces and Details April 4K UHD and Blu-ray SlateFive titles are currently announced for a home video release this April from Arrow, although one of them looks to be UK only so you may have to import that one. One of their most anticipated releases to the 4K format this month is Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt arriving on April 26th (U.S./Canada/UK). THE FUTURE IS HISTORY Following the commercial and critical success of The Fisher King, Terry Gilliam next feature would turn to science fiction and a screenplay by Janet and David Peoples (Blade Runner, Unforgiven) inspired by Chris Marker’s classic short film La Jetée. In 1996, a deadly virus is unleashed by a group calling themselves the Army of the Twelve Monkeys, destroying much of the world’s population and forcing survivors underground. In 2035, prisoner James Cole (Bruce Willis, Die Hard) is chosen to go back in time and help scientists in their search for a cure. Featuring an Oscar-nominated turn by Brad Pitt (Fight Club) as mental patient Jeffrey Goines, Twelve Monkeys would become Gilliam’s most successful film and is now widely regarded as a sci-fi classic. Arrow Films are proud to present the film in a stunning new restoration. 4K UHD BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Brand new restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Terry Gilliam 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 stereo soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary by Terry Gilliam and producer Charles Roven The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of Twelve Monkeys, feature-length making-of documentary by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe (Lost in La Mancha) The Film Exchange with Terry Gilliam, a 1996 interview with Gilliam and critic Jonathan Romney, recorded at the London Film Festival Appreciation by Ian Christie, author of Gilliam on Gilliam The Twelve Monkeys Archives Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin GUARANTEED THROUGH PREORDERS ONLY FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Nathan Rabin and Ian Christie Next on Blu-ray, we have Chia-Liang Liu's action-drama The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter on April 5th (U.S./Canada) at that. After one of its lead actors (cherub-faced action icon Alexander Fu Sheng) unexpectedly died midway through production, master director Lau Kar-leung (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) retooled his latest martial arts epic, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, as the ultimate action spectacular in tribute to the fallen star. Loosely based upon the legendary Yang dynasty chronicled in Chinese folklore, the film starts as the family patriarch and all but two of his sons are brutally wiped out in a bloody battle. One surviving son (Fu Sheng) returns to his mother and two sisters, deeply traumatized; the other (Gordon Liu) escapes and joins a nearby monastery while in hiding. Once he learns his sister (Kara Hui) has been captured by their enemies, however, the warrior-turned-monk realizes he must renounce his peaceful ideals in order to mount a rescue mission and avenge his family. Made during the legendary Shaw Brothers studio’s twilight years as a filmmaking powerhouse, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter is often regarded as director Lau’s masterpiece, as elegiac and suffused with anguish as it is thrillingly violent (not least in its bone-crunching, teeth-smashing climax). BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original lossless Cantonese, Mandarin and English mono audio Optional English subtitles, plus hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub Brand new commentary by Jonathan Clements, author of A Brief History of China Newly filmed appreciation by film critic and historian Tony Rayns Interviews with stars Gordon Liu, Lily Li and Yeung Ching-ching, filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine in 2004 A Tribute to Fu Sheng, a short film commemorating the late actor that played before early screenings of The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, presented via a German-dubbed telecine (the best available copy) with English subtitles Alternate opening credits, as The Invincible Pole Fighters Theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Marc Aspinall On the 19th comes the two film set Rogue Cops and Racketeers: Two Crime Thrillers from Enzo G. Castellari .(U.S./Canada/UK). Over a long and wide-ranging career, director Enzo G. Castellari (Keoma, The Inglorious Bastards) helmed some of the most infamous of all the poliziotteschi – the gritty, action-packed crime films that proliferated in Italy throughout the 70s. Buckle up for a heart-stopping thrill ride through the seedy underbelly of Italian society in two of his most celebrated thrillers! In 1976’s The Big Racket, Inspector Nico Palmieri (Fabio Testi, What Have You Done to Solange?) is hot on the heels of a gang of ruthless racketeers. Realizing he’s not going to get anywhere within the confines of the law, Nico recruits a crack squad of civilians to dole out their own brand of justice. Then, in 1977’s The Heroin Busters, rule-flouting cop Fabio (Testi) goes deep undercover, chasing a globe-trotting ring of drug-smugglers suspected to be operating out of Rome. But can he and Mike Hamilton (David Hemmings, Deep Red), an Interpol agent with a hair-trigger temper, stay one step ahead of the criminals long enough to bring them down from the inside? Featuring death-defying stunts, explosive shoot-outs and a pair of addictive, toe-tapping soundtracks courtesy of the De Angelis brothers (Torso) and legendary prog rock group Goblin (Suspiria), these two films represent the crème de la crème of the Italian crime thriller, both making their high definition debuts with stunning new restorations in this feature-packed box set from Arrow! 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 2K restorations of both films from the original 35mm camera negatives by Arrow Films High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentations Original Italian and English front and end titles Restored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtracks New audio commentaries on both films by critics Adrian J. Smith and David Flint Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the films by Roberto Curti and Barry Forshaw Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch Twelve double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards DISC 1 – THE BIG RACKET The Years of Racketeering, a new video interview with co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari Violent Times, a new video interview with actor Fabio Testi Angel Face for a Tough Guy, a new video interview with actor Massimo Vanni King of Movieola, a new video interview with editor Gianfranco Amicucci The Great Racket, a new appreciation and career retrospective of composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis by musician and disc collector Lovely Jon Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC 2 – THE HEROIN BUSTERS Endless Pursuit, a new video interview with co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari Drug Squad, a new video interview with actor Fabio Testi The Drug Dealer, a new video interview with actor Massimo Vanni How They Killed Italian Cinema, a new video interview with editor Gianfranco Amicucci A Cop on the Set, a new video interview with retired poliziotto and criminologist Nicola Longo The Eardrum Busters, a new appreciation and career retrospective of composers Goblin by musician and disc collector Lovely Jon Theatrical trailer Image gallery On the 26th, Claude Chabrol fans will see a four-film boxed set Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Chabrol (Limited Edition) for a Blu-ray release (U.S./Canada/UK). For five decades Claude Chabrol navigated the unpredictable waters of Cinema, leaving in his wake more than fifty feature films that remain among the most quietly devastating genre movies ever made. Sardonic, provocative, unsettling, Chabrol’s films cut to the quick with a clarity and honesty honed to razor sharpness. The Swindle (Rien Ne Va Plus) sees Chabrol at perhaps his most playful as a pair of scam artists, Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault, get in over their heads. But who is scamming who and who do you trust in a life built on so many lies? The murder of a 10 year old girl sparks rumours and gossip in The Color of Lies (Au Coeur Du Mensonge), as suspicion falls on René (Jacques Gamblin) the dour once famous painter, now art teacher, who was the last person to see her alive. Enigmatic, perverse, seductive, Isabelle Huppert encapsulates everything that makes Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) a film John Waters calls “Cinematic Perfection” in this tale of suppressed family secrets. Finally, in The Flower of Evil (La Fleur Du Mal), incest, old money and intergenerational guilt come under the scalpel as an outwardly perfect bourgeois family begins to unravel when the wife involves herself in politics. Though influenced by Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock and Jean Renoir, Chabrol’s voice was entirely and assuredly his own, influencing in turn filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, James Gray and Dominik Moll. His amused, unblinkered view of life and refusal to judge his characters makes his films timelessly relevant and accessible to all. Arrow Video is proud to present this second collection of films by Claude Chabrol with a wealth of new and archival extras. BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION FEATURES High definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of all four films New 4K restorations of The Swindle (Rien Ne Va Plus), Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) and The Flower of Evil (La Fleur Du Mal) Original lossless PCM French stereo audio on all films plus DTS-HD 5.1 on Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) and The Flower of Evil (La Fleur Du Mal) Optional English subtitles 80-page collector’s booklet of new writing by Sean Hogan, Brad Stevens, Catherine Dousteyessier-Khoze, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Pamela Hutchinson Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella DISC ONE – THE SWINDLE (RIEN NE VA PLUS) Brand new audio commentary by film critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan Chabrol’s “Soap Bubble”, a brand new visual essay by Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze, author of Claude Chabrol: The Aesthetics of Opacity exploring the games Chabrol plays with his characters and audience Film as a Family Affair, Cécile Maistre-Chabrol, the stepdaughter of Claude Chabrol and his Assistant Director on fourteen features discusses his life, work and wisdom in this exclusive new hour plus interview Behind the scenes featurette Archive interview with Isabelle Huppert Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC TWO – THE COLOR OF LIES (AU COEUR DU MENSONGE) Brand new audio commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan Nothing is Sacred, a brand new visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya examining the ideas of art and legacy in Chabrol’s The Color of Lies (Au Coeur Du Mensonge) What’s Eating Claude Chabrol? a brand new appreciation by film critic David Kalat examining the ways in which Chabrol’s films relate, reflect and refract each other Behind the scenes featurette Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC THREE – NIGHTCAP (MERCI POUR LE CHOCOLAT) Brand new audio commentary by film critic Justine Smith When I pervert good…, a brand new visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya which takes a closer look at late period Chabrol through the lens of his masterful thriller Nightcap (Merci Pour Le Chocolat) Archive interview with Isabelle Huppert Archive interview with Jacques Dutronc Behind the scenes featurette Screen test for Anna Mouglalis Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC FOUR – THE FLOWER OF EVIL (LA FLEUR DU MAL) Brand new audio commentary by film critic Farran Smith Nehme Behind the Masks: Remembering Claude Chabrol, a brand new appreciation by Agnès C. Poirier, author of Left Bank: Arts, Passion and the Rebirth of Paris 1940-1950 in which she shares her personal reminiscence of Claude Chabrol and considers his unique position in French culture and cinema Behind the scenes featurette Archive interview with co-writer Catherine Eliacheff Archive introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by director Claude Chabrol Theatrical trailer Image gallery Finally, enter the mind of a demented mass murderer in John McNaughton's Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray (Limited Edition)[UK Import] which will be released on Blu-ray on April 18th. The 4K disc itself will be all regions but the bonus features are Region B. Widely heralded as one of the greatest serial killer movies of all time, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer presents a bleak and unflinching dive into the mind of a mass murderer. Recently released from prison, the nomadic Henry (Michael Rooker, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead) finds temporary abode in the rundown Chicago lodgings of a former jail acquaintance and small-time drug dealer, Otis (Tom Towles). Hiding behind his unremarkable employment as a pest exterminator, Henry leads a double life, prowling the streets by night on a brutal and apparently motiveless killing spree. As the bodies mount up, Otis finds himself inducted into Henry’s dark secret world, but when Otis’ sister Becky (Tracy Arnold) moves in, herself fleeing from an uncomfortable domestic situation, it quickly becomes apparent that two’s company, but three’s a crowd. Based on the horrific true-life crimes of Henry Lee Lucas, the harrowing controversial debut feature from John McNaughton (Mad Dog and Glory, Wild Things) returns to the UK in its best-looking release ever, in a new 4K restoration supervised by the director himself. 4K UHD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION FEATURES Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives, approved by John McNaughton 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in HDR10 Original 2.0 stereo mix and 5.1 DTS-HD Master audio English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Eric Adrian Lee Limited edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing by Shaun Kimber, Peter Vronsky, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Julian Petley Booklet containing the original storyboards for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Double-sided fold-out poster Six collector’s postcards (Limited Edition exclusive) DISC ONE – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY) Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Brand new audio commentary by John McNaughton & Steven A. Jones Two archive commentaries by John McNaughton Scene specific commentaries with John McNaughton and critic Nigel Floyd Deleted scenes and outtakes Original script Original theatrical and 30th Anniversary trailers Image gallery DISC TWO – BONUS DISC (BLU-RAY) REGION B Portrait: The Making of Henry, a 50-minute behind-the-scenes documentary In Defense of Henry, an appreciation by Joe Swanberg, Kim Morgan, Jeffrey Sconce, Joe Bob Briggs and Errol Morris Twisting the Lens: The Diegetic Camera and Voyeurism in Henry, exclusive new documentary with John McNaughton, Adam Rockoff, Anna Bogutskaya and Jonathan Rigby discussing killers behind cameras Henry vs. MPAA: A Visual History, the story of the struggle to get Henry into North American theatres Henry at the BBFC with Stephen Thrower, discussing Henry’s troubled history at the hands of the British censors John McNaughton on Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, exclusive new interview with John McNaughton and Stephen A. Jones, conducted at the time of Henry’s UK premiere in February 1990 Interview with John McNaughton, from 1998 It’s Either You… Or Them: An Interview with Joe Coleman, the artist behind Henry’s legendary original theatrical release poster John McNaughton in conversation with Nigel Floyd, interview from 2003 In the Round: A Conversation with John McNaughton, conducted by Spencer Parsons in 2016 Which one(s) are you planning on adding to your collection?Posted Fri Jan 28, 2022 at 02:39 PM PST by: -
The Matrix Resurrections Now Available on Certain Digital Platforms and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray March 8The next film in the epic science fiction saga stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith and Neil Patrick Harris. Lana Wachowski tries to resuscitate the genre-defining franchise that has been lying dormant for nearly two decades and sends it back down the rabbit hole with The Matrix Resurrections -- currently available for Premium Digital Ownership (or rental) on certain platforms and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 8. In case you missed it, be sure to check out our theatrical review here. In The Matrix Resurrections,” return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a physical or mental construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson (Keanu Reeves) will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. And if Thomas…Neo…has learned anything, it’s that choice, while an illusion, is still the only way out of—or into—the Matrix. Of course, Neo already knows what he has to do. But what he doesn’t yet know is the Matrix is stronger, more secure, and more dangerous than ever before. Déjà vu. The Matrix Resurrections - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The 4K release of The Matrix Resurrections will include several featurettes -- most of which are exclusive to the 4K edition -- as well as a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. See the press release at the end of this article for complete details. The Matrix Resurrections - Blu-ray The Matrix Resurrections 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray - SteelBook (Final Artwork TBA) The Matrix 4-Film Déjà Vu Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The Matrix 4-Film Déjà Vu Collection Blu-ray Here's the full press release: “Exacting and rapturous” K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone The Matrix Resurrections COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership debuts early on January 25 4K, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on March 8 Burbank, CA, January 24 – Experience the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre when “The Matrix Resurrections” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on January 25. The film is directed by Lana Wachowski from a screenplay by Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksander Hemon, based on characters created by The Wachowskis, and stars Keanu Reeves (The “Matrix” franchise, the “John Wick” franchise) and Carrie-Anne Moss (The “Matrix” franchise, TV’s “Jessica Jones”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on March 8. The film also stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II (“Candyman,” the “Aquaman” franchise), Jessica Henwick (TV’s “Iron Fist,” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”), Jonathan Groff (“Hamilton,” TV’s “Mindhunter”), Neil Patrick Harris (“Gone Girl”), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (TV’s “Quantico”) and Jada Pinkett Smith (“Angel Has Fallen,” TV’s “Gotham”). The film was produced by James McTeigue, Wachowski and Grant Hill, with Michael Salven, Karin Wachowski, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman executive producing. On January 25, “The Matrix Resurrections” 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 March 8, “The Matrix Resurrections” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. “The Matrix Resurrections” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. “The Matrix Resurrections” 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 In “The Matrix Resurrections,” return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a physical or mental construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson (Keanu Reeves) will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. And if Thomas…Neo…has learned anything, it’s that choice, while an illusion, is still the only way out of—or into—the Matrix. Of course, Neo already knows what he has to do. But what he doesn’t yet know is the Matrix is stronger, more secure and more dangerous than ever before. Déjà vu. 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS “The Matrix Resurrections” 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features: No One Can Be Told What The Matrix Is Resurrecting The Matrix Neo x Trinity: Return to the Matrix Allies + Adversaries: The Matrix Remixed Matrix for Life The Matrix Reactions o Echo Opening o Deus Ex Machina o Welcome to IØ o Bullet Time Redux o Morpheus vs Neo o Exiles Fight o Neo vs Smith o The San Fran Chase o The San Fran Jump “The Matrix Resurrections” DVD contains the following special feature: The Matrix Reactions: Welcome to IØ ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. 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BASICS PRODUCT SRP 4K UHD Combo Pack $29.99 Blu-ray $24.99 DVD $19.99 Digital Ownership: January 25, 2022 PVOD: January 25, 2022 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: March 8, 2022 DVD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish BD Languages: Brazilian portuguese, Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish, Polish 4K Languages: Canadian French, English, German, Italian, Latin Spanish DVD Subtitles: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French BD Subtitles: Brazilian Portugese, Canadian French, English, Greek, Korean, Latin Spanish, Parisian French 4K Subtitles: Canadian French, Danish, English SDH, Finnish, German, Italian, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Swedish Running Time: 148 minutes Rating: Rated R for violence and some language DVD: DLBY/DGTL Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD 4K: ATMOS TrueHD The Credits About “The Matrix Resurrections” The film is directed by Lana Wachowski from a screenplay by Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksander Hemon, based on characters created by The Wachowskis, produced by James McTeigue, Wachowski and Grant Hill, with Michael Salven, Karin Wachowski, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman executive producing. The ensemble stars Keanu Reeves (The “Matrix” franchise, the “John Wick” franchise) and Carrie-Anne Moss (The “Matrix” franchise, TV’s “Jessica Jones”), alongside Yahya Abdul Mateen II (“Candyman,” the “Aquaman” franchise) Jessica Henwick (TV’s “Iron Fist,” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”), Jonathan Groff (“Hamilton,” TV’s “Mindhunter”), Neil Patrick Harris (“Gone Girl”), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (TV’s “Quantico”), Christina Ricci (TV’s “Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story,” “The Lizzie Borden Chronicles”), Telma Hopkins (TV’s “Dead to Me”), Eréndira Ibarra (TV’s “Sense8,” “Ingobernable”), Toby Onwumere (TV’s “Empire”), Max Riemelt (TV’s “Sense8”), Brian J. Smith (TV’s “Sense8,” “Treadstone”) and Jada Pinkett Smith (“Angel Has Fallen,” TV’s “Gotham”). Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, In Association with Village Roadshow Pictures, In Association with Venus Castina Productions, “The Matrix Resurrections.” About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. Warner Bros. 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The King's Man Hits Digital February 18 and arrives on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray February 22Matthew Vaughn's action-comedy prequel starring Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, and Rhys Ifans will be available on home video in February. The latest addition to Matthew Vaughn's stylish Kingsman franchise takes viewers on an action-packed thrill ride all the way back to the beginning to see how it all began. Both Wal-Mart and Target will have exclusive releases of the film plus SteelBook fans will also be able to get a collection of all three films in one package at Best Buy. Set during WWI, The King’s Man tells the exhilarating origin story of Kingsman, the world’s very first independent intelligence agency. As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions across the globe, one man must race against time to stop them. The King's Man - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Bonus features for The King's Man will include the multi-part The King's Man: The Great Game Begins Documentary and two featurettes. The 4K releases will include Dolby Atmos, while the Blu-ray looks to have a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack. The King's Man - Blu-ray The Target exclusive appears to be a digibook: The King's Man 4K - Target The King's Man 4K - Walmart The King's Man Collection 4K - SteelBook Here's the full press release: “A CLASSY OLD-SCHOOL SPY BLOCKBUSTER” – Ian Sandwell, Digital Spy The King’s Man explodes onto Digital February 18 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 22Plus, get all 3 films together for the first time inThe Kingsman Collection LOS ANGELES, CA (January 24, 2022) – Uncover the secrets of the world's most stylish spy organization and learn how it all began with the ingenious and action-packed origin story The King’s Man. From masterful filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, The King’s Man explores the mythology of the very first independent intelligence agency. Set in the historic WWI era, the lethal yet impeccably trained spies take on the ultimate mission to save the fate of humanity. Add the film to your Kingsman collection on Digital February 18 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD February 22. Also for fans of the stylish spy series comes The Kingsman Collection. All three films, with bonus features, together for the first time. The collection will be available digitally on February 18 and as a collectible SteelBook on February 22. The Kingsman Collection will also be available globally on Digital and Blu-ray in the following markets: United Kingdom and IrelandDigital – February 9Blu-ray/DVD – February 21 Australia and NordicsDigital, Blu-ray/DVD – February 23 Germany and AustriaDigital – February 23Blu-ray/DVD – March 10 KoreaDigital – February 23 FranceDigital – April 28Blu-ray/DVD – May 6 Film SynopsisSet during WWI, The King’s Man tells the exhilarating origin story of Kingsman, the world’s very first independent intelligence agency. As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions across the globe, one man must race against time to stop them. Bonus Features* The King's Man: The Great Game Begins Documentary A Generation Lost – Discover how the filmmakers created a richly textured story that explores the origins of the Kingsman spy organization. Oxfords and Rogues – Meet the phenomenal new cast of characters Matthew Vaughn has assembled. All the World's a Stage – Delve into the meticulous world-building of THE KING’S MAN with interviews, on-location footage, artwork, and details of on-set construction and design. Instruments of War – Experience the analog spy tech and early 20th century weaponry utilized in THE KING’S MAN and see a breakdown of the precise execution and evolution of the major stunts and combat in the film. Fortune Favors the Bold – Join Matthew Vaughn and his team for music scoring and sound design. Long Live the Kingsman – Cast and crew reveal their thoughts about their collective journey through the very special experience of making THE KING’S MAN. Featurettes No Man's Land – Experience the creative process behind the harrowing knife battle sequence in several stages: rehearsals, storyboards, interviews and on-set footage, culminating with the atmospheric VFX. Remembrance and Finding Purpose – Learn about amazing organizations such as The Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes, two U.K.-based resources for recovery, well-being and employment for military veterans. Also hear why Matthew Vaughn strongly supports their mission. *bonus features vary by product and retailer CastRalph Fiennes as Orlando OxfordGemma Arterton as PollyRhys Ifans as Grigori RasputinMatthew Goode as MortonTom Hollander as King George / Kaiser Wilhelm / Tsar NicholasHarris Dickinson as Conrad OxfordDaniel Brühl as Erik Jan HanussenDjimon Hounsou as Sholaand Charles Dance as Kitchener Directed byMatthew Vaughn Produced byMatthew Vaughn, David Reid and Adam Bohling Executive ProducersMark Millar, Dave Gibbons, Stephen Marks, Claudia Vaughn and Ralph Fiennes Screenplay byMatthew Vaughn & Karl Gajdusek Story byMatthew Vaughn Music byMatthew Margeson & Dominic Lewis Based on the comic book "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons Product SpecificationsStreet DateDigital: February 18Physical: February 22 Product SKUsDigital: 4K UHD, HD, SDPhysical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run TimeApprox. 131 minutes RatingU.S. Rated R* Rated R for sequences of strong/bloody violence, language, and some sexual material. Aspect RatioDigital: 2:39:1Physical: 2:39:1 U.S. Audio4K Ultra HD: English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital.Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital.DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, English DVS 2.0 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby.Digital: English Dolby ATMOS (UHD only, some platforms), 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Latin Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French-Canadian 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) U.S. Subtitles4K Ultra HD: English SDH, French, SpanishBlu-ray: English SDH, French, SpanishDVD: English SDH, French, SpanishDigital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)Posted Mon Jan 24, 2022 at 10:20 AM PST by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Release Guide - January 23, 2022 - January 29, 2022A few weeks ago I mentioned how few preorders there were on Amazon for discs. Well, a positive step in the right direction, it's now up to just a few pages more than 15. All we can keep saying is, continue to buy em up, the studios will continue to produce em. Welcome to Volume 2 Episode 36 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- Let's call this week a slowish week for 4K releases. But there are a few appealing titles here, so don't fret. Tuesday has got all catalog titles, which is fine. First from Severin (maybe finally?) comes Blood for Dracula. This one has been kicked back multiple times over several months. We did a review last fall actually so it's likely all replication delays. From The Criterion Collection, The Piano deputs in 4K glory. This next one has silently come to us from MPI/Capelight Pictures, it's titled The Lover, and it comes as a media book package. If I'm not mistaken, this makes MPI's first 4K release and it's a media book to boot! I'm curious to know what's inside it. The Punisher (2004) is getting a reissue as a Best Buy Exclusive slipcover SteelBook. In a semi-rare Friday 4K music release, Bob James Trio: Feel Like Making LIVE! comes to disc. Nowhere on the listing does it say this is a 4K release, but the photos of the package clearly illustrate that it is. Blu-ray releases- The listing for blu-ray this week looks pretty hefty, even when you exclude the reissues and B titles it still looks like an above average menu to look at. Surprisingly no LionsGate releases this week though. Because we always get the blu-ray counterpart(s) first, look for The Piano on blu-ray if 4K isn't your thing. Severin has another big release to ponder this week (in case you missed it on Black Friday Weekend on their site), All the Haunts Be Ours: A Compendium of Folk Horror gets a wider general release at most major merchants. From what I read though, expect this to be delayed a week or two as they replicate more. A smaller Folk Horror set titled Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched also streets the same day. Severin has a few other releases this week too, but the one that probably will get the most attention is Eyes of Fire. From Paramount, The Bad News Bears (2005) was supposed to get release the same day as the original 1976 movie, but for some reason got yanked without explanation. You can buy it now, 10 months later. Other Paramount Releases include Nickelodeon's animated feature Barnyard, along with more catalog titles including Clockstoppers, Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story and Going Ape. Warner Archive Collection brings us Stage Fright. No, not stagefright literally, but rather the movie. An additional Criterion Collection release this week is titled Dick Johnson Is Dead, a documentary/drama that I won't even pretend to know what it is about, but maybe you do! Arrow Video releases Sleep, a German horror film that comes with a few nice looking goodies. Follow our link and click on the goodies picture to see more. Anime Highlights include Appleseed: The Original 1988 OVA, Case Closed: Sunflowers of Inferno, Kakegurui: Season Two Collection, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple - The Complete Second Season, Maesetsu! Opening Act - The Complete Season and Ninja Robots Tobikage: The Complete Series. Friday releases are of all three categories, Ballet, Opera and Concert/Music. >Baranowski & Watkins - Kes Reimagined >Beethoven: Fidelio >Jethro Tull: The Zealot Gene (Limited Deluxe Artbook Edition) >Jethro Tull: The Zealot Gene (Limited Deluxe White Vinyl Edition) >Moniuszko: Halka >Sibelius: The Complete Symphonies >Weber: Der Freischutz Notable announcements from last week: FUNimation has revealed their April titles. Some highlights include Dragon Goes House-Hunting, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Season 2, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Season Two Part 01, LBX Girls - The Complete Season, KING's RAID: Successors of the Will - Part 2, One Piece - Collection 29 and Wonder Egg Priority (as both a standard and limited edition). Discotek has also revealed their March titles, the only one I am really familair with is Street Sharks. Blue Underground will be bringing Uncle Sam to 4K this year. I call this one a surprise hit. Criterion's April slate has been revealed, the 4K title will be For All Mankind. Read the article and say welcome back to Tom Landy! 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sun Jan 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
American Underdog Tackles 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on February 22The film based on the inspirational true story of Hall of Famer quarterback Kurt Warner American Underdog starring Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Ser’Darius Blain, and Dennis Quaid arrives on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on February 22. Directed by The Erwin Brothers (I Still Believe and I Can Only Imagine) and based on the book "All Things Possible” by Kurt Warner with Michael Silver, Lionsgate's American Underdog tells the tale of how a grocery store stockboy follows his dreams and becomes an NHL superstar. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and several bonus features including an audio commentary, multiple featurettes, and deleted scenes. Pre-Order the 4K UHD here. American Underdog - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray American Underdog will also be available on Blu-ray and will include the same bonus features as the 4K release and both editions will present the film in 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Pre-Order the Blu-ray here. American Underdog - Blu-ray Here's the full press release: American Underdog Available on Digital February 4 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, & On Demand on February 22 from Lionsgate® SANTA MONICA, CA (January 18, 2022) – Based on the inspirational true story of two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, American Underdog arrives on Digital February 4 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand February 22 from Lionsgate. From The Erwin Brothers (I Still Believe and I Can Only Imagine) and screenwriters Jon Erwin (I Still Believe and I Can Only Imagine) & David Aaron Cohen (Friday Night Lights) and Jon Gunn (I Still Believe), the film stars Zachary Levi (Shazam!, Thor: The Dark World, Tangled), Academy Award® winner Anna Paquin (Best Supporting Actress, The Piano, 1993; X-Men franchise, The Irishman), Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, “Charmed”), and Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Dennis Quaid (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, The Special Relationship, 2010; The Day After Tomorrow, Far From Heaven, In Good Company). American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player – but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination. Based on the Book “All Things Possible” by Kurt Warner with Michael Silver. Screenplay by Jon Erwin & David Aaron Cohen and Jon Gunn. Directed by The Erwin Brothers. The American Underdog 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively. 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES Audio Commentary with Directors Andrew and Jon Erwin, and Producer Kevin Downes “Inspired” Featurette “Making the Cut” Featurette “A Coach's Faith” Featurette (on 4K and Blu-ray™ only) “New to the Scene: Hayden Zaller” Featurette “Meet the Champion” Featurette “Behind the Game” Featurette “American Underdog: Behind the Story” Featurette Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary by Andrew Erwin Theatrical Trailer (on 4K and Blu-ray™ only) PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2021 Title Copyright: American Underdog © 2021 American Underdog, LLC. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, TM & © 2022 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: Theatrical Release Rating: PG for some language and thematic elements Genre: Inspirational Drama Feature Run Time: 112 Minutes Closed-Captioned: N/A Subtitles: Spanish, French, English SDH 4K Ultra HD™ Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition, 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation DVD Format: 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation 4K Audio Status: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio Blu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive AudioPosted Fri Jan 21, 2022 at 10:59 AM PST by: -
The Criterion Collection Dates and Details April 2022 Blu-ray Slate including For All Mankind on 4K Ultra HD Blu-raySix titles will be available from The Criterion Collection this April featuring a 4K upgrade of "the best moon movie ever made". First up on the 4K front, For All Mankind - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will be getting a 4K/Blu-ray combo release on April 26th. In July 1969, the space race ended when Apollo 11 fulfilled President John F. Kennedy’s challenge of “landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.” No one who witnessed the lunar landing will ever forget it. Twenty years later, Al Reinert constructed a documentary that imparts the unforgettable story of the twenty-four astronauts who participated in the Apollo mission to land on the moon—told in their words and in their voices, using the images they captured. With its awe-inspiring, otherworldly footage and a haunting atmospheric soundtrack by Brian Eno, For All Mankind stirs us with a profound sense of compassion for the “pale blue dot” that is our home, and it is still the most radical, visually dazzling work of cinema that has been made about this earthshaking event. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES In the 4K UHD edition: New 4K digital restorations of the original 1.33:1 framing and the alternate 1.85:1 theatrical presentation, with 5.1 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 In the Blu-ray and DVD editions: High-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by producer-director Al Reinert, with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary featuring director Al Reinert and Apollo 17 commander Eugene A. Cernan, the last person to set foot on the moon An Accidental Gift: The Making of “For All Mankind,” a documentary featuring interviews with Reinert, Apollo 12 and Skylab astronaut Alan Bean, and NASA archive specialists Selection of excerpted interviews with fifteen of the Apollo astronauts Program about Bean’s artwork, accompanied by a gallery of his paintings NASA audio highlights and liftoff footage Optional on-screen identification of astronauts and mission-control specialists PLUS: Essays by film critic Terrence Rafferty and Reinert The other five titles are Blu-ray only starting with the rock-and-roll 1950s musical The Girl Can't Help It starring Jayne Mansfield on April 19th. In 1956, Frank Tashlin brought the talent for zany visual gags and absurdist pop-culture satire that he’d honed as a master of animation to the task of capturing, in glorious DeLuxe Color, a brand-new craze: rock and roll. This blissfully bonkers jukebox musical tells the story of a mobster’s bombshell girlfriend—the one and only Jayne Mansfield, in a showstopping first major film role—and the washed-up talent agent (Tom Ewell) who seeks to revive his career by turning her into a musical sensation. The only question is: Can she actually sing? A CinemaScope feast of eye-popping midcentury design, The Girl Can’t Help It bops along to a parade of performances by rock-and-roll trailblazers—including Little Richard, Fats Domino, Julie London, Eddie Cochran, the Platters, and Gene Vincent—who light up the screen with the uniquely American sound that was about to conquer the world. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New high-definition digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary featuring film scholar Toby Miller New interview with Eve Golden, biographer of actor Jayne Mansfield New video essay by film critic David Cairns Interview with filmmaker John Waters New conversation between WFMU DJs Dave “the Spazz” Abramson and Gaylord Fields about the music in the film On-set footage Interviews with Mansfield (1957) and musician Little Richard (1984) Episode of Karina Longworth’s podcast You Must Remember This about Mansfield Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Rachel Syme and, for the Blu-ray, excerpts from director Frank Tashlin’s 1952 book How to Create Cartoons with a new introduction by Ethan de Seife, author of Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank TashlinNew cover by Jaffa the Unknown Also on the 19th comes the fantastical comedy Miracle in Milan from director Vittorio De Sica. Renowned filmmaker Vittorio De Sica followed up his international triumph Bicycle Thieves with this enchantingly playful neorealist fairy tale, in which he combines his celebrated slice-of-life poetry with flights of graceful comedy and storybook fantasy. On the outskirts of Milan, a band of vagabonds work together to form a shantytown. When it is discovered that the land they occupy contains oil, however, it’s up to the cherubic orphan Totò (Francesco Golisano)—with some divine help—to save their community from greedy developers. Tipping their hats to the imaginative whimsy of Charles Chaplin and René Clair, De Sica and screenwriter Cesare Zavattini, adapting his own novel, craft a bighearted ode to the nobility of everyday people. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interview with neorealism expert and film scholar David Forgacs Audio interview from the late 1960s in which director Vittorio De Sica looks back on his career, conducted by film critic Gideon Bachmann Interviews with actor Brunella Bovo and Manuel De Sica, the director’s son Feature-length documentary from 2019 on screenwriter Cesare Zavattini Trailers New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by film critic Christina Newland and, on the Blu-ray, “Totò il buono,” a 1940 short story by Zavattini and stage actor Totò that is the earliest version of the narrative on which Miracle in Milan is basedNew cover by Manule Fior On the 26th, the directorial debut of twins Arie and Chuko Esiri Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) is set for a Blu-ray release. This revelatory, award-winning debut feature from codirectors (and twin brothers) Arie and Chuko Esiri is a heartrending and hopeful portrait of everyday human endurance in Lagos, Nigeria. Shot on richly textured 16 mm film and infused with the spirit of neorealism, Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) traces the journeys of two distantly connected strangers—Mofe (Jude Akuwudike), an electrician dealing with the fallout of a family tragedy, and Rosa (Temi Ami-Williams), a hairdresser supporting her pregnant teenage sister—as they each pursue their dream of starting a new life in Europe while bumping up against the harsh economic realities of a world in which every interaction is a transaction. From these intimate stories emerges a vivid snapshot of life in contemporary Lagos, whose social fabric is captured in all its vibrancy and complexity. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 2K digital transfer, approved by directors Arie and Chuko Esiri, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray New conversation between the directors, moderated by filmmaker Bette Gordon Interview with producer Melissa O. Adeyemo Deleted scenes featuring audio commentary by the directors Three short films: Goose (2017), directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri; Besida (2018), directed by Chuko Esiri; and Because Men in Silk Shirts on Lagos Nights (2018), directed by Arie Esiri Trailer PLUS: An essay by writer and filmmaker Maryam KazeemNew cover by Diana Ejaita Next, Bertrand Tavernier directs Dexter Gordon in the critically-acclaimed jazz film ’Round Midnight which will be released on Blu-ray on April 26th. ’Round Midnight is a love letter from director Bertrand Tavernier to the heyday of bebop and to the Black American musicians who found refuge in the smoky underground jazz clubs of 1950s Paris. In a miraculous, sui generis fusion of performer and character that was nominated for an Oscar, legendary saxophonist Dexter Gordon plays Dale Turner, a brilliant New York jazz veteran whose music aches with beauty but whose personal life is ravaged by addiction. Searching for a fresh start in Paris, Turner strikes up an unlikely friendship with a struggling single father and ardent jazz fan (François Cluzet) who finds his life transformed as he attempts to help the self-destructive musician. Herbie Hancock’s evocative, Oscar-winning score sets the mood for this definitive jazz film, a bittersweet opus that glows with lived-in, soulful authenticity. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, supervised by composer Herbie Hancock and presented in DTS-HD Master Audio New interview with jazz and cultural critic Gary Giddins New conversation with music producer Michael Cuscuna and author Maxine Gordon, widow of musician Dexter Gordon Before Midnight, a 1986 behind-the-scenes documentary Panel discussion from 2014 featuring director Bertrand Tavernier, Cuscuna, Maxine Gordon, and jazz scholar John Szwed, moderated by jazz critic and broadcaster Mark Ruffin Performance from 1969 of “Fried Bananas” by Dexter Gordon, directed by Teit Jørgensen New English subtitle translation and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by scholar Mark Anthony NealNew cover by F. Ron Miller Finally, Alex Cox's blistering biopic Walker leads off the month on April 12th. A hallucinatory biopic that breaks all cinematic conventions, Walker, from British director Alex Cox, tells the story of nineteenth-century American adventurer William Walker (Ed Harris), who abandoned a series of careers in law, politics, journalism, and medicine to become a soldier of fortune and, for many months, the dictator of Nicaragua. Made with mad abandon and political acuity—and the support of the Sandinista army and government during the contra war—the film uses this true tale as a satirical attack on American ultrapatriotism and a freewheeling condemnation of “manifest destiny.” Featuring a powerful score by Joe Strummer and a performance of intense, repressed rage by Harris, Walker remains one of Cox’s most daring works. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Alex Cox, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary by Cox and screenwriter Rudy Wurlitzer Dispatches from Nicaragua, a documentary about the filming of Walker On Moviemaking and the Revolution, reminiscences about the production twenty years later from an extra on the film Walker 2008 and On the Origins of “Walker” (2016), two short films by Cox (Blu-ray only) Behind-the-scenes photos Trailer (Blu-ray only) English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: Essays by film critic Graham Fuller, Wurlitzer, and Linda SandovalBlu-ray cover by Paul Mavrides (pictured); DVD cover by Marc English These titles aren't available for pre-order yet but we will post an update when they are ASAP. As always, thank you for your support and pre-orders!Posted Fri Jan 21, 2022 at 09:16 AM PST by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Release Guide - January 16, 2022 - January 22, 2022Mid way through January already, how are your New Years Resolutions working for ya? I try not to go into anything unrealistic myself! Welcome to Volume 2 Episode 35 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- Just like last week, it looks like a pretty busy week considering it is January. Getting the new release first, Last Night in Soho comes to us via Universal Pictures. There appears to be no SteelBook domestically at this time. Zavvi UK has one, and HMV has a variant slip-case release. Everything else this week are catalog titles. Be grateful for the smaller labels. Criterion Collection's A Hard Day's Night sees a 4K upgrade. Blue Underground's release of The Toolbox Murders debuts on 4K disc this week. All other 4K discs this week are reissues of some sort. Requiem for a Dream gets a fancy sleeved package Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook release. Akira gets a less elaborate package, 4K/Blu-ray combo release. Deep Red also gets a disc only, swag-less release. Lastly, Tobey Maguires Spider-Man Trilogy gets a standard / non-Digibook release as well. Blu-ray releases- Just like every week, let's get the blu-ray counterparts posted first. Only one this week, from Universal, Last Night in Soho. Also from Universal, The Addams Family 2 (animated) gets a blu-ray only release. And, TV's Annie Live! comes to physical release. The next Vestron Video release comes via LionsGate, Candyman 3: Day of the Dead. From Warner Archive Collection, Edge of Darkness (1943) and Song of the Thin Man. Criterion's blu-ray release this week is a documentary type film titled Time. From Arrow, Red Angel and Shock are on track to be released on Tuesday, don't be surprised by last minute changes though. Powerhouse Films / Indicator Series releases for January are this week and include The Blockhouse, The Brute, Girl Stroke Boy and Hoffman. Anime highlights include Assault Lily BOUQUET - The Complete Season, Grenadier: The Beautiful Warrior, Taisho Baseball Girls (Season 1) and Tower of God. Honorable Mention: ClassicFlix Restorations delivers The Little Rascals: Volume Four this week. Thus far they have done a good job on this series. Notable announcements from last week: Anyone that bought Jack Frost 2 (myself included) a few weeks back be aware there will be a replacement disc in the works soon, stay tuned for more info. The copy you have is fine, but apparently an unedited 16:9 full stereo mix was unearthed and will be coming our way. Some Like It Hot 4K gets pushed back to February 8th. Additional Paramount catalog titles for the next couple months are Spontaneous, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, 200 Cigarettes and Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. There is word that Disney will be preparing a 4K disc release for Tombstone towards the 4th quarter 2022, but that's just a rumor. I'm still hoping to see Heat in the next few months, on a BD100 disc please. There is also word that the original Candyman is getting a 4K disc later this year. Saved the best news for last. Paramount Home Video is releasing The Godfather Trilogy on 4K disc. Read the news story here for more details. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sun Jan 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM PST by:
