• Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 4 Arriving February 13

    Posted Fri Nov 17, 2023 at 11:12 AM PST by
    Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 4

    Sony is packaging together six more films making their 4K debut in a limited edition collector's set with a hardbound book on February 13.

    The films include: His Girl Friday, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Kramer Vs. Kramer, Starman, Sleepless In Seattle, and Punch-drunk Love.

    Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 4 

    Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 4 

    All six films will be presented in Dolby Vision HDR and all of them except His Girl Friday will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack - with the limited edition set housed inside an 80-page hardbound book "featuring in-depth sections about the making of each film within the set via six all-new incisive essays from renowned writers and journalists, plus rare photos from deep within the Columbia Pictures archives".

    HIS GIRL FRIDAY

    Synopsis:

    A classic screwball comedy in which Rosalind Russell plays reporter Hildy Johnson, who, on the eve of her remarriage, is talked into one more assignment by her editor and ex-husband, played by Cary Grant. While interviewing a condemned man, Hildy realizes that his hanging is planned as a vote-getting measure.

    His Girlf Friday Disc Breakdown

    • 4K Ultra HD Includes:
      • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
      • Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
    • Blu-ray Includes:
      • Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master
      • Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Special Features:
    • Audio Commentary Featuring Film Critic and Author Todd McCarthy
    • NEW: Screwball Style: The Iconic Costumes of Robert Kalloch Featurette
    • NEW: Breaking the Speed Barrier: The Dialogue of His Girl Friday Featurette
    • Lighting Up with Hildy Johnson Featurette
    • Ben Hecht Featurette
    • On Assignment: His Girl Friday Featurette
    • Cary Grant: Making Headlines Featurette
    • Rosalind Russell: The Inside Scoop Featurette
    • Howard Hawks: Reporter’s Notebook Featurette
    • The Funny Pages Featurette
    • Vintage Advertising
    • Theatrical Trailers

     
    HIS GIRL FRIDAY has a run time of approximately 92 minutes and is not rated.

     

    GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER

    Synopsis:

    Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn (who won the Academy Award® for Best Actress for her performance) are unforgettable as perplexed parents in this landmark 1967 movie about mixed marriage. Joanna (Katharine Houghton), the beautiful daughter of crusading publisher Matthew Drayton (Tracy) and his patrician wife Christina (Hepburn), returns home with her new fiancé John Prentice (Sidney Poitier), a distinguished Black doctor. Christina accepts her daughter's decision to marry John, but Matthew is shocked by this interracial union; the doctor's parents are equally dismayed. Both families must sit down face to face and examine each other's level of intolerance. In GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, director Stanley Kramer has created a masterful study of society's prejudices. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

    Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Disc Breakdown

    • 4K Ultra HD Includes:
      • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
      • Dolby Atmos English audio
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Special Features:
    • Audio Commentary Featuring Eddy Friedfeld, Lee Pfeiffer and Paul Scrabo
    • Theatrical Teaser
    • Feature Blu-ray Includes:
      • Feature presented in high definition
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • 3.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Special Features:
    • Introductions
      • Karen Kramer
      • Steven Spielberg
      • Tom Brokaw
      • Quincy Jones
    • A Love Story for Today Featurette
    • A Special Kind of Love Featurette
    • Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth Featurette
    • Stanley Kramer Accepts the Irving Thalberg Award
    • 2007 Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award Presentation to An Inconvenient Truth
    • Photo Gallery
    • Theatrical Trailer

     
    GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER has a run time of approximately 108 minutes and is not rated.

     

    KRAMER VS. KRAMER

    Synopsis:

    Winner of 5 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, KRAMER VS. KRAMER is a groundbreaking drama about the heartbreak of divorce and the struggle between work and family. Young husband and father Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) loves his family - and his job, which is where he spends most of his time. When he returns home late one evening from work, his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) confronts him and then leaves him, forcing Ted to become the sole caregiver to their six-year-old son. Now, Ted must learn to be a father while balancing the demands of his high-pressure career. But just as Ted adapts to his new role and begins to feel like a fulfilled parent, Joanna returns. And now she wants her son back. Celebrating its 45th anniversary.

    Kramer vs Kramer Disc Breakdown

    • 4K Ultra HD Includes:
      • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
      • Dolby Atmos English audio
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Special Features:
    • NEW: Audio Commentary with Film Professor Jennine Lanouette
    • NEW: 5 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
    • 4 Featurettes
    • Robert Benton on Directing
    • Justin Henry on Acting
    • Mothers and Daughters
    • Points of Pride
    • Theatrical Trailer
    • Blu-ray Includes:
      • Feature presented in high definition
      • 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
      • Special Feature:
        • Finding the Truth – The Making of Kramer vs. Kramer


    KRAMER VS. KRAMER has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and is rated PG.

     

    STARMAN

    Synopsis:

    Director John Carpenter presents a romantic science fiction odyssey starring Jeff Bridges in his Oscar®-nominated role as an innocent alien from a distant planet who learns what it means to be a man in love. When his spacecraft is shot down over Wisconsin, Starman (Bridges) arrives at the remote cabin of a distraught young widow, Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen), and clones the form of her dead husband. The alien convinces Jenny to drive him to Arizona, explaining that if he isn't picked up by his mothership in three days, he'll die. Hot on their trail are government agents, intent on capturing the alien, dead or alive. En route, Starman demonstrates the power of universal love, while Jenny rediscovers her human feelings for passion. Celebrating its 40th anniversary.

    Starman Disc Breakdown

    • 4K Ultra HD Includes:
      • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
      • Dolby Atmos English audio
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio
    • Blu-ray Includes:
      • Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Special Features:
    • Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Actor Jeff Bridges
    • NEW: Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
    • NEW: Behind-the-Scenes Time Lapses
    • They Came from Hollywood: Revisiting Starman Featurette
    • Making-Of Featurette
    • Music Video
    • Still Gallery
    • Theatrical Trailer

     
    STARMAN has a run time of approximately 115 minutes and is rated PG.
     

    SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

    Synopsis:

    Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in Nora Ephron's wonderfully romantic comedy about two people drawn together by destiny. Hanks stars as Sam Baldwin, a widowed father who, thanks to the wiles of his worried son, becomes a reluctant guest on a radio call-in show. He's an instant hit with thousands of female listeners who deluge his Seattle home with letters of comfort. Meanwhile, inspired in equal parts by Sam's story and by classic Hollywood romance, writer Annie Reed (Ryan) becomes convinced that it's her destiny to meet Sam. There are just two problems: Annie's engaged to someone else and Sam doesn't know yet that they're made for each other. Co-starring Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson and Rob Reiner.

    Sleepless in Seattle Disc Breakdown 

    • 4K Ultra HD Includes:
      • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
      • Dolby Atmos English audio
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio
    • Feature Blu-ray Includes:
      • Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Special Features:
        • NEW: 30th Anniversary Critic Commentary with Karen Han & David Sims
        • NEW: A Conversation on Sleepless in Seattle with Gary Foster and Meg Ryan
        • Audio Commentary Featuring Nora and Delia Ephron
        • 4 Deleted Scenes
        • Love in the Movies Featurette
        • "When I Fall in Love” Music Video
        • Theatrical Trailer

     

    PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE

    Synopsis:

    Winner of the Best Director Prize at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, this misfit love story of disconnected people trying to find one another in an antagonistic world is a comedy of discomfort and rage that turns unexpectedly sweet and pure. Adam Sandler gives an amazing and unusual performance as Barry Egan, a socially impaired owner of a small novelty business, who is dominated by seven sisters and is unlikely to find love unless it finds him. When a mysterious woman comes into his life, his emotions go haywire, fluctuating between uncontrollable rage, lust and self-doubt. From the writer/director of Boogie Nights and Magnolia, PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE is a dark, lovely and unique film experience.

    Punch Drunk Love Disc Breakdown 

    • 4K Ultra HD Includes:
      • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director Paul Thomas Anderson
      • Dolby Atmos English audio, approved by director Paul Thomas Anderson
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
    • Feature Blu-ray Includes:
      • Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master
      • 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Special Features:
    • 2 Deleted Scenes
    • Mattress Man Commercial
    • Blossoms and Blood
    • 12 Scopitones
    • Jon Brion Featurette
    • Recording Session
    • Theatrical Trailers

    PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE has a run time of approximately 95 minutes and is rated R for strong language including a scene of sexual dialogue.

    EXCLUSIVE BONUS DISCS INCLUDE: 

    • STARMAN – the complete 1986-1987 22-episode follow-up series, based on the feature film—exclusively presented in high definition! HD episodes included on 4K UHD discs for maximum space

    Academy Award® and Oscar® are the registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

    Pre-orders for Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 4 will be coming soon! Happy Collecting 

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  • Blue Beetle Powers Up 4K UHD and Blu-ray on October 31

    Posted Wed Sep 20, 2023 at 03:27 PM PDT by
    Blue Beetle Warner Brothers movie 2023

    Warner Brothers brings the fan-favorite DC superhero Blue Beetle to home video on Halloween with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (and Best Buy exclusive 4K SteelBook) as well as a Blu-ray (with Walmart exclusive SteelBook). Even Target has a Blu-ray exclusive with art cards here. Digital arrives September 26.

    Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero Blue Beetle.

    Blue Beetle - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Blue Beetle - Blu-ray

    Blue Beetle - Target Exclusive Blu-ray

    Blue Beetle - Best Buy 4K Ultra HD SteelBook

    Blue Beetle - Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook

    The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will have Dolby Atmos soundtracks and bonus features include: 

    • “Generations: Blue Beetle” – 4-part documentary
      • Told in distinct chapters, explore the journeys of actors and filmmakers bringing “Blue Beetle” to the big screen for the first time ever. Audiences will be immersed in the POV of filmmakers who showcase their experiences on set and in their creative studios making the story of this DC character a reality.
    • Nana Knows Best – featurette
      • Witness Nana's transformation from an adorable 'abuelita' into a machine gun-wielding revolutionary, and stop in for a few of her most fun moments on set throughout production.
    • Scarab Vision – 2-part featurette
      • Xolo Maridueña hosts this series of scene study walk throughs that showcases how the scarab works and the role it plays in some of Blue Beetle's most epic moments.

     

    Pre-orders for Blue Beetle on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are up now and here is the full press release:


    Blue Beetle is highly entertaining thanks to its irresistible family at its center”

    DEADLINE / Pete Hammond

     

    Blue Beetle is a breath of fresh air.”

    THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER / David Rooney

     

    “Refreshing and inspired.”

    USA TODAY / Brian Truitt

     

    “Thrillingly action-packed”

    IGN / Alyssa Mora

     

     

    Blue Beetle

    The DC Super Hero’s First Feature Film

    Debuts For Premium Digital Ownership on September 26

     

    4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on October 31

     

    Burbank, CA, September 20, 2023 – Prepare for the action-packed, modern origin story that takes a fresh, fun look at the Super Hero genre in a can’t-miss spectacle of vibrant visuals, humor and heart when “Blue Beetle” arrives for purchase Digitally at home on September 26. The film is directed by Ángel Manuel Soto (“Charm City Kings”) with Xolo Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) starring in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film. The film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31.

    • On September 26, “Blue Beetle will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.

     

    • On October 31, Blue Beetle will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. Blue Beetle will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

    The Blue Beetle ensemble cast also includes Adriana Barraza (“Rambo: Last Blood,” “Thor”), Damían Alcázar (“Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico”), Elpidia Carrillo (“Mayans M.C.,” the “Predator” films), Bruna Marquezine (“Maldivas,” “God Save the King”), Raoul Max Trujillo (the “Sicario” films, “Mayans M.C.”), with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (“Monarch,” “Dead Man Walking”), and George Lopez (the “Rio and “Smurf” franchises). The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (“American Horror Stories,” “Hocus Pocus 2”) and Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”).

    Blue Beetle is written Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by John Rickard and Zev Foreman and executive produced by Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Garrett Grant. 

    Synopsis:

    Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero Blue Beetle.

     

    DIGITAL, 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS

    Blue Beetle Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

    • “Generations: Blue Beetle” – 4-part documentary
      • Told in distinct chapters, explore the journeys of actors and filmmakers bringing Blue Beetle to the big screen for the first time ever. Audiences will be immersed in the POV of filmmakers who showcase their experiences on set and in their creative studios making the story of this DC character a reality.
    • Nana Knows Best – featurette
      • Witness Nana's transformation from an adorable 'abuelita' into a machine gun-wielding revolutionary, and stop in for a few of her most fun moments on set throughout production.
    • Scarab Vision – 2-part featurette
      • Xolo Maridueña hosts this series of scene study walk throughs that showcases how the scarab works and the role it plays in some of Blue Beetle's most epic moments.

     

    Consumer Products

    From toys and collectibles to apparel and home goods, WBDGCP’s Blue Beetle merchandise comes from premier licensees around the world and includes exclusives direct from Warner Bros. to fans through its DC Shop. Here are just some of the not-to miss “Blue Beetle” products for every member of la familia, designed exclusively for the official DC Shop: Blue Beetle Scarab Exclusive New Era Hat, Blue Beetle I Love Palmera City Exclusive T-shirt, “Blue Beetle Big Belly Burger Logo Exclusive T-shirt and more!

     

     

    BASICS

     

    Premium Digital Ownership: September 26, 2023

    4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: October 31, 2023

     

    4K Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish

    4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French 

    BD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish

    BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French

    DVD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish

    DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French

     

    Running Time: 127 minutes

    Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, language, and some suggestive references

    DVD: DLBY/DGTL

    Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD

     

    PRODUCT                                                                                        ERP

    4K UHD + Digital                                                                              $29.99

    Blu-ray + Digital                                                                                 $24.99

    DVD                                                                                                   $19.99

     

    THE CREDITS

     

    About “Blue Beetle

    From Warner Bros. Pictures come the feature film “Blue Beetle,” marking the DC Super Hero’s first time on the big screen. The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.

     

    Starring alongside Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) are Adriana Barraza (“Rambo: Last Blood,” “Thor”), Damían Alcázar (“Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico”), Elpidia Carrillo (“Mayans M.C.,” the “Predator” films), Bruna Marquezine (“Maldivas,” “God Save the King”), Raoul Max Trujillo (the “Sicario” films, “Mayans M.C.”), with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (“Monarch,” “Dead Man Walking”), and George Lopez (the “Rio and “Smurf” franchises). The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (“American Horror Stories,” “Hocus Pocus 2”) and Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”).

    Soto (“Charm City Kings,” “The Farm”) directs from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (“Miss Bala”), based on characters from DC. John Rickard and Zev Foreman are producing, with Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Garrett Grant serving as executive producers.

    The director’s creative team behind the scenes includes director of photography Pawel Pogorzelski (“Midsommar,” “Hereditary”), production designer John Billington (“Bad Boys for Life”), editor Craig Alpert (“Deadpool 2,” “The Lost City”), Oscar-nominated costume designer Mayes C. Rubeo (“Jojo Rabbit,” the “Thor” films), visual effects supervisor Kelvin McIlwain (“The Suicide Squad,” “Aquaman”) and composer Bobby Krlic (“Midsommar,” the “Snowpiercer” series).

     

    A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, a Safran Company Production, “Blue Beetle” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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  • Night of the Demons Haunts 4K UHD PLUS the Two Sequels on Blu-ray on October 3rd

    Posted Mon Aug 28, 2023 at 11:58 AM PDT by
    Night of the Demons Scream Factory

    The cult horror classic Night of the Demons will be getting a Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray release on October 3. Night of the Demons 2: Collector's Edition and Night of the Demons 3: Collector's Edition will also be available only on Blu-ray on the same date.

    Night of the Demons: Collector's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Night of the Demons: Collector's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS

    It's Halloween night and Angela is throwing a party ... but this is no ordinary Halloween party. Everybody's headed to Hull House, a deserted funeral home, formerly the lair of a mass murderer. But when the partygoers decide to have a séance, they awaken something evil ... and these party crashers have a thirst for blood. Now it's a battle for who can survive the night in Hull House.

    William Gallo (Crash), Amelia Kinkade (Girls Just Want To Have Fun), Cathy Podewell (Dallas), Jill Terashita (Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland) and Screen Queen Linnea Quigley (Silent Night, Deadly Night) star in this '80s splatter-fest directed by Kevin S. Tenney (Witchboard).

    DISC ONE: 4K UHD

    • NEW 2023 Restoration from an earlier 4K scan of the unrated negative in Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) 
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Cathy Podewell, Billy Gallo, Hal Havins and special make-up effects creator Steve Johnson
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, producer Jeff Geoffray and executive producer Walter Josten
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Linnea Quigley and Phillip Tanzini and casting director Tedra Gabriel
    • NEW See You in Hell – an interview with writer/producer Joe Augustyn 
    • NEW Contortions and Coffins – an interview with actress Jill Terashita 
    • NEW The Perfect Punk – an interview with special effects artist Nick Benson 
    • NEW International Cut (in standard definition) 

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

    NEW English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo – new remix by Chris MacGibbon

    DISC TWO: Blu-Ray

    • NEW 2023 Restoration from an earlier 4K scan of the unrated negative 
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Cathy Podewell, Billy Gallo, Hal Havins and special make-up effects creator Steve Johnson
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, producer Jeff Geoffray and executive producer Walter Josten
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Linnea Quigley and Phillip Tanzini and casting director Tedra Gabriel
    • You’re Invited – The Making of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS – a 70-minute documentary  
    • Amelia Kinkade, Protean – an interview with actress Amelia Kinkade 
    • Allison Barron’s Demon Memories
    • My Demon Nights – an interview with Linnea Quigley 
    • THE HALLOWEEN PARTY workprint
    • THE HALLOWEEN PARTY alternate opening title sequence
    • Alternate R-Rated scenes
    • A Short NIGHT OF THE DEMONS – a six-minute version of the film shown to potential distributors
    • Theatrical Trailer
    • Video Trailer
    • TV Spots
    • Radio Spot
    • Promo Reel
    • Still Galleries – behind-the-scenes, special effects and makeup, stills, posters and storyboards

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

    NEW English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo – new remix by Chris MacGibbon

     

    Night of the Demons 2: Collector's Edition - Blu-ray 

    Night of the Demons 2: Collector's Edition 

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2

    It's Halloween and the teenagers from St. Rita's High School want to party at the neighborhood's haunted house. For years, the Hull House has sat in eerie silence – tales of its haunted past have turned into gory jokes and no one really believes anything ever happened there. However, Angela (Amelia Kinkade), the hostess from hell, is summoning her army of teen demons to the blood-curdling contest between the school's priests and herself, the princess of darkness. What was intended as an innocent evening of fun and games turns into a hell-raising, life-threatening ordeal ... they wanted fun, now they're in the trick-or-treat party of their lives!

    Blu-Ray

    • NEW 2023 film transfer from the interpositive 
    • NEW Audio Commentary With Actors Cristi Harris, Jennifer Rose, Darin Heames And Johnny Moran 
    • Audio Commentary With Director Brian Trenchard-Smith And Director Of Photography David Lewis
    • NEW A Tale Of Two Demons - An Interview With Directors Kevin S. Tenney And Brian Trenchard-Smith 
    • NEW Trick Or Treat, Sucker - An Interview With Actor Amelia Kinkade  
    • NEW Red Curls And Screams - An Interview With Actress Cristi Harris  
    • NEW Monster Mayhem - An Interview With Special Effects Artist Steve Johnson 
    • NEW A Sequel With Guts - An Interview With Producer Jeff Geoffray 
    • Night Of The Demons 2 - Workprint 
    • Dailies 
    • Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery
    • Trailer 

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

     

    Night of the Demons 3: Collector's Edition - Blu-ray 

    Night of the Demons 3: Collector's Edition 

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 3

    It's Halloween! The gates of Hull House have creaked open once again and Angela (Amelia Kinkade) is waiting for her treats. When a group of rambunctious teens take refuge in the foreboding funeral home to escape the law, they soon realize their grave error. Packed with thrills, chills, and bloody spills, Night Of The Demons 3 is a party to die for!

    Blu-ray

    • Audio Commentary With Director Jimmy Kaufman
    • NEW Audio Commentary With Writer Kevin S. Tenney And Special Effects Artist Roy Knyrim 
    • NEW Third Time’s A Charm - An Interview With Director Jimmy Kaufman 
    • NEW One Hell Of A Writer - An Interview With Writer Kevin S. Tenney 
    • NEW Going Up North - An Interview With Producer Jeff Geoffray 
    • NEW Up To Her Old Tricks - An Interview With Amelia Kinkade  
    • Night Of The Demons 3 - Director’s Cut (Workprint)
    • Night Of The Demons 3 - TV Cut
    • Behind-The-Scenes Footage
    • Alternate Title Sequence 
    • Dailies 
    • Trailers 

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

    As usual, Shout Factory is also offering exclusive bundles with swag including collectible posters, slipcovers, enamel pin sets, and more.  You can check those out here: 

    Night Of The Demons 1-3 + 6 Posters + 3 Slipcovers + Prism Sticker + Enamel Pin Set + Lobby Cards | Shout! Factory (shoutfactory.com)

    Night Of The Demons 1-3 + 6 Posters + 3 Slipcovers + Prism Sticker + Enamel Pin Set | Shout! Factory (shoutfactory.com)

    Night Of The Demons 1-3 + 6 Posters + 3 Slipcovers + Prism Sticker | Shout! Factory (shoutfactory.com)

    Pre-orders are already available for Night of the Demons: Collector's Edition on 4K UHD Blu-ray as well as Night of the Demons 2: Collector's Edition and Night of the Demons 3: Collector's Edition on Blu-ray. Here is the full press release:


    SCREAM FACTORY™

    Presents

     

    All Three NIGHT OF THE DEMONS Films in Collector’s Editions!

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS Collector’s Edition 4K UHD™+ Blu-ray™ Combo Pack,

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™,

    And NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 3 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™

     

    ARRIVE OCTOBER 3, 2023

    FROM SCREAM FACTORY™

     

    Just in time for Halloween, horror enthusiasts and collectors can experience bone-chilling suspense, ancient dark rituals, and terrifying horror like never before when SCREAM FACTORY™ unleashes three creepy supernatural cult hits on October 3, 2023 with NIGHT OF THE DEMONS Collector’s Edition in a 4K UHD™+ Blu-ray combo packNIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, and NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 3 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray.

     

    For the first time ever in 4K UHD™ format, NIGHT OF THE DEMONS Collector's Edition includes a 2023 restoration from an earlier 4K scan of the unrated negative, as well as special content and new interviews. NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 Collector's Edition Blu-ray features a new 2023 film transfer, along with bonus features, new audio commentary, and interviews. NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 3 Collector's Edition Blu-ray also contains special bonus content, including new interviews and audio commentary. Each collector’s edition includes collectible slipcover packaging.

     

    Loyal fans and collectors ordering from ShoutFactory.com, please note the following special offers while supplies last.

     

    Pre-order now!

    • NIGHT OF THE DEMONS Collector’s Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray | Pre-order here
    • NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | Pre-order here
    • NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 3 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | Pre-order here

    • NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 1-3 Collector’s Editions + 6 Posters + 3 Slipcovers + Prism Sticker | Pre-order here

    *Order from ShoutFactory.com and get the NEW 4K UHD release of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, the NEW Blu-ray releases of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 and 3, limited edition 18”x 24” rolled posters of the original theatrical artwork for all three films, three additional slipcovers (made exclusively for this promotion) featuring new artwork from artist Joel Robinson for all three films, three exclusive, limited edition 18”x 24” rolled posters (made exclusively for this promotion) of the newly-designed art for all three films from artist Joel Robinson, and a 2.5” x 3.5” retro prism sticker, featuring artwork by Matthew Skiff.

         

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 1-3 Collector’s Editions + 6 Posters + 3 Slipcovers + Prism Sticker + Enamel Pin Set | Pre-order here

    *Order from ShoutFactory.com and get the NEW 4K UHD release of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, the NEW Blu-ray releases of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 and 3, limited edition 18”x 24” rolled posters of the original theatrical artwork for all three films, three additional slipcovers (made exclusively for this promotion) featuring new artwork from artist Joel Robinson for all three films, three exclusive, limited edition 18”x 24” rolled posters (made exclusively for this promotion) of the newly-designed art for all three films from artist Joel Robinson, and a 2.5” x 3.5” retro prism sticker, featuring artwork by Matthew Skiff, and a limited edition enamel pins set via Gutter Garbs (limited to 600 units).

     

     

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 1-3 Collector’s Editions + 6 Posters + 3 Slipcovers + Prism Sticker + Enamel Pin Set + Lobby Cards | Pre-order here

    *Order from ShoutFactory.com and get the NEW 4K UHD release of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, the NEW Blu-ray releases of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 and 3, limited edition 18”x 24” rolled posters of the original theatrical artwork for all three films, three additional slipcovers (made exclusively for this promotion) featuring new artwork from artist Joel Robinson for all three films, three exclusive, limited edition 18”x 24” rolled posters (made exclusively for this promotion) of the newly-designed art for all three films from artist Joel Robinson, and a 2.5” x 3.5” retro prism sticker, featuring artwork by Matthew Skiff, a limited edition enamel pins set via Gutter Garbs (limited to 600 units), and a limited edition lobby cards set (limited to 500 units).

     

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS

    It's Halloween night and Angela is throwing a party ... but this is no ordinary Halloween party. Everybody's headed to Hull House, a deserted funeral home, formerly the lair of a mass murderer. But when the partygoers decide to have a séance, they awaken something evil ... and these party crashers have a thirst for blood. Now it's a battle for who can survive the night in Hull House.

    William Gallo (Crash), Amelia Kinkade (Girls Just Want To Have Fun), Cathy Podewell (Dallas), Jill Terashita (Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland) and Screen Queen Linnea Quigley (Silent Night, Deadly Night) star in this '80s splatter-fest directed by Kevin S. Tenney (Witchboard).

    DISC ONE: 4K UHD

    • NEW 2023 Restoration from an earlier 4K scan of the unrated negative in Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Cathy Podewell, Billy Gallo, Hal Havins and special make-up effects creator Steve Johnson
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, producer Jeff Geoffray and executive producer Walter Josten
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Linnea Quigley and Phillip Tanzini and casting director Tedra Gabriel
    • NEW See You in Hell – an interview with writer/producer Joe Augustyn
    • NEW Contortions and Coffins – an interview with actress Jill Terashita
    • NEW The Perfect Punk – an interview with special effects artist Nick Benson
    • NEW International Cut (in standard definition)

     

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

    NEW English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo – new remix by Chris MacGibbon

     

    DISC TWO: Blu-Ray

    • NEW 2023 Restoration from an earlier 4K scan of the unrated negative
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Cathy Podewell, Billy Gallo, Hal Havins and special make-up effects creator Steve Johnson
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, producer Jeff Geoffray and executive producer Walter Josten
    • Audio Commentary with director Kevin Tenney, actors Linnea Quigley and Phillip Tanzini and casting director Tedra Gabriel
    • You’re Invited – The Making of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS – a 70-minute documentary 
    • Amelia Kinkade, Protean – an interview with actress Amelia Kinkade
    • Allison Barron’s Demon Memories
    • My Demon Nights – an interview with Linnea Quigley
    • THE HALLOWEEN PARTY workprint
    • THE HALLOWEEN PARTY alternate opening title sequence
    • Alternate R-Rated scenes
    • A Short NIGHT OF THE DEMONS – a six-minute version of the film shown to potential distributors
    • Theatrical Trailer
    • Video Trailer
    • TV Spots
    • Radio Spot
    • Promo Reel
    • Still Galleries – behind-the-scenes, special effects and makeup, stills, posters and storyboards

     

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

    NEW English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo – new remix by Chris MacGibbon

     

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2

     

    It's Halloween and the teenagers from St. Rita's High School want to party at the neighborhood's haunted house. For years, the Hull House has sat in eerie silence – tales of its haunted past have turned into gory jokes and no one really believes anything ever happened there. However, Angela (Amelia Kinkade), the hostess from hell, is summoning her army of teen demons to the blood-curdling contest between the school's priests and herself, the princess of darkness. What was intended as an innocent evening of fun and games turns into a hell-raising, life-threatening ordeal ... they wanted fun, now they're in the trick-or-treat party of their lives!

     

    Blu-Ray

    • NEW 2023 film transfer from the interpositive
    • NEW Audio Commentary With Actors Cristi Harris, Jennifer Rose, Darin Heames And Johnny Moran
    • Audio Commentary With Director Brian Trenchard-Smith And Director Of Photography David Lewis
    • NEW A Tale Of Two Demons - An Interview With Directors Kevin S. Tenney And Brian Trenchard-Smith
    • NEW Trick Or Treat, Sucker - An Interview With Actor Amelia Kinkade 
    • NEW Red Curls And Screams - An Interview With Actress Cristi Harris 
    • NEW Monster Mayhem - An Interview With Special Effects Artist Steve Johnson
    • NEW A Sequel With Guts - An Interview With Producer Jeff Geoffray
    • Night Of The Demons 2 - Workprint 
    • Dailies 
    • Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery
    • Trailer 

     

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

     

    NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 3

     

    It's Halloween! The gates of Hull House have creaked open once again and Angela (Amelia Kinkade) is waiting for her treats. When a group of rambunctious teens take refuge in the foreboding funeral home to escape the law, they soon realize their grave error. Packed with thrills, chills, and bloody spills, Night Of The Demons 3 is a party to die for!

     

    Blu-ray

    • Audio Commentary With Director Jimmy Kaufman
    • NEW Audio Commentary With Writer Kevin S. Tenney And Special Effects Artist Roy Knyrim
    • NEW Third Time’s A Charm - An Interview With Director Jimmy Kaufman
    • NEW One Hell Of A Writer - An Interview With Writer Kevin S. Tenney
    • NEW Going Up North - An Interview With Producer Jeff Geoffray
    • NEW Up To Her Old Tricks - An Interview With Amelia Kinkade 
    • Night Of The Demons 3 - Director’s Cut (Workprint)
    • Night Of The Demons 3 - TV Cut
    • Behind-The-Scenes Footage
    • Alternate Title Sequence 
    • Dailies 
    • Trailers 

     

    AUDIO:

    English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo

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  • The Power of UK Imports Compels You! William Friedkin's The Exorcist 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 4K UHD Coming October 9th

    Posted Mon Jul 24, 2023 at 06:43 AM PDT by
    The Exorcist - Regan

    "Why this film, why only release it in the UK?"

    "I think the point is to make collectors despair. To see ourselves as animal and ugly. To make us reject the possibility that Warner Bros. could love us."

    Warner Bros. is unleashing William Friedkin's iconic The Exorcist on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in October (Just in time for Exorcist: Believer). However, in what's becoming an all-too-familiar happening of late in the realm of physical media collecting, the bigger and better deluxe edition release of this high-demand horror classic will be released only overseas. While there's a good chance of Best Buy or some retailer getting a slick SteelBook and maybe a deluxe package option, Warner Bros. has been especially kind to U.K. residents. Zavvi's exclusive "Ultimate Collector's Edition" is already sold out - but right now on Amazon UK, you can pre-order the bigger, better, and fully-packed "Deluxe Edition" ... if you're willing to shell out about $100 USD including shipping. 

    The Exorcist: 50th Anniversary
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Deluxe Edition UK Import

    Pre-Order Here

    While we don't have full disc specifics, HDR, Audio, or what-if-any legacy bonus features, we do know that both the original Theatrical Cut and Friedkin's Director's Cut will be included. But to make this set even more epic on a biblical scale, this set features a "unique leather grain outer slipcase and clamshell box" - honestly this looks just like my Catholic grandmother's bible! Inside is a SteelBook case replicating the classic poster art along with a double-sided reproduction poster, Mark Kermode's The Exorcist BFI FIlm Classics book, reproduction lobby cards, art cards, another 40-page booklet, and a sticker of authenticity. 

    Now the pre-order price on this set is pretty high for a single title, about $89.99 before shipping - but it's certainly a showstopping art piece for any collector's shelf. Comparatively, this is what Zavvi had in their already sold out set:

     

    So it may be a little bit more upfront, but you're getting the same stuff - albeit different slipcase art - but also picking up a couple of additional extra swag items along the way. And best of all - it's still available to order! 

    So dig in some couch cushions and see what you can find and get that order in. The set is apparently limited to 2000 units globally so maybe we'll see a similar edition come up for sale here in the States, but if past is truly prologue, I can see this being yet another exciting Warner Bros. deluxe set that we'll have to import. 

    As soon as we get official word from Warner Bros about this release, we'll update with disc specs and hopefully, we'll also see some awesome US-Based retailer exclusives too.

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  • John Wick: Chapter 4 Takes A Shot At 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on June 13

    Posted Tue May 2, 2023 at 12:00 PM PDT by
    John wick 4 - 3

    The fourth chapter in star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski's John Wick franchise will be gunning down 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on June 13 from Lionsgate. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will also have several retailer exclusives available and Digital arrives May 23.

    Read our review of John Wick: Chapter 4 HERE.

    John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe, and forces that turn old friends into foes.

    The 4K Ultra HD the Blu-ray will include Dolby Vision and both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will have Dolby Atmos soundtracks.

    4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES 

    • Chad and Keanu: Through Wick and Thin: Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves have a partnership that stretches all the way back to the first Matrix film. In this retrospective piece, we trace their remarkable friendship and decades-long collaboration.
    • Train Like a Killer: Weapons Master Robert “Rock” Galotti and Keanu Reeves reveal the rigorous training that Keanu had to endure to make John Wick: Chapter 4 a reality – from gunplay, to jiu jitsu, to some hard-hitting stunt work.
    • Making A Killing: In John Wick, sets are not merely the backdrop for each scene – they are integral parts of the action, with Wick often using whatever is on hand to take the fight to his enemies. Here we explore the craft at play in designing the sets of John Wick: Chapter 4 and the ways set design and action choreography go hand in hand in this legendary series.
    • The Psychology of a Killer: Chad Stahelski explores the psychology of John Wick, a character who, despite four films, is still a mystery in many ways. We unpack the complicated code of ethics that Wick lives by, and the ironic bonds he shares with the men trying to kill him.
    • The Blind Leading the Fight: John Wick: Chapter 4 witnesses the arrival of Caine, a blind killer played by legendary actor and martial artist Donnie Yen. With a style not seen since The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, Caine shows that a killer’s greatest instincts come not from his eyes, but from his mind. Here we uncover Yen’s journey on this film, exploring his prep for the role, his insight into the character, and his intense training regimen to portray this unlikely killer.
    • Suit Up / Shoot Up: Costume Designer Paco Delgado uncovers the cooler-than-cool suits worn by the assassins of John Wick that feature bulletproof lining – just what every killer needs for a night out on the town. We also explore the more refined looks of the Marquis and the Old West-inspired garb of the Tracker.
    • Packing a Punch: Pulling off a kill takes a village. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the way Team Wick incorporates special effects into the practical stunts and locations of the film.
    • One Killer Shot: John Wick: Chapter 4 features one of the boldest single-take shots ever attempted in action filmmaking. Fight Choreographers Jeremy Marinas and Laurent Demianoff team up with Stunt Coordinator Scott Rogers to dive into the creative challenges that went into planning this one-shot sequence that sees John Wick take on Paris’s deadliest killers.
    • Killing at the Speed of Traffic: Take a look at a nonstop action sequence featuring John Wick’s car-fu at the Arc de Triomphe! The driving force of this piece will be a look at the effects achieved at the iconic location, and sets the stakes of every assassin in Paris descending on Wick.
    • A Shot in the Dark: The John Wick series takes audiences into a world that is both thematically and visually dark. For film crews, that meant enduring hundreds of night shoots, with crews switching to a virtually nocturnal mode of life for long stretches of production. Here we explore the tenacious work of cast and crew members who tough it out night after night in pursuit of Wick’s dark, iconic aesthetic. Along the way, we explore some of the most iconic night scenes in the film, culminating with Wick’s brutal staircase fight.
    • In Honor of the Dead: In creating John Wick: Chapter 4, Chad Stahelski drew on references from some of the greatest films ever made. Uncover the cinematic homages depicted in the film, from David Lean to John Woo, to the samurai epics of post-war Japan.
    • Theatrical Trailer 1
    • Theatrical Trailer 2   

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - Blu-ray

    John Wick: Chapter 4 

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 
    (Wal-Mart Exclusive)

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Wal-Mart Exclusive) 

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    (Amazon Exclusive)

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Amazon Exclusive) 

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    (Best Buy SteelBook)

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    John Wick: Chapter 4 - Blu-ray
    (Target Exclusive)

    John Wick: Chapter 4 (Target Exclusive) 

    All are up for pre-order - here's the full press release from Lionsgate:


    On Digital May 23 and 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD,  
    & On Demand on June 13 from Lionsgate® 

     
    SANTA MONICA, CA (May 2, 2023) – Old friends and new foes come together when John Wick: Chapter 4 arrives On Demand May 23 and 4K Ultra HDCombo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), and DVD June 13 from Lionsgate. The high action-thriller, which has grossed a franchise-best $400 million+ at the global box office, directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, stars Keanu Reeves (The Matrix franchise) as he returns in the titular role, joined by franchise regulars Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix franchise), Lance Reddick (TV’s “Lost”), and lan McShane (“Deadwood”) while welcoming Donnie Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Bill Skarsgård (It franchise), Hiroyuki Sanada (Avengers: Endgame), Shamier Anderson (Race), Rina Sawayama (TV’s “Turn Up Charlie”), and Scott Adkins (Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday).
     
    John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe, and forces that turn old friends into foes.
     
    John Wick: Chapter 4 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively. 
     
    4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES 

    • Chad and Keanu: Through Wick and Thin: Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves have a partnership that stretches all the way back to the first Matrix film. In this retrospective piece, we trace their remarkable friendship and decades-long collaboration.
    • Train Like a Killer: Weapons Master Robert “Rock” Galotti and Keanu Reeves reveal the rigorous training that Keanu had to endure to make John Wick: Chapter 4 a reality – from gunplay, to jiu jitsu, to some hard-hitting stunt work.
    • Making A Killing: In John Wick, sets are not merely the backdrop for each scene – they are integral parts of the action, with Wick often using whatever is on hand to take the fight to his enemies. Here we explore the craft at play in designing the sets of John Wick: Chapter 4 and the ways set design and action choreography go hand in hand in this legendary series.
    • The Psychology of a Killer: Chad Stahelski explores the psychology of John Wick, a character who, despite four films, is still a mystery in many ways. We unpack the complicated code of ethics that Wick lives by, and the ironic bonds he shares with the men trying to kill him.
    • The Blind Leading the Fight: John Wick: Chapter 4 witnesses the arrival of Caine, a blind killer played by legendary actor and martial artist Donnie Yen. With a style not seen since The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, Caine shows that a killer’s greatest instincts come not from his eyes, but from his mind. Here we uncover Yen’s journey on this film, exploring his prep for the role, his insight into the character, and his intense training regimen to portray this unlikely killer.
    • Suit Up / Shoot Up: Costume Designer Paco Delgado uncovers the cooler-than-cool suits worn by the assassins of John Wick that feature bulletproof lining – just what every killer needs for a night out on the town. We also explore the more refined looks of the Marquis and the Old West-inspired garb of the Tracker.
    • Packing a Punch: Pulling off a kill takes a village. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the way Team Wick incorporates special effects into the practical stunts and locations of the film.
    • One Killer Shot: John Wick: Chapter 4 features one of the boldest single-take shots ever attempted in action filmmaking. Fight Choreographers Jeremy Marinas and Laurent Demianoff team up with Stunt Coordinator Scott Rogers to dive into the creative challenges that went into planning this one-shot sequence that sees John Wick take on Paris’s deadliest killers.
    • Killing at the Speed of Traffic: Take a look at a nonstop action sequence featuring John Wick’s car-fu at the Arc de Triomphe! The driving force of this piece will be a look at the effects achieved at the iconic location, and sets the stakes of every assassin in Paris descending on Wick.
    • A Shot in the Dark: The John Wick series takes audiences into a world that is both thematically and visually dark. For film crews, that meant enduring hundreds of night shoots, with crews switching to a virtually nocturnal mode of life for long stretches of production. Here we explore the tenacious work of cast and crew members who tough it out night after night in pursuit of Wick’s dark, iconic aesthetic. Along the way, we explore some of the most iconic night scenes in the film, culminating with Wick’s brutal staircase fight.
    • In Honor of the Dead: In creating John Wick: Chapter 4, Chad Stahelski drew on references from some of the greatest films ever made. Uncover the cinematic homages depicted in the film, from David Lean to John Woo, to the samurai epics of post-war Japan.
    • Theatrical Trailer 1
    • Theatrical Trailer 2   

    CAST:
    Keanu Reeves                The Matrix franchise
    Donnie Yen                     Rogue One, IP Man franchise
    Bill Skarsgård                  It franchise, Barbarian
    Laurence Fishburne        The Matrix Franchise
    Hiroyuki Sanada              Bullet Train, Avengers: Endgame
    Lance Reddick                 TV’s “Lost”
    Rina Sawayama               TV’s “Turn Up Charlie”
    Scott Adkins                      Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday
    and lan McShane              TV’s “Deadwood,” “American Gods”
     

    Official Site: https://johnwick.movie/
    Trailer:
    Instagram:
    @johnwickmovie
    Facebook: @johnwickmovie
    Twitter: @johnwickmovie
    Hashtag: #johnwick4

     
    PROGRAM INFORMATION
    Year of Production: 2023
    Title Copyright: John Wick: Chapter 4 © 2023 Summit Entertainment, LLC. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Type: New Release
    Rating: R for pervasive strong violence and some language
    Genre: Action
    Feature Run Time: 169 Minutes
    Closed-Captioned: N/A
    Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, English SDH
    4K Ultra HD™ Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation, Dolby Vision 
    Blu-ray™ Format: 1080p High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation 
    DVD Format: 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation 
    4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 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, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio

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  • Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Rolls For 4K UHD & Blu-ray on May 30

    Posted Mon May 1, 2023 at 08:57 AM PDT by

    The critically-acclaimed action-comedy based on the classic RPG and starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Regé-Jean Page will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 30. SteelBook fans can also get their 4K UHD Blu-ray in a spiffy suit of armor.

    Digital arrives tomorrow (May 2).

    A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people in this hilarious and action-packed adventure.

    Specs have yet to be revealed, but the press release seems to indicate the supplements are digital only.

    • From Dice to Dragons: Honoring the Lore— Go behind-the-scenes with Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and the cast and crew to witness the thrilling journey of bringing the classic board game to life in the ultimate D&D experience.
    • Rogues’ Gallery: The Heroes of Dungeons & Dragons— Get an in-depth look at the heroes of the film as the cast delves into their characters and reveals the secrets behind bringing them to life on screen.
    • Fantastic Foes— Explore the dark side of D&D with a look at the film's complex and fascinating villains.
    • The Bestiary— Check out the cutting-edge visual effects, prosthetics, and intricate costumes that went into the creation of the movie's magical beings and fantastical beasts.
    • Forging the Forgotten Realms— Discover the secrets behind the exciting sets and breathtaking locations in far away lands!
    • Broadswords, Battle-axes & Badass Brawls— Dive into epic fight sequences with a behind-the-scenes look at the mind-blowing stunts and powerful weaponry that went into this heart-pumping action adventure.
    • Gag Reel— Don't miss the hilarious gag reel with bloopers and outtakes.
    • Deleted and Extended Scenes— Uncover even more of the action with deleted & extended scenes not seen in theaters!

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Blu-ray

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves -
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook)

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook) 

    Order your copy today!

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  • David Cronenberg's "Naked Lunch" Orders Out For Three New 4-Disc 4K UHD Mediabooks from Turbine!

    Posted Tue Apr 11, 2023 at 03:11 AM PDT by
    Naked Lunch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Turbine Medien Mediabook Limited Edition David Cronenberg Peter Weller

    Turbine Medien prepares 4K UHD Mediabook collectors for a wild journey into the Interzone with David Cronenberg's hypnotic adaptation of William S. Burroughs' iconic novel Naked Lunch with a 4-disc set packed with five hours of bonus features! All three Limited Edition Mediabooks are up for per-order and ship starting April 28th

    One of the most bizarre and surreal films in Cronenberg's already bizarre and surreal catalog of films, Naked Lunch is steeped in hyptnotic imagery held by incredible performacnes and an amazing Howard Shore score. Burroughs has always been a polarizing figure and so too was this film. Part adaptation of Burroughs' novel, his actual life, and other short stories, Peter Weller stars as William Lee who after killing his wife, grabs his typewriter and flees to the North African Interzone. It's a hell of a trip and essential viewing for any Cronenberg fan. It's also damned hard to peg a specific genre. Is it comedy? Drama? Horror? Science Fiction? All of the above? You'll just have to huff your own tank of bug killer and find out for yourself!

    As we knew Arrow Video was already issuing their own releases of Naked Lunch, Turbine Medien is preparing to unleash their own unique Limited Edition Mediabook Releases. Each edition offers the film in 4k Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR with a transfer approved by Cronenberg, a remastered Blu-ray, as well as two additional discs with over 5-hours of bonus features on top of a 48-page essay book (in German)!

    Here are your options:

    Naked Lunch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mediabook
    International Artwork - 500 Units

    Naked Lunch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mediabook
    German Artwork -
    500 Units

    Naked Lunch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Mediabook
    Jean-Baptiste Chuat Artwork -
    500 Units


    Here's all of the bonus features content and tech specs you'll get to enjoy with this release:

    Technical specifications:
    Language / sound: German DTS-HD MA 5.1, German DTS-HD MA 2.0, English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 2.0, English DD 2.0
    Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (2160p24 4K Ultra HD) - 4x the resolution of Full HD with HDR and Dolby Vision, 1.85:1 (1980/24p), 16:9
    Subtitles: German, English
    Running time: 115 minutes

    Bonus Material:
    + New interviews (HD):
    - Peter Weller (actor - approx. 62 min.)
    - Jeremy Thomas (Producer - approx. 15 min.)
    - Howard Shore (Composer - approx. 17 Min.)
    - Chris Walas (Make-up Legend - approx. 18 Min.)
    - Peter Suschitzky (cameraman - approx. 11 min.)
    + Archive:
    - Naked Making Lunch (HD, 55 Min.) 
    - Theatrical release featurette (SD, approx. 6 min.)
    - B-Roll (SD ca. 3 Min.)
    - Interview with Jeremy Thomas (2004, SD, approx. 21 Min.)
    + Retroversion (SD, Open Matte 4:3 - Sound: German & English)
    + Dokumentation WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS  - A MAN WITHIN
    + 50th Anniversary Naked Lunch (approx. 15 min)
    + Two director's audio comments
    + Trailers and TV spots

    All bonus material has optional German and English subtitles.

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  • Crank Gets a Best Buy Exclusive 4K UHD SteelBook May 23

    Posted Tue Mar 28, 2023 at 02:53 PM PDT by

    Jason Statham's Chev Chelios is back in a Crank Best Buy exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + SteelBook on May 23.

    It appears the Best Buy exclusive Crank 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + SteelBook is just a collectible packaging upgrade. This has been the case with Lionsgate reissues so don't expect anything new in the overall package. For those who haven't picked it up, the SteelBook is damned slick looking and at that price point it's a bargain for stylish artwork.

    Crank - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook

    There are a thousand ways to raise your adrenaline, and today hit man Chev Chelios (Jason Statham) will need every one! He has one hour to settle the score and say goodbye to his girl and go out with a little style. The only question is, will he stay alive long enough to see it happen.

    Here's the bonus features:

    • Shooting Crank
    • The Stunts of Crank
    • Pushing Crank
    • Crank @ COMIC-CON (4K only)
    • More Stories from Crank (4K only)



     

    As with the previous release, the 4K UHD will also include Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.  The suggested retail price is $27.99 although it's currently running on sale for $21.99


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  • American Underdog Tackles 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on February 22

    Posted Fri Jan 21, 2022 at 10:59 AM PST by

    The 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 - 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
    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 Audio 

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  • The Criterion Collection Dates and Details April 2022 Blu-ray Slate including For All Mankind on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

    Posted Fri Jan 21, 2022 at 09:16 AM PST by

    Six 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.

    For All Mankind - Criterion Collection 4K UHD 

    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.

    The Girl Can't Help It 

    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 Tashlin

      New cover by Jaffa the Unknown

    Also on the 19th comes the fantastical comedy Miracle in Milan  from director Vittorio De Sica.

    Miracle in Milan 

    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 based

      New 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.

    Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) 

    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 Kazeem

      New 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 

    ’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 Neal

      New cover by F. Ron Miller

    Finally, Alex Cox's blistering biopic Walker  leads off the month on April 12th.

    Walker 

    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 Sandoval

      Blu-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! 

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  • Sony Details a 4K Ultra HD Delivery System and Media Player

    Posted Mon Apr 8, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by
    Sony FMP-X1 4K Media Player

    Summer will see the 4K Media Player bring the UHD content home.

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  • Sony to Bring Ultra HD Home for $4999.99 April 21st

    Posted Mon Apr 8, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by
    Sony XBR55X900A

    XBR 4K Ultra HD TVs available in 55" and 65"

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