Blu-ray Releases for December 18th, 2018

~ Justin Sluss

The following titles will be released December 18th, 2018 on Blu-ray Disc:

2001_a_space_odyssey_4k_restoration_bluray2001: A Space Odyssey (Remastered) [Warner]

a_simple_favor_blurayA Simple Favor [Lionsgate]

air_strike_2018_blurayAir Strike (2018) [Lionsgate]

assassination_nation_blurayAssassination Nation [Universal]

bloody_birthdayBloody Birthday [Arrow Video]

dark_of_the_sun_blurayDark of the Sun (1968) [Warner Archive]

dracula_prince_of_darkness_blurayDracula: Prince of Darkness (Collector’s Edition) [Scream Factory]

emmet_otters_jug-band_christmas_blurayEmmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas [Sony]

fahrenheit_119_blurayFahrenheit 11/9 [Universal]

gamechangers_dreams_of_blizzcon_blurayGameChangers: Dreams of Blizzcon [MVD/Filmrise]

hobbyhorse_revolution_blurayHobbyhorse Revolution [MVD/Filmrise]

horror_of_dracula_blurayHorror of Dracula (1958) [Warner Archive]

mantovani_the_king_of_strings_blurayMantovani: The King of Strings [MVD/Filmrise]

murder_by_death_blurayMurder By Death [Shout Select]

not_without_my_daughter_blurayNot Without My Daughter [MVD Marquee Collection]

panique_blurayPanique [The Criterion Collection]

predator_4-movie_collection_blurayPredator 4-Movie Collection [Fox]

raven_blurayRaven (1996) [MVD Marquee Collection]

schindlers_list_25th_anniversary_edition_bluraySchindler’s List (25th Anniversary Edition) [Universal]

sleepover_bluraySleepover [MVD Marquee Collection]

snowflake_bluraySnowflake [Artsploitation Films]

starman_collectors_edition_blurayStarman (Collector’s Edition) [Scream Factory]

sawdust_and_tinsel_bluraySawdust and Tinsel [The Criterion Collection]

the_house_with_a_clock_in_its_walls_blurayThe House with a Clock in Its Walls [Universal]

the_jerk_40th_anniversary_editionThe Jerk (40th Anniversary Edition) [Shout Select]

the_predator_blurayThe Predator [Fox]

the_sea_hawk_blurayThe Sea Hawk (1940) [Warner Archive]

the_shield_the_complete_series_blurayThe Shield: The Complete Series [Mill Creek Entertainment]

the_super_2018_blurayThe Super (2018) [Lionsgate]

topper_takes_a_trip_blurayTopper Takes A Trip [VCI Entertainment]

venom_blurayVenom [Sony]

venom_bluray_steelbookVenom (Steelbook) [Sony]
Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook

who_we_are_now_blurayWho We Are Now [MVD/Filmrise]

4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for December 18th, 2018

~ Justin Sluss

The following titles will be released December 18th, 2018 on 4K UHD Blu-ray:

2001_a_space_odyssey_4K2001: A Space Odyssey [Warner]

2001aspaceodyssey4ksteelbook

2001: A Space Odyssey [Warner]
Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook

a_simple_favor_4kA Simple Favor [Lionsgate]

predator_4-movie_collection_4kPredator 4-Movie Collection [Fox]

schindlers_list_4kSchindler’s List (25th Anniversary Edition) [Universal]

the_house_with_a_clock_in_its_walls_4k
The House with a Clock in Its Walls [Universal]

the_predator_4kThe Predator [Fox]

thepredator4ksteelbookThe Predator (Steelbook) [Fox]
Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook

venom_4kVenom [Sony]

venom_4k_steelbookVenom (Steelbook) [Sony]
Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook

1971 Jack Lemmon film “Kotch” starring Walter Matthau on Blu-ray in February

~ Justin Sluss

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The 1971 Jack Lemmon directed film “Kotch“ starring Walter Matthau is slated come to Blu-ray Disc on February 5th, 2019 via Kino Lorber Studio Classics. The film, based on the novel  of the same title, was nominated for a total of four Oscars. It co-starred Deborah Winters, Felicia Farr, Charles Aidman, Ellen Geer, Biff Elliot. This upcoming Blu-ray comes from a new 4K scan of the original film negative. Tech specs for the release have not yet been fully detailed, however it is known that the 1080p video will be in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The Blu-ray is available to pre-order over at Amazon and directly via Kino Lorber. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Lee Gambin and Emma Westwood
  • Promotional Trailer with star Walter Matthau and director Jack Lemmon

Below after the break, you can find a bit more info regarding this release and the film itself.

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“A Private War” starring Rosamund Pike is coming to Blu-ray Disc in February

~ Justin Sluss

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The 2018 Matthew Heineman directed film “A Private War“ starring Rosamund Pike is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 5th, 2019 via Universal. The film is based on a true story and also “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. A Private War co-stars Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, and Stanley Tucci. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The Blu-ray release will include a digital copy of the film (compatible with Movies Anywhere). You can pre-order the Blu-ray now over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Becoming Marie Colvin
  • Women in the World Summit Q&A – featuring cast and director
  • Requiem for A Private War – Inspiration behind the original song by renowned musician Annie Lennox

Joel Edgerton film “Boy Erased” starring Lucas Hedges comes to Blu-ray in January

~ Justin Sluss

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The 2018 Joel Edgerton directed film “Boy Erased“ starring Lucas Hedges is coming to Blu-ray Disc on January 29th, 2019 via Universal. The film co-stars Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Joe Alwyn, Xavier Dolan, Troye Sivan, Cherry Jones, and Flea. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will include a Digital Copy of the film. You can now find the title on Blu-ray to pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Jared Revealed
  • Becoming Eamons
  • Man Consumed: Joel Edgerton