New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for May 3rd, 2022
The following titles were released today May 3rd, 2022 on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Morbius with Jared Leto on 4K and Blu-ray June
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The 2022 film “Morbius” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on June 14th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, based on the Marvel Comics character [of the same name], was directed by Daniel Espinosa, and it stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.
Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray both available for preorder over at Amazon and retailer Best Buy. Speaking of which, it’s most certainly worth noting that Best Buy will be getting what appears to be an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) which is now available for preorder over there.
The bonus materials set to be included with both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
- Outtakes & Bloopers
- Featurettes:
- Defining The Antihero
- From Human to Vampire – Visual Effects
- Lights, Camera, Action
- The Good, Bad & Ugly – Supporting Cast Doing the Stunt Work
- Living Vampire from Comics to Screen
- Nocturnal Easter Eggs
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement about the home video releases.
The 1995 film Species is arriving on 4K in July
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The 1995 modern cult-classic sci-fi (science fiction) film “Species“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a “Collector’s Edition” on July 26th via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory), according to retailers. The film, directed by Roger Donaldson, starred Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, and Michelle Williams.
The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned for any update(s). It is known that the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
New Blu-ray Releases for April 26th, 2022
The following new Blu-ray Disc titles were released on April 26th, 2022:
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New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for April 26th, 2022
The following titles were released today on April 26th, 2022 in 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Bong Joon Ho film Okja on Criterion 4K and Blu-ray
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The 2017 film “Okja“ is officially coming to the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray formats on July 5th via The Criterion Collection. The film, directed & co-written by Bong Joon Ho, starred An Seo Hyun, Byun Heebong, Tilda Swinton, Steven Yeun, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Giancarlo Esposito, and the voice of Jungeun Lee.
These releases come from a “4K digital master, approved by director Bong Joon Ho.” The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come in the form of a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray versions available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via Criterion‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included, and details regarding some physical extras, as well as the artwork, are listed below.
- New conversation between Bong and producer Dooho Choi
- New interviews with actors An Seo Hyun and Byun Heebong
- New interviews with members of the crew about the film’s cinematography, visual effects, and costume and production design
- Short programs including a director’s video diary, featuring Bong; actors Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tilda Swinton, and Steven Yeun; and others
- Teaser, trailer, and web promos
- English subtitle translation and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Karen Han
- New cover by Michael Boland
Martin Scorsese film Raging Bull on 4K in July
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The 1980 film “Raging Bull“ is officially getting new releases on the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray formats on July 12th via The Criterion Collection. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese and based on the life story of boxer Jake LaMotta, starred Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto, Theresa Saldana, and Mario Gallo.
This comes from a “new 4K digital master, approved by director Martin Scorsese.” Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p Black & White video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range, spanning across a 2-disc “combo pack,” with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround lossless sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video Black & White presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround sound.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc versions available for preorder over at Amazon, as well as directly via Criterion‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release, included on the Blu-ray, are listed below as well as some physical extras and info regarding the cover artwork.
- In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- New video essays by film critics Geoffrey O’Brien and Sheila O’Malley on Scorsese’s mastery of formal techniques and the film’s triumvirate of characters
- Three audio commentaries, featuring Scorsese and editor Thelma Schoonmaker; director of photography Michael Chapman, producers Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler, casting director Cis Corman, music consultant Robbie Robertson, actors Theresa Saldana and John Turturro, and sound-effects supervising editor Frank Warner; and boxer Jake La Motta and screenwriters Mardik Martin and Paul Schrader
- Fight Night, a making-of program featuring Scorsese and key members of the cast and crew
- Three short programs highlighting the longtime collaboration between Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro
- Television interview from 1981 with actor Cathy Moriarty and the real Vikki La Motta
- Interview with Jake La Motta from 1990
- Program from 2004 featuring veteran boxers reminiscing about La Motta
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: Essays by poet Robin Robertson and film critic Glenn Kenny
- New cover by Eric Skillman
1956 George Stevens western Giant on 4K in June
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The 1956 Academy Award-winning western “Giant“ directed & produced by George Stevens is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 21st via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, according to retailers. The film, which won the Academy Award for “Best Director,” starred Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, and Dennis Hopper.
The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have yet to be announced but stay tuned for an update on that. It is known, via the artwork (pictured above), that this release will only include the 4K disc and digital code (copy) of the film. No Blu-ray will be included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
The film itself has received a new 4K restoration in a partnership between TCM (Turner Classic Movies) and Martin Scorsese‘s The Film Foundation. You can read all about that over at Media Play News where they have a great article on this. This 4K version is also said to be coming to HBO Max streaming later this year.
New Blu-ray Releases for April 19th, 2022
The following new Blu-ray Disc titles were released today April 19th, 2022:
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New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for April 19th, 2022
The following titles will be released on April 19th, 2022 in 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Larry Cohen film God Told Me to on 4K in July
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The 1976 film “God Told Me To“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 19th via Blue Underground. The cult classic, written and directed by the late Larry Cohen, starred Tony Lo Bianco, Deborah Raffin, Sandy Dennis, Sylvia Sidney, Sam Levene, Robert Drivas, Mike Kellin, Richard Lynch, and Andy Kaufman.
This comes from a “new 4K restoration from the original uncensored negative.” Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 1.0 Mono sound mixes. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include a Blu-ray Disc of the film, also using the new 4K restoration.
UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on this 2-disc set are listed below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
- Audio Commentary #1 with Writer/Producer/Director Larry Cohen
- NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
Audio Commentary #1 with Writer/Producer/Director Larry Cohen
- NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
- Heaven & Hell On Earth – Interview with Star Tony Lo Bianco
- Bloody Good Times – Interview with Special Effects Artist Steve Neill
- God Told Me To Bone – New Beverly Q&A with Larry Cohen
- Lincoln Center Q&A with Larry Cohen
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- Poster & Still Gallery
Below, after the break, you can find an HD restored version of the trailer for the film.
