“Night School” with Kevin Hart is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in January
The 2018 comedy “Night School” starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on January 1st, 2019 via Universal. The film, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, co-stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Keith David, Taran Killam, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Anne Winters, Romany Malco, Ben Schwartz, and Rob Riggle.
Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and DTS:X sound. Tech spec for the Blu-ray release include 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS:X sound. The 4K and Blu-ray versions will both include both the “Extended Cut” and Theatrical Cut of the film. Each version will come in the form of “combo pack” with the 4K UHD Blu-ray getting a Blu-ray, the Blu-ray getting a DVD, with both getting a Digital Copy of the film included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below.
- Extended Cut
- Gag Reel Extra Credit – NIGHT SCHOOL may be in session but between takes the cast is letting loose. Discover more behind-the-scenes hilarity in this extra credit edition Gag Reel. [4K Exclusive]
- Alternate Opening
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel – Prepare to laugh (or cry) yourself silly through this hilarious montage of behind-the-scenes antics performed by the cast of NIGHT SCHOOL.
- NIGHT SCHOOL’S In Session – Ring the bell as we introduce you to NIGHT SCHOOL’s band of misfits.
- Who’s the Student? Who’s the Teacher? – Fans were thrilled to see friends Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish starring in their first film together. In this piece, the comedy titans give us their backstory on how they became ride-or-die friends more than a decade ago.
- Prom Night Revisited – Take a trip down memory lane as the cast of NIGHT SCHOOL looks back at their own high school proms. You’ll never guess who dressed up as a famous movie character and who never made it to the dance at all.
- Cap ‘n Gown ‘n Giggles – Teddy may deliver a heartfelt graduation speech, but behind the scenes cast and crew were exploding with laughter as Kevin Hart’s speech turned into a full blown standup comedy show.
- Making of the Dance Battle – Take a sneak peek into the dance rehearsal of the infamous prom night dance battle.
- Christian Chicken – When Teddy gets a sign from the Lawd to sell precious poultry, it only makes sense that he take it global. Check out this never before seen Christian Chicken commercial that was simply too delicious to air.
- Game Over – Our favorite misfit, Teddy may be the class clown but he’s not fooling the ladies who keep him in check. Watch as Kevin Hart joins castmates Yvonne Orji and Megalyn Echikunwoke to discuss the complicated relationship between Maya and Teddy.
- Extended Performance “El Sueno” – Every prom needs a hit song and this extended version of Luis’s original “El Sueno” is sure to make you swoon.
- Feature Commentary with Director Malcom D. Lee
Further below, after the break, you can find the art for the Blu-ray and the official announcement for both releases.
Blu-ray Disc Art:
PRESS RELEASE:
IT’S WITS VS. SMARTS BETWEEN KEVIN HART AND TIFFANY HADDISH IN
NIGHT SCHOOL
ON DEMAND DECEMBER 28, 2018
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™AND DVD JANUARY 1, 2019
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Universal City, California, November 13, 2018 – School is back in session when NIGHT SCHOOL arrives on Digital and the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on December 11, 2018, On Demand December 28, 2018 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD January 1, 2019, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Follow a successful hustling salesman and his new group of misfit friends who are forced to attend adult classes in hopes of getting their GED – good enough diploma. With over an hour of exclusive bonus content, NIGHT SCHOOL Blu-ray™, DVD and digital versions feature even more outrageous jokes including alternate opening, deleted and extended scenes, gag reel and more that will have everyone laughing endlessly!
Successful salesman Teddy Walker’s (Kevin Hart, Jumanji, Ride Along 1 & 2) life turns around after getting fired for accidentally destroying his workplace. Forced to attend night school so he can finally get his GED and find another job, Teddy soon finds himself amongst a group of misfit students, a teacher with no patience for grown up class clowns named Carrie (Tiffany Haddish, Girls Trip, Uncle Drew) and his high school nemesis-turned-principal Stewart (Taran Killam, Killing Gunther, Ted 2) who will strive to make sure he fails the course. With every rule in the book about to be broken, Teddy and his new friends find themselves in a battle of pranks and wit that you can’t simply learn in the classroom.
Director Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip, Best Man franchise) brings an extravagant comedic treat with an all-star cast including Hart, Haddish, Killam, Rob Riggle (The Hangover, 21 Jump Street) and Romany Malco (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Think Like a Man series). Producers Hart and Will Packer (Ride Along franchise) bring their signature humor style to NIGHT SCHOOL, making for a wildly funny and over-the-top amusement that you cannot miss!
BONUS FEATURES on 4K ULTRA HD
- Extended Cut
- Gag Reel Extra Credit – NIGHT SCHOOL may be in session but between takes the cast is letting loose. Discover more behind-the-scenes hilarity in this extra credit edition Gag Reel.
BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAY™& DIGITAL
- Extended Cut
- Alternate Opening
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel – Prepare to laugh (or cry) yourself silly through this hilarious montage of behind-the-scenes antics performed by the cast of NIGHT SCHOOL.
- NIGHT SCHOOL’S In Session – Ring the bell as we introduce you to NIGHT SCHOOL’sband of misfits.
- Who’s the Student? Who’s the Teacher? – Fans were thrilled to see friends Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish starring in their first film together. In this piece, the comedy titans give us their backstory on how they became ride-or-die friends more than a decade ago.
- Prom Night Revisited – Take a trip down memory lane as the cast of NIGHT SCHOOL looks back at their own high school proms. You’ll never guess who dressed up as a famous movie character and who never made it to the dance at all.
- Cap ‘n Gown ‘n Giggles – Teddy may deliver a heartfelt graduation speech, but behind the scenes cast and crew were exploding with laughter as Kevin Hart’s speech turned into a full blown standup comedy show.
- Making of the Dance Battle – Take a sneak peek into the dance rehearsal of the infamous prom night dance battle.
- Christian Chicken – When Teddy gets a sign from the Lawd to sell precious poultry, it only makes sense that he take it global. Check out this never before seen Christian Chicken commercial that was simply too delicious to air.
- Game Over – Our favorite misfit, Teddy may be the class clown but he’s not fooling the ladies who keep him in check. Watch as Kevin Hart joins castmates Yvonne Orji and Megalyn Echikunwoke to discuss the complicated relationship between Maya and Teddy.
- Extended Performance “El Sueno” – Every prom needs a hit song and this extended version of Luis’s original “El Sueno” is sure to make you swoon.
BONUS FEATURES on DVD
- Extended Cut
- Alternate Opening
- Deleted Scenes
BONUS FEATURES on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL
- Feature Commentary with Director Malcom D. Lee
The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayTM, Blu-rayTM and Digital.
- 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience
- Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
- DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
- Digital lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more.
FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Romany Malco
Music By: David Newman
Edited By: Paul Millspaugh
Production Designer: Keith Brian Burns
Director of Photography: Greg Gardner
Executive Producers: Malcom D. Lee, Preston Holmes, James Lopez
Produced By: Kevin Hart p.g.a, Will Packer p.g.a
Written By: Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells, Matthew Kellard, Nicholas Stoller, John Hamburg
Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:
Street Date: January 1, 2019
Selection Number: 61201186 (US) / 61201187 (CDN)
Layers: BD-66
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating: Rated R for Crude and sexual content throughout, language, some drug references and violence.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English DTS:X/Dolby Digital 2.0, French Canadian DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1, Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes; Extended: 1 hour 56 minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: January 1, 2019
Selection Number: 61193697 (US) / 61193823 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating: Rated R for Crude and sexual content throughout, language, some drug references and violence.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English DTS:X/Dolby Digital 2.0, French Canadian DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1, Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes; Extended: 1 hour 56 minutes