2006 film “Crank” starring Jason Statham arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray in May

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Justin Sluss

The 2006 film “Crank“ starring Jason Statham is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 21st via Lionsgate. The film, both written & directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, featured a supporting cast that included Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Carlos Sanz, Efren Ramirez, Glenn Howerton, and Dwight Yoakam.

Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with both Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc and a digital copy of the film included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for pre-order now over at Best Buy, although is not yet listed over at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update on that. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

“Shooting Crank” Featurette
“The Stunts of Crank” Featurette
“Pushing Crank” Featurette
NEW “Crank @ Comic-Con” Featurette
NEW “More Stories from Crank” Featurette

Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement regarding this upcoming release.

PRESS RELEASE:

LIONSGATE

CRANK

Available for the First Time on

4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack and Digital

Including Dolby Vision^® and Dolby Atmos^®

Street Date: 5/21/19

4K UHD SRP: $22.99

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

One of action-superstar Jason Statham’s most iconic roles – as Chev Chelios – will be seen in Ultra High Definition for the first time ever when Crank arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) and on Digital in 4K Ultra HD May 21 from Lionsgate. Starring alongside Statham are Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez, Carlos Sanz, and Dwight Yoakam in a film that “Access Hollywood” calls “an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride!” Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, which includes Dolby Vision^® HDR, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. Additionally, the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features Dolby Atmos^® audio mixed specifically for the home, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, and available for the very first time in this absolutely stunning format, the Crank 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack will include two all-new featurettes and be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Professional assassin Chev Chelios learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops.

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