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New Blu-ray Releases for October 1st, 2019

The following new titles will be released October 1st, 2019 on Blu-ray Disc:

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Farscape The Complete Series 20th Anniversary

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The Jim Henson Company produced TV series Farscape: The Complete Series will be getting a “20th Anniversary” Blu-ray Disc set released on November 19th via Sony. The Australian-American television series originally aired in 1999 and ran for a total of four seasons. The show’s cast included Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Lani John Tupu, Jonathan Hardy, Gigi Edgley, and Wayne Pygram. Tech specs for this new Blu-ray set include 1080p HD video in both 1.33:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. This special “20th Anniversary” Blu-ray set will finally include the two-part finale mini-series Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars from 2004. You can find this upcoming Blu-ray set now available for preorder over at Amazon. Details about the contents and bonus materials on the release are listed below.

BLU-RAY BONUS MATERIALS

  • Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars 2-part Finale Miniseries
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Archival Documentaries, Featurettes and Inside Looks
  • Behind-the-Scenes Interviews
  • Deleted & Director’s Cut Scenes
  • Alternate Version of the Season 2 Premiere
  • TV Promos
  • AND MORE!

It should be noted that this series has previously been released on the Blu-ray format back in 2014, as a “15th Anniversary” edition – without the 2-part mini-series (mentioned above). Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement regarding this upcoming Blu-ray set.

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47 Meters Down Uncaged on Blu-ray November

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The 2019 sequel “47 Meters Down: Uncaged” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 12th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Johannes Roberts, stars Sophie NélisseCorinne FoxxBrianne Tju, Sistine Rose Stallone, Brec Bassinger, and John Corbett. Tech specs for the Blu-ray have not yet been detailed. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD counterpart and digital code (copy) of the film. Bonus materials also have not yet been detailed. There’s currently no preorder listing yet over at Amazon but that should change soon. There is a placeholder page over at retailer Best Buy but it’s not yet functional (only listed as “coming soon”). Lastly, stay tuned for further updates once I get my hands on a press release and an Amazon preorder listing goes up.

The Art of Racing in the Rain comes to Blu-ray

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The 2019 film The Art of Racing in the Rain is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 5th via Fox. The film, directed by Simon Curtis & based on the Garth Stein novel, stars Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, Kathy Baker, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Gary Cole, Martin Donovan, and features the voice of Kevin Costner. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 sound. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray Disc available for preorder over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Featurettes:
    • A Journey to Screen
    • Directing the Art
    • Enzo Cam
    • Behind the Wheel
    • The Dog Stays in the Picture
    • Enzo’s First Ride
  • Audio Commentary by Director Simon Curtis

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the Blu-ray release of the film.

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Red Heat starring Schwarzenegger comes to 4K

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1988 film Red Heat starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 29th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Walter Hill, co-starred Jim BelushiPeter Boyle, Ed O’Ross, Laurence Fishburne, and Gina Gershon.  Tech specs for the 4K include 2160p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The release will come in the form of “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • “Arnold Schwarzenegger – The Man Who Raised Hollywood” Featurette
  • “Political Context of Red Heat” Featurette
  • “East Meets West” Featurette
  • “A Stunt Man for All Seasons” Featurette
  • “I’m Not Russian, But I Play One on TV” Featurette
  • “Making of Red Heat” Featurette
  • Original Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming 4K release of the film.

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The Peanut Butter Falcon on Blu-ray November

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The 2019 critically-acclaimed film The Peanut Butter Falcon is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 12th via Lionsgate. The film, written & directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, stars Shia LaBeoufDakota Johnson, John HawkesThomas Haden Church, Bruce Dern, Jon Bernthal, and Zack Gottsagen. As mentioned, critics really liked this film and at the time of writing it carries a “Certified Fresh” rating over at Rotten Tomatoes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. UPDATE: This film on Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon.

Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Photo Gallery
  • “Zack’s Story: The Making of Peanut Butter Falcon” Featurette

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming release of the film.

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Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2019 Guillermo del Toro produced horror film “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” is coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on November 5th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by André Øvredal, stars Zoe Margaret CollettiMichael GarzaDean Norris, Gil Bellows, Lorraine Toussaint, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur, Natalie Ganzhorn, Austin Abrams, and Mark Steger. Tech specs for the 4K include 2160p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 sound. The releases will both come in form of “combo pack” with the 4K getting the Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting a DVD, and both getting a digital code (copy) of the film.

UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc are both now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Best Buy.

Bonus materials set to be included on the release(s) are listed below.

  • “The Bellows Construct” Featurette
  • “Creature from the Shadows” Featurette
  • “Mood Reels” Featurette
  • “Behind-the-Scenes Trailers: Set Visits” Featurette
  • “Dark Tales” Featurette
  • “Retro Horror” Featurette

It’s worth noting that retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive 4K Steelbook release (pictured below) of the film, not yet available for preorder. Again, stay tuned for updates.

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Lastly, below after the break, you can find the full details regarding these upcoming releases of the film.

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