New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for September 13th, 2022
The following titles will be released Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
View the list below with the Amazon & retail links.
Pixar film WALL·E gets a Criterion 4K in November
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The 2008 Disney / Pixar film “WALL·E” is officially getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on November 22nd via The Criterion Collection. This is the first collaboration between Disney/Pixar and Criterion and is not to be confused with the previously [Disney] released 2020 4K UHD Blu-ray. This release features a different and new 4K presentation as well as sound mixes, which were all approved by the film’s director.
The film, directed and co-written by Andrew Stanton, won an Academy Award for “Best Animated Feature Film of the Year” in 2009. It also featured the visual talent of Fred Ward and the voice talent of Jeff Garlin.
As mentioned, this comes from a new 4K scan of the film which was approved by Andrew Stanton. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range as well as Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes.
The 3-disc set will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring the new transfer of the film] as well as a second Blu-ray for extras. No digital copy of the film will be included, like with the previous Disney release. You can now find the Criterion 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials in terms of physical and regular extras included with this release are fully detailed below.
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- Two audio commentaries: one featuring Stanton and the other, character supervisor Bill Wise, coproducer Lindsey Collins, story artist Derek Thompson, and lead animator Angus MacLane
- NEW programs on Stanton’s cinematic influences and production designer Ralph Eggleston’s color scripts
- Tour of the Pixar Living Archive with Stanton
- Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, including segments from early animation reels
- The Pixar Story (2007), a documentary by Leslie Iwerks
- More than a dozen documentaries exploring the film’s production and robots
- Anatomy of a Scene: The Plant, a masterclass with Stanton
- “WALL•E”: A to Z, a new program featuring Stanton and coscreenwriter Jim Reardon
- Deleted scenes featuring commentary by Stanton
- A Story (1987), a student film by Stanton
- BURN•E (2008), a short film by MacLane
- Trailers
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- English descriptive audio
- PLUS: An essay by author Sam Wasson; selections from Stanton’s sketchbooks, script notes, and drawings; and artwork from the WALL•E team
- New cover by Jason Raish
8 Mile starring Eminem comes to 4K in November
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The 2002 film “8 Mile” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 8th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment, according to numerous retailers. The film, directed by Curtis Hanson, starred Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, and the late Brittany Murphy. It’s certainly worth noting that the film won an Academy Award for “Best Music, Original Song” in 2002.
The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS:X immersive sound on a BD-100 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as a digital code, compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
The bonus materials (ported over from the previous Blu-ray) set to be included with the release are listed below.
- The Making of 8 Mile
- Exclusive Rap Battles – Uncensored
- Eminem – “Superman” Music Video – Uncensored
Sony Pictures Classics 4K set coming in November
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The “Sony Pictures Classics 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Collection” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This limited edition box set includes a total of eleven Sony Pictures Classics films, listed below (in chronological order):
- “Orlando” (1992)
- “The Celluloid Closet” (1995)
- “The City of Lost Children” (1995)
- “SLC Punk!” (1998)
- “Run Lola Run” (1998)
- “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000)
- “The Devil’s Backbone” (2001)
- “Volver” (2006)
- “Synecdoche, New York” (2008)
- “Still Alice” (2014)
- “Call Me by Your Name” (2017)
The tech specs for the films include 2160p video presentations with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range. The films vary in their Audio configurations but start with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo and then go to DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround as well as on “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” not only do you get 5.1 but also a new Dolby Atmos sound mix — as well as Dolby Vision for the first time. NOTE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon had previously been released on 4K UHD Blu-ray in 2016 with HDR10 and 5.1 surround. So, a total of 10 out of 11 of these films are exclusive to this box set.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon. Below you can find some details about the upcoming set and the bonus materials set to be included.
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sony Pictures Classics with this limited edition box set:
- Limited edition gift set includes fully remastered 4K UHD disc debuts for ORLANDO, THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, THE CELLULOID CLOSET, RUN LOLA RUN, SLC PUNK, THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE, VOLVER, SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK, STILL ALICE and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME – the only way to get these movies on 4K UHD, plus CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON with Dolby Vision
- All eleven films presented with Dolby Vision HDR for the most premium presentation possible
- CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON also includes Dolby Atmos audio; all films include original theatrical audio, as well
- Includes hours of special features across the films: a mix of archival materials and exciting new content
- Also includes a booklet with an all-new essay about the legacy of Sony Pictures Classics and details about the included films
Below, you can find a glimpse at the packaging for the set including the booklet (mentioned above).
UPDATE: And, below you can find the official trailer for this release.
Further below, after the break, you can find the full details and tech specs for the upcoming set.
Better Call Saul Season Six on Blu-ray in December
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“Better Call Saul: Season Six” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 6th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The show, in its final season, created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, starred Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian, Michael Mando, Tony Dalton, and Giancarlo Esposito.
The tech specs for the sixth season include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, spanning across a 4-disc set. You can now find the sixth season Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the season’s Blu-ray release are listed below.
- Series Adjourned: Saying Goodbye to Saul
- Fear and Loathing in Omaha: The World of Gene Takavic
- “Wine and Roses” – Casa Goodman
- Deleted Scenes
- Outtakes
- Commentaries on Every Episode
- Easter Eggs
- Training Videos
- American Greed
MAJOR UPDATE: It seems that a“Better Call Saul: The Complete Series” Blu-ray box set will definitely be coming to Blu-ray Disc stateside, but I’m still awaiting the full details from Sony. However, you can now find The Complete Series on Blu-ray for preorder over at Amazon. Stay tuned for further details soon, including artwork.
It is also certainly worth mentioning to UK [United Kingdom] readers that the Complete Series Blu-ray set is already listed for preorder over at Amazon UK with a November 21st release date.
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the home video release of the sixth season and complete series.
The Little Rascals Complete Collection in November
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“The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 15th via ClassicFlix. This will include all six volumes [previously released] of the classic shorts, for a total of 80 sound short films spanning across a 7-disc set. These shorts have been restored and you can find some info about that below.
“About the restorations: Each short has been newly scanned from original Hal Roach 35mm film elements. Remastered, uncut and beautifully restored, now you can see The Little Rascals like never before. With restorations so glorious, it will be like watching these iconic shorts for the first time!”
The tech specs include 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.37:1 (4×3 full frame) aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono lossless Mono sound, and each Blu-ray volume [out of six total] will be on BD-50 discs. The bonus disc will be on a BD-25. You can now find The Complete Collection Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly from the ClassicFix.com website. Speaking of ClassicFlix’s website, you there can also preorder an exclusive bonus disc found in this set if you have previously purchased volumes 1-6 of their Blu-ray releases. That “Centennial” bonus disc will include the following extras.
- Newly recorded introduction by Leonard Maltin – The Rascals at 100
- Presentation of the only surviving foreign language shorts in which Our Gang performed:
- Las Fantasmas (1930, When the Wind Blows performed in Spanish) – Note: Survives fully intact
- Los Cazadores de Osos (1930, Bear Shooters performed in Spanish) – Note: Only reel 2 is presented here. Image survives for both reels, but only audio survives for reel 2
- Temps d’Hiver (1930, A Tough Winter performed in French) – Note: Only reel 1 survives
- Three newly restored Our Gang silent shorts:
- The Big Show (1923)
- Dogs of War! (1923)
- Mary, Queen of Tots (1925)
- Good Old Days – The Music of Our Gang featurette
- Then and Now – A Special Tour of Our Gang Locations featurette
- Our Gang Centennial at the Hollywood Museum – Highlights from the opening day gala kicking off the Museum’s exhibit celebrating 100 years of The Little Rascals. Appearances include Leonard Maltin, Richard W. Bann, Maria Roach (Hal’s daughter) and Sidney Kibrick (Woim), the last surviving main player of the Hal Roach era
- Our Gang Reunion – Watch The Gang on “You Asked for It” television show from February 22nd, 1951 featuring Allen “Farina” Hoskins, Johnny Downs, Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb and Jackie Condon. Also appearing is on-set teacher Fern Carter, cameraman Art Lloyd and director Bob McGowan
- A Day in the Life of Spanky and Porky – Follow Spanky and Porky around in Boulder, Colorado the week of April 1st, 1985 as they take the stage, answer questions and sign autographs as guests at the annual “Trivia Bowl” event
- The Little Rascals Jukebox – Listen to your favorite Our Gang tunes
- Image galleries
- Other rarities:
- Speed-O-Byke theater ad with Spanky
- In-theater ad announcing in-person appearance by Mary Ann Jackson featuring previously unseen outtake footage
- Excerpt of mid-1930s screen test for unknown film with Mary Ann Jackson directed by Norman Z. McLeod (no sound)
- In-theater ad announcing in-person appearance by Norman “Chubby” Chaney
- Spanky McFarland interviewed by Tommy Bond, Jr. at a plaque commemoration ceremony just outside the old location of Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, Ca.
- Art Lloyd home movies featuring Spanky and Joe Cobb (no sound)
- Commercial for MGM Our Gang
- Audition reel (filmed in the mid-1950s) from short-term, but memorable Our Gang player Jackie Lynn Taylor
New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for September 6th, 2022
The following titles will be released Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
View the list below with the Amazon & retail links.
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Sweet Tooth First Season on Blu-ray in October
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The 2021 TV series “Sweet Tooth: The Complete First Season” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 11th via Warner Archive Collection, part of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The show, as seen on Netflix, stars Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Aliza Vellani, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Dania Ramirez, and it features voice narration by James Brolin. It’s also worth noting that this series is produced by Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr.‘s Team Downey production company.
Tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.20:1 aspect ratio and a lossless 5.1 surround mix — presumably in DTS-HD Master Audio but yet to be confirmed. You can now find the Blu-ray finally available for preorder over at Amazon. There will be no bonus materials included with this release.
Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about this upcoming home video release of the show’s first season.
Robert Zemeckis film Used Cars on 4K in November
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The 1980 film “Used Cars” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 15th [as spine #67] in the Shout Select line from Shout! Factory. The film, directed and co-written by Robert Zemeckis, starred Kurt Russell, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae, Deborah Harmon, Joe Flaherty, David L. Lander, Michael McKean, and Jack Warden.
The film has received a new 4K from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the release have not been fully detailed but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio presumably with at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The sound configuration has not yet been detailed, but if it is the same as the 2019 Blu-ray, should again include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono lossless sound mixes. This upcoming 2022 4K UHD Blu-ray release will come in the form of a “Collector’s Edition” 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via the ShoutFactory.com store, where you’ll get an exclusive bonus poster (while supplies last). The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Interview With Producer/Co-Writer Bob Gale
- Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, And Actor Kurt Russell
- Outtakes
- Radio Interviews And Spots
- Theatrical Trailer
- Alternate Trailer
- TV Spot
- Photo Galleries