New Blu-ray Releases for December 14th, 2021
The following new Blu-ray Disc titles will be released on December 14th, 2021:
View the list below with Amazon & retail links.
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New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for December 14th, 2021
The following titles will be released on December 14th, 2021 to 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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2011 film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on 4K in February
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The 2011 film adaptation of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” starring Gary Oldman is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 22nd, 2022 via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Tomas Alfredson, co-starred Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Toby Jones, Mark Strong, and John Hurt. It is most certainly worth noting that, aside from its three Academy Award nominations, this film was originally very well-received by critics. In fact, still to this date and at the time of writing, this still carries a “Certified Fresh” rating over at Rotten Tomatoes. However, it doesn’t need that badge stuck on the cover art, now, does it? Classy, Kino Lorber.
The movie has received a new 4K restoration, quoted below.
“New HDR Restoration by StudioCanal from the Original 4K DSM – Approved by Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema”
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range along with a 5.1 lossless surround sound and 2.0 Stereo sound mix, in a lossless form as well, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray via Kino Lorber‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases, along with some details specific to the 4K release, are listed below.
4K UHD DISC 1:
- Audio Commentary by Director Tomas Alfredson and Star Gary Oldman
- 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo
- Optional English Subtitles
- Triple-Layer UHD100 Disc
BLU-RAY DISC 2:
- Audio Commentary by Director Tomas Alfredson and Star Gary Oldman
- First Look: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – Featurette (13:00)
- Deleted Scenes (6:08)
- Interview with Gary Oldman (7:40)
- Interview with Colin Firth (6:33)
- Interview with Tom Hardy (7:01)
- Interview with Tomas Alfredson & Co-Screenwriter Peter Straughan (7:01)
- Interview with John le Carré (31:48)
- Theatrical Trailer
- 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo
- Optional English Subtitles
- Dual-Layer BD50 Disc
2020 film The Dry with Eric Bana on Blu-ray January
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The 2020 film “The Dry“ is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on January 18th, 2022 via RLJE Films. The film, directed by Robert Connolly & based on a book by Jane Harper, from IFC Films, stars Eric Bana, Genevieve O’ReillyKeir O’Donnell, and John Polson. It’s most certainly worth noting, at the time of writing, that this film is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.
Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, with their runtimes.
- Homecoming (3:30)
- Page to Screen (4:20)
- Jane Harper’s Day on Set (2:28)
- Two Timelines (3:26)
- Falk and Gretchen (1:52)
- Filming in the Wimmera Region (3:03)
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement about the home video release.
Fellini film La Dolce Vita back on Blu-ray in February
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The 1960 Italian film “La Dolce Vita“ will officially be getting a standard Blu-ray Disc release on February 8th, 2022 via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, co-written and directed by the legendary Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, starred Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, and Yvonne Furneaux.
NOTE: The film had previously been released on the Blu-ray format, by The Criterion Collection, but that version has been OOP [out of print] for quite some time. So, that’s why I say that a standard release is coming. However, this is using the exact same restoration from 2011 from The Film Foundation. You can find more about that below, taken from the press release.
“LA DOLCE VITA was restored in 2011 by Cineteca di Bologna at L’Immagine Ritrovata Laboratory in association with The Film Foundation, Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia-Cineteca Nazionale, Pathé, Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Mediaset-Medusa, Paramount Pictures and Cinecittà Luce.”
The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been fully detailed but it is known that it will include a new video introduction by filmmaker Martin Scorsese, detailed below.
“The release will include a brand-new introduction by renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who shares his thoughts on the film and its indelible impact on cinema.”
Regarding tech specs, theoretically (based on the previous Criterion Blu-ray release), you can expect a Black & White 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and a lossless Mono sound mix. You can now find the Paramount Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and at retailer Best Buy.
Below, after the break, you can find the announcement regarding this upcoming Paramount Blu-ray release of the film.
Halloween Kills gets Extended cut on 4K and Blu-ray
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The 2021 sequel “Halloween Kills” will be getting an “Extended Cut” (as well as the Theatrical Cut) on its 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc release on January 11th, 2022 which is officially coming from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, co-written and directed by David Gordon Green and executive produced by John Carpenter, stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Longstreet, Dylan Arnold, Will Patton, Thomas Mann, Scott MacArthur, Michael McDonald, Jim Cummings, Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens, Michael Smallwood, and Carmela McNeal.
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 as well as Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-50 disc. The releases will both come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning the 4K will come with its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray will come with a DVD counterpart, and each will include a digital code (copy) of the film — compatible with Movies Anywhere.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. Also, you can find them available over at retailer Best Buy who will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below) which is now listed as well.
The bonus materials set to be included with the physical media releases of the film are listed below.
- GAG REEL
- DELETED/EXTENDED SCENES
- HADDONFIELD’S OPEN WOUNDS – Those who die at the hands of Michael Myers are not his only victims. We look at some of the returning characters, and why their past traumatic encounters with The Shape made them natural candidates to try and defend Haddonfield against him.
- THE KILL TEAM – It takes a big team to create a film the scale of HALLOWEEN KILLS, especially when part of the task is raising the bar for Michael’s gruesome kills. We hear the people behind the mayhem discuss how they continue to push the franchise to new heights.
- STRODE FAMILY VALUES – Filmmakers and cast discuss the three generations of Strode women that have been terrorized by The Shape, and the roles Laurie, Karen and Allyson play in trying to vanquish his evil.
- 1978 TRANSFORMATIONS – Shooting new footage that matches the feel of the iconic 1978 footage is no easy task, and even takes a little bit of luck. We reveal some of the secrets of how filmmakers achieved these stunning sequences.
- THE POWER OF FEAR – The impact of Michael Myers’ pure evil extends far beyond his victims. We examine how fear of The Shape changed the psychology of the people of Haddonfield.
- KILL COUNT
- FEATURE COMMENTARY – Director/co-writer David Gordon Green and stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Judy Greer
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement about the home video releases.
1958 Orson Welles film Touch of Evil on 4K in February
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The 1958 film noir “Touch of Evil“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 15th, 2022 via KL Studio Classics, according to a social media post. The film, co-written & directed by, plus co-starring Orson Welles, starred Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff, and Joanna Moore.
This has received a new 4K restoration of the original Theatrical Cut, the “Reconstructed Cut,” and the “Preview Cut.” The tech specs for the release include a Black & White 2160p video presentation in Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. Each version of the film should theoretically be receiving a lossless Mono sound mix — although they have not been detailed. Also, the aspect ratio has not been specified if it will be in the 1.37:1 negative or the 1.85:1 intended ratios. Stay tuned for an update on all of that hopefully soon? The release will span across a 3-disc set with one BD-100 (triple-layer 100 gigabytes) disc for each version of the film.
UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder directly over at Kino Lorber’s site. The bonus materials set to be included on the 4K release are listed below, for each of the three discs.
DISC 1
- Brand New Dolby Vision HDR Master of the Theatrical Cut
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Filmmaker F.X. Feeney
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English Subtitles
- Triple-Layer UHD100 Disc
DISC 2
- Brand New Dolby Vision HDR Master of the Reconstructed Cut
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith
- Audio Commentary by Stars Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh with Reconstruction Producer Rick Schmidlin
- EVIL LOST AND FOUND: Featurette
- Optional English Subtitles
- Triple-Layer UHD100 Disc
DISC 3
- Brand New Dolby Vision HDR Master of the Preview Cut
- Audio Commentary with Orson Welles Historians Jonathan Rosenbaum and James Naremore
- BRINGING EVIL TO LIFE: Featurette
- Optional English Subtitles
- Triple-Layer UHD100 Disc
Rian Johnson film Looper is coming to 4K in February
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The 2012 film “Looper“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 15th, 2022 via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by Rian Johnson, starred Bruce Willis, Joseph-Gordon Levitt, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Piper Perabo, Garret Dillahunt, and Jeff Daniels. It’s also most definitely worth noting that this film, still to this day, is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.
The film has received a new 4K scan that was “reviewed and approved by the filmmakers” — according to the press release. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and a new director-approved Dolby Atmos sound mix, along with the original DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. 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 (copy) of the film.
UPDATE #1: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
The bonus materials set to be included on the release include nothing but the previous Blu-ray extras, listed below.
- Feature Commentary with Director Rian Johnson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt
- Looper: The Future From the Beginning — Making-of Featurette
- 22 Deleted Scenes with Commentary
- Scoring Looper
- The Science of Time Travel Featurette
- Looper Animated Trailer
And, yes, I know this has been previously released on the 4K format in the United Kingdom but this will mark the first time it has been available in North America. UPDATE #2: It should definitely be noted that this upcoming US 4K isn’t even using the same video transfer or the same sound mix found on that UK 4K physical release. In fact, the director [Rian Johnson] just recently went as far as to actually discuss his approval of this upcoming 4K release in a tweet (seen below).
This came out excellent – terrific new atmos mix that subtly enhances the original, and a beautiful new transfer approved by Steve that’s more faithful to the theatrical release. https://t.co/CiyhpomBYi
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) December 7, 2021
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement regarding the 4K physical release here in the United States of the film.