New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for September 14th, 2021
The following titles will be released on September 14th, 2021 to 4K UHD Blu-ray:
View the list below with Amazon & retail links.
1978 film I Spit on Your Grave gets a 4K in October
The 1978 cult-classic horror film “I Spit on Your Grave“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition release on October 26th via Ronin Flix. The film, written and directed by Meir Zarchi, starred Camille Keaton, Eron Tabor, Richard Pace, Anthony Nichols, and Gunter Kleemann. The movie has a new 2020 4K scan and restoration, from the original camera negative, and the Mono audio sound mix has also been restored from the uncut version — as detailed below.
“Featuring a brand new 2021 4K HDR Remaster done by Ronin Flix on 4K Ultra HD, the 2020 4K scan and restoration of director Meir Zarchi’s uncut 35mm original camera negative and the restored original mono soundtrack …”
This limited edition “combo pack” release will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (as pictured below) as well as a Blu-ray bonus disc with a feature-length documentary and limited edition slipcover.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound options. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with the same DTS-HD MA lossless sound mixes. You’ll have to order this title (it seems) directly via RoninFlix.com, where it is now available for preorder. There’s no sign of this release being available at any other retailers, but stay tuned for an update on that if it changes. The bonus materials set to be included on this 3-disc set are listed below.
On both the 4K UHD Blu-ray & Blu-ray:
- Audio Commentary with writer / director Meir Zarchi
- Audio Commentary with Film Critic Joe Bob Briggs
Also on Blu-ray Disc:
- Jennifer’s Journey – the locations of I Spit on Your Grave featurette hosted by writer Michael Gingold
- The Value of Vengeance – Meir Zarchi Remembers I Spit on Your Grave
- Alternate Day of the Woman Opening Title
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV & Radio Spots
- Still Gallery
- Slideshow with Rare & Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Set
On a Blu-ray Bonus Disc:
- “Growing up with I Spit on Your Grave” (2019) feature-length documentary in 1080p HD with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.
- EXCLUSIVE Deleted Scenes
- Terry Zarchi’s 8mm film starring Camille Keaton
- Home Movies – Camille and Meir’s wedding
- Trailer
And lastly, you can even find a promo video for this release further below, after the break.
The Suicide Squad on 4K and Blu-ray in October
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The 2021 film “The Suicide Squad” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on October 26th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Peter Capaldi, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, Nathan Fillion, Flula Borg, Jai Courtney, Steve Agee, Sean Gunn, and features the voice of Sylvester Stallone.
UPDATED: The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.90:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the same 1.90:1 aspect ratio and with the same Dolby Atmos sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
Retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive release of the 4K UHD Blu-ray in SteelBook form (pictured below) that is also available for preorder.
The releases are both going to each come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that the 4K will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and the Blu-ray will come with its DVD counterpart. Both will also include a digital code (copy) of the film that is confirmed to be compatible with Movies Anywhere. The bonus materials set to be included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
- Gag Reel
- Gotta Love the Squad
- The Way of The Gunn
- It’s a Suicide Mission Scene Breakdown
- My Guns Bigger Than Yours Scene Breakdown
- Harley’s Great Escape Scene Breakdown
- The Fall of Jotunheim Scene Breakdown
- Starro: It’s a Freakin Kaiju!
- Bringing King Shark To Life
- War Movie Retro Trailer
- Horror Movie Retro Trailer
- Buddy-Cop Retro Trailer
- Directors Commentary by Director/Writer James Gunn
- Deleted & Extended Scenes
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding both the digital and physical releases of this film.
New Blu-ray Releases for September 7th, 2021
The following new Blu-ray Disc titles will be released on September 7th, 2021:
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New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for September 7th, 2021
The following titles will be released on September 7th, 2021 to 4K UHD Blu-ray:
View the list below with Amazon & retail links.
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DC animated movie Injustice on 4K and Blu-ray October
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The 2021 DC animated movie “Injustice” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on October 19th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The movie is an adaptation of the video game (“Injustice: Gods Among Us”) created by NeatherRealm Studios as well as the graphic novel. The film, directed by Matt Peters, features a voice cast of Justin Hartley, Anson Mount, Janet Varney, Brandon Micheal Hall, Kevin Pollak, Anika Noni Rose, Reid Scott, Edwin Hodge, and Gillian Jacobs.
The tech specs for the 4K and Blu-ray have yet to be fully detailed but stay tuned for an update. You should definitely expect the 4K UHD Blu-ray release to at least include the HDR10 form of high dynamic range. In terms of sound, it is likely this will include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround on both releases. The 4K release will come in the form of the “combo pack” meaning it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, with both releases also coming with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray Disc now available for preorder over at Amazon. There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release that will be exclusive to retailer Best Buy (pictured below).
The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Adventures in Storytelling – Injustice: Crisis and Conflict (New Featurette) – The storytellers behind the new Injustice animated film discuss how all the intense drama and unabashed action was brought to life.
- DC Universe Movies Flashback
- The Death of Superman
- Reign of the Supermen
- From the DC Vault
- Justice League – Injustice For All, Part I
- Justice League – Injustice For All, Part II
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the release of this film.
Krampus The Naughty Cut on 4K in December
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The 2015 film “Krampus“ will be getting a “Collector’s Edition” 4K UHD Blu-ray release featuring “The Naughty Cut“ on December 7th, via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory). The film, directed and co-written by Michael Dougherty, starred Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Allison Tolman, Stefania LaVie Owen, Emjay Anthony, and David Koechner. Info regarding “The Naughty Cut” and how it differs from the theatrical cut of the film can be found in detail below.
“For the first time ever Michael’s Dougherty’s previously unseen “Naughty Cut” of the film will be seeing the light of day! This alternate version restores key dialogue and scenes that had to be trimmed from the original theatrical release to appease the MPAA. Supervised by filmmaker Michael Dougherty, this is the definitive version of the holiday cult classic!”
The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio, presumably with HDR10 form of high dynamic range (although yet confirmed) with the audio configuration and format not detailed yet either as well. So, stay tuned for an update on that, as well as for when bonus materials are finalized and get announced. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that you’ll get the Blu-ray Disc (1080p HD) counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and directly via Shout! Factory. Lastly, it should be noted that the original theatrical cut of the film will not be presented with this release.
Sex and the City The Complete Series comes to Blu-ray
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The TV series “Sex and the City: The Complete Series“ is finally officially coming to Blu-ray Disc for the first time on November 2nd, via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, along with the two feature-length films. The TV show, which aired on HBO from 1998 through 2004 for a total of 6 seasons, starred Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon.
The tech specs for the TV series include a 1080p HD video presentation with lossless 5.1 surround sound, spanning across a total of 18 BD-50 discs — including the two films. You can now find The Complete Series Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon. As mentioned, in addition to the TV series, this set will include the two films “Sex and the City: The Movie” (2008) and “Sex and the City 2” (2010). The contents of this set and package art can be seen below.
The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- Inside Sex and the City
- Meet the Cast of Sex and the City
- The Writers of Sex and the City
- The Fashion of Sex and the City
- Sex and the City: Real New Yorkers
- Episode Commentary by Executive Producer, Michael Patrick King
- Behind-the-Scenes with Patricia Field
- Farewell Tributes
- Alternate Series Finale Endings
- Deleted Scenes
- Museum of TV & Radio Seminar Series
- USCAF Writer’s Panel Discussion
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the Blu-ray release.
Uncut Gems on 4K and Blu-ray via Criterion November
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The 2019 Safdie Brothers film “Uncut Gems” is officially getting both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc releases on November 23rd via The Criterion Collection. The film, co-directed & co-written by Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie, starred Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Idina Menzel, Julia Fox, Eric Bogosian, Judd Hirsch, Kevin Garnett, and The Weeknd.
This has received a new 4K scan [transfer] that was approved by the filmmakers (Josh and Benny Safdie). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray set will come as a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can now find both The Criterion Collection 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray releases of the film available for preorder over at Amazon. The full details about the release and bonus materials set to be included are listed below.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- 4K digital transfer, approved by writer-directors Josh and Benny Safdie, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack on the 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions
- In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- Audio commentary from 2019 featuring the Safdies, writer and editor Ronald Bronstein, and producer Sebastian Bear-McClard
- New interviews with cinematographer Darius Khondji, costume designer Miyako Bellizzi, production designer Sam Lisenco, and casting director Jennifer Venditti
- Documentaries from 2019 and 2020 on the making of the film and soundtrack
- Screen test featuring actors Adam Sandler and Julia Fox
- Goldman v Silverman, a 2020 short film by the Safdies, featuring Sandler and Benny Safdie
- “Question & Answer,” a 2020 short film featuring the Safdies, Sandler, actor Jason Bateman, and comedy writer Megan Amram
- Audition tapes
- Deleted and extended scenes, including a full performance of “The Morning” by The Weeknd
- Trailers
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by film critic J. Hoberman and, for the 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions, a 2020 discussion of the film by the editorial staff of Jewish Currents magazine
- Cover photography by Inez & Vinoodh