Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro on 4K in January

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The 1979 Anime film “Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro” will officially be coming to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format in a “40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition” release on January 26th, 2021, via Discotek Media. The film (AKA “Lupin the 3rd: Castle of Cagliostro”), based on the Monkey Punch graphic novel series, was directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, best known for Japanese animated (Anime) films like “Spirited Away” (2001). The tech specs for the release include a presentation in 4K with HDR10 form of high dynamic range as well as both the original Japanese (with English subtitles) and English Dub audio mixes — in a format yet to be specified. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available to preorder over at Amazon. The upcoming physical 4K release will include the following bonus materials listed below.

  • Interviews
  • Commentary
  • Multiple English Subtitle Tracks
  • Storyboard Version
  • Trailers
  • Much more!

Jetsons: The Movie finally comes to Blu-ray in February

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The 1990 film “Jetsons: The Movie” from Hanna-Barbera is finally coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 16th, 2021, via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Joesph Barbera & William Hanna, featured the voice talents of George O’Hanlon (“George Jetson”), Penny Singleton (“Jane Jetson”), Tiffany (“Judy Jetson”), Patric Zimmerman (“Elroy Jetson”), Mel Blanc (“Mr. Spacely”), and Jean Vander Pyl (“Rosie the Robot”). The tech specs for the release include lossless 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes, and likely the video presentation in the intended 1.85:1 aspect ratio. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on the Blu-ray release are detailed below.

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Lee Gambin
  • NEW Audio Interview with Voice Actor Jeff Bergman (George Jetson / Mr. Spacely / Board Member)
  • Theatrical Trailer

1955 film We’re No Angels makes Blu-ray debut in November

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The 1955 film “We’re No Angels” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc, for the very first time, on November 24th via Paramount. The film, directed by Michael Curtiz, starred Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov, Joan Bennett, and Basil Rathbone. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD presentation in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. You can now find the Blu-ray is available for preorder over at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with this release. Lastly, it should be noted that this release will come in the form of a MOD (manufactured-on-demand) BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc if you order it via Amazon. However, if you find this on store shelves elsewhere or online elsewhere, it will be a pressed Blu-ray Disc. I was given this heads-up regarding the release. You can find a quote regarding that below.

“It’s a BD-ROM now on Amazon MOD and pressed everywhere else.”

Wonder Boys with Michael Douglas on Blu-ray November

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The 2000 film “Wonder Boys” starring Michael Douglas is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc, for the very first time, on November 24th via Paramount. The film, directed by Curtis Hanson, co-starred Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr., Katie Holmes, and the late Rip Torn. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD presentation in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 sound. This last bit, regarding the sound configuration, comes as an improvement over the previous 2000 DVD which only contained a Dolby Digital 5.0 sound mix, oddly enough. Yes, this never has received a 5.1 surround mix with the subwoofer channel. That’s not a misprint or typo. You can now find this Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The release will include the following bonus materials, ported over from the previously mentioned DVD:

  • Cast & Crew Interviews
  • Songs of Wonder Boys with Commentary by Curtis Hanson
  • “Things Have Changed” Bob Dylan Music Video

It should be noted that this release will come in the form of a MOD (manufactured-on-demand) BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc if you order it via Amazon. However, if you find this on store shelves elsewhere or online elsewhere, it will be a pressed Blu-ray Disc. I was given this heads-up regarding the release. You can find a quote regarding that below.

“It’s a BD-ROM now on Amazon MOD and pressed everywhere else.”

Replacement program for The Flintstones Series on Blu-ray

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Warner today has informed me, after my feedback, that they have identified an issue with the upcoming “The Flintstones: The Complete Series” on Blu-ray Disc. So, I had originally noticed there was a sound issue on an episode of the very first disc in the 10-disc set. They, last week, checked into this and as mentioned have identified and since fixed this specific sound problem. As a result, a replacement program has been set up for this specific disc. You can request your replacement disc by following the instructions that I’ll give you further below after the break.

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