The 1987 film Lethal Weapon comes to 4K in June

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The 1987 film “Lethal Weapon” on June 24th comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray & 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. The releases come via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Retailers seem to confirm this information, although the studio has not officially announced the title. Richard Donner directed this film. It starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Other cast members included Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, and Traci Wolfe. These 4K releases will include both the Theatrical (101 minutes) and Director’s Cut (117 minutes).

The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos (for the Director’s Cut). The Theatrical Cut will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo. The releases include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The 4K UHD Blu-ray standard release and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Walmart. And the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below.

  • A Legacy of Inspiration: Remembering Dick Donner
  • “I’m Too Old for This…”: A Chemistry That Became Iconic

The Jet Li Collection is coming to 4K in late July

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“The Jet Li Collection” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 29th via Hong Kong Cinema Classics, presented by Shout! Studios. The box set will feature 5 different films starring martial artist/actor Jet Li. Those films include:

  • “Fist of Legend” (1994) directed by Gordon Chan
  • “Tai Chi Master” (1993) directed by Yuen Woo-Ping
  • “Fong Sai Yuk” (1993) directed by Corey Yuen
  • “Fong Sai Yuk II” (1993) directed by Corey Yuen
  • “The Bodyguard from Beijing” (1994) directed by Corey Yuen

The five movies have all been scanned in 4K and feature matching tech specs. These include a 4K video presentation (for each) in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The audio (for each) will include the original Cantonese in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono, featuring English subtitles. This 10-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterparts included for each film.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can preorder directly (with a bonus poster) via Shout! Factory’s website. The discs and bonus materials for each are listed further below, after the break, as it runs rather long.

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Strangers with Candy: The Movie on Blu-ray in July

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The 2005 film “Strangers with Candy: The Movie” comes to Blu-ray Disc on July 22nd via Shout Select (Shout! Studios). Paul Dinello directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Deborah Rush, Ian Holm, Joseph Cross, and Carlo Alban. The cast even included Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Chris Pratt, and the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman. The movie, based on the 1999 TV series “Strangers with Candy,” is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This will be spine number #196 in the Shout Select series.

The movie has been newly restored with a new 4K transfer from the 35mm interpositive. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo lossless sound.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly from the Shout! Factory website. The bonus materials included are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello
  • Deleted Scenes
  • “Atomic Car” Music Video starring Iris Puffybush, performed by Delano Grove and written by Delano Grove, Stephen Colbert, and Paul Dinello
  • Trailer

The 1985 film St. Elmo’s Fire comes to 4K in June

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The 1985 film “St. Elmo’s Fire” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 24th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Joel Schumacher directed and co-wrote the film. It’s celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It starred Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Mare Winningham, and Andrew McCarthy.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It includes Dolby Atmos, as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo lossless mixes. The release will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV. Bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Commentary with Director Joel Schumacher
  • Joel Schumacher Remembers ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Featurette
  • 12 Deleted Scenes
  • Original Making-of Featurette
  • “Man in Motion” Music Video
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1986 film Cobra is coming to 4K in July

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The 1986 film “Cobra” will be released via Arrow Video on 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition on July 22nd. George P. Cosmatos directed the film, which Sylvester Stallone co-wrote. The movie starred Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson, Brian Thompson, John Herzfeld, and Lee Garlington.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It includes lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo, 4.0 surround, and 5.1 surround sound options.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon or directly via Arrow Video’s website. The physical extras, artwork, and packaging can be seen below.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition

The bonus materials included with this limited edition release are listed below.

Physical Extras:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet containing new writing on the film by film critics Clem Bastow, William Bibbiani, Priscilla Page, and Ariel Schudson
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket

Supplemental Materials:

  • NEW audio commentary by film critics Kim Newman and Nick de Semlyen
  • NEW audio commentary by film scholars Josh Nelson and Martyn Pedler
  • Archive audio commentary by director George P. Cosmatos (1998)
  • TV version of the film featuring deleted and alternate scenes, presented for the first time on home video (standard definition only)
  • Slashing the Night Away, a new interview with composer Sylvester Levay
  • Dark Glasses, Violence & Robots, a new visual essay by film critic Abbey Bender on Cobra and 80s maximalist cinema
  • White Line Nightmare, a new visual essay by film critic Martyn Conterio on Cobra and the “Maverick Cop” genre
  • Stalking and Slashing, an archive interview with actor Brian Thompson
  • Meet the Disease, an archive interview with actor Marco Rodriguez
  • Feel the Heat, an archive interview with actor Andrew Robinson
  • Double Crossed, an archive interview with actor Lee Garlington
  • A Work of Art, an archive interview with actor Art LaFleur
  • The Making of Cobra, 1986 featurette
  • Trailers and TV spots
  • Image gallery

The 1985 film The Stuff is coming to 4K in July

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The 1985 horror/comedy film “The Stuff” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition on July 22nd via Arrow Video. Larry Cohen wrote and directed the movie. It starred Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Scott Bloom, Danny Aiello, and Patrick O’Neal.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono sound. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The Blu-ray will feature a “pre-release” cut of the film, presented in 1080p HD, exclusively remastered by Arrow Films.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via the Arrow Video website. The bonus materials included with this limited edition set are listed below.

Physical Extras:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Barnes
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Joel Harley and a new essay by Daniel Burnett

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW audio commentary by writers and critics David Flint and Adrian Smith
  • Archival audio commentary by writer/director Larry Cohen
  • Can’t Get Enough of The Stuff: Making Larry Cohen’s Classic Creature Feature, a documentary featuring Larry Cohen, producer Paul Kurta, actress Andrea Marcovicci, mechanical makeup effects artist Steve Neill and critic Kim Newman
  • Enough is Never Enough, a newly edited featurette featuring previously unseen interviews with director Larry Cohen and producer Paul Kurta, originally shot for the 2017 documentary King Cohen
  • 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Notorious Street, a feature-length documentary exploring the history of New York City’s infamous 42nd Street, with first-hand accounts from an array of filmmakers, including Larry Cohen
  • Trailers and TV spots
  • King Cohen trailer
  • Image gallery

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • PRE-RELEASE VERSION (BLU-RAY) [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE]
  • An early, pre-release cut of the film featuring over 30 minutes of additional footage and a different music score, exclusively remastered by Arrow Films
  • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
  • Original lossless English 1.0 mono audio
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

The 2000 comedy Road Trip comes to 4K in June

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The 2000 comedy “Road Trip” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 24th via KL Studio Classics. Todd Phillips directed and co-wrote this movie. It starred Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Tom Green, Fred Ward, and DJ Qualls. It also co-starred Rachel Blanchard, Paulo Costanzo, Anthony Rapp, Andy Dick, Horatio Sanz, and Ethan Suplee.

The theatrical cut (93 minutes) has received a new master. Paramount Pictures created this new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The Blu-ray will include the theatrical cut and the UNRATED cut (94 minutes). That unrated cut comes from an HD master.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Customers can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material included on this release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni (R-Rated Theatrical Cut)
  • Even Been on a Road Trip: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (4:55)
  • Eels Music Video: Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues (3:54)
  • Road Kill: Deleted Scenes (10:54)
  • Two Theatrical Trailers
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