Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 on 4K in January

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The 2003 and 2004 films “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” will get standard 4K UHD Blu-ray releases (individually) on January 21st via Lionsgate. The films, both written & directed by Quentin Tarantino, starred Uma Thurman, Lucy Lui, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, and David Carradine. It’s worth noting that both of these films are “Certified Fresh” based on critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K releases include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. Each release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy of the film included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray of “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with these releases are listed below.

“Kill Bill: Vol. 1” bonus materials:

  • The Making of Kill Bill Volume 1
  • The “5, 6, 7, 8’s” Bonus Musical Performances
  • Tarantino Trailers:
         – Reservoir Dogs
         – Jackie Brown
         – Kill Bill Volume 1 Teaser
         – Kill Bill Volume 1 Bootleg Trailer
         – Kill Bill Volume 2 Teaser

“Kill Bill: Vol. 2” bonus materials:

  • Legacy Special Features:
    – The Making of Kill Bill Volume 2
    – “Damoe” Deleted Scene
    – “Chingon” Musical Performance

It’s also most certainly worth noting that there will be Lionsgate Limited exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases available for each film. “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder directly via Lionsgate. You can find the artwork for these two exclusive releases below. The 4K SteelBooks feature artwork by Matt Taylor and Oliver Barret.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The 2005 film Constantine comes to 4K in February

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The 2005 film “Constantine” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 18th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, based on the comic book “Hellblazer,” was directed by Francis Lawrence. The cast included Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Djimon Hounsou, Tilda Swinton, and Peter Stormare. The movie will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year (2025). This release will include the theatrical cut and the uncut versions of the film.

Here’s some interesting information on the restoration.

“The 4K restoration of Constantine was completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) and was sourced from the original camera negative.  The restoration was overseen by director Francis Lawrence.”

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) is also available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Stay tuned for an update when the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray becomes available for preorder at GRUV.

The following bonus materials will be included with the 4K release.

  • New Feature – Two Decades of Damnation
  • Commentaries
  • Channeling Constantine
  • Conjuring Constantine
  • Holy Relics
  • Shotgun Shootout
  • Hellscape
  • Warrior Wings
  • Unholy Abduction
  • Demon Face
  • Foresight” The Power of Pre-Visualization
  • A Writer’s Vision

Additional previously released special features:

  • Director’s Confessional
  • Demon Face

The 1997 film Jackie Brown on 4K in January

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The 1997 film “Jackie Brown” will get a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on January 21st via Lionsgate. The film was written & directed by Quentin Tarantino. It starred Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Chris Tucker, and Robert De Niro. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the standard 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. This 4K will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy of the movie.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Breaking Down Jackie Brown
  • “Jackie Brown: How It Went Down” Retrospective Featuring Interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Elmore Leonard, and Crew
  • “A Look Back at Jackie Brown” Interview with Quentin
  • “Chicks with Guns” Video
  • Siskel & Ebert “At the Movies” Jackie Brown Review
  • Jackie Brown on MTV
  • Marketing Gallery
  • Still Galleries
  • Trivia Track (Blu-ray™ Only)
  • Deleted and Alternate Scenes
  • Trailers

It’s most certainly worth noting that “Jackie Brown” will also get a Lionsgate Limited exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available on the same day, January 21st. The Lionsgate Limited 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder. This release will include SteelBook art by Ken Taylor (pictured below).

Lionsgate Limited 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

    The 1991 film My Girl is coming to 4K in February

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    The 1991 film “My Girl“ will officially be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 25th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Howard Zieff directed the film, which starred Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Macaulay Culkin, and Anna Chlumsky.

    The movie has received a new transfer scanned from the original camera negative with an HDR grade approved by cinematographer Paul Elliott. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround or 2.0 surround sound. The release will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

    UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

    • Commentary with Writer Laurice Elehwany
    • A Day on Set Featurettes
    • Original Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
    • Theatrical Trailer

    The 1990 film Graveyard Shift on 4K in February

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    The 1990 film “Graveyard Shift” will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on February 25th via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed by Ralph S. Singleton and was based on the Stephen King novel. It starred David Andrews, Kelly Wolf, Stephen Macht, Brad Dourif, Vic Polizos, Andrew Divoff, Robert Alan Beuth, and Ilona Margolis.

    The movie has received a brand new master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

    The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are available for preorder at Amazon. Or opt to preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below (by disc).

    4K UHD Blu-ray:

    • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck

    Blu-ray:

    • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck
    • Interview with Director Ralph S. Singleton
    • Interview with Actor Stephen Macht
    • Interview with Actress Kelly Wolf
    • Interview with Actor Robert Alan Beuth
    • Theatrical Trailer

    The 2015 film The Last Witch Hunter gets 4K SteelBook

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    The 2015 film “The Last Witch Hunter” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Amazon exclusive release on January 28th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Breck Eisner, starred Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, and Michael Caine.

    The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with DTS:X audio. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc HD counterpart included. There will be a digital copy included with this release. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in detail below) available for preorder at Amazon.

    NOTE: This film was first released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format first back in 2016. This is a re-release. The following bonus materials will be included.

    • “Crafting the Magic: The Last Witch Hunter” Featurette
    • Animated Short Films – The Originals of the Axe and Cross
    • The Last Witch Hunter Sizzle Reel
    • “Paint it, Black”
    • Audio Commentary
    • Deleted Scenes

    The 2024 film A Real Pain on Blu-ray in February

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    The 2024 film “A Real Pain” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 4th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney). The film is written by, directed by, and stars Jesse Eisenberg. It co-stars Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy, and Daniel Oreskes. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.

    The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital copy of the film.

    UPDATED: You can find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart. The following bonus feature will be included with this release.

    • Beautiful Fate: Making A Real Pain – Take a tour through the heart and history of Poland while going behind the scenes of A Real Pain. Explore the themes of family and connection with Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Experience all the humor and humanity that brought this story to life.
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