The 2024 film Smile 2 is coming to 4K in January

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The 2024 film “Smile 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on January 21st via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film, written & directed by Parker Finn, stars Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, and Drew Barrymore. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Both 4K releases will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included as well as a digital copy. NOTE: It does not appear that a standard Blu-ray release will be released for this film.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at retailer Walmart.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Commentary by Director Parker Finn — Take a peek behind the smile with commentary from writer/director Parker Finn as he goes through the gory details of this terrifying sequel.
  • Ear To Ear — Cast and filmmakers dive deep into the SMILE universe and discuss how they brought the director’s vision to life.
  • The Rise and Fall of Skye Riley — Naomi Scott brings you into the cursed life of popstar Skye Riley. 
  • Behind The Music — Take an inside look at the music and choreography from the film.
  • A New Smile —SMILE veteran Kyle Gallner gives insight into his character’s gory return and filmmakers break down the film’s intense first moments.
  • Smiler: A New Monster — Bigger, bolder, and more insane! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the grotesque monster behind the smile.
  • Turn That Frown Upside Down — Meet Lewis, a friend of Skye, and get an in-depth look at the gruesome make-up and prosthetics behind his terrifying smile.
  • Show Me Your Teeth — Explore how the filmmakers captured the uniquely horrifying car crash.
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes

The 2000 film Reindeer Games on 4K in January

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The 2000 film “Reindeer Games” will be released in two formats. It will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc. The release date is January 14th via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. It starred Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, and Gary Sinise. It also featured Dennis Farina, Clarence Williams III, Isaac Hayes, and Danny Trejo. Further roles included Donal Logue and James Frain.

The movie’s theatrical cut has received a new 4K master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation of the theatrical cut in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 sound, on a BD-100 disc. The tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p video presentation of the Director’s Cut in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 lossless sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Director’s Cut comes from an HD master. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. You can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included on this release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Director John Frankenheimer (on 4K and Blu-ray)
  • Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1989 film Sea of Love is coming to 4K in January

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The 1989 film “Sea of Love” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 28th via KL Studio Classics. It was directed by Harold Becker and starred Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, Michael Rooker, William Hickey, Richard Jenkins, Paul Calderon, and John Spencer.

The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon but stay tuned for an update. You can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. Bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Director Harold Becker (on 4K and Blu-ray)
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
  • The Creation of Sea of Love: Featurette (14:28)
  • Deleted Scenes (6:10)
  • Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:36) Newly Mastered in 2K
  • Theatrical Trailer 2 (1:35)

The 1990 film The Grifters on 4K and Blu-ray in January

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The 1990 film “The Grifters” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on January 21st via The Criterion Collection. It was directed by Stephen Frears & produced by Martin Scorsese and starred John Cusack, Angelica Huston, Annette Bening, Pat Hingle, and Jeremy Piven.

The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, approved by director of photography Oliver Stapleton. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround sound. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio commentary featuring director Stephen Frears, actors John Cusack and Anjelica Huston, and screenwriter Donald E. Westlake
  • New interview with actor Annette Bening
  • Short making-of documentary featuring Cusack, Frears, Huston, Westlake, and production designer Dennis Gassner
  • Seduction, Betrayal, Murder: The Making of “The Grifters,” featuring interviews with Frears, Stapleton, editor Mick Audsley, executive producer Barbara De Fina, and coproducer Peggy Rajski
  • The Jim Thompson Story, featuring Westlake and Robert Polito, biographer of The Grifters novelist Jim Thompson
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien
  • New cover by Drusilla Adeline/Sister Hyde

Inglourious Bastards gets limited edition 4K in January

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The 2009 film “Inglourious Bastards” will get a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc release on January 14th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Quentin Tarantino, starred Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, B.J. Novak, Daniel Brühl, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, and Mélanie Laurent.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The release will come with a good amount of physical extras which are listed and shown below.

  • Limited edition “Operation Kino” packaging with new art by Dare Creative
  • 60-page “Films & Filmmakers” collector’s book with writing by film critics Dennis Cozzalio and Bill Ryan
  • Double-sided fold-out poster
  • Replica Nation’s Pride Premiere programme booklet
  • La Louisianne beermat
  • 3 postcard sized double-sided art cards
  • Strudel recipe card
  • Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Dare Creative

The bonus materials included with these limited edition releases are listed below.

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critic and author Tim Lucas
  • What Would Sally Do? A new interview with editor Fred Raskin
  • Blood Fiction, a new interview with special make-up effects supervisor Greg Nicotero
  • Doomstruck, a new interview with actor Omar Doom
  • Making it Right, a new visual essay by film critic Walter Chaw, author of A Walter Hill Film
  • Film History on Fire, a new visual essay by film scholar Pamela Hutchinson, author of BFI Film Classics Pandora’s Box
  • Filmmaking in Occupied France, a new interview with film scholar Christine Leteux, author of Continental Films: French Cinema Under German Control
  • Extended and alternate scenes
  • Nation’s Pride
  • The Making of Nation’s Pride, an archival featurette
  • Roundtable Discussion, an archival interview with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell
  • The Original Inglorious Bastards, archival featurette
  • A Conversation with Rod Taylor, archival featurette
  • Rod Taylor on Victoria Bitter, archival featurette
  • Quentin Tarantino’s Camera Angel, archival featurette
  • Hi Sallys, archival featurette
  • Film Poster Gallery Tour with Elvis Mitchell, archival featurette
  • Trailers

The 1988 Ron Howard film Willow on 4K in December

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The 1988 film “Willow“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 10th via Lucasfilm Ltd. (Disney). It was directed by Ron Howard and co-written and executive-produced by George Lucas. The film starred Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Billy Barty, and Jean Marsh.

NOTE: This will be using the 2010 restoration of the movie. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart and a digital copy included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Walmart.

All of the previous bonus materials will be included on the Blu-ray Disc. Below you can find a look at the limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook packaging and its contents.

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