New Blu-ray Releases for November 5th, 2024

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The following titles will be released on November 5th, 2024 to Blu-ray:

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The 1974 film Chinatown gets a standard 4K in January

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The 1974 film “Chinatown“ will get a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on January 14th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film was directed by Roman Polanski and starred Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Burt Young, Diane Ladd, and Perry Lopez.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy. NOTE: This movie was previously released in the Paramount Presents line on 4K UHD Blu-ray but has since gone out of print. And, as a result goes for a high price resold on services like eBay. This new release will offer consumers a new and much more affordable release.

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with this standard 4K release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Screenwriter David Towne and David Fincher
  • A State of Mind: Author Sam Wasson on Chinatown
  • Chinatown Memories
  • The Trilogy That Never Was
  • Water and Power
  • Chinatown: An Appreciation
  • Chinatown: The Beginning and the End
  • Chinatown: Filming
  • Chinatown: The Legacy

The Cell on 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition in January

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The 2000 film “The Cell” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc in limited edition sets on January 21st via Arrow Video. Directed by Tarsem Singh, the film starred Jennifer Lopez, Colton James, Dylan Baker, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Gerry Becker, Musetta Vander, Patrick Bauchau, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Vince Vaughn.

The movie has received new 4K restorations of the Theatrical Cut (107 minutes) and the Director’s Cut (109 minutes) by Arrow Films, approved by the director Tarsem Singh. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Both versions of the film (theatrical cut and director’s cut) will be included on the 4K disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The limited edition set contents and a list of bonus materials can be found below.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition contents
  • Includes bonus disc containing a previously unseen version of the film with alternate aspect ratio and alternate grading created by director of photography Paul Laufer
  • Illustrated collector’s book containing new writing on the film by critics Heather Drain, Marc Edward Heuck, Josh Hurtado, and Virat Nehru
  • Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Savieri

DISC 1 – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD)

  • Brand new audio commentary with film scholars Josh Nelson & Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • Brand new audio commentary with screenwriter Mark Protosevich & film critic Kay Lynch
  • Archive audio commentary with director Tarsem Singh
  • Archive audio commentary with director of photography Paul Laufer, production designer Tom Foden, makeup supervisor Michèle Burke, costume designer April Napier, visual effects supervisor Kevin Tod Haug, and composer Howard Shore
  • Projection of the Mind’s Eye, a new feature-length interview with director Tarsem Singh
  • Between Two Worlds, a new in-depth interview with director of photography Paul Laufer

DISC 2 – ALTERNATE VERSION & EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)

  • Previously unseen version of the Theatrical Cut of the film, presented in 1.78:1 aspect ratio with alternate grading, from a 2K master created by director of photography Paul Laufer
  • Paul Laufer Illuminates, a new interview about the alternate master of The Cell presented on this disc
  • Art is Where You Find It, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • The Costuming Auteur, a new visual essay by film critic Abby Bender
  • Style as Substance: Reflections on Tarsem, an archive featurette
  • Eight deleted/extended scenes with optional audio commentary by director Tarsem Singh
  • Six multi-angle archive visual effects vignettes
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Image gallery

Seinfeld The Complete Series on 4K and Blu-ray

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“Seinfeld: The Complete Series” is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on December 17th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The show, co-created by Larry David, starred Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Wayne Knight.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the original 1.33:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. This 4K retains an aspect ratio as the show originally aired on TV, and the Blu-ray will feature a widescreen presentation as seen on Netflix. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. Each release will be a 24-disc set. The releases each include all 9 seasons of the series. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray sets available for preorder at Amazon.

UPDATED: Bonus materials will include all legacy DVD content such as deleted scenes, bloopers, audio commentaries from cast & crew members, and alternate versions of some select episodes. Below you can find glimpses of the 4K and Blu-ray sets’ contents.

Animated film Piece by Piece on Blu-ray in December

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The 2024 animated film “Piece by Piece” is slated for Blu-ray Disc release on December 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, featuring LEGO brick animation, was directed and co-written by Morgan Neville. It features the voice talents of Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani, Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, and Busta Rhymes. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material set to be included with the release is listed below.

  • BUILDING BLOCKS – Pharrell Williams and director Morgan Neville discuss how Pharrell’s life story unfolded into this unique, heartfelt film.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

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Yojimbo and Sanjuro on 4K via Criterion in January

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The films “Yojimbo“ (1961) and “Sanjuro“ (1962) are officially set for release on 4K UHD Blu-ray as “Two Samurai Films by Akira Kurosawa” on January 7th via The Criterion Collection. Akira Kurosawa directed and co-wrote both Japanese films which starred Toshirô Mifune.

Each film has received a 4K digital restoration. The tech specs for the 4K release include Black & White 2160p SDR (standard dynamic range) video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with uncompressed LPCM Mono sound and optional DTS-HD Master Audio Perspecta 3.0 soundtracks, “preserving the original simulated stereo effects.” The 4-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with each film on its own 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio commentaries by Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
  • Documentaries on the making of Yojimbo and Sanjuro, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create
  • Teasers and trailers
  • Stills galleries of behind-the-scenes photos
  • PLUS: Essays by film writers Alexander Sesonske and Michael Sragow and comments from Kurosawa and members of his casts and crews
  • Covers by Lucien S. Y. Yang
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