The 2023 documentary series “Icons Unearthed: Marvel” will be available on Blu-ray Disc on January 14th via Mill Creek Entertainment. The Nacelle Company 8-episode series, directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and narrated by Joseph Culp, focuses on the history of Marvel Comics as a company and eventually as Marvel Studios with the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” series of films. This includes interviews with Lou Ferrigno, Clark Gregg, J. Michael Straczynski, Todd MacFarlane, Mark Millar, Zack Stentz, Victoria Bennett, JJ Field, and Jeph Loeb.
The tech specs for the release include a 3-disc set featuring a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the release are briefly detailed below.
“Bonus Features Include Over 5 Hours of Never-Before-Heard Uncut Interviews With: Lou Ferrigno (Actor), Mark Millar (Comic Book Writer), Clark Gregg (Actor/Director), JJ Field (Actor), J. Michael Straczynski (Filmmaker/Comic Book Writer).”
The 1962 film “Hatari!” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on December 10th via KL Studio Classics. Howard Hawks directed and produced the film, which starred John Wayne, Hardy Kruger, Elsa Martinelli, Red Buttons, Gérard Blain, Bruce Cabot, Michèle Girardon, Valentin de Vargas, and Eduard Franz.
The movie has received a new 4K master from a 16-bit 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. 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 with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray Special Edition include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and lossless 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material to be included with the releases is listed by disc below.
4K UHD Blu-ray:
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
Blu-ray:
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
The 2024 film The Killer’s Game will be released on November 19th on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc via Lionsgate. The film was directed by J.J. Perry and stars Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Scott Adkins, Terry Crews, and Daniel Bernhardt.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio in HDR10 form of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The releases will both come as a “combo pack” with the 4K featuring its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray featuring its DVD counterpart, and each version will include a digital copy. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.
There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release of the film (pictured below) which is now available preorder at Amazon.
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
Bonus materials set to be included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
Meet Joe Flood
The Conductor
World of Assassins
Killed It!
Theatrical Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.
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
The 2000 film “The Cell” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray andBlu-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
“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.
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.
