New Blu-ray Releases for October 8th, 2024
The following titles will be released on October 8th, 2024 to Blu-ray:
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Read moreNew 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for October 8th, 2024
The following titles will be released on October 8th, 2024 to 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Read moreThe 2015 film The Visit is coming to 4K in late November
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The 2015 film “The Visit” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 26th via KL Studio Classics. The film, written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, starred Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Kathryn Hahn, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Patch Darragh, Jorge Cordova, and Benjamin Kanes.
The movie has received a new 4K master. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video club in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The contents and bonus materials for this 2-disc set are listed below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
- The Making of The Visit: Featurette (9:56)
- Interviews with Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Blum and Marc Bienstock
- 10 Deleted Scenes (8:34)
- Alternate Ending (2:25)
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Becca’s Photos: Image Gallery (1:13)
- Domestic Theatrical Trailer
- International Theatrical Trailer
- 12 American TV Spots
- 8 UK TV Spots
- 4 Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD Ads
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School comes to 4K in December
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The 1979 film “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 10th via Shout! Studios. The film, co-directed by Allan Arkush and Joe Dante, starred P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Dey Young, Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel, Dick Miller, Don Steele, and Ramones (Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Marky Ramone).
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 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono lossless sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. You can even preorder directly via Shout! Factory’s website where you’ll get a bonus poster. The 4K release will include audio commentary tracks. This 3-disc set uses the third disc (Blu-ray) for additional special features (listed below).
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW Audio Commentary With Stephen B. Armstrong, Author Of “I Want You Around: The Ramones And The Making Of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School”
- Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush, Mike Finnell And Richard Whitley
- Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush And Actors P.J. Soles And Clint Howard
- Audio Commentary With Richard Whitley And Russ Dvonch
- Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman And Actress Dey Young
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
- NEW Audio Commentary With Stephen B. Armstrong, Author Of “I Want You Around: The Ramones And The Making Of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School”
- Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush, Mike Finnell And Richard Whitley
- Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush And Actors P.J. Soles And Clint Howard
- Audio Commentary With Richard Whitley And Russ Dvonch
- Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman And Actress Dey Young
DISC THREE (BLU-RAY):
- NEW Interview With Musician And Actor Marky Ramone
- Class Of ’79: 40 Years Of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School – Revised
- Back To School: A Retrospective
- Staying After Class: An Interview With Actors P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten And Dey Young
- Allan Arkush’s 2019 Sunday Slasher Rock ‘n’ Roll High School Intro
- Interview With Roger Corman Conducted By Leonard Maltin
- Interview With Director Allan Arkush
- Audio Outtakes From The Roxy
- Original Radio Ads
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
The 1970 film Two Mules for Sister Sara on 4K in November
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The 1970 western “Two Mules for Sister Sara” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 5th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Don Siegel, starred Clint Eastwood, Shirley MacLaine, Manolo Fábregas, Alberto Morin, Armando Silvestre, John Kelly, David Povall, Ada Carrasco, and Pancho Córdova.
This 4K presentation is that of the International Cut (104 minutes) which comes from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and Uncompressed LPCM 2.0 Mono sound, on a BD-100 disc. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. That Blu-ray features a 2020 4K restoration of the Domestic Cut (105 minutes).
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
4K UHD Blu-ray:
- NEW Audio Commentary for by Author and Film Historian Justin Humphreys
- Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Alex Cox, Author of 10,000 Ways to Die: A Director’s Take on the Italian Western
- At Home with Clint: Vintage Candid Interview with Clint Eastwood
- Poster and Image Gallery
Blu-ray:
- Radio Spots
- TV Spots
- Theatrical Trailer
- 10 More Clint Eastwood Trailers
Horror film Speak No Evil comes to Blu-ray in November
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The 2024 horror film “Speak No Evil” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 19th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, co-written and directed by James Watkins, stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will come with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can find the Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find the Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below.
- NUCLEAR FAMILIES – Learn what drew James McAvoy and the rest of the cast to this film, discover what methods they used to embody their roles, and listen as they provide insight into the subtle intricacies surrounding the film’s two families.
- A HORRIFYING CRESCENDO – Director James Watkins and cast members take you down a dark corridor of psychology as they discuss the navigation of social spaces, dwelling in discomfort, and the grounded horror elements which escalated the story to its formidable final act.
- THE FARMHOUSE OF HORRORS – Immerse yourself in the farmhouse and learn how this location was reimagined into a place of nightmares as cast and crew walk you through the different production design and camera elements that added to the eeriness of the film.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR JAMES WATKINS
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.
Read moreThe 2000 Sam Raimi film The Gift comes to 4K in December
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The 2000 film “The Gift” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 3rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). The film, directed by Sam Raimi and co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, starred Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Greg Kinnear, and Hillary Swank.
This comes from a new 2024 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K 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 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available to preorder at Amazon. Also, you find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. You even can preorder directly via Shout! Factory’s website.
The following bonus material will be included with this 2-disc set.
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Meagan Navarro
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
- Isolated M&E Track
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Meagan Navarro
- Isolated M&E Track
- NEW Interview With Editors Arthur Coburn & Bob Murawski
- NEW Interview With Composer Christopher Young
- NEW Interview With Actor Chelcie Ross
- Original EPK Featurette
- Sam Raimi About The Cast
- The Cast About Sam Raimi
- World Premiere
- Cate Blanchett Interview
- Keanu Reeves Interview
- Giovanni Ribisi Interview
- Sam Raimi Interview
- US TV Spots
- UK TV Spots
- UK Radio Spots
- “The Gift: A Look Inside” – Cast & Crew Interviews
- Theatrical Trailer
- Neko Case “Furnace Room Lullaby” – Music Video
Strange Darling is coming to Blu-ray in November
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The 2023 film “Strange Darling” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 5th via Magenta Light Studios and Miramax. The film, written & directed by JT Mollner, stars Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr., Barbara Hershey, Madisen Beaty, and Steven Michael Quezada. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” at Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will not include any bonus material. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.
Read moreThe 1992 film Far and Away is coming to 4K in December
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The 1992 film “Far and Away” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 17th via Shout Select (Shout! Studios). The film, directed and co-written by Ron Howard, starred Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky, Barbara Babcock, and Colm Meaney.
The movie has received a “4K transfer of the 35mm interpositive approved by cinematographer Mikael Salomon.” The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. You can even preorder directly via Shout! Factory’s website where you’ll get a bonus poster. The following bonus materials will be included.
- NEW “Enterprise Or Love: The Story Of Far And Away” – A Feature-Length Look Back At The Making And Legacy Of The Film Including Brand-New Interviews With Director Ron Howard, Producer Brian Grazer, Writer Bob Dolman, Cinematographer Mikael Salomon, Executive Producer/2nd Unit Director Todd Hallowell, Stunt Coordinator Walter Scott, Editor Daniel Hanley, Sound Designer/Foley Editor Chic Ciccolini III, Cast Member Clint Howard, And More!
- Photo Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer