New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for August 27th, 2024
The following titles will be released on August 27th, 2024 to 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Read moreThe 1932 film Scarface gets a 4K and Blu-ray via Criterion
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The 1932 film “Scarface” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on November 12th via The Criterion Collection. The film, co-directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson, starred Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins, C. Henry Gordon, George Raft, and Boris Karloff.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p Black & White video presentation in the 1.35:1 aspect ratio with SDR (standard dynamic range) and Uncompressed PCM Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1.35:1 aspect ratio and Uncompressed PCM Mono sound. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack’ with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. It’s certainly worth noting that you can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray directly from Criterion’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Alternate ending, from the censored version of the film
- New conversation between author Megan Abbott and actor Bill Hader
- New interview with film scholar Lea Jacobs on director Howard Hawks’s innovative use of sound and editing
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Imogen Sara Smith
- New cover by Mark Chiarello
The 2024 film Trap comes to 4K and Blu-ray in November
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The 2024 film “Trap” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on November 5th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by M. Night Shyamalan, stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shayamalan, Hayley Mills, and Allison Pill.
The 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 Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K and Blu-ray physical media releases both include a digital copy. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Setting the Trap: A New M. Night Shayamalan Experience
- Saleka as Lady Raven
- Deleted Scenes
- Cooper Gets Stopped by SWAT
- Riley Shows Lady Raven Her Room
- Cooper Takes a Hostage and Slips Away
- Extended Concert Scene: Where Did She Go
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and full announcement about the home video releases of this film.
Read moreThe 2024 film Longlegs on 4K and Blu-ray in September
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The 2024 psychological horror film “Longlegs” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 24th via NEON (distributed by Decal Releasing). The film, written & directed by Osgood Perkins, stars Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, and Alicia Witt. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” at Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless 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 5.1 sound. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- On-set Interviews with Osgood Perkins, Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood & Alicia Witt
- Feature Audio Commentary with Osgood Perkins
- The Clues
- The Evidence
- Dirty + Sweet
- Teaser
- Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer in HD on YouTube.
Read moreThe 1954 film Godzilla on 4K via Criterion in November
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The 1954 film “Godzilla” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 5th via The Criterion Collection. The movie, originally titled “Gojira” in Japan, was directed by Ishirô Honda.
This has received a new 4K digital restoration. The tech specs for the 4K release include a Black & White 2160p video presentation in the 1.37:1 aspect ratio in SDR (standard dynamic range) with Japanese Uncompressed PCM Mono sound. This includes English subtitles. HDR (high dynamic range) will not be included in this release. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and direct via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- High-definition digital restoration of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, Terry Morse’s 1956 reworking of the original, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- Audio commentary for both movies by film historian David Kalat
- Interviews with actors Akira Takarada and Haruo Nakajima and special effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai
- Interview with legendary Godzilla score composer Akira Ifukube
- Featurette detailing Godzilla’s photographic effects, introduced by special effects director Koichi Kawakita and special effects photographer Motoyoshi Tomioka
- Interview with Japanese-film critic Tadao Sato
- The Unluckiest Dragon, an illustrated audio essay featuring historian Greg Pflugfelder describing the tragic fate of the fishing vessel Daigo Fukuryu Maru, a real-life event that inspired Godzilla
- Trailers
- PLUS: An essay by critic J. Hoberman
- Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
The 2008 film The Strangers is coming to 4K in September
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The 2008 horror film “The Strangers” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 10th via Scream Factory. The film, written & directed by Bryan Bertino, starred Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, and Glenn Howerton.
This includes 4K from the original digital intermediate. 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 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterparts included. This includes the UNRATED version (on 4K and Blu-ray) and the theatrical version (on Blu-ray). The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and direct via the Shout! Factory website with a bonus poster. The Blu-ray Disc’s contents and bonus materials included for the release are listed below.
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY – THEATRICAL VERSION):
- “The Element Of Terror” Featurette
- “Strangers At The Door” Featurette
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots
DISC THREE (BLU-RAY – UNRATED VERSION):
- “Defining Moments: Writing And Directing The Strangers”
- “All The Right Moves: Kip Weeks On Playing The Man In The Mask”
- “Brains And Brawn: Laura Margolis On Playing Pin-Up Girl”
- “Deep Cuts: Kevin Greutert On Editing The Strangers”
- Still Gallery
It’s also worth noting that the film will receive a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively at retailer Walmart on October 8th. It’s now available for preorder. You can find a glimpse at that 4K SteelBook below.
Anime One Piece Film Red gets a 4K SteelBook in November
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The 2022 Anime “One Piece Film: Red” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on November 5th via Crunchyroll. The film, by TOEI Animation, was directed by Gorô Taniguchi. This film follows the “One Piece” Anime TV series from 1999 and is an alternate-language version of “One Piece: The Movie” (2000).
Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Japanese Dolby Atmos and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The included Blu-ray is locked to regions A and B. English subtitles are included for those wishing to listen to the Japanese audio. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. Below is a glimpse at the front and back of the SteelBook packaging.
The following bonus materials are set to be included.
- All Three Episodes Featuring Uta:
- A Faint Memory! Luffy and Red-Haired’s Daughter Uta!
- A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta!
- The Captain’s Log of the Legend! ‘Red-Haired’ Shanks!
- Trailers & Web Preview
Planes, Trains & Automobiles getting 4K SteelBook
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The 1987 film “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” will get an Amazon-exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on November 12th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film, written & directed by John Hughes, starred Steve Martin, John Candy, Edie McClurg, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker, and Laila Robins.
The movie back in 2022 received a 4K restoration and standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release. As previously mentioned, this 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be exclusive to retailer Amazon where you can find it now available for preorder. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. This 4K SteelBook release also includes a bonus Blu-ray Disc dubbed the bonus “lost luggage” Blu-ray and a digital copy. That bonus disc features the following extras.
- Over an hour of never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes
- Getting There is Half the Fun: The Story of Planes, Trains and Automobiles
- John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast (2-Part Documentary):
- John Hughes: The Voice of a Generation
- Heartbreak and Triumph: The Legacy of John Hughes
- John Hughes for Adults
- A Tribute to John Candy