1978 Jack Nicholson film Goin’ South on 4K in August

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The 1978 western/comedy “Goin’ South” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on August 27th via Vinegar Syndrome‘s sub-label Cinématographe. The film, directed by & starring Jack Nicholson, co-starred Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Veronica Cartwright, Richard Bradford, Danny DeVito, Ed Begley Jr., and Lin Shaye.

This comes from a new 4K restoration of its original camera negative. 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 1.0 Mono lossless sound. The release is a 2-disc “combo pack” with a (Region A) Blu-ray Disc included. This retailer version of the 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. It’s certainly worth noting that a limited version of the 4K UHD Blu-ray (with slipcover) is already available to order directly via Vinegar Syndrome. The bonus materials included with the retailer version are listed below.

  • NEW audio commentary with film critic Simon Abrams
  • “Néstor Almendros: A Man with a Camera” — a new video essay by historian Samm Deighan
  • “Jack of Three Trades: In Focus on Nicholson the Director” — a new video essay by historian Daniel Kremer

Further below, after the break, you can find a promotional trailer, showing the restoration, for this release on YouTube in 1080p HD.

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1995 film Desperado comes to 4K SteelBook in August

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The 1995 film “Desperado” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 27th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Robert Rodriguez, starred Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, and Quentin Tarantino. The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Sony Pictures. 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 lossless 2.0 Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Below is a glimpse at the packaging and contents for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.

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UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder directly from Arrow Video and at retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Limited Edition SteelBook packaging
  • 32-page collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Carlos Aguilar and Nicholas Clement
  • Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
  • Audio commentary by writer-director Robert Rodriguez
  • Lean and Mean, a newly filmed interview with Rodriguez
  • Shoot Like Crazy, a newly filmed interview with producer Bill Borden
  • Kill Count, a newly filmed interview with stunt coordinator Steve Davison
  • Lock and Load, a newly filmed interview with special effects coordinator Bob Shelley
  • Game Changer, a newly filmed appreciation by filmmaker Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption)
  • Ten More Minutes: Anatomy of a Shootout, an archive featurette narrated by Rodriguez
  • Textless opening (“Morena de mi Corazón”)
  • Theatrical trailers

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It’s also worth noting that there will be a release of Robert Rodriguez‘s “Mexico Trilogy” as a 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray box set on the same day [8/27] via Arrow Video (pictured above). That includes the films “El Mariachi” (1992), “Desperado” (1995), and “Once Upon A Time in Mexico” (2003). Sadly, only the 1995 film “Desperado” will be presented in 4K resolution with the 1992 and 2003 films will only be receiving Blu-ray Disc treatment in 1080p HD video quality and uncompressed Stereo 2.0 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can find the “Mexico Trilogy” box set available for preorder directly via Arrow Video, on Amazon, and at retailer Walmart.

Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2024 western “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” appears to be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 10th via Warner Bros. Discovery Entertainment — according to retailers. The film, directed and co-written by, and starring Kevin Costner, co-stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Owen Crow Shoe, Tatanka Means, Ella Hunt, Tim Guinee, Giovanni Ribisi, Danny Huston, Colin Cunningham, Scott Haze, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Michael Rooker, Will Patton, and Luke Wilson.

UPDATE: The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms 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. Both releases will include a digital copy.

You can already find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder, with the [9/10] release date, over at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed as available for preorder, with that same release date, on online retailer GRUV. To further back up a confirmation of the September release date, you can find it detailed for the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray preorder listings at the online retailer Deep Discount. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at retailer Walmart.

Finally, it’s certainly worth noting that retailer Walmart will be getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) which you can find available for preorder. That release appears (from its artwork) to be coming as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included as well as a digital copy.

UPDATE: Below you can find a list of the bonus material set to be included with both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases.

  • Kevin Costner’s Journey West
  • American Dream
  • The Saga Continues

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailers for the movie in 2160p [4K] on YouTube.

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Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black on Blu-ray in July

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The 2024 biopic “Back to Black” about the late singer Amy Winehouse is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 23rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, stars Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan, and Lesley Manville. The film is now streaming on Peacock. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. A digital copy of the film is included. You can now find the Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • Transforming Into an Icon — Cast and crew discuss bringing the essence of Amy Winehouse on-screen. Learn how Marisa Abela was cast to play the musical icon and the extensive training she went through to embody the role.
  • Music as the Heartbeat — BACK TO BLACK is a story that uses Amy’s albums and musical performances to drive the narrative. Hear from cast and crew, including some of Amy’s former bandmates, on the importance of music authenticity in the film.
  • Feature Commentary with Director Sam Taylor-Johnson

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

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Watchmen Chapter I comes to 4K and Blu-ray in August

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The 2024 DC animated movie “Watchmen: Chapter I” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 27th via Warner Bros. Discovery Entertainment. The film, from Warner Bros. Animation, is based on the 1986 graphic novel series “Watchmen” by writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons. This will be the first in a 2-part series, with “Watchmen: Chapter II” set for release sometime later in 2024. The voice cast includes Matthew Rhys (Dan Dreiberg, Nite Owl), Katee Sackhoff (Laurie Juspeczyk, Silk Spectre), Titus Welliver (Rorschach, Walter Kovacs), Troy Baker (Adrian Veidt, Ozymandias), Adrienne Barbeau (Sally Jupiter, Silk Spectre), Corey Burton (Captain Metropolis), Michael Cerveris (Jonathan Osterman, Dr. Manhattan), Jeffrey Combs (Edgar Jacobi, Moloch), Grey DeLisle, Kelly Hu,  John Marshall Jones (Hooded Justice), Max Koch, Phil LaMarr, Yuri Lowenthal (Wally Weaver), Geoff Pierson (Hollis Mason, Nite Owl), Dwight Schultz, Jason Spisak, Kari Wahlgren (Janey Slater), and Rick D. Wasserman (Edward Blake, The Comedian).

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. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. Both versions will include a digital copy. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • The Art of Adaptation: Introducing the Story
  • Dave Gibbons and Watchmen: Chapters I-VI

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for chapters I & II and the new redband trailer for chapter 1 both in in 2160p [4K], as well as the full press release announcing the upcoming home video releases of chapter I.

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John Krasinski’s film IF on 4K and Blu-ray in August

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The 2024 film “IF” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 13th via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by John Krasinski, stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell. 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 Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Each release will include a digital copy of the film. Bonus materials set to be included with both releases are listed below.

  • The Imagination Behind IF—Hear from writer and director John Krasinski plus the cast and crew as they dive deeper into the process of bringing their imagination to life on screen.
  • Imagining Imaginary Friends— Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of each imaginary friend.
  • Blending The Real and the Imaginary— Join John Krasinski as he incorporates a practical filmmaking approach to make the imaginary feel real.
  • Learn to Draw Blue from IF— Learn to draw the loveable and cuddly “Blue” in this fun, interactive tutorial.

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip 4K September

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The 1982 stand-up comedy special “Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 10th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The concert film was directed by Joe Layton and starred Richard Pryor. The film has received a scan from the original camera negative. The 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 DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The only bonus material that will be included with the release is the theatrical trailer.

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