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The 1983 animated film Fire and Ice on 4K SteelBook
The 1983 animated film “Fire and Ice“ will get an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on June 30th via Blue Underground, distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.
The movie was directed and co-created by Ralph Bakshi. Bakhshi is known for his unique hand-drawn animation, which he also brought to the audiences in animated cult classics “Fritz the Cat” (1972), “Wizards” (1977), and “The Lord of the Rings” (1978).
This has received a new 4K restoration, scanned in 16-bit from the original negative. The exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will come as a 3-disc set. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo sound.
This 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further below) is exclusive to the distributor’s MVD Shop.
The 3-disc set will include the following extras:
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) and Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Director Ralph Bakshi
- NEW! The Art Of Fire And Ice: The Frank Frazetta Legacy with Sara Frazetta
- NEW! Frank Frazetta’s Fire And Ice with Robert Rodriguez
- The Making Of Fire And Ice
- Bakshi On Frazetta
- Sean Hannon’s Diary Notes
- Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
- NEW! Poster & Still Galleries
Disc 3 (Compact Disc):
- BONUS! FIRE AND ICE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by William Kraft
Further below, after the break, you can find a 4K UHD [2160p] trailer [on YouTube] for this new 4K restoration and the press announcement.
Read more28 Days Later is coming to 4K SteelBook in September
Commissions Earned
The 2002 film “28 Days Later“ is officially finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 1st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Danny Boyle directed the film, written by Alex Garland. It starred Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, and Brendan Gleeson.
The movie has received a new 4K presentation, approved by director Danny Boyle. Here’s a bit of info about that.
To fully capture and correctly present the unique visuals of this movie for its 4K High Dynamic Range debut, the assembled original source video was used along with the section from original camera negative as used in the original theatrical release. These elements were then color corrected to take full advantage of the wider available color gamut. The picture and Atmos mix were approved by Danny Boyle.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) form of high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is not yet available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below.
- Commentary by Director Danny Boyle and Screenwriter Alex Garland
- Deleted Scenes and Alternate Endings with Optional Commentary
- Pure Rage: The Making of 28 Days Later Featurette
- Jacknife Lee Music Video
- Animated Storyboards
- Still Photo Galleries
- Theatrical Teaser and Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the full official announcement about this upcoming release.
Read moreThe 2006 James Gunn film Slither comes to 4K in June
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The 2006 film “Slither“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 23rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).
James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. It starred Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker. The movie has received a 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive approved by Writer/Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion
- NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton
- NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad
- NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters
- NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler Bates
- “The Genesis Of Slither” – Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn
- “The Other MacReady” – Interview With Actor Gregg Henry
- Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary With James Gunn
- Visual Effects Progressions
- Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion
- The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of Slither Featurette
- “Brewing The Blood” Featurette
- Bringing Slither’s Creatures To Life Featurette
- Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary
- Gag Reel
- “Who Is Bill Pardy?” Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
Below, after the break, you can find the press release.
Read moreThe 1989 Ron Howard film Parenthood on 4K in May
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The 1989 film “Parenthood“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Ron Howard co-wrote and directed the film, which starred Steve Martin. It co-starred Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Dennis Dugan, and Joaquin Phoenix. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.
Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material included with the release is listed below.
- Art Imitating Life
- Family Reunion
- Words and Music
- And More!
The 1971 film Wake in Fright comes to 4K in June
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The 1971 film “Wake in Fright” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition set(s) via Arrow Video on June 30th. The releases will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.
Ted Kotcheff directed and co-wrote the screenplay adaptation, based on a novel of the same title. The movie starred Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, Al Thomas, Peter Whittle, Nancy Knudsen, and John Meillon.
The movie is presented “here in a definitive 4K restoration.” The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and lossless Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation and lossless Mono sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Arrow Video site or the MVD Shop. The physical extras are pictured below, along with the full list of bonus material further below.
- Audio commentary by director Ted Kotcheff and editor Anthony Buckley
- Audio commentary by Peter Galvin, author of The Making of Wake in Fright
- Return to the ‘Yabba, a featurette tracking down the film’s Broken Hill locations
- Take in Fright, an interview with director of photography Brian West
- Sounds of the Outback, a previously unreleased interview with sound editors Keith Palmer and Eddy Joseph
- The Cinema’s Great Squeaky Bald Git, an appreciation of actor Donald Pleasence by film historian Kim Newman
- The Filmmaker and the Film Buff, a discussion between Philippe Mora and Paul Harris
- Yer Mad, Ya Bastard!, an archive interview with director Ted Kotcheff
- Not Quite Hollywood, an archive interview with actor Jack Thompson
- Q&A with Ted Kotcheff from the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
- Audio interview with Ted Kotcheff, conducted by Paul Harris
- Audio interview with composer John Scott, conducted by music historian Daniel Schweiger
- Alternate scenes from Outback
- 2009 TV report on the rediscovery and restoration of Wake in Fright
- Who Needs Art?, a 1971 TV segment with behind-the-scenes footage
- Chips Rafferty obituary by Ken G. Hall
- US theatrical trailer and TV spot
- Foreign Visions of Local Stories, a trailer reel of Australian films helmed by overseas filmmakers
- Image gallery
- Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jay Slater, Paul Lê and David Michael Brown plus archive materials
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jeff Marshall
The Mortal Kombat Kollection comes to 4K in June
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The “Mortal Kombat Kollection” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on June 30th via Arrow Video. The releases will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.
The “kollection” includes the movies “Mortal Kombat” (1995) and “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” (1997), each debuting on 4K UHD Blu-ray. Paul W.S. Anderson directed Mortal Kombat, which starred Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Trevor Goddard, and Talisa Soto. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was directed by John R. Leonetti. The second film starred Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, James Remar, Sandra Hess, Lynn ‘Red’ Williams, Brian Thompson, Irina Pantaeva, and Chris Conrad.
Each movie has received a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives. The director of each film approved the presentations. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio [for each film] with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc set will feature each movie on its own individual 4K disc.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video [US] and at the MVD Shop. The physical extras included with the set(s) are shown and listed below.
Physical extras:
- Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward and John Torrani
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
- Two double-sided foldout posters featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat (1995):
- Brand new audio commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson
- Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
- Cage Match, a newly filmed interview with actor Linden Ashby
- Leveling Up, a newly filmed interview with cinematographer John R. Leonetti
- Quarters to Millions, a newly filmed interview with producer Lawrence Kasanoff
- The Heavyweight, a newly filmed interview with designer and suit performer Tom Woodruff
- Mortal Kombat: A Journey Behind the Scenes featurette
- On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
- Theatrical trailers
- Image gallery
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat: Annihilation:
- Brand new audio commentary with director John R. Leonetti moderated by filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat
- Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
- The Queen of the Night, a newly filmed interview with actor Musetta Vander
- Techno, Taiko, Orcho, a newly filmed interview with composer George S. Clinton
- The Man of a Thousand Deaths, a newly filmed interview with stunt performer J.J. Perry, who played Cyrax, Scorpion and Noob Saibot
- On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
The 1980 film Private Benjamin on Blu-ray in April
Commissions Earned
The 1980 comedy “Private Benjamin“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on April 28th via Warner Archive (Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment).
Howard Zieff directed the movie, which starred Goldie Hawn. The film co-starred Eileen Brennan, Albert Brooks, Mary Kay Place, Armand Assante, and the late Harry Dean Stanton. It’s worth noting that this movie was nominated for 3 Academy Awards (“Oscars”), including best actress in leading and supporting roles.
The tech specs for Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. The bonus material included with the release is listed.
- Two episodes of the Private Benjamin TV series
- Theatrical Trailer
The 2006 Adam Sandler film Click comes to 4K in June
Commissions Earned
The 2006 high-concept comedy “Click“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 23rd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Frank Coraci directed the film, which starred Adam Sandler. It co-starred Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, Henry Winkler, David Hasselhoff, Julie Kavner, and Sean Astin.
The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and original theatrical DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Director Frank Coraci has approved this 4K. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material included on the release is listed below.
- Special Features:
- Cast and Crew Commentary
- 7 Featurettes
- 4 Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer