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Vampire’s Kiss – Blu-ray Review
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
2002 film Adaptation comes to 4K in December
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The 2002 film “Adaptation.” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 6th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Spike Jonze, was based on a book (“The Orchard Thief”) with the screenplay adaptation written by Charlie Kaufman, and it starred Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Tilda Swinton, and Chris Cooper. It’s most certainly worth noting, that at the time of writing this, the film is still deemed“Certified Fresh” (all these 20 years later) over at Rotten Tomatoes.
This movie has been newly remastered in 4K from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and a new Dolby Atmos sound mix as well as the original theatrical mix in a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 configuration and even a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound mix. The release will only include a 4K disc and a digital code (copy) of the film. So, again, there will be no Blu-ray with this release.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailers Best Buy and Walmart, as well as online retailer Deep Discount. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Behind the Scenes in the Swamp Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the upcoming 4K release of this film.
1988 film Rain Man comes to 4K in February
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The 1988 MGM film “Rain Man” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 21st, 2023 via MVD Marquee Collection [MVD Entertainment Group]. The film, winner of 4 Academy Awards (“Oscars”), was directed by Barry Levinson and starred Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Jack Murdock, Michael D. Roberts, Gerald R. Molen, Valeria Golino, Bonnie Hunt, and Beth Grant.
The movie has received a “master created and provided by MGM was scanned in 4K from the original camera negative and was approved by director Barry Levinson,” according to the press materials. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, apparently without any form of HDR (high dynamic range), with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. This release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include a Blu-ray Disc counterpart in 1080p HD from the same master, also with lossless 5.1 surround sound.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder now over at online retailer DiabolikDVD. Stay tuned for an update when it becomes available over at Best Buy. NOTE: Only the first pressings will include a slipcover. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below according to each disc.
DISC ONE: 4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Audio Commentary by Director Barry Levinson
- Audio Commentary by Writer Barry Morrow
- Audio Commentary by Writer Ronald Bass
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:13)
DISC TWO: BLU-RAY DISC
- Audio Commentary by Director Barry Levinson
- Audio Commentary by Writer Barry Morrow
- Audio Commentary by Writer Ronald Bass
- ‘The Journey of Rain Man’ featurette (SD, 22:07)
- ‘Lifting the Fog: A Look at the Mysteries of Autism’ featurette (SD, 20:13)
- Deleted Scene (SD, 2:10)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:13)
1983 film WarGames arrives on 4K in December
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This movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release have yet to be detailed but you can at least expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of HDR and lossless sound mix(es). This release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy as well as over at online retailer Deep Discount. You can also now preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via Shout! Factory‘s website, where you’ll get an exclusive poster [while supplies last]. The bonus materials set to be included with this 4K physical release are listed below.
- Feature-Length Audio Commentary By Director John Badham And Writers Lawrence Lasker And Walter F. Parkes
- “Loading WarGames”
- “Inside NORAD: Cold War Fortress”
- “Attack Of The Hackers”
- “Tic Tac Toe: A True Story”
- Theatrical Trailer
Escape from Alcatraz comes to 4K in November
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The 1979 film “Escape from Alcatraz” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 8th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Don Siegel, starred Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Paul Benjamin, Larry Hankin, and Fred Ward.
The film has received a new 4K scan (by Paramount Pictures) of the original camera negative. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray included in this “combo pack” are 1080p HD video, 1.85:1 aspect ratio, and the same lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 audio mixes on a BD-50 disc. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via Kino Lorber‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- THE GHOSTS OF ALCATRAZ: NEW Interview with Screenwriter Richard Tuggle
- TALES FROM THE CELLBLOCK: NEW Interview with Actor Larry Hankin
- Theatrical Trailer (Newly Remastered in 2K)
The Halloween 4K Collection 1995-2002 in October
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“The Halloween 4K Collection (1995-2002)“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 4th via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory). The release will include the following three films (and versions):
- “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers” (1995)
- Theatrical Cut (88 min) / Producer’s Cut (95 min)
- “Halloween: H20” (1998) Theatrical Cut (86 min)
- “Halloween: Resurrection” (2002) Theatrical Cut (94 min)
Tech specs for the releases include 2160p 4K video presentations, with presumably at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The aspect ratios will be 1.85:1 for “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers” and 2.35:1 for the latter two sequels. Audio will be presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo for all three films.
The bonus materials have not yet been officially announced. It has been hinted by Justin Beahm that his Reverend Entertainment is working on some new bonus materials for the “Halloween: Resurrection” film specifically. But, again, the special features are “in progress” and will be announced later. So, stay tuned for an update on both.
This 4K set will come in the form of an 8-disc set with each film getting its own thick packaging and individual array cases (pictured below) with the Blu-ray Disc counterparts, housed inside a larger thick cardboard case. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via the ShoutFactory.com store, where you’ll get 3 exclusive bonus posters (while supplies last).
Child’s Play [1988] – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life comes to 4K
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The 1983 comedy “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 13th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment, according to multiple retailers. The film, co-directed by Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, starred the “Monty Python” British comedy troupe members Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.
The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS:X immersive sound on a BD-100 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as a digital code (copy) of the film [via Movies Anywhere] included.
You cannot yet find the functional preorder for the 4K release over at Amazon but there is a listing available. So, stay tuned to that page or keep trying the link from this post to see when it gets updated. It’s also worth noting that you can find a functional preorder listing for the 4K available over at retailer Target.
The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- The Meaning of Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Reunion
- The Snipped Bits
- The School of Life
- 2003 Prologue by Eric Idle
- Show Biz
- Soundtrack for the Lonely
- The Meaning of Making The Meaning of Life
- Educational Tips
- Un Film de John Cleese
- Remastering a Masterpiece
- Song and Dance
- Songs Unsung
- Selling The Meaning of Life
- Virtual Reunion
- What Fish Think
- Feature Commentary with Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam
- Sing-Along Version of the Film
Also, you can find a 4K 2160p video extended preview of the film on YouTube that Universal posted earlier this month as a tease for the upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray release.
