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The Western film Rust is coming to Blu-ray in July
Commissions Earned
The 2024 film “Rust” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 22nd via Ascending Media Group, distributed by Decal Releasing. The movie was co-written and directed by Joel Souza. Alec Baldwin also co-wrote the film, as well as produced and starred in it. It co-stars Josh Hopkins, Patrick Scott McDermott, Frances Fisher, and Travis Fimmel. The final cut of the movie features cinematography by the late Halyna Hutchins, who died tragically on the set. Bianca Cline also served as the director of photography on all other scenes.
The technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. No bonus materials will be included with this release. It’s also worth noting that a 4K digital version is available. There will not be a 4K physical media release. This could be because that is only presented in 4K SDR (standard dynamic range) without HDR.
The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.
Dirty Harry – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
Jaws gets 50th Anniversary 4K releases in June
Commissions Earned
The 1975 film “Jaws” will get a “50th Anniversary Edition” 4K UHD Blu-ray release. Also, a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be released on June 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, a winner of a total of three Academy Awards (“Oscars”), starred Roy Scheider. It also starred Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton.
This 4K release will include the previous audio and video presentation found on the 4K UHD Blu-ray released in 2020. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range, on a BD-100 disc. It will also feature Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases come as a “combo pack.” They include their Blu-ray Disc counterpart. There is also a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere included with each.
Here’s a glimpse at the packaging for the 50th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook‘s artwork.
The “50th Anniversary” 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 50th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- NEW Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story. Steven Spielberg shares an authorized look inside the story of Jaws in this documentary. From Peter Benchley’s epic novel to Spielberg’s film, Jaws continues to influence pop culture, cinema, and shark conservation. With interviews from Hollywood’s most influential directors and shark scientists, the legend of Jaws is endless.
Previously released extras:
- The Making of Jaws
- The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws
- Jaws: The Restoration
- Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
- From the Set
- Original Theatrical Trailer
The 1968 musical Oliver! is coming to 4K in May
Commissions Earned
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the 1968 musical “Oliver!” on 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 20th. Carol Reed directed the movie. It starred Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Shani Wallis, and Mark Lester. This film won 6 Academy Awards (“Oscars”). Still to this day, the movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
NOTE: This film was formerly included on a 4K UHD Blu-ray exclusively in a box set. It was part of the “Columbia Classics: 4K Ultra HD Collection – Volume 2” box set released in 2021. This will be the first time the film has been released individually in 4K on physical media.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10. There will be Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (2-channel surround) sound on a BD-100 disc.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer MovieZyng.
This standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release will not include a Blu-ray Disc and some of the extras previously featured. However, some of those extras have been ported over this time around to the 4K disc. It will include a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere, and the following bonus materials.
- Commentary with Steven C. Smith
- Jack Wild Screen Test
- Original Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
- Meeting Oliver!
- Meeting Fagin!
- The Locations of Oliver
- 3 Trailers
The 1990 film Air America comes to 4K in June
Commissions Earned
The 1990 film “Air America” gets a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 10th via Lionsgate as an Amazon exclusive. Roger Spottiswoode directed the movie. It starred Mel Gibson, Robert Downey, Jr., Nancy Travis, Ken Jenkins, David Marshall Grant, Lane Smith, and Art LaFleur.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound. The 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. A digital copy will also be included with this release.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now exclusively available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by co-writer/co-producer John Eskow
- Short Interviews with Cast and Crew (4K only)
- “Pre-Flight: The Storyboards of Air America” Featurette
- “Flight Log” Featurette
- Making-of Featurette (4K only)
- “Return Flight: Revisiting Air America” Retrospective Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
- 2024 Trailer (4K only)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by co-writer/co-producer John Eskow
- “Pre-Flight: The Storyboards of Air America” Featurette
- “Flight Log” Featurette
- “Return Flight: Revisiting Air America” Retrospective Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
The 1989 film DeepStar Six comes to 4K in June
Commissions Earned
The 1989 film “DeepStar Six” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 17th via KL Studio Classics. Sean S. Cunningham directed the movie. It starred Greg Evigan, Miguel Ferrer, Nia Peeples, Cindy Pickett, Matt McCoy, and Taurean Blacque.
StudioCanal did a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10, on a BD-100 disc. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The Blu-ray features the new 4K master.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray can be found at Amazon, or you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Horror-Fix.com’s James G. Chandler and Ash Hamilton
- Audio Commentary with Director Sean S. Cunningham and Visual Effects Supervisor James Isaac
- Audio Commentary with Screenwriters Lewis Abernathy and Geof Miller
- Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview with Composer Harry Manfredini
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Horror-Fix.com’s James G. Chandler and Ash Hamilton
- Audio Commentary with Director Sean S. Cunningham and Visual Effects Supervisor James Isaac
- Audio Commentary with Screenwriters Lewis Abernathy and Geof Miller
- Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview with Composer Harry Manfredini
- From the Deep: Interviews with Creature Effects & Special Make-up Designer Mark Shostrom, Creature Supervisor Greg Nicotero and Creature Artist Robert Kurtzman
- The Survivors: Interviews with Actors Greg Evigan and Nancy Everhard
- Water Damage: Interview with Stunt Coordinator Kane Hodder
- Original EPK
- Extended Vintage Interview Clips
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Image Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer and TV Spot
The 2023 film When Evil Lurks comes to 4K in June
Commissions Earned
The 2023 horror film “When Evil Lurks” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 3rd via Shudder. The Spanish language film was written and directed by Demián Rugna. It starred Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater, Virginia Garófalo, and Emilio Vodanovich. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio without HDR. It will be in SDR (standard dynamic range). It also features Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, with English subtitles. This 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. The bonus material included with this release is listed below.
- Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery
The 1996 film Kingpin is coming to 4K this May
Commissions Earned
The 1996 film “Kingpin” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 27th via KL Studio Classics. Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly directed the comedy. It starred Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, and Chris Elliott.
The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, on a BD-100 disc. This 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack, ” including its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. That Blu-ray will include both the Theatrical Cut and the Extended Cut of the film. The 4K disc will feature only the Theatrical Cut.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon or you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included 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):
- HD Masters of the Theatrical Cut (NEW) and Extended Cut – From 4K Scan of the Original 35mm Elements
- Audio Commentary by Directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly (Extended Cut)
- NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry (Theatrical Cut)
- Kingpins – Extra Frames with the Farrelly Brothers: Featurette (19:14)
- Theatrical Trailer