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1996 film Matilda arrives in 4K this September
The 1996 film adaptation of the story “Matilda” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray format in limited edition SteelBook packaging on September 5th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, based on the Roald Dahl book of the same title was directed by, produced by, and co-starred Danny DeVito. It starred Mara Wilson, Rhea Pearlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, and Paul Reubens. The release will include a new 4K scan of the film [“scanned from the original camera negative”] presented in both HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range, presented in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio, as well as feature sound in Dolby Atmos and the original theatrical 5.1 surround in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio. This 2-disc release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it will also include the Blu-ray as well as a digital copy of the film. Also, the release will feature an all-new director audio commentary with Danny Devito, as listed below along with the other extras set to be included on this release as bonus materials.
- NEW: Audio Commentary with Director Danny DeVito [4K Exclusive]
- Theatrical Trailer
- Afternoon Tea: A Very Magical Matilda Reunion
- Matilda’s Movie Magic!
- A Children’s Guide to Good Manners
- Escape to the Library
- My Movie About Making Matilda by Mara Wilson
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook of “Matilda” now available for preorder at retailers. Below you can find a glimpse at the SteelBook packaging opened.
Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about this upcoming release via the press release.
2004 Dawn of the Dead remake on 4K in January
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The 2004 remake of “Dawn of the Dead” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 31st, 2023 via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory). The film, directed by Zack Snyder, with a screenplay adaptation written by James Gunn based on the 1968 George A. Romero film, starred Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, Mekhi Phifer, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Kelly, Kevin Zegers, Michael Barry, Lindy Booth, and Matt Frewer.
The film will be presented in the UNRATED cut on the 4K and both versions on the two additional Blu-rays included in this “combo pack” release. The UNRATED Cut has received a “NEW 2022 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative” according to Shout! Factory. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed but you can for sure expect a 2160p 4K video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range and lossless audio in presumably 5.1 surround. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray of the film available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy as well as directly via Shout! Factory‘s store.
Bonus materials and contents of this set, spanning across 3-discs, are detailed below.
DISC ONE (4K UHD – UNRATED CUT)
- NEW 2022 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Of The Unrated Cut
- Audio Commentary With Director Zack Snyder And Producer Eric Newman
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY – UNRATED CUT)
- NEW 2022 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Of The Unrated Cut
- Audio Commentary With Director Zack Snyder And Producer Eric Newman
- Introduction To The Unrated Cut With Director Zack Snyder
- Splitting Headaches: Anatomy Of Exploding Heads
- Attack Of The Living Dead
- Raising The Dead
- Andy’s Lost Tape
- Special Report: Zombie Invasion
- Undead And Loving It: A Mockumentary
- Drawing The Dead Featurette
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Hidden Easter Egg
DISC THREE (BLU-RAY – THEATRICAL CUT)
- 2K Scan Of The Interpositive
- Take A Chance On Me – An Interview With Actor Ty Burrell
- Gunn For Hire – An Interview With Writer James Gunn
- Punk, Rock, & Zombie – An Interview With Actor Jake Weber
- Killing Time At The Mall: The Special Effects Of Dawn Of The Dead – An Interview With Special Makeup Effects Artists David Anderson And Heather Langenkamp Anderson
- Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary By Director Zack Snyder And Producer Eric Newman
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Gallery
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)
1973 film High Plains Drifter on 4K in November
The 1973 western “High Plains Drifter” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Clint Eastwood, also starred Clint Eastwood, as well as Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan, Jack Ging, Stefan Gierasch, Ted Hartley, and Billy Curtis.
The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart with the same audio mixes just presented in 1080p HD, on a BD-50 disc. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy and 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
- Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Alex Cox
- LADY VENGEANCE: Interview with Actress Marianna Hill
- HELL TO PAY: Interview with Actor Mitchell Ryan
- THE BARBER OF LAGO: Interview with Actor William O’Connell
- A MAN NAMED EASTWOOD: Vintage Promo in HD
- TRAILERS FROM HELL with Josh Olson
- TRAILERS FROM HELL with Edgar Wright
- Poster and Image Gallery
- TV and Radio Spot
- Two Theatrical Trailers
1999 film Mystery Men comes to 4K in November
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The 1999 comedy “Mystery Men” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Kinka Usher, starred Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Kel Mitchell, Paul Reubens, Hank Azaria, Wes Studi, Greg Kinnear, and Geoffrey Rush.
The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray included in the “combo pack” feature 1080p HD video in 1.85:1 aspect ratio [from the new 4K scan] as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound 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 from Kino Lorber‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- Audio Commentary by Director Kinka Usher [on both 4K and Blu-ray]
- WE’RE THE OTHER GUYS!: The Making of Mystery Men with Director Kinka Usher – Extended Version (30:00)
- I’M A SUPERHERO, MOTHER!: The Costumes of Mystery Men with Designer Marilyn Vance (12:00)
- INSIDE CHAMPION CITY!: The Effects of Mystery Men with VFX Supervisor Todd Tucker (10:00)
- DISCO IS LIFE!: The Score(s) of Mystery Men with Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger – Extended Version (12:00)
- SPOTLIGHT ON LOCATION: The Original Making of Mystery Men (17:40)
- Deleted Scenes (19:22)
- Theatrical Trailer
