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The 2000 comedy Road Trip comes to 4K in June

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The 2000 comedy “Road Trip” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 24th via KL Studio Classics. Todd Phillips directed and co-wrote this movie. It starred Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Tom Green, Fred Ward, and DJ Qualls. It also co-starred Rachel Blanchard, Paulo Costanzo, Anthony Rapp, Andy Dick, Horatio Sanz, and Ethan Suplee.

The theatrical cut (93 minutes) has received a new master. Paramount Pictures created this 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 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The Blu-ray will include the theatrical cut and the UNRATED cut (94 minutes). That unrated cut comes from an HD master.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Customers can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material included on this release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni (R-Rated Theatrical Cut)
  • Even Been on a Road Trip: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (4:55)
  • Eels Music Video: Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues (3:54)
  • Road Kill: Deleted Scenes (10:54)
  • Two Theatrical Trailers

The 1989 film DeepStar Six comes to 4K in June

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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 1954 film Sabrina is coming to 4K in June

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The 1954 film “Sabrina” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 17th via KL Studio Classics. Billy Wilder directed and co-wrote the screenplay. The movie starred Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, and Martha Hyer. It’s worth noting that this film won an Academy Award for best “costume design, black and white” by Edith Head. It’s also very noteworthy that this film (still to this day) is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Paramount Pictures gave this a brand new master, from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation, presumably in the original 1.75:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will most likely include a lossless audio presentation from its original Mono source. Confirmation of aspect ratio, audio configuration, and format for this release has yet to be made. Stay tuned for an update. Lastly, it is known that it will be on a BD-100 disc.

This 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The Blu-ray will feature this new 4K master as its source. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Consumers can alternatively preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material included is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, Author of Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, Author of Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
  • Audrey Hepburn – Fashion Icon: Featurette
  • Sabrina’s World: Featurette
  • Supporting Sabrina: Featurette
  • William Holden – The Paramount Years: Featurette
  • Behind the Gates – Camera: Featurette
  • Paramount in the ‘50s: Retrospective Featurette
  • Sabrina Documentary
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1997 film Mouse Hunt comes to 4K in June

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The 1997 film “Mouse Hunt” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 24th via KL Studio Classics. Gore Verbinski directed the film, which Adam Rifkin wrote. It starred Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Christopher Walken, Vicki Lewis, and Michael Jeter.

This release features a new master (by Paramount) from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. That Blu-ray will feature the new master of the movie.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below and sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
  • From the Cutting Room Floor (14:29)
    • Lee Evans: A Day at the Office
    • Christopher Walken: Tools of the Trade
    • Christopher Walken: Mouse Hunt
    • Christopher Walken: Quality Control
    • Ensemble: Hospital Scene
    • Ensemble: Doings at the Auction
    • Ensemble: Say Cheese
  • Theatrical Teaser (1:26)
  • Theatrical Trailer (2:04)

The 1996 film Kingpin is coming to 4K this May

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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

The 1993 film Wayne’s World 2 gets a 4K in May

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The 1993 film “Wayne’s World 2“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 27th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Stephen Surjik, starred Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. The cast also included Christopher Walken, Tia Carrere, and Chris Farley. It also featured Kim Basinger, Aerosmith, and Drew Barrymore. Furthermore, Charlton Heston, James Hong, and Heather Locklear appeared in the film.

The movie has received 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 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo. It will be on a BD-100 disc. This release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon or preorder directly at Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the 4K release are listed below and sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary with Director Stephen Surjik

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary with Director Stephen Surjik
  • Extreme Close-Up: Featurette (14:06)
  • 6 US TV Spots
  • 2 UK TV Spots
  • Theatrical Trailer
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