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The 1992 film Scent of a Woman on 4K in May
Commissions Earned
The 1992 film “Scent of a Woman” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 27th, via Shout Select (Shout! Studios). This release will be a “combo pack,” with the Blu-ray counterpart included, and is a “Collectors Edition.” Martin Brest directed the film which starred Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative supervised by Director Martin Brest. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 stereo lossless sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 stereo sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Consumers can also preorder directly via the ShoutFactory.com website. The bonus materials included with the release (on the Blu-ray) are listed below.
- NEW One Last Tour Of The Battlefield: Directing Scent Of A Woman – A Retrospective Interview With Director Martin Brest
- NEW Just Tango On: Editing Scent Of A Woman – An Interview With Co-Editor Michael Tronick
Blaxploitation Classics Vol. 1 comes to 4K in May
Commissions Earned
“Blaxploitation Classics Vol. 1” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 20th via Shout Select (Shout! Studios). This release will include a total of six films in a 12-disc set.
The release will come as a “combo pack” with each 4K receiving its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. All of the films have received new 4K scans and restorations. The tech specs on the 4K release feature a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio for each film. They include Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray versions include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio for each film and DTS-HD Master Audio Mono.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can preorder directly via the ShoutFactory.com website and get a bonus poster. The six films included and their tech specs and bonus materials are listed below.
Blaxploitation Classics Vol. 1 | Synopsis
From the drive-in to 4K and Blu-ray, the heavy-duty action of the ’70s subgenre known as “Blaxploitation” has thrilled and captivated audiences for decades. Shout! Select is proud to present an explosive six-film collection of some of the coolest movies to ever hit the streets. Featuring genre legends Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Isaac Hayes, and Yaphet Kotto, these tough-as-nails and unbelievably hip classics of the subgenre — presented here on both Blu-ray and 4K Ultra High Definition — are a tremendous entry point into the world of Blaxploitation for newcomers as well as must-haves for discerning fans of genre cinema.
“Across 110th Street” (1972)
2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen & 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 101 min.
If you steal $300,000 from the mob, it’s not robbery … it’s suicide. Anthony Quinn (Zorba The Greek) and Yaphet Kotto (Alien) lead a double-barreled cop thriller with style and violence to spare in Barry Shear’s Across 110th Street. When a crowd of gun-toting gangsters take on the Mafia, the bullets start flying … and cops start dying. In order to bring justice to the streets, two of New York’s finest (Quinn and Kotto) are forced to team up in an unlikely pairing. With the gangsters, the mob, and The Man involved in a three-way dance, one thing’s for sure – the only guaranteed way Across 110th Street … is in a body bag.
DISC 1 – Across 110th Street on 4K UHD Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
DISC 2 – Across 110th Street on Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- NEW It’s Where The Action Is The Blaxploitation Films Of A.I.P., Part One – An In-Depth Documentary Featuring New And Archival Interviews With Film Critic And Author Odie Henderson, Film Producer and Son Of AIP Film Producer Samuel Z. Arkoff – Lou Arkoff, Afrocentric Film Scholar Dr. Michelle B. Taylor, Author And Film Historian Chris Poggiali, Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson, “Coffy” Director Jack Hill, And Post-Production Supervisor at AIP James L. Honore
- Trailer
“Black Caesar” (1973)
2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen & 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 95min.
Hail Caesar! Godfather of Harlem … the cat with the .45-caliber claws! Fred Williamson stars in his signature role of Tommy Gibbs in the action classic Black Caesar! Growing up on the streets and trying to make his mother proud, Gibbs resorts to running “errands” for The Man. But when a crooked cop beats him up, Tommy realizes there’s a better way to live his American dream: by making The Man deliver for him! Infiltrating – and then destroying – an infamous mob family, Gibbs takes over Manhattan … and tragically loses his hold on the most important things in his life, making him vulnerable to every cutthroat gangster who ever dreamt of ruling an empire! With Williamson’s powerhouse performance and gritty direction by cult movie legend Larry Cohen (It’s Alive, Q: The Winged Serpent, Original Gangstas), it’s little wonder that Black Caesar stands tall among the best the Blaxploitation genre has to offer.
DISC 3 – Black Caesar on 4K UHD Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen
DISC 4 – Black Caesar on Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen
- Trailer
“Hell Up in Harlem” (1973)
2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen & 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 95min.
He may never get to Heaven — but he’s raising Hell Up In Harlem. The Black Godfather, Tommy Gibbs (Fred Williamson) is back in this explosive sequel to Black Caesar! When Gibbs steals a ledger with the name of every crooked cop and politician on the mob’s payroll, he becomes the most wanted man in the city. Enlisting the aid of his father and an army of Harlem hoods, Gibbs goes from defense to offense, launching a deadly attack on his enemies that sets off a violent chain reaction from Harlem all the way to the Caribbean, climaxing in one of the most mayhem-filled turf war battles in history.
DISC 5 – Hell Up In Harlem on 4K UHD Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen
DISC 6 – Hell Up In Harlem on Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen
- Trailer
“Coffy” (1973)
2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen & 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 90 min.
They call her Coffy – and she’ll cream ya! The great Pam Grier (Jackie Brown) is a one-woman instrument of justice in the no-holds-barred revenge thriller Coffy. A nurse by day and avenging angel by night, Coffy (Grier) turns up the heat when she discovers that her little sister has been doped up by a greedy drug pusher. Vowing to not only put the pusher down for good but also to follow his trail of corruption up to the top – the very top – Coffy is unaware that all is not what it seems … and that the pipeline of drugs just may lead to someone she knows! Directed by Jack Hill (Foxy Brown, Switchblade Sisters) and featuring Sid Haig (House Of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects), Coffy is a thrilling action flick and a showcase for the unique talents of Pam Grier.
DISC 7 – Coffy on 4K UHD Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Jack Hill
DISC 8 – Coffy on Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Interview With Director Jack Hill
- Interview With Actor Pam Grier
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Jack Hill
- Trailer
“Sheba, Baby” (1975)
2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen & 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 90 min.
Pam Grier (Foxy Brown) is hotter than dynamite and just as deadly in this hard-hitting thriller that leaps from one death-defying scene to the next. Sheba Shayne (Grier) is a private eye summoned to her old stomping grounds to help her father keep the mob from moving in on his business. But she gets too close to the fire, narrowly escaping the blast of a car bomb. Gunning for justice, Sheba vows to take revenge. Packing a .44 Magnum, a machine gun, and a few extra surprises to blow the bad guys away, Sheba leaves a blazing trail of blood in her wake, putting the mob on the defensive … until she’s lured into a plot that could flatten her curves once and for all.
DISC 9 – Sheba, Baby on 4K UHD Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Screenwriter David Sheldon
DISC 10 – Sheba, Baby on Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Interview With Screenwriter David Sheldon
- Audio Commentary With Screenwriter David Sheldon
- Trailer
“Truck Turner” (1974)
2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen & 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 91 min.
He’s a skip tracer, the last of the bounty hunters, living on blood money and borrowed time. Isaac Hayes (Escape From New York, South Park) is Truck Turner – a football star turned bounty hunter who’s tracking a sadistic pimp on the mean streets of Los Angeles. But when a tragic accident changes all the rules, suddenly the hunter finds himself being hunted by the city’s deadliest hired killers! Truck strikes back in a series of wild car chases, shootouts, and bone-crushing fistfights, knowing that the battles can lead to only one place: an intense struggle to the death against the brutal leader of L.A.’s crime syndicate, Harvard Blue (Yaphet Kotto, Live And Let Die). Featuring an outstanding score by Hayes, riveting performances by Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek) and Scatman Crothers (The Shining), and direction by Jonathan Kaplan (Over The Edge, Unlawful Entry), Truck Turner is an explosive force that can’t be stopped!
DISC 11 – Truck Turner on 4K UHD Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Director Jonathan Kaplan
DISC 12 – Truck Turner on 4K UHD Blu-ray
- NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- Audio Commentary With Director Jonathan Kaplan
- Trailer
The 1978 film Foul Play comes to 4K in April
Commissions Earned
The 1978 film “Foul Play” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 22nd via KL Studio Classics. Also, a Special Edition Blu-ray will be released on the same date. The film was written & directed by Colin Higgins. It starred Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase. Other cast members included Burgess Meredith, Dudley Moore, and Marilyn Sokol. William Frankfather, Rachel Roberts, Billy Barty, and the late Brian Dennehy were also part of the cast.
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 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and lossless audio, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation and lossless audio, on a BD-50 disc. The exact details about the audio configuration(s) and format(s) have yet to be announced, but stay tuned for an update.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.
4K UHD Blu-ray (Disc 1):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
Blu-ray (Disc 2):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
- Fair Play: Remembering Colin Higgins
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spot & UK Radio Spot
Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead on 4K
Commissions Earned
The 1995 film “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray. It will also be available in a Special Edition Blu-ray. Both will be released on April 29th via KL Studio Classics. Gary Fleder directed the movie. It starred Andy Garcia, Christopher Walken, Christopher Lloyd, Gabrielle Anwar, Treat Williams, Steve Buscemi, Bill Nunn, and William Forsythe.
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 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound, on a BD-50 disc.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly the 4K and Blu-ray Special Edition on Kino Lorber’s website. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The bonus materials to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.
4K UHD Blu-ray (Disc 1):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director Gary Fleder and Writer Scott Rosenberg
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Daniel Kremer
Blu-ray Disc (Disc 2):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director Gary Fleder and Writer Scott Rosenberg
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Daniel Kremer
- Things to Direct in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Director Gary Fleder (17:42)
- Things to Perform in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Actor Andy Garcia (19:21)
- Things to Write in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Screenwriter Scott Rosenberg (16:00)
- Things to Design in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with designer Nelson Coates (23:21)
- Production Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
1992 film Sneakers on 4K and Blu-ray in April
Commissions Earned
The 1992 film “Sneakers” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on April 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed and co-written by Phil Alden Robinson. It starred Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, and the late River Phoenix. It also featured Ben Kingsley, Phil Alden Robinson, and Mary McDonnell. Additionally, David Stathairn and James Earl Jones were in the cast. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is still “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.
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 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Kasker and Walter F. Parkes
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley
- The Making of Sneakers: Documentary (40:04)
- Theatrical Trailer
1963 film Donovan’s Reef comes to 4K in April
Commissions Earned
The 1963 film “Donovan’s Reef” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 15th via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed by John Ford. It starred John Wayne, Lee Marvin, and Jack Warden. The film also featured Cesar Romero, Dorothy Lamour, and Elizabeth Allen. Additionally, Dick Foran, Marcel Dalio, Mike Mazurki, and Edgar Buchanan were part of the cast.
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 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and audio has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for an update regarding the audio. It will come on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
It’s also worth noting. There will be a Blu-ray Disc Special Edition released on April 15th. This will also be via KL Studio Classics. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. The Blu-ray Special Edition is not yet listed on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. Also, you can preorder directly either the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray Special Edition from Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, the Author of Searching for John Ford
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Dwayne Epstein, the Author of Lee Marvin: Point Blank
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, the Author of Searching for John Ford
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Dwayne Epstein, the Author of Lee Marvin: Point Blank
- The Growler Story: 1957 Short Film Directed by John Ford (21 Minutes)
- Theatrical Trailer
The 1991 film Career Opportunities on 4K in April
Commissions Earned
The 1991 film “Career Opportunities” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The movie was directed by Bryan Gordon and written & produced by John Hughes. It starred Jennifer Connelly, Frank Whaley, Dermot Mulroney, John Candy, Kieran Mulroney, Barry Corbin, John M. Jackson, Jenny O’Hara, and Noble Willingham.
The motion picture 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 the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder now at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Director Bryan Gordon
- Audio Commentary by Chicago Critics Film Festival Producer Erik Childress
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Director Bryan Gordon
- Audio Commentary by Chicago Critics Film Festival Producer Erik Childress
- Crafting Criminals: Interview with Actors Dermot and Kieran Mulroney (15:52)
- Interior. Night.: Director of Photography Donald McAlpine on filming Career Opportunities (10:43)
- Theatrical Trailer
The 1994 film Timecop is coming to 4K in April
Commissions Earned
The 1994 film “Timecop” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 29th via Scream Factory. The film was directed by Peter Hyams. It starred Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mia Sara, Ron Silver, Bruce McGill, Gloria Reuben, Scott Bellis, Jason Schombing, and Scott Lawrence.
This comes from a new 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative. The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, featuring the new 4K transfer.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You also preorder directly via the distributor’s website. No bonus materials are set to be included with this release.