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Talladega Nights gets a 20th anniversary 4K in August

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DVD cover and discs for 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' featuring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, with images of race cars and scenes from the movie.
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The 2006 sports comedy “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook via a “20th Anniversary Edition” on August 4th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

The movie, directed and co-written by Adam McKay, produced by Judd Apatow, starred Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. It co-starred Leslie Bibb, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Amy Adams, Jane Lynch, David Koechner, and the late great Michael Clarke Duncan. The movie has become a cult classic over the past two decades, especially with the NASCAR community. This marks the first time that it has been available in 4K UHD on physical media.

The movie has received a new restoration from the original camera negative. It will include both the Theatrical (108-minute) and UNRATED (122-minute) cuts of the movie in 4K. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range along with new Dolby Atmos and the previous lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound included. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterparts included for both versions of the film. A digital copy (code) compatible with Movies Anywhere will be included.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon or elsewhere, but stay tuned for an update on that. The bonus material included with the 4K SteelBook is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Theatrical:

  • Special Features:
    • “25 Years Later” Commentary
    • 13 Deleted and Extended Scenes
    • Line-O-Rama 2.0
    • Interviews with Ricky & Jean
    • 4 Raw Takes
    • Adam McKay’s Video Diaries
    • 4 Auditions

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) UNRATED:

  • Special Features:
    • Director & Friends Commentary
    • Deleted and Extended Scenes
    • Gag Reel
    • Line-O-Rama
    • Interviews
    • “Will Ferrell Returns to Talladega” Featurette
    • Bonus Race Footage
    • “Walker & Texas Ranger” Featurette
    • Ricky and Cal’s Commercials and Public Service Announcements
    • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this 20th anniversary physical media 4K release of the motion picture.

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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad is coming to 4K this July

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Cover of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray of 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad,' featuring Sinbad, a woman, and various mythical creatures like a dragon and a giant bird.
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The 1958 classic swashbuckler fantasy film “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Nathan Juran directed the movie. The legendary Ray Harryhausen created the visual effects, wrote the story (uncredited), and produced the film. It starred Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Richard Eyer, and Torin Thatcher.

The movie has been restored from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 matted aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and Mono sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (in HD) and include a digital copy via Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. The bonus material included is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • The Harryhausen Chronicles Documentary
  • Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects Experts Phil Tippett and Randall William Cook, Author Steven C. Smith and Arnold Kunert 
  • Remembering The 7th Voyage of Sinbad 
  • The Harryhausen Legacy
  • A Look Behind the Voyage
  • “This is Dynamation” Special Effects Featurette
  • Ray Harryhausen Interviewed by Director John Landis
  • The Music of Bernard Herrmann
  • “Sinbad May Have Been Bad, But He’s Been Good To Me” Music Video
  • Photo Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about this upcoming release.

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The 1983 animated film Fire and Ice on 4K SteelBook

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Cover art for the animated film 'Fire and Ice' featuring characters in a fantasy landscape, with a strong warrior holding a weapon, a woman beside him, and other figures in the background, showcasing a dramatic clash between fire and ice themes.
4K SteelBook slipcover (front)
A powerful warrior stands atop a rocky outcrop, holding an axe, with a dramatic sky in the background. A woman and a blond man are crouched beside him, while defeated foes lie at their feet.
4K SteelBook (front)

The 1983 animated film “Fire and Ice“ will get an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on June 30th via Blue Underground, distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.

The movie was directed and co-created by Ralph Bakshi. Bakhshi is known for his unique hand-drawn animation, which he also brought to the audiences in animated cult classics “Fritz the Cat” (1972), “Wizards” (1977), and “The Lord of the Rings” (1978).

This has received a new 4K restoration, scanned in 16-bit from the original negative. The exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will come as a 3-disc set. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo sound.

This 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further below) is exclusive to the distributor’s MVD Shop.

An illustration featuring two characters embracing against a blue background on the left, and on the right, a scene depicting a muscular warrior with a weapon standing on a rocky terrain surrounded by other characters in a dramatic, colorful setting.
An open DVD case showcasing detailed artwork of warriors in battle, with a focus on their fierce expressions and various weapons, including spears and shields.

The 3-disc set will include the following extras:

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) and Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Director Ralph Bakshi
  • NEW! The Art Of Fire And Ice: The Frank Frazetta Legacy with Sara Frazetta
  • NEW! Frank Frazetta’s Fire And Ice with Robert Rodriguez
  • The Making Of Fire And Ice
  • Bakshi On Frazetta
  • Sean Hannon’s Diary Notes
  • Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • NEW! Poster & Still Galleries

Disc 3 (Compact Disc):

  • BONUS! FIRE AND ICE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by William Kraft

Further below, after the break, you can find a 4K UHD [2160p] trailer [on YouTube] for this new 4K restoration and the press announcement.

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The Evil Dead gets a 45th Anniversary 4K SteelBook

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Limited edition steelbook of Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead featuring the main character holding an axe, with two discs included and striking artwork of characters from the film.
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The original 1981 horror film “The Evil Dead” will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on July 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

The movie was written & directed by Sam Raimi. It starred Bruce Campbell. The supporting cast included Ellen Sandweiss, Hal Delrich, Betsy Baker, and Sarah York.

This release boasts a 4K UHD presentation in its original (intended) 1.33:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), along with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 (2-channel) surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack,” with the Blu-ray Disc included in 1080p HD, along with a digital code redeemable through Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 45th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder on Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update as soon as it becomes available. Bonus material set to be included on the Blu-ray with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell
  • Picture-in-Picture: Join Us! The Undying Legacy of The Evil Dead
  • One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
  • Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
  • At the Drive-In
  • Discovering Evil Dead
  • Make-Up Test
  • 4 TV Spots
  • Theatrical Trailer

EDITORIAL NOTE: Yes, this movie has previously been released back in 2018 by Lionsgate on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, it has since gone OOP (Out of Print) and sells for about 4 times its original price. This release will give fans a chance to own it for less in much better packaging. This time it will actually include supplemental materials and not just the audio commentary, as with the previous 2018 release.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming release.

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