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The 2006 Adam Sandler film Click comes to 4K in June

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray cover of the movie 'Click' featuring a smiling Adam Sandler holding a universal remote.
Commissions Earned

Frank Coraci directed the film, which starred Adam Sandler. It co-starred Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, Henry Winkler, David Hasselhoff, Julie Kavner, and Sean Astin.

The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and original theatrical DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Director Frank Coraci has approved this 4K. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material included on the release is listed below.

  • Special Features:
    • Cast and Crew Commentary
    • 7 Featurettes
    • 4 Deleted Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer

Adam Sandler film 50 First Dates comes to 4K in June

DVD cover for the movie '50 First Dates' featuring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore on a beach, with tropical scenery in the background.
Commissions Earned

Peter Segal directed the movie, which starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Its supporting cast included Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Allen Covert, Maya Rudolph, Lusia Strus, Amy Hill, and Dan Aykroyd.

The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and original theatrical DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Director Peter Segal has approved this 4K. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material included on the release is listed below.

  • Special Features:
    • Commentary with Drew Barrymore and Director Peter Segal
    • The Dating Scene: The Making of 50 First Dates Featurette
    • “Talkin’ Pidgin” Featurette
    • Comedy Central “Reel Comedy” Special
    • 5 Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
    • Blooper Reel
    • 3 Music Videos
    • Theatrical Trailer

The 1996 film Happy Gilmore on 4K in August

Commissions Earned

The 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on August 19th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber). Dennis Dugan directed the film. It starred Adam SandlerChristopher McDonaldJulie Bowen, and Carl Weathers. Additionally, it co-starred Frances BayBen StillerAllen CovertRobert SmigelRichard Kiel, and Bob Barker.

The movie has received a new master from a 6K scan of the EK original negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. Audio will be in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly & The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly & The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
  • 6 Deleted Scenes (18:36)
  • Outtakes (5:07)
  • Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)

The 1993 film Coneheads comes to 4K in August

Commissions Earned

The 1993 film “Coneheads” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on August 19th via KL Studio Classics. Steve Barron directed the movie. It starred Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Michelle BurkeAdam SandlerChris Farley, and David Spade. Additionally, it co-starred Laraine NewmanGarrett MorrisPhil HartmanTim MeadowsKevin NealonJan Hooks, and Jon Lovitz.

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 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100. The tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround 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.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included on the release(s) are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Director Steve Barron and Film Historian Michael Felsher

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Director Steve Barron and Film Historian Michael Felsher
  • Consuming Mass Quantities: An Interview with Actress Michelle Burke
  • A Garthok Narfled: An Interview with Monster Creator Phil Tippett
  • Vintage EPK
  • Extended Vintage Interview Clips with Dan Akyroyd, Jane Curtin, Michelle Burke, Lorne Michaels, and Steve Barron
  • BTS Footage
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots

Adam Sandler film Billy Madison on 4K in July

Commissions Earned

The 1995 comedy Billy Madison starring Adam Sandler comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 29th via KL Studio Classics. Tamra Davis directed the film, which Adam Sandler co-wrote and produced. The movie co-starred Darren McGavinBridgette Wilson-SamprasBradley WhitfordChris FarleyNorm MacDonaldJosh MostelSteve Buscemi, and Robert Smigel.

The movie has received a new master from a new 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 form of high dynamic range. Audio will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo configurations. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, customers can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

DISC 1 (4K UHD):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
  • Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis

DISC 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
  • Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis
  • Deleted Scenes (32:58)
  • Outakes (3:44)
  • Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)

Criterion brings Punch-Drunk Love to 4K in February

Commissions Earned

The 2002 film “Punch-Drunk Love” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 4th via The Criterion Collection. The film was written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It starred Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzmán, and Mary Lynn Rajskub. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Paul Thomas Anderson. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. This 4K release will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Blossoms & Blood, a short 2002 piece by Anderson featuring Adam Sandler and Emily Watson, along with music by Jon Brion
  • Interview with Brion
  • Program featuring behind-the-scenes footage of a recording session for the film’s soundtrack
  • Conversation between curators Michael Connor and Lia Gangitano about the art of Jeremy Blake, used in the film
  • Additional artwork by Blake
  • Cannes Film Festival press conference from 2002
  • NBC News interview from 2000 with David Phillips, the “pudding guy”
  • Twelve Scopitones
  • Deleted scenes
  • Mattress Man commercial
  • Trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by filmmaker, author, and artist Miranda July
  • Cover by Dustin Stanton

Uncut Gems on 4K and Blu-ray via Criterion November

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The 2019 Safdie Brothers film “Uncut Gems” is officially getting both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc releases on November 23rd via The Criterion Collection. The film, co-directed & co-written by Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie, starred Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Idina Menzel, Julia Fox, Eric Bogosian, Judd Hirsch, Kevin Garnett, and The Weeknd.

This has received a new 4K scan [transfer] that was approved by the filmmakers (Josh and Benny Safdie). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray set will come as a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can now find both The Criterion Collection 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray releases of the film available for preorder over at Amazon. The full details about the release and bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

  • 4K digital transfer, approved by writer-directors Josh and Benny Safdie, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack on the 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions
  • In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
  • Audio commentary from 2019 featuring the Safdies, writer and editor Ronald Bronstein, and producer Sebastian Bear-McClard
  • New interviews with cinematographer Darius Khondji, costume designer Miyako Bellizzi, production designer Sam Lisenco, and casting director Jennifer Venditti
  • Documentaries from 2019 and 2020 on the making of the film and soundtrack
  • Screen test featuring actors Adam Sandler and Julia Fox
  • Goldman v Silverman, a 2020 short film by the Safdies, featuring Sandler and Benny Safdie
  • “Question & Answer,” a 2020 short film featuring the Safdies, Sandler, actor Jason Bateman, and comedy writer Megan Amram
  • Audition tapes
  • Deleted and extended scenes, including a full performance of “The Morning” by The Weeknd
  • Trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by film critic J. Hoberman and, for the 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions, a 2020 discussion of the film by the editorial staff of Jewish Currents magazine
  • Cover photography by Inez & Vinoodh

The Longest Yard 2005 remake on Blu-ray in September

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The 2005 remake of the film The Longest Yard starring Adam Sandler will be making its debut to the Blu-ray Disc format on September 21st via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Peter Segal, co-starred Chris Rock, Nelly, Michael Irvin, Terry Crews, Tracy Morgan, Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, David Patrick Kelly, William Fichtner, and the late Burt Reynolds.

As mentioned, this will be the very first time this film has been available in Blu-ray format. The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray listed for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • First Down and Twenty-Five to Life
  • The Care & Feeding of Pro Athletes
  • Lights, Camera, Touchdown!
  • Extra Points with Commentary by Peter Segal
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Peter Segal
  • Music Video: “Errtime” by Nelly
  • Here Comes the Boom
  • Fumbles and Stumbles

Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler on Blu-ray March

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The 2019 film Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 10th, via Lionsgate. The film, directed by the Safdie brothers (Benny SafdieJosh Safdie) co-stars LaKeith Stanfield, Idina Menzel, Julia Fox, Judd Hirsch, Eric Bogosian, The Weeknd, and Kevin Garnett. This film, during its theatrical run, received a lot of buzz from the critics but it didn’t receive any Academy Award nominations. However, at the time of writing, this carries a “Certified Fresh” rating over at Rotten Tomatoes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with a DVD and a digital code (copy) of the film included. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The only bonus material set to be included on the release is listed below.

  • “Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems” Featurette

Further below, after the break, you can find more official information about the upcoming home video releases of this film.

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