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

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DVD cover for the movie '50 First Dates' featuring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore on a beach, with tropical scenery in the background.
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The 2004 romantic comedy “50 First Dates“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 23rd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

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

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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 Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Carl Weathers. Additionally, it co-starred Frances Bay, Ben Stiller, Allen Covert, Robert Smigel, Richard 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)