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The 2012 film End of Watch comes to 4K in January
Commissions Earned
The 2012 film “End of Watch“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on January 20th via Shout! Studios. David Ayer directed, produced, and wrote the movie. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, David Harbour, Natalie Martinez, Frank Grillo, and America Ferrera. It’s certainly worth noting that, still to this day, the movie carries a “Certified Fresh” rating based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.
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). The audio format(s) have yet to be announced, but stay tuned for an update. I’ve even gone as far as to reach out to the director, but I’ll also try asking Shout! Studios. This will be a 2-disc set and come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below.
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Director David Ayer
- Deleted Scenes
- 5 Featurettes:
- Fate with a Badge
- In the Streets
- Women on Watch
- Watch Your Six
- Honors
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off on Blu-ray in December
Commissions Earned
The complete limited series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 2nd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The TV series was originally available streaming on Netflix. It was co-created by BenDavid Grabinski and the creator of the “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novels, Bryan Lee O’Malley. It’s certainly worth noting that Edgar Wright served as an executive producer on the series. The animated series featured the voices of Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Allison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, and Mae Whitman.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.
The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer MovieZyng. The only bonus material set to be included with the release is audio commentary, listed below.
- Commentaries by Creators and Executive Producers Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski
Lastly, as always, I’ve included a citation of my first mention of this news on social media. Since some people like to try to act like I didn’t previously report it, and to say it’s “no longer news.” That’s their theory, not mine. It’s obviously news. December is a ways off.
Read moreCoraline and ParaNorman on 4K this December
The Laika company‘s stop-motion animated films “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in both standard and SteelBook forms on December 13th via Shout! Factory. The films are briefly individually highlighted below.
“Coraline” from 2009 was directed by Henry Selick, best known for also directing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993). Selick adapted the screenplay from a book written by Neil Gaiman. The film featured the voice talents of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Ian McShane, and Keith David. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.
“ParaNorman” from 2012 was co-directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell. Chris Butler also wrote the screenplay. The film featured the voice talents of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin, Alex Borstein, and John Goodman. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.
Both of these 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that they each will also include their Blu-ray Disc counterpart. The bonus materials will include all of the previous Blu-ray extras from the latest editions as well as a booklet [for each]. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks (pictured further above) each feature new hand-drawn artwork.
UPDATES: You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray standard versions of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” available for preorder over at Best Buy (pictured below).
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks for “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” are available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy. You can also order them directly via the Shout Factory! online store. Also, regarding these 4K releases, it’s now officially been stated:
“Supervised by LAIKA’s visionary filmmaking team, these dazzling 4K remasters feature HDR and Dolby Vision plus Dolby Atmos for the ultimate entertainment experience.”
“Coraline and ParaNorman were painstakingly remastered by the team at LAIKA, led by LAIKA CEO (and Kubo and the Two Strings Director) Travis Knight, and Visual Effects Supervisor Steve Emerson, who pored over each film shot-by-shot, paying close attention to every last detail and color to present these groundbreaking films in the most dynamic format.
The use of Dolby Vision has made these films look more spectacular than ever before, with vivid colors and exacting picture quality, and with highlights brighter and essential dark elements darker, unleashing the full potential of HDR technology. The films were also mixed in Dolby Atmos spatial audio, bringing out more details and clarity in the sound, resulting in an even more immersive experience for fans.”
The bonus materials set to be included with these releases are detailed further below, after the break where you can find the full official announcement.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on 4K UHD Blu-ray in July
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According to retailers, the 2010 film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 6th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, based on the “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novels, was directed by Edgar Wright and starred Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman, Ellen Wong, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Brie Larson, Mae Whitman, Brandon Routh, and Chris Evans.
UPDATE: The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-100 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film.
You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray listed to preorder over at Amazon. There will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusive to retailer Best Buy (pictured below) which is now available for preorder.
The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- 4 Feature Commentaries
- Deleted Scenes
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the Bloopers
- The Making of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
- You Too Can Be Se Bob-Omb
- Music Featurette & Music Videos
- Alternative Footage
- Adult Swim: Scott Pilgrim vs. the Animation
- Pre-production Footage
- And Much More!
Paul Feig film “A Simple Favor” on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in December
The 2018 film “A Simple Favor” starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on December 18th via Lionsgate. The film was directed by Paul Feig and is based on the novel written by Darcey Bell. The film has received much critical acclaim, and in fact is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.
Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with both Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of High Dynamic Range and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include 1080p video in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio and the same Dolby TrueHD 7.1 sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray included, the Blu-ray getting a DVD included, and a Digital Copy of the film included on each. The PRE-ORDER listings for the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are both now available over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on both versions are listed below.
- 3 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- 8 Featurettes
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
- Flash Mob
Below, after the break, you can find the official announcement for these releases.
