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Inglourious Basterds – Special Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
The Andromeda Strain is coming to 4K in May
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The 1971 film “The Andromeda Strain” will be released via Arrow Video on 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 13th. This will be a limited edition release. The film, directed by Robert Wise, was based on the novel written by Michael Crichton. It starred Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olsen, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly, George Mitchell, Ramon Bieri, and Kermit Murdock.
The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative, by Arrow Films. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio mono sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Arrow’s website. The bonus materials included with the 4K release are listed below.
- Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman
- A New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim Newman
- The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding
- A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael Crichton
- Cinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding
- Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots
- Image gallery
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing by Peter Tonguette and select archive material
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley
The Invasion – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
1996 film The Long Kiss Goodnight on 4K in April
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The 1996 film “The Long Kiss Goodnight” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 8th via Arrow Video. This release will come as a limited edition set. The film was directed by Renny Harlin and written by Shane Black. It starred Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, David Morse, and Brian Cox.
This features a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative approved by director Renny Harlin. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) with Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround, and lossless 2.0 stereo sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website.
The 2-disc set will include a Blu-ray with bonus materials. The physical extras and bonus materials set to be included in this release are listed below.
Physical Extras:
- Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Clem Bastow, Richard Kadrey, Maura McHugh, and Priscilla Page
- Seasonal postcard
- Thin Ice sticker
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Walter Chaw
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics Drusilla Adeline and Joshua Conkel, co-hosts of the Bloodhaus podcast
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Symphony of Destruction, a new interview with stunt co-ordinator Steve Davidson
- Long Live the New Flesh, a new interview with make-up artist Gordon J. Smith
- Girl Interrupted, a new interview with actress Yvonne Zima
- Amnesia Chick, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson
- The Mirror Crack’d, a new visual essay by critic and filmmaker Howard S. Berger
- A Woman’s World, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- Deleted scenes
- Archive promotional interviews with director Renny Harlin and stars Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson and Craig Bierko
- Making Of, an archive promotional featurette
- Behind the Scenes, archive EPK footage from the filming of The Long Kiss Goodnight
Desperado is getting a standard 4K in March
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The 1995 film “Desperado” will get an standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on March 25th via Arrow Video. The film was written & directed by Robert Rodriguez. It starred Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Quentin Tarantino, and Danny Trejo.
The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Sony Pictures. The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and 2.0 Stereo sound.
NOTE: This is not the first time the film has been available on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. It was previously released included in a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. It was also part of a Blu-ray box set with “The Mexico Trilogy” in August of 2024.
You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Audio commentary by writer-director Robert Rodriguez
- Lean and Mean, an interview with writer-director Robert Rodriguez
- Shoot Like Crazy, an interview with producer Bill Borden
- Kill Count, an interview with stunt coordinator Steve Davison
- Lock and Load, an interview with special effects coordinator Bob Shelley
- Game Changer, an appreciation by filmmaker Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption)
- Ten More Minutes: Anatomy of a Shootout, an archive featurette narrated by Rodriguez
- Textless opening (“Morena de mi Corazón”)
- Theatrical trailers
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
Demolition Man – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Review
The 1999 film Deep Blue Sea is coming to 4K in March
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The 1999 film “Deep Blue Sea” will be released on March 18th via Arrow Video on 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and also Blu-ray Disc Limited Edition. Renny Harlin directed the film. This movie starred Samuel L. Jackson, Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, Jacqueline McKenzie, Michael Rapaport, Stellan Skarsgård, LL Cool J, Aida Turturro, Cristos, and Ronny Cox.
The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films approved by director Renny Harlin. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition (pictured below) and the Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with these limited edition releases are listed below.
- Brand new audio commentary by screenwriter Duncan Kennedy
- Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker and critic Rebekah McKendry
- Archive audio commentary by director Renny Harlin and star Samuel L. Jackson
- From the Frying Pan… into the Studio Tank, a new interview with production designer William Sandell
- Beneath the Surface, a new visual essay by film critic Trace Thurman
- When Sharks Attack: The Making of Deep Blue Sea, an archive featurette
- The Sharks of the Deep Blue Sea, an archive featurette
- Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by director Renny Harlin
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
- 60-page perfect bound collector’s book containing new writing by film critics Josh Hurtado, Jennie Kermode, and Murray Leeder, plus previously unseen production art and designs
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
- Postcards from Aquatica
Inglourious Bastards gets limited edition 4K in January
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The 2009 film “Inglourious Bastards” will get a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc release on January 14th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Quentin Tarantino, starred Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, B.J. Novak, Daniel Brühl, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, and Mélanie Laurent.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The release will come with a good amount of physical extras which are listed and shown below.
- Limited edition “Operation Kino” packaging with new art by Dare Creative
- 60-page “Films & Filmmakers” collector’s book with writing by film critics Dennis Cozzalio and Bill Ryan
- Double-sided fold-out poster
- Replica Nation’s Pride Premiere programme booklet
- La Louisianne beermat
- 3 postcard sized double-sided art cards
- Strudel recipe card
- Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Dare Creative
The bonus materials included with these limited edition releases are listed below.
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic and author Tim Lucas
- What Would Sally Do? A new interview with editor Fred Raskin
- Blood Fiction, a new interview with special make-up effects supervisor Greg Nicotero
- Doomstruck, a new interview with actor Omar Doom
- Making it Right, a new visual essay by film critic Walter Chaw, author of A Walter Hill Film
- Film History on Fire, a new visual essay by film scholar Pamela Hutchinson, author of BFI Film Classics Pandora’s Box
- Filmmaking in Occupied France, a new interview with film scholar Christine Leteux, author of Continental Films: French Cinema Under German Control
- Extended and alternate scenes
- Nation’s Pride
- The Making of Nation’s Pride, an archival featurette
- Roundtable Discussion, an archival interview with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell
- The Original Inglorious Bastards, archival featurette
- A Conversation with Rod Taylor, archival featurette
- Rod Taylor on Victoria Bitter, archival featurette
- Quentin Tarantino’s Camera Angel, archival featurette
- Hi Sallys, archival featurette
- Film Poster Gallery Tour with Elvis Mitchell, archival featurette
- Trailers