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The Cell on 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition in January

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The 2000 film “The Cell” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc in limited edition sets on January 21st via Arrow Video. Directed by Tarsem Singh, the film starred Jennifer Lopez, Colton James, Dylan Baker, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Gerry Becker, Musetta Vander, Patrick Bauchau, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Vince Vaughn.

The movie has received new 4K restorations of the Theatrical Cut (107 minutes) and the Director’s Cut (109 minutes) by Arrow Films, approved by the director Tarsem Singh. 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 DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Both versions of the film (theatrical cut and director’s cut) will be included on the 4K disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The limited edition set contents and a list of bonus materials can be found below.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition contents
  • Includes bonus disc containing a previously unseen version of the film with alternate aspect ratio and alternate grading created by director of photography Paul Laufer
  • Illustrated collector’s book containing new writing on the film by critics Heather Drain, Marc Edward Heuck, Josh Hurtado, and Virat Nehru
  • Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Savieri

DISC 1 – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD)

  • Brand new audio commentary with film scholars Josh Nelson & Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • Brand new audio commentary with screenwriter Mark Protosevich & film critic Kay Lynch
  • Archive audio commentary with director Tarsem Singh
  • Archive audio commentary with director of photography Paul Laufer, production designer Tom Foden, makeup supervisor Michèle Burke, costume designer April Napier, visual effects supervisor Kevin Tod Haug, and composer Howard Shore
  • Projection of the Mind’s Eye, a new feature-length interview with director Tarsem Singh
  • Between Two Worlds, a new in-depth interview with director of photography Paul Laufer

DISC 2 – ALTERNATE VERSION & EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)

  • Previously unseen version of the Theatrical Cut of the film, presented in 1.78:1 aspect ratio with alternate grading, from a 2K master created by director of photography Paul Laufer
  • Paul Laufer Illuminates, a new interview about the alternate master of The Cell presented on this disc
  • Art is Where You Find It, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • The Costuming Auteur, a new visual essay by film critic Abby Bender
  • Style as Substance: Reflections on Tarsem, an archive featurette
  • Eight deleted/extended scenes with optional audio commentary by director Tarsem Singh
  • Six multi-angle archive visual effects vignettes
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Image gallery

Demolition Man gets 4K and new Blu-ray in December

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The 1993 film “Demolition Man” will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc limited edition sets on December 17th via Arrow Video. The film, directed by Marco Brambilla, starred Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt, Bob Gunton, and Denis Leary.

The movie has received a “brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Marco Brambilla.” 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 as well as the original DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited editions available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via the Arrow Video website.

The bonus materials set to be included in the 4K and Blu-ray limited edition sets are shown and listed below.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition contents
  • Brand new audio commentary by director Marco Brambilla and screenwriter Daniel Waters
  • Brand new audio commentary by film historian Mike White of the Projection Booth podcast
  • Archive audio commentary by Marco Brambilla and producer Joel Silver
  • Demolition Design, a new interview with production designer David L. Snyder
  • Cryo Action, a new interview with stunt coordinator Charles Percini
  • Biggs’ Body Shoppe, a new interview with special make-up effects artist Chris Biggs
  • Tacos and Hockey Pucks, a new interview with body effects set coordinator Jeff Farley
  • Somewhere Over the Rambo, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
  • 60-page perfect bound collector’s book featuring new writing by film critics Clem Bastow, William Bibbiani, Priscilla Page and Martyn Pedler
  • Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
  • 6 postcard sized artcards
  • ‘Three Seashells’ and ‘Edgar Friendly graffiti’ stickers
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley

Elvira Mistress of the Dark comes to 4K in November

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The 1988 film “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on November 12th via Arrow Video. The film, directed by James Signorelli, starred Cassandra Peterson, Phil Rubenstein, Larry Flash Jenkins, Tress MacNeille, Edie McClurg, William Morgan Sheppard, Raleigh Bond, Hugh Gillin, Kurt Fuller, Ira Heiden, Kris Kamm, Scott Morris, and Susan Kellermann.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with Uncompressed Linear PCM 2.0 Stereo sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition will physically include an illustrated booklet and a reversible sleeve (pictured below, minus the disc).

Below is a list of the bonus materials and physical extras to be included with the Limited Edition sets.

  • Introduction to the film by director James Signorelli
  • 2017 audio commentary with director James Signorelli, hosted by Fangoria editor emeritus Tony Timpone
  • 2017 audio commentary with Patterson Lundquist, www.elviramistressofthedark.com webmaster and judge of US TV show The Search for the Next Elvira
  • Archival audio commentary with actors Cassandra Peterson and Edie McClurg and writer John Paragon
  • Too Macabre – The Making of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark – 2018 version of this feature-length documentary on the making of the film, including interviews with various cast and crew and archival material
  • Recipe for Terror: The Creation of the Pot Monster – 2018 version of this featurette on the concept and design of the pot monster, as well as the film’s other SFX
  • Original storyboards
  • Extensive image galleries
  • Original US theatrical and teaser trailers
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Sam Irving, Kat Ellinger and Patterson Lundquist

2007 film The Invasion on 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2007 film “The Invasion” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc Limited Editions on November 12th via Arrow Video. The science fiction film, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, starred Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jackson Bond, Jeffrey Wright, and Veronica Cartwright.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions are now available for preorder at Amazon. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions available to preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The 4K and Blu-ray Limited Editions will physically include an illustrated booklet, a reversible sleeve, and a double-sided fold-out poster (4K version pictured below).

Below is a list of the bonus materials and physical extras to be included with the Limited Edition sets.

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Andrea Subisati and Alexandra West, co-hosts of The Faculty of Horror podcast
  • Body Snatchers and Beyond, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller Nicholas
  • That Bug That’s Going Around, a new visual essay exploring The Invasion as pandemic prophecy by film scholar Josh Nelson
  • We’ve Been Snatched Before, an archival featurette from 2007
  • The Invasion: A New Story, an archival featurette from 2007
  • The Invasion: On the Set, an archival featurette from 2007
  • The Invasion: Snatched, an archival featurette from 2007
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film critics William Bibbiani and Sally Christie
  • Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
  • Double-sided fold out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket

A Simple Plan comes to 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 1998 film “A Simple Plan” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc in Limited Editions on November 19th via Arrow Video. The film, directed by Sam Raimi, starred Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, and Gary Cole. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a new 4K remaster from the original negative, approved by director Sam Raimi. Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions are also available directly for preorder via Arrow Video’s website. The Limited Edition 4K and Blu-ray sets will include an illustrated collector’s booklet and reversible sleeve (4K version pictured below).

Below is a list of the bonus materials and physical extras to be included with the Limited Edition sets.

  • Brand new audio commentary by critics Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme
  • Brand new audio commentary by production designer Patrizia von Brandenstein with filmmaker Justin Beahm
  • Of Ice and Men, a newly filmed interview with cinematographer Alar Kivilo
  • Standing Her Ground, a newly filmed interview with actor Becky Ann Baker
  • Dead of Winter, a newly filmed interview with actor Chelcie Ross
  • On-set interviews with Paxton, Thornton, Fonda, Raimi, and producer Jim Jacks
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Bilge Ebiri and an excerpt from the book The Unseen Force: The Films of Sam Raimi by John Kenneth Muir

Trick ‘r Treat comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray in October

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The 2007 film “Trick ‘r Treat” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition set on October 29th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Michael Dougherty, starred Brian Cox, Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Lauren Lee Smith, Moneca Delain, Tahmoh Penikett, Brett Kelly, Britt McKillip, Samm Todd, and Leslie Bibb.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films, approved by writer-director Michael Dougherty. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound.

UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set available for preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. As mentioned, the 4K physical media release will come as a limited edition set, and include the following physical extras (pictured below).

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
  • Six postcard-sized artcards
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Becky Darke and Heather Wixson

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It’s certainly worth noting that there will also be an Arrow Store exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition set that features the original artwork for the poster. That exclusive 4K limited edition set is available for preorder directly from Arrow Video. The standard bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, with more extras to be confirmed later.

  • Archival audio commentary by Michael Dougherty, conceptual artist Breehn Burns, storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins and composer Douglas Pipes
  • Tales of Folklore & Fright, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty, Breehn Burns and Simeon Wilkins
  • Tales of Mischief & Mayhem: Filming Trick ‘r Treat, an archival interview with Michael Dougherty on the making of the film
  • Sounds of Shock & Superstition: Scoring Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Douglas Pipes
  • Tales of Dread & Despair: Releasing Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Rob Galluzzo of the Shock Waves podcast, exploring the film’s release and fandom
  • Season’s Greetings, a short film from 1996 directed by Michael Dougherty with optional director commentary
  • The Lore and Legends of Halloween, an archival featurette narrated by actor Brian Cox
  • School bus VFX comparison
  • Additional scenes
  • FEARnet promos
  • Sam O’Lantern
  • Storyboard and conceptual artwork gallery
  • Behind the scenes gallery
  • Monster Mash comic book set in the Trick ‘r Treat universe
  • Trailer

1995 film Desperado comes to 4K SteelBook in August

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The 1995 film “Desperado” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 27th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Robert Rodriguez, starred Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, and Quentin Tarantino. The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Sony Pictures. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless 2.0 Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Below is a glimpse at the packaging and contents for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.

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UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder directly from Arrow Video and at retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Limited Edition SteelBook packaging
  • 32-page collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Carlos Aguilar and Nicholas Clement
  • Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
  • Audio commentary by writer-director Robert Rodriguez
  • Lean and Mean, a newly filmed interview with Rodriguez
  • Shoot Like Crazy, a newly filmed interview with producer Bill Borden
  • Kill Count, a newly filmed interview with stunt coordinator Steve Davison
  • Lock and Load, a newly filmed interview with special effects coordinator Bob Shelley
  • Game Changer, a newly filmed 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

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It’s also worth noting that there will be a release of Robert Rodriguez‘s “Mexico Trilogy” as a 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray box set on the same day [8/27] via Arrow Video (pictured above). That includes the films “El Mariachi” (1992), “Desperado” (1995), and “Once Upon A Time in Mexico” (2003). Sadly, only the 1995 film “Desperado” will be presented in 4K resolution with the 1992 and 2003 films will only be receiving Blu-ray Disc treatment in 1080p HD video quality and uncompressed Stereo 2.0 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can find the “Mexico Trilogy” box set available for preorder directly via Arrow Video, on Amazon, and at retailer Walmart.

Guillermo del Toro film Crimson Peak on 4K in May

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The 2015 film “Crimson Peak” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition set on May 21st via Arrow Video. The film, directed & co-written by Guillermo del Toro, starred Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gorman, Leslie Hope, and Doug Jones.

The release will include some physical extras (pictured below): A double-sided, fold-out poster, four double-sided postcards, limited edition packaging designed by Crimson Peak concept artist Guy Davis, and a Limited edition 80-page, hard-bound book featuring writing by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an archival interview with Guillermo del Toro, and original conceptual design illustrations by artists Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition

The movie has received a presentation approved by the director. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS:X sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition set can now be found on Amazon for preorder. Bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio commentary by co-writer and director Guillermo del Toro
  • The House is Alive: Constructing Crimson Peak, a feature-length documentary with cast and crew interviews and extensive behind the scenes footage
  • Spanish language interview with Guillermo del Toro
  • The Gothic Corridor, The Scullery, The Red Clay Mines, The Limbo Fog Set; four featurettes exploring different aspects of Allerdale Hall
  • A Primer on Gothic Romance, the director and stars talk about the key traits of Gothic romance
  • The Light and Dark of Crimson Peak, the cast and crew talk about the film’s use of colour
  • Hand Tailored Gothic, a featurette on the film’s striking costumes
  • A Living Thing, a look at the design, modelling and construction of the Allerdale Hall sets
  • Beware of Crimson Peak, a walking tour around Allerdale Hall with Tom Hiddleston
  • Crimson Phantoms, a featurette on the film’s amazing ghosts
  • Kim Newman on Crimson Peak and the Tradition of Gothic Romance, an interview with the author and critic
  • Violence and Beauty in Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic Fairy Tale Films, a video essay by the writer Kat Ellinger
  • Deleted scenes
  • Image gallery
  • Original trailers and TV spots

The Warriors gets standard 4K and Blu-ray in March

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The 1979 film “The Warriors” will be getting standard edition releases on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 26th via Arrow Video. The film, directed by Walter Hill, starred Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Marcelino Sánchez, Terry Michos, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Roger Hill, David Patrick Kelly, and Lynne Thigpen.

The film will be presented in its theatrical form, in a “new remaster from the original camera negative supervised by Arrow Films and approved by director Walter Hill.” The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range along with Dolby Atmos, uncompressed Mono, and lossless Stereo sound options.

The standard releases on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray can be found available for preorder now at Amazon. The bonus material set to be included with these releases and physical extra is listed below.

  • Audio commentary by film critic Walter Chaw, author of A Walter Hill Film
  • War Stories, an interview with director Walter Hill
  • Whole Lotta Magic, a roundtable discussion in which filmmakers Josh Olson (A History of Violence), Lexi Alexander (Green Street Hooligans), and Robert D. Krzykowski (The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot) discuss their love of The Warriors and th
  • Battling Boundaries, an interview with editor Billy Weber
  • Gang Style, an interview with costume designer Bobbie Mannix
  • Armies of the Night, a look at costume designs and photographs from the archive of designer Bobbie Mannix
  • Sound of the Streets, an appreciation of composer Barry De Vorzon and the music of The Warriors by film historian Neil Brand
  • Isolated score option
  • Come Out to Play, a look at the iconic locations of the Warriors’ Coney Island home turf
  • The Beginning, an archival extra looking back on how The Warriors came to be, featuring interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill
  • Battleground, an archival extra in which director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna look back at the difficulties of shooting on location in New York City
  • The Way Home, an archival extra focusing on the look of film with contributions from director of photography Andrew Laszlo
  • The Phenomenon, an archival extra featuring director Walter Hill and the cast of The Warriors
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
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