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Dark City (Director’s Cut) – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
Cobra – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
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 McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford, Chris Farley, Norm MacDonald, Josh Mostel, Steve 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)
The 1978 film Convoy will arrive on 4K in July
Commissions Earned
The 1978 film “Convoy” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 22nd via KL Studio Classics. Sam Peckinpah directed the movie. It starred Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young, and Seymour Cassel.
The movie has received a new master by StudioCanal, from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, on a BD-100 disc. Audio on the 4K disc will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono. This will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, or you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell
- Audio Commentary by Sam Peckinpah Historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons and Nick Redman
- Audio Commentary by Peckinpah Scholar Mike Siegel
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Brand New HD Master by StudioCanal – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell
- Audio Commentary by Sam Peckinpah Historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons and Nick Redman
- Audio Commentary by Peckinpah Scholar Mike Siegel
- Sam’s Trucker Movie: 2013 Documentary – Revised in 2024 (70:44)
- The Lost Convoy: 2024 Video Essay by Mike Siegel
- Three Lost Scenes: Deleted Scenes Illustrated with Rare Photos (5:53)
- Injokes, Friends & Cameos: 2013 Featurette (6:05
- Trucker Notes from Norway: 2013 Interview with Norwegian Trucker Expert Anders Loefaldli (3:19)
- The Duck Trucks: 2024 Featurette (8:34)
- Promoting Convoy: International Posters & Lobby Cards (9:49)
- Convoy in Color: A Selection of 125 Color Stills (11:03)
- Filming Convoy 1: A Rare Selection of 360 Production Stills (10:32)
- Filming Convoy 2: A Rare Selection of 360 Production Stills (11:06)
- Filming Convoy 3: A Rare Selection of 360 Production Stills (11:18)
- Theatrical Trailer Widescreen (3:47)
- TV Spot (1:07)
- 6 Radio Spots (3:32)
The Andromeda Strain – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
Jaws gets 50th Anniversary 4K releases in June
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The 1975 film “Jaws” will get a “50th Anniversary Edition” 4K UHD Blu-ray release. Also, a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be released on June 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, a winner of a total of three Academy Awards (“Oscars”), starred Roy Scheider. It also starred Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton.
This 4K release will include the previous audio and video presentation found on the 4K UHD Blu-ray released in 2020. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range, on a BD-100 disc. It will also feature Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases come as a “combo pack.” They include their Blu-ray Disc counterpart. There is also a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere included with each.
Here’s a glimpse at the packaging for the 50th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook‘s artwork.
The “50th Anniversary” 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 50th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- NEW Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story. Steven Spielberg shares an authorized look inside the story of Jaws in this documentary. From Peter Benchley’s epic novel to Spielberg’s film, Jaws continues to influence pop culture, cinema, and shark conservation. With interviews from Hollywood’s most influential directors and shark scientists, the legend of Jaws is endless.
Previously released extras:
- The Making of Jaws
- The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws
- Jaws: The Restoration
- Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
- From the Set
- Original Theatrical Trailer
The 1993 film Wayne’s World 2 gets a 4K in May
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The 1993 film “Wayne’s World 2“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 27th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Stephen Surjik, starred Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. The cast also included Christopher Walken, Tia Carrere, and Chris Farley. It also featured Kim Basinger, Aerosmith, and Drew Barrymore. Furthermore, Charlton Heston, James Hong, and Heather Locklear appeared in the film.
The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo. It will be on a BD-100 disc. This release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon or preorder directly at Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the 4K release are listed below and sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio commentary with Director Stephen Surjik
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio commentary with Director Stephen Surjik
- Extreme Close-Up: Featurette (14:06)
- 6 US TV Spots
- 2 UK TV Spots
- Theatrical Trailer
1963 film Donovan’s Reef comes to 4K in April
Commissions Earned
The 1963 film “Donovan’s Reef” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 15th via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed by John Ford. It starred John Wayne, Lee Marvin, and Jack Warden. The film also featured Cesar Romero, Dorothy Lamour, and Elizabeth Allen. Additionally, Dick Foran, Marcel Dalio, Mike Mazurki, and Edgar Buchanan were part of the cast.
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 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and audio has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for an update regarding the audio. It will come on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
It’s also worth noting. There will be a Blu-ray Disc Special Edition released on April 15th. This will also be via KL Studio Classics. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. The Blu-ray Special Edition is not yet listed on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. Also, you can preorder directly either the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray Special Edition from Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, the Author of Searching for John Ford
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Dwayne Epstein, the Author of Lee Marvin: Point Blank
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, the Author of Searching for John Ford
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Dwayne Epstein, the Author of Lee Marvin: Point Blank
- The Growler Story: 1957 Short Film Directed by John Ford (21 Minutes)
- Theatrical Trailer