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The 1980 film Terror Train will arrive on 4K in May

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Cover of the movie 'Terror Train' featuring a stylized clown holding a knife, a train in the background, and the tagline about Sigma Phi. The cover prominently displays '4K Ultra HD' and features Jamie Lee Curtis's name.

The 1980 slasher horror “Terror Train” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber].

Roger Spottiswoode directed the film, best known for also directing “The 6th Day” (2000). This movie starred Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, Hart Bochner, David Copperfield, Vanity, Sandee Currie, and D.D. Winters.

This has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, a form of high dynamic range, and lossless sound. The format(s) and configuration(s) for audio have not yet been detailed.

You cannot yet preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray at Amazon or other retailers. So, stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website.

These bonus materials will be included with this release.

  • Audio Commentary by Paul Corupe of Canuxploitation.com and Film Historian Jason Pichonsky
  • Audio Commentary by Film Historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
  • Interviews with Director Roger Spottiswoode and Screenwriter Judith Rascoe
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1953 Western Shane is coming to 4K in July

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The 1959 Western “Shane” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via KL Studio Classics. George Stevens directed the film. It starred Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Jack Palance, Van Heflin, Ben Johnson, Brandon De Wilde, and Edgar Buchanan. A Special Edition Blu-ray will also be available on July 15th via Kino Lorber as well.

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. It features a 1.37:1 aspect ratio. The presentation includes Dolby Vision or HDR10 high dynamic range. It also provides lossless Mono sound, all on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The tech specs for the Blu-ray Special Edition include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio and lossless Mono audio, on a BD-50 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode, Writer of the Forthcoming Monograph, Shane, a Reel West Series Book from the University of New Mexico Press
  • Audio Commentary by George Stevens Jr. (Production Assistant and Son of the Late Director/Producer George Stevens) and Associate Producer Ivan Moffat

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode, Writer of the Forthcoming Monograph, Shane, a Reel West Series Book from the University of New Mexico Press
  • Audio Commentary by George Stevens Jr. (Production Assistant and Son of the Late Director/Producer George Stevens) and Associate Producer Ivan Moffat
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1974 film The Sugarland Express on 4K in November

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The 1974 film “The Sugarland Express” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 12th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, the theatrical directorial debut from Steven Spielberg, starred Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, and William Atherton.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy.

UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and also at online retailer GRUV. The following bonus material will be included with this 4K release.

  • From Vault to Screen: The Art of Restoring Universal’s Cinematic Legacy

Clint Eastwood in “Hang ‘Em High” 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray December

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The 1968 Western “Hang ‘Em High“ starring Clint Eastwood is getting a “50th Anniversary Edition” release on Blu-ray Disc come December 11th via Shout! Factory on their “Shout Select” label. The film, directed by Ted Post, co-starred Inger Stevens, Ed Begley, Pat Hingle, Bruce Dern, Dennis Hopper, and L.Q. Jones. Tech specs and bonus materials have not yet been detailed but they have teased they will be announcing them later. UPDATE: This is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon.

It is also available for pre-order directly over at Shout! Factory – where you’ll get it 2 weeks early if you order. Stay tuned for further updates regarding this highly anticipated upcoming release. Let’s hope they give it a new transfer or perhaps restoration.