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28 Days Later is coming to 4K SteelBook in September

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Steelbook packaging of the movie '28 Days Later' featuring a red cover, a DVD disc, and artwork of iconic London landmarks.
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The 2002 film “28 Days Later” is officially finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 1st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Danny Boyle directed the film, written by Alex Garland. It starred Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, and Brendan Gleeson.

The movie has received a new 4K presentation, approved by director Danny Boyle. Here’s a bit of info about that.

To fully capture and correctly present the unique visuals of this movie for its 4K High Dynamic Range debut, the assembled original source video was used along with the section from original camera negative as used in the original theatrical release. These elements were then color corrected to take full advantage of the wider available color gamut. The picture and Atmos mix were approved by Danny Boyle.

The 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) form of high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below.

  • Commentary by Director Danny Boyle and Screenwriter Alex Garland
  • Deleted Scenes and Alternate Endings with Optional Commentary
  • Pure Rage: The Making of 28 Days Later Featurette
  • Jacknife Lee Music Video
  • Animated Storyboards
  • Still Photo Galleries
  • Theatrical Teaser and Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full official announcement about this upcoming release.

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The 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven on 4K in May

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The 2005 film “Kingdom of Heaven” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 27th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Ridley Scott directed and produced the film. This movie will be presented in its Director’s Cut Roadshow (194-minute) version and the Director’s Cut (190 minutes). The film starred Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Michael Sheen, and Liam Neeson.

The movie, in its two Director’s Cut variations, has been restored and remastered. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation (for both versions) in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will also feature Dolby Atmos sound for both versions. The 3-disc release will come as a “combo pack.” It includes a Blu-ray Disc counterpart. There’s also an additional Blu-ray for bonus materials. You can find a glimpse at the artwork, packaging, and discs below.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Walmart. The contents and bonus materials included with this set are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
  • Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
  • Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
  • 2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
  • The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only)

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
  • Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
  • Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
  • 2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
  • The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only) 

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

  • The Path to Redemption
  • Sound Design Suite
  • Visual Effects Breakdowns
  • Press Junket Walkthrough
  • World Premieres
  • Special Shoot Gallery
  • Poster Explorations
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary
  • Orlando Bloom “The Adventure of a Lifetime”
  • Additional Featurettes and Much More

The full press release announcing this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook can be found below after the break.

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Joker Folie a Deux on 4K and Blu-ray in December

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The 2024 film “Joker: Folie à Deux” is officially set for release on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on December 17th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Todd Phillips, stars Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Zazie Beetz.

The tech specs for the 4K releases include a 2160p video presentation in a variable of the 2.20:1 and 1.90:1 aspect ratios with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.20:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. 4K and Blu-ray releases will each include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere. The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), and Blu-ray are available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Everything Must Go (4 Part Longform Documentary)
    • Can I Have A Cigarette?
    • Finding Lee
    • A Hundred Films In One
    • King of Nothing
  • The Character Of Music
  • Live! With The Joker
  • Colors Of Madness
  • Crafted With Class

The Banshees of Inisherin on Blu-ray in December

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The 2022 film “The Banshees of Inisherin” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 20th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney).  The film, written and directed by Martin McDonagh, stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan.  It is most certainly worth noting that this film is, at the time of writing, overwhelmingly “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailers Best Buy and Walmart.  The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

Featurette

  • Creating The Banshees of Inisherin – Go into the inimitable mind of director-writer Martin McDonagh as he delves into The Banshees of Inisherin, from story inception and reunion of its gifted actors, to searching the islands of Ireland for the perfect, evocative locations.

Deleted Scenes

  • Chasing Colm
  • Colm Can’t Compose
  • Parents’ Grave and Peadar
  • Siobhan Crying Too Loud
  • Stoic Equals Boring

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement about the home video releases.

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Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise on 4K in July

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The 2014 science fiction film “Edge of Tomorrow“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 5th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Doug Liman, co-written by Christopher McQuarrie, and based on the novel “All You Need is Kill” by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, starred Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, and the late Bill Paxton.

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 with Dolby Atmos and the original theatrical DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart and a digital code (copy) included.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Operation Downfall – Adrenaline Cut 
  • Storming The Beach 
  • Weapons Of The Future 
  • Creatures Not Of This World 
  • On The Edge With Doug Liman 
  • Deleted Scenes

It’s also worth noting that retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release of the film (pictured below) which is now available for preorder.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the upcoming 4K physical and digital releases of the film.

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