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The 1996 film Sleepers is coming to 4K in April
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The 1996 film “Sleepers” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 21st via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.
Barry Levinson directed the movie and wrote the screenplay, based on the book by Lorenzo Carcaterra. It starred Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, and Brad Pitt. Its supporting cast included Minnie Driver, Bruno Kirby, Vittorio Gassman, Ron Eldard, Terry Kinney, Jonathan Tucker, and the late Brad Renfro.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound in either the original theatrical or a director-approved remix. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is available for preorder at GRUV. The bonus materials included with the release(s) are listed below.
- The Making of Sleepers: A Conversation with Barry Levinson
- Sleepers: The Art of Casting with Barry Levinson
The 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap on 4K in September
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The 1984 Mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 16th via The Criterion Collection. Rob Reiner directed the film. It starred Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer. It also co-starred Rob Reiner, Bruno Kirby, Tony Hendra, Ed Begley Jr., and Fran Drescher.
The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, approved by director Rob Reiner. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix and uncompressed Linear PCM 2.0 stereo. The tech specs for the Blu-ray Special Edition include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and PCM 2.0 stereo sound. The 4K UHD release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition are not yet available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update. You can, however, preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Three audio commentaries: one with actors Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer; one with Reiner, producer Karen Murphy, and editors Robert Leighton and Kent Beyda; and one with band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls
- New conversation between Reiner and actor Patton Oswalt
- The Cutting Room Floor, featuring outtakes, alternate takes, and abandoned subplots
- Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981)
- Trailers, promotional spots, media appearances, music videos, and commercials
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Alex Pappademas
- New cover by Dan Goldsworthy
The Godfather films individually on 4K in October
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“The Godfather” films, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, are getting individual 4K UHD Blu-ray releases in both standard (pictured above) and SteelBook forms on October 11th via Paramount Home Entertainment, according to retailers. This includes “The Godfather“ (1972) and its sequels “The Godfather: Part II“ and “The Godfather: Coda – The Death of Michael Corleone“ (1990/2020).
The first film starred Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, John Cazale, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Diane Keaton, Abe Vigoda, Talia Shire, and Al Martino. The second film starred Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Bruno Kirby, Gastone Moschin, Michael V. Gazzo, Lee Strasberg, Gianni Russo, Joe Spinell, and Abe Vigoda. The third film, recut in 2020 from the original version of “The Godfather: Part III” (1990), starred Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia, Talia Shire, Sofia Coppola, Briget Fonda, George Hamilton, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, and Raf Vallone.
You can find the standard and SteelBook versions of the films all available for preorder now over at Amazon. For the standard versions, just click their titles further above. You can find the SteelBooks below with their Amazon preorder links for each.
The releases will each come in the form of just the 4K UHD Blu-ray disc and a digital code (copy) of the film. No Blu-ray Disc counterparts will be included. I repeat, no Blu-rays will be included with these releases. The bonus materials will be only those included on the 4K discs. I’ll be updating this post later with a full rundown of those contents for each film [disc].
Finally, there will NOT be an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray release of “The Godfather: Part III” but you can find that, as a bonus disc, in the previously released trilogy sets on the format.
When Harry Met Sally… [30th Anniversary Edition] – Blu-ray Review
When Harry Met Sally… [30th Anniversary Edition] – Blu-ray Screenshots
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SOURCE: 2019 Blu-ray Disc release.
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4K restoration of “When Harry Met Sally” comes to Blu-ray Disc in January
A 4K restoration of the 1989 Rob Reiner directed romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally…” starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan is getting a Blu-ray Disc release on January 8th, 2019 as the “30th Anniversary Edition” via Shout Select (Shout! Factory). The film, which was written by Nora Ephron, co-starred Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky, and Michelle Nicastro.
As of today I can tell you the full details about this upcoming release. First off, as mentioned, it has received a new 4K scan and restoration. Below you’ll find a list of info regarding the release and bonus materials set to be included.
- NEW transfer restored from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
- NEW Scenes from a Friendship – interview with Rob Reiner and Billy Crystal
- Audio Commentary with Rob Reiner, Nora Ephron, And Billy Crystal
- Audio Commentary with Rob Reiner
- How Harry Met Sally Documentary
- Vintage Featurettes
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
- Music Video by Harry Connick Jr.
The release is available for pre-order over at Amazon and directly via the Shout! Factory Store. Below, after the break, you can find more info about this from the official announcement.
Rob Reiner’s “When Harry Met Sally” 30th Anniversary Blu-ray in January
The 1989 Rob Reiner directed romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally…” starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan is getting a “30th Anniversary Edition” Blu-ray Disc release on January 8th, 2019 via Shout Select (Shout! Factory). The film, written by Nora Ephron, co-starred Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky, and Michelle Nicastro. Tech specs for the release and bonus materials have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned for when they do. The release is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon and directly via the Shout! Factory Store.