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1984 film Starman on 4K SteelBook in May
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The 1984 film “Starman” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 27th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. John Carpenter directed the film, which starred Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, and Richard Jaeckel.
NOTE: This movie already debuted on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. It was included in the 2024 “Columbia Classics: 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 4” box set. This will mark the first time it has been available as an individual release in the 4K physical media format.
The movie has received a restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range. It will contain Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. It will also feature a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included in this release are listed below.
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Actor Jeff Bridges
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind-the-Scenes Time Lapses
- They Came from Hollywood: Revisiting Starman Featurette
- Making-Of Featurette
- Music Video
- Still Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
The Untouchables – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review
1987 film The Untouchables comes to 4K in May
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The 1987 film adaptation of “The Untouchables” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 31st via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Brian De Palma, starred Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith, and Andy Garcia.
UPDATE: The release has now been officially announced. Tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.
The release will not include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, only a 4K UHD Blu-ray and a digital code (copy) of the film. There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition SteelBook release (pictured a bit below), coming on May 31st as well. You can find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray and the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook both available for preorder now over at Amazon.
The bonus materials set to be included with the release [on the 4K disc] are listed below.
- The Script, The Cast
- Production Stories
- Re-Inventing the Genre
- The Classic
- Original Featurette: “The Men”
- Theatrical Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the 4K home video releases of the film.
