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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest comes to 4K
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The 1975 film adaptation of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Milos Forman directed the film based on the novel by Ken Kesey. It starred Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Sydney Lassick, Scatman Crothers, William Redfield, and Will Sampson. This motion picture is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray feature a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by HDR10, and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 Mono sound. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV.
The bonus materials set to be included on this release are listed below.
- Conversations on Cuckoo:
- Group Therapy
- Moviemaking Memories
- Completely Cuckoo Featurette
- Deleted Scenes
NOTE: The 2008 and 2010 Blu-ray releases of the movie only featured AC3 Dolby Digital 5.1 lossy audio mixes. So, there has never been an HD release on home video that contained a lossless audio mix aside from that. That means that this will be the very first time you can hear the movie in true lossless 5.1 surround and the first time you can hear the original 2.0 mono, since DVD, and also in a lossless format. Also, the movie was incorrectly framed in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio instead of its intended 1.85:1 aspect. This will be the first time it’s been presented in that aspect ratio in HD or higher resolution.
In terms of bonus materials, it seems that this 4K release might not include some of the extras featuring Michael Douglas that were exclusively on the 2010 Blu-ray box set. It also appears that it may not include the original audio commentary with the film’s director, Milos Forman, and Producers, Michael Douglas & Saul Zaentz. That audio commentary was featured on the original 2008 Blu-ray and 2010 Blu-ray set.
Stay tuned for an update on this once Warner makes an official announcement for full clarity regarding the bonus materials. I’m going, right now, by what the back of the package art [HERE & HERE] shows. Perhaps they’ve yet again changed the names of the bonus materials, but kept the “Completely Cuckoo” featurette found on both releases.
Nobody 2 is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in October
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The 2025 film “Nobody 2” is slated for 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release on October 7th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Timo Tjahjanto directed the movie. It stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, RZA, John Ortiz, Sharon Stone, and Colin Hanks. It’s worth noting this movie is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audiences) at Rotten Tomatoes.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, and featuring Dolby Atmos, on a BD-66 disc. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both releases will feature a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available to preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with these releases are listed below.
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
Additionally, a “Nobody 2-Movie Collection“ will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 7th (pictured below). It is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV.
Back to the Future celebrates 40th anniversary
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The “Back to the Future” trilogy and franchise will celebrate its 40th anniversary with new 4K UHD Blu-ray releases on November 4th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This will include a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) for each film, as well as a 4K UHD Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Trilogy, and a very limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook 40th Anniversary Trilogy Giftset. That giftset (pictured further below) will be an exclusive at the retailer Amazon.
UPDATED: The release dates have been changed from October to November 4th. This new release date applies to all 40th anniversary edition releases.
Below you can find the artwork for the standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K set and giftset.
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The tech specs for the releases include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc, for each film. The 40th anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks, standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray, and the 4K SteelBook giftset will all come as “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included, as well as digital copies compatible with Movies Anywhere.
You can now find the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks for “Back to the Future,” “Back to the Future: Part II,” and “Back to the Future: Part III“ now available for preorder at Amazon. The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy release is also available for preorder at Amazon. As far as the Amazon exclusive 40th Anniversary Trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Giftset, it has a listing, but it’s currently unavailable for preorder. It might have sold out, to be honest with you, as it was available earlier this morning. Stay tuned for an update on that.
The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the first film, the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy, and giftset will all feature some new bonus materials exclusive to these releases. Those are listed below, along with the previous extras. NOTE: The all-new extras will not be included with the individual 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases of the film’s sequels, only the first film and trilogy.
All-New Bonus Materials:
- 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future: Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
- Back to Hill Valley: Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
- Untold Stories of Back to the Future: Journey Back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
- TCM Classic Film Festival Panel: Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40th Anniversary premiere.
- A Mystery in History: Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.
Plus Archival Extras (for the trilogy):
- Tales from the Future 6-Part Documentary
- Deleted Scenes
- 8 Archival Featurettes
- Audio Commentaries
- Back to the Future: The Musical Behind the Scenes
- And Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
- OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
- Back to the Future: The Rid
- Doc Brown Saves the World! Short Film
- And Much More!
The 2021 film Nobody on 4K SteelBook in July
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The 2021 film “Nobody” gets a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on July 29th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Ilya Naishuller directed the film. It starred Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Michael Ironside, RZA, and Christopher Lloyd.
EDITORIAL NOTE: This movie was released on the format back in 2021 in a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray. However, this is the first time that it has received a 4K SteelBook in North America.
The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of HDR and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. This 2-disc release does come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV. It’s not yet listed on Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update.
The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Deleted Scenes
- Just A Nobody
- Hutch Hits Hard
- Breaking Down The Action
- Feature Audio Commentaries
Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead on 4K
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The 1995 film “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray. It will also be available in a Special Edition Blu-ray. Both will be released on April 29th via KL Studio Classics. Gary Fleder directed the movie. It starred Andy Garcia, Christopher Walken, Christopher Lloyd, Gabrielle Anwar, Treat Williams, Steve Buscemi, Bill Nunn, and William Forsythe.
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 DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound, on a BD-50 disc.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly the 4K and Blu-ray Special Edition on Kino Lorber’s website. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The bonus materials to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.
4K UHD Blu-ray (Disc 1):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director Gary Fleder and Writer Scott Rosenberg
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Daniel Kremer
Blu-ray Disc (Disc 2):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director Gary Fleder and Writer Scott Rosenberg
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Daniel Kremer
- Things to Direct in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Director Gary Fleder (17:42)
- Things to Perform in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Actor Andy Garcia (19:21)
- Things to Write in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Screenwriter Scott Rosenberg (16:00)
- Things to Design in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with designer Nelson Coates (23:21)
- Production Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
Addams Family Values is coming to 4K in October
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The 1993 film “Addams Family Values” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 29th via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starred Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Jimmy Workman, Carol Kane, Joan Cusack, Carel Struycken, David Krumholtz, Peter MacNicol, and Christine Baranski.
The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will include a digital copy. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.
1978 Jack Nicholson film Goin’ South on 4K in August
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The 1978 western/comedy “Goin’ South” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on August 27th via Vinegar Syndrome‘s sub-label Cinématographe. The film, directed by & starring Jack Nicholson, co-starred Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Veronica Cartwright, Richard Bradford, Danny DeVito, Ed Begley Jr., and Lin Shaye.
This comes from a new 4K restoration of its original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono lossless sound. The release is a 2-disc “combo pack” with a (Region A) Blu-ray Disc included. This retailer version of the 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. It’s certainly worth noting that a limited version of the 4K UHD Blu-ray (with slipcover) is already available to order directly via Vinegar Syndrome. The bonus materials included with the retailer version are listed below.
- NEW audio commentary with film critic Simon Abrams
- “Néstor Almendros: A Man with a Camera” — a new video essay by historian Samm Deighan
- “Jack of Three Trades: In Focus on Nicholson the Director” — a new video essay by historian Daniel Kremer
Further below, after the break, you can find a promotional trailer, showing the restoration, for this release on YouTube in 1080p HD.
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