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2006 Joe Carnahan film Smokin’ Aces on 4K in May

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The 2006 film Smokin’ Aces is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 3rd, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment, according to retailers.  The film, written and directed by Joe Carnahan, starred Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Common, Andy Garcia, Alicia Keys, Ray Liotta, Ryan Reynolds, and Jeremy Piven.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS:X immersive sound on a BD-66 disc.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included as well as a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon.

Retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive “15th Anniversary Limited Edition” 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release of the film (pictured below) which you can now find available there for preorder.

The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Extended Scenes
  • Shoot ‘Em Up: Stunts & Effects
  • Cowboy Ending
  • The Lineup
  • The Big Gun
  • Feature Commentary with writer/director Joe Carnahan and Editor Robert Frazen
  • Feature Commentary with writer/director Joe Carnahan and Common, Christopher Holley, and Zack Cumer
  • And More!

Critically acclaimed film “The Hate U Give” on 4K and Blu-ray in January

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The 2018 critically acclaimed film “The Hate U Give” starring Amandla Stenberg is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on January 22nd, 2019 via Fox. This movie was absolutely loved by the critics, being “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes where (at time of writing) it carries a 97% rating. This is an adaptation of the novel (of the same title) written by Angie Thomas. The film was directed by George Tillman Jr. and features a supporting cast of Regina HallRussell Hornsby, Anthony Mackie, Issa Rae, CommonAlgee Smith, KJ Apa, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include 1080p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray, the Blu-ray getting a DVD, and each getting a Digital Copy of the film included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available to pre-order now over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on both releases are listed below.

  • Extended scenes:
    • Maverick and Seven Protecting Their Home
    • Uprising
    • Seven’s Graduation
  • Featurettes:
    • Starting a Conversation
    • The Talk
    • Code Switching
  • The Heart of Georgia
  • Thank U Georgia
  • Starr: Shine Your Light
  • Audio Commentary by George Tillman, Jr., Amandla Stenberg, Russell Hornsby, Angie Thomas and Craig Hayes

Further below, after the break, you can find the artwork for the Blu-ray and the official announcement regarding these upcoming releases.

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2018 CG animated film “Smallfoot” is coming to Blu-ray this December

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The 2018 CG animated film Smallfoot featuring the voices of Channing Tatum and James Corden is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 11th via Warner. The film, directed by Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason Reisig, also features the voices of Zendaya, Common, LeBron James, Danny DeVito, Gina Rodriguez, Yara Shahidi, Ely Henry, Jimmy Tatro, and Justin Roiland.

Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and Digital Copy of the film included. You can pre-order the Blu-ray over at Amazon. Below you can find a list of bonus materials set to be included on the Blu-ray release.

  • Yeti Set Go Sing-Along – Sing-Along, fun facts and much more!
  • “Super Soozie” Mini Movie – Custom animation featuring the yeti toddler, Soozie.
  • Migo in The Secret of the Yeti Stones – Featurette featuring Channing Tatum
  • Yeti or Not, Here They Come! Imagining Smallfoot – The making of Smallfoot
  • Nial Horran “Finally Free” Music Video
  • Cyn “Moment of Truth” Music Video
  • “Wonderful Life: In 28 Languages, Sung Around the World” Music Video
  • Theatrical promos

There appears to be no sign of a 4K UHD Blu-ray release coming of this title.  Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement for this Blu-ray Disc release.

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