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Adam Sandler film 50 First Dates comes to 4K in June

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DVD cover for the movie '50 First Dates' featuring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore on a beach, with tropical scenery in the background.
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The 2004 romantic comedy “50 First Dates“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 23rd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Peter Segal directed the movie, which starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Its supporting cast included Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Allen Covert, Maya Rudolph, Lusia Strus, Amy Hill, and Dan Aykroyd.

The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and original theatrical DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Director Peter Segal has approved this 4K. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material included on the release is listed below.

  • Special Features:
    • Commentary with Drew Barrymore and Director Peter Segal
    • The Dating Scene: The Making of 50 First Dates Featurette
    • “Talkin’ Pidgin” Featurette
    • Comedy Central “Reel Comedy” Special
    • 5 Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
    • Blooper Reel
    • 3 Music Videos
    • Theatrical Trailer

1988 film The Great Outdoors comes to 4K in April

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DVD cover of 'The Great Outdoors' featuring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy, with a scenic background of a lake and forest, highlighting a fishing theme.
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The 1988 film “The Great Outdoors” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 28th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber].

Howard Deutch directed the movie, written by John Hughes. It starred Dan Aykroyd and John Candy. The supporting cast included Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening, Chris Young, Ian Michael Giatti, Hilary Gordon, Rebecca Gordon, Robert Prosky, and Lucy Deakins.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range, lossless audio, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. That Blu-ray will also feature the new 4K scan.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or any other retailers, but stay tuned. In the meantime, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included on the release are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) & Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Howard Deutch, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Paul Anthony Nelson and Lee Zachariah

1992 film Sneakers on 4K and Blu-ray in April

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The 1992 film “Sneakers” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on April 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed and co-written by Phil Alden Robinson. It starred Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, and the late River Phoenix. It also featured Ben Kingsley, Phil Alden Robinson, and Mary McDonnell. Additionally, David Stathairn and James Earl Jones were in the cast. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is still “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.

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 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes
  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Kasker and Walter F. Parkes
  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley
  • The Making of Sneakers: Documentary (40:04)
  • Theatrical Trailer

Tommy Boy with Chris Farley comes to 4K in March

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The 1995 film “Tommy Boy” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on March 25th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film, directed by Peter Segal, starred Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek, Dan Aykroyd, Julie Warner, Sean McCann, and Zach Grenier. It’s worth noting that this film will be celebrating its 30th anniversary next year in 2025.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K releases will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc HD counterpart and a digital copy included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) are now available for preorder at Amazon. NOTE: This film will not get a standard Blu-ray Disc release on home video. If you want this movie on Blu-ray you’ll have to purchase one of the two 4K UHD Blu-ray releases. This is a strategy from Paramount regarding 4K and Blu-ray releases. All of the legacy bonus materials will be included with these releases.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
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