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The 1989 Ron Howard film Parenthood on 4K in May

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Cover art for the movie 'Parenthood' featuring Steve Martin, holding two children upside down with photos of other cast members in the background.
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The 1989 film “Parenthood“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Ron Howard co-wrote and directed the film, which starred Steve Martin. It co-starred Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Dennis Dugan, and Joaquin Phoenix. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material included with the release is listed below.

  • Art Imitating Life
  • Family Reunion
  • Words and Music
  • And More!

The 1996 film Happy Gilmore on 4K in August

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The 1996 comedy “Happy Gilmore“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on August 19th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber). Dennis Dugan directed the film. It starred Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Carl Weathers. Additionally, it co-starred Frances Bay, Ben Stiller, Allen Covert, Robert Smigel, Richard Kiel, and Bob Barker.

The movie has received a new master from a 6K scan of the EK original negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. Audio will be in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly & The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly & The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
  • 6 Deleted Scenes (18:36)
  • Outtakes (5:07)
  • Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)

1981 Joe Dante film The Howling on 4K in February

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The 1981 horror film “The Howling“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 15th, 2022 via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory) in a “Collector’s Edition” form. The film, directed by Joe Dante, starred Dee Wallace, Dennis Dugan, Patrick Macnee, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, and Slim Pickens.

The tech specs have not yet been fully detailed but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 (and possibly Dolby Vision) form(s) of high dynamic range from a 2021 4K restoration by StudioCanal — approved by director Joe Dante. The bonus materials for the release are listed below.

  • DISC ONE (4K UHD)
    • NEW 2021 4K Restoration By StudioCanal, Approved By Director Joe Dante
    • Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Actors Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, And Robert Picardo
    • Audio Commentary By Author Gary Bradner
  • DISC TWO (BLU-RAY)
    • NEW 2021 4K Restoration By StudioCanal, Approved By Director Joe Dante
    • Audio Commentary With Joe Dante, Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone And Robert Picardo
    • Audio Commentary By Gary Bradner
    • “Fun. Fur. Film.” – An Interview With Dee Wallace
    • “Howling’s Eternal” – An Interview With Executive Producer Steven A. Lane
    • “Cut To Shreds” – An Interview With Editor Mark Goldblatt
    • Interview With Co-Writer Terence H. Winkless
    • Interview With Stop Motion Animator David Allen
    • “Unleashing The Beast: The Making Of The Howling” – Vintage Featurette
    • “Making A Monster Movie: Inside The Howling” – Vintage Featurette
    • Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary
    • Outtakes
    • Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film’s Original Locations
    • Theatrical Trailer
    • Trailers From Hell – Writer Josh Olson On The Howling
    • Still Gallery

As you can tell, the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. You also can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via ShoutFactory.com where you’ll receive a poster (while supplies last). Stay tuned for any further updates on the release later on.