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The 1973 film Westworld comes to 4K in February
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The 1973 film “Westworld” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition on February 24th via Arrow Video. Michael Crichton wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred James Brolin, Dick Van Patten, Linda Gaye Scott, Victoria Shaw, and Yul Brynner.
The movie has received a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10) form of high dynamic range. In terms of audio, both the 4K and Blu-ray versions will include a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix, as well as lossless 4-channel Stereo [in 2.0], Stereo 2.0, and 1.0 Mono mixes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with the same audio options.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly from Arrow Video’s website or the U.S. distributor MVD Shop. The bonus materials included with the Limited Edition releases are listed below.
- Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker and film historian Daniel Kremer
- Cowboy Dreams, a newly filmed conversation between actor Richard Benjamin and producer/screenwriter Larry Karaszewski
- At Home on the Range, a brand new video interview with actor James Brolin
- HollyWorld: Producing Westworld, a brand new video interview with producer Paul N. Lazarus III
- Sex, Death and Androids, a brand new appreciation of the film by author and film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- On Location with Westworld, an archival behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film from 1973
- Beyond Westworld, the 48-minute pilot episode of the 1980 follow-up television series
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
Physical Extras:
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Arik Roper
- Collectors’ perfect bound booklet featuring new writing on the film by David Michael Brown, Priscilla Page, Paul Anthony Nelson, and Abbey Bender
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Arik Roper
- Six postcard-sized artcards
You can find a glimpse at those physical extras below.
Mel Brooks film Spaceballs is coming to 4K in April
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The 1987 Mel Brooks film “Spaceballs” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 13th via KL Studio Classics. This news was just unveiled by the distributor via a Tweet. In that tweet, you can see the reversible cover artwork. The film, co-written & directed by Mel Brooks, featured a cast of Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, the voice of Joan Rivers, and of course Mel Brooks. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray have not yet been detailed but stay tuned for hopefully an update on that. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it’ll include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. KL Studio Classics has announced the bonus materials will consist of the following.
- Audio Commentary by Mel Brooks
- FORCE YOURSELF! Featurette
- SPACEBALLS: The Documentary
- In Conversation w/ Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan
- John Candy: Comic Spirit
- Film Flubs
- Watch SPACEBALLS in Ludicrous Speed
- And Much More!
UPDATE: you can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray is available to preorder over at Amazon.