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Starship Troopers on 25th Anniversary 4K SteelBook

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The 1997 sci-fi film “Starship Troopers“ will be getting a 25th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on November 1st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Paul Verhoeven, starred Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Clancy Brown, Patrick Muldoon, and Michael Ironside.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, just as found on the previous 2017 4K physical release.  It also includes DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included as well as a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon.  The release will include a new cast reunion, listed below.

  • 4K ULTRA HD DISC
  • Special Feature:
  • NEW: Starship Troopers 25th Anniversary Reunion – an all-new virtual reunion featuring screenwriter Ed Neumeier and actors Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Clancy Brown, Michael Ironside, Jake Busey, Patrick Muldoon and Seth Gilliam
  •  BLU-RAY DISC™
  • Special Features:
    • Director and Cast Commentary
    • Commentary with Paul Verhoeven and Ed Neumeier
    • FedNet Mode Picture-in-Picture
    • “Death From Above” Documentary
    • “Know Your Foe” Bug Featurettes
    • “The Spaceships from Starship Troopers” Featurette
    • “FX Comparisons” Featurettes
    • Storyboard Comparisons
    • The Making of Starship Troopers
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Screen Tests
    • Scene Deconstructions

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming 25th anniversary physical 4K release of the film.

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The 2004 film Saw gets a 4K UHD Blu-ray release in May

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The 2004 horror film “Saw” — in its UNRATED form — will be getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on May 11th via Lionsgate, according to retailers. The film, directed by James Wan, starred Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Shawnee Smith, Ken Leung, Dina Meyer, and Leigh Whannell. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed, nor have the bonus materials for the release but stay tuned for an update. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as a digital code (copy) of the film.

UPDATES: The release date actually appears it will be May 11th, as noted, and not the week before as one retailer had been indicating. As of now, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

UPDATE: There officially will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for this release (pictured below) that will come as a retailer exclusive over at Best Buy.

UPDATE: There’s now a 4K 2160p trailer for this UNRATED release of the film on 4K UHD Blu-ray, touting the May 11 release date available over on the Lionsgate YouTube Channel and it’s found embedded below. More details soon.

UPDATE: the bonus materials set to be included on this release are as follows. On both the 4K and the included Blu-ray Disc you’ll get the extras listed below.

  • “Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw” featurette [also on 4K disc]
  • Audio Commentary with Director James Wan, actors Leigh Whannell and Cary Elwes [also on 4K disc]
  • Audio Commentary with Producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman and Oren Koules [also on 4K disc]
  • The Original Saw Short Film
  • Alternate Storyboard Sequence
  • “Hacking Away at Saw” featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer