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The 1973 film Westworld comes to 4K in February

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Cover art for the movie 'Westworld', featuring a cowboy figure with a futuristic background that includes circuit patterns and a large sun.
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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.

Promotional image of the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition of the film 'Westworld', featuring the movie cover art, a disc, a booklet, and postcard-sized artcards.
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The 1987 film Creepshow 2 on 4K in September

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The 1987 film “Creepshow 2“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition on September 30th via Arrow Video. Michael Gornick directed the movie, which was a second screenwriting collaboration between George A. Romero and Stephen King. It starred Tom Savini, George Kennedy, Holt McCallany, Don Harvey, Daniel Beer, Page Hannah, and Lois Chiles.

This has been given a brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 intended aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will include lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, Mono, and 2.0 Stereo sound.

UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. You can alternatively preorder directly via the Arrow Video website. The bonus materials set to be included with this limited edition set are listed below.

  • Audio commentary with director Michael Gornick
  • Screenplay for a Sequel, an interview with screenwriter George A. Romero
  • Tales from the Creep, an interview with actor and make-up artist Tom Savini
  • Poncho’s Last Ride, an interview with actor Daniel Beer
  • The Road to Dover, an interview with actor Tom Wright
  • Nightmares in Foam Rubber, an archive featurette on the special effects of Creepshow 2, including interviews with FX artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • My Friend Rick, Howard Berger on his special effects mentor Rick Baker
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Image gallery
  • Trailers & TV spots
  • Original screenplay galleries
  • Creepshow 2: Pinfall, a Limited Edition booklet featuring the comic adaptation of the unfilmed Creepshow 2 segment “Pinfall” by artist Jason Mayoh
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Mike Saputo

The 1972 film Raw Meat comes to 4K in September

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The 1972 film “Raw Meat” [aka “Death Line”] is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 30th via Blue Underground. Gary Sherman directed and co-wrote the film. It starred Donald Pleasence, Christopher Lee, David Ladd, Sharon Gurney, and James Cossins.

The movie has received a new restoration from a 4K scan [16-bit] from the original, uncensored camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will include Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with the same audio mixes as listed for the 4K release. The 4K will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

UPDATED: You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon, but not the Blu-ray, so stay tuned for an update. Alternatively, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray via DiabolikDVD. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Writer/Director Gary Sherman, Producer Paul Maslansky, and Assistant Director Lewis More O’Ferrall
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
  • Trailers
  • TV Spots
  • Radio Spots

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Writer/Director Gary Sherman, Producer Paul Maslansky, and Assistant Director Lewis More O’Ferrall
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
  • Tales From The Tube – Interview with Co-Writer/Director Gary Sherman and Executive Producers Jay Kanter & Alan Ladd Jr.
  • From The Depths – Interview with Star David Ladd and Producer Paul Maslansky
  • Mind The Doors – Interview with Star Hugh Armstrong
  • Trailers
  • TV Spots
  • Radio Spots
  • NEWLY EXPANDED! Poster & Still Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find a promotional 4K restoration trailer in HD.

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