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The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K in October

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The cult classic 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 7th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Jim Sharman co-wrote and directed the film. It starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell, Peter Hinwood, and Meat Loaf.

The movie has received a 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Atmos and restored DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. Below you can find a further glimpse at the 4K SteelBook artwork.

The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Feature-length extras:
    • Rocky-oke: Sing It! (With Vocals):
    • The Midnight Experience with the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast
    • Vintage Callback Track (Unrated)
    • Trivia Track: 50 Years and Still Kicking!
    • Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
  • Deleted Songs:
    • “Once in A While”
  • Deleted & Alternate Scenes:
    • Alternate Version With B&W Opening
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 1
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 2
    • Brad and Janet Undressed, Alternate Takes 1-5
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 1
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 2
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 1
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 2
    • Alternate Credit Ending
    • Misprint Ending
  • The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadow Cast – For the 35th Anniversary of the film, a global search was done for a shadowcast. This is their story.
  • Featurettes:
    • Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995)
    • Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary)
    • Song Selection (With and Without Vocals)
  • Music Video:
    • Time Warp Music Video (15th Anniversary VHS Release)
  • Marketing Materials

Emergency! The Complete Series gets Blu-ray set

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The classic TV series “Emergency! The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The show starred Kevin Tighe, Randolph Mantooth, Julie London, Joanna Kern, and Linda Gray.

The tech specs for this 28-disc Blu-ray set include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound.

The Blu-ray set is not yet available (as a functional preorder) at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, you can find the Blu-ray set available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng. The only bonus material that will be included is an “Adam-12” Crossover Episode, “Lost and Found.”

Little House on the Prairie on Blu-ray in September

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The classic 1974 TV series “Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on September 9th via Lionsgate. The show starred Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, Melissa Sue Anderson, and Sidney Greenbush.

NOTE: All nine seasons of the show have been previously released individually on the Blu-ray format. This will, however, mark the first time the entire series has been packaged together as one release.

The tech specs for the release span a 45-disc set and include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, along with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The Blu-ray Disc set is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but there is a non-functional placeholder page. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng.

The bonus materials, set to be included with this release and totaling 8 hours in length, are listed below.

  • Original Screen Test with Michael Landon & Melissa Gilbert
  • The Little House Phenomenon 40th Anniversary Documentary, parts 1-6
  • Movie Specials:
    • A LOOK BACK TO YESTERDAY
    • THE LAST FAREWELL
    • BLESS ALL THE DEAR CHILDREN

The Last Drive-In Double Feature Blu-ray in October

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“The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs“ will get a “Double Feature“ Blu-ray Disc release on October 14th via Shudder. This double feature includes films, both directed by Joe Lynch. First off, you get “Suitable Flesh” (2023), and next you get “Mayhem” (2017). In between the films, you’ll get all of the footage that was shown during the Shudder streams of these episodes of the show. The Shudder original series stars John Bloom (a.k.a. “Joe Bob Briggs”) and Diana Prince (a.k.a. “Darcy the Mail Girl”). The show is currently in its seventh season. These two episodes aired during seasons 6 and 2, in order of the film’s titles.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 aspect ratios with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound. The full runtime is 4 hours and 55 minutes, with extra time added to the movies for each, ensuring you get the show bits. Hopefully, we will see more of these home video releases of “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” soon from Shudder.

You can find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Sadly, no bonus materials are included with this release.

The Place Beyond The Pines on 4K in October

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The 2012 film “The Place Beyond the Pines“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 21st via Shout Select (Shout! Studios). Derek Cianfrance directed and co-wrote the flick. It starred Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, and Ray Liotta. It’s worth noting that this movie remains “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics’ reviews.

The motion picture has received a new 4K restoration approved by Director/Co-Writer Derek Cianfrance. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio in SDR [without HDR], accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via the ShoutFactory website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Derek Cianfrance

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Derek Cianfrance
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes
  • Going To The Place Beyond The Pines

The 1999 film End of Days comes to 4K in October

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The 1999 film “End of Days“ is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray “25th Anniversary Edition” release on October 7th via Scream Factory. Peter Hyams directed the film, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. It co-starred Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney, Kevin Pollak, and CCH Pounder.

The motion picture received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative and has been approved by director/cinematographer Peter Hyams. The tech specs for 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation, in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and a 4K bundle available for preorder directly via the ShoutFactory website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams
  • NEW “One Hell Of A Time: Peter Hyams At Universal” – An In-Depth Interview With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams
  • NEW “You Will Bear Witness: Writing End Of Days” – An Interview With Screenwriter Andrew W. Marlowe
  • NEW “Hell Followed With Him: Inside The Effects” – An Interview With Visual Effects Supervisor John Des Jardin
  • NEW “The Eternal Struggle: Scoring End Of Days” – An Interview With Composer John Debney
  • “Spotlight On Location” Vintage Featurette
  • “Special Effects: The Devil’s Playground” Vintage Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1997 film Spawn is coming to 4K in October

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The 1997 film “Spawn” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on October 7th via Arrow Video. Mark A.Z. Dippé directed and co-wrote the movie, which was based on the comic book character created by Todd McFarlane. It starred Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.

This motion picture has received restorations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut from the original camera negatives (OCN). The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature both lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Each version will be presented in a 2-disc set with the Director’s Cut on the first disc and the Theatrical Cut on the second.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition at Arrow Video’s website. Below you can find a glimpse of the 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the limited edition set.

SPAWN 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set

The physical extras will be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

The bonus materials to be included with the Limited Edition sets, listed below, are sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut (in 4K or HD)
  • NEW Audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
  • NEW Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
  • NEW Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
  • NEW The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • NEW The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
  • NEW Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
  • Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
  • The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
  • Original Todd McFarlane sketches
  • Spawn concept and sketch gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut (in 4K or HD)
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