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The 1987 film Innerspace limited edition 4K in April

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Movie poster for 'InnerSpace', featuring a sci-fi theme with a character in a spacesuit, surrounded by other characters and whimsical elements. Directed by Joe Dante and presented by Steven Spielberg.
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The 1987 sci-fi/comedy “Innerspace” will get both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition releases on April 28th via Arrow Video. Each release will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

Joe Dante directed the movie, which Steven Spielberg produced. It starred Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, and Meg Ryan. The supporting cast included Kevin McCarthy, Fiona Lewis, Vernon Wells, Robert Picardo, Wendy Schaal, Harold Sylvester, and Henry Gibson.

It has received a new restoration from the original 35mm negative (by Arrow Films), approved by director Joe Dante. The 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, along with Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless 2.0 stereo, and a 4.0 from the 70mm 6-track mix. Tech specs for the Blu-ray version include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio along with Dolby Atmos, as well as both lossless 2.0 and 4.0 sound mixes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find them available for preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website or the MVD Shop.

Collection of 'InnerSpace' Blu-ray, including a 4K Ultra HD disc, artwork, and notes.

Each limited edition set will include these physical extras (pictured above).

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing by film critics Charlie Brigden, Michael Doyle, Josh Nelson, Jessica Scott and Andrea Subissati, a short guide to Joe Dante’s stock company by Scott Saslow, plus the original exhibitors pamphlet

Traditional bonus materials included with the release(s) are listed below.

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critic Drew McWeeny
  • Archive audio commentary with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren and actors Kevin McCarthy and Robert Picardo
  • Shrinkage: The Making of Innerspace, a brand new hour-long documentary featuring newly filmed interviews with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren, visual effects artists Harley Jessup and Bill George and ac
  • Behind the Scenes with Joe Dante, previously unseen video footage shot during the production of Innerspace
  • Behind the Scenes at ILM, previously unseen footage shot by visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren during production
  • Original storyboards
  • Continuity and Behind the Scenes Polaroids
  • Production stills gallery
  • Posters and Promo stills gallery
  • Theatrical trailer

Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here on Blu-ray Audio

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The 1975 Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here“ is coming to Blu-ray Audio in a “50th Anniversary Edition” on December 12th via Sony Legacy Recordings.

There will also be other versions released on vinyl and CD, but I’ll get to those later. The iconic album from the British rock band has been remastered and received a new Dolby Atmos sound mix by James Guthrie, a name fans will recognize. Also, you’ll get 25 bonus tracks, including an alternate version of the title track [song]. Included in those bonus tracks are the recordings of an April 1975 live concert from Los Angeles, which have been restored and remastered by Steven Wilson.

The tech specs for the original album feature audio options for mixes in Dolby Atmos [2025], lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 [2011], the original 2.0 stereo [1975], and 4.0 quadraphonic [1975]. The sound tech specs there only apply to the first five tracks, though. The tracks from 6 on out are presented in only 2.0 lossless stereo. The full track listing for the Blu-ray Audio release is as follows.

  1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)
  2. Welcome to the Machine
  3. Have a Cigar
  4. Wish You Were Here
  5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)
  6. Wine Glasses
  7. Have A Cigar (Alternate Version)
  8. Wish You Were Here
  9. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix)
  10. The Machine Song (Roger’s Demo)
  11. The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited)
  12. Wish You Were Here (Take 1)
  13. Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix)
  14. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix)
  15. Raving And Drooling (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  16. You’ve Got To Be Crazy (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  17. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  18. Have a Cigar (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  19. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  20. Speak to Me (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  21. Breathe (In the Air) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  22. On the Run (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  23. Time (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  24. The Great Gig in the Sky (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  25. Money (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  26. Us and Them (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  27. Any Colour You Like (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  28. Brain Damage (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  29. Eclipse (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  30. Echoes (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)

It’s certainly worth noting, for the fans, that there will be a “50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition“ set (pictured below) including a 3 LP (vinyl) and 2 CD version, as well as the Blu-ray Audio disc. There will also be individual releases of the 3-disc LP vinyl and 2-disc CD set.

“50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition”

You can find the Blu-ray Audio, the Deluxe Edition, [3 LP] vinyl, and [2] CD sets available for preorder at Amazon.

The 1980 musical Xanadu comes to 4K in August

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The 1980 musical “Xanadu” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on August 19th via KL Studio Classics. Robert Greenwald directed the film. It starred Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, James Sloyan, Dimitra Arliss, and Sandahl Bergman.

This received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, available with either Dolby Vision or HDR10, on a BD-100 disc. It will include lossless sound mixes of the original 4.0 stereo, 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, on a BD-50 disc, with 4.0 stereo, 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

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

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Robert Greenwald, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Jennifer Clymer and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Krystov Charles
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Robert Greenwald, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Jennifer Clymer and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Krystov Charles
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan
  • Making Xanadu: 1980 Making-of the Musical Fantasy Movie (20:36) newly mastered in 2K
  • Going Back to Xanadu: 2009 Documentary with the Cast and Crew (27:15)
  • 5 TV Spots (2:25)
  • 17 Radio Spots (14:17)
  • Theatrical Trailer (2:05) newly mastered in 2K

The 1986 film Cobra is coming to 4K in July

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The 1986 film “Cobra” will be released via Arrow Video on 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition on July 22nd. George P. Cosmatos directed the film, which Sylvester Stallone co-wrote. The movie starred Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson, Brian Thompson, John Herzfeld, and Lee Garlington.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It includes lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo, 4.0 surround, and 5.1 surround sound options.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon or directly via Arrow Video’s website. The physical extras, artwork, and packaging can be seen below.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition

The bonus materials included with this limited edition release are listed below.

Physical Extras:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet containing new writing on the film by film critics Clem Bastow, William Bibbiani, Priscilla Page, and Ariel Schudson
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket

Supplemental Materials:

  • NEW audio commentary by film critics Kim Newman and Nick de Semlyen
  • NEW audio commentary by film scholars Josh Nelson and Martyn Pedler
  • Archive audio commentary by director George P. Cosmatos (1998)
  • TV version of the film featuring deleted and alternate scenes, presented for the first time on home video (standard definition only)
  • Slashing the Night Away, a new interview with composer Sylvester Levay
  • Dark Glasses, Violence & Robots, a new visual essay by film critic Abbey Bender on Cobra and 80s maximalist cinema
  • White Line Nightmare, a new visual essay by film critic Martyn Conterio on Cobra and the “Maverick Cop” genre
  • Stalking and Slashing, an archive interview with actor Brian Thompson
  • Meet the Disease, an archive interview with actor Marco Rodriguez
  • Feel the Heat, an archive interview with actor Andrew Robinson
  • Double Crossed, an archive interview with actor Lee Garlington
  • A Work of Art, an archive interview with actor Art LaFleur
  • The Making of Cobra, 1986 featurette
  • Trailers and TV spots
  • Image gallery

Tremors – 4K UHD Blu-ray Tech Specs

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4K UHD Blu-ray Tech Specs:

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Exact Runtime(s): 1:36:00
Audio Format(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (with a DTS 5.1 core), English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.0 (with a DTS 4.0 core), English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (with a DTS 2.0 Stereo core)
Languages: English,
Subtitles: English,
HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision
Disc Size: BD-100
Disc Use: 89.21GB total / 68.4GB for the film

 

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2021 4K UHD Blu-ray Standard Special Edition

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