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The Cell on 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition in January

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The 2000 film “The Cell” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc in limited edition sets on January 21st via Arrow Video. Directed by Tarsem Singh, the film starred Jennifer Lopez, Colton James, Dylan Baker, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Gerry Becker, Musetta Vander, Patrick Bauchau, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Vince Vaughn.

The movie has received new 4K restorations of the Theatrical Cut (107 minutes) and the Director’s Cut (109 minutes) by Arrow Films, approved by the director Tarsem Singh. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Both versions of the film (theatrical cut and director’s cut) will be included on the 4K disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The limited edition set contents and a list of bonus materials can be found below.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition contents
  • Includes bonus disc containing a previously unseen version of the film with alternate aspect ratio and alternate grading created by director of photography Paul Laufer
  • Illustrated collector’s book containing new writing on the film by critics Heather Drain, Marc Edward Heuck, Josh Hurtado, and Virat Nehru
  • Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Savieri

DISC 1 – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD)

  • Brand new audio commentary with film scholars Josh Nelson & Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • Brand new audio commentary with screenwriter Mark Protosevich & film critic Kay Lynch
  • Archive audio commentary with director Tarsem Singh
  • Archive audio commentary with director of photography Paul Laufer, production designer Tom Foden, makeup supervisor Michèle Burke, costume designer April Napier, visual effects supervisor Kevin Tod Haug, and composer Howard Shore
  • Projection of the Mind’s Eye, a new feature-length interview with director Tarsem Singh
  • Between Two Worlds, a new in-depth interview with director of photography Paul Laufer

DISC 2 – ALTERNATE VERSION & EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)

  • Previously unseen version of the Theatrical Cut of the film, presented in 1.78:1 aspect ratio with alternate grading, from a 2K master created by director of photography Paul Laufer
  • Paul Laufer Illuminates, a new interview about the alternate master of The Cell presented on this disc
  • Art is Where You Find It, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • The Costuming Auteur, a new visual essay by film critic Abby Bender
  • Style as Substance: Reflections on Tarsem, an archive featurette
  • Eight deleted/extended scenes with optional audio commentary by director Tarsem Singh
  • Six multi-angle archive visual effects vignettes
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Image gallery

Planes, Trains & Automobiles getting 4K SteelBook

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The 1987 film “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” will get an Amazon-exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on November 12th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film, written & directed by John Hughes, starred Steve Martin, John Candy, Edie McClurg, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker, and Laila Robins.

The movie back in 2022 received a 4K restoration and standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release. As previously mentioned, this 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be exclusive to retailer Amazon where you can find it now available for preorder. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. This 4K SteelBook release also includes a bonus Blu-ray Disc dubbed the bonus “lost luggage” Blu-ray and a digital copy. That bonus disc features the following extras.

  • Over an hour of never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes
  • Getting There is Half the Fun: The Story of Planes, Trains and Automobiles
  • John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast (2-Part Documentary):
    • John Hughes: The Voice of a Generation
    • Heartbreak and Triumph: The Legacy of John Hughes
  • John Hughes for Adults
  • A Tribute to John Candy

Trick ‘r Treat comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray in October

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The 2007 film “Trick ‘r Treat” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition set on October 29th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Michael Dougherty, starred Brian Cox, Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Lauren Lee Smith, Moneca Delain, Tahmoh Penikett, Brett Kelly, Britt McKillip, Samm Todd, and Leslie Bibb.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films, approved by writer-director Michael Dougherty. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound.

UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set available for preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. As mentioned, the 4K physical media release will come as a limited edition set, and include the following physical extras (pictured below).

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
  • Six postcard-sized artcards
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Becky Darke and Heather Wixson

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It’s certainly worth noting that there will also be an Arrow Store exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition set that features the original artwork for the poster. That exclusive 4K limited edition set is available for preorder directly from Arrow Video. The standard bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, with more extras to be confirmed later.

  • Archival audio commentary by Michael Dougherty, conceptual artist Breehn Burns, storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins and composer Douglas Pipes
  • Tales of Folklore & Fright, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty, Breehn Burns and Simeon Wilkins
  • Tales of Mischief & Mayhem: Filming Trick ‘r Treat, an archival interview with Michael Dougherty on the making of the film
  • Sounds of Shock & Superstition: Scoring Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Douglas Pipes
  • Tales of Dread & Despair: Releasing Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Rob Galluzzo of the Shock Waves podcast, exploring the film’s release and fandom
  • Season’s Greetings, a short film from 1996 directed by Michael Dougherty with optional director commentary
  • The Lore and Legends of Halloween, an archival featurette narrated by actor Brian Cox
  • School bus VFX comparison
  • Additional scenes
  • FEARnet promos
  • Sam O’Lantern
  • Storyboard and conceptual artwork gallery
  • Behind the scenes gallery
  • Monster Mash comic book set in the Trick ‘r Treat universe
  • Trailer

Dream Scenario with Nicolas Cage on Blu-ray February

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The 2023 film “Dream Scenario” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 27th via Lionsgate Home Entertainment, according to retailers.  The film, written & directed by Kristoffer Borgli, stars Nicolas Cage, Lily Bird, Julianne Nicholson, Jessica Clement, Tim Meadows, Dylan Baker, Kate Berlant, Dylan Gelula, and Michael Cera.  It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have yet to be detailed but stay tuned for an update on that soon.  You can expect 1080p HD video in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio as well as lossless surround sound, likely in a 5.1 configuration.  Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

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“Trick ‘r Treat” Collector’s Edition Blu-ray coming October gets fully detailed

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The 2007 Michael Dougherty written & directed film “Trick ‘r Treat“ in “Collector’s Edition” form slated for an October 9th Blu-ray Disc release from Scream Factory has now been fully detailed. Tech specs for the release include full 1080p HD video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. There is a already a PRE-ORDER listing available over at Amazon for this release. Bonus materials set to be included (now fully detailed) are listed below.

  • NEW 2K Scan of the original film elements supervised and approved by director Michael Dougherty
  • NEW Tales of Folklore & Fright: Creating Trick ‘r Treat – including interviews with writer/director Michael Dougherty, conceptual artist Breehn Burns, and storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins.
  • NEW Tales of Mischief & Mayhem: Filming Trick ‘r Treat – in-depth interview with Michael Dougherty on the making of the film
  • NEW Sounds of Shock & Superstition: Scoring Trick ‘r Treat – including interviews with Michael Dougherty and composer Douglas Pipes
  • NEW Tales of Dread and Despair: Releasing Trick ‘r Treat – a look at the release and fandom with Michael Dougherty and writer Rob Galluzzo
  • Season’s Greetings – NEW 2K scan of the original 16mm elements – a short film by Michael Dougherty with optional commentary by Dougherty
  • NEW Storyboard and Conceptual Artwork Gallery
  • NEW Behind the Scenes Still Gallery
  • NEW Monster Mash – a story from the TRICK ‘R TREAT graphic novel
  • NEW FEARnet.com Shorts
  • Audio Commentary with director Michael Dougherty
  • Trick ‘R Treat: The Lore and Legends of Halloween featurette
  • Deleted and Alternate Scenes with optional commentary by director Michael Dougherty
  • School Bus FX Comparison
  • Theatrical Trailer

The full announcement for this release can be found below, after the break.

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