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Tombstone – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
The 1986 film Cobra is coming to 4K in July
Commissions Earned
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.
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
Tombstone is coming to 4K SteelBook in April
Commissions Earned
The 1993 film “Tombstone“ officially comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 22nd via Hollywood Pictures (Disney). George P. Cosmatos directed the film. It starred Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, and Powers Boothe. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Here’s an excerpt from the press release, which was just issued.
BURBANK, CA (March 20, 2025) – Justice is coming when the legendary epic action-adventure, Tombstone, rides again on April 22 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc. The film has been meticulously remastered and restored, allowing audiences to experience every gun battle with stunning visuals and immersive sound. Tombstone will also be available on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Originally released in 1993, this is the first 4K rodeo for Tombstone, triggering viewers to witness all the dustups and defilement of the Wild West in crisp visual detail unlike ever before. Without having to skin a smoke wagon, Tombstone’s audience will get a peek behind the saloon doors to see how Director George P. Cosmatos and his gang of filmmakers brought the historic O.K. Corral into theatrical reality, including the storyboard process and realistic Old West gunslinging.
The upcoming 4K release of Tombstone is the high-res huckleberry fans have awaited for decades….you’re a daisy if you don’t add it to your personal cinema archives. Along with previously released bonus extras, the 4K disc will draw an eye-popping collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range. The 4K release will also feature DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. This will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film in 4K will also be provided.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find it available for preorder at retailer Walmart. The legacy bonus materials, included on the Blu-ray in this 2-disc set, are listed below.
- The Making of Tombstone
- An Ensemble Cast
- Making An Authentic Western
- The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
- Director’s Original Storyboards: O.K. Corral Sequence
- Trailers & TV Spots
Leviathan – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review
The 1989 film Leviathan comes to 4K in February
Commissions Earned
The 1989 film “Leviathan” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 20th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber). The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos and starred Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Michael Carmine, Meg Foster, Ernie Hudson, and Hector Elizondo. The movie has received a NEW master from a 4K Scan of the 35mm Interpositive. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and both lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Kino Lorber. Stay tuned for an update when it’s listed for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- LEVIATHAN: MONSTER MELTING POT – Featurette (40:26)
- DISSECTING COBB: Interview with Actor Hector Elizondo (12:35)
- SURVIVING LEVIATHAN: Interview with Actor Ernie Hudson (15:01)
- Theatrical Trailer
Rambo The Complete SteelBook Collection on 4K
A “Rambo: The Complete SteelBook Collection“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 27th via Lionsgate. The set will include the following films in the “Rambo” franchise, starring Sylvester Stallone:
- “First Blood” (1982)
- “Rambo: First Blood Part II” (1985)
- “Rambo III” (1988)
- “Rambo” (2008)
- “Rambo: Last Blood” (2019)
The set has received some new artwork for each film, as detailed below:
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Rambo series is coming home as a complete SteelBook® set – with original art by some of today’s most celebrated illustrators! Rambo: The Complete SteelBook Collection arrives on 4K Ultra HDTM October 27 from Lionsgate. This definitive collector’s edition of the legendary series features five uniquely designed SteelBooks by celebrated artists Justin Erickson, Ken Taylor, Grzegorz Domaradzki, Vance Kelly, and John Guydo, housed in a custom SteelBook case.
The tech specs for the films vary a tad here, across all five films. First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II, and Rambo III will be in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. Rambo will be in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound. Rambo: Last Blood will be in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound. Each film will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy). Bonus materials will be identical to those found on the previous individual releases.
UPDATE: This set will be an exclusive to retailer Best Buy and you can now find Rambo: The Complete SteelBook Collection on 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over there. Below you can find a glimpse at the box the five SteelBooks will be housed in.
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook set.
