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1989 comedy Major League is coming to 4K in April

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The 1989 comedy “Major League” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 2nd via Paramount Home Entertainment, according to retailers.  The film, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year (as noted on the packaging above), was written & directed by David S. Ward and starred Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen, Margaret Whitton, James Gammon, Wesley Snipes, Rene Russo, Charles Cyphers, Chelcie Ross, Dennis Haysbert, Andy Romano, and Bob Uecker.

UPDATE:  The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the correct 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound.  The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart.  It’s most certainly worth noting that there will also be a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below) that is available for preorder over at Amazon as well.  The bonus materials for both releases include all of the previous Blu-ray extras on the 4K disc. Those extras are listed below.

  • Commentary by Director/Screenwriter David S. Ward and Producer Chris Chesser
  • My Kinda Team: Making Major League (HD)
  • A Major League Look at Major League (HD)
  • Bob Uecker: Just a Bit Outside (HD)
  • Alternate Ending with Filmmaker Introduction (HD)
  • A Tour of Cerrano’s Locker (HD)
  • Photo Gallery

1994 comedy “Cabin Boy” starring Chris Elliott comes to Blu-ray in September

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The 1994 Adam Resnick directed comedy “Cabin Boy” to Blu-ray Disc on September 18th via Kino Lorber in a ‘Special Edition.’ The film’s tech specs have not yet been detailed, and there is not a pre-order yet available over at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • NEW Audio Commentary by star Chris Elliott and director Adam Resnick
  • NEW Interview with star Chris Elliott and director Adam Resnick
  • Archival cast & crew interviews featuring Chris Elliott, Ritch Brinkley, James Gammon, Brian Doyle-Murray, Brion James, Melora Walters, Russ Tamblyn, production designer Steven Legler and writer/director Adam Resnick
  • B-Roll Footage
  • Edited outtakes
  • Newly commissioned art by Jacob Phillips
  • 5 TV spots
  • Limited Edition O-Card [Blu-ray only]
  • Reversible Art
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Limited Edition booklet essay by film critic Nick Pinkerton [Blu-ray only]
  • Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature

Also, some reverse cover art will be available, as you’ll see pictured further below, after the break.

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