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Dirty Dancing gets 4K SteelBook release as Best Buy exclusive

The 1987 film “Dirty Dancing” will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release over at retailer Best Buy on April 27th, via Lionsgate. First off, let me state that this will mark the 4K physical debut of the film and it (as mentioned) will be exclusive to only that retailer and that no “standard” release on 4K UHD Blu-ray is at this time planned — it would seem. The film, directed by Emile Ardolino, starred Patrick SwayzeJennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Jack Weston, Jane Brucker, and Kelly Bishop. The tech specs for the 4K release have yet to be officially detailed by the studio (Lionsgate) but stay tuned for an update on that.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Best Buy, where it as of today states “[Only @ Best Buy]” in its description — confirming its exclusivity to that retailer. There’s also no word yet on the bonus materials set to be included with the release, but it is known (from the artwork, pictured here) that the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. Once again, stay tuned to this post for any further updates regarding this release and the debut of this film to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format.

1991 Animated Beauty and the Beast on 4K March

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The 1991 Disney animated film Beauty and the Beast is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 10th, via Disney, according to retailers. The film, winner of 2 Academy Awards (Oscars) was co-directed by Gary TrousdaleKirk Wise, featured a voice cast of Paige O’HaraRobby BensonJesse Corti, Rex Everhart, Jerry Orbach, Bradley Pierce, David Ogden Stiers, Richard White, Jo Anne Worley, and Angela Lansbury. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed but you can likely expect it to include HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. Also, there’s no info regarding the bonus materials set to be included on the release, but stay tuned for updates on that. The 4K will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart and a digital code (copy of the film). You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray listed for preorder over at Amazon as well as at retailers Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. It is certainly worth noting that Best Buy will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below) which is available for preorder.

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1992 film Universal Soldier on 4K in November

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The 1992 film Universal Soldier starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 5th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Roland Emmerich, co-starred Ally Walker, Ed O’Ross, Jerry Orbach, Leon Rippey, and Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister. Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon and Best Buy. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Audio commentary by Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Dolph Lundgren
  • Audio commentary by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin
  • “A Tale of Two Titans” Featurette
  • “Guns, Genes, and Fighting Machines” Featurette
  • Alternate Ending
  • “Behind the Scenes” Featurette
  • Trailer
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Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming 4K release of the film.

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1987 Ridley Scott film “Someone to Watch Over Me” on Blu-ray in March

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The 1987 Ridley Scott directed film Someone to Watch Over Me starring Tom Berenger and Mimi Rogers is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 12th, via Shout Select (Shout! Factory). The film co-starred Lorraine BraccoJerry Orbach, and Mark Moses. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The upcoming Blu-ray is now available to pre-order over at Amazon. Only one special feature is set to be included on this release, in terms of bonus, which is listed below.

  • New interviews with Writer Howard Franklin and Director of Photography Steven Poster

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming Blu-ray Disc release.

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