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The Mask – 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition Screenshots
The 1994 film The Mask comes to 4K in November
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The 1994 film “The Mask” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on November 11th via Arrow Video. Chuck Russell directed the movie. It starred Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, and Richard Jeni.
The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative, which was approved by director Chuck Russell. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 sound mixes.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K and Blu-ray sets directly from Arrow Video’s website.
The physical extras included with the limited edition sets are shown and listed below.
- Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and original production notes
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
- Six postcard-sized reproduction artcards
The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell
- Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell, New Line co-chairman Bob Shaye, screenwriter Mike Werb, executive producer Mike Richardson, producer Bob Engelman, ILM VFX supervisor Scott Squires, animation supervisor Tom Bertino and cinematographer John R. Leonetti
- The Man Behind the Mask, a newly filmed interview with Chuck Russell
- From Strip to Screen, a newly filmed interview with Mike Richardson, Mike Werb and Mark Verheiden
- Green Faces Blue Screens, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor Scott Squires
- Sssssssplicin’!, a newly filmed interview with editor Arthur Coburn
- Ask Peggy, a newly filmed interview with actor Amy Yasbeck
- Toeing the Conga Line, a newly filmed interview with choreographer Jerry Evans featuring never-before-seen rehearsal footage
- Terriermania, a new video essay by critic Elizabeth Purchell on canine sidekick Milo
- Archival featurettes Return to Edge City, Introducing Cameron Diaz, Cartoon Logic, What Makes Fido Run, The Making Of, on-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-Roll footage
- Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by director Chuck Russell
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective comes to 4K in July
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The 1994 film Ace Ventura: Pet Detective comes July 29th to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. These releases will be part of Shout! Studios‘ Shout Select line. Tom Shadyac directed the movie, which starred Jim Carrey. It also starred Courteney Cox, Sean Young, Tone Loc, Dan Marino, and Noble Willingham.
The movie has received a new 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative. The technical specifications include a 2160p 4K video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will also include lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound. Both 4K releases will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included (featuring the new 4K transfer).
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is sold out on Amazon right now, but check back for an update. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Walmart. Plus, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook directly from Shout! Factory store.
The bonus materials included on the 4K and Blu-ray Discs are listed below.
- Audio Commentary With Director Tom Shadyac (on both discs)
- Theatrical Trailer (on Blu-ray only)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 comes to 4K in April
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The 2024 film “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 15th. It will also be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) in two variations. This release is via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film is directed by Jeff Fowler. It features a live-action and voice cast. Some of the stars include Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, and Keanu Reeves. The cast also includes Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, and James Marsden. Additionally, there are Tika Sumpter, Krysten Ritter, and Adam Pally.
The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The releases will come as “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy. NOTE: No individual Blu-ray Disc release will be available for this film.
UPDATED: The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon yet for preorder. The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is also now available for preorder at Amazon. It features “Sonic” artwork. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Walmart.
There will be an alternate 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available for the film. It is an Amazon exclusive featuring the character “Shadow” on the art. This is now available for preorder at Amazon.
The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases are listed below.
- Commentary By Director Jeff Fowler and the Voice of Sonic Ben Schwartz—Embark on an adventure with the director and star!
- Sonic Family Fun—The Sonic cast and crew share how they’ve become like a family over the years.
- Enter Shadow—Keanu Reeves and other cast members talk about his portrayal of fan-favorite character Shadow the Hedgehog.
- Robotnik Family Reunion: Ivo and Gerald—Jim Carrey and the Sonic family discuss how the characters of Ivo and Gerald Robotnik were brought to life.
- For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy—With a background in visual effects and animation, director Jeff Fowler shares how directing the Sonic films has been a dream come true.
- The Fox, the Echidna, and the Hedgehog—Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails, and Idris Elba as Knuckles invite us into the recording booth.
- Live-Action Lunacy: Acting Opposite Puppets—Find out what it’s like to act alongside life-sized puppets!
- From the Cryo-Tank to London: The World of Sonic—Explore the production designs for the film’s many spectacular locations.
- Team Sonic vs. Shadow—The team behind the epic battle sequences details how the action is choreographed for maximum realism.
- A Very Sonic Christmas—Team Sonic helps Santa Claus save Christmas!
- Gag Reel—Laugh along with Team Sonic and these hilarious outtakes!
- Deleted Scenes
- Sonic Central (Available on Digital Only)—A special message from director Jeff Fowler.
Man on the Moon gets Special Edition Blu-ray February
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The 1999 film “Man on the Moon“ is officially getting a Special Edition Blu-ray Disc release on February 22nd, 2022 via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Milos Forman, which was based on the life of Andy Kaufman, starred Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Paul Giamatti, and Courtney Love.
The movie has received a new 2K master, “approved and Color Graded by Cinematographer Anastas Michos.” The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes. You can now find the Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, Moderated by Film Historian Howard S. Berger
- THIS MIGHT BE A STORY…: Screenwriters Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski in Conversation with Milos Forman (An Excerpt from a Recently Recovered 1999 Micro-Cassette Recording of the Director and Screenwriters of MAN ON THE MOON Discussing the Film and the Craft of the Biopic) (22:01)
- Spotlight on Location: The Making of MAN ON THE MOON (19:01)
- Deleted Scenes (12:00)
- R.E.M. Music Video: Man on the Moon
- R.E.M. Music Video: The Great Beyond
Liar Liar gets a 25th Anniversary Blu-ray in January
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The 1997 comedy “Liar Liar“ will be getting a “25th Anniversary Edition” Blu-ray Disc release on January 18th, 2022 via Shout Select (Shout! Factory). The film, directed by Tom Shadyac, starred Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Cary Elwes, Anne Haney, Jennifer Tilly, Swoosie Kurtz, Jason Bernard, and Amanda Donohoe. This will be spine number 127 in the Shout Select line.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and 2.0 Stereo sound. You can now find the Shout Select Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly through Shout! Factory’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- NEW “In Session: Looking Back At The Writing of Liar Liar”
- NEW “The Cases For Comedy: Looking Back At The Cast of Liar Liar”
- Deleted Scene
- Outtakes
- Feature Commentary With Director Tom Shadyac
- “Bridging The Comedy Chasm”
- Theatrical Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about this upcoming release of the film.
Burton and Schumacher “Batman” films on 4K in June
Warner today has officially announced plans to bring the Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher directed original four live-action Batman films to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 4th. These films include “Batman“ (1989), “Batman Returns“ (1992), “Batman Forever“ (1995), and “Batman & Robin“ (1997). The films will first get individual releases and then be released in a box set called “Batman Anthology” on 4K a tad bit later in the year (9/17). All four films are said to have been restored after they received new 4K scans of the original camera negatives. Tech specs for the releases will include 2160p video with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound for each film. No further details have yet been announced regarding the releases. They will each include newly remastered versions of the films on Blu-ray Disc and digital copies – likely compatible with Movies Anywhere. The bonus materials will be the same as previously included on Blu-ray for each film.
UPDATE / PRE-ORDERS: You can pre-order the films over at Amazon. Just click on the titles of the films above for links. Best Buy now has these also for pre-order. They only seem to work if you click the yellow “Pre-order” button beside each and will add to your cart. Their individual pages, however, will not load yet – at Best Buy. You can find the Batman Anthology box set already available to pre-order over at Warner’s WBShop. WBShop also has each film available to pre-order and here are the individual links: Batman / Batman Returns / Batman Forever / Batman & Robin. Lastly, the retailer Barnes & Noble has the box set and all four films available to pre-order as well.
