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The 1982 film The Beastmaster on 4K in November

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The 1982 film “The Beastmaster“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray (in a “Collector’s Edition”) on November 25th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). Don Coscarelli directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Marc Singer, Rip Torn, Tanya Roberts, and John Amos.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will come with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 sound mixes. This release will be a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart(s) included. It features the Theatrical Cut (in both 4K and HD) as well as a “Special VFX Cut” (in HD).

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, you can preorder directly via the ShoutFactory website. The details about the contents of this release and bonus materials are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut in 4K
  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
  • Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut in 1080p HD
  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
  • Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
  • The Beastmaster Chronicles – A Six-Part Series Looking Back At The Making And Legacy Of The Beastmaster, Including Interviews With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli, Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman, Cast Members Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos, And Josh Milrad, Assistant Producer Frank K. Isaac Jr., Makeup Effects Artist Mark Shostrom, Animal Trainer Boone Nar, Costume Designer Betty Pecha Madden, Composer Lee Holdridge, And Sound Designer Jeremy Hoenack

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

  • “Special VFX Cut” in HD – Alternate Updated Visual Effects Version Supervised By The Director
  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
  • Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
  • The Saga Of The Beastmaster Featurette
  • Super 8mm Home Movies Shot By Production Assistant James Dodson With Audio Commentary By Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
  • Still Gallery
  • Outtake Footage
  • Theatrical Trailer

Murder, She Wrote arrives on Blu-ray in June

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TV’s “Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Series” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The show ran a total of 12 seasons and starred Angela Lansbury as “Jessica Fletcher.”

This 62-disc set includes all 264 episodes along with an additional 4 TV movies. Bonus materials are also said to be included.

The tech specs for the release are speculated to include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio and lossless 2.0 stereo sound. The Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for any further details. Below you will find a product description.

“Angela Lansbury stars as Jessica Fletcher in one of the longest-running and most beloved TV series of all-time, Murder, She Wrote. Set in Cabot Cove, Maine, Jessica is a mystery writer and amateur detective who is quick to outwit both criminals and the police when it comes to solving a murder. Winner of 4 Golden Globes and nominated for 12 consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Actress in a Drama, the series showcases unforgettable guest stars including Tom Bosely, George Clooney, Shirley Jones, Courteney Cox, Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Rooney, Tom Selleck, John Amos, Dorothy Lamour, Cyd Charrise and many more. In Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Series, help Jessica get to the bottom of every crime she encounters in this completely remastered collection featuring all 264 episodes, 4 TV movies, and bonus features.”

1982 film The Beastmaster gets a standard 4K release

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The cult-classic 1982 film “The Beastmaster“ will be getting a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on July 27th via Vinegar Syndrome. The film has previously been released by Vinegar Syndrome as an exclusive on the 4K format directly on their website, but now will be available via other retailers in a standard form of packaging. The film, directed and co-written by Don Coscarelli and based on the novel of the same title, starred Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos, Rod Loomis, Ben Hammer, and Billy Jayne.

The film has received a new 4K scan and restoration from the original 35mm interpositive negative. Tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and both the original Stereo 2.0 and 5.1 surround lossless sound mixes. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart in 1080p HD with the same audio mixes. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray combo pack standard release available for preorder over at Amazon.

This version is not to be confused with Vinegar Syndrome’s previous exclusive 4K releases of the film and does not any of the physical extras that those did. I want to state that upfront. However, it will contain the following extras.

  •  Brand new commentary track with writer/director Don Coscarelli & writer/producer Paul Pepperman, moderated by filmmaker Joe Lynch
  • Archival commentary track with Don Coscarelli & Paul Pepperman
  • “The Beastmaster Chronicles” – a brand new feature length making-of documentary by Elijah Drenner
  • “The Saga of the Beastmaster” – an archival making-of documentary by Perry Martin
  • Super 8mm home movies shot by James Dodson with audio commentary by Don Coscarelli & Paul Pepperman
  • Outtakes
  • Stills, Promotional, and Archival Material Gallery
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Reversible cover artwork

Romero and Argento film Two Evil Eyes on 4K in August

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The 1990 film “Two Evil Eyes” co-directed by George A. Romero and Dario Argento is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on August 24th via Blue Underground. The film featured a cast of Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel, Martin Balsam, E.G. Marshall, John Amos, and Tom Atkins. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio from a new 4K restoration in both Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The new 4K restoration here came from the uncensored original camera negative.

UPDATE #2: You can now find that the 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon, as well as over at DiabolikDVD. Bonus materials set to be included with this new 2-disc 4K UHD Blu-ray Blu-ray are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:

  • Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth, Author of Murder By Design: The Unsane Cinema of Dario Argento
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Poster & Still Gallery

Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Extras:

  • Two Masters’ Eyes – Interviews with Directors Dario Argento & George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects
  • Supervisor Tom Savini, Executive Producer Claudio Argento, and Asia Argento
  • Savini’s EFX – A Behind-the-Scenes look at the film’s Special Make-Up Effects
  • At Home With Tom Savini – A personal tour of Tom Savini&’s home
  • Adrienne Barbeau on George Romero
  • Before I Wake – Interview with Star Ramy Zada
  • Behind The Wall – Interview with Star Madeleine Potter
  • One Maestro And Two Masters – Interview with Composer Pino Donaggio
  • Rewriting Poe – Interview with Co-Writer Franco Ferrini
  • The Cat Who Wouldn’t Die – Interview with Assistant Director Luigi Cozzi
  • Two Evil Brothers – Interview with Special Make-Up Assistant Everett Burrell
  • Working With George – Interview with Costume Designer Barbara Anderson

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film, the sales sheet for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release, and the full details about the release.

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Two Evil Eyes Limited Edition Blu-ray October

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The 1990 film “Two Evil Eyes“ directed by George A. Romero and Dario Argento is getting a “Limited Edition” Blu-ray Disc release on October 29th via Blue Underground. The film featured a cast of Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel, Martin Balsam, E.G. Marshall, John Amos, and Tom Atkins. Tech specs for the release include 1080p HD video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio from a new 4K restoration with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono, and Dolby Digital Mono sound. The new 4K restoration here came from the uncensored original camera negative. The “limited edition” Blu-ray is now available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on this new 3-disc “limited edition” Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Disc 1 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
    • NEW! Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth, Author of Murder By Design: The Unsane Cinema of Dario Argento
    • Theatrical Trailer
    • Poster & Still Gallery
  • Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Extras:
    • Two Masters’ Eyes – Interviews with Directors Dario Argento & George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Supervisor Tom Savini, Executive Producer Claudio Argento, and Asia Argento
    • Savini’s EFX – A Behind-the-Scenes look at the film’s Special Make-Up Effects
    • At Home With Tom Savini – A personal tour of Tom Savini’s home
    • Adrienne Barbeau on George Romero
    • NEW! Before I Wake – Interview with Star Ramy Zada
    • NEW! Behind The Wall – Interview with Star Madeleine Potter
    • NEW! One Maestro And Two Masters – Interview with Composer Pino Donaggio
    • NEW! Rewriting Poe – Interview with Co-Writer Franco Ferrini
    • NEW! The Cat Who Wouldn’t Die – Interview with Assistant Director Luigi Cozzi
    • NEW! Two Evil Brothers – Interview with Special Make-Up Assistant Everett Burrell
    • NEW! Working With George – Interview with Costume Designer Barbara Anderson
  • Disc 3 (CD):
    • TWO EVIL EYES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Pino Donaggio
  • BONUS! Collectible Booklet with a new essay by Michael Gingold

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

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