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The 1990 film Awakenings comes to 4K in December
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The 1990 film “Awakenings“ is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Penny Marshall directed the movie, which was nominated for 3 Academy Awards (“Oscars”). It starred Robert De Niro and the late Robin Williams. It co-starred John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, and Max Von Sydow.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. The release will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.
The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- Making-Of Featurette
- Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
- Theatrical Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcing this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray.
Read moreThe 1998 film Snake Eyes is coming to 4K in December
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The 1998 film “Snake Eyes” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on December 17th via KL Studio Classics. Brian De Palma directed the film and it starred Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, John Heard, Carla Gugino, Stan Shaw, Kevin Dunn, Michael Rispoli, Luis Guzman, Mike Starr, and Tamara Tunie.
The movie has received a new master from a 16-bit 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The disc contents and bonus materials for this release are listed below.
DISC ONE (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
DISC TWO (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- Theatrical Trailer
1982 film Cat People is headed to 4K in June
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The 1982 film “Cat People“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in “Collector’s Edition” on June 28th via Scream Factory. The film, a remake directed by Paul Schrader, starred Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, Ruby Dee, Ed Begley, Jr., Annette O’Toole, and the late John Heard.
The tech specs for the release will include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The sound format has yet to be detailed and the extras are now in production, so stay tuned for a later update. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it will come with its Blu-ray counterpart. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via Shout! Factory‘s website.
“Home Alone” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray September
The 1990 film “Home Alone“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 15th, via Fox, in the 30th Anniversary Edition — according to multiple retailers. The film, which was directed by Chris Columbus & written by the late John Hughes, starred Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O’Hara, Roberts Blossom, and John Candy. The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned for an update on that once the studio [Fox] does an official announcement. The art (pictured above) tells us the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its original Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film included. That said, you can bet on getting all of the previous bonus materials from the original 2008 Blu-ray release. There’s no preorder listing for this 4K UHD Blu-ray yet over at Amazon but you can find it already listed over at retailer Best Buy, retailer Target, and online retailer Deep Discount. Finally, it’s certainly worth noting that there will be an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the film available over at retailer Best Buy. Sadly, the cover art for that hasn’t yet been unveiled.