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The 1996 film The Phantom is coming to 4K in April

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DVD cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a masked character in a pink background, fist protruding and the text 'SLAM EVIL!'
Blu-ray cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a superhero in a purple costume, emphasizing the phrase 'SLAM EVIL!'
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The 1996 film “The Phantom” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on April 14th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber).

Simon Wincer directed the movie, which starred Billy Zane. The movie’s supporting cast included Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and James Remar.

It has received a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative (approved by director Simon Wincer). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with DTS-HD Master Audio lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound options, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

You can’t find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or the Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon yet, but stay tuned for an update on that. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material set to be included with the release(s) is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Kismet in the Jungle: New Interview with Star Billy Zane (27:06)
  • NEW Slam Evil – Scoring The Phantom: New Interview with Composer David Newman (14:48)
  • Theatrical Trailer

Beverly Hills Cop 3 Movie Collection on 4K February

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The “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a “Beverly Hills Cop 3 Movie Collection” on 4K UHD Blu-ray as well as an individual 4K release of “Beverly Hills Cop III” (1994) both on February 20th via Paramount Home Entertainment.  The 1994 sequel, “Beverly Hills Cop III” was directed by John Landis, and starred Eddie Murphy, Jon Tenney, Joey Travolta, Judge Reinhold, Hector Elizondo, and Gilbert R. Hill.  The ‘3 Movie Collection’ will also include “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984) and “Beverly Hills Cop II” (1987) as well as the third film.

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The tech specs for the box set and individual release are all the same except for the aspect ratio, which varies.  Beverly Hills Cop III will be presented in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release(s) will come as a “combo pack” meaning that the Blu-ray counterpart of the film is included along with a digital copy.  No bonus materials will be included for the third film, as has been the case with all previous home video releases of it.  You can find “Beverly Hills Cop III” and the “Beverly Hills Cop 3 Movie Collection” on 4K UHD Blu-ray both available for preorder over at Amazon.  Stay tuned for when they are listed on other retailers.

Beverly Hills Cop Collection on Blu-ray January

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The “Beverly Hills Cop 3-Movie Collection“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc as a set on January 14th, 2020 via Paramount. This set includes 4K remastered versions of the films “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984), “Beverly Hills Cop II” (1987), and “Beverly Hills Cop III” (1994). The two sequels have never been released yet on the Blu-ray format and are making their debut in this 3-Movie Collection. The tech specs for the releases have not yet been detailed but I’m trying to get some info from Paramount soon regarding that. So, stay updated. UPDATE: The Blu-ray set is now available for preorder over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the Blu-ray Disc for the first film include new and previously materials listed below.

  • NEW Two never-before-seen deleted scenes
  • NEW Four new behind-the-scenes featurettes incorporating vintage 1984 interviews
  • NEW An isolated audio track of the original score by Harold Faltermeyer
  • NEW “BHC Mixtape ‘84”, which allows viewers to go directly to the scenes featuring the hit songs “The Heat Is On,” “Neutron Dance,” “New Attitude,” “Stir It Up,” “Do You Really,” and “Nasty Girl.”
  • Commentary by director Martin Brest
  • Beverly Hills Cop — The Phenomenon Begins
  • A Glimpse Inside the Casting Process
  • The Music of Beverly Hills Cop
  • Location Map
  • Theatrical Trailer

Below, after the break, you’ll find the full information regarding the upcoming physical HD and 4K digital releases.

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