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The 1987 film Harry and the Hendersons on 4K in April

Cover of the movie 'Harry and the Hendersons' featuring John Lithgow, with a scene depicting a hole in a wall revealing a vibrant landscape.
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The 1987 film “Harry and the Hendersons” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 28th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber].


William Dear co-wrote the screenplay and directed the movie. It starred John Lithgow and Melinda Dillon. The supporting cast included Don AmecheDavid SuchetMargaret LangrickJoshua RudoyKevin Peter HallLainie Kazan, and M. Emmet Walsh.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 stereo sound, and a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. That Blu-ray will also feature the new 4K scan.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or any other retailers, but stay tuned. In the meantime, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker / Film Historian Steve Mitchell and Screenwriter Michael Charles Hill
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker / Film Historian Steve Mitchell and Screenwriter Michael Charles Hill
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck
  • Cast of Characters
  • Creating Jo Nesbø’s World
  • The Snowman Killer
  • Norwegian Landscape
  • Stunt Files: The Sinking Lake
  • Theatrical Trailer

FOX also plans to bring “Predator 3-Movie Collection” to 4K UHD Blu-ray in August

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It sure seems that Fox Home Entertainment also plans to bring a “Predator 3-Movie Collection” to 4K UHD Blu-ray on the same date as the first film, August 7th. The collection will include the films “Predator” (1987), “Predator 2” (1990), and “Predators” (2010). Those films were directed by John McTiernanStephen Hopkins, and Nimród Antal. Tech specs and bonus materials have not yet been detailed, as the studio has yet to even officially announce either this or the individual release of the first film – as I had previously reported on.

I actually found this just browsing around, and at this point I wouldn’t even call it a “rumor” anymore, as we well know that the first film is coming, but now get a confirmation (of sorts) via a PRE-ORDER listing over at Amazon for this, carrying the exact same release date (8/7). Stay tuned for further updates. Also remember that the first film, “Predator“, is (as mentioned) getting its own individual release on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

UPDATE: It appears that we are going to also see individual releases for both sequels “Predator 2” and “Predators” on 4K UHD Blu-ray as well. No pre-order listings are available yet on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update when they become available. The artwork for the two titles can be found below.

“Predator” definitely appears to be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in August


As I had previously reported (back on June 14th in a “rumor”), it now is seeming more like we (U.S. consumers) are definitely going to be getting the 1987 John McTiernan directed film “Predator” released on 4K UHD Blu-ray via Fox Home Entertainment. One major thing that’s pushing this past the point of “rumor” is the fact we now have U.S. cover art depicted on Amazon (directly, above). In fact, I’m not even featuring an image for the news story header to prove this. So, take that for what it’s worth.

The release date retailers are giving for the release is August 7th. A PRE-ORDER listing, where the cover art can be found, is available now over at Amazon. Stay tuned later this month perhaps for an official press release to come out from the studio (Fox).

Also, be on the lookout for me posting the Screenshots from the previous 2010 Blu-ray Disc release of the film soon. Lastly, for those who don’t want to visit Amazon to view it, you’ll find the U.S. cover art further below after the break.

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