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The 1995 film Dead Man is coming to 4K in January

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The 1995 film “Dead Man“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 6th via The Criterion Collection. Jim Jarmusch wrote and directed the movie, which featured original music by Neil Young and starred Johnny Depp. It co-starred Gary Farmer, Crispin Glover, Lance Henriksen, Iggy Pop, John Hurt, Robert Mitchum, Gabriel Byrne, and Jared Harris.

This has received a 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Jim Jarmusch. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a black and white 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, in SDR (standard dynamic range), with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround sound. This 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” featuring its Blu-ray counterpart.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Q&A in which Jarmusch responds to questions sent in by fans
  • Footage of Neil Young composing and performing the film’s score
  • Interview with actor Gary Farmer
  • Readings of William Blake poems by members of the cast, including Mili Avital, Alfred Molina, and Iggy Pop, accompanied by Jarmusch’s location-scouting photos
  • Selected-scene audio commentary by production designer Bob Ziembicki and sound mixer Drew Kunin
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailer
  • Color photos from the film’s production
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: Essays by film critic Amy Taubin and music journalist Ben Ratliff
  • Cover by Nessim Higson

The Quick and the Dead 4K SteelBook in October

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The 1995 film “The Quick and the Dead” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on October 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Sam Raimi directed and produced the film. It starred Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and Leonardo DiCaprio. It co-starred Keith David, Roberts Blossom, Kevin Conway, Lance Henriksen, Pat Hingle, Gary Sinise, and Tobin Bell.

This release will be to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. NOTE: This film has been previously released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, back in 2018. However, that release only included the HDR10 form of high dynamic range, and this will also include Dolby Vision for the first time on physical media. That being said, tech specs for 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Walmart. The only bonus material included with this release consists of 7 Deleted Scenes and the Theatrical Trailer. No new extras will be featured.

The 1984 film The Terminator on 4K in November

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According to retailers, the 1984 film “The Terminator” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on November 19th on Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed and co-written by James Cameron, starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen, Earl Boen, and Bill Paxton.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. A digital copy is included with each of the 4K physical media releases. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you’ll find that the 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Below is a better glimpse at the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.

The following bonus materials will be included with the 4K releases.

  • Creating the Terminator: Visual Effects and Music
  • The Terminator: Closer to the Real Thing
  • Unstoppable Force: The Legacy of the The Terminator
  • 7 Deleted Scenes

1986 James Cameron film Aliens lands on 4K in March

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After much anticipation, the 1986 film “Aliens” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 12th via 20th Studios Home Entertainment (Disney). The film, directed by James Cameron, starred Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, William Hope, Al Matthews, Jenette Goldstein, Mark Rolston, Ricco Ross, Colette Hiller, and Carrie Henn.  This release will include both the theatrical version and the 1990 Special Edition.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos, on a BD-100 disc. The release itself will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart of the film (for both versions) included along with a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at both Amazon and Walmart. Disclaimer: Commissions Earned at those two retailers.

The bonus materials set to be included with this release are extremely lengthy and are listed further below, after the break.

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1994 film No Escape with Ray Liotta comes to Blu-ray

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The 1994 film “No Escape“ starring the late great Ray Liotta is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc for the first time [in the U.S.] on October 11th via Unearthed Films, under the Unearthed Classics division.  The science fiction film [set in the year 2022] was directed by Martin Campbell, also known for directing “Casino Royale” (2006). It co-starred Lance Henriksen, Stuart Wilson, Kevin Dillon, Ernie Hudson, and the late Michael Lerner.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with options of both lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and uncompressed LPCM 2.0 Stereo sound mixes.  Unearthed Films sent along with some promo images that seem to be screenshots [found below] from the new transfer of the film in HD.  They, oddly enough though are 1918 pixels instead of 1920 pixels wide though for some reason.  So, technically these are not in full HD just by 2 pixels in width?  Still, it gives you an idea of how it should look, which is rather impressive.

You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  The bonus materials set to be included with the Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • “WELCOME TO THE FUTURE: THE SCI-FI WORLDS OF GALE ANNE HURD” – A new interview with producer Gale Anne Hurd
  • “SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: DIRECTING NO ESCAPE” – A new interview with filmmaker Martin Campbell
  • “PENAL COLONY: WRITING NO ESCAPE” – A new interview with co-writer Joel Gross
  • Alternate Intro
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots
  • Photo Gallery
  • Vintage Making of Featurettes

The full details about the upcoming release can be found below, after the break.

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