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Murder on the Orient Express on Blu-ray in February
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The original 1974 film adaptation of Agatha Christie‘s “Murder on the Orient Express“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 8th, 2022 via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Sidney Lumet, starred Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Sean Connery, Anthony Perkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Wendy Hiller, and Michael York.
The tech specs for the release and bonus materials have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned perhaps for an update on that. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. This will mark the first time that the original 1974 film has been available in the Blu-ray format. It is known (from the art) that this release will also include a digital code (copy) of the film.
1990 film adaptation of Misery is coming to 4K in October
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The 1990 film adaptation of Stephen King‘s “Misery“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 12th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Rob Reiner, starred James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, and Lauren Bacall. KL Studio Classics just announced this on Facebook in a post less than an hour ago.
The tech specs include a 2160p 4K video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes, set to be on a BD-100 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will also include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (in 1080p HD) as well as the bonus materials. It will also come in with a limited-edition slipcover (pictured above).
UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
The bonus materials and disc contents for this release are listed below.
4K UHD DISC 1:
- HDR Dolby Vision
- Audio Commentary by Director Rob Reiner
- Audio Commentary by Screenwriter William Goldman
- 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo
- Optional English Subtitles
- UHD 100 Triple Layer Disc
BLU-RAY DISC 2:
- Audio Commentary by Director Rob Reiner
- Audio Commentary by Screenwriter William Goldman
- Misery Loves Company: Featurette (29:52)
- Marc Shaiman’s Musical Misery Tour: Featurette (14:28)
- Diagnosing Annie Wilkes: Featurette (8:47)
- Advice for the Stalked: Featurette (4:58)
- Profile of a Stalker: Featurette (6:17)
- Celebrity Stalkers: Featurette (5:08)
- Anti-Stalking Laws: Featurette (2:23)
- Season’s Greetings Trailer (2:25)
- Theatrical Trailer
- 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo
- Optional English Subtitles
- Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
