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The 2015 film The Visit is coming to 4K in late November

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The 2015 film “The Visit” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 26th via KL Studio Classics. The film, written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, starred Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Kathryn Hahn, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Patch Darragh, Jorge Cordova, and Benjamin Kanes.

The movie has received a new 4K master. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video club in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The contents and bonus materials for this 2-disc set are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
  • The Making of The Visit: Featurette (9:56)
  • Interviews with Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Blum and Marc Bienstock
  • 10 Deleted Scenes (8:34)
  • Alternate Ending (2:25)
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage
  • Becca’s Photos: Image Gallery (1:13)
  • Domestic Theatrical Trailer
  • International Theatrical Trailer
  • 12 American TV Spots
  • 8 UK TV Spots
  • 4 Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD Ads

The Sixth Sense and Signs come to 4K in October

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The films “The Sixth Sense” (1999) and “Signs” (2002) are both officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 22nd via Hollywood Pictures and Touchstone Pictures (Disney). The films were both written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. “The Sixth Sense” starred Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, and Donnie Wahlberg. “Signs” starred Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, and Cherry Jones. Notably, “The Sixth Sense” is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Below is some information about the restoration process the movies have received.

“The original negatives for both films were scanned at 4K resolution and restored in High Dynamic Range (HDR).”

The tech specs for The Sixth Sense on 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for Signs on 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. Each release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included along with a digital copy.

UPDATE: The digital versions of the film include Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. However, these physical media releases on 4K UHD Blu-ray will only include HDR10 and not Dolby Vision. So, you’ll have to watch the 4K digital versions you will get included to experience these films in Dolby Vision.

You can now find “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” on 4K UHD Blu-ray both available for preorder at Amazon. I have just been informed by someone at Disney that the films each will include their legacy bonus materials from the previous Blu-ray releases which are included in the 4K UHD Blu-ray sets. Below you can find a full list of those previously released extras, with some dating back to the DVD releases.

The Sixth Sense (1999)

  • Making Signs – 6 Part Documentary
    • Looking for Signs
    • Building Signs
    • Making Signs: A Commentary by M. Night Shyamalan
    • The Effects of Signs
    • Last Voices: The Music of Signs
    • Full Circle
  • Storyboards: Multi-Angle Features
  • Night’s First Alien Movie
  • Deleted Scenes

Signs (2002)

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Reflections From the Set
  • Between Two Worlds
  • Moving Pictures: The Storyboard Process
  • Music and Sound Design
  • Reaching the Audience
  • Rules and Clues
  • Publicity

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about both films coming to 4K.

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The 2024 film Trap comes to 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2024 film “Trap” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on November 5th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by M. Night Shyamalan, stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shayamalan, Hayley Mills, and Allison Pill.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K and Blu-ray physical media releases both include a digital copy. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Setting the Trap: A New M. Night Shayamalan Experience
  • Saleka as Lady Raven
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Cooper Gets Stopped by SWAT
    • Riley Shows Lady Raven Her Room
    • Cooper Takes a Hostage and Slips Away
  • Extended Concert Scene: Where Did She Go

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and full announcement about the home video releases of this film.

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The 2010 film Devil is coming to 4K in early October

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The 2010 film “Devil” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 8th via Scream Factory. The film, directed by John Erick Dowdle, co-written and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, starred Chris Messina, Logan Marshall-Green, Jenny O’Hara, Bojana Novakovic, Bokeem Woodbine, Geoffrey Arend, Jacob Vargas, and Matt Craven.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the interpositive negative. Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, using the 4K restoration. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon, online retailer GRUV, and directly via Shout! Factory’s website. The following bonus materials will be included with the 2-disc set.

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Emily Higgins And Billy Dunham (on 4K and Blu-ray)
  • Deleted Scenes
  • “The Story”
  • “The Devil’s Meeting”
  • “The Night Chronicles”

The Watchers is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in August

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The 2024 fantasy/horror film “The Watchers” is officially coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 27th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed & co-written by Ishana Shyamalan, stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré, and Oliver Finnegan. The film was produced by the director’s father M. Night Shyamalan. 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 sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will each include a digital copy of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the 4K and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Welcome to the Show: The Making of The Watchers
  • Creating The Watchers
  • Constructing the Coop
  • Ainriochtán and the Irish Fairy Folklore 
  • Deleted Scene – Lair of Love

M. Night Shyamalan’s Old on 4K and Blu-ray October

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The 2021 film “Old” is officially coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on October 19th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by M. Night Shyamalan, stars Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ken Leung, Eliza Scanlen, Aaron Pierre, Embeth Davidtz, and Emun Elliott.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that the 4K will include its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray version will include its DVD counterpart, and each will get a digital code (copy) of the film — compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available as an exclusive over at retailer Best Buy. It’s now available for preorder.

The bonus materials set to be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • DELETED SCENES
  • SHYAMALAN FAMILY BUSINESS – We look at what Night’s two daughters, Ishana and Saleka, contributed to the film and how collaborating with family made filming outside Philadelphia still feel like home.
  • ALL THE BEACH IS A STAGE – Shooting a film in a wide-open space is challenging because angles have to be created, much like theatre. Night explains the significance of his camera movements and the cast discuss the unique experience of filming without coverage.
  • NIGHTMARES IN PARADISE – When making a film like OLD, finding the right shooting location is everything. Hear the story of why Night took the production to the Dominican Republic and how Mother Nature both challenged and helped the production.
  • A FAMILY IN THE MOMENT – Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Thomasin McKenzie and Alex Wolff recount one very special, emotional night of filming that brought them closer than they ever imagined.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the home video release of this film.

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M. Night Shyamalan film “Glass” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in April

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The 2019 M. Night Shyamalan written & directed film “Glass” is coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on April 16th via Universal, according to an early alert to retailers. The film just released last week theatrically is a sequel to the films “Unbreakable” (2000) and “Split” (2016). Glass features a cast of James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sarah Paulson.

UPDATE: Tech specs for the 4K release includes 2160p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound.  Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray Disc, the Blu-ray getting a DVD, and both including a Digital Copy of the film. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now both available with pre-order listings over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below.

  • The Collection of Main Characters – A look at all the main players and how they fit in the universe created by filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.
    • David Dunn
    • Elijah Price
    • Kevin Wendell Crumb
    • The Rest of the Family
  • Bringing the Team Back Together – M. Night Shyamalan is famous for working with many of the same crew from film to film. In this piece, cast and crew share personal stories of why Shyamalan’s productions feel like seeing family again.
  • David Dunn vs. The Beast – An in-depth look at the animalistic face-off between David Dunn and The Beast
  • Glass Decoded – M. Night Shyamalan unveils some secrets of continuity and style from across the Glass trilogy
  • Breaking Glass: The Stunts – The superhuman strength of The Beast is best illustrated in the stunts. Take a behind the scenes look into the very effective methods of executing stunts in the film.
  • Connecting the Glass Universe – Explore M. Night Shyamalan’s stylistic approach to the Glass trilogy and the unconventional concept of a comic book movie grounded in reality.
  • M. Night Shyamalan: Behind the Lens – Cast and crew discuss Shyamalan’s dedicated and meticulous approach to storytelling.
  • The Sound of Glass – Composer West Dylan Thordson elaborates on his use of string instruments to create tension, and explains why recording the score on-location enhanced the tone of Glass.
  • Enhancing the Spectacle – The VFX team provides details on the rewarding task of using CGI as an effective tool to intensify the narrative of Glass.
  • Raven Hill Memorial – Roam the long corridors of Raven Hill Memorial Hospital and see why the cast and crew describe the eerie location as its own character in the film.
  • Night Vision – A look at the early stages of Glass by examining the storyboards and their remarkable similarity to the final shots in the film.
  • Alternate Opening – Introduction by director M. Night Shyamalan available
  • Deleted Scenes – Introductions by director M. Night Shyamalan available
    • David Alone at Bar
    • Patricia Talks to Cheerleaders
    • David Encounters Pierce
    • Casey in Art Class
    • Dr. Staple Explains Machine
    • Mrs. Price in Waiting Room
    • Mrs. Price Talks to Elijah
    • Dr. Staple Drinks Tea
    • Pierce Checks Elijah’s Room
    • Mrs. Price Tells Elijah About Surgery
    • David Submits to Dr. Staple
    • Patients Worship The Beast
  • A Conversation with James McAvoy and M. Night Shyamalan – Star James McAvoy and Producer/Writer/Director M. Night Shyamalan discuss the importance of originality when creating a film in this genre.

Lastly, the film will be receiving an exclusive Steelbook release for the 4K version over at retailer Best Buy. This will also come with 3 collectible character art cards (shown below). It’s not yet available for pre-order there but a placeholder page is already up. The artwork for that Steelbook can be found below.

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