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1989 comedy Major League is coming to 4K in April

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The 1989 comedy “Major League” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 2nd via Paramount Home Entertainment, according to retailers.  The film, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year (as noted on the packaging above), was written & directed by David S. Ward and starred Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen, Margaret Whitton, James Gammon, Wesley Snipes, Rene Russo, Charles Cyphers, Chelcie Ross, Dennis Haysbert, Andy Romano, and Bob Uecker.

UPDATE:  The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the correct 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound.  The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart.  It’s most certainly worth noting that there will also be a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below) that is available for preorder over at Amazon as well.  The bonus materials for both releases include all of the previous Blu-ray extras on the 4K disc. Those extras are listed below.

  • Commentary by Director/Screenwriter David S. Ward and Producer Chris Chesser
  • My Kinda Team: Making Major League (HD)
  • A Major League Look at Major League (HD)
  • Bob Uecker: Just a Bit Outside (HD)
  • Alternate Ending with Filmmaker Introduction (HD)
  • A Tour of Cerrano’s Locker (HD)
  • Photo Gallery

1989 film Little Monsters on Blu-ray in September

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The 1989 cult-classic film Little Monsters is officially making its debut to Blu-ray Disc on September 15th, via Vestron Video & Lionsgate. The film, directed by Richard Greenberg, starred Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley, and Ben Savage. Tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound. A digital copy of the film will be included. You can now find the Blu-ray is available for preorder over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • *NEW* Audio Commentary with Jarret Gahan, Editor-in-Chief of CultofMonster.com
  • *NEW* Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview with Composer David Newman
  • *NEW* “Call Him Maurice” – An Interview with Actor Howie Mandel
  • *NEW* “Beneath the Bed” – An Interview with Producer Andrew Licht
  • *NEW* “Monsters Big & Small” – An Interview with Special Makeup Effects Creator Robert Short
  • *NEW* Vintage Interviews with Actors Fred Savage, Ben Savage, Special Makeup Effects Creator Robert Short, and Director Richard Alan Greenberg
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage
  • “Making Maurice” – Vintage Footage of Howie Mandel’s Makeup Transformation
  • Vintage EPK & VHS Promo
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Still Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming Blu-ray debut of the film.

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