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1992 film Sneakers on 4K and Blu-ray in April
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The 1992 film “Sneakers” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on April 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed and co-written by Phil Alden Robinson. It starred Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, and the late River Phoenix. It also featured Ben Kingsley, Phil Alden Robinson, and Mary McDonnell. Additionally, David Stathairn and James Earl Jones were in the cast. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is still “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie has received a new master, from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Kasker and Walter F. Parkes
- Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley
- The Making of Sneakers: Documentary (40:04)
- Theatrical Trailer
1994 film Blue Chips with Nick Nolte on Blu-ray September
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The 1994 sports drama “Blue Chips“ starring Nick Nolte and Shaquille O’Neal is making its debut to the Blu-ray Disc format on September 21st, via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by William Friedkin, co-starred Mary McDonnell, J.T. Walsh, Ed O’Neill, Alfre Woodard, Robert Wuhl, Bob Cousy, and featured cameos by Larry Bird and Bobby Knight.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray debut include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with this release.
Richard Kelly film Donnie Darko finally comes to 4K in April
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The 2001 Richard Kelly film “Donnie Darko” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition release on April 27th via Arrow Video. The distributor just announced this today via social media. The film, written & directed by Richard Kelly, starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holmes Osborne, Mary McDonnell, Daveigh Chase, James Duval, Patrick Swayze, Jolene Purdy, Stuart Stone, Gary Lundy, Seth Rogen, Beth Grant, Noah Wyle, and Drew Barrymore. Both the theatrical cut and the Director’s Cut of the movie have received new 4K restorations from the original camera negatives, which were supervised and approved by the director Richard Kelly and the DP (director of photography) Steven Poster. The tech specs for the 2-disc limited edition 4K release will include a 2160p presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio, for both versions, in HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition set is now available for preorder over at Amazon.
This limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray will come with the following physical extras (pictured below).
- 100-page hardcover book featuring writing by Nathan Rabin, Anton Bitel and Jamie Graham, an in-depth interview with Richard Kelly, an introduction by Jake Gyllenhaal and contemporary coverage, illustrated with original stills and promotional materials
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
- Six double-sided collector’s postcards
- Limited Edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
The full details about and bonus materials set to be included with this limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray release of the film are listed below, after the break.
