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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest comes to 4K

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The 1975 film adaptation of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Milos Forman directed the film based on the novel by Ken Kesey. It starred Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Sydney Lassick, Scatman Crothers, William Redfield, and Will Sampson. This motion picture is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray feature a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by HDR10, and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 Mono sound. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included on this release are listed below.

  • Conversations on Cuckoo:
    • Group Therapy
    • Moviemaking Memories
  • Completely Cuckoo Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes

NOTE: The 2008 and 2010 Blu-ray releases of the movie only featured AC3 Dolby Digital 5.1 lossy audio mixes. So, there has never been an HD release on home video that contained a lossless audio mix aside from that. That means that this will be the very first time you can hear the movie in true lossless 5.1 surround and the first time you can hear the original 2.0 mono, since DVD, and also in a lossless format. Also, the movie was incorrectly framed in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio instead of its intended 1.85:1 aspect. This will be the first time it’s been presented in that aspect ratio in HD or higher resolution.

In terms of bonus materials, it seems that this 4K release might not include some of the extras featuring Michael Douglas that were exclusively on the 2010 Blu-ray box set. It also appears that it may not include the original audio commentary with the film’s director, Milos Forman, and Producers, Michael Douglas & Saul Zaentz. That audio commentary was featured on the original 2008 Blu-ray and 2010 Blu-ray set.

Stay tuned for an update on this once Warner makes an official announcement for full clarity regarding the bonus materials. I’m going, right now, by what the back of the package art [HERE & HERE] shows. Perhaps they’ve yet again changed the names of the bonus materials, but kept the “Completely Cuckoo” featurette found on both releases.

The 1992 film Hard Boiled comes to 4K in November

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The 1992 John Woo film “Hard Boiled“ is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 4th via Hong Kong Cinema Classics / Shout! Studios. This will be spine number 17 in the HKCC line. John Woo directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Chow Yun-Fat, Philip Chan, Teresa Sun-Kwan Mo, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, and Tony Leung Chiu-wai. It’s worth noting that this motion picture is “Certified Fresh” by critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a NEW 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Cantonese lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound with English subtitles. An English language dub in DTS-HD MA Mono will also be included. This “Deluxe Edition” release will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a bonus Blu-ray Disc for extras.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly at Shout! Factory’s website, where you’ll get a free poster (while supplies last). The release will include a reversible sleeve and an exclusive 52-page booklet as physical extras. You can see these are pictured below.

The bonus materials set to be included on the 3-disc set are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Director John Woo And Film Journalist Drew Tayler
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Frank Djeng
  • Audio Commentary With Director John Woo, Producer Terence Chang, Filmmaker Roger Avary, And Critic Dave Kehr (Recorded By The Criterion Collection)

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Director John Woo And Film Journalist Drew Tayler
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Frank Djeng
  • Audio Commentary With Director John Woo, Producer Terence Chang, Filmmaker Roger Avary, And Critic Dave Kehr (Recorded By The Criterion Collection)

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW “Violent Night” – An Interview With Director John Woo
  • NEW “Boiling Over” – An Interview With Actor Anthony Wong
  • NEW “No Time For Failure” – An Interview With Producer Terence Chang
  • NEW “Hard To Resist” – An Interview With Screenwriter Gordon Chan
  • NEW “Boiled to Perfection” – An Interview With Screenwriter Chung Hang Ku
  • NEW “Body Count Blues” – An Interview With Composer Michael Gibbs
  • NEW “Hong Kong Confidential” – Inside Hard Boiled With Author Grady Hendrix
  • NEW “Gun-Fu Fever” – An Interview With Author Leon Hunt
  • NEW “Chewing The Fat” – An Interview Academic With Lin Feng
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes
  • Trailers
  • Image Gallery

The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K in October

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The cult classic 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 7th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Jim Sharman co-wrote and directed the film. It starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell, Peter Hinwood, and Meat Loaf.

The movie has received a 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Atmos and restored DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono 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 now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. Below you can find a further glimpse at the 4K SteelBook artwork.

The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Feature-length extras:
    • Rocky-oke: Sing It! (With Vocals):
    • The Midnight Experience with the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast
    • Vintage Callback Track (Unrated)
    • Trivia Track: 50 Years and Still Kicking!
    • Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
  • Deleted Songs:
    • “Once in A While”
  • Deleted & Alternate Scenes:
    • Alternate Version With B&W Opening
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 1
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 2
    • Brad and Janet Undressed, Alternate Takes 1-5
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 1
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 2
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 1
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 2
    • Alternate Credit Ending
    • Misprint Ending
  • The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadow Cast – For the 35th Anniversary of the film, a global search was done for a shadowcast. This is their story.
  • Featurettes:
    • Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995)
    • Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary)
    • Song Selection (With and Without Vocals)
  • Music Video:
    • Time Warp Music Video (15th Anniversary VHS Release)
  • Marketing Materials

Emergency! The Complete Series gets Blu-ray set

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The classic TV series “Emergency! The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The show starred Kevin Tighe, Randolph Mantooth, Julie London, Joanna Kern, and Linda Gray.

The tech specs for this 28-disc Blu-ray set include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound.

The Blu-ray set is not yet available (as a functional preorder) at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, you can find the Blu-ray set available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng. The only bonus material that will be included is an “Adam-12” Crossover Episode, “Lost and Found.”

Little House on the Prairie on Blu-ray in September

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The classic 1974 TV series “Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on September 9th via Lionsgate. The show starred Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, Melissa Sue Anderson, and Sidney Greenbush.

NOTE: All nine seasons of the show have been previously released individually on the Blu-ray format. This will, however, mark the first time the entire series has been packaged together as one release.

The tech specs for the release span a 45-disc set and include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, along with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The Blu-ray Disc set is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but there is a non-functional placeholder page. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng.

The bonus materials, set to be included with this release and totaling 8 hours in length, are listed below.

  • Original Screen Test with Michael Landon & Melissa Gilbert
  • The Little House Phenomenon 40th Anniversary Documentary, parts 1-6
  • Movie Specials:
    • A LOOK BACK TO YESTERDAY
    • THE LAST FAREWELL
    • BLESS ALL THE DEAR CHILDREN

The 1972 film Raw Meat comes to 4K in September

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The 1972 film “Raw Meat” [aka “Death Line”] is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 30th via Blue Underground. Gary Sherman directed and co-wrote the film. It starred Donald Pleasence, Christopher Lee, David Ladd, Sharon Gurney, and James Cossins.

The movie has received a new restoration from a 4K scan [16-bit] from the original, uncensored camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will include Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with the same audio mixes as listed for the 4K release. The 4K will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

UPDATED: You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon, but not the Blu-ray, so stay tuned for an update. Alternatively, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray via DiabolikDVD. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Writer/Director Gary Sherman, Producer Paul Maslansky, and Assistant Director Lewis More O’Ferrall
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
  • Trailers
  • TV Spots
  • Radio Spots

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Writer/Director Gary Sherman, Producer Paul Maslansky, and Assistant Director Lewis More O’Ferrall
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
  • Tales From The Tube – Interview with Co-Writer/Director Gary Sherman and Executive Producers Jay Kanter & Alan Ladd Jr.
  • From The Depths – Interview with Star David Ladd and Producer Paul Maslansky
  • Mind The Doors – Interview with Star Hugh Armstrong
  • Trailers
  • TV Spots
  • Radio Spots
  • NEWLY EXPANDED! Poster & Still Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find a promotional 4K restoration trailer in HD.

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail on 4K in August

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The 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail“ comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 26th. This release will be via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones co-directed the film. It starred the “Monty Python” comedy troupe. This included Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of HDR with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Mono sound. This 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can find a further glimpse of the contents of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook below.

Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material set to be included on this release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Near-Theatrical Version of the Film (in HD resolution) – Experience a slightly shorter version of the film, as seen on VHS!
  • ‘Tis But A Tribute – 50 Years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Over 25 comedy luminaries share their memories of, affection for, and continued fascination with the film

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones
  • Audio Commentary with John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin
  • 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Q&A with Terry, Terry, Mike, John and Eric!
  • Outtakes and Extended Scenes with Introduction by Terry Jones
  • Lost Animations with Introduction by Terry Gilliam
  • Quest for the Holy Grail Locations with Michael Palin and Terry Jones
  • Lego Knights: The Knights of the Round Table in LEGO
  • Special Japanese Version
  • How to Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film)
  • BBC Film Night on Location
  • Three Songs to Sing-Along
  • Photo Gallery
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
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