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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy 4K in December
Commissions Earned
The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy” of films is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition on December 16th via Arrow Video. An Arrow Video exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set is also available directly through Arrow Video’s website. Also, an exclusive Blu-ray Limited Edition set is available directly via Arrow Video. The three films included in this trilogy are listed below.
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990)
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” (1991)
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” (1993)
Steve Barron directed the first film, Michael Pressman directed the second film, and Stuart Gillard directed the third film. They starred Judith Hoag (“April O’Neil” #1), Paige Turco (“April O’Neil” #2), Elias Koteas (“Casey Jones”), James Saito (“Shredder” #1), François Chau (“Shredder” #2), Kevin Nash (“Super Shredder”), David Warner, and Ernie Reyes Jr., Sab Shimono, Stuart Wilson, and Vivian Wu. They also featured the voices of Kevin Clash (“Splinter” #1), James Murray (“Splinter” #2), and Corey Feldman (“Donatello” #1).
The first film has received a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The second and third films have received new 4K restorations from the original 35mm interpositives. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray set include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The first film will receive Dolby Atmos sound, while the second & third films will get lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. All three films will include lossless DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo sound mixes.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray version of the set include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with the same variety of Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround for the films, as well as stereo mixes.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can directly preorder the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition, the exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition, the standard Blu-ray Limited Edition, and the exclusive Blu-ray Limited Edition via Arrow Video’s website. You can preorder directly via the United States distributor at the MVD Shop.
A beginning of what the bonus materials are set to be included with the releases is listed below.
- Brand new director’s commentaries for all three films
- Brand new cast and crew interviews for all three films
- Perfect bound collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Simon Ward, John Torrani, and John Walsh
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Florey
- And more to be announced!
- FULL LIST OF EXTRAS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SEPTEMBER 26TH
Spawn – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre [2003] – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
In the Mouth of Madness comes to 4K in October
Commissions Earned
The 1994 movie “In the Mouth of Madness“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on October 28th via Arrow Video. John Carpenter directed this horror film. It starred Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, Jürgen Prochnow, Charlton Heston, David Warner, and John Glover.
This has received a 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Below, you can find a glimpse of the packaging, which features some physical extras (listed further below).
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website.
This limited edition will include these physical extras.
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Francesco Francavilla
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Francesco Francavilla
- Perfect bound collector’s book featuring new writing on the film by Guy Adams, Josh Hurtado, Richard Kadrey, George Daniel Lea, Willow Catelyn Maclay, and Alexandra West
The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Archive audio commentary with director John Carpenter and producer Sandy King Carpenter
- Archive audio commentary with director John Carpenter and director of photography Gary B. Kibbe
- NEW Audio commentary by filmmakers Rebekah McKendry & Elric Kane, co-hosts of Colors of the Dark podcast
- NEW Making Madness, a newly filmed interview with producer Sandy King Carpenter
- NEW Do You Read Sutter Cane?, a newly filmed interview with actor Jürgen Prochnow
- The Whisperer of the Dark, an archive interview with actress Julie Carmen
- Greg Nicotero’s Things in the Basement, an archive interview with special effects artist Greg Nicotero
- NEW We Are What He Writes, a new featurette in praise of John Carpenter and In the Mouth of Madness
- NEW Reality Is Not What It Used To Be, a new appreciation by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds, an archive featurette looking at the locations used in the film
- Home Movies From Hobb’s End, behind-the-scenes footage
- The Making of In the Mouth of Madness, a vintage featurette
- Theatrical trailer and TV spots
The Stuff – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
Big Helium Dog comes to Blu-ray in September
Commissions Earned
The 1999 film “Big Helium Dog“ comes to Blu-ray Disc on September 16th via SModCastle Cinema. This release will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group. Brian Lynch wrote and directed the movie. Kevin Smith executive-produced the film. It starred Michael Ian Black, Erik Stolhanske, Kevin Heffernan, Matt Kawczynski, Lorene Scafaria, Brian Quinn, Ming Chen, and Kevin Smith. This features members of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe.
This comes from a new transfer and restoration of the 16mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio and uncompressed PCM 2.0 Stereo sound.
The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via the MVDShop. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Commentary from Writer/Director Brian Lynch and star Matt Kawczynski
- Commentary from Brian Lynch, Matt Kawczynski and Film Historian Patrick Cotnoir
- Introduction by Executive Producer Kevin Smith and Writer & Director Brian Lynch (HD, 11:33)
- Q & A with Writer & Director Brian Lynch along with Associate Producer Kimbery Loughran and stars Matt Kawczynski, Lorene Scafaria, Brian Quinn and Michael Linstroth. (HD, 72:37)
- Cast auditions featuring Michael Linstroth, Bryan Johnson and more! (SD, 02:54)
- Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery
- 1999 Trailer with Introduction feat. “Hollywood’s Brian Lynch” (SD, 07:53)
- 1999 Theatrical Trailer (SD, 02:20)
- Limited Edition Slipcover (first pressing only)
EDITORIAL NOTE: This will be the second Blu-ray release from Kevin Smith‘s SModCastle Cinema line of home video releases. The first was “A Better Place” (Director’s Cut), which is now available on Blu-ray.
The Andromeda Strain – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Review
The 1986 film Cobra is coming to 4K in July
Commissions Earned
The 1986 film “Cobra” will be released via Arrow Video on 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition on July 22nd. George P. Cosmatos directed the film, which Sylvester Stallone co-wrote. The movie starred Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson, Brian Thompson, John Herzfeld, and Lee Garlington.
The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It includes lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo, 4.0 surround, and 5.1 surround sound options.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon or directly via Arrow Video’s website. The physical extras, artwork, and packaging can be seen below.
The bonus materials included with this limited edition release are listed below.
Physical Extras:
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
- Illustrated collector’s booklet containing new writing on the film by film critics Clem Bastow, William Bibbiani, Priscilla Page, and Ariel Schudson
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
Supplemental Materials:
- NEW audio commentary by film critics Kim Newman and Nick de Semlyen
- NEW audio commentary by film scholars Josh Nelson and Martyn Pedler
- Archive audio commentary by director George P. Cosmatos (1998)
- TV version of the film featuring deleted and alternate scenes, presented for the first time on home video (standard definition only)
- Slashing the Night Away, a new interview with composer Sylvester Levay
- Dark Glasses, Violence & Robots, a new visual essay by film critic Abbey Bender on Cobra and 80s maximalist cinema
- White Line Nightmare, a new visual essay by film critic Martyn Conterio on Cobra and the “Maverick Cop” genre
- Stalking and Slashing, an archive interview with actor Brian Thompson
- Meet the Disease, an archive interview with actor Marco Rodriguez
- Feel the Heat, an archive interview with actor Andrew Robinson
- Double Crossed, an archive interview with actor Lee Garlington
- A Work of Art, an archive interview with actor Art LaFleur
- The Making of Cobra, 1986 featurette
- Trailers and TV spots
- Image gallery