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The 1981 film Stripes on 4K SteelBook in April

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The 1981 film “Stripes” will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 29th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film was directed by the late Ivan Reitman. It starred Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles, and John Candy. This release includes both the theatrical version and extended cut of the movie.

The movie has been restored from the original camera negative. The tech specs for this release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono sound. The lossless Mono will only be included with the theatrical version. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Also, a digital copy of the film (compatible with Movies Anywhere) will be included.

NOTE: This film had been released on the 4K format before. It was part of the “Columbia Classics: 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 2” from 2021. This will be the first time the film has had an individual 4K release, outside of that box set. It also will be the first time a 4K physical media release has contained Dolby Vision. The 2021 release only had HDR10 form of high dynamic range.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Special Features:
    • 40 Years of Stripes With Bill & Ivan – a two-part on-camera reunion between star Bill Murray and director Ivan Reitman, discussing their careers, memories from set, a tribute to the cast, as well as a special guest appearance from cinematographer Bill Butler
    • Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Special Features:
    • Commentary with Ivan Reitman and Dan Goldberg (Extended version only)
    • 11 Additional Deleted & Extended Scenes
    • 1983 TV Version of the film (in standard definition)
    • Deleted & Extended Scenes from the Extended version of the film
    • Stars and Stripes Documentary

Rock ‘n’ Roll High School comes to 4K in December

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The 1979 film “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 10th via Shout! Studios. The film, co-directed by Allan Arkush and Joe Dante, starred P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Dey Young, Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel, Dick Miller, Don Steele, and Ramones (Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Marky Ramone).

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono lossless sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. You can even preorder directly via Shout! Factory’s website where you’ll get a bonus poster. The 4K release will include audio commentary tracks. This 3-disc set uses the third disc (Blu-ray) for additional special features (listed below).

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Stephen B. Armstrong, Author Of “I Want You Around: The Ramones And The Making Of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School”
  • Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush, Mike Finnell And Richard Whitley
  • Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush And Actors P.J. Soles And Clint Howard
  • Audio Commentary With Richard Whitley And Russ Dvonch
  • Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman And Actress Dey Young

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Stephen B. Armstrong, Author Of “I Want You Around: The Ramones And The Making Of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School”
  • Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush, Mike Finnell And Richard Whitley
  • Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush And Actors P.J. Soles And Clint Howard
  • Audio Commentary With Richard Whitley And Russ Dvonch
  • Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman And Actress Dey Young

DISC THREE (BLU-RAY):

  • NEW Interview With Musician And Actor Marky Ramone
  • Class Of ’79: 40 Years Of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School – Revised
  • Back To School: A Retrospective
  • Staying After Class: An Interview With Actors P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten And Dey Young
  • Allan Arkush’s 2019 Sunday Slasher Rock ‘n’ Roll High School Intro
  • Interview With Roger Corman Conducted By Leonard Maltin
  • Interview With Director Allan Arkush
  • Audio Outtakes From The Roxy
  • Original Radio Ads
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spot

1996 horror film Uncle Sam comes to 4K in June

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The 1996 horror film “Uncle Sam“ is officially coming to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format on June 21st via Blue Underground.  The film, directed by William Lustig and written by the late Larry Cohen, starred Bo Hopkins, Timothy Bottoms, Robert Forster, P.J. Soles, William Smith, and Isaac Hayes.

This comes from a new 4K restoration, as noted below.

“… UNCLE SAM in a sparkling new 25th Anniversary restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, loaded with illuminating Extras!”

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  NOTE: This release only includes a 4K disc and not the Blu-ray Disc.

UPDATE:  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary #1 with Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen and Producer George G. Braunstein
  • Audio Commentary #2 with Director William Lustig and Star Isaac Hayes
  • Fire Stunts with Audio Commentary by Stunt Coordinator Spiro Razatos
  • Deleted Scene
  • Gag Reel
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Poster & Still Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find the restored trailer for the film.

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Halloween (1978) [Collector’s Edition] – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots

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SOURCE: 2021 4K UHD Blu-ray release.

Technical Specs:
Data capacity: 72.45 Gigabytes (BD-100)
The Movie Uses: 63.9 GB
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
HDR Form(s): HDR10, Dolby Vision

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This set of screenshots: 42 total

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4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots:

Blu-ray vs. 4K Screenshots Comparison:

SOURCES: 2007 Blu-ray (left), 2021 4K UHD Blu-ray (right)

 

4K 2018 vs. 2021 Screenshots Comparison:

SOURCES: 2018 4K UHD Blu-ray (left), 2021 4K UHD Blu-ray (right)

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Columbia Classics 4K Collection Volume 2 in October

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There will be a “Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Volume 2“ coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 12th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The limited edition 6-film collection will include the following films:

  • “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)
  • “Oliver!” (1968)
  • “Taxi Driver” (1976)
  • “Stripes” (1981)
  • “Sense and Sensibility” (1995)
  • “The Social Network” (2010)

These six different films spanning decades have all received 4K restorations and will be getting new sound mixes unless otherwise noted below. All of the films will be presented in 4K resolution with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. And, two films (“Taxi Driver” and “The Social Network”) will be presented in Dolby Vision form of HDR as well. All of the films with the exception of one (“Taxi Driver”) will also get new Dolby Atmos sound mixes as well as their original 5.1 and in some cases Mono lossless mixes. All of the details regarding those tech specs and such can be found a bit further below. All six films will get a digital code (copy) for each in 4K, via Movies Anywhere.

UPDATE: The release date has been pushed back yet again (to 10/12), from its originally slated 9/14 release. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon. Via that preorder listing, you can find a hi-res image glimpse at the interior of the packaging (seen below).

The release will come with some physical extras in the form of an 80-page booklet and a bonus Blu-ray Disc that will feature 20 classic Columbia Pictures shorts in HD for the first time, including “The Three Stooges – Disorder in the Court” from 1936. The booklet will include six essays about each of the films and are detailed below.

“… six all-new incisive essays from renowned writers Julie Kirgo, John Kenrick, Glenn Kenny, Michael G. McDunnah, Kayti Burt and Nev Pierce.”

You can find the full details below after the break about this upcoming limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray box set.

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Jawbreaker 20th Anniversary Blu-ray November

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The 1999 comedic thriller “Jawbreaker“ is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a new Blu-ray Disc release coming November 19th, via Sony MOD (manufacture on demand). That means this will ONLY be available online. The film, written & directed by Darren Stein, starred Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz, Judy Greer, P.J. Soles, Carol Kane, and Pam Grier. Tech specs for the release include 1080p HD video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo mixes. The Blu-ray is now available to preorder over at Amazon and retailer Best Buy. The new 20th Anniversary edition Blu-ray will include a new audio commentary as well as the original extras, listed below.

  • 20th Anniversary Retrospective Commentary: with Darren Stein, Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz, and Judy Greer
  • Original Commentary: with Darren Stein
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming 20th Anniversary Blu-ray release of the film.

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Rock ‘N’ Roll High School Anniversary Blu-ray

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The 1979 film “Rock ‘N’ Roll High School“ is getting a “40th Anniversary Edition” Steelbook release to Blu-ray Disc on November 19th via Shout! Factory. The film, executive produced by Roger Corman, featured a cast of P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Dey Young, Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel, Don Steele, Dick Miller, and punk band the Ramones. Tech specs for this release include 1080p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio from a new 4K scan of the original camera negative. UPDATE: I’ve just confirmed that audio on this release includes DTS-HD Master Audio Mono and Stereo sound. The 40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Steelbook is now available to pre-order over at Amazon and directly via the Shout! Factory store. Details about the video transfer and bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (40th Anniversary Edition Steelbook) Bonus Features
  • NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
  • NEW “Class Of ’79: 40 Years Of Rock ‘N’ Roll High School” – Featuring Interviews With Director/Story Writer Allan Arkush, Co-Director/Story Writer Joe Dante, Actress P.J. Soles, Screenwriter Richard Whitley, Screenwriter Russ Dvonch, Cinematographer Dean Cundey, Editor Larry Bock, And More!
  • Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush, Mike Finnell And Richard Whitley
  • Audio Commentary With Allan Arkush And Actors P.J. Soles And Clint Howard
  • Audio Commentary With Richard Whitley And Russ Dvonch
  • Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman And Actress Dey Young
  • “Back To School: A Retrospective” With Interviews From Allan Arkush, Executive Producer Roger Corman And More
  • “Staying After Class”: An Interview With Actors P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten And Dey Young
  • Interview With Roger Corman Conducted By Leonard Maltin
  • Interview With Allan Arkush Including A Look At Rare, Behind-The-Scenes Stills
  • Audio Outtakes From The Roxy
  • Original Radio Ads And TV Spot
  • Theatrical Trailer

Below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming 40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray release of the film.

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