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The 1990 film Ghost comes to 4K in late October

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Justin Sluss

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The 1990 film “Ghost” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 22nd as part of the Paramount Presents line. Previously released on Blu-ray, as spine number 8 in the series, this will come as a new “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included along with a digital copy. The film, directed by Jerry Zucker, starred Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, Rick Aviles, and Vincent Schiavelli. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Below is a glimpse of the packaging for the 4K release.

The bonus materials set to be on the 4K Paramount Presents release, should be identical as the Blu-ray release, and include the following.

Filmmaker Focus: Director Jerry Zucker on Ghost
Audio Commentary by Jerry Zucker and Writer Bruce Joel Rubin
Alchemy of a Love Scene
Theatrical Trailer
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic

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1955 Hitchcock film To Catch a Thief on 4K in October

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Justin Sluss

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The 1955 film “To Catch a Thief” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 15th via Paramount Presents. The film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starred Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Jean Martinelli, Charles Vanel, Brigitte Auber, and Georgette Anys. This movie has already been released by Paramount Presents on Blu-ray Disc back in April of 2021, as spine number 3 in the series, but this will be its debut to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format – carrying the same spine number. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. This release will only include the 4K disc and no Blu-ray counterpart. It should perhaps include a digital copy, judging from how Paramount Presents has done things so far. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Below you can find a list of the bonus materials set to be included with the release.

Filmmaker Focus: Leonard Maltin on To Catch a Thief
Behind the Gates (2009): Carry Grant and Grace Kelly
Audio Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper (Hitchcock historian)
Original Theatrical Trailer

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Scorsese film Bringing Out the Dead on 4K in September

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Justin Sluss

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The 1999 dramatic thriller “Bringing Out the Dead“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc (for the very first time) in a 2-disc set on September 17th via Paramount Presents (Paramount Home Entertainment). The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, starred Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore, and Marc Anthony. The film has been “newly remastered from the original camera negative, this exceptional new release was reviewed by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Thelma Schoonmaker.” It’s certainly worth noting that the film is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Below you can get a glimpse at the full artwork for this release.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and include a digital copy. You can now find the upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray release available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. Bonus materials set to be included in this Paramount Presents release are listed below.

NEW FILMMAKER FOCUS – MARTIN SCORSESE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD — Visionary filmmaker Martin Scorsese shares stories behind the production, touching on casting, shooting in New York City, and the music and art that inspired his approach.
NEW A RUMINATION ON SALVATION – NICOLAS CAGE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD — Academy Award® winner* Nicolas Cage relates tales of wild nights in New York City, his cerebral approach to his character, and his time with Scorsese prior to shooting.
NEW CEMETERY STREETS – SCREENWRITER PAUL SCHRADER ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD — Legendary screenwriter Paul Schrader talks about adapting author Joe Connelly’s novel, how traveling with real paramedics informed his writing, and his creative partnership with Scorsese.
NEW CITY OF GHOSTS – CINEMATOGRAPHER ROBERT RICHARDSON ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD — Frequent Scorsese collaborator and Academy Award® winning ** cinematographer Robert Richardson opens up about shooting Bringing Out the Dead and how the film personally resonated with him.
ON SET WITH PATRICIA ARQUETTE — Actress Patricia Arquette reflects on working with Nicolas Cage, the creative openness of director Martin Scorsese, and how her own background allowed for a personal understanding of her character.
ON SET WITH JOHN GOODMAN — Actor John Goodman talks about the intensity of portraying a paramedic, working with Nicolas Cage, and the honor of appearing in a Martin Scorsese film.
ON SET WITH VING RHAMES — Actor Ving Rhames shares how Martin Scorsese’s New York City differs from his personal experience and how his character relates to Nicolas Cage’s character.
ON SET WITH TOM SIZEMORE — Actor Tom Sizemore celebrates the opportunity to appear in Bringing Out the Dead and reflects on how life is full of surprises.
ON SET WITH MARC ANTHONY — Actor Marc Anthony shares how he turned witnessing real-life hardship on the streets of New York City into an unforgettable performance.
EXCLUSIVE CAST AND CREW INTERVIEWS
THEATRICAL TRAILERS

Once Upon A Time in the West comes to 4K in May

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Justin Sluss

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The 1969 Sergio Leone film “Once Upon A Time in the West” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 14th via Paramount Presents – as spine number 44 in the series. The movie, co-written by Dario Argento, starred Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti, Woody Strode, Keenan Wynn, and Jack Elam.

UPDATE: Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround as well as a Dolby Digital Mono sound mix. This has received a new restoration as noted below (from a product description):

“Restored from the original camera negative by Paramount’s archive team, L’immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation. Special thanks to Martin Scorsese for his consultation on this restoration.”

The release will include both the 4K and Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as presumably a digital code (copy) of the film – although not yet confirmed. You can find a glimpse at the fold-out poster and packaging below. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available now for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

Commentary by the Hosts of the Spaghetti Western Podcast –NEW!
A Look Back with Leonard Maltin—NEW!
Commentary with contributions from directors John Carpenter, John Milius & Alex Cox, film historians Sir Christopher Frayling & Dr. Sheldon Hall, and cast and crew
An Opera of Violence
The Wages of Sin
Something To Do With Death
Railroad: Revolutionising the West
Locations Then & Now (Gallery)
Production Gallery
Theatrical Trailer

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1996 film Primal Fear on 4K UHD Blu-ray in March

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Justin Sluss

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The 1996 film “Primal Fear” will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 26th as part of the Paramount Presents series, as spine number 43, through Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Gregory Hoblit, starred Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand, and Terry O’Quinn.

The tech specs for the release have yet to be detailed, but you can very likely expect a 2160p video presentation with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included and a digital code (copy) of the film. Bonus materials have yet to be announced, but you can for sure expect the previous Blu-ray extras ported over and possibly new extras. Stay tuned for an update. The 4K UHD Blu-ray release is now available for preorder over at Amazon. Below you can see the packaging which includes a fold-out of the original theatrical movie poster.

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance comes to 4K in May

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Justin Sluss

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1962 western “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance“ will officially be the first 4K UHD Blu-ray release in the Paramount Presents line on May 17th, as spine number 31, from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by John Ford, starred James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, Lee Van Cleef, Woody Strode, Edmond O’Brien, Andy Devine, and John Carradine.

This comes from a new scan and remaster. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and restored Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound as well as restored Mono in Dolby Digital. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart along with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available now for preorder over at Amazon. The release will include collectible packaging with tasteful artwork and a fold-out replica of the original movie poster (pictured below) on the slipcover.

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

Filmmaker Focus – Leonard Maltin on The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance—NEW!
Feature commentary by filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, along with his archival recordings with John Ford and James Stewart
Selected scene commentary with introduction by Dan Ford, along with his archival recordings with John Ford, James Stewart and Lee Marvin
The Size Of Legends, The Soul Of Myth
- Chapter 1: Changing Of The Guard
- Chapter 2: The Irascible Poet
- Chapter 3: The Hero Doesn’t Win, The Winner Isn’t Heroic
- Chapter 4: Most Things Happen By Accident
- Chapter 5: The Great Protector
- Chapter 6: Spotlight – Lee Marvin
- Chapter 7: Print The Legend
Original Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about this release.

Robert Redford film Ordinary People on Blu-ray March

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Justin Sluss

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The 1980 Academy Award-winning film “Ordinary People“ will be coming to Blu-ray Disc as part of the Paramount Presents line on March 29th, via Paramount Home Entertainment. This release will be spine number 30 in the Paramount Presentes line of Blu-ray titles. The film, directed by Robert Redford, starred Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton, Judd Hirsch, and M. Emmet Walsh. This movie won 4 “Oscars” (Academy Awards), including “Best Picture“, and was nominated for 6 Oscars total.

The movie has been “remastered from a new 4K film transfer overseen by Redford” according to a statement from the studio. The tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed but stay tuned for a later update. UPDATED: You can now find the Paramount Presents Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

The release will come with the typical fold-out original poster art on the slipcover as well as tasteful photos from the film also included throughout the package design (pictured below).

The bonus materials feature “new interviews with Hutton and Judith Guest, author of the novel upon which the movie was based.” Those extras set to be included with the release are listed below.

Swimming in the Rose Garden— In this new featurette, Best Supporting Actor Oscar® winner Timothy Hutton reflects on filming ORDINARY PEOPLE and the intriguing approach director Robert Redford took to create a feeling of isolation on set.
Feeling is Not Selective— Acclaimed American novelist Judith Guest discusses her novel and the process involved in adapting it for film.
Theatrical Trailer

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

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Harold and Maude gets a Paramount Presents Blu-ray

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Justin Sluss

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The 1971 comedy “Harold and Maude“ is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc as part of the Paramount Presents line on December 7th, via Paramount Home Entertainment. This will be Spine Number 29 in the Paramount Presents line.

The film, celebrating its 50th anniversary, directed by Hal Ashby, starred Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner, Ellen Geer, Shari Summers, and Tom Skerritt. This movie has received a new 4K restoration, from a new 4K scan of the original negative. This is detailed below, in a quote from the studio’s press release.

” Originally released on December 20, 1971, HAROLD AND MAUDE celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year and has been beautifully restored and remastered for this Limited-Edition release. For the restoration, the original negative was scanned in 4K and careful color correction and cleanup were undertaken to pay homage to director of photography John Alonzo’s memorable work and honor the look of the film. In addition, the incredible soundtrack was completely remixed using recently discovered tracks to add clarity and depth. “

The tech specs for the release have not yet been fully detailed, but you can for sure expect a 1080p HD video presentation (presumably in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio) with a remixed lossless sound mix (presumably in Mono). Expect an update on the tech specs soon. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.

UPDATE: You can now find the Paramount Presents Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

As usual with the Paramount Presents Blu-ray releases, this will come with a fold-out poster and tasteful packaging (pictured below).

The release will also include some new bonus materials which you can find listed below. It’s worth noting that Justin Beahm’s Reverend Entertainment worked on these.

Commentary with Larry Karaszewski and Cameron Crowe — NEW!
Yusuf/Cat Stevens on Harold and Maude — NEW!
Theatrical Trailer #1
Theatrical Trailer #2

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement for this upcoming release of the film.

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Vanilla Sky on Paramount Presents Blu-ray in November

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Justin Sluss

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The 2001 film “Vanilla Sky“ is officially coming to the Paramount Presents Blu-ray Disc line, as spine #27, on November 16th via Paramount Home Entertainment. The movie, written and directed by Cameron Crowe, starred Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee, Tilda Swinton, and Michael Shannon.

This has been newly remastered from a new 4K film transfer, done under the supervision of filmmaker Cameron Crowe. The tech specs for the release have yet to be fully detailed but you can for sure expect a 1080p HD video presentation in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio and a lossless 5.1 surround sound mix — presumably in the DTS-HD Master Audio format, as with the previous release on the format. Stay tuned though for a possible update on the tech specs. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Paramount Presents Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release, aside from the physical slipcover with fold-out poster (pictured below), are listed below.