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The 1981 film Excalibur comes to 4K in February
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The 1981 film “Excalibur” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets via Arrow Video on February 24th in the United States. It will also be released on February 23rd in the United Kingdom. John Boorman directed the movie, which starred Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, and Robert Addie. It co-starred Nicol Williamson, Keith Buckley, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, and Patrick Stewart. It’s certainly worth noting that this film featured cutting-edge computer graphics for its time. Also, it received an Academy Award [“Oscar”] nomination for “Best Cinematography.”
The movie features a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio, in SDR (standard dynamic range), with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono and 5.1 surround sound configurations. The Blu-ray version’s tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA Mono and 5.1 surround sound. The release will be a 3-disc set for each format. More details on the contents are further below.
UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can individually preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. You can find a glimpse at the contents of the set (in 4K form) below. Also, a list of bonus materials can be found listed below, sorted by disc.
Physical Extras:
- Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
- Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet containing writing by Charlie Brigden, K.A. Laity, Kimberly Lindbergs, Josh Nelson, Philip Kemp, John Reppion, Icy Sedgwick and Jez Winship
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
- Six postcard-sized reproduction art cards
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray):
- Contains the 141-minute Theatrical Cut of the movie
- Brand new audio commentary by Brian Hoyle, author of The Cinema of John Boorman
- Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker David Kittredge, director of Boorman and the Devil
- Archive audio commentary by director John Boorman
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie, a never before released 48-minute documentary directed by Neil Jordan during the production of Excalibur
- To Be a Knight and Follow a King, a newly filmed interview with director John Boorman and actor Charley Boorman
- When Death Was but a Dream, a newly filmed interview with creative associate Neil Jordan
- The Charm of Making, a newly filmed interview with production designer Anthony Pratt
- Confessions of a Professional “Pain-in-the-ass”, a newly filmed interview with 2nd unit director Peter MacDonald
- Anam Cara, a new featurette on the working friendship of John Boorman and co-writer Rospo Pallenberg featuring a newly filmed interview with Pallenberg
- Divided Nature, a brand new featurette by film historians Howard S. Berger and Kevin Marr
- Trailers
- Image galleries
Disc 3 (Blu-ray):
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the 120-minute TV Version of the film, previously unavailable on home video
- Original lossless mono audio
- Excalibur: Behind the Movie, a 50-minute retrospective documentary in which cast and crew look back on the making of the film
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 4K and Blu-ray
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The 2022 film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on July 26th, via Marvel Studios (Disney). The film, directed by Sam Raimi, stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, and Rachel McAdams.
Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray release will include its Blu-ray counterpart and both will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.
UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. It’s certainly worth noting that there will also be an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available over at retailer Best Buy, which is now up for preorder.
UPDATES: It turns out that retailer Target will also be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Art Edition of the film (pictured below) which is now available for preorder.
And, as if that weren’t enough choices, there’s also going to be a retailer exclusive over at Walmart for a 4K UHD Blu-ray with Limited-Edition Enamel Pin (pictured below). That’s available for preorder as well.
The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
- Featurettes
- Method to the Madness – Join various crew members and Marvel employees in interviews as they discuss their love of Sam Raimi and all the details of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that make it quintessentially Raimi.
- Introducing America Chavez – In this short and fun profile piece, we’ll learn about America’s humble beginnings in the comics. We’ll meet Xochitl Gomez and discuss the complications her character’s unique power presents for the future of the MCU.
- Constructing the Multiverse – Writing a feature film for Marvel is no easy task. In this playful yet informative featurette, we’ll dive into the challenges that writer Michael Waldron faced in creating the twisting and turning story of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
- Bloopers
- Gag Reel – Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
- Deleted Scenes
- A Great Team – A journalist questions Doctor Strange’s integrity.
- Pizza Poppa – Bruce is relieved when Doctor Strange’s spell ends.
- It’s Not Permanent – Bruce tries to accuse Doctor Strange of being an imposter.
- Audio Commentary
- View the film with audio commentary by Sam Raimi, Richie Palmer, and Michael Waldron.
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement about the upcoming home video releases.
1985 Tobe Hooper film Lifeforce comes to 4K in May
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The 1985 film “Lifeforce“ will be getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray “Collector’s Edition” release on May 24th via Scream Factory. The film, directed by Tobe Hooper, starred Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, Mathilda May, Michael Gothard, Nicholas Ball, and Patrick Stewart.
UPDATED: The exact tech specs have yet to be detailed but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio taken from a new “2021 4K scan of the original negative” and lossless audio. One could expect, although it has not been confirmed that this should include HDR10 form of high dynamic range on the 4K. It is known (via the artwork, pictured above) that this release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. In fact, this will include the theatrical cut of the film on 4K and Blu-ray as well as the “Director’s Cut” on a 3rd Blu-ray (in 1080p HD). You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon. Below is a full list of the 3-disc sets details and bonus materials set to be included.
DISC ONE (4K UHD — THEATRICAL CUT):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY — THEATRICAL CUT):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- Dangerous Beauty – An Interview With Actress Mathilda May
- Space Vampires In London – An Interview With Director Tobe Hooper
- Carlsen’s Curse – An Interview With Actor Steve Railsback
- Teaser And Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spot
- Still Gallery
DISC THREE (BLU-RAY — DIRECTOR’S CUT):
- NEW Restoration On The 2018 4K Scan Of The Interpositive
- Audio Commentary With Tobe Hooper, Moderated By Tim Sullivan
- Audio Commentary With Make-Up Effects Designer Nick Maley, Moderated By Michael Felsher
Dune (1984) – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
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2001 film Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius on Blu-ray March
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The 2001 Nickelodeon animated film “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 8th, 2022 via Paramount Home Entertainment according to retailers. This will mark the very first time that the film has been available in Blu-ray format. The Academy Award-nominated animated film directed by John A. Davis, which spawned a 2002 Nickelodeon TV series, featured the voice talents of Debi Derryberry, Mark DeCarlo, Megan Cavanagh, Candi Milo, Andrea Martin, Carolyn Lawrence, Martin Short, and Patrick Stewart.
The tech specs and bonus materials [if at all included] for the release have not yet been detailed but stay tuned for a possible update on that. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.
L.A. Story with Steve Martin on Blu-ray in November
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The 1991 comedy “L.A. Story“ starring Steve Martin is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 9th via Lionsgate. This will mark the first time the film has been available on the Blu-ray format in North America. The film, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, was directed by Mick Jackson and written by Steve Martin, and it co-starred Victoria Tennant, Richard E. Grant, Marilu Henner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kevin Pollak, and Patrick Stewart.
The tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned for a possible update. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
- O2BINLA: Mick Jackson’s L.A. Stories
- “The Story of L.A. Story”
- “The L.A. of L.A. Story”
- Original Theatrical Marketing Materials
1984 David Lynch version of Dune on 4K in August
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The 1984 film adaptation of “Dune” directed by David Lynch is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in the form of both a Limited Edition 2-Disc set and a 3-Disc SteelBook set on August 31st via Arrow Video.
The film, based on a novel by Frank Herbert, starred Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Francesca Annis, Brad Dourif, Everett McGill, Freddie Jones, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer, Patrick Stewart, Sean Young, Max von Sydow, Alicia Witt, Richard Jordan, and Sting.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray release comes from a new 4K restoration (from the original camera negative). The tech specs for the releases include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio in both HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range with the original uncompressed (PCM) 2.0 Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. You can now find both the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available for preorder over at Amazon.
The Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook 3-Disc set (pictured above) will include a double-sided foldout poster, with two choices of original theatrical artwork. Meanwhile, the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition 2-Disc set (pictured below) will include the following physical extras:
- A 60-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by Andrew Nette, Christian McCrea and Charlie Brigden
- A Large fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dániel Taylor
- Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
- Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dániel Taylor
The Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray set will only be 2-Disc with the 4K disc and a Blu-ray bonus disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will come as a “dual format” 3-Disc set with both the 4K and Blu-ray Disc (of the film) as well as the Blu-ray bonus disc. The bonus materials set to be included with each version are listed below, after the break.
Star Trek: Picard Season One on Blu-ray October
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The TV series “Star Trek: Picard – Season One“ will be making its debut to Blu-ray Disc in SteelBook packaging on October 6th, via CBS and Paramount, according to retailers. The show, which premiered this year exclusively on the CBS All Access paid streaming platform, continues on the story with [the former captain] “Jean-Luc Picard” from the previous “Star Trek: The Next Generation” TV series. The cast for the first season of Star Trek: Picard includes Patrick Stewart, Alison Pill, Isa Briones, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera, Harry Treadaway, Evan Evagora, Peyton List, and maybe a few other familiar faces.
Tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed, but I’ll reach out to both CBS and Paramount individually later today — if a press release isn’t issued beforehand. In the meantime, you can find the Blu-ray SteelBook of the first season is now available for preorder over Amazon and retailer Best Buy. Stay tuned for further details about this upcoming release. Lastly, you can find a nice glimpse at the interior of the steelbook and its artwork below.
