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1976 film Bugsy Malone makes its Blu-ray debut in August
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The 1976 film “Bugsy Malone“ will officially be getting a Blu-ray Disc release on August 31st as part of the Paramount Presents line, via Paramount Home Entertainment. This will be the very first time that the movie has been available in the Blu-ray format. The film, written & directed by Alan Parker, starred Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florence Garland, and John Cassisi. The movie has been remastered from the original elements. Tech specs for the release have not yet been fully detailed, but stay tuned for an update. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find this Paramount Presents Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. This release, set to be spine number 23 in the Paramount Presents line, will come with a collectible slipcover that folds out into the original movie poster (pictured below).
The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- NEW “Give A Little Love: Paul Williams on Bugsy Malone”
- NEW “Filmmaker Focus” with executive producer David Puttnam
- Theatrical Trailers
Further below, after the break, you can find the press announcement from the studio about this particular title, as well as two others, coming to Blu-ray as part of the Paramount Presents Blu-ray line.
1977 film Smokey and the Bandit is coming to 4K in June
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The 1977 film “Smokey and the Bandit” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 1st via Universal Studios Home Entertainment, according to retailers. The film, directed and co-written by Hal Needham, starred Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry, Pat McCormick, Paul Williams, and Jackie Gleason.
UPDATE: The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” (via the artwork) meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can as of now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder (with the 6/1 release date) over at Amazon, as well as retailers Barnes & Noble, DeepDiscount, HD Movie Source, and Target. The bonus materials set to be included on the release (according to the back of the artwork) are listed below.
- The Bandit
- Loaded Up and Truckin’ – Making Smokey and the Bandit
- Snowman, What’s Your 20? The Smokey and the Bandit CB Tutorial
- Theatrical Trailer
- 100 Years of Universal: The ’70s
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
Jim Henson’s “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” on Blu-ray in December
The 1977 TV movie “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas“ directed by Jim Henson is coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 18th via Sony. Speaking of The Muppets, there’s a special appearance by “Kermit the Frog” in this film. This movie (as a TV special) first originally aired on HBO back in December of 1977. The movie featured music by Paul Williams and the voice talents and Muppet performances by Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Eren Ozker – as well as Jim Henson. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed, nor have the bonus materials, but you can likely expect the DVD extras ported over. Stay tuned for any updates on this release. The Blu-ray is available for PRE-ORDER now over at Amazon.
