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The 2005 film Aeon Flux comes to 4K in October

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The 2005 film “Aeon Flux“ (a.k.a. “Æon Flux”) is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 7th via Paramount Media Media Distribution. Based on the popular animated MTV series (of the same title), the movie was directed by Karyn Kusama. It starred Charlize Theron. It also co-starred Frances McDormand, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo, and Pete Postlethwaite. It’s worth noting that this motion picture is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will be accompanied by a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix. The release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The release will also include a digital copy of the film. You can find a glimpse at the artwork and contents of the 4K SteelBook pictured below.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. The following legacy bonus materials will be included on the release, presumably on the Blu-ray.

  • Audio Commentaries:
    • Audio Commentary by Charlize Theron (Aeon Flux) and producer Gale Anne Hurd
    • Audio Commentary by screenwriters Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi
  • Featurettes:
    • Creating a World: Aeon Flux
    • The Locations of Aeon Flux
    • The Stunts of Aeon Flux
    • The Costume Design Workshop of Aeon Flux
    • The Craft of the Set Photographer on Aeon Flux
  • Theatrical trailer

Rutger Hauer in “Split Second” on Blu-ray August

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The 1992 film “Split Second“ starring the late Rutger Hauer is officially getting a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release on August 11th, via MVD Rewind Collection — as spine number 24. The film, directed by Tony Maylam, co-starred Kim Cattrall, Alastair Duncan, Michael J. Pollard, Alun Armstrong, and Pete Postlethwaite. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio from a newly scanned 4K master from the 35mm internegative, which has been restored and color graded, along with Linear PCM (LPCM) Stereo 2.0 lossless sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release, along with some details regarding it, can be found listed below.

  • NEW! Audio Commentary by action film historian Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema
  • NEW! “Great Big Bloody Guns!” Producer Laura Gregory & Actor Alastair (Neil) Duncan on Split Second (HD, 27:25)
  • NEW! “Call Me Mr. Snips!” An Interview with Composer Stephen W. Parsons (HD, 22:21)
  • NEW! “Stay In Line!” An Interview with Line Producer Laurie Borg (HD, 23:02)
  • NEW! “More Blood!” An Interview with Creature Effects Designer Cliff Wallace (HD, 32:03)
  • NEW! “Shoot Everything!” An Interview with Cinematographer Clive Tickner (HD, 18:57)
  • Original 1992 Split Second “Making of” featurette that includes interviews with stars Rutger Hauer, Kim Cattrall, Alastair (Neil) Duncan, Michael J. Pollard, Writer Gary Scott Thompson and more! (SD, 6:26)
  • Original 1992 behind the scenes featurette with effects creator Stephen Norrington, cast and crew (SD, 3:41)
  • Split Second Japanese Cut, full frame with burnt-in Japanese subtitles (SD, 95:00)
  • Deleted Scenes from the Japanese Cut (English, burnt-in Japanese subtitles) (SD, 4:42)
  • 7 Promotional TV Clips (SD)
  • U.S. VHS Home Video Promo (SD, 2:34)
  • Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:15)

Physical bonus material on the release are listed below:

  • MVD EXCLUSIVE: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by The Dude Designs created exclusively for this release
  • Collectible Mini-Poster featuring original VHS style artwork

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Below, after the break, you can find the full info regarding this upcoming release.

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