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The 1996 film Kingpin is coming to 4K this May

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The 1996 film “Kingpin” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 27th via KL Studio Classics. Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly directed the comedy. It starred Woody HarrelsonBill MurrayRandy QuaidVanessa Angel, and Chris Elliott.

The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, on a BD-100 disc. This 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack, ” including its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. That Blu-ray will include both the Theatrical Cut and the Extended Cut of the film. The 4K disc will feature only the Theatrical Cut.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon or you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • HD Masters of the Theatrical Cut (NEW) and Extended Cut – From 4K Scan of the Original 35mm Elements
  • Audio Commentary by Directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly (Extended Cut)
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry (Theatrical Cut)
  • Kingpins – Extra Frames with the Farrelly Brothers: Featurette (19:14)
  • Theatrical Trailer

“Green Book” with Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali on 4K and Blu-ray March

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The 2018 film “Green Book” starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali is coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 12th, via Universal. The film, directed by Peter Farrelly, co-stars Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dimiter D. Marinov, Mike Hatton, P.J. Byrne, and Joe Cortese.

Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video presented in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray release include 1080p video in the 2.00:1 aspect with Dolby Atmos sound. Both release will come in the form of “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray, the Blu-ray getting DVD, and both getting a Digital Copy of the film. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are both available now for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below.

  • Virtuoso Performances– Go behind the scenes with Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali as they discuss their characters and the lengths they went to accurately portray them.
  • An Unforgettable Friendship – Cast and filmmakers discuss the friendship between Don Shirley and Tony Lip.
  • Going Beyond the Green Book – Filmmakers and cast discuss the significance of The Green Book.

Further below, after the break, you can find more info about the releases in the official announcement.

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