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The 1987 film Innerspace limited edition 4K in April
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The 1987 sci-fi/comedy “Innerspace” will get both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition releases on April 28th via Arrow Video. Each release will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.
Joe Dante directed the movie, which Steven Spielberg produced. It starred Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, and Meg Ryan. The supporting cast included Kevin McCarthy, Fiona Lewis, Vernon Wells, Robert Picardo, Wendy Schaal, Harold Sylvester, and Henry Gibson.
It has received a new restoration from the original 35mm negative (by Arrow Films), approved by director Joe Dante. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless 2.0 stereo, and a 4.0 from the 70mm 6-track mix. Tech specs for the Blu-ray version include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio along with Dolby Atmos, as well as both lossless 2.0 and 4.0 sound mixes.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find them available for preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website or the MVD Shop.
Each limited edition set will include these physical extras (pictured above).
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
- Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing by film critics Charlie Brigden, Michael Doyle, Josh Nelson, Jessica Scott and Andrea Subissati, a short guide to Joe Dante’s stock company by Scott Saslow, plus the original exhibitors pamphlet
Traditional bonus materials included with the release(s) are listed below.
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Drew McWeeny
- Archive audio commentary with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren and actors Kevin McCarthy and Robert Picardo
- Shrinkage: The Making of Innerspace, a brand new hour-long documentary featuring newly filmed interviews with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren, visual effects artists Harley Jessup and Bill George and ac
- Behind the Scenes with Joe Dante, previously unseen video footage shot during the production of Innerspace
- Behind the Scenes at ILM, previously unseen footage shot by visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren during production
- Original storyboards
- Continuity and Behind the Scenes Polaroids
- Production stills gallery
- Posters and Promo stills gallery
- Theatrical trailer
House on Haunted Hill gets a Remastered Blu-ray
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The 1959 film “House on Haunted Hill“ will get an “Archive Collection” Limited Edition Blu-ray release on December 16th via Film Masters, distributed by Allied Vaughn Entertainment. William Castle directed the film, which starred Vincent Price. It co-starred Carol Ohmart, Carolyn Craig, Richard Long, Alan Marshal, Julie Mitchum, and Elisha Cook Jr..
The movie has been newly restored. The tech specs include a 1080p HD Black & White video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound.
The Archive Collection Limited Edition Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. This limited edition Blu-ray will include a slipcover and a colored insert booklet with liner notes. There will also be a new Audio Commentary with Heath Holland, host of Cereal at Midnight.
The 1992 film Howards End comes to 4K November
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The 1992 film “Howards End“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th, courtesy of Cohen Film Collection, distributed by Kino Lorber. James Ivory directed the movie. It starred Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, and Helena Bonham Carter. The motion picture won a total of three Academy Awards (“Oscars”), including Best Actress in a Leading Role (Emma Thompson).
It has received a new 4K restoration from the original negative, overseen and approved by director James Ivory and cinematographer Tony Pierce-Roberts. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. This will come as a 2-disc set “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder on Amazon, as well as directly through Kino Lorber’s shop. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below (sorted by disc).
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Film Critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary by Film Critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein
- Returning to Howards End: James Ivory in conversation with Laurence Kardish
- Interview with James Ivory and Vanessa Redgrave
- Q&A with James Ivory
- 1992 Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
- Building Howards End
- The Design of Howards End
- James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- 2016 Re-Release Trailer
The 1997 film Anaconda comes to 4K in December
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The 1997 film “Anaconda“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Luis Llosa directed the film. It starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde, and Owen Wilson.
The movie has been restored from the original camera negative. The tech specs on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below.
- Interview with Director Luis Llosa
- Interview with Co-Writer Hans Bauer
- Deleted & Extended Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
The Sound of Music arrives on 4K September 23rd
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The 1965 musical “The Sound of Music“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 23rd via Disney. The movie is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Robert Wise directed the film, which starred Julie Andrews, and Christopher Plummer. It co-starred Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Charmian Carr, Heather Menzies, Nicholas Hammond, Duane Chase, Angela Cartwright, Debbie Turner, and Kym Karath.
“Lovingly restored by Disney’s award-winning film restoration team, the 4K transfer showcases every mountain peak, every twirl, and every soaring note with stunning clarity and richness. It’s The Sound of Music as you remember it – more vivid, more moving, and more magical than ever.”
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound. This will be a 3-disc set “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included for the movie, as well as an additional Blu-ray Disc for extras. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. A digital copy of the film will also be included.
Below you can find a video demo showcasing this 4K restoration effort. It’s embedded and hosted on YouTube. There’s no audio. It shows you side-by-side sliding comparisons between the original film source and the final restorative efforts.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on this are shown and listed further below, including three postcards.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Sing-Along Version
- Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp
- Commentary by Robert Wise
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Sing-Along Version
- Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp
- Commentary by Robert Wise
Disc 3 (Blu-ray Bonus):
- The Sound of a City Documentary – Julie Andrews returns to Salzburg, Austria
- A City of Song – Filming locations in Salzburg, Austria
- Musical Stages – The songs, the show & the family
- Vintage Programs – The Sound of Music, Rodgers and Hammerstein, location interviews, and audio interviews
- Rare Treasures – Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall: The Pratt Family Singers, The Julie Andrews Hour: Julie Andrews and Maria Von Trapp, Screen Tests, 40th Anniversary DVD Introduction by Julie Andrews, and galleries
- Publicity – Fox Movietone News – Academy Awards,®, trailers and teasers, TV spots, and radio spots
TRON – 4K Screenshots
The 1981 film Outland comes to 4K in November
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The 1981 science fiction film “Outland” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition on November 4th via Arrow Video. Peter Hyams wrote and directed the movie. It starred Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James Sikking, Kika Markham, and Clarke Peters.
This has received restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder it directly via Arrow Video’s website or via the MVD Shop. The limited edition set will include some physical extras (pictured and listed below).
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film critics Priscilla Page and Brandon Streussnig
- Archive audio commentary by writer-director Peter Hyams
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Chris Alexander
- A Corridor of Accidents, a newly filmed interview with writer-director Peter Hyams
- Outlandish, a newly filmed interview with director of photography Stephen Goldblatt
- Introvision: William Mesa on Outland, a newly filmed interview with visual effects artist William Mesa
- No Place for Heroes, a brand new appreciation by film scholar Josh Nelson
- Hollywoodland Outland, a brand new visual essay by film historian Howard S. Berger
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
A History of Violence on Criterion 4K in October
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The 2005 film “A History of Violence” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 21st via The Criterion Collection. David Cronenberg directed the movie. It starred Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, and Stephen McHattie.
This has received a 4K digital restoration of the international cut, supervised by director of photography Peter Suschitzky and approved by director David Cronenberg. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials are set to be included with the 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
- Audio commentary featuring director David Cronenberg
- NEW interview with screenwriter Josh Olson, conducted by writer-producer Tom Bernardo
- Excerpts of Cronenberg and actor Viggo Mortensen in conversation at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
- Acts of Violence, a documentary on the making of the film, featuring behind-the-scenes footage
- Three featurettes
- Deleted scene with commentary by Cronenberg
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Nathan Lee
- NEW cover by Connor Willumsen