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The 1997 film Spawn is coming to 4K in October

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The 1997 film “Spawn” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on October 7th via Arrow Video. Mark A.Z. Dippé directed and co-wrote the movie, which was based on the comic book character created by Todd McFarlane. It starred Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.

This motion picture has received restorations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut from the original camera negatives (OCN). The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature both lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Each version will be presented in a 2-disc set with the Director’s Cut on the first disc and the Theatrical Cut on the second.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition at Arrow Video’s website. Below you can find a glimpse of the 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the limited edition set.

SPAWN 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set

The physical extras will be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

The bonus materials to be included with the Limited Edition sets, listed below, are sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut (in 4K or HD)
  • NEW Audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
  • NEW Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
  • NEW Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
  • NEW The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • NEW The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
  • NEW Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
  • Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
  • The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
  • Original Todd McFarlane sketches
  • Spawn concept and sketch gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut (in 4K or HD)

The 2013 film Mama comes to 4K in September

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The 2013 movie “Mama“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a “Collector’s Edition” on September 30th via Scream Factory. Andy Muschietti directed and co-wrote the movie. Guillermo del Toro served as executive producer. It starred Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Daniel Kash, and Isabelle Nelisse.

The motion picture has received a new 2024 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, you can preorder directly via ShoutFactory.com, where you get an exclusive bonus poster included. The bonus materials to be included with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti And Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti And Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti
  • NEW Interview With Producer J. Miles Dale
  • NEW Interview With Director Of Photography Antonio Riestra
  • NEW Interview With Costume Designer Luis Sequeira
  • NEW Interview With Production Designer Anastasia Masaro
  • Original Short With Introduction by Guillermo del Toro
  • The Birth of Mama
  • Deleted Scenes

Big Helium Dog comes to Blu-ray in September

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The 1999 film “Big Helium Dog“ comes to Blu-ray Disc on September 16th via SModCastle Cinema. This release will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group. Brian Lynch wrote and directed the movie. Kevin Smith executive-produced the film. It starred Michael Ian Black, Erik Stolhanske, Kevin Heffernan, Matt Kawczynski, Lorene Scafaria, Brian Quinn, Ming Chen, and Kevin Smith. This features members of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe.

This comes from a new transfer and restoration of the 16mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio and uncompressed PCM 2.0 Stereo sound.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via the MVDShop. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Commentary from Writer/Director Brian Lynch and star Matt Kawczynski
  • Commentary from Brian Lynch, Matt Kawczynski and Film Historian Patrick Cotnoir
  • Introduction by Executive Producer Kevin Smith and Writer & Director Brian Lynch (HD, 11:33)
  • Q & A with Writer & Director Brian Lynch along with Associate Producer Kimbery Loughran and stars Matt Kawczynski, Lorene Scafaria, Brian Quinn and Michael Linstroth. (HD, 72:37)
  • Cast auditions featuring Michael Linstroth, Bryan Johnson and more! (SD, 02:54)
  • Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery
  • 1999 Trailer with Introduction feat. “Hollywood’s Brian Lynch” (SD, 07:53)
  • 1999 Theatrical Trailer (SD, 02:20)
  • Limited Edition Slipcover (first pressing only)

EDITORIAL NOTE: This will be the second Blu-ray release from Kevin Smith‘s SModCastle Cinema line of home video releases. The first was “A Better Place” (Director’s Cut), which is now available on Blu-ray.

Dirty Work gets a standard 4K release in July

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The 1998 film “Dirty Work“ is getting a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on July 29th via Vinegar Syndrome. The movie was directed by Bob Saget and was co-written by Norm MacDonald. It starred Norm MacDonald, Artie Lange, Jack Warden, Don Rickles, Traylor Howard, and Christopher McDonald. It also featured appearances by Chevy Chase and Chris Farley. NOTE: This was originally released exclusively online from the distributor, but will now be available elsewhere.

The movie has been newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm OCN [Original Camera Negative]. The release will come in a 3-disc set. The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. The “combo pack” release will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart [in 1080p HD]. Another Blu-ray will be included for bonus materials. A total of three versions of the film are included with this release. The 82-minute theatrical cut and 83-minute “Dirtier Cut” are both in 4K and HD on the Blu-ray. There’s also a 2-hour “Assembly Cut” of the movie, sourced from video. Details about that are further below.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Both the 82-minute Theatrical Cut and the 83-minute Dirtier Cut are presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray
  • Commentary track with co-writer Frank Sebastiano and Mike Hunchback (Theatrical Cut)
  • Commentary track with co-writer Frank Sebastiano and co-writer/actor Fred Wolf (Dirtier Cut)
  • “Note to Self: Doing Dirty Work” (63 min) – a newly produced making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew
  • “Hey Jim, It’s Norm” (19 min) – an interview with actor Jim Downey and co-writer Frank Sebastiano
  • “The Last Word” (16 min) – an interview with co-writer Frank Sebastiano and co-writer/actor Fred Wolf
  • “Front Row” (9 min) – an interview with assistant director Alan Goluboff
  • “Cutting Dirty Work” (6 min) – an interview with first assistant editor Ryan Folsey
  • “Excuse Me” (8 min) – an interview with co-writer/actor Fred Wolf
  • “Revenge for Hire” (9 min) – an interview with co-writer Frank Sebastiano
  • “Face First” (7 min) – an interview with Norm’s stunt double Brian Jagersky
  • “Fully Loaded” (8 min) – an interview with actor David Koechner
  • “Nose Biter” (5 min) – an interview with actress Uni Park
  • “Quicksand” (8 min) – an interview with actor Kevin Farley
  • “Two Dollars” (11 min) – an interview with actor Jim Downey
  • 2-hour Assembly Cut of Dirty Work (sourced from video)
  • Alternate extended ending
  • Original trailer
  • Reversible sleeve artwork

The 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven on 4K in May

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The 2005 film “Kingdom of Heaven” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 27th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Ridley Scott directed and produced the film. This movie will be presented in its Director’s Cut Roadshow (194-minute) version and the Director’s Cut (190 minutes). The film starred Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Michael Sheen, and Liam Neeson.

The movie, in its two Director’s Cut variations, has been restored and remastered. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation (for both versions) in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will also feature Dolby Atmos sound for both versions. The 3-disc release will come as a “combo pack.” It includes a Blu-ray Disc counterpart. There’s also an additional Blu-ray for bonus materials. You can find a glimpse at the artwork, packaging, and discs below.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Walmart. The contents and bonus materials included with this set are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
  • Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
  • Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
  • 2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
  • The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only)

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
  • Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
  • Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
  • 2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
  • The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only) 

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

  • The Path to Redemption
  • Sound Design Suite
  • Visual Effects Breakdowns
  • Press Junket Walkthrough
  • World Premieres
  • Special Shoot Gallery
  • Poster Explorations
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary
  • Orlando Bloom “The Adventure of a Lifetime”
  • Additional Featurettes and Much More

The full press release announcing this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook can be found below after the break.

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1984 film Starman on 4K SteelBook in May

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The 1984 film “Starman” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 27th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. John Carpenter directed the film, which starred Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, and Richard Jaeckel.

NOTE: This movie already debuted on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. It was included in the 2024 “Columbia Classics: 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 4” box set. This will mark the first time it has been available as an individual release in the 4K physical media format.

The movie has received a restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range. It will contain Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. It will also feature a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included in this release are listed below.

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Special Features:
    • Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Actor Jeff Bridges
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Behind-the-Scenes Time Lapses
    • They Came from Hollywood: Revisiting Starman Featurette
    • Making-Of Featurette
    • Music Video
    • Still Gallery
    • Theatrical Trailer

The 2001 film A Knight’s Tale on 4K in May

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The 2001 film A Knight’s Tale arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 20th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Brian Helgeland wrote and directed the movie, which starred Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, and Alan Tudyk.

This 4K release will include the Theatrical Version – 132 min (PG-13) and Extended Version – 144 min (Unrated). Both versions have received a restoration from the original camera negative. The picture & audio were approved by the director (Brian Helgeland). The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10). Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio. The audio presentation will be in Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround on the 4K and Blu-ray discs. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc (of the theatrical version) included. Also, a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Commentary with Director Brian Helgeland and Paul Bettany
  • NEW 5 Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • NEW Gag Reel
  • NEW Quill and Quarterhorse – 2nd Unit Photography
  • 11 Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes
  • 6 Original Deleted Scenes (with filmmaker intros)
  • HBO Making-Of Special
  • Music Video
  • Domestic & International Trailers
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