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The 1997 film Jackie Brown on 4K in January
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The 1997 film “Jackie Brown” will get a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on January 21st via Lionsgate. The film was written & directed by Quentin Tarantino. It starred Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Chris Tucker, and Robert De Niro. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the standard 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. This 4K will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy of the movie.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Breaking Down Jackie Brown
- “Jackie Brown: How It Went Down” Retrospective Featuring Interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Elmore Leonard, and Crew
- “A Look Back at Jackie Brown” Interview with Quentin
- “Chicks with Guns” Video
- Siskel & Ebert “At the Movies” Jackie Brown Review
- Jackie Brown on MTV
- Marketing Gallery
- Still Galleries
- Trivia Track (Blu-ray™ Only)
- Deleted and Alternate Scenes
- Trailers
It’s most certainly worth noting that “Jackie Brown” will also get a Lionsgate Limited exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available on the same day, January 21st. The Lionsgate Limited 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder. This release will include SteelBook art by Ken Taylor (pictured below).
Uncle Sam – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
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1996 horror film Uncle Sam comes to 4K in June
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The 1996 horror film “Uncle Sam“ is officially coming to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format on June 21st via Blue Underground. The film, directed by William Lustig and written by the late Larry Cohen, starred Bo Hopkins, Timothy Bottoms, Robert Forster, P.J. Soles, William Smith, and Isaac Hayes.
This comes from a new 4K restoration, as noted below.
“… UNCLE SAM in a sparkling new 25th Anniversary restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, loaded with illuminating Extras!”
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. NOTE: This release only includes a 4K disc and not the Blu-ray Disc.
UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Audio Commentary #1 with Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen and Producer George G. Braunstein
- Audio Commentary #2 with Director William Lustig and Star Isaac Hayes
- Fire Stunts with Audio Commentary by Stunt Coordinator Spiro Razatos
- Deleted Scene
- Gag Reel
- Theatrical Trailer
- Poster & Still Gallery
Further below, after the break, you can find the restored trailer for the film.
1980 film Alligator on 4K UHD Blu-ray in February
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The 1980 horror film “Alligator“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 22nd, 2022 via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory), in the form of a “Collector’s Edition” release. The film, directed by Lewis Teague, starred Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael V. Gazzo, Dean Jagger, Jack Carter, Sydney Lassick, Perry Lang, and Henry Silva.
The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been announced, but stay tuned for an update later on. It is known that the release will come in the form of a 3-disc “combo pack” meaning you’ll get a Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as another Blu-ray likely entirely filled with extras (bonus materials). Across those, you’ll get two different cuts of the film.
UPDATE #1: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. Also, you can still find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder directly via ShoutFactory.com for now, where you will receive a poster as an added bonus.
It’s also worth noting that the film’s sequel “Alligator II: The Mutation“ (1991) will be getting a Blu-ray Disc release on February 22nd, 2022 as well, via Scream Factory.
Further below, after the break, you can find a short announcement from the distributor about the upcoming release of the film.
2001 David Lynch film Mulholland Dr. on 4K in November
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The 2001 film “Mulholland Drive“ is officially coming to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format on November 16th via The Criterion Collection. The film, written & directed by David Lynch, starred Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lori Heuring, Charles Croughwell, Mark Pellegrino, and Robert Forster.
The movie has received a 4K restoration that was supervised by David Lynch the cinematographer Peter Deming, as detailed below.
“In the 4K UHD edition: New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director David Lynch and director of photography Peter Deming, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack (4K UHD disc only).”
“In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR …”
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials and details about the release can be found listed below.
- On the Blu-ray and DVD: Restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by Director David Lynch and director of photography Peter Deming, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray
- Interviews from 2015 with Lynch; Deming; actors Naomi Watts, Justin Theroux, and Laura Harring; composer Angelo Badalamenti; production designer Jack Fisk; and casting director Johanna Ray
- On-set footage
- Deleted scene
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: A booklet featuring an interview with Lynch from the 2005 edition of filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s book Lynch on Lynch
- New Cover by Fred Davis
The Wolf of Snow Hollow – Blu-ray Review
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Vigilante (1983) – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review
2020 film The Wolf of Snow Hollow on Blu-ray in December
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The 2020 film “The Wolf of Snow Hollow” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 15th via Warner. The film, written by, directed by, and starring Jim Cummings, co-stars Riki Lindhome, Chloe East, and the late Robert Forster in his final role. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. You cannot yet find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update on that. UPDATE: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and at retailer Target.
The bonus materials set to be included on this Blu-ray are listed below.
- The Story and the Genre
- The Impetus
- Working with Jim Cummings
- The Design of the Werewolf
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement (just issued) about this film coming to home video.