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Kevin Smith’s Dogma comes to 4K in December
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The 1999 film “Dogma” is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 9th via Lionsgate / Lionsgate Limited. Kevin Smith wrote, produced, directed, and co-starred in the movie. It starred Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Jason Mewes, Janeane Garofalo, Alanis Morissette, and Jason Lee. The film also co-starred the late Alan Rickman and George Carlin. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
EDITORIAL NOTE: It’s also worth mentioning that this movie has been OOP (out of print) on the Blu-ray format for a long time. So, it’s great to see it will finally be back available on physical media.
The movie has received a new 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The releases will both come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart, as well as a digital copy of the movie included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The standard 4K release will be available at other retailers. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below in detail) is now available exclusively for preorder via Lionsgate Limited.
The 4K SteelBook will include one physical extra, a 25th-anniversary Dogma: Revelations of the Easily Offended booklet. The bonus materials included with both 4K releases are listed below.
- NEW 4K-Only Special Features:
• Revelations: Making Dogma
• Establishing Shot with Robert Yeoman
• Dogma Q&A
• More Sermons from the Mount - 4K/BD Special Features:
• Physical Media Introduction with Kevin Smith (New)
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• 25th-Anniversary Teaser & Theatrical Trailer
• Audio Commentary with Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Scott Mosier, and Vincent Pereira (Optional Video Hijinks on Blu-ray Only)
• Technical Commentary with Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier, and Vincent Pereira
• Deleted Scenes with Intros
• Outtakes
• Jay and Silent Bob Secret Stash Commercial
• Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma (2001 Documentary)
• Storyboards
• Original PSP Introduction with Kevin Smith
• ShoWest Convention Sizzle
• Easter Egg: How Jay Thinks Kevin Directs
• Easter Egg: How Kevin Directs
• My Opinion by Mrs. Harriet Wise
• UK Teaser Trailer
• TV Spots (US/UK)
Desperado is getting a standard 4K in March
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The 1995 film “Desperado” will get an standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on March 25th via Arrow Video. The film was written & directed by Robert Rodriguez. It starred Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Quentin Tarantino, and Danny Trejo.
The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Sony Pictures. The 4K tech specs 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 and 2.0 Stereo sound.
NOTE: This is not the first time the film has been available on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. It was previously released included in a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. It was also part of a Blu-ray box set with “The Mexico Trilogy” in August of 2024.
You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Audio commentary by writer-director Robert Rodriguez
- Lean and Mean, an interview with writer-director Robert Rodriguez
- Shoot Like Crazy, an interview with producer Bill Borden
- Kill Count, an interview with stunt coordinator Steve Davison
- Lock and Load, an interview with special effects coordinator Bob Shelley
- Game Changer, an appreciation by filmmaker Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption)
- Ten More Minutes: Anatomy of a Shootout, an archive featurette narrated by Rodriguez
- Textless opening (“Morena de mi Corazón”)
- Theatrical trailers
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
The 1998 film The Faculty is coming to 4K in December
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The 1998 film “The Faculty” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 17th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). The film, directed by Robert Rodriguez, starred Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Josh Hartnett, Salma Hayek, Famke Janssen, Piper Laurie, Usher, Robert Patrick, Jon Stewart, and Elijah Wood.
The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, approved by director Robert Rodriguez. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 ratio with Dolby Vision HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and you can preorder directly via the Shout! Factory website where you’ll get a bonus poster. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart. The bonus materials for this 2-disc set are listed below.
- NEW “The Thing From Another Classroom” – An Interview With Special Makeup And Creature Effects Artist Greg Nicotero
- NEW “Too Cool For School” – An Interview With Production Designer Cary White
1995 film Desperado comes to 4K SteelBook in August
The 1995 film “Desperado” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 27th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Robert Rodriguez, starred Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, and Quentin Tarantino. The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Sony Pictures. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless 2.0 Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Below is a glimpse at the packaging and contents for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.
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UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder directly from Arrow Video and at retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- Limited Edition SteelBook packaging
- 32-page collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Carlos Aguilar and Nicholas Clement
- Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
- Audio commentary by writer-director Robert Rodriguez
- Lean and Mean, a newly filmed interview with Rodriguez
- Shoot Like Crazy, a newly filmed interview with producer Bill Borden
- Kill Count, a newly filmed interview with stunt coordinator Steve Davison
- Lock and Load, a newly filmed interview with special effects coordinator Bob Shelley
- Game Changer, a newly filmed appreciation by filmmaker Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption)
- Ten More Minutes: Anatomy of a Shootout, an archive featurette narrated by Rodriguez
- Textless opening (“Morena de mi Corazón”)
- Theatrical trailers
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It’s also worth noting that there will be a release of Robert Rodriguez‘s “Mexico Trilogy” as a 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray box set on the same day [8/27] via Arrow Video (pictured above). That includes the films “El Mariachi” (1992), “Desperado” (1995), and “Once Upon A Time in Mexico” (2003). Sadly, only the 1995 film “Desperado” will be presented in 4K resolution with the 1992 and 2003 films will only be receiving Blu-ray Disc treatment in 1080p HD video quality and uncompressed Stereo 2.0 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can find the “Mexico Trilogy” box set available for preorder directly via Arrow Video, on Amazon, and at retailer Walmart.
Ridley Scott film House of Gucci on Blu-ray February
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The 2021 film “House of Gucci“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 22nd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment, according to retailers. The film, directed by Ridley Scott, stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, Jack Huston, and Al Pacino.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound on a BD-50 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it will include its DVD counterpart as well as a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and retailer Best Buy. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- The Rise of the House of Gucci: Making Of
- The Lady of the House
- Styling House of Gucci
Further below, after the break, you’ll find the trailer for the film. This release has yet to be officially announced but stay tuned for an update once it has.
Marvel’s Eternals comes to 4K and Blu-ray in February
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The 2021 Marvel Studios film “Eternals” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on February 15th, 2022 via Disney. The film, directed and co-written by Chloé Zhao, stars Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie.
Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K release of the film will come in the form of a “combo pack” including the Blu-ray counterpart, and both 4K and Blu-ray physical versions will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon, of all places, but there’s no listing yet for the Blu-ray. Alternatively, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy, where they also will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below).
UPDATE: retailer Target will be getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray exclusive “Art Edition” release, which is now available for preorder (pictured below).
The bonus materials set to be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray physical releases are listed below.
- Audio Commentary – View the film with audio commentary by Chloé Zhao, Stephane Ceretti, Mårten Larsson
- Immortalized – Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe launches into the cosmos with the Eternals. In this behind-the-scenes documentary, dive deep into the reasons why Marvel wanted to immortalize these superheroes for the MCU.
- Walks of Life – Eternals unveils Marvel’s biggest and most diverse lineup of Super Heroes in one film. Hear reactions from the cast on being involved in the film and the instant sense of camaraderie that was felt on the day they all joined each other in their costumes.
- Gag Reel – Watch some of the hilarious mishaps of the charming cast and crew.
- Deleted Scenes
- Gravity – Phastos and Jack have a conversation that leads to a breakthrough.
- Nostalgia – Sprite and Makkari reminisce about humankind while overlooking the ruins of Babylon.
- Movies – Gligamesh and Kingo connect over movies while crossing the Amazon River with the rest of the team.
- Small Talk – Sprite confronts Dane in the museum about his interactions with Sersi.
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and full details about the home video releases.
Haddish and Byrne “Like A Boss” on Blu-ray April
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The 2020 film “Like A Boss“ starring Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on April 21st, via Paramount. The film, directed by Miguel Arteta, co-stars Salma Hayek, Billy Porter, Jennifer Coolidge, Ari Graynor, Natasha Rothwell, Jessica St. Clair, and Karan Son. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed, but I’ve inquired with the studio and I’ll try to update this if I hear back on them. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film included. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.
- With Coworkers Like These, Who Needs Friends?
- “Get Some” with Ron and Greg
- Deleted Scenes
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the home video release of this film.