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The 2006 James Gunn film Slither comes to 4K in June

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Cover art for the movie 'Slither', featuring a monstrous creature with multiple tentacles and a grotesque facial expression, set against a dark background.
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The 2006 film “Slither“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 23rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. It starred Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker. The movie has received a 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive approved by Writer/Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. 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 and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  
  • NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton  
  • NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad   
  • NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters  
  • NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler Bates  
  • “The Genesis Of Slither” – Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn  
  • “The Other MacReady” – Interview With Actor Gregg Henry  
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary With James Gunn  
  • Visual Effects Progressions  
  • Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion   
  • The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of Slither Featurette  
  • “Brewing The Blood” Featurette  
  • Bringing Slither’s Creatures To Life Featurette  
  • Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary  
  • Gag Reel  
  • “Who Is Bill Pardy?” Featurette  
  • Theatrical Trailer

Below, after the break, you can find the press release.

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George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead on 4K in June

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Cover art for George A. Romero's Day of the Dead Collector's Edition featuring a zombie holding a gun against a yellow background.
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The 1985 film “Day of the Dead“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a 4-Disc “Collector’s Edition” on June 16th via Scream Factory [Shout! Studios].

George A. Romero wrote and directed this modern-day horror classic. It starred Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy, Anthony Dileo Jr., Richard Liberty, Sherman Howard, and Gary Howard Klar.

The movie has been fully restored. In fact, it has received a 4K restoration for the interpositive. 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, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 dual-channel Mono sound. An isolated score-and-sound-effects mix will also be available.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder at online retailer GRUV. The 4-disc Collector’s Edition will be a “combo pack” featuring its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with two additional Blu-ray Discs containing bonus material. The release will come in a rigid packaging and include two separate cases for the 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray and the bonus Blu-ray discs. Some other physical extras will be included, pictured below.

Collector's edition of 'Day of the Dead' featuring a rigid slipcase, new 4K restoration, and archival special features.

Those aforementioned extras are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray, Feature Film):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 2 (Blu-ray, Feature Film):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 3 (Blu-ray, Documentary):

  • “World’s End: The Legacy of Day of the Dead” – A Feature Length Documentary About The Making Of Day Of The Dead

Disc 4 (Blu-ray Special Features):

  • NEW Interview With Actor Lori Cardille
  • NEW Interview With Assistant to Tom Savini/Actor Greg Nicotero
  • NEW Interview With Composer And First Assistant Director John Harrison
  • NEW Interview With Founder Of The George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero
  • NEW Interview With Actor John Amplas
  • NEW Interview With 2nd Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson
  • NEW Interview With Filmmaker Tina Romero
  • NEW “Monster Mania: Restoring Day Of The Dead‘”
  • NEW “Stink of the Dead” – Featurette
  • Underground: A Look Into The Day Of The Dead Mines
  • Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Special Make-Up Effects Creator Tom Savini’s Archives
  • Wampum Mine Promotional Video
  • Photo Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • TV Spots

Further below, after the break, you can find the new official trailer and the press release announcement.

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The 1963 film The Haunting is coming to 4K in May

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Blu-ray cover for 'The Haunting' featuring a woman screaming in a stark design with green and black colors. Text includes 'You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror.'
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The original 1963 version of “The Haunting“ will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

Robert Wise directed the motion picture. It starred Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn, Fay Compton, and Lois Maxwell. Its supporting cast included Rosalie Crutchley, Valentine Dyall, Diane Clare, and Ronald Adam.

The movie received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in Black & White and a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range. The audio will be presented in a lossless format; however, it has yet to be detailed which format(s).

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GRUV, and Walmart. The release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. On that Blu-ray, you will find most of the extras (bonus materials), which are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Actor and Writer Tracy Letts and Film Critic Sean – Fennessey
  • Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith of Monster Talk
  • Audio Commentary with Director Robert Wise, Screenwriter Nelson Gidding, and Actors Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1995 film Outbreak is arriving on 4K in March

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Movie poster for the film 'Outbreak' featuring a menacing figure, with the title and main actors' names displayed prominently.
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The 1995 film “Outbreak“ will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 31st via Shout Select (Shout! Studios).

Wolfgang Petersen directed the motion picture. The movie starred Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey, Patrick Dempsey, and Donald Sutherland.

This has received a 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative. 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) and lossless surround sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials for the release have yet to be detailed, but stay tuned for an update on that.

The Devil’s Advocate will arrive on 4K in March

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The 1997 film “The Devil’s Advocate“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 10th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

Taylor Hackford directed the movie, which starred Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. It co-starred Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Connie Nielsen, Craig T. Nelson, and Judith Ivey.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray have not yet been fully detailed, but you can expect a 2160p video presentation [in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio] with (at least) HDR10 and lossless surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, the bonus materials have not yet been detailed, so stay tuned for an update. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The Swordsman Trilogy on 4K and Blu-ray in March

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Cover art for 'The Swordsman Trilogy' featuring a group of martial artists holding swords, set against a bold red and yellow background.
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“The Swordsman Trilogy“ will be released in a 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray set on March 3rd via Hong Kong Cinema Classics (Shout! Studios).

The trilogy, all directed (or co-directed by) Siu-Tung Ching, includes these films:

  • “Swordsman” (1990) in 4K UHD and HD
  • “Swordsman II” (1992) in HD
  • “Swordsman III: The East is Red” (1993) in HD

EDITORIAL NOTE: Only the first film in this trilogy will be presented in 4K UHD. It will also include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart in HD. The sequels will be presented in HD on Blu-ray Discs.

The first movie was co-directed by King Hu, Raymond Lee, and Hark Tsui. The cast for the first movie included Samuel Hui, Cecilia Yip, Jacky Cheung, Sharla Cheung, Siu-Ming Lau, and Fennie Yuen. The second film’s cast included Jet Li, Brigitte Lin, Michelle Reis, Waise Lee, Rosamund Kwan, Shi-Kwan Yen, and Fennie Yuen. The cast for the third movie included Brigitte Lin, Joey Wang, Rongguang Yu, and Jean Wang.

The first movie received a 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the first film include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range and Cantonese [and English dubbed] lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, with English subtitles. Tech specs for the other two films on Blu-ray (as well as the first) include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, along with Cantonese & English DTS-HD MA Mono sound, with English subtitles.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The full list of extras (supplemental materials) included with this 4-disc set is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) “Swordsman” in 4K

Disc 2 (Blu-ray) “Swordsman” in HD:

  • NEW A Time of Legends: Interview with Co-Director Raymond Lee
  • NEW Cult of Personality: Interview with Actor Fennie Yuen
  • NEW David Wu: Proud Wanderer—A Career Retrospective with Editor David Wu
  • NEW Hark’s Dynasty: The Early Years of Film Workshop—Interview with General Manager/Executive Producer Terence Chang
  • NEW Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Wuxia with Author Grady Hendrix

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) “Swordsman II” in HD:

  • NEW Phoenix Rising: Interview with Actor Fennie Yuen
  • Trailer

Disc 4 (Blu-ray) “Swordsman III: The East is Red” in HD:

  • NEW A Return to Wuxia: Interview with Co-Director Raymond Lee
  • Trailer

The 2014 film Nightcrawler comes to 4K in February

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Movie poster for 'Nightcrawler' featuring Jake Gyllenhaal driving a red vintage car in a bustling city at night.
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The 2014 film “Nightcrawler” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 17th via Shout! Studios. Dan Gilroy wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo, and Riz Ahmed. It’s worth noting that this movie is still “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a 4K scan. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Here’s a glimpse below at the packaging artwork for the 4K SteelBook.

Artwork of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the film Nightcrawler, featuring a scene of a car on a city street with dramatic lighting and action elements.

Lastly, the bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  •  Audio Commentary with Film Historian Joe von Appen
  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dan Gilroy, Producer Tony Gilroy, and Editor John Gilroy
  • Making the News: Scoring Nightcrawler—Interview with Composer James Newton Howard
  • If It Bleeds, It Leads: Making Nightcrawler
  • Trailer
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