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The 1996 film The Phantom is coming to 4K in April

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DVD cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a masked character in a pink background, fist protruding and the text 'SLAM EVIL!'
Blu-ray cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a superhero in a purple costume, emphasizing the phrase 'SLAM EVIL!'
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The 1996 film “The Phantom” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on April 14th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber).

Simon Wincer directed the movie, which starred Billy Zane. The movie’s supporting cast included Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and James Remar.

It has received a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative (approved by director Simon Wincer). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with DTS-HD Master Audio lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound options, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

You can’t find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or the Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon yet, but stay tuned for an update on that. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material set to be included with the release(s) is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Kismet in the Jungle: New Interview with Star Billy Zane (27:06)
  • NEW Slam Evil – Scoring The Phantom: New Interview with Composer David Newman (14:48)
  • Theatrical Trailer

Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead on 4K

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The 1995 film “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray. It will also be available in a Special Edition Blu-ray. Both will be released on April 29th via KL Studio Classics. Gary Fleder directed the movie. It starred Andy Garcia, Christopher Walken, Christopher Lloyd, Gabrielle Anwar, Treat Williams, Steve Buscemi, Bill Nunn, and William Forsythe.

The movie has received a new master from a 4K Scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly the 4K and Blu-ray Special Edition on Kino Lorber’s website. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The bonus materials to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.

4K UHD Blu-ray (Disc 1):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Gary Fleder and Writer Scott Rosenberg
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Daniel Kremer

Blu-ray Disc (Disc 2):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Gary Fleder and Writer Scott Rosenberg
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Daniel Kremer
  • Things to Direct in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Director Gary Fleder (17:42)
  • Things to Perform in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Actor Andy Garcia (19:21)
  • Things to Write in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with Screenwriter Scott Rosenberg (16:00)
  • Things to Design in Denver When You’re Dead: Interview with designer Nelson Coates (23:21)
  • Production Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer