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The 1963 film Charade on 4K from Criterion in June

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Cover art for the film 'Charade' featuring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. The design includes swirling red arrows and bold typography.
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The 1963 romantic comedy/mystery “Charade” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on June 2nd via The Criterion Collection.

Stanley Donen directed the movie. It starred Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, and George Kennedy.

The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with SDR (standard dynamic range) and uncompressed LPCM Mono sound. This release is a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

NOTE: HDR (high dynamic range) will NOT be included with this release. This is not uncommon for some Criterion 4K releases.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update. You can preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus material for this release is listed below.

  • Audio commentary from 1999 featuring director Stanley Donen and screenwriter Peter Stone
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by film historian Bruce Eder
  • Cover by Eric Skillman

The 1981 Lawrence Kasdan film Body Heat comes to 4K

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Movie poster for 'Body Heat', featuring a vibrant design with warm colors, silhouettes of a man and woman, and a large yellow circle in the background.
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The 1981 erotic/psychological thriller “Body Heat“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on May 19th via The Criterion Collection.

Lawrence Kasdan wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, Mickey Rourke, J.A. Preston, Kim Zimmer, and Jane Hallaren.

The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, supervised by editor Carol Littleton and approved by director Lawrence Kasdan. 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 uncompressed [LPCM] 2.0 stereo and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Linear PCM 2.0 stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus material set to be included with the release(s) is listed below.

  • NEW interview with Lawrence Kasdan
  • NEW conversation between Littleton and film historian Bobbie O’Steen
  • Archival programs featuring Kasdan; Littleton; actors William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Ted Danson; cinematographer Richard H. Kline; and composer John Barry
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailer
  • PLUS: An essay by author Megan Abbott
  • New cover by Michael Boland

Brian De Palma film Hi, Mom! is coming to 4K in May

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Cover art for the film 'Hi, Mom!' featuring Robert De Niro, with vibrant yellow background and characters in a dramatic pose.
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The 1970 film “Hi, Mom!“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in Limited Edition on May 19th via Radiance Films, distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

Brian De Palma co-wrote and directed the movie, which starred Robert De Niro. It co-starred Charles Durning, Allen Garfield, Jennifer Salt, Paul Bartel, and Gerrit Graham.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the 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) high dynamic range and uncompressed Linear PCM Mono sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. This set will be a limited edition of just 5000 copies total.

You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray now via Amazon, DiabolikDVD, and MVD Shop. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, along with details about the limited edition’s physical extras.

  • Audio commentary by writer Travis Woods (2026)
  • Interview with critic Ellen E. Jones (2026)
  • Dionysus in ‘69 – an experimental theater production of Euripides’ ‘The Bacchae’, filmed by Brian de Palma (1970, 85 mins)
  • Archival interview with co-writer Charles Hirsch (2018)
  • Trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters
  • Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Matt Zoller Seitz
  • Limited edition of 5000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

The 1967 film Point Blank on Criterion 4K in April

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Movie poster for 'Point Blank' featuring Lee Marvin, directed by John Boorman, with a stylized design and bold colors.
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The 1967 motion picture “Point Blank” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 21st via The Criterion Collection.

John Boorman directed the movie, which starred Lee Marvin. It co-starred Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn, Carroll O’Connor, Lloyd Bochner, Michael Strong, Sharon Acker, and John Vernon.

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 uncompressed Linear PCM Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with LPCM Mono sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

This movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director John Boorman. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials for the Criterion release(s) are listed below.

  • Audio commentary featuring Boorman and filmmaker Steven Soderbergh
  • Interview with Boorman conducted by author Geoff Dyer
  • New interview with critic Mark Harris
  • New reflections on the film by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch
  • New program on the midcentury Los Angeles architecture featured in the film, with historian Alison Martino
  • The Rock (1967), a short documentary on Alcatraz and the making of the film
  • Interview with Marvin from a 1970 episode of The Dick Cavett Show
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by Dyer
  • New cover by Jay Shaw

The 1995 film The Blade on Criterion 4K and Blu-ray

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The 1995 film “The Blade” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release via The Criterion Collection on March 31st. Tsui Hark directed and co-wrote the motion picture, distributed by Golden Harvest. It starred Vincent Zhao, Moses Chan, Hung Yan-yan, Xiong Xin-xin, Song Lei, Austin Wai, Chung Bik-ha, and Valerie Chow.

This has received a new 4K digital restoration. 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 Uncompressed Linear PCM Mono sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and uncompressed Mono sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials included with the release(s) are listed below.

  • New audio commentary featuring Hong Kong cinema expert and producer Frank Djeng
  • Action et vérité (2006), a documentary featuring director Tsui Hark, coscreenwriter Koan Hui, and actor Xiong Xin-xin
  • New video essay by filmmakers Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting)
  • New York Asian Film Festival Q&A with Tsui from 2011
  • Alternate English-dubbed track
  • English-version opening and end credits
  • Trailer
  • New English subtitle translation
  • PLUS: An essay by author Lisa Morton
  • New cover by Oliver Barrett

The 1940 film His Girl Friday on Criterion 4K

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The 1940 film “His Girl Friday“ arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray this December 2nd via The Criterion Collection. Howard Hawks directed the movie. It starred Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall, Ernest Truex, and Cliff Edwards. EDITORIAL NOTE: This movie was previously released on the 4K UHD format as part of a box set from Sony [“Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Vol. 4“].

This features a new digital 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a Black and White 2160p video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Uncompressed (Linear PCM) Mono sound. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a bonus disc. Those Blu-rays will also include the 1931 film “The Front Page” — “Lewis Milestone’s famous pre-Code adaptation of the same material.”

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below and span across 3 discs (one 4K, two Blu-ray).

  • One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film, The Front Page, and the special features
  • 4K digital restoration of The Front Page, made from a recently discovered print of director Lewis Milestone’s preferred version, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
  • Interview with film scholar David Bordwell
  • Archival interviews with His Girl Friday director Howard Hawks
  • Featurettes from 1999 and 2006 about Hawks and actor Rosalind Russell
  • Radio adaptation of His Girl Friday from 1940
  • Program about the restoration of The Front Page
  • Program about playwright and screenwriter Ben Hecht
  • Radio adaptations of the play The Front Page from 1937 and 1946
  • Trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Plus: Essays on His Girl Friday and The Front Page by film critics Farran Smith Nehme and Michael Sragow
  • Cover by Randy Glass

Roger Waters This Is Not a Dream on Blu-ray August

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“Roger Waters: This Is Not a Drill (Live from Prague)“ comes to Blu-ray Disc on August 1st via Legacy Records. The live concert film was recorded at the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic on May 25, 2023. Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters plays many of the songs Pink Floyd fans are familiar with. He also includes songs from his solo career and a new song. Here’s the description of this release.

“Originally recorded and filmed during Waters concert at the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic on May 25, 2023, this Blu-ray captures Waters’ widely praised live show, featuring iconic tracks like “Us & Them”, “Comfortably Numb”, “Wish You Were Here”, and “Is This The Life We Really Want?”. Additionally, Waters performs his highly acclaimed new song, “The Bar”. Filmed live in Prague, this high-definition Blu-ray captures the immersive visuals and sonic brilliance of the This Is Not A Drill tour.”

The full track listing is below.

  1. Introduction
  2. Comfortably Numb
  3. The Happiest Days of Our Lives
  4. Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2
  5. Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 3
  6. The Powers That Be
  7. The Bravery Of Being Out of Range
  8. The Bar Part 1
  9. Have a Cigar
  10. Wish You Were Here
  11. Shine On You Crazy Diamond
  12. Sheep
  13. In The Flesh
  14. Run Like Hell
  15. Déjà Vu
  16. Is This the Life We Really Want?
  17. Money
  18. Us and Them
  19. Any Colour You Like
  20. Brain Damage
  21. Eclipse
  22. Two Suns in the Sunset
  23. The Bar Part 2
  24. Outside the Wall
  25. Credits
  26. Comfortably Numb – Music Video
  27. Two Suns in the Sunset – Music Video

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation with Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround, and uncompressed PCM 2.0 stereo. This release will include two animated music videos, which you can consider bonus materials. They are listed at the bottom of the track listing above.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly from Roger Waters’ website. Below, after the break, you can find a video of a performance of “Wish You Were Here” from the concert. Also, you’ll find the full press release from Legacy Recordings at the bottom.

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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.

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