The HBO original “Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The show premiered in 2000 and ran for a total of twelve seasons, spanning 120 episodes. The show starred Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, JB Smoove, Richard Lewis, Bob Einstein, Shelley Berman, Ted Danson, and Vince Vaughn.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 24-disc set with a 1080p HD video presentation in a variety of 1.33:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios with Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo [for seasons 1-6] and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound [for seasons 7-12].
You can find the Blu-ray set available for preorder at Amazon and online retailers Deep Discount andMovieZyng. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.
A Seinfeld Moment on Curb: Interview with Larry David and the Seinfeld Cast
The 2000 film “The Cell” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray andBlu-ray Disc in limited edition sets on January 21st via Arrow Video. Directed by Tarsem Singh, the film starred Jennifer Lopez, Colton James, Dylan Baker, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Gerry Becker, Musetta Vander, Patrick Bauchau, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Vince Vaughn.
The movie has received new 4K restorations of the Theatrical Cut (107 minutes) and the Director’s Cut (109 minutes) by Arrow Films, approved by the director Tarsem Singh. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Both versions of the film (theatrical cut and director’s cut) will be included on the 4K disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The limited edition set contents and a list of bonus materials can be found below.
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition contents
Includes bonus disc containing a previously unseen version of the film with alternate aspect ratio and alternate grading created by director of photography Paul Laufer
Illustrated collector’s book containing new writing on the film by critics Heather Drain, Marc Edward Heuck, Josh Hurtado, and Virat Nehru
Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Savieri
DISC 1 – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD)
Brand new audio commentary with film scholars Josh Nelson & Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Brand new audio commentary with screenwriter Mark Protosevich & film critic Kay Lynch
Archive audio commentary with director Tarsem Singh
Archive audio commentary with director of photography Paul Laufer, production designer Tom Foden, makeup supervisor Michèle Burke, costume designer April Napier, visual effects supervisor Kevin Tod Haug, and composer Howard Shore
Projection of the Mind’s Eye, a new feature-length interview with director Tarsem Singh
Between Two Worlds, a new in-depth interview with director of photography Paul Laufer
DISC 2 – ALTERNATE VERSION & EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
Previously unseen version of the Theatrical Cut of the film, presented in 1.78:1 aspect ratio with alternate grading, from a 2K master created by director of photography Paul Laufer
Paul Laufer Illuminates, a new interview about the alternate master of The Cell presented on this disc
Art is Where You Find It, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
The Costuming Auteur, a new visual essay by film critic Abby Bender
Style as Substance: Reflections on Tarsem, an archive featurette
Eight deleted/extended scenes with optional audio commentary by director Tarsem Singh
The 2020 film “Freaky” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 9th, 2021, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, a Blumhouse production, directed and co-written by Christopher Landon, stars Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Celeste O’Connor, Misha Osherovich, Uriah Shelton, Katie Finneran, Emily Holder, Kelly Lamor Wilson, and Alan Ruck. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with 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 DVD counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray is listed as available to preorder over at Amazon as well as at retailers Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Lastly, it’s certainly worth noting that at the time of writing this film is currently “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. The bonus materials set to be included with the release on Blu-ray are listed below.
Deleted Scenes
The Butcher Lends a Hand
Charlene Hears a Rumor
Late for the Party
Split Personalities: Millie vs. The Butcher – Two opposing characters. One killer chemistry! Go behind-the-scenes to see how Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton worked together to bring these two very different characters to life and how they created distinct personal traits for both. This piece will focus on the magnetism between Vaughn and Newton, and how that chemistry raised the stakes for two characters stuck in such a strange situation.
Crafting the Kills – This feature will take viewers into the “Wood Shop” set to see how all of the various elements and departments come together to create an extraordinary kill that fans will talk about for years to come. We will also discuss the inspiration behind this bilateral bisection, what makes it both fun and horrifying, and how it is different from anything else you have seen in other horror films.
Christopher Landon’s Brand of Horror – Blending horror and comedy is a difficult task that not many can achieve, but Christopher Landon has proven time and time again that he is uniquely skilled at it. FREAKY is no different. Learn how Christopher’s vision brought new energy to the concept and elevated the story, all while creating a fun and proficient working environment. This behind-the-scenes look at how he weaves humor and gore together will give fans an intimate understanding of why a Christopher Landon film is a genre of its own.
Final Girl Reframed – The concept of a “Final Girl” is nothing new in the horror genre. However, Millie isn’t your typical Final Girl. We take a closer look at all the ways FREAKY takes your genre expectations and smashes them
Feature Commentary with Co-writer/Director Christopher Landon
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement regarding its home video release.
The 2020 film “Freaky” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 9th, 2021, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment, according to an early retailer alert. The film, a Blumhouse production, directed and co-written by Christopher Landon, stars Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Celeste O’Connor, Misha Osherovich, Uriah Shelton, Katie Finneran, Emily Holder, Kelly Lamor Wilson, and Alan Ruck. The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed but stay tuned for an update on that when the title gets officially announced. It is known the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its DVD counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray is listed as available to preorder over at Amazon as well as at retailers Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Lastly, it’s certainly worth noting that at the time of writing this film is currently “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.
The 2019 film “Fighting with My Family“ is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 14th, via Universal. The movie, written and directed by Stephen Merchant, has a cast featuringFlorence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden, Vince Vaughn, and Dwayne Johnson. The film has received much critical acclaim during its theatrical run and is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and a digital copy of the film included. Both the PG-13 Theatrical Cut and a “Director’s Cut” of the film (NOT RATED) are included on the same (Blu-ray) Disc. The Blu-ray is available for pre-order now over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Gag Reel
A Family’s Passion: A Making Of
Learning the Moves
Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Stephen Merchant (on both versions)
