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The Cell on 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition in January

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The 2000 film “The Cell” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-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
  • Six multi-angle archive visual effects vignettes
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Image gallery

The Eyes of Tammy Faye on Blu-ray in November

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The 2021 film “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 16th via Disney. The film, based on the true story & documentary (of the same title), directed by Michael Showalter, stars Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones, Mark Wystrach, Sam Jaeger, and Vincent D’Onofrio.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. It should be noted that a 4K UHD digital version of the film will be available, but not physically. You cannot yet find the Blu-ray available for preorder at any retailers, but stay tuned for an update. The Blu-ray will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.

The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • A Look Inside The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Hear what drew Jessica Chastain, cast mates and filmmakers to The Eyes of Tammy Faye. From prosthetics to singing, uncover Jessica Chastain’s remarkable multi-layered transformation into Tammy Faye Bakker.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the announcement regarding the home video release of the film.

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1987 film Full Metal Jacket on 4K in September

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The 1987 film “Full Metal Jacket“ directed by Stanley Kubrick is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 22nd, via Warner. The film starred Matthew Modine, Vincent D’Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, Dorian Harewood, Kevyn Major Howard, Arliss Howard, Ed O’Ross, John Terry, Kieron Jecchinis, and the late R. Lee Ermey. Tech specs for the release (according to the back art) include a 2160p presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio (presumably) with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. It will be a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as a digital code (copy) of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of the film listed as available for preorder over at Amazon. It’s totally worth mentioning that there will be an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for the film over at retailer Best Buy (pictured below) which is now listed and should be a functional preorder listing soon.

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The only bonus materials set to be included on the 4K UHD Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Adam Baldwin, Vincent D’Onfrio, R. Lee Ermey and Critic/Screenwriter Jay Cocks
  • Featurette: Full Metal Jacket – Between Good and Evil
  • Theatrical Trailer

UPDATE: here is a 4K with HDR trailer for the upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray release.

2019 film The Kid with Ethan Hawke on Blu-ray in June

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The 2019 Vincent D’Onofrio directed western “The Kid“ starring Ethan Hawke is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 4th via Lionsgate. The film co-stars Jake Schur, Chris Pratt, Vincent D’Onofrio, Leila George, and Dane DeHaan. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The Blu-ray is now available for pre-order over at Amazon. The release will with a digital copy of the film. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • “Making of The Kid” Featurette

Further below, after the break, you can find full information about this upcoming release.

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