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1991 film Soapdish finally comes to Blu-ray in April

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The 1991 film Soapdish is finally coming to Blu-ray Disc for the very first time on April 5th via Paramount Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Michael Hoffman, starred Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr., Cathy Moriarty, Teri Hatcher, Elisabeth Shue, Kathy Najimy, Carrie Fisher, Garry Marshall, and Whoopi Goldberg.

UPDATED  The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  Bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Behind-The-Scenes Featurette [04:29]
  • Theatrical Trailer [02:36]

The Stand 2020 TV adaptation on Blu-ray in October

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The 2020 TV series adaptation of Stephen King‘s The Stand is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 5th, via CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. The TV series, as seen on Paramount Plus (formerly CBS All Access), starred James Marsden, Odessa Young, Alexander Skarsgård, Amber Heard, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke, Henry Zaga, Ezra Miller, Greg Kinnear, and Whoopi Goldberg.

UPDATE: The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, spanning across what seems to be a 3-disc set. Stay tuned for an update, as I’ve asked CBS for more info in regards to those specifics.

The 2020 TV series Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon. You can find a list of bonus materials set to be included with the release listed below.

  • AN APOCALYPTIC EPIC: ADAPTING THE STAND – Go inside the creative process of bringing all facets of King’s beloved epic to life on screen.
  • GAG REEL

It’s also worth noting that there will be The Stand: The Definitive 2-Series Collection 2-pack set on Blu-ray available on October 5th as well, and now available for preorder over at Amazon (pictured below). That will include both the 1994 TV series adaptation and the 2020 TV series adaptation together.

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Further below, after the break, you can find a brief announcement from CBS Home Entertainment about these two releases.

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2001 Jerry Zucker comedy Rat Race comes to Blu-ray in June

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The 2001 comedy “Rat Race” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 1st via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Jerry Zucker, co-starred Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Cuba Gooding Jr., Whoopi Goldberg, Seth Green, Jon Lovitz, Breckin Meyer, and Amy Smart. The tech specs for the Blu-ray have not yet been detailed, nor have bonus materials [if any are] set to be included on the release but stay tuned for an update. You can find the Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon.

Tyler Perry film “Nobody’s Fool” with Tiffany Haddish on Blu-ray in February

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The 2018 Tyler Perry written & directed romantic comedy Nobody’s Fool starring Tiffany Haddish is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 12th, 2019 (just in time for Valentine’s Day) via Paramount. The film co-stars Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Mehcad Brooks, Amber Riley, and Whoopi Goldberg. Tech specs for the release haven’t been detailed, however you can very likely expect 1080p video and a lossless 5.1 mix. I’ll update this post once I hear any specific aspect ratio and audio format, , so stay tuned. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and Digital Copy of the film included. You can pre-order the Blu-ray now over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Introduction by Tyler Perry & Tiffany Haddish – A special message from the writer/director and the star of Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool.
  • Deleted, Extended & Alternate Scenes – Over 20 minutes of even more outrageous footage you didn’t see in theaters!
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy more laughs with this side-splittingly funny gag reel.
  • 9 Hilarious Featurettes:
    • Tale of Two Sisters – Find out how the movie’s two sisters clash and collide with hilariously disastrous results.
    • The Legend and the Star – Comedy icon Whoopi Goldberg discusses her hilarious role as the mother of two polar opposite sisters.
    • Mocha Latte Extra Laughs – Laugh along as Omari Hardwick’s character battles it out in a catastrophic love triangle!
    • I’m Just Trusting Tyler Perry – Watch Tyler Perry in action on set.
    • She Ready or Not: Here Comes the Wedding Crasher – Go inside the laugh-out-loud funny scene where Tanya crashes her sister’s ex-boyfriend’s wedding!
    • Bring the Funny – Catch up on the hilarious scene where Tiffany Haddish’s character is fresh out of jail.
    • Breakfast with Tiffany – You heard it here first: Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and Amber Riley give the scoop behind-the-scenes of Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool.
    • “Something New From Tyler Perry” Perfume – Watch this side-splittingly funny faux commercial for Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool.
    • “Catfished” Perfume with Outtakes – Enjoy this hysterical fake commercial for Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool with Tiffany Haddish.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement regarding this release.

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