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The 2006 film Bug comes to 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2006 film “Bug” is slated for a November 26th release on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc (Special Edition) via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by William Friedkin, starred Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr., Lynn Collins, Brían F. O’Byrne, and Neil Bergeron.

The movie has received a new 4K master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect in the Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray Special Edition include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K and Blu-ray Special Edition are also available for preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website.

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

DISC 1 (4K UHD):

  • Audio Commentary by Director William Friedkin

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

  • Audio Commentary by Director William Friedkin
  • A Discussion with William Friedkin (28:02)
  • Bug – An Introduction: Featurette (11:50)
  • Theatrical Trailer (1:22)

Rules of Engagement on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2000 film “Rules of Engagement” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on October 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by William Friedkin, starred Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley, Bruce Greenwood, Anne Archer, Philip Baker Hall, and Blair Underwood.

The movie has received a new 4K scan of the original master and then a brand new HDR master (on 4K). 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 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray Special Edition include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 lossless sound. The 4K release will come as a “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. You’ll also find that the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are available for preorder directly from Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director William Friedkin (on 4K and Blu-ray)
  • A Look Inside: Interviews with Cast and Crew (13:08)
  • Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (22:35)
  • Theatrical Trailer (2:22)

1994 film Blue Chips with Nick Nolte on Blu-ray September

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The 1994 sports drama “Blue Chips“ starring Nick Nolte and Shaquille O’Neal is making its debut to the Blu-ray Disc format on September 21st, via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by William Friedkin, co-starred Mary McDonnell, J.T. Walsh, Ed O’Neill, Alfre Woodard, Robert Wuhl, Bob Cousy, and featured cameos by Larry Bird and Bobby Knight.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray debut include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with this release.