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The 1980 film Somewhere in Time gets a 4K in February
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The 1980 film “Somewhere in Time“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 10th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber). Jeannot Szwarc directed the film, written by Richard Matheson. It starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. It co-starred Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright, George Voskovec, Bill Erwin, William H. Macy, Susan French, George Wendt, and John Alvin.
The movie has received a new 4K scan of the 35mm 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) and lossless Mono sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon as well as directly via Kino Lorber. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Novelist and Critic Tim Lucas
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
- Audio Commentary by Director Jeannot Szwarc
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Novelist and Critic Tim Lucas
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
- Audio Commentary by Director Jeannot Szwarc
- Back to Somewhere in Time: Documentary by Laurent Bouzereau (63:42)
- Inside Insite – The Somewhere in Time Fan Club: Featurette (3:23)
- Theatrical Trailer
The Running Man [2025] is coming to 4K in March
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The 2025 film adaptation of “The Running Man” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on March 3rd via Paramount. Edgar Wright co-wrote [the adaptation] and directed the film, based on the novel by Stephen King. It stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and Lee Pace. It also co-stars William H. Macy, Michael Cera, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian, and Martin Herlihy.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound.
Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) of the movie. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are each now available for preorder at Amazon.
EDITORIAL NOTE: In fact, there will not be an individual Blu-ray release for this film. If you want to own this on physical media, you have a choice to either buy the 4K combo pack and get the Blu-ray or settle for it on DVD.
The artwork for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is pictured above. Below you can find a list of the bonus material set to be included with the 4K physical media releases.
- Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Edgar Wright, Actor Glenn Powell, and Writer Michael Bacall
- The Hunt Begins
- The Hunters and the Hunted
- Welcome to The Running Man: Designing the World
- Surviving the Game: Shooting The Running Man
- The Running Man Commercials
- The Running Man Show
- The Runners – Self Tapes
- Other Network Shows
- The Apostle
- Stunts Compilation
- Hair, Make-Up, And Costume Test
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Trailers & Digital Spots
The 1997 film Boogie Nights on 4K in December
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The 1997 film “Boogie Nights” will arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook in early December via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, according to retailers. The title is yet to officially be announced, but the release date is shown to be December 2nd, according to Amazon. Stay tuned for an official announcement from the studio later to get the final word on the exact release date. Paul Thomas Anderson wrote, produced, and directed the movie. It starred Mark Wahlberg, Heather Graham, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Don Cheadle, Nicole Parker, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. No Dolby Vision will be included here. The 4K releases will each include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below) is already “currently unavailable” (sold out) at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update if the 4K SteelBook becomes available again for preorder. Also, there are no preorders yet at GRUV or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that as well.
The following bonus materials will be included with the 4K physical media releases.
- American Cinematheque Q&A (Paul Thomas Anderson and John C. Reilly)
- Director Audio Commentary
- Cast Audio Commentary
- Additional Scenes
- And More!
As per usual, below, after the break, you can find citations of my original social media posts on X and Reddit, as this was a developing rumor over the course of the day.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on 4K and Blu-ray
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The 2024 action/adventure film “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 27th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). The movie, directed by Wes Ball, stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. The film will also receive a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) on that same date.
All of the 4K releases will include the theatrical version (on 4K) and the “Inside the Lens: Raw Cut” (on a separate Blu-ray). The Blu-ray version will also receive the theatrical version as well as the UNRATED “Raw Cut” of the film, on the same disc.
The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless sound on a BD-50 disc. The Blu-ray disc containing the “Raw Cut” will also receive a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless sound on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release(s) of the film will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray counterpart included as well as a digital copy. The Blu-ray release will also include a digital copy.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray all available for preorder at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
- Documentary –– Inside the Forbidden Zone: Making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Join director Wes Ball, cast and crew as they expand the Planet of the Apes legacy for a new generation. Travel to the outdoor production in Australia, train at Ape School, and discover the practical and motion capture techniques in building a breathtaking Kingdom.
- 14 Deleted/Extended Scenes with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball
1999 film Mystery Men comes to 4K in November
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The 1999 comedy “Mystery Men” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Kinka Usher, starred Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Kel Mitchell, Paul Reubens, Hank Azaria, Wes Studi, Greg Kinnear, and Geoffrey Rush.
The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray included in the “combo pack” feature 1080p HD video in 1.85:1 aspect ratio [from the new 4K scan] as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound mixes, on a BD-50 disc.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly from Kino Lorber‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- Audio Commentary by Director Kinka Usher [on both 4K and Blu-ray]
- WE’RE THE OTHER GUYS!: The Making of Mystery Men with Director Kinka Usher – Extended Version (30:00)
- I’M A SUPERHERO, MOTHER!: The Costumes of Mystery Men with Designer Marilyn Vance (12:00)
- INSIDE CHAMPION CITY!: The Effects of Mystery Men with VFX Supervisor Todd Tucker (10:00)
- DISCO IS LIFE!: The Score(s) of Mystery Men with Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger – Extended Version (12:00)
- SPOTLIGHT ON LOCATION: The Original Making of Mystery Men (17:40)
- Deleted Scenes (19:22)
- Theatrical Trailer
