The details of Freddy Krueger’s ratty red-and-green sweater and knife-tipped glove will look extra horrific when A Nightmare on Elm Street, Wes Craven‘s 1984 slasher classic, arrives on 4K UHD just in time for a spooky season re-watch. To mark the occasion, io9 got to speak with its stars, Heather Langenkamp (who plays smart yet sleepy final girl Nancy Thompson) and Robert Englund (the dream demon himself), about their experiences making the film—and whether they’d be willing to get back in character again.

Cheryl Eddy, io9: Which scene in A Nightmare on Elm Street do you think will benefit the most from the 4K UHD upgrade?

Robert Englund: Here’s the thing. What we have to remember—and it’s difficult for me because I always wanted to be a movie actor—I always imagined Nightmare on Elm Street playing in a movie theater. But most of our fans discovered this film as part of the video generation. So they saw it less than perfect. Their memories of it are less than perfect. They have great memories of sharing it with mom and dad, or a stepdad or a step-mom, or brothers and sisters, you know, fresh from the video store, running home with a copy. But a lot of them also saw old, dog-eared copies that had been lying around in the bookshelf for a while or passed around the dormitory. This is an opportunity to see this better than Heather and I’ve ever seen it. To see it absolutely pristine and enhanced, you know, ultra high def 4K. I just had this experience with the old Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window; it was mind blowing to see it in my living room, that perfect and wonderful. And I’m so looking forward to this. And there’s some new stuff [in the “uncut” version, included in the remastered release along with the theatrical version], right?

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A Nightmare on Elm Street hits 4K Ultra HD on Digital October 1; it will be available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more. The Blu-ray 4K UHD arrives October 15. The 4K UHD remaster includes both the theatrical and uncut versions; the latter features eight additional seconds of unrated footage.

Other previously released special features included are as follows, according to a Warner Bros. press release:

• Ready Freddy Focus Points
• Commentary with Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Ronnie Blakely, Robert Shaye, and Sara Risher.
• Commentary with Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and Jacques Haitkin.
• Alternate endings
• The House that Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror
• Never Sleep Again: A Nightmare on Elm Street
• Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares

Alien: Romulus will be available to watch in the comfort of your own home, on the likes of Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, as of October 15th. Some retailers will be offering a 2-Movie Collection digital bundle that pairs the film with the original Alien. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD physical media release will follow on December 3rd. An image of the 4K steelbook can be seen at the bottom of this article.

Alien: Romulus will be available to watch in the comfort of your own home, on the likes of Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, as of October 15th. Some retailers will be offering a 2-Movie Collection digital bundle that pairs the film with the original Alien. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD physical media release will follow on December 3rd. An image of the 4K steelbook can be seen at the bottom of this article.

The film's home video release will include the following bonus features (which may vary by product and retailer): Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus featurette, which has five chapters:

• The Director's Vision -- Discover how one of today's greatest horror directors, Fede Alvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise.

• Creating the Story -- Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien installments that you may have missed.

• Casting the Faces -- Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past.

• Constructing the World -- Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the '80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.

• Inside the Xenomorph Showdown -- Experience the film's climactic zero-gravity sequence from every angle as filmmakers break down what it took to make the moment spectacular. From sets and performances, to wirework, stunts, and VFX, see how it all came together.

• Alien: A Conversation -- A special conversation with Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez for the Alien 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release.

• Alternate / Extended Scenes -- Check out scenes that didn't make the final cut.

Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe's most powerful SOB. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with Roland, a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina's musclebound protector; Tannis, the oddball scientist who's seen it all; and Claptrap, a wiseass robot. Together, this ragtag team goes on a mission to save Tiny Tina, battle alien species, and discover one of Pandora's most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands — but they'll be fighting for something more: each other. Based on one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, welcome to Borderlands.

From Director Eli Roth (Thanksgiving) and Producer Avi Arad (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), this adaptation of the popular video game series is a fresh take on these beloved characters. Borderlands stars Cate Blanchett (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Kevin Hart (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda), Ariana Greenblatt (Avengers: Infinity War), Florian Munteanu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), and Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween).

Based on the video game Borderlands created by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. Produced by Ari Arad, p.g.a., Avi Arad, Erik Feig.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
• DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
• Borderlands – From Game to Screen
• Meet the Team
• All Aboard the Death Choochoo
• Bringing Borderlands to the Screen
• Badonkadonk Time
• Fashion and Action on Pandora
• High Tech Hellscapes
• Optional English, English SDH, French, and Spanish subtitles for the main feature

I'm not even bothering with a pre-order link. You'd be much better off watching this instead, when it eventually releases.

Top 20 Selling Blu-ray Discs

1. Inside Out 2
2. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
3. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
4. Late Night With the Devil
5. Knuckles
6. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - Season 1
7. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
8. Kill
9. The Garfield Movie
10. Civil War
11. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
12. IF
13. The Boy and the Heron
14. Dune: Part Two
15. The Fall Guy
16. The Dark Knight Trilogy
17. Beetlejuice
18. Wind River
19. All of Us Strangers
20. The Batman

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

Top 20 Selling 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs

1. Inside Out 2
2. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
3. Kill
4. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
5. Beetlejuice
6. Wind River
7. The Dark Knight Trilogy
8. A League of Their Own
9. The Lost Boys
10. The Batman
11. Jaws
12. The Stepfather
13. The Strangers
14. The Boy and the Heron
15. All of Us Strangers
16. Van Hesling
17. The Shining
18. Knuckles
19. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
20. Poltergeist

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

Top 10 HD Formats Disc Share Per Title

1. Inside Out 2 (62%)
2. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (40%)
3. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (47%)
4. Knuckles (33%)
5. Late Night With the Devil (56%)
6. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - Season 1 (36%)
7. The Garfield Movie (40%)
8. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (52%)
9. Beetlejuice (27%)
10. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (49%)

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Further Reading:

• Top 20 Selling Blu-ray and 4K Discs for Week Ended 2024-09-14
• Top 20 Disc Sellers for Week Ended 2024-09-14
• Blu-ray Sales: September 8-14: Inside Out 2 Is Right Side Up on Blu-ray

Now… many of you will no doubt have been wondering exactly why it is that Second Sight in the UK had to stop taking pre-orders for this title from customers here in the United States.

Well, with this announcement this afternoon, now we finally know why.

(Here are all the official details, straight from the studio…

(Coming to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Disc from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment on October 22

Newly remastered in Dolby Vision HDR from a new 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative!

THE HITCHER (1986)

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For those of you who may be wondering, note that this UHD release features the exact same new 4K scan and remaster that Second Sight is releasing in the UK on 10/11. And the new Blu-ray edition is mastered from this new scan as well. So if you’re looking for a more affordable option to purchase this title here in the States rather than importing it from the UK, now you have one available.

Kevin Smith's The 4:30 Movie set for November 4K and Blu-ray release

Kevin Smith's sixteenth feature film, The 4:30 Movie, is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in November, including an Amazon exclusive steelbook

The 4:30 Movie, the sixteenth feature film from director Kevin Smith, received a theatrical release on September 13th, and now it has been revealed that the movie is coming to 4K and Blu-ray on November 5th! Copies of the physical media versions of the movie are available for pre-order on Amazon -- including an Amazon-exclusive steelbook edition where the case is designed to look like a large VHS tape and the discs look like VHS tape spools! A fitting design for a movie that's set in 1986. Images of the steelbook design can be seen right here:

The 4:30 Movie is a coming-of-age comedy that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.

Austin Zajur (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Nicholas Cirillo (Outer Banks), and Reed Northrup (High Maintenance) play the sixteen year old friends, with Siena Agudong (Resident Evil) as the dream girl. Ken Jeong (The Hangover), Genesis Rodriguez (Tusk), Justin Long (Barbarian), Sam Richardson (Veep), Jason Lee (Almost Famous), Rachel Dratch (I Love My Dad), Kate Micucci (The Big Bang Theory), Adam Pally (Sonic the Hedgehog), Harley Quinn Smith (Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood), Jason Biggs (American Pie), and Method Man (How High) are also in the cast.

The 4:30 Movie was filmed at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey, a theatre Smith now co-owns and used to hang out in every weekend when he was a teenager. Liz Destro, Josh Bachove, and Jordan Monsanto produced, with Bill Bromiley, Shanan Becker, and Jonathan Saba executive producing.

The back of the 4K release reveals that bonus features include an audio commentary with Kevin Smith and a making of featurette, as well as the trailer.

This film had a very limited release in the UK, you had to be either in Birmingham or London at the right time. Looks like I'll be catching the streaming version next month. Looking forward to it!

Celebrate 20 Bloody Years of 'Shaun of the Dead' with a Newly Remastered 4K UHD Blu-ray & SteelBook December 3rd

Put in your pre-order, grab your friends, calibrate your 4K TV, kill Phillip, and go to the Winchester, snag a pint and wait for it all to blow over! Edgar Wright's classic zombie horror comedy is getting a brand new 4K UHD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on December 3. A limited edition 4K UHD SteelBook will also be available on the same date.

The film stars Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson and the 4K UHD Blu-rays feature a new 4K remaster.

There comes a day in every man's life when he has to get off the couch...and kill some zombies. When flesh-eating zombies are on the hunt for a bite to eat, it's up to slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best pal Ed (Nick Frost) to save their friends and family from becoming the next entrée. Satisfy your bloodthirsty appetite with the movie that masters of horror and film critics alike are hailing as a screamingly hilarious zomedy that will have you dying with laughter.

Shaun of the Dead - 20 Bloody Years 4K UHD Blu-ray***

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Shaun of the Dead - 20 Bloody Years 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook
 

**BONUS FEATURES on 4K Ultra HD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL: **

• SHAUN OF THE DEAD: 20 BLOODY YEARS! (NEW)*
  • Director Edgar Wright joins actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to reflect on the funniest zombie movie ever made
• MISSING BITS
  • Kitchen Pow-Wow
  • Body on the Line
  • Body on the Line / Yvonne
  • Taxi Driver
  • Bathroom Blowout
  • In the Bedroom
  • Meercats United
  • Alternate Ed
  • The Dopplegang
  • Q.W.A.
  • David vs. Shaun
  • More Peanuts
  • Rifle Trifles
  • David's Redemption
  • Bar Extension
• OUTTAKES
  • The Man Who Would be Shaun
  • Funky Pete
  • Plot Holes
• RAW MEAT
  • Simon Pegg's Video Diary
  • Lucy Davis' Video Diary
  • Joe Cornish's Video Diary
  • Casting Tapes
  • Edgar and Simon's Flip Chart
  • SFX Comparison
  • Make-Up Tests
  • EPK Featurette
• TV BITS
  • T4 with Coldplay
  • Fun Dead
  • Trisha -- Your Nine Lives Are Up
  • Trisha -- I Married a Monster
  • Remembering Z Day
• TRAILERS
  • US Trailer
  • UK Teaser Trailer
  • UK Trailer
  • UK TV Spot #1
  • UK TV Spot #2
  • Fright Fest Trailer
• AUDIO COMMENTARY
  • Feature Commentary with Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright
  • Feature Commentary with Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Kate Ashfield and Lucy Davis
  • Feature Commentary with Bill Nighy and Penelope Wilton
  • Feature Commentary with the Zombies

*4K Disc & Digital only

1: Twenty years, damn I'm old!

2: Sucks air throughout his teeth Hot Fuzz is the better film in the trilogy. 😁

Following hot on the heels of the news that Refuse Films were releasing Cannibal! The Musical on Blu-ray, Vinegar Syndrome have announced their own edition through their partner label Degausser, rushing a post out on Xitter and Facebook:

Major announcement! Director Trey Parker's legendary feature debut and Troma classic CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL will make its official U.S. Blu-ray debut from Degausser Video (yes, there will also be a limited VHS)!

In addition to featuring an exclusive-to-Degausser new restoration from the highest-quality video master, we've prepared a brand new, feature-length making-of documentary (including appearances from several never-before-interviewed crew members), a new featurette covering the stage adaptation of the film, and new group commentary with cast and crew. This is on top of hours of amazing archival extras.

Our edition will be housed in a VS-styled hard case with original artwork by Brianna Miller and a 40-page perfect bound 'scrapbook' featuring incredible behind-the-scenes photos and ephemera from producer Jason McHugh's personal collection!

The Pre-order will go live on November 1st as part of our 2024 Black Friday Pre-order. 🎶

Cannibal! The Musical is making its debut on Blu-ray from Refuse Films. Shot on 16mm film and edited on video, Cannibal! The Musical is presented in high definition for the first time on Blu-ray.

Written and directed by Trey Parker (co-creator of South Park), this release is limited to only 3,000 units, playable worldwide and includes an exclusive slipcover featuring the original 1997 key art.

Brand new special features include new audio commentary, cast interviews, never-before-seen deleted scenes approved by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, over three hours of raw BTS footage, the UK cut of Alferd Packer: The Musical, plus hours of archival material.

Producer Jason McHugh confirms that the original 16mm footage of Cannibal! The Musical was lost somewhere in Colorado in the late 90s. Refuse Films uncovered the original Betacam master tape from the Troma archives in New York.

Cannibal! The Musical has been blown up from the original master tape and manually remastered without AI technology. The new and exclusive Refuse Films high-definition transfer is approved by Cannibal! The Musical’s director of photography, Robert Muratore, and remastered by Mark Brindle of UK post-production company Maniac Films.

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Refuse Films is also excited to announce the launch of its new boutique Blu-ray sub-label, the TromArchive Collection. This label intends to release 50 years of Tromatic excess from Troma’s film archives to the Blu-ray format.

In addition to the world Blu-ray premiere of Trey Parker's Cannibal! The Musical (1993), Series 1 of the TromArchive Collection, features special editions of Troma Team classics The Toxic Avenger (1984) and Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD (1990), both titles directed by Troma co-founders Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz.

Each TromArchive Collection Blu-ray title is limited to 3,000 units, playable worldwide and features an exclusive slipcover featuring original Tromatic poster art and new sleeve designs by renowned graphic illustrator Mila K.

edit: Cannibal! The Musical is also being released by Vinegar Syndrome.

Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake yet. His days as Deadpool behind him, a listless Wade Wilson toils away in civillian life. But when his home world is threatened, he reluctantly suits up as he tries to convince Wolverine...oh hell, just watch.

Special Features:

• DOLBY VISION PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
• DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
• Gag Reel
• Deleted Scenes
• Finding Madonna: Making the Oner
• Practical Approach: Celebrating the Art of Ray Chan
• Loose Ends: The Legacy Heroes
• Deadpool's Fun Sack 3
• Audio commentary by Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds

Pre-order: Amazon

Streamed it first to see if it was worth buying on disc, it is.

They have a really cool commentary feature where the image is shrunk to a 4:3 image so they can split it top and bottom.

The top image is the film as presented, the bottom image is the raw footage before visual effects were applied.

It lets you see how much of the film was digital and how much was practical. Complete with commentary.

https://ew.com/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-side-by-side-raw-cut-with-unfinished-vfx-clip-exclusive-8697941

Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Are Back For 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' - on 4K UHD, 4K SteelBook, & Blu-ray on 9/24

Tom Landy

Sony is bringing the bad boys back to home video when Bad Boys: Ride or Die arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K SteelBook, and Blu-ray on September 24. Digital is available now.

The releases will include bloopers, deleted scenes, featurettes, and an all-new post-credits scene.

The world's favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your-seat action and outrageous comedy, but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. When Captain Howard is unjustly accused of a lifetime of drug-related crimes, the Bad Boys vow to clear his name.

***Bad Boys: Ride or Die - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ***

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Bad Boys: Ride or Die - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook

You can pre-order Bad Boys: Ride or Die now and included below is the press announcement:

"THE BEST BAD BOYS YET." - Naz Perez, FANDANGO

**ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY, AND DVD SEPTEMBER 24
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL NOW **

SYNOPSIS

The world's favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your-seat action and outrageous comedy, but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. When Captain Howard is unjustly accused of a lifetime of drug-related crimes, the Bad Boys vow to clear his name. 

SPECIAL FEATURES
4K UHD and Blu-ray™ Exclusive Bonus Features:

• Outtakes & Bloopers
• Deleted Scenes

            Also includes:

• Will & Martin Chemistry, Legacy & Laughs
• The Bruckheimer Legacy: Crafting Bad Boys & Beyond
• Fights, Camera, Action
• Partners in Crime

DVD Exclusive Bonus Features:

• Will & Martin Chemistry, Legacy & Laughs
• The Bruckheimer Legacy: Crafting Bad Boys & Beyond
• Fights, Camera, Action
• Partners in Crime

PLUS AN ALL-NEW POST CREDIT SCENE

4K, Blu-ray™ & DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions.

CAST AND CREW

Directed by: Adil & Bilall
**Written by: **Chris Bremner and Will Beall
Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith, Chad Oman, Doug Belgrad
Executive Producers: Barry Waldman, Mike Stenson, James Lassiter, Jon Mone, Chris Bremner,
Martin Lawrence
Cast: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nuñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, with Tiffany Haddish and Joe Pantoliano

SPECS
**Run Time: **Approx. 101 minutes
**Rating: **PG for action/peril and mild thematic elements.

**Run Time: **Approx. 115 minutes
**Rating: **R for strong violence, language throughout, and some sexual references. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
**4K UHD: **2160p Ultra High Definition / 2.39:1 - Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), English French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital - Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish - Color
**Blu-ray™: **1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 - Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital - Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish - Mastered in High Definition - Approx. 115 Mins. -  Color
DVD: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen - Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English & French (Doublé au Québec) Audio Description Tracks Stereo - Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish - Color

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper’s horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Dark Sky Films is celebrating with a massive new physical media set.

Now available for pre-order, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition includes the 4K UHD edition of the feature film, Blu-ray edition of the feature film, Blu-ray bonus disc, and an exclusive VHS release featuring original VHS release artwork!

Dark Sky further previews, “All are housed in a replica of the iconic chain saw from the film, which comes in a special 50th Anniversary numbered box. Opening the chainsaw triggers the sound of Leatherface wielding the chainsaw in the film.”

This limited edition also features a newly designed 50th Anniversary O-card and brand-new bonus content, including The Merchandise of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Restoration of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

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Pre-order your copy over on Dark Sky’s website for $299.98 today.

The ‘Chainsaw Edition’ set will be released on October 1, 2024

On December 3, 2024, Lionsgate is releasing a SteelBook for Kickboxer on 4K Ultra HD. Directed by Mark DiSalle (The Perfect Weapon) and David Worth (American Tigers), this 1989 cult martial arts hit further elevated the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water), and was responsible of the sparking the kickboxing boom of the 80s and 90s.

In the film, kickboxing champ Eric Sloane (Dennis Alexio) is crippled in the ring by the evil Tong Po (Michel Qissi). Eric's younger brother, Kurt (Van Damme), seeks vengeance. Kurt learns Muay-Thai from fight guru Xian Chow (Dennis Chan). Thanks to Chow's unconventional training methods, Kurt becomes an expert kickboxer.

Details and features have yet to be announced, but there is a possibility that we may be seeing an uncut version, or at least a well-equipped edition, of this upcoming release. Blu-ray.com member JoelGoodsen had this to say:

As most of you probably know, I am a HUGE Kickboxer fan and own a 100% complete uncut copy on disc. The last year or so I have been driving everyone crazy in the Kino thread (sorry people!), championing for a UNCUT Kickboxer 4K with original audio. I've made no secret of how they butchered the US cut and it is unwatchable to me. The dubbing of Dennis Alexio's voice and cutting out a couple decent scenes (Kurt visiting Eric in hospital) are a couple examples of why. The uncut version is the superior film by far. Besides driving everyone insane in the Kino thread, behind the scenes, I was also emailing Lionsgate and making a passionate plea for it to happen. I reached out to basically everyone I could at Lionsgate.

In November, Lionsgate responded to me and said that due to my constant plea and request, they were going to do a Kickboxer 4K! (very proud moment for me personally. Hard work and persistence can pay off in life sometimes!). As you can imagine, I was over the moon and had a few bottles of MGD that night!

I was put in touch with the mastering department at Lionsgate, where I provided them via file transfer, my UNCUT copy of Kickboxer. Lionsgate told me that they have been searching for an uncut film print of Kickboxer, because as you know, you can't make a 4K without a film print, but so far, they had not found anything. All they had in their possession at their Burbank lab was a 1" C PAL tape dubbed in German. Due to this, I also extracted the original non dubbed audio from my uncut disc and provided the audio track to them.

Once I knew they had not been able to find any film prints so far, I literally reached out to numerous people and sources to see if I could find a uncut film print for them to use. I did have some minor success in locating a possible print, but as I do not work for LG and are basically just a passionate fan on a labour of love mission, I could only get so far. After exhausting every avenue and doing as much research as I could, I provided all possible leads to LG. Hopefully one of those leads has turned into something positive. I do know that if a UK film print was found, you could technically make a near fully uncut version with the US version.

Lionsgate informed me that nothing is set in stone yet, but if they can't find a film print of the uncut version to do a 4K, they may just include it as a special feature in SD or HD up-conversion. This is where the uncut English audio I provided should come in handy.

A couple weeks ago, I had a 10 minute phone conversation with director Mark DiSalle, who kindly gave me his time, even though he was walking his dog! I have also been in touch with co-director David Worth. Mr. Worth said he would happily provide a audio commentary and for me to set it up as he is ready whenever. He shot alot of scenes, such as the deleted hospital scene. I also have a few other cool things that I would like to provide and have offered to make this disc special. I have reached out to Mr. Felsher, but no response so far. I know the film like the back of my hand, so I have offered assistance should any prints turn up or any help is needed on special features. This is the one and only chance we will ever get for a uncut Kickboxer special edition. Hopefully we get plenty interviews etc.

In a nutshell; I have provided Lionsgate with a uncut copy for reference and the original English audio track from the uncut version. The good people at Lionesgate are doing everthing they can to release the uncut version on 4K, but it all comes down to finding a film print, which I have done my best to find/provide links for them and they are also doing their best looking for a uncut print. Hoping to speak to LG over the coming months, but it is a wait and see what happens situation in regards to a uncut print at the moment.

A personal big thank you from myself to Lionsgate for hearing the plea of this passionate film fan, allowing me to provide a copy of the uncut version/audio and giving Kickboxer a chance on 4K. I apologise for driving you all insane! haha. Hopefully I can help out with the release in the meantime and the release turns out as good as possible. Please keep in mind, it is still months away, things could change and nothing is set in stone. Lionsgate are doing their best and we can look forward to a final announcement when all the work is done.

It's another big month for home video as we look ahead toward end-of-2024 releases! Pre-orders are now live for Blu-ray sets that launch this December, including a huge Tokyo Ghoul 10th Anniversary Box Set and more!

Beyond that impressive collection, Crunchyroll has the home video debut of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End on the horizon along with brand new Steelbook releases of the first three Attack on Titan seasons, more Dr. STONE and the complete season of DARLING in the FRANXX.

According to Circana, the August 2024 top 10 by units sold were:

1. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros.)
2. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Studios)
3. IF (Paramount)
4. The Fall Guy (Universal)
5. The Bikeriders (Universal)
6. The Garfield Movie (Sony)
7. Twister (Warner Bros.)
8. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony)
9. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros.)
10. Civil War (Lionsgate)

Year-to-Date Top 10 (through August 2024):

1. Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros.)
2. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros.)
3. Oppenheimer (Universal)
4. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Warner Bros.)
5. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Liosngate)
6. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony)
7. Wonka (Warner Bros.)
8. Trolls Band Together (Universal)
9. Migration (Universal)
10. The Beekeeper (Warner Bros./MGM)

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/17543721

Criterion offers up an eclectic new slate to their carefully curated collection of films. Now, a couple of these aren't too surprising, 8½ and Paris Texas are already on Blu-ray so we're getting welcome (if expected) upgrades. The biggest news is No Country for Old Men - the Coen Brothers' Oscar-winning thriller from the Cormac McCarthy classic novel is very good news. It was a big hitter on Blu-ray in its day, but a 4K Dolby Vision upgrade supervised by Roger Deakins is very exciting! Completing the eclectic list is Samo Hung's slick action classic Eastern Corridors - sadly only on Blu-ray but still should be a good disc.

The Terminator 40th Anniversary 4K will also get a Limited Steelbook Edition as it reveals release details

James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakout hit is celebrating 40 years with a new ultra high-def transfer.

By EJ Tangonan

September 16th 2024, 9:00am

While James Cameron is a filmmaker with a passion for new technology, an eye for detail and a champion for film experience, the 4K remasters of his past films have drawn controversy over the methods and results of the transfers. As Aliens, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Abyss and True Lies finally get 4K releases, many have complained about the use of AI and digital smoothing methods that may have compromised the integrity of the picture. The next film of his to have a big Ultra High-Def release is his breakout hit

1984's The Terminator.

Earlier this year, the film celebrated its 40th anniversary and saw a limited screening in theaters, which we saw. Now, Blu-ray.com has revealed what the specs for the physical release 4K will entail. The release is due to arrive at retailers on November 5. And Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will additionally be releasing a special Limited Edition Steelbook 4K on the same date.

The description reads,
"Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the most fierce and relentless killing machine ever to threaten the survival of mankind! An indestructible cyborg -- a Terminator (Schwarzenegger) -- is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman whose unborn son will become humanity's only hope. This legendary sci-fi thriller from pioneering writer/director James Cameron, written with Gale Anne Hurd, fires an arsenal of action and heart-stopping suspense that never lets up!"

Special Features and Technical Specs:

Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature

4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

Creating The Terminator: Visual Effects and Music

The Terminator: Closer to the Real Thing

Unstoppable Force: The Legacy of The Terminator

Seven Deleted Scenes

NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER SURRENDER! Celebrating 25 years, GALAXY QUEST comes to 4K Ultra-HD for the first time in spectacular HDR-10 and Dolby Vision and dynamic Dolby Atmos sound, a new Filmmaker Focus with director Dean Parisot, and hours of legacy special features. Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for “historical documents,” lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble, including Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long and Rainn Wilson, GALAXY QUEST is a hilarious adventure that boldly goes where no comedy has gone before.

Pre-order: Amazon

I've recently gotten into buying DVDs instead of streaming things, but the problem that I'm having is that the only DVD player I have is my old Xbox 360 which doesn't support Blu-ray and I don't know if there are better DVD readers nowadays. Just wondering if there was anything I should specifically look for or avoid when shopping for a new player.

One of the most charming anime of the 80s is Giant Gorg. and we are finally getting a remastered Blu-ray release of it this November.

Written and directed by the hugely talented Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, it deals with the plucky Tagami Yu following in the footsteps of his dead father. He ends up on a newly arisen island in the South Pacific. Full of ancient secrets and a massive corporation that wants those secrets for itself.

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I reviewed the DVD release back in 2016, and in the time since Japan did an amazing Blu-ray remaster of the anime (shown below). It’s this remaster that is finally coming Westward in November.

Set over 26 episodes, this is one of those anime that should be binge watched. Much like Future Boy Conan, Giant Gorg is a unique and special anime that has a kind of rare narrative pacing that isn’t seen in more modern shows.

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Even if you picked up the Giant Gorg DVD release a while back, this Blu-ray remaster is something else entirely and is an essential purchase as far as I am concerned.

Released on November 26, you can pre-order the Blu-ray from Crunchyroll’s online store for the currently reduced price of $37.46.

Also today, we’ve have word from retail sources (and customers who have pre-ordered the tiles) that Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment’s recently street-dated 4K catalog titles—Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1959), Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles (1974), and James Cameron’s The Terminator (1984)—have been pushed to 11/19 from 11/5. That probably has to do with the added time needed to replicate enough production to meet demand. Adjust your plans accordingly.

In any case, be aware that North by Northwest (1959) and Blazing Saddles (1974) will each include HDR10 and Dolby Atmos audio, while The Terminator (1984) will include both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio.

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In announcement news this afternoon, Umbrella Entertainment has just revealed that they’ve completed a new 4K restoration of Richard Stanley’s Hardware (1990) and will be releasing it on physical 4K UHD in the near future.

Meanwhile, in December (12/4 specifically), Umbrella will release Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Pulse (2001) on 4K + Blu-ray, and Alejandro Amenábar’s Open Your Eyes (1997), David and Nathan Zellner’s Sasquatch Sunset (2024), James B. Harris’ Boiling Point (1993), Francis Galluppi’s The Last Stop in Yuma Country (2023), Jack Clark and Jim Weir’s Birdeater (2023), and Adam Kamien and Luke Rynderman’s The Speedway Murders (2023) all on Blu-ray. Look also for Georges Franju’s Eyes Without a Face (1960) on 4K + Blu-ray on 11/6.

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Now then, the big news today is that Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has just unveiled an amazing new Frank Capra at Columbia Collection, which includes 20 deep-catalog classic films, 9 of which are in 4K Ultra HD! Look for the set to street on 11/19.

The films included are So This Is Love (1929), The Way of the Strong (1928), That Certain Thing (1928), Submarine (1928) in 4K UHD and SDR, The Younger Generation (1929) in 4K UHD and SDR, Flight (1929), Ladies of Leisure (1930), Rain or Shine (1930), Dirigible (1931) in 4K UHD and SDR, The Miracle Woman (1931), Platinum Blonde (1931) in 4K UHD and SDR, American Madness (1932), The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932), Forbidden (1932), Lady for a Day (1933), It Happened One Night (1934) in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR, Lost Horizon (1937) in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR, You Can’t Take It With You (1938) in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR, as well as the Frank Capra: Mr. America (2024) documentary!

Fans of the classic horror-comedy anthology Creepshow can pick up a new limited-edition version of the remastered 4K Blu-ray. Creepshow's limited edition comes with an appropriately creepy yet humorous steelbook case. The new edition released this month, but it's already on sale for $33 at Amazon and Walmart (down from $40). Directed by George Romero and written by novelist Stephen King, Creepshow originally released in 1982, spawning a franchise that has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years thanks to Shudder's anthology show and a new series of comic books. The original film remains the best of the bunch--Shudder's series is quite good, though--and the film holds up well more than 40 years later.

Creepshow Limited Edition comes with 4K Blu-ray and standard 1080p Blu-ray discs. The film was remastered in 4K using the original camera negatives. Both discs are packed with special features, including audio commentary with George Romero, a roundtable on the making of Creepshow, and more behind-the-scenes content. You can find a full list of special features at the bottom of this article.

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This isn't the first 4K release of Creepshow. Last year, Creepshow received a new collector's edition with the same bonus features. If you bought that version, the only reason to pick up the new edition would be for the steelbook case. Creepshow Collector's Edition is available for $26 (was $37) at Amazon and Walmart.

Paramount Pictures UK has officially announced that it will release on 4K Blu-ray Jonathan Mostow's Breakdown (1997), starring Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, and Jack Noseworthy. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on October 21. Description: All roads lead to excitement with Kurt Russell in Breakdown, the non-stop thrill ride that's "a movie of nerve-frying intensity...Kurt Russell's best performance yet" (Rex Reed, New York Observer).

Jeff Taylor (Russell) and his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife's not there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy - before it's too late!

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• TWO-DISC SET
• DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
• Filmmaker Focus: Director Jonathan Mostow on Breakdown
• Commentary By Director Jonathan Mostow and Kurt Russell
• Victory Is Hers: Kathleen Quinlan on Breakdown
• A Brilliant Partnership: Martha De Laurentiis on Breakdown
• AND MORE...
• Optional English SDH and French subtitles for the main feature

After Australia and the US getting special edition blurays, I'm happy to see the UK finally getting a decent release as well. A great film that i haven't watched since the DVD release. I think an upgrade is in order.