It’s evening, everyone!
There will be another big event here next week. digital bitas all three of James Cameron’s new catalog titles—alien, abyssand true lie— drops 4K digital on Tuesday. And it’s very likely that it will start showing up on digital services sooner, especially if you already own an HD digital copy (iTunes/AppleTV won’t let you upgrade your files to his 4K a little earlier). there is). So I’ll be back on Tuesday to review it from an A/V perspective in preparation for its March disc release. We’ll also have more details on the restoration from Lightstorm, so be sure to check back next week.
Well, today we have a little more big news…
Imprint has announced its February 2024 Blu-ray slate. This includes Ingmar Bergman’s work. face to face (1976), Peter Yates dresser (1983), by Bob Rafelson. mountains of the moon (1990), Diane Curis man in love (1987), Gabriele Salvatores Not scary (2003), and Majid Majidi’s children of heaven (1997). face to face, mountains of the moonand Not scary All now available on Blu-ray for the first time. All of these titles are limited to his 1500 copies. His release date is February 28, 2024, and you can pre-order it on the Imprint webstore.
Kino Lorber Studio Classics features Pat Rocco’s settings drifter (1974) will be released on Blu-ray on February 20, 2024 as the next title (#6) on the new Kino Cult label.
It looks like Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing a John Landis film. beverly hills cop iii (1994) and new Beverly Hills Cop 3 – Movie Collection Also available in 4K Ultra HD on 2/20. [Read on here…]
Shout! Factory will launch the following three new His 4K Ultra HD Steelbook exclusive products in collaboration with Walmart on February 27, 2024. dragon heart (1996), Magnificent Seven (1960), and platoon (1986).
Meanwhile, Lionsgate is releasing John Woo’s work. quiet night (2023) will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD on 1/30, with an exclusive 4K steelbook edition available at Walmart.
Speaking of Walmart, some industry insiders are reporting that starting in February, Walmart will only “reset” (aka stock) new titles on store shelves every other week. Apparently, Target is already doing this. So when you visit a store on a street date, you may not find a new title on the shelf and have to ask the clerk to find it for you from the inventory room (if it’s in stock). undulating). I heard that this is due to labor costs. In any case, we thought this article was worth sharing for those who go to Walmart or Target stores looking for new titles.
Additionally, Toei Video will release a sports anime directed by Takehiko Inoue. first slam dunk (2022) will be released on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on 2/28. However, English subtitles are not included.
And here’s what I know some of you are excited about… Celluloid Dream. Bloody Iris Incident (1972) is tentatively scheduled to be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray in April 2024 (some distributors have given the release date as 4/9, but this is subject to change) (It seems that there is). Extras include a new audio commentary track featuring old friend Guido Henkel, new outtake reals, an image gallery, a trailer in both English and Italian, and three interview features with him (blood flower actor George Hilton and marilyn All-new with actress Paola Quattrini giallo drops Screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldo and director Giuliano Carnimeo). Italian audio will include newly translated subtitles (default mix), and English dubbed audio will also be available. There are three versions of his covers, two of which are available as reversible inlay cover art (featuring the film’s English and Italian titles). Direct orders from Celluloid Dream’s website (non-retail) will also receive an exclusive slip sleeve featuring new custom artwork. Reversible art looks like this…
Finally today, our friend Adam J. Yeend posted an excellent feature interview with producer David C. Fain about Robert Wise’s recent 4K remaster. Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Director’s Edition. The film celebrated its 44th anniversary on Wednesday.it can be found here flame On the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences website.
That’s all for today. Have a great weekend! See you here again on Monday.
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