UHD release announcements
02-14-23 | 11:57 AM
#2826
DVD Talk God
Re: UHD release announcements
4 is just so god awful with amateurish special effects. The 4K is probably just going to make it look even worse. 
So dumb that the rights to 4 went to the numbskulls at Cannon Films and they went super cheap on it.
So dumb that the rights to 4 went to the numbskulls at Cannon Films and they went super cheap on it.
02-14-23 | 04:17 PM
#2827
DVD Talk Legend
Re: UHD release announcements
Even Superman IV has potential to look better than that one.
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02-14-23 | 05:51 PM
#2828
DVD Talk Hero
Re: UHD release announcements
02-14-23 | 07:40 PM
#2829
DVD Talk Legend
Re: UHD release announcements
I think in his mind, he was trying to replicate the hazy/"dreamy" style of the original Richard Donner film, which was shot on grainy film stock with a lot of mist filters, as was a popular fad in the 1970s. Unfortunately, digital technology in 2006 did an incredibly poor job at mimicking that.
02-14-23 | 08:00 PM
#2830
DVD Talk Hero
Re: UHD release announcements
I think in his mind, he was trying to replicate the hazy/"dreamy" style of the original Richard Donner film, which was shot on grainy film stock with a lot of mist filters, as was a popular fad in the 1970s. Unfortunately, digital technology in 2006 did an incredibly poor job at mimicking that.
Anyhoo, Singer screwed up, if emulating Donner was his goal.
02-14-23 | 08:11 PM
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Re: UHD release announcements
Except the hazy shots in the Donner flick are mostly in the Krypton scenes. In fact (I really need to revisit the original) wasn't the goal of the '78 flick to give the Krypton, Kansas, and Metropolis sections three distinct looks? I seem to remember that being discussed in one of the special features of the old DVD.
Anyhoo, Singer screwed up, if emulating Donner was his goal.
Anyhoo, Singer screwed up, if emulating Donner was his goal.
02-15-23 | 11:08 AM
#2833
Re: UHD release announcements
In May Criterion is putting out Thelma and Louise. They’ll also upgrade Wings of Desire and Branded to Kill.
02-16-23 | 01:55 PM
#2834
Anime Talk Contributor / Moderator
Re: UHD release announcements
First 4K release with Crunchyroll is Violet Evergarden The Movie. Their first release technically was Akira when it was still under Funimation. Hopefully it does better than Akira (they forgot to include HDR with the initial batches of the LE).
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Viole...HDR-2K-Blu-ray
Violet Evergarden The Movie Limited Edition 4K UHD/BD
Retail Price: $74.98
Release Date: 5/30/2023
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Viole...HDR-2K-Blu-ray
Violet Evergarden The Movie 4K UHD/BD
Retail Price: $39.98
Release Date: 5/30/2023
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Viole...HDR-2K-Blu-ray
Violet Evergarden The Movie Limited Edition 4K UHD/BD
Retail Price: $74.98
Release Date: 5/30/2023
Includes special collector's box, a filler box designed to fit into Violet Evergarden: The Complete Series Limited Edition, and 12 unique art cards.
Violet Evergarden The Movie 4K UHD/BD
Retail Price: $39.98
Release Date: 5/30/2023
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02-19-23 | 07:18 PM
#2835
DVD Talk Hero
Re: UHD release announcements
Never heard of Violet Evergarden, but that is a lovely looking set.
02-19-23 | 08:15 PM
#2836
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Re: UHD release announcements
Everything on Violet Evergarden is pretty much streaming on Netflix. I would watch at least the TV series before watching Violet Evergarden: The Movie. I wasn't sure if Crunchyroll was going to release The Movie on 4K UHD (it was released on 4K in the UK last year by Anime Limited).
- TV series: 13 episodes (BD: Funimation) https://www.netflix.com/title/80182123
- Special (often referred as episode 14 • no BD release via Funimation / released in the UK by Anime Limited as part of TV series BD) https://www.netflix.com/title/81010662
- -Movie: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll- (BD: Funimation) https://www.netflix.com/title/81208936
- The Movie (4K UHD, BD: Crunchyroll) https://www.netflix.com/title/81193214
- Recollections (recap special • no home video release) https://www.netflix.com/title/81630362
- TV series: 13 episodes (BD: Funimation) https://www.netflix.com/title/80182123
- Special (often referred as episode 14 • no BD release via Funimation / released in the UK by Anime Limited as part of TV series BD) https://www.netflix.com/title/81010662
- -Movie: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll- (BD: Funimation) https://www.netflix.com/title/81208936
- The Movie (4K UHD, BD: Crunchyroll) https://www.netflix.com/title/81193214
- Recollections (recap special • no home video release) https://www.netflix.com/title/81630362
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02-19-23 | 10:37 PM
#2837
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02-20-23 | 11:19 AM
#2838
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Re: UHD release announcements
Bad Lieutenant (1992) getting a 4K disc release from Kino this year.
Coming Soon on 4KUHD and Blu-ray!
Brand New 2023 HDR/DV Master!
Bad Lieutenant (1992) Starring Harvey Keitel, Victor Argo, Paul Calderon & Zoë Lund – Shot by Ken Kelsch (The Funeral) – Written by Zoë Lund & Abel Ferrara – Directed by Abel Ferrara (Ms. 45, King of New York)..
Brand New 2023 HDR/DV Master!
Bad Lieutenant (1992) Starring Harvey Keitel, Victor Argo, Paul Calderon & Zoë Lund – Shot by Ken Kelsch (The Funeral) – Written by Zoë Lund & Abel Ferrara – Directed by Abel Ferrara (Ms. 45, King of New York)..
02-20-23 | 06:22 PM
#2839
DVD Talk God
Re: UHD release announcements
I know Bad Lieutenant is kind of a cult classic, but I think I maybe watched it once and that was enough for me back when it was on VHS. I felt ickey when Harvey Keitel jerked off to two girls when he made that traffic stop.
02-20-23 | 06:25 PM
#2840
DVD Talk Hero
02-20-23 | 07:58 PM
#2841
DVD Talk God
Re: UHD release announcements
You know you all want it. A standalone Superman 4 4K release. 
This appears to be UK only.
This appears to be UK only.
02-21-23 | 04:16 AM
#2842
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: UHD release announcements
02-21-23 | 09:31 AM
#2843
DVD Talk Legend
Re: UHD release announcements
Also, for what it's worth, all home video copies of the original Bad Lieutenant from DVD forward have been missing a rap song on the soundtrack that sampled Led Zeppelin without permission. Jimmy Page was apparently not very happy about that and sued.
02-21-23 | 05:15 PM
#2844
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: UHD release announcements
The Superman steelbook collection is back up on Amazon. It’s listed at $130
I don’t care about fancy packaging as much as I used to, but this is a really nice looking set. OG artwork on the individual steelbooks.
I don’t care about fancy packaging as much as I used to, but this is a really nice looking set. OG artwork on the individual steelbooks.
02-22-23 | 02:24 PM
#2845
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Re: UHD release announcements
Looks like the upcoming Superman 5 Film Steelbook Collection is an Amazon exclusive in the US. Can't wait to see all of the pics of mangled packaging due to Amazon sending these out in bubble mailers.
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02-22-23 | 10:30 PM
#2847
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Re: UHD release announcements
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO 4K and Specialty Release Coming This Fall https://dbgbh.bn-ent.net/en/movie/
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02-23-23 | 03:21 PM
#2848
DVD Talk Legend
Re: UHD release announcements
Severin has a 5/30/23 preorder up for Peter Greenaway's Drowning by Numbers on 4K UHD, "featuring a new 4K scan from the original negative personally supervised by Greenaway" and an "Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Peter Greenaway."
https://severinfilms.com/collections...-by-numbers-4k
The $40 price is a bit painful, but should still be exciting news for fans. Peter Greenaway has always had Bad Video Karma. Very few of his movies (and none of the major ones) are available on Blu-ray or high-definition. Half of them didn't even get released on DVD, and the ones that did were mostly poor quality. To see one jump into 4K UHD is kind of a big deal.
I wouldn't say this is Greenaway's best movie, but it's a more accessible work than a lot of his later efforts where he let his pompousness and pretentiousness get the better of him.
https://severinfilms.com/collections...-by-numbers-4k
The $40 price is a bit painful, but should still be exciting news for fans. Peter Greenaway has always had Bad Video Karma. Very few of his movies (and none of the major ones) are available on Blu-ray or high-definition. Half of them didn't even get released on DVD, and the ones that did were mostly poor quality. To see one jump into 4K UHD is kind of a big deal.
I wouldn't say this is Greenaway's best movie, but it's a more accessible work than a lot of his later efforts where he let his pompousness and pretentiousness get the better of him.
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02-23-23 | 10:22 PM
#2849
DVD Talk Hero
Re: UHD release announcements
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of both the US and international versions of the film
Original lossless 5.1 audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by critics Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
Firewall - brand new video interview with cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh
Zero Day Threat - brand new video interview with production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas
The Cyber Threat, On Location Around the World and Creating Reality - three archival behind-the-scenes featurettes on the making of the film
Image gallery
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Andrew Graves
Limited Edition slipcover featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
Original lossless 5.1 audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by critics Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
Firewall - brand new video interview with cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh
Zero Day Threat - brand new video interview with production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas
The Cyber Threat, On Location Around the World and Creating Reality - three archival behind-the-scenes featurettes on the making of the film
Image gallery
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Andrew Graves
Limited Edition slipcover featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
4K restoration from the original negative approved by Terry Gilliam
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original 5.1 & 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Feature commentary by Terry Gilliam, moderated by Phil Stubbs
Savage: Finding The American Nightmare, an appreciation by film historian Ian Christie
The Gonzo Papers, an interview with producer Laila Nabulsi
Grim Memories & Bad Flashbacks, an interview with star Benicio del Toro
Ignore This Terrible Drug: The Art and Style of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a featurette including interviews with cinematographer Nicola Pecorini, production designer Alex McDowall, costume designer Julie Weiss and editor Lesley Walker
Four deleted scenes with optional commentary by Gilliam, including the excised prologue A Dress Pattern
Spotlight on Location, an original promotional featurette featuring interviews with Gilliam, Depp and del Toro
Behind the scenes 'B-roll' footage and additional EPK interviews with Gilliam, Depp and del Toro
Theatrical trailers and TV spots
Extensive image galleries, including original production designs, storyboards and production stills
Reversible sleeve featuring two artwork choices
Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Roger Keen and original production notes
Limited Edition slipcover featuring Ralph Steadman's classic illustration Bats Over Barstow
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original 5.1 & 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Feature commentary by Terry Gilliam, moderated by Phil Stubbs
Savage: Finding The American Nightmare, an appreciation by film historian Ian Christie
The Gonzo Papers, an interview with producer Laila Nabulsi
Grim Memories & Bad Flashbacks, an interview with star Benicio del Toro
Ignore This Terrible Drug: The Art and Style of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a featurette including interviews with cinematographer Nicola Pecorini, production designer Alex McDowall, costume designer Julie Weiss and editor Lesley Walker
Four deleted scenes with optional commentary by Gilliam, including the excised prologue A Dress Pattern
Spotlight on Location, an original promotional featurette featuring interviews with Gilliam, Depp and del Toro
Behind the scenes 'B-roll' footage and additional EPK interviews with Gilliam, Depp and del Toro
Theatrical trailers and TV spots
Extensive image galleries, including original production designs, storyboards and production stills
Reversible sleeve featuring two artwork choices
Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Roger Keen and original production notes
Limited Edition slipcover featuring Ralph Steadman's classic illustration Bats Over Barstow
Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative
4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Uncompressed 2.0 stereo, 5.1 DTS-HD MA and 4.1 audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Audio commentary with star Lance Guest and his son Jackson Guest
Audio commentary with Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast
Archival audio commentary with director Nick Castle and production designer Ron Cobb
Maggie's Memories: Revisiting The Last Starfighter - interview with actor Catherine Mary Stewart
Into the Starscape: Composing The Last Starfighter - interview with composer Craig Safan
Incredible Odds: Writing The Last Starfighter - interview with screenwriter Jonathan Betuel
Interstellar Hit-Beast: Creating the Special Effects - interview with special effects supervisor Kevin Pike
Excalibur Test: Inside Digital Productions - interview with sci-fi author Greg Bear on Digital Productions, the company responsible for the CGI in The Last Starfighter
Greetings Starfighter! Inside the Arcade Game - an interview with arcade game collector Estil Vance on reconstructing the Starfighter game
Heroes of the Screen - archival featurette
Crossing the Frontier: The Making of The Last Starfighter - archival 4-part documentary
Image galleries
Theatrical and teaser trailers
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Ferguson
Collector's booklet featuring writing by Amanda Reyes and sci-fi author Greg Bear's Omni magazine article on Digital Productions, the company responsible for the CGI in The Last Starfighter
Limited Edition slipcover featuring newly commissioned artwork by Matt Ferguson
4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Uncompressed 2.0 stereo, 5.1 DTS-HD MA and 4.1 audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Audio commentary with star Lance Guest and his son Jackson Guest
Audio commentary with Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast
Archival audio commentary with director Nick Castle and production designer Ron Cobb
Maggie's Memories: Revisiting The Last Starfighter - interview with actor Catherine Mary Stewart
Into the Starscape: Composing The Last Starfighter - interview with composer Craig Safan
Incredible Odds: Writing The Last Starfighter - interview with screenwriter Jonathan Betuel
Interstellar Hit-Beast: Creating the Special Effects - interview with special effects supervisor Kevin Pike
Excalibur Test: Inside Digital Productions - interview with sci-fi author Greg Bear on Digital Productions, the company responsible for the CGI in The Last Starfighter
Greetings Starfighter! Inside the Arcade Game - an interview with arcade game collector Estil Vance on reconstructing the Starfighter game
Heroes of the Screen - archival featurette
Crossing the Frontier: The Making of The Last Starfighter - archival 4-part documentary
Image galleries
Theatrical and teaser trailers
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Ferguson
Collector's booklet featuring writing by Amanda Reyes and sci-fi author Greg Bear's Omni magazine article on Digital Productions, the company responsible for the CGI in The Last Starfighter
Limited Edition slipcover featuring newly commissioned artwork by Matt Ferguson
These are all May releases ^
02-23-23 | 11:06 PM
#2850
DVD Talk God
Re: UHD release announcements
Is the international version the same as the director’s cut of Blackhat that aired on FX several years ago?