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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I just copied the whole page and pasted. 😁

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

CodeMaster religiously hold onto their copyrights. I remember searching for their 8bit games of the 1980s and while copies are out there, the places that do it legally, World of Spectrum for example, don't host them because CodeMasters refuse permission for these old games to be distributed for free.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'll never forget hiding under a table in the corridor with the Alien walking around me in circles. He knew I was there but seemingly couldn't figure out how to get me. I thought I was safe but maybe I moved a few pixels in the wrong direction as after a long wait, it grabbed me and gave me the deadly kiss.

 

Kino Lorber will be bringing the Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton volcano film home in crisp 4K UltraHD sometime next year.

 

A video tape that erases itself after two views - fascinating, flawed, failed, and mostly forgotten tech.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Those are some impressive special features! This show passed me by as a kid though.

 

This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature's most wondrous---and destructive---forces.

From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar® nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) and Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick) as opposing forces who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes.

Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.

As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Twisters features an exciting new cast, including Nope's Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane (American Honey), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Nik Dodani (Atypical) and Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy).

From Amblin Entertainment, Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall (Jurassic and Indiana Jones franchises) and by Patrick Crowley (Jurassic and Bourne franchises). The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, writer of the Best Picture nominee The Revenant. Twisters will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically and by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

  • DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
  • DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR LEE ISAAC CHUNG
  • GAG REEL
  • DELETED SCENES
  • TRACKING THE FRONTS: THE PATH OF TWISTERS -- Trace the trajectory of TWISTERS from its earliest inception to production and get to know the cast as they lead this look into creating their characters, using science to add authenticity, and working through extreme weather wreaking havoc on set.
  • INTO THE EYE OF THE STORM -- Discover how TWISTERS blends practical and visual effects to turn nature's most destructive forces into entertaining thrills.
  • GLEN POWELL: ALL ACCESS -- Glen Powell provides a private tour of a day in his life on the TWISTERS
  • FRONT SEAT TO A CHASE -- Strap in with the cast and professional storm chasers as they brave the elements to track tornados in Oklahoma.
  • VOICE OF A VILLAIN* -- Hear the creation of the film's deafening howls with a seat in the studio where the audio team mixes unexpected sounds to give the storms a new dimension of depth.
  • TRICKED-OUT TRUCKS -- Buckle up for a wild ride in the film's custom vehicles fitted with unique features ranging from rocket launchers to advanced radar tech.
  • Optional English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish subtitles for the main feature

I'm assuming those extra features will only run for about ten minutes each. Sadly we don't get massive making of documentaries anymore. However, I am pleasantly surprised to see an audio commentary, want expecting that.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm guessing PVOD is renting the film while a digital release is buying a copy. COUGH! I mean buying a license to stream a film whenever you want until they remove it from the service.

Discs forever!✊

 

Now it’s just about time for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to come home, as Deadline reports that Warner Bros. will giving it a PVOD and digital release on October 8th. It will be available for purchase or rental on Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more on that date. The 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD physical media release will follow on November 19th.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How the fuck was that man not jumped on by the media (I can't remember if this was post or pre vagina grabbing) when he mocked that disabled journalist! I thought that would've been the end, but no one seemed to care!

 

She's back! And she's learned NOTHING.

Why is anyone listening to this woman? I couldn't watch the whole video, she's mad!

 

GUESS WHAT'S ON THE MENU? YOU ARE!

The Krites have landed! Carnivorous creatures from outer space! Vicious vermin with very sharp teeth! The beloved sci-fi/comedy-horror franchise makes its UK Blu-ray debut in this special edition box set from Arrow Video.

A smart homage to 1950's B-movies, Critters sees a group of small but toothy extra terrestrials escape from an alien prison and land in small-town America with two shape-shifting bounty hunters in hot pursuit. Directed by Stephen Herek (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure) and starring genre stalwarts Dee Wallace (The Howling) and M. Emmet Walsh (Blood Simple), the film was a smash-hit on home video, launching a franchise for the ravenous furry fiends. Two years later, Critters 2: The Main Course sees the Krites come back for seconds as leftover eggs hatch and attack the rural town of Grover's Bend. Directed by Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers) with a script co-written by David Twohy (Pitch Black), Critters 2 is one big ball of toothy delight.

Celebrated horror author and screenwriter David J. Schow (The Crow) comes aboard for Critters 3, bringing the Krites to the big city. Marking the feature film debut of none other than Leonardo DiCaprio (Django Unchained), it was shot simultaneously with the darker, less comedic Critters 4, in which the ferocious furballs battle series stalwart Charlie (Don Opper, Android) in outer space, featuring a cast that includes Angela Bassett (Strange Days) and Brad Dourif (Child's Play).

A four course feast of fun, fur, fear and fangs, served with a platter of new and archive extras to whet your appetite! Go on, get stuck in!

4-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

  • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all four films

  • Original lossless stereo 2.0 and 5.1 audio options

  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

  • 60-page hardbound collectors book featuring new writing on the films by screenwriter Shane Bitterling and film critics Meagan Navarro and Heather Wixson plus select archival material

  • Double-sided fold out posters for all four films

  • Limited edition packaging with newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr

  • Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr

DISC 1 - CRITTERS

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain with screenwriter Shane Bitterling

  • Archive audio commentary with producer Barry Opper and star Don Opper

  • Archive audio commentary with Critter designers Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo and Stephen Chiodo

  • They Bite!: The Making of Critters documentary

  • For Brian: A Tribute to Screenwriter Brian Domonic Muir featurette

  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage

  • Alternate Ending

  • Theatrical Trailer

  • TV Spots

  • Image Gallery

DISC 2 - CRITTERS 2: THE MAIN COURSE

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain

  • Archive audio commentary with director Mick Garris

  • Archive audio commentary with Critters designers Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo and Stephen Chiodo

  • The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2 archive documentary

  • Behind the Scenes Footage

  • Additional TV Scenes

  • Theatrical Trailer

  • TV Spot

  • Image Gallery

DISC 3 - CRITTERS 3

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain

  • Archive audio commentary with producer Barry Opper and star Don Opper

  • You Are What They Eat: The Making of Critters 3, archive featurette

  • Trailer

  • Promo

  • Image Gallery

DISC 4 - CRITTERS 4

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain

  • Archive audio commentary with producer director Rupert Harvey

  • Space Madness: The Making of Critters 4 archive featurette

  • Trailer

  • Image Gallery

 

THE FUTURE ISN’T BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BOTH OF THEM! Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes go head-to-head in this classic sci-fi/action blockbuster from Joel Silver, the producer of Die Hard and The Matrix. In 2032, arch criminal Simon Phoenix (Snipes) awakens from a 35-year deep freeze in CryoPrison to find a world where crime is almost non-existent – a serene utopia ripe for the taking. With the police no longer equipped to deal with his 90s-style brutality, they revive ‘Demolition Man’ Sgt. John Spartan (Stallone), the no-holds-barred police officer unjustly sentenced to CryoPrison who originally took Phoenix down. Old-school cop against old-school criminal, settling their scores on the streets of San Angeles? The future won’t know what’s hit it. With a script co-written by Daniel Waters (Heathers, Batman Returns) and a supporting cast that includes Denis Leary, Benjamin Bratt, and Sandra Bullock in her breakout role, Demolition Man is an awesome mix of action and humor!

4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

  • Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Marco Brambilla
  • Includes both the domestic "Taco Bell" and international "Pizza Hut" versions of the film presented via seamless branching
  • 4K Ultra HD (2160p) presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos audio options
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Brand new audio commentary by director Marco Brambilla and screenwriter Daniel Waters
  • Brand new audio commentary by film historian Mike White of the Projection Booth podcast
  • Archive audio commentary by Marco Brambilla and producer Joel Silver
  • Demolition Design, a new interview with production designer David L. Snyder
  • Cryo Action, a new interview with stunt coordinator Charles Percini
  • Biggs' Body Shoppe, a new interview with special make-up effects artist Chris Biggs
  • Tacos and Hockey Pucks, a new interview with body effects set coordinator Jeff Farley
  • Somewhere Over the Rambo, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
  • 60-page perfect bound collector's book featuring new writing by film critics Clem Bastow, William Bibbiani, Priscilla Page and Martyn Pedler
  • Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
  • 6 postcard sized artcards
  • 'Three Seashells' and 'Edgar Friendly graffiti' stickers
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
 

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

It will be available digitally on October 1st.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I think it was on at the Prince Charles Cinema in London for a weeks run and somewhere in Birmingham. Apparently, it's streaming via Apple TV on the 21st.

 

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***

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

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

There's no surround sound feature from our soundbar at all, it's just 2.1 audio coming from under the TV, if that makes sense.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

When I used to frequent Reddit, so many people says that DV was a lot better than HDR10. I've never seen a side by side comparison, so I'm none the wiser.

Not that it really matters to be because I use a PS5 with my Sony TV, neither of which support DV anyway. (Reddit would probably look down on me for using a PS5 as a 4K playback machine as well.)

End of the day, I'm still blown away by the picture quality I get with my system and the sound from my sub £100 2.1 soundbar which obviously puts the TV speakers to shame.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I think this is the first time anyone has released the entire film in its raw state. Avatar had three versions on the disc, theatrical, extended and an even longer cut but the extra scenes in the third version were still in a raw animatic state.

Sin City also released the full film in its green screen version but sadly, it was sped up. The entire film runs through in just twelve minutes.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago

I like the USB cable with it's PS1 block end but the rest is just the same old stuff in another colour etc. Also, are they trying to slightly boost PS5 Pro sales by limiting it to a specific number.

 

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 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Bad Boys: Ride or Die 

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

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

 

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.

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