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Deleted Scenes That Changed The Movie
(www.joblo.com)
Sadly, that comes at a cost. According to Amazon.com, directly converted, the 4K is about £30. Once you add tax and shipping fees, it rises to £45! That's a bit steep.
Another US title I would love to see get a release in the UK. Also, it's worth noting that all the extras are the same that have been reused since the DVD days. Only the scan of the 35mm camera negative is new.
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Shout! announces ‘Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story’ arriving in November
(cityonfire.com)
Hollywood Bruceploitation in 4K Ultra HD? Shout! announces 'Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story' arriving in November
Posted on September 5, 2024 by JJ Bona
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | 4K Ultra HD (Shout!)
On November 26th, 2023, Shout! Factory is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, a 1993 Bruce Lee biopic directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious), which is loosely based on Linda Lee's 1975 book, Bruce Lee The Man Only I Knew.
The film stars Jason Scott Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2), Lauren Holly (Dumb and Dumber), Robert Wagner (Heart to Heart), Michael Learned (The Waltons), Nancy wan (The Wrecking Crew), Ric Young (The Corruptor) and Ong Soo Han (The King of the Kickboxers).
Based on true events, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is the incredible journey of the life, love and unconquerable spirit of the martial arts legend. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Bruce Lee (Jason Scott Lee, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2) realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer (Robert Wagner) and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one of the most charismatic action heroes in motion picture history.
Features:
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW! 4K Transfer From The 35mm Original Camera Negative
- NEW! Presented In Dolby Vision
Audio Commentary With Director Rob Cohen
DISC TWO (Blu-ray):
- NEW! 4K Transfer From The 35mm Original Camera Negative
- Audio Commentary With Director Rob Cohen
- Archival Introduction from Linda Lee Cadwell
- The Making of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Jason Scott Lee Screen Test
- Bruce Lee Interview
- Storyboards
- Production Photo Gallery
- Bruce Lee Photo Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
The trailer made me laugh. I'll watch it once.
I might have got the price wrong as well, Amazon US has it listed as almost $50. Price all in to the UK, £55. Ouch. I guess, as usual, it's a rights thing, probably with Paramount.
It's still on iPlayer with no sign of leaving anytime soon. Maybe I'll, errr, remove it from that service. cough
I immediately got excited for A Simple Plan, it's a great movie which I love. I have the US DVD which I ordered as soon as it was available.
Its usually on BBC iPlayer in HD and sadly only got a German and Japan Blu-ray release.
Unless I'm wrong, this is sadly a US only release as the film isn't up for preorder on the UK site whereas the rest are.
That'll make for a pricey import as it's listed at $35.
These editions can't be cheap to produce, I've just found out this set is $170!! I wish they would produce cheaper sets without the physical extras.
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The NeverEnding Story 40th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray
(www.blu-ray.com)
Australian label Imprint Films has informed us that it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Wolfgang Petersen's The NeverEnding Story (1984) with a five-disc 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack, which is scheduled to arrive on the market on November 27th.
Description: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most beloved films of all time in this Limited Edition definitive set, a 5-disc journey into the depths of the wonderland world of Fantasia, based on the book by Michael Ende.
Our strictly Limited Edition Replica Storybook packaging is crafted with high-quality leatherette, adorned with the iconic Auryn emblem, die-cast metallic ornamentation, red and white ribbons, gold-foiled stamping and embossed detailing exactly as seen in the film. It is magnetically sealed to ensure it stays closed.
This is a heavy, bespoke collector's item, measuring 29.5 x 37cm, weighing in at 2.4kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:
- an A4 reproduction of the original 1984 Press Kit
- a full-color matte laminated 27" x 40" folded print of the original poster
- reprints of the original eight lobby cards on 11" x 14" card stock, housed in a glossy display folder
- a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all five discs.
Rediscover the Original US Theatrical Cut and its timeless soundtrack, fully restored and making its worldwide debut on 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Vision, and on Blu-ray.
This epic package also includes the German Extended Cut on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray, a must-see experience for NeverEnding enthusiasts.
Dive inside the pages with Lisa Downs' extraordinary 2024 feature-length documentary 'Life After NeverEnding Story', as well as brand NEW featurettes and Audio Commentary, and hours of extensive archival features.
We fell in love with 3D and I still have all the discs because as you say, they're packaged with standard copies as well.
We had to buy passive 3D because the active method would give my wife migraine headaches.
Just checking my online film list, I didn't realise I had 38 3D films in total. I think Tron:Legacy was one of my favourites. Also, I know it's hated (I disagree) but Ghostbusters (2016) renders some of the VFX shots into the black borders. This gives the film a 3D feel at times but when I watched it in "proper 3D" the effect works really well with the proton streams coming out of the TV.
Alternatively, something like Dredd 3D was quite disappointing. The slo-mo sequences looked great in 3D but to be honest, when watching the rest of the film, I forgot it was even in 3D!
In the end, I purposely bought 3D copies of The Hobbit a few years ago because they were cheaper (at CEX) than the standard copies despite having the same content.
Sadly though, our 3D TV died many years ago and because everyone was bored of the format, no new 3D TVs were being sold otherwise we'd happily get another one.
I missed this story so I just read the list and agree. There's only two reasons that have any real bearing on the films success. The other three are just petty digs.
I can't remember when Bottom was on or even if it has been on BBC iPlayer. Its a rotating carousel of the latest shows and older classics. Sadly not a library of everything ever.
But on a more positive note. Spaced! What a show!
I've had quick look on YouTube, while the live shows are really easy to find (5 in total), you'll have to sail the seven seas for the TV show. I guess the BBC are very protective.
I have them on DVD, but there were some 540p broadcast rips that looked really good. In case you didn't know, three series, six episodes apiece.
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GUEST HOUSE PARADISO - UK Limited Edition
(www.powerhousefilms.co.uk)
(Adrian Edmondson, 1999) Release date: 26 August 2024 Limited Edition Blu-ray (UK premiere)
After a decade of honing their signature characters, Richie and Eddie, across TV and stage-show appearances, British comedy legends Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson (The Comic Strip Presents..., The Young Ones) finally gave the pair the big-screen outing which they truly deserved in the riotous, vomit-soaked entertainment that is Guest House Paradiso.
When Mr Nice (Simon Pegg, Shaun of the Dead) and his family check in to 'the cheapest hotel in Britain' -- run with maximum inefficiency and malfeasance by Richie and Eddie -- it sets off an outrageous chain of events involving rubber underwear, a beautiful Italian film star (Hélène Mahieu), her abusive fiancé (Vincent Cassel, Irreversible), and a consignment of radioactive fish.
Featuring a spectacular supporting cast, which also includes Fenella Fielding (Carry On Screaming!, Hammer's The Old Dark House) and Bill Nighy (Love Actually), this slapstick tour-de-force is a latter-day classic of disreputable British comedy, which has to be seen to be believed.
INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
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4K restoration from the original interpositive
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Original 5.1 surround sound and stereo audio tracks
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The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso' (1999, 38 mins): archival documentary featuring interviews with actor, co-writer and director Adrian Edmondson, actor and co-writer Rik Mayall, producer Phil McIntyre, and actors Fenella Fielding, Hélène Mahieu and Simon Pegg
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Paradiso Pegg (2023, 12 mins): interview with celebrated actor, writer and comedian Simon Pegg in which he looks back at his time making the film
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All the Right Noises (2024, 16 mins): prolific film and television composer Colin Towns talks about his score
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Finely Tuned Madness (2024, 8 mins): veteran editor Sean Barton discusses his working methods and the art of cutting comedy
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Squalid Precision (2024, 19 mins): production designer Tom Brown explores the guest house
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Outtakes (1999, 9 mins): mishaps and bloopers
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Original theatrical trailers
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Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
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New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
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Limited edition exclusive 40-page booklet with a new essay by Jon Robertson, an archival on-set report, an archival interview with Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits
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UK premiere on Blu-ray
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Limited edition of 6,000 copies for the UK**(Adrian Edmondson, 1999)**
Release date: 26 August 2024
Limited Edition Blu-ray (UK premiere)
As a huge fan of the UK show Bottom, I was, and still am, a huge fan of this Bottom movie. I bought a copy as soon as it was released on DVD, and it felt like it would never get a higher quality release.
It did appear on UK Netflix for a few days but unbelievably, they were streaming the film in 400P!! That's worse than standard definition!
In August 2023, Vinegar Syndrome released an exclusive copy of the film in the US. If I found a copy cheap online, I would've snapped one up. I was searching eBay today and discovered a new copy of the film showing up in my search. Turns out a UK exclusive copy was released yesterday (Aug 26th) and it has even more bonus features. Ordered!!
Sorry for the overexcitement. I do however feel this film probably has a rather niche audience.
Pheeeeb!
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"Fantastic Four" Sets Go Large In Photos (& drone footage)
(www.darkhorizons.com)
Work is continuing on “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” production in the UK with new photos and video emerging of two large outdoor sets being built for the production.
As the project is set in an alternate 1960s-esque retro-futuristic universe, one of the sets shows what has been suggested as being this Earth’s alternative version of Times Square complete with a massive old school TV, cars and smaller shopfronts.
Also visibile is the massive Excelsior launch pad which sits next to the Baxter Building and is still being worked on.
Photo of the landing platform under construction.
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I thought this was about the really special editions. I think they're about $100 each. One contains a replica of a crystal shard, the other a clear crystal sphere.