Arrow Video, the video division of Arrow Movies, is thought for releasing horror and cult movies on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K. At the moment, the corporate unveiled the brand new titles they’ll be releasing this November – they usually have some attention-grabbing movies within the combine, together with the fantasy movie Excalibur, the Michael Crichton basic Westworld, the South Korean sci-fi black comedy Save the Inexperienced Planet (which just lately bought an English-language remake within the type of Bugonia), and extra. Let’s go over the listing!
The February lineup
Excalibur is getting each restricted version Blu-ray and restricted version 4K releases:
From John Boorman, the director of Level Clean, Deliverance and Zardoz comes the definitive cinematic telling of the life and enduring legend of King Arthur, from start to demise and past. Behold, the Sword of Energy! Excalibur! Cast when the world was younger, and chook and beast and flower have been one with man and demise was however a dream. Given by Merlin to Uther Pendragon to unite the land in peace however wasted on lust. Pushed into stone by Uther’s dying hand, there to await the approaching of a real King. A journey into the wonders and horrors of the creativeness, that is the story of Arthur, the knights of the spherical desk, the golden age of Camelot, the hunt for the Holy Grail and naturally, the wizard, Merlin. With a unprecedented forged that features Helen Mirren, Gabriel Byrne, Nicol Williamson and Liam Neeson, Oscar-nominated cinematography by Alex Thomson (Legend) and a thundering rating by Trevor Jones, Excalibur returns in a surprising new restoration. From the blood and dust of the battlefield, to the glowing inexperienced of historic woods and gleaming gold of Camelot, expertise Excalibur as you by no means have earlier than.
3-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
- Model new 4K restoration from the unique 35mm unfavourable by Arrow Movies offered in its authentic side ratio of 1.66:1 for the primary time on residence video
- Incorporates each the 141-minute Theatrical Lower and the 120-minute TV Model of the movie
- Non-compulsory English subtitles for the deaf and laborious of listening to
- Reversible sleeve that includes two authentic paintings choices
- Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet containing writing by Charlie Brigden, Okay.A. Laity, Kimberly Lindbergs, Josh Nelson, Philip Kemp, John Reppion, Icy Sedgwick and Jez Winship
- Double-sided fold-out poster that includes two authentic paintings choices
- Six postcard-sized replica artwork playing cards
DISC 1 – FEATURE
- Excessive Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
- Restored authentic lossless mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio choices
- Model new audio commentary by Brian Hoyle, writer of The Cinema of John Boorman
- Model new audio commentary by filmmaker David Kittredge, director of Boorman and the Satan
- Archive audio commentary by director John Boorman
DISC 2 – EXTRAS
- The Making of Excalibur: Fable into Film, a by no means earlier than launched 48-minute documentary directed by Neil Jordan throughout the manufacturing of Excalibur
- To Be a Knight and Observe a King, a newly filmed interview with director John Boorman and actor Charley Boorman
- When Loss of life Was however a Dream, a newly filmed interview with artistic affiliate Neil Jordan
- The Appeal of Making, a newly filmed interview with manufacturing designer Anthony Pratt
- Confessions of a Skilled “Ache-in-the-ass”, a newly filmed interview with 2nd unit director Peter MacDonald
- Anam Cara, a brand new featurette on the working friendship of John Boorman and co-writer Rospo Pallenberg that includes a newly filmed interview with Pallenberg
- Divided Nature, a model new featurette by movie historians Howard S. Berger and Kevin Marr
- Trailers
- Picture galleries
DISC 3 – BONUS (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE)
- Excessive Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the 120-minute TV Model of the movie, beforehand unavailable on residence video
- Authentic lossless mono audio
- Excalibur: Behind the Film, a 50-minute retrospective documentary wherein forged and crew look again on the making of the movie
Westworld can also be getting Blu-ray and 4K releases.
In 1973, novelist-turned-filmmaker Michael Crichton made his directorial debut with Westworld, a groundbreaking fusion of science fiction and action-thriller that will show a long time forward of its time, laying the groundwork for his later hit Jurassic Park and altering the face of sci-fi. Welcome to Delos, the futuristic resort the place, for $1,000 a day, rich vacationers can dwell out their wildest fantasies in hyper-realistic theme parks. Within the Previous West zone, mates Peter (Richard Benjamin) and John (James Brolin) saddle up for journey, unaware that their dream vacation is about to show right into a nightmare. When a malfunction sends the park’s android hosts off script, the Gunslinger (Yul Brynner, in his iconic black-clad function) begins a relentless pursuit, obliterating the road between simulation and survival. Slick, suspenseful, and eerily prescient, Westworld combines a gripping man-versus-machine chase with thought-provoking questions on expertise, management, and the value of enjoying God. Filled with ambiance and memorable performances, this cult basic stays a landmark in style cinema – a high-tech nightmare that by no means loses its chunk.
4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Model new 4K restoration from the unique unfavourable by Arrow Movies
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Imaginative and prescient (HDR10 appropriate)
- Authentic restored lossless 4-channel stereo, 2.0 stereo, and 1.0 mono audio choices
- Non-compulsory remixed 5.1 DTS-HD MA encompass audio
- Non-compulsory English subtitles for the deaf and laborious of listening to
- Model new audio commentary by filmmaker and movie historian Daniel Kremer
- Cowboy Goals, a newly filmed dialog between actor Richard Benjamin and producer/screenwriter Larry Karaszewski
- At House on the Vary, a model new video interview with actor James Brolin
- HollyWorld: Producing Westworld, a model new video interview with producer Paul N. Lazarus III
- Intercourse, Loss of life and Androids, a model new appreciation of the movie by writer and movie scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- On Location with Westworld, an archival behind-the-scenes take a look at the making of the movie from 1973
- Past Westworld, the 48-minute pilot episode of the 1980 follow-up tv collection
- Theatrical trailer
- Picture gallery
- Reversible sleeve that includes authentic and newly commissioned paintings by Arik Roper
- Collectors’ good sure booklet that includes new writing on the movie by David Michael Brown, Priscilla Web page, Paul Anthony Nelson, and Abbey Bender
- Double-sided fold-out poster that includes authentic and newly commissioned paintings by Arik Roper
- Six postcard-sized artcards
The sci-fi horror movie The Customer is coming to 4K:
You could suppose you’ve seen all of it, however nothing can put together you for The Customer, an tour into the realms of cinematic madness! Producer extraordinaire Ovidio G. Assonitis, creator of such scrumptious responsible pleasures as Past the Door and Tentacles, brings collectively a unprecedented ensemble forged in a mind-bending story of a woman and her pet hawk. Killer birds! Psychokinesis! Satanic conspiracies! Exploding basketball hoops! Any try to clarify the precise plot of The Customer is an train in futility, however within the maelstrom of insanity and mayhem is the story of an historic intergalactic entity able to bearing Earthly youngsters endowed with nice powers. Powers which some are eager to harness and a few to destroy. Eight 12 months outdated Katy Collins is one such baby, and as her powers emerge, the battle for her soul is about to start. A weird collision of The Omen with Shut Encounters of the Third Type and The Exorcist, The Customer is a veritable cult phenomenon that mixes beautiful imagery and breathtaking setpieces with a jaw-dropping forged that features John Huston (Chinatown), Mel Ferrer (Warfare and Peace), Glen Ford (Superman), Shelley Winters (The Night time of the Hunter), Sam Peckinpah (The Wild Bunch)… and Franco Nero (Django himself) as Jesus!
4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Model new 4K restoration of the 109 min European model of the movie from the unique 35mm digital camera unfavourable by Arrow Movies
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Imaginative and prescient (HDR10 appropriate)
- Authentic lossless mono audio
- Non-compulsory English subtitles for the deaf and laborious of listening to
- Model new audio commentary by movie critics BJ & Concord Colangelo
- A Biblical Battle for the Cosmos, a model new visible essay by movie critic Meagan Navarro
- A Cosmic Proper to Select, a model new visible essay by movie critic Willow Catelyn Maclay
- Archive interview with actor Lance Henriksen
- Archive interview with screenwriter Lou Comici
- Archive interview with cinematographer Ennio Guarnieri
- Theatrical trailer
- Picture gallery
- Reversible sleeve that includes authentic and newly commissioned paintings by Erik Buckham
- Collectors’ booklet that includes new writing by Marc Edward Heuck, Richard Kadrey, Craig Martin and Mike White
Viggo Mortensen is the title character within the motion thriller American Yakuza, which is getting a Blu-ray launch:
When Japanese filmmaking powerhouse Toei Footage determined to develop their iconic V-Cinema line to North America, the primary end result was the explosively violent American Yakuza, that includes an early lead efficiency from Viggo Mortensen within the title function. Ex-convict Nick Davis (Mortensen) will get a job in a manufacturing facility that seems to be owned by a robust Japanese crime household. When Nick intervenes in a fiery confrontation and saves the lifetime of member of the family Shuji (Ryo Ishibashi, Audition), he finds himself climbing the lethal ranks of the Yakuza in its bloody conflict in opposition to the Mafia. There’s one drawback, nonetheless; Nick’s actual title is David Brandt, and he’s an undercover FBI agent whose loyalties will quickly be examined to their breaking level. That includes an excellent supporting forged together with Michael Nouri (The Hidden), Franklyn Ajaye (Deadwood), Nicky Katt (Grindhouse) and Robert Forster (Jackie Brown), director Frank Cappello weaves an exhilarating story of deception and betrayal on this underseen trans-continental gangster thriller.
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- 2K restoration from the unique digital camera unfavourable by Toei Footage
- Excessive Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
- Authentic lossless stereo audio
- Non-compulsory English subtitles for the deaf and laborious of listening to
- Model new audio commentary with director Frank Cappello and actor Anzu (Cristina) Lawson
- Yakuza Model, a newly filmed interview with director Frank Cappello
- Decoding Honor, an archive interview with actor Viggo Mortensen
- Newly filmed interview with actor Ryo Ishibashi
- Authentic trailer
- Picture gallery
- Reversible sleeve that includes authentic and newly commissioned paintings by OC Company
- Collectors’ booklet that includes new writing on the movie by Patrick Macias
Save the Inexperienced Planet is getting the 4K remedy:
In 2003, the identical 12 months as Oldboy and Reminiscences of Homicide, Korean cinema welcomed its most audacious debut: Jang Joon-hwan’s delirious Save the Inexperienced Planet!. Manic but targeted, outrageous but grounded, this genre-defying smorgasbord was destined to turn into South Korea’s final cult basic. The world is in grave hazard however nobody appears to understand it. Fortunately, Byeong-gu (Shin Ha-kyun, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance) is our salvation. To everybody else, Chairman Kang (Baek Yoon-sik, The President’s Final Bang) is a pillar of society, however Byeong-gu sees him for who he actually is: an alien from the Andromedan galaxy. Byeong-gu’s solely plan of action is obvious: kidnap the chairman and extract the reality by way of torture. Together with his tightrope-walking girlfriend by his aspect and metropolis cops on his heels, he should use any means essential to show himself to the world and save us earlier than it’s too late. Boldly mixing sci-fi, horror, comedy, procedural, and social commentary, Save the Inexperienced Planet! is the present that retains on giving. Returning to the house video market after over twenty years with an electrifying new director-approved 4K switch, this story of conspiracy wrestling with actuality beams down simply once we want it probably the most.
4K ULTRA-HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Double-sided fold-out poster that includes authentic and newly commissioned paintings by Nathanael Marsh
- Collectors’ good sure booklet that includes new and archival writing on the movie by Djuna, James Marsh, Daniel Martin, and Kim Seong-hoon
- Reversible sleeve that includes authentic and newly commissioned paintings by Nathanael Marsh
DISC ONE – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
- Model new 4K restoration accepted by director Jang Joon-hwan
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Imaginative and prescient (HDR10 appropriate)
- Authentic DTS-HD MA 5.1 encompass audio and lossless stereo audio
- Non-compulsory newly translated English subtitles
- Model new audio commentary by critic and disc producer Pierce Conran and particular results artist Dan Martin
- Archival audio commentary from 2003 with director Jang Joon-hwan and actor Shin Ha-kyun
- Introduction to the movie by director Jang Joon-hwan
- Q&A session with director Jang Joon-hwan from the 2024 screening on the British Movie Institute
- Storyboard and script picture galleries
DISC TWO – BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY)
- Extraterrestrial Views, a newly filmed interview with director Jang Joon-hwan
- Bringing the Reality into Focus, a newly filmed interview with director of pictures Hong Kyoung-pyo
- Early Imaginings, a newly filmed interview with director Jang Joon-hwan on his 1994 quick movie 2001 Think about
- Hair and Lazy Mirror, two authentic quick movies by Jang Joon-hwan
- Archival extras, together with making of featurettes, interviews, promotional movies, deleted scenes, and trailers
- Promotional paintings and manufacturing picture stills galleries
What do you consider Arrow Video’s February line-up? Will you be including any of those 4Ks and/or Blu-rays to your assortment? Tell us by leaving a remark under.
