September 04th:

THE DRIVER (1978) [$32.97]

October 09th:

HEREDITARY (2018) [$32.97]

THE DRIVER (1978)

Australia: September 04th • New Zealand: TBA

Ryan O’Neal plays the Driver, an ice-cool getaway “Wheel Man” for hire. Bruce Dern is the detective who becomes obsessed with catching him. The more O’Neal leaves tantalising clues at the crime scenes, the more Dern becomes a man possessed with catching his prey.

4K restoration by StudioCanal
Walter Hill Masterclass – featurette
Interview with Walter Hill
Alternate Opening
13 Original Teasers
Theatrical Trailer

Distributor: Via Vision Entertainment

4K Ultra HD (1-Disc Set) 

Video: 4K Dolby Vision / HDR10

Audio: LPCM 2.0

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Run Time: 92 mins

Sony US have announced a SteelBook release of the 2023 horror flick... THANKSGIVING. It seems an unlikely 4K title, given that the film had a moderate take at the box-office. Still. its good news for collector's.

Available to Pre-order at Amazon US: Release Date October 15th

After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays…or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table?

DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, as approved by director Eli Roth
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
• ALL-NEW: Behead-the-Scenes Featurettes – an intimate, must-see look at the making of this new horror classic, as shot on-set by the cast!

   

  • Carve Diem
  • Giving Shanks
• Theatrical Trailer

DISC TWO - BLU-RAY

• Feature presented in high definition
• English 5.1
• Commentary with Eli Roth and Jeff Rendell
• Deleted & Extended Scenes
• Outtakes
• Massachusetts Movies: Eli & Jeff's Early Films
• Behind the Screams
• Gore Galore

Recently announced is a Standard Edition 4K Australasian release of THE RING (2002). For anyone who would prefer a SteelBook release; Paramount US have announced one.

Available to Pre-order at Amazon US: Release Date October 15th.

The Ring is the critically acclaimed, smash hit thriller David Ansen of Newsweek says "raises some serious goosebumps!" This cinematic thrill ride will keep you on the edge of your seat from the stunning opening to the astonishing conclusion! It begins as just another urban legend - the whispered tale of a nightmarish videotape that causes anyone who watches it to die seven days later. But when four teenagers all meet with mysterious deaths exactly one week after watching just such a tape, investigative reporter Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) tracks down the video...and watches it. Now, the legend is coming true, the clock is ticking and Rachel has just seven days to unravel the mystery of The Ring.

Paramount Pictures

4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray

4K Dolby Vision/HDR10

DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

1.85:1

115 Minutes

September 25th:

BAD BOYS: 4-Movie Collection (1995 - 2024) [$99.00]

BAD BOYS: 4-Movie Collection (1995 - 2024)

Australia: September 25th • New Zealand: September 25th (Mighty Ape)

BAD BOYS:
One hundred million dollars worth of confiscated heroin has just been jacked from police custody. Once the career bust of Detectives Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence), the missing drugs now threaten to shut down the narcotics division of the Miami Police Department. When the drug investigation turns deadly, the murderers kidnap the only witness – a beautiful police informant (Tea Leoni) and a close friend of The Boys – and things get personal! Fast cars, a gorgeous woman and non-stop action make Bad Boys a guaranteed good time!

BAD BOYS II:
The danger quotient is heightened and so are the laughs in this new installment as Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) become part of a high-tech task force assigned to stem the flood of designer ecstasy into Miami. They unwittingly uncover a deadly conspiracy involving a ruthless drug lord, played by Jordi Mollà, who is determined to expand his empire and take control of the city's burgeoning narcotics trade, killing anyone who stands in his way. To make matters worse, Marcus' beautiful sister Syd (Gabrielle Union), an undercover DEA agent, gets caught in the crossfire, forcing our heroes to the edge of the law. The assignment takes on further complications when romantic sparks start to fly between Mike and Syd, driving her overly protective brother completely around the bend. But Marcus and Mike must overcome their differences to bring down Tapia. And when Syd's cover is jeopardized, it's up to the Bad Boys to rescue her.

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE:
The original Bad Boys, Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence), are back. After a string of assassinations and an attempt on Mike's life, he convinces a hesitant Marcus to hold off retirement and partner one last time. Together, they team up with AMMO the new hotshot division of the Miami PD, to take down the merciless head of the Aretas Cartel.

BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE:
Buckle up for more non-stop adrenaline fueled action, side-splitting comedy and iconic swagger in this ultimate Bad Boys movie bundle featuring the all-new movie Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) have gone from Miami's finest to Miami's most wanted. And then experience where it all began in Bad Boys, followed by the heart-pounding sequel Bad Boys II, and the explosive Bad Boys For Life. From the streets of Miami to high-octane showdowns, this collection delivers the full throttle excitement that defines the Bad Boys franchise.

Distributor: All Interactive Entertainment

4K Ultra HD x 4 (4-Disc Set) 

Video: 4K Dolby Vision / HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos / Dolby True HD 7.1/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1/1.85:1

Run Time: 505 mins

September 25th:

BAD BOYS: 4-Movie Collection (1995 - 2024) [$115.98]

A Standard Edition release has already been announced at Mighty Ape (NZ) and EzyDVD (AUS) but the UK are getting a SteelBook Edition of ORCA: The Killer Whale (1977) from Studio Canal.

Available from Amazon UK and Rarewaves. September 2nd

From Academy Award® nominated director Michael Anderson (Around The World In Eighty Days) and starring screen legends Richard Harris and Charlotte Rampling, ORCA, THE KILLER WHALE is a terrifying tale of man versus beast. Initially on the hunt for a great white shark, the obsessive Captain Nolan (Harris) accidentally kills a pregnant orca. Seeking vengeance, her mate begins to terrorise the nearby fishing village in a rampage of death and destruction. Realising that only he can bring an end to the carnage, Nolan sets out on a deadly quest to face his enemy from the deep…EXTRAS: Brand new 4K restoration Interview with Philippe Guedj

Amazon AU seems to have a few cheap (to me) 4Ks available from Amazon UK, incl free postage - Mulholland Drive, Leon, The Fifth Element and The Deer Hunter.

BINGE ON BOX SETS 25% OFF UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8TH.

Here are just a few available 4K sets:

Game of Thrones: Season 1-8.

Harry Potter: The Complete Collection.

Stanley Kubrick: 3-Film Collection.

Jurassic Park: 6-Film Collection.

The Matrix: 4-Film Collection.

Middle Earth: 6-Film Ultimate Collector's Edition.

Fast & Furious: 9-Film Collection.

and more...

October 16th:

ARCANE: League of Legends - Season One (2021) SteelBook Edition [$79.98]

ARCANE: League of Legends - Season One (2021) Collector's Edition [$219.00]

ARCANE: League of Legends - Season One (2021) SteelBook Edition

Australia: October 16th • New Zealand: TBA

Based on champions and lore from the League of Legends universe, Arcane follows the story of two orphaned sisters, Vi and Powder, as they fight to make a name for themselves in the derelict, underground alleyways of Zaun. Dreaming of a day when they can experience some of the wealth and opulence of the city of Piltover just above them, Vi, Powder, and friends undertake a seemingly simple heist that, unbeknownst to them, will forever alter their destinies and the fate of both cities.
Arcane assembles a powerful cast of characters in a thrilling clash of power and politics as they grapple with magical forces beyond their understanding. Riot Games and Fortiche Productions bring the world of League of Legends to life with heart-wrenching storytelling and an animation style all its own in this Emmy-winning series.

This exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook edition of Arcane: League of Legends features a stunning Jinx-themed outer design. Get episodes 1 – 9 in the highest possible quality while repping Zaun’s own demolition diva.
 
Limited Edition Jinx-Themed Steelbook Casing
Episodes 1 – 9 on Three (3) 4K UHD Discs
3+ Hours of Bonus Features on Blu-ray Disc

Distributor: Madman Entertainment

4K Ultra HD x 3 & Blu-ray (Bonus Features) (4-Disc Set) 

Video: 4K Dolby Vision/HDR10

Audio: Dolby True HD 5.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

Run Time: 356 mins

Movieman:

 

 

October 16th:

 

ARCANE: League of Legends - Season One (2021) SteelBook Edition [$79.98]

 

ARCANE: League of Legends - Season One (2021) Collector's Edition [$219.00]

 

These releases are killing me (and my CC). Movieman, are we a good chance to get a release here in NZ for this one?

ARCANE: League of Legends - Season One (2021) Collector's Edition

Australia: October 16th • New Zealand: TBA

Based on champions and lore from the League of Legends universe, Arcane follows the story of two orphaned sisters, Vi and Powder, as they fight to make a name for themselves in the derelict, underground alleyways of Zaun. Dreaming of a day when they can experience some of the wealth and opulence of the city of Piltover just above them, Vi, Powder, and friends undertake a seemingly simple heist that, unbeknownst to them, will forever alter their destinies and the fate of both cities.
Arcane assembles a powerful cast of characters in a thrilling clash of power and politics as they grapple with magical forces beyond their understanding. Riot Games and Fortiche Productions bring the world of League of Legends to life with heart-wrenching storytelling and an animation style all its own in this Emmy-winning series.

The 4K UHD Collector’s Set of Arcane: League of Legends Season One serves as the definitive showcase for the award-winning series, presenting all nine episodes in glorious 4K resolution and mastered in Dolby Vision HDR. In addition to the 4K UHD version, the Collector's Edition includes standard Blu-ray discs. This limited-run set comes packed with extras inspired by the world of Arcane that you won’t find anywhere else, fit for the ultimate fanatic.
 
Contains
Episodes 1 – 9 in 4K UHD and Blu-ray Formats
3+ Hours of Bonus Features
Original Artwork
Exclusive “Hexcore” Oversized Metal d20
7 “Hex Crystal” Liquid Core Resin Dice
Velvet Dice Pouch
Double Sided Progress Day Poster with Original Jinx Graffiti
6 Art Cards Featuring Powder’s Drawings
Caitlyn’s Piltover Map (Fabric)

Distributor: Madman Entertainment

4K Ultra HD x 3 & Blu-ray x 3 (6-Disc Set) 

Video: 4K Dolby Vision/HDR10

Audio: Dolby True HD 5.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

Run Time: 356 mins

HEREDITARY (2018) 

Australia (EzyDVD) JBAU will announce later - October 09th: New Zealand: TBA

When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. Making his feature debut, writer-director Ari Aster unleashes a nightmare vision of a domestic breakdown that exhibits the craft and precision of a nascent auteur, transforming a familial tragedy into something ominous and deeply disquieting, and pushing the horror movie into chilling new terrain with its shattering portrait of heritage gone to hell.

Distributor: All Interactive Entertainment

4K Ultra HD (1-Disc Set) 

Video: 4K Dolby Vision/HDR10

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.00:1

Run Time: 128 mins