Upcoming Non-UK Blu-ray Releases

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

So basically they've now included all the dvd extras

Except

Tiny f*cked a stump.

Wonder if the Easter eggs are there or not?

Oh and it's missing the Rob Zombie interview with Billy Chainsaw.

[Susan Foreman]

'Rawhide: The Complete First Season' (2008) - Blu-Ray pre-order available from ViaVision direct - AUD$59.95

Release date: March 22

"Head ’em up, move ’em on.

Television Western Classic Rawhide is best remembered today for being the program that gave Clint Eastwood his big showbusiness break. The series dealt with cattle drovers taking their herd to market and the adventures they faced along the way. Eric Fleming stars as trail boss Gil Favor with Eastwood playing his second-in-command and ‘Ramrod’, Rowdy Yates with Paul Brinegar playing trail cook G. W. Wishbone.

Now, enjoy all 22 original black and white episodes of double-barrel bandits, tumble weed wagons as never seen before in stunning high-definition with this worldwide debut Blu-ray set."

[Susan Foreman]

At the moment, I have only seen this as a US announcement, but I'd be surprised if it isn't released in the UK at the same time

'Avatar: The Way of Water' (2022) - Coming to 4K UHD from 20th Century Studios

Release date: June 20

[Susan Foreman]

'Men Behind the Sun 1-3 Trilogy' - Limited Edition Blu-ray Pre-order available from Massacre Video direct - $74:99

Release date: Mid-to-Late July

"Experience the shocking horrors of WWII with the Men Behind the Sun trilogy. Witness the sinister secrets of Unit 731, Japan’s most notorious military prison. This gripping collection takes you on a terrifying journey through brutal chemical and biological warfare research.

Limited to only 5,000 copies each, these releases are a must-have for extreme horror enthusiasts.

Prepare to be captivated by the legendary T.F. Mou’s vision in Men Behind the Sun and Godfrey Ho’s Laboratory of the Devil (Men Behind the Sun 2), and Narrow Escape (Men Behind the Sun 3). Are you ready to confront the chilling darkness of history?"

Men Behind the Sun (1988)
"Warning: not for the faint of heart! Man Behind The Sun exposes the stomach-churning horrors of Unit 731 – Japan’s most secret, nightmarish military prison during World War II. In this infamous epoch, we follow a youth squad as they’re indoctrinated to believe the prisoners are disposable as scrap wood; their only use as human guinea pigs for brutal chemical and biological warfare research.

Massacre Video proudly presents one of the most controversial films of all time, in its full uncut version. Newly restored from its original camera negatives – and with newly translated English subtitles – Man Behind The Sun blurs the line between historical drama and gruesome exploitation. It’s a harrowing account of sadism and inhumanity that is, itself, an ordeal to watch. Directed by the legendary T.F. Mou."

Special Features

• New 4k Restoration from the 35mm Original Camera Negatives
• Uncompressed Mandrain, Japanese and English PCM Sound
• Removeable English Subtitles
• A Conversation with TF Mou by Jules Carrozza
• TF Mous Personal BTS Photos Gallery
• Trailers for other Massacre Video Releases

Laboratory of the Devil (Men Behind the Sun 2) (1992)
"Laboratory Of The Devil tells the story of Morishima, a young, idealistic doctor practicing in WWII Japan. Upon discovering Unit 731 – a secret military prison in Manchuria – Morishima is horrified by the treatment of the captors; they’re brutalized, subject to torturous experimentation. In the name of science, of course! There’s only one solution for Morishima: he must liberate them all.

Massacre Video proudly presents Laboratory of the Devil, the controversial sequel to the notorious and disturbing Men Behind the Sun. This uncut, newly restored version is compiled from the Original Camera Negative, with video inserts for missing scenes. Only dir. Godfrey Ho could conceive such a chilling tale."

Special Features

• New 2k Restoration from 35mm Original Camera Negatives
• Uncompressed Mandrain, Cantonese and English PCM Sound
• Removeable English Subtitles
• Stills from Behind the Scenes
• Trailers for Other Massacre Video Releases

Narrow Escape (Men Behind the Sun 3) (1994)
"Narrow Escape details the final days of Unit 731 – Japan’s most notorious military prison during WWII, and a bastion of inhuman biological research. At the end of the war, the Unit’s Commander plots its destruction so as not to release the camp’s disturbing secrets to the public. However, a Japanese General is wounded and infected by plague bacteria inside the Unit’s laboratory. The General then boards the very last train away from the camp, spreading the horrifying virus to the other, unsuspecting travelers.

Massacre Video proudly presents Narrow Escape – the third and final sequel to the Men Behind the Sun trilogy – once again by director Godfrey Ho. This newly restored, uncut version is sourced from the Original Camera Negative."

Special Features

• New 2k Restoration from 35mm Original Camera Negatives
• Uncompressed Mandrain and Cantonese PCM Sound
• Removeable English Subtitles
• Stills from Behind the Scenes
• Trailers for Other Massacre Video Releases

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Babylon 5: The Road home

Return to Babylon 5 as the epic interstellar saga continues with THE ROAD HOME. Travel across the galaxy with John Sheridan as he unexpectedly finds himself transported through multiple timelines and alternate realities in a quest to find his way back home. Along the way he reunites with some familiar faces, while discovering cosmic new revelations about the history, purpose, and meaning of the Universe.

[peter alex]

it's also getting a uk release in august. it looks good

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Babylon 5: The Road home

Return to Babylon 5 as the epic interstellar saga continues with THE ROAD HOME. Travel across the galaxy with John Sheridan as he unexpectedly finds himself transported through multiple timelines and alternate realities in a quest to find his way back home. Along the way he reunites with some familiar faces, while discovering cosmic new revelations about the history, purpose, and meaning of the Universe.

Started a rewatch of B5 yesterday in anticipation of this.

[Dave]

Film Masters

“Archivists. Stewards. Film Enthusiasts.

Film Masters is a consortium of historians and enthusiasts who seek to celebrate the preservation and restoration of classic film.

We are archivists, committed to storing film elements for future generations and reviving films that have been sitting dormant for decades. By scanning in 2K and 4K, we give these lesser-known films the red-carpet treatment they deserve. Leveraging modern means of distribution to release forgotten films back into the world, we also produce original bonus materials—including feature-length documentaries, audio commentaries and historic articles—to contextualize and celebrate these works of art as they were meant to be.”

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[Susan Foreman]

Coming soon to Blu-ray Mediabook in Germany

'Howling V: The Rebirth' (1988)

"When a group of people from different walks of life converge in a Hungarian castle situated in Budapest which has been sealed for 500 years, they bring with them a werewolf which slowly begins to cut their numbers down"

'Howling VI: The Freaks' (1991)

"A villainous carnival owner traps a young werewolf to include in his growing menagerie of inhuman exhibits"

More information TBA

[Susan Foreman]

'Aliens' (1986) - 4KUHD / Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector’s Edition coming soon from 20th Century Fox

Release date: March 12, 2024

Aliens Ultimate Collector’s Edition Special Features

• James Cameron Introduction – A message from writer/director James Cameron introducing the Special Edition version of the film.
• 2003 Audio Commentary by James Cameron and the Cast and Crew-Special Edition – 1990 Special Edition Commentary by James Cameron and the cast and crew.
• The Inspiration and Design of Aliens – For the 30th anniversary, writer/director James Cameron reveals new insight into his own inspiration and the design elements for Aliens.
• 2003 Audio Commentary by James Cameron and the Cast and Crew – 1986 Theatrical Version Commentary by James Cameron and the cast and crew.
• Isolated Scores
  - Final Theatrical Isolated Score – This isolated track presents, as accurately as possible, James Horner’s music score in its final form following extensive reworking during the post-production process.
  - Composer’s Original Isolated Score – Although there are a few instances where the length of individual sequences was changed slightly after the music was recorded, this isolated score track presents, as accurately as possible, James Horner’s original intentions.
• Superior Firepower: Making Aliens – Immerse yourself in the world of Aliens with 11 fully-loaded featurettes that deconstruct all that went into making this sci-fi thriller, from casting to creature design to post-production and everything in between.
  - 57 Years Later: Continuing the Story
  - Building Better Worlds: From Concept to Construction
  - Preparing for Battle: Casting and Characterization
  - This Time It’s War: Pinewood Studios, 1985
  - The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action
  - Bug Hunt: Creature Design
  - Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn
  - Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader vs. Queen Alien
  - The Final Countdown: Music, Editing and Sound
  - The Power of Real Tech: Visual Effects
  - Aliens Unleashed: Reaction to the Film
• Superior Firepower: Making Aliens Enhancement Pods – Supplemental video pieces to complement Superior Firepower: Making Aliens.
  - Without Sigourney Weaver
  - Origins of Acheron
  - Building Hadley’s Hope
  - Cameron’s Design Philosophy
  - Finding an Unused Power Plant
  - Cameron’s Military Interests
  - Working with Sigourney Weaver
  - The Importance of Being Bishop
  - Paul Reiser on Carter Burke
  - The Paxton/Cameron Connection
  - Becoming Vasquez
  - On Set: Infiltrating the Colony
  - Props: Personal Light Unit
  - Simon Atherton Talks Weapons
  - Praising Stan Winston
  - Test Footage: Chestburster
  - Fighting the Facehugger
  - Test Footage: Facehugger
  - Stan Winston’s Challenge
  - Test Footage: Queen Alien
  - Stan Winston’s Legacy
  - Cameron’s Cutting Edge
  - Sigourney Weaver’s Triumph
  - Re-Enlisting with Cameron
  - From Producer to Stunt Double
• Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Videomatics
  - Angle 1: Videomatic
  - Angle 2: Videomatic/Final Shot Comparison
  - Audio Commentary by Miniature Effects Supervisor Pat McClung
• Direct Access to New/Additional Scenes From Special Edition
  - Ripley’s Daughter – Burke informs Ripley that her daughter died two years ago.
  - Van Leuwen’s Verdict – Van Leuwen reads the findings of the court of inquiry.
  - The Colony/The Jordens’ Discovery – The colony is bustling with life and activity. Newt, along with her brother and parents, come upon the Derelict ship.
  - Burke’s Answer – At Ripley’s apartment, Burke explains why he’s making the trip to LV-426.
  - INT. Sulaco – Establishing shots of the interior of the Sulaco before the crew awakens from hyper-sleep.
  - Hudson’s Hubris – As they descend in the drop ship to LV-426, Hudson boasts about their advanced weaponry.
  - False Alarm – Hudson and Vasquez detect motion in the colony, only to find it is pet hamsters.
  - Ripley Pauses – As she enters the colony, Ripley hesitates for a moment.
  - The Sentry Guns – Hicks reveals they have robot sentry systems. While examining the colony blueprints, Ripley and Hicks discuss where to place the robot sentries.
  - Fire in the Hole – Hudson and Vasquez set up the UA 571-C remote sentry weapons and following a quick test, seal the tunnel.
  - Last Line of Defense – The Sentry Guns dutifully scan the tunnel for incoming targets.
  - Newt’s Questions – Newt quizzes Ripley about the fate of her parents.
  - Hudson’s “Ant” Theory – Hudson speculates on how the Aliens are organized and reproduce.
  - The Aliens Attack – The Sentry Guns unload on multiple targets.
  - The Aliens Retreat – Under withering fire from the sentries, the Aliens are temporarily repulsed.
  - First Name Basis – As Ripley departs the drop ship to try and rescue Newt, she and Hicks share their first names with each other.
• Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned – Long one of the most sought-after lost moments from the entire Alien Anthology, this scene depicting Carter Burke’s fate is now revealed.
• Deleted Scene Montage – This collection of scene extensions and omitted moments represents the remainder of deleted scenes not appearing in either the Theatrical Version or the Special Edition.
• Still Galleries and More
  - Original Treatment by James Cameron
  - Storyboard Archive
  - The Art of Aliens
  - Cast Portrait Gallery
  - Production Image Galleries
  - Continuity Polaroids
  - Weapons and Vehicles
  - Stan Winston’s Workshop
  - Colonial Marine Helmet Cameras
  - Video Graphics Gallery
  - Weyland-Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers
• Post-Production Aftermath
  - Image Galleries
  - Laserdisc Archives
  - Main Title Exploration
  - Teaser Trailer
  - Theatrical Trailer
  - Domestic Trailer
  - International Trailer