We at GVN aim to keep you informed of the newest and best in the world of physical media. Over on our YouTube Channel, you can find us talking about everything you need to know on No Streaming Required, our weekly guide to all the latest 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD releases.
For the week of December 23rd, we have some incredible releases making their way to our shelves. Read on to get a brief overview of what you should have on your wishlist, then be sure to dive into the full rundown in the video below.
This week, we spotlight the 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut of the early Paul Thomas Anderson favorite Boogie Nights starring Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, John C. Reilly, Heather Graham, and more. The Warner Bros. release comes newly remastered in HDR10 with two new panel retrospectives on the movie and archival supplements including two commentary tracks. Over at Paramount, we have a pair of Steven Spielberg films debuting on 4K UHD Blu-Ray with sci-fi thriller Minority Report starring Tom Cruise and con-man dramedy Catch Me If You Can starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Both films have been remastered in Dolby Vision with all of their archival supplements ported over.
Arriving fresh from theaters, Universal has the 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut of the horror sequel Black Phone 2 with Ethan Hawke returning as The Grabber. The film is presented with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos audio, and special features such as a commentary track and deleted scenes. You can keep your pulse pounding over at Lionsgate with the 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut of the Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk. The film starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson comes in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio, a making-of documentary, and special features exclusive to the 4K UHD release.
Boutique labels are really showing off this month with some lavish releases of cult titles. The folks at 88 Films have debuted the Hong Kong supernatural action comedy Saga of the Phoenix on Blu-Ray restored in 2K from the Original Camera Negative in the original Cantonese. The release is loaded with special features including a commentary track, alternate footage, various interviews, and more. They also have the brutal crime film On the Run on Blu-Ray with a 2K scan of the Original Camera Negative. Yuen Biao stars in this film that is presented with two commentary tracks, interviews, and more.
Over at Radiance Films, we continue in the world of Asian cinema with the Blu-Ray release of Tai Kato’s violent yakuza tale Blood of Revenge. The release comes from an HD master provided by Toei with a short film and a visual essay. In an unexpected turn of events, the label brings the bizarre Robert Altman teen satire O.C. & Stiggs to the U.S. with a fresh master from MGM and a 2-hour retrospective documentary. The film includes such legends as Jane Curtin and Dennis Hopper, just to name a few.
The team at the Warner Archive has a dazzling slate of new releases this month. It is a big month for fans of Errol Flynn as both Silver River and San Antonio debut on Blu-Ray with glorious restorations of the Original Camera Negatives. You can also scope out the music-driven melodrama Interrupted Melody starring the Oscar-nominated Eleanor Parker on Blu-Ray derived from a 4K restoration of the Original Camera Negative, along with some cartoons and more. Fans of classic Hollywood comedies will want to pay attention to the vibrant musical I Love Melvin starring Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. The new Blu-Ray release comes from a 4K restoration of the Technicolor Negative, along with a deleted sequence, cartoon, and more.
The laughs do not stop there as we get a double dose of Hanna-Barbera titles to close out the year. First up, we have a deep cut duo as Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har: The Complete Seriesarrives on Blu-Ray with all 52 episodes restored in 4K from the Best Preservation Elements. We also have a fan favorite hitting shelves as Wally Gator: The Complete Series arrives on Blu-Ray with all 52 episodes restored in 4K from the Best Preservation Elements.
A24 dives into the world of animation with the adult comedy series Hazbin Hotel debuting on Blu-Ray with all eight episodes from the first season. The Prime Video series revolves around the crown princess of Hell on her quest to find a way for sinners to be “redeemed” and allowed into Heaven. It features the vocal talents of Stephanie Beatriz, Kimiko Glenn, Keith David, and more.
This is only a taste of what you can discover on No Streaming Required this week, so be sure to check out the full video below.
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Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies.
