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Geek Vibes Nation
4 days ago
- Entertainment
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Shout! Studios To Release The Second Volume Of Their 4K UHD Blaxploitation Line This August
Over 50 years since the Blaxploitation subgenre dominated '70s film culture, Shout! Studios is excited to bring forth even more hallmarks of the genre in Blaxploitation Classics Vol. 2 on 4K UHD Blu-Ray on August 19, 2025, as part of the Shout! Select line. This new collection of films includes Foxy Brown , Friday Foster , Cotton Comes to Harlem , Bucktown , Slaughter and Slaughter's Big Rip-Off , presenting the genre's most treasured stars such as Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Isaac Hayes, and Yaphet Kotto in all their heroic action on Blu-ray as well as on 4K Ultra High Definition for the first time worldwide. This gritty, glamorous and gun-slinging collection comes in a 12-disc set containing newly restored 4K scans from the original camera negative, making these films shine like never before. The box set also packs a multitude of bonus features, including the new 'The Cost To Be The Boss' The Blaxploitation Films Of A.I.P., Part Two, an in-depth documentary featuring new and archival interviews with Blaxploitation film producers and historians. The iconic Blaxploitation-dominated film era celebrated over-the-top action, comedy and fashion in culturally rich filmmaking, and brought Black filmmakers, stories and foxy prowess to spotlights of historically significant heights. Film collectors and fans celebrating the genre can pre-order their set now on and receive an exclusive 18'x24' double-sided poster featuring the original Foxy Brown (1974) theatrical poster on one side, and all six theatrical posters for the films on the reverse side when they order online. Synopsis: It's time to hit the streets again with the explosive second volume of Shout Factory's Blaxploitation Classics! These six high-impact action movies shed further light on the '70s subgenre whose themes and stars still burn brightly today. Feast your eyes on fiery performances from Pam Grier, Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, Yaphet Kotto, and Godfrey Cambridge as well as unforgettable supporting turns from Eartha Kitt, Redd Foxx, Ed McMahon, Jim Backus, and Cameron Mitchell. Shout Select is once again proud to present a special selection of these highly influential and entertaining films on both Blu-ray and 4K Ultra High Definition. FOXY BROWN The legendary Pam Grier is pure unadulterated cool in the electrifying revenge thriller, Foxy Brown. Foxy has found her soulmate in an undercover narcotics investigator – but when he's brutally murdered, she swears vengeance against the crime ring responsible. Posing as a call girl to gain access to the criminals, Foxy discovers just how high the corruption goes – igniting a blistering war that takes her from the city streets to a remote drug lab to a mid-air battle behind the controls of a plane! But the most startling confrontations are yet to come, as Foxy plots her ultimate scheme to bring down her boyfriend's killers once and for all. DISC ONE: FOXY BROWN (1974 – 4K UHD): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono Audio Commentary With Director Jack Hill DISC TWO: FOXY BROWN (1974 – BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono Audio Commentary With Director Jack Hill 'From Black And White To Blaxploitation' – An Interview With Actor Sid Haig 'A Not So Minor Influence' – An Interview With Actor Bob Minor 'Back To Black' – An Interview With Actors Fred Williamson, Austin Stoker, And Rosanne Katon Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery FRIDAY FOSTER The Final Boss of Blaxploitation Cinema, Pam Grier, leads an incredible cast, including Yaphet Kotto (Live And Let Die), Eartha Kitt (The Emperor's New Groove), Carl Weathers (Rocky), Scatman Crothers (The Shining), Ted Lange (The Love Boat), Jim Backus (Gilligan's Island), and Godfrey Cambridge (Cotton Comes To Harlem) in this ultra-hip action classic. When photographer Friday Foster (Grier) uncovers a white supremacist plot to assassinate the country's top black leaders, she and her free-wheeling, trouble-dealing P.I. friend Hawkins (Kotto) go on a mission to stomp the killers' scheme. From the backstage murders at an oh-so-seventies fashion show to a pedal-to-the-metal car chase in a hearse, Friday will do whatever it takes to expose the corruption – but this time, she won't be shooting with just a camera. DISC THREE: FRIDAY FOSTER (1975 – 4K UHD): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono DISC FOUR: FRIDAY FOSTER (1975 – BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery COTTON COMES TO HARLEM Detectives 'Grave Digger' Jones (Godfrey Cambridge, Watermelon Man) and 'Coffin Ed' Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques, The Green Berets) are on the case and in everyone's face when they investigate the crooked Reverend Deke O'Malley (Calvin Lockhart, Uptown Saturday Night). But when $87,000 of O'Malley's freshly laundered cash gets stashed in a bale of cotton, Grave Digger and Coffin find they're not the only dudes with an interest in cotton futures! Trailing the bale all over Harlem, they come up against the mob, the cops, and more in an all-out dash for the cash. DISC FIVE: COTTON COMES TO HARLEM (1970 – 4K UHD): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono DISC SIX: COTTON COMES TO HARLEM (1970 – BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono Theatrical Trailer BUCKTOWN It's a match made in Soul Cinema Heaven when Fred Williamson (Black Caesar) and Pam Grier (Jackie Brown) team up to heat up the streets – and the sheets – in this action-packed flick about a city ripped apart by prejudice and greed. Duke Johnson (Williamson) arrives in Bucktown to bury his murdered brother. Taking over his brother's bar, he crosses paths with a foxy local woman (Grier) and runs afoul of the local police force, who are as corrupt as they come. Proving he can't be pushed, Johnson calls in his friends from the big city to help him set things straight. But when the smoke clears, Johnson discovers that his vicious cohorts are just as bad as the bigoted cops they took down – and now he must rid Bucktown of his violent friends … by any means necessary! DISC SEVEN: BUCKTOWN (1975 – 4K UHD): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono DISC EIGHT: BUCKTOWN (1975 – BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono Theatrical Trailer SLAUGHTER The great Jim Brown is cleaning up the streets one mobster at a time in Slaughter! A former Green Beret, Slaughter (Brown) sets out to get the mafia man who blew up his folks' car … with them still in it! But when he blows up a planeload of mob henchmen, he finds himself the pawn of the feds who were also on their trail. Ordered to tail the gangsters to South America, Slaughter uses any means possible to get his man! Stella Stevens (The Poseidon Adventure), Rip Torn (Freddy Got Fingered), and Cameron Mitchell (Deadly Prey) co-star in this thrill-a-minute actioner. Get ready for the Slaughter! DISC NINE: SLAUGHTER (1972 – 4K UHD): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono DISC TEN: SLAUGHTER (1972 – BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono Theatrical Trailer SLAUGHTER'S BIG RIP-OFF Slaughter is back – and the mob's out to get him! Jim Brown (The Dirty Dozen, Mars Attacks!) returns as the ex-Green Beret who takes on the job of scorching the mob in this spectacular action flick! When a gunman tries to take down Slaughter, he knows his battle with the mob – and corrupt cops – is far from over. Helped by an honest detective and a pimp with a heart of gold, Slaughter goes on a mission to expose every politician and policeman on the take. But getting the incriminating list of names won't be easy. It's in the safe of the big man himself (Ed McMahon, The Tonight Show), and he'll do anything to keep it out of Slaughter's hands! DISC ELEVEN: SLAUGHTER'S BIG RIP-OFF (1973 – 4K UHD): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono DISC TWELVE: SLAUGHTER'S BIG RIP-OFF (1973 – BLU-RAY): NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono NEW 'The Cost To Be The Boss' The Blaxploitation Films Of A.I.P., Part Two – An In-Depth Documentary Featuring New And Archival Interviews With Film Producer And Son Of AIP Film Producer Samuel Z. Arkoff – Lou Arkoff, Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson, 'Truck Turner' Director Jonathan Kaplan, Film Critic And Author Odie Henderson, 'Coffy' Director Jack Hill, Associate Professor And Author Dr. Yvonne D. Sims, Film Critic And Author Quatoyiah Murry, Post-Production Supervisor At AIP – James L. Honore, Afrocentric Film Scholar Dr. Michelle B. Taylor, And Author And Film Historian Chris Poggiali. Theatrical Trailer Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount! Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live , Top 10 with Tia , Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! For major deals and money off on Amazon , make sure to use our affiliate link !
Geek Vibes Nation
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Ted' 4K UHD Blu-Ray Review - Seth MacFarlane Crafts A Crude Tale Of Childhood Magic
Family Guy and The Orville creator Seth MacFarlane delivers his signature boundary-pushing humor in the outrageous comedy blockbuster, Ted. John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) is a grown man whose cherished teddy bear came to life as the result of a childhood wish … and hasn't left his side since. Can John's relationship with his longtime girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis) move forward with his plush and profane pal in the picture? For thoughts on Ted, please check out my thoughts on No Streaming Required: Video Quality Ted has been provided a new 4K UHD Blu-Ray in 2160p/Dolby Vision courtesy of Shout! Studios sourced from a Digital Intermediate that incrementally improves upon the accompanying Blu-Ray derived from the same source. The film was first released on Blu-ray a dozen years ago in 2012 through Universal following its theatrical release. When compared to the new included Blu-Ray, the difference is not going to knock you sideways, but the fresh 4K master allows the material to be the best version of itself on a proper 4K UHD Blu-Ray disc. This 4K UHD presentation provides an uptick in clarity throughout the feature. The modern production design is fully on display alongside the locales. Textures are more refined in some of the clothing along with elements of the background. Any previous instances of compression artifacts and banding present on the Blu-Ray are never in play with this 4K UHD disc. As is typical with the format, the implementation of Dolby Vision allows the picture to achieve the greatest degree of nuance possible. The color grading has a slightly yellow push to it that we are not in love with, but there is a similar push on the original Universal Blu-Ray, so we have to assume this is inherent to the source. Many hues beam off the screen such as certain automobile colors and outfits. The contrast is in good shape with firm black levels that appear deep with great detail. Any nighttime scenes are more vivid and finely delineated in this format. The highlights are firm and balanced with no instances of blooming that we noticed. The Blu-Ray serves the film admirably, but if you want the film to look its best, the 4K UHD release cannot be topped. Audio Quality This 4K UHD Blu-Ray release delivers a favorable DTS-HD 5.1 and 2.0 lossless track that effortlessly brings this story to life. Dialogue flows clearly in the center channel without getting overwhelmed by the music or any sound effects. The activity in the low end is not a powerhouse due to the scope of the narrative, but it knows when to dig deep. The track stirs all of the channels with sound effects and ambient noise in all environments that feel fully three-dimensional. The score and soundtrack establish a playful atmosphere from the onset with sturdy fidelity. Bustling sequences have a dynamic sound design that packs a punch. This disc seems every bit as precise as anything when it comes to nuance and clarity. Shout! Studios has offered a wonderful audio experience for this film. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided on this disc. Special Features Audio Commentary: Director/Co-Writer Seth MacFarlane, Actor Mark Wahlberg, and Co-Writer Alec Sulkin provide a lively archival commentary track in which they discuss the production of the film, the location shooting, the work of the performers, the special effects work, and more. Nothing Is As Powerful As A Young Man's Wish: Creating Ted – Interview with Co-Writers Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild: A new nearly 19-minute interview piece with the writers in which they discuss developing the idea from Seth MacFarlane, the themes of the film, the casting process, being authentic to Boston, and more. Thunder Buddies For Life: Producing Ted – Interview With Producer Jason Clark: A new nearly 15-minute interview with the producer in which he discusses working with Seth MacFarlane, the decision to use CGI, clearing various legal issues, scoring with a live orchestra, and more. The Making of Ted: A 25-minute archival featurette in which the cast and creative team discuss the creation of the film. Deleted Scenes: A 15-minute selection of unused footage is provided here. Alternate Takes: A nearly 11-minute collection of footage that includes numerous alternate line reads that didn't make the final cut. Gag Reel: A nearly seven-minute collection of flubbed lines, malfunctioning props, laughing fits, and more. Teddy Bear Scuffle: A nearly six-minute look into the brawl in the hotel room. Donny & Robert: A nearly six-minute piece on the creepy villains of the film. Celebrity Scene Stealers: An eight-minute featurette on the many celebrity cameos in the film. Sleazy Boss: A five-minute exploration of the character played by Joel McHale. OMG! It's Sam Jones: A four-minute spotlight on the epic cameo in the film. Ted's Girl: A three-minute video on the romantic interest from the grocery store. Best Of Buds: A three-minute excavation of the special place of weed in the film. Beantown Bearings: A six-minute featurette that takes a look at the importance of Boston to the story. Final Thoughts Ted finds Seth MacFarlane bringing his comedic sensibility to the big screen, and the results lend a bit of credence to the idea that some boundaries are good for the creative spirit. His work on network television has often shocked audiences, but it is also quite clever in how it chooses to do so in order to adhere to standards and practices. This feature leans into every crass idea with gusto, and even with less than 15 years since its creation, there is quite a bit that has aged poorly in terms of punching down with comedy. There are numerous funny moments that still make this worth a watch, but it is not quite the comedic knockout it once was. Shout! Studios has released a 4K UHD Blu-Ray featuring a favorable A/V presentation along with some valuable special features. Ted is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Shout! Studios has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Geek Vibes Nation
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
GKIDS & Shout! Studios To Release Mamoru Hosoda's 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' On 4K UHD Blu-Ray
GKIDS & Shout! Studios are continuing their efforts to issue all-new 4K UHD releases of award-winning director Mamoru Hosoda's early film catalog in 2025. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is the latest film to be given the special treatment, and it will be available on September 9, 2025. The new home entertainment release will be presented with brand new artwork in a 4K UHD SteelBook version exclusive to Amazon, a standard Blu-ray issue, and on digital download-to-own platforms. The first titles in the series to receive a reissue were his seminal 2009 feature Summer Wars and critically lauded 2012 hit Wolf Children (August 5, 2025). Last year, GKIDS announced it had acquired the North American distribution rights to the Mamoru Hosoda catalog of films. GKIDS previously released the Academy Award®- and Golden Globe-nominated Mirai (2018), and the critically lauded Belle (2021), which became Hosoda's highest-grossing film to date in North America. The director Mamoru Hosoda's six features have all been nominated for, and five have been awarded, the Japan Academy Prize for 'Animation of the Year.' Hosoda remains the only Japanese animation director outside of the famed Studio Ghibli to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Get more details below! Synopsis: Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards through time to avoid the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience – from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can't be reversed. Bonus Features Feature with Storyboards Feature Commentary with Director and Voice Cast Storyboard Commentary Teasers & Trailers Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount! Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live, Top 10 with Tia, Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! For major deals and money off on Amazon, make sure to use our affiliate link! Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies. Related Posts
Geek Vibes Nation
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Hong Kong Cinema Classics To Release The Action Comedy 'Peking Opera Blues' On 4K UHD Blu-Ray This September
Shout! Studios' Hong Kong Cinema Classics is bringing the action comedy Peking Opera Blues to 4K UHD Blu-Ray on September 23, 2025. The film is directed by Tsui Hark and stars Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, and Cherie Chung. The film was an official selection of the Berlin International Film Festival 1987 and the International Film Festival Rotterdam 1998. Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of bonus features, the film is a must-have for collectors, cinephiles, and action enthusiasts. Pre-order is now available at and select participating online stores. Get more details below! Synopsis: In chaotic 1920s China, three young women and two young men are thrown together. One young woman grabs a box of jewels during the looting when a warlord takes Peking, and madcap action ensues when the jewels end up at the Peking Opera. PEKING OPERA BLUES Bonus Content DISC ONE (4K UHD) NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic James Mudge DISC TWO (Blu-ray) NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release NEW 'An Opus For Peking: Starring in a Tsui Hark Classic' – Interview With Actor Mark Cheng NEW 'An Operatic Achievement' – Interview With Cinematographer Ray Wong NEW 'Hong Kong Confidential' – Inside Peking Opera Blues With Author Grady Hendrix NEW 'Peking Provocations' – Interview With Author And Critic David West On The Cinema Of Tsui Hark NEW 'Peking History Blues' – Professor Lars Laamann On The Setting And Time Of A Tsui Hark Masterpiece NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic James Mudge Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount! Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live, Top 10 with Tia, Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! For major deals and money off on Amazon, make sure to use our affiliate link!
Geek Tyrant
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Steve Martin Breaks the Fourth Wall in Rare Promo For His Classic Comedy THE JERK — GeekTyrant
Back in 1979, Steve Martin did something a little different to promote his classic 1979 comedy The Jerk . In a special trailer labeled 'For Theater Owners Only,' Martin stares directly into the camera and delivers a pitch tailor-made for theater operators, telling them exactly what they wanted to hear. Of course, the whole thing was laced with Martin's signature absurd humor. He assures theater owners that this trailer is strictly not to be shown to the 'general public.' But, it was shown publicly to audience before it disappeared. That would've been the end of it, if not for the folks at Shout! Studios, who unearthed this obscure promo gem and included it on their Blu-ray release of The Jerk . As noted: 'While copies of this trailer exist in various archives, it is not available for streaming online….. Until now. Thanks to Shout Factory for putting this on their recent Blu-Ray release of the classic film.' It's a rare, fourth-wall-breaking slice of movie marketing history. This is a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy!
