STACK #222 April 2023

HIGHLIGHTS 4K UHD

4K UHD BEST-SELLERS for MARCH 2023

SUPERMAN II SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT SUPERMAN III SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE Y ou won’t be wondering whether it’s a bird or plane, DISCS OF THE MONTH

Features on Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut are set to include an Introduction by Donner, a commentary from Donner and screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz, a restoration featurette, deleted and additional scenes, and a selection of vintage cartoons. Meanwhile, the theatrical version will have a commentary

you’ll know darned well that it’s Superman when he hits your screen in glorious native 4K! While the Richard Donner directed 1978 original, Superman , has been available on 4K Ultra HD for a while now, none of its three successors have been… until this month. Yes, it’s ‘80s time Superman style, as the triple whammy of Superman II, III, and IV: The Quest for Peace all arrive on 4K Ultra HD, all in native 4K, all with HDR enhancement, and all with brand spanking new Dolby Atmos audio mixes. But wait, there’s more! Also releasing is the 2006 Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut , assembled by the movie’s original director from all manner of unused footage, following his sacking by the producers and replacement by Richard Lester back in the day, and delivering the story that was originally planned.

1 Black Panther:

Wakanda Forever

2 Rocky I-IV Collection 3 Black Adam 4 Top Gun: Maverick 5 Everything Everywhere All at Once

by producers Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler, a ‘Making of’ TV special, a deleted scene, vintage Fleischer cartoons, and a trailer. Superman III is set to include a commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler, as well as a The Making of Superman III TV special, a bunch of deleted scenes, and a trailer. Finally, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace , which sees Supes supporting the no nukes cause, will give us bonuses including a commentary by co screenwriter Mark Rosenthal, a Superman 50th anniversary TV special, deleted scenes, and a trailer. Up, up, and away! Out April 26

6 Heat 7 Elvis 8 The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

9 The Batman 10 Dune (2021)

THE MALTESE FALCON Humphrey Bogart stars as private detective Sam Spade in this superb 1941 noir-drenched mystery. This tale sees Spade seeking answers as to why a gallery of lowlifes

REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE

COOL HAND LUKE “What we’ve got here is... failure to communicate”. The 1967 Paul Newman-starring prison drama that spawned this immortal line is making its way to 4K Ultra HD with a full 4K restoration that’s

This influential 1955 drama starred James Dean, in what would be his final role after he died in a much-publicised car accident just prior to its theatrical release. The

are after a jewelled falcon, while also trying to work out who murdered his partner. It’s been given the full 4K restoration treatment with HDR and a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono mix and is set to feature extras including a commentary from Bogart biographer Eric Lax, several featurettes, radio shows, cartoons, and more. Out April 19

enhanced with HDR, coupled with a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono mix. It’s the story of a loner who refuses to bend to the rules upon being sent away for a two-year stint in a rural prison, and bonus bits will include our friend Eric Lax on commentary duties, alongside a featurette and trailer. Out April 19

tale of a rebellious young guy with a chequered past who hits a new town, making friends and enemies, has been given a full 4K restoration with HDR and a new DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix. It’s set to include a commentary from author Douglas L. Rathgeb, a 1974 TV special, featurettes, screen tests, deleted scenes, and more. Out April 19

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