Tag: Paramount Pictures

Heart of the Beast Pairs Brad Pitt With Man’s Best Friend

Brad Pitt and a determined working dog battle the Alaskan wilderness in Heart of the Beast. The first trailer hints at a survival drama built on the bond between man and canine companion.

The Heart of the BeastRelease Date: Sept 25, 2026

Some of Hollywood’s most memorableffff partnerships have come on four legs and an actor. In Heart of the Beast, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) is joined by Uber as Odin, a working dog who appears to be a cross between a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. Canine enthusiasts will undoubtedly have their own opinions, and this is simply my best guess based on the promotional material released so far.

Together, they must survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness following a devastating plane crash. That premise alone is enough to get me curious. No, this is no Balto, but I suspect this tale will explore the relationship between handler and companion, and why certain dogs are trusted when survival depends on their instincts.

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With The Crow’s 30th Anniversary 4K Release, What’s There to Caw At?

In 4K, watching The Crow at home is a treat! But if you don’t have the right rig, it’s best to see the limited release before the reboot arrives.

The Crow as a Steelbook
Available to purchase on Amazon USA

Alex Proyas’s best known movie is celebrating a pearl anniversary and Paramount Pictures is rewarding fans with a special edition! The steelbook edition is beautiful to look at and ultimately, the ony significant difference between this and the regular edtion are the postcards that are included. Although some comic book movie viewers may consider The Crow as a simple bleak revenge fantasy, there’s more to it than just that.

Some information needs to be said, though. Not everyone is familiar with this film’s origins: creator James O’Barr, came up with the idea as a way to cope. His fiancée died because of a reckless individual, who happened to be drunk that night happened. She was the love of his life, and to channel his angst into a medium in the narrative he created must have been tough. To adapt it to film, however, must mean understanding what he went through. After creating a character Batman might be afraid of, to keep ongoing is tough. Although Tim Burton’s take was released in 1989, both works influenced later comic book films still to come.

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Alex Proyas’ The Crow 30 Years Later. Just ‘Knowing’ is Half the Battle.

Whether we need a reboot of The Crow depends on who you ask, but while we’re waiting for that Summer release, fans can enjoy the classic.

The Crow 30th Anniversary Steelbook Collection
Available to purchase on Amazon USA

To say when a home video release can reach me in advance to review depends on how fast the crow flies to bring me that gift. But often, the last mile is at truck’s (a snail) pace. The reference is apt to describe why I wanted to see The Crow again in 4K; fans of this cult film will want the steelbook and the bling that comes with. It’s excellent and the package is well designed. Myself, I really wanted to check out the new bonus material.

What’s provided is definitely a fond look back. And when this year marks this film’s 30th anniversary, there’s a reason to celebrate! Not only are we remembering Brendon Lee‘s passing but also acknowledging this movie’s contribution to trying to make movies a safer place. There were protocols that weren’t adhered to which resulted in this actor’s death. As for whether this accident could’ve been avoided, it’s possible when considering the details revealed during the trial.

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Regarding Brandon Lee’s The Crow Anniversary. The 4K Edition is Ready to Land on Home Video!

Not many comic book movie adaptations are worth revisiting time and time again, but with The Crow, there’s lots to like, especially when remastered!

The Crow 30th Anniversary 4K
Available to pre-order on Amazon USA

Originally released on May 13, 1994, The Crow entranced audiences and critics alike with its gothic aesthetic, breathtaking action, and Brandon Lee’s soulful performance at the center of director Alex Proyas’ revenge fantasy. Now 30 years later, it’s busting out again with this anniversary 4K release! Not only is it newly remastered but also, there’s all new content!

From the Press Release:

In addition, there will be a limited-edition SteelBook™ with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc, featuring an o-sleeve with a cutout of a crow that lifts to reveal a portrait of Brandon Lee with his guitar.  This film developed a passionate cult following that spawned three sequels, a television series, a video game, toys, and novels.  Based on the comic book saga of the same name by James O’Barr, The Crow delivers an action-packed thriller bursting with hypnotic style and dazzling visuals.

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Celebrating 35 Years with Scrooged. Yule Love It in 4K!

I would put Scrooged in any top ten holiday or best performances of Bill Murray list because he’s got the touch. Youi’ll laugh and cry all night long!

Scrooged in 4K
Available to purchase on Amazon USA

Paramount Pictures

What old is Scrooged again, and for anyone who has not seen this Bill Murray classic, I recommend picking this title up. Not only does the 4k release offer some bonus features nixed from the Blu-ray, but also, the remaster looks gorgeous! The texture of the black fabrics are better nuanced and the whites are crisp.

And as for deciding what elements should be made 4K, that’s a delicate balancing act. That’s because in 1988, broadcasting used some very low-fi technology (when compared to present day). In UHD, what’s presented is incredible. Instead of ‘remastering’ the broadcast quality of the television program within a show, those were kept low res. Some film grain persists outdoors to convey how Manhattan should look like, and as for the Dolby Vision transfer, it all looks great!

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When Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Get Splashy for Its Steelbook Release

The best part of collecting Transformers is that with Rise of the Beasts, we have a gorgeous package to distinguish how IP has changed over time.

Transformers Rise of the Beasts Art 4K Steelbook CaseParamount sent me the 4K steelbook release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts for evaluation, and I must report that although the design is different from the prior collectable megaset (Youtube video), the difference is only noticable when displaying the front. If displayed on its side, nobody would notice. The former has a gungier design, whereas in Rise of the Beasts, it’s cleaner–perhaps more punk rock with a splash of Andy Warhol on top.

The design change is most likely intentional and I’m glad they help distinguish between the different eras the past films are set in.

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