Pitch Black (2000) 4K UHD

[Akijama]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089CLPG...&s=dvd&sr=1-11

THERE S A NEW REASON TO BE AFRAID OF THE DARK.

A sci-fi/horror sleeper hit that birthed a franchise and launched the career of a new action movie icon, Pitch Black holds its own today as a nerve-shredding creature-feature in which the monsters outside finally meet their match against a monster within.

When an intergalactic transport ship crashes on a remote desert planet with no sign of help on the horizon, the survivors, led by Fry (Radha Mitchell), band together to find a way back home. Among the passengers is Riddick (Vin Diesel), a convicted murderer being transported by marshal Johns (Cole Hauser) and now freed of his chains and on the loose. But as a solar eclipse plunges the planet into total darkness, a threat even worse than Riddick reveals itself, and the last humans standing may have to form an uneasy truce with the cunning fugitive (whose eyes have been surgically altered to see in the dark) to last the long night.

Boasting crackerjack direction and a whip-smart script by David Twohy, as well as a star-making performance by Diesel, Riddick s first outing is freshly unleashed in an illuminating, brand new 4K restoration, with hours of exclusive bonus content.

ULTRA HD 4K BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films of the Theatrical and Director s Cuts of the film, approved by director David Twohy
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround on both cuts
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts
Archive commentary with director David Twohy and stars Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
Archive commentary with director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang
A newly filmed interview with director/co-writer David Twohy
A newly filmed interview with actor Rhiana Griffith
A newly filmed interview with actor Claudia Black
A newly filmed interview with cinematographer David Eggby
A newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang
A newly filmed interview with composer Graeme Revell
The Making of Pitch Black, a short behind-the-scenes featurette
Pitch Black Raw, a comparison between early CG tests and the final footage
Additional behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film
2004 archive bonus features, including an introduction by Twohy, A View Into The Dark, and Chronicles of Riddick Visual Encyclopedia
Johns Chase Log, a short prequel narrated by Cole Hauser detailing the character s hunt for Riddick
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (in 16:9 widescreen with DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio), an animated short film directed by Peter Chung that acts as a bridgepoint between Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, featuring vocal performances by Vin Diesel, Keith David and Rhiana Griffith reprising their roles
Dark Fury bonus features including Bridging The Gap, Peter Chung: The Mind of an Animator, A View Into The Light, and a pre-animation version of the film
Slam City, a motion comic from the film s official website
Into Pitch Black, a TV special offering an alternative non-canon glimpse into what happened before and after the events of the film
Raveworld: Pitch Black Event, footage of a dance music event held to promote the film
Theatrical trailers, plus trailers for the two sequels and video game
Image galleries
Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned ""night"" and ""day"" artwork by Luke Preece
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collectors booklet featuring new writing by Simon Ward on the film s creature designs and much more

[StrayButler91]

Arrow finally goes 4K

[AreaFive]

This was actually the first film I bought on DVD. Long before Vin Diesel became a household name (and the multiple attempts of varying quality to turn Riddick into a franchise), this low budget sci-fi tale was a great experience. I'd love to revisit it in 4K.

[Zoland2020]

Arrow picked the right movie to be their first ever 4K Blu-ray release!
I'm so going to go out my way and import this one!

[DJR662]

I didn't even know they had the rights to this?

Not a big fan, but I might just get it to support any potential Arrow UHD releases. It's about time.

Hopefully Deep Red, Blood And Black Lace and many other Italian classics aren't far behind.

[DR Herbert West]

About time.

[Scottishguy]

Lads, catch me. I'm about to faint!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1uT...ature=youtu.be

Now where's Geoff

[XGEEKEDGERX]

Just when I was wondering when they were going to jump on in. Great choice of film to kick things off

[Scottishguy]

All the possibilities going round in my head. I don't give a sh*t if they release UHDs like Robocop so soon after the HD. Just give it all to me Arrow.

[LMFAObros]

Wow. Here's hoping David M does the encoding and this will make Universals Bluray look like a VHS.

[DaiShuryou]

First BU and now Arrow too?
Holy Shit, amazing news. And people claimed that 4K will never take off XD

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by DaiShuryou

First BU and now Arrow too?
Holy Shit, amazing news. And people claimed that 4K will never take off XD

I've taken enough grumpy posts from Geoff about UHD not going to upsurge this year with next gen support on the horizon. But what does this look like

[PRO-630HD]

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

Arrow finally goes 4K

How awesome is that!

[Sterling450]

It's just me who hopes that Criterion will go 4K soon too?

[lgans316]

Wow. Arrow going 4K. Great news.

[Cinematt]

Originally Posted by Sterling450

It's just me who hopes that Criterion will go 4K soon too?

I believe credit card companies are also lobbying hard for this.

[JimDiGriz]

Not too bothered about Pitch Black but this is great news of course!

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

I've taken enough grumpy posts from Geoff about UHD not going to upsurge this year with next gen support on the horizon. But what does this look like

Looks to me like physical, especially UHD, will continue to be a niche market all the same. You make it sound as if there will be some sort of UHD boost like with DVD in the early 2000s.

I think it is clear physical media will eventual go out the way of the dinosaur, even though that might take a little while (fortunately). As much as I hate to say it, digital is where the future is at in the long run. And neither boutique labels or next gen consoles going UHD is going to change that...

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

I've taken enough grumpy posts from Geoff about UHD not going to upsurge this year with next gen support on the horizon. But what does this look like

I still think that's got **** all to do with it, in all honesty. UHD is just reaching that point in a format's life (it's four years old already) where the indies are finally able to make the numbers work. But we'll just have to go on believing what we want to believe, and carry on enjoying what we get while we can get it. Bravo Arrow in any case. Now where them Criterion UHDs at?

DJR has the right idea tho

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by XGEEKEDGERX

Just when I was wondering when they were going to jump on in. Great choice of film to kick things off

RoboCop or Deep Red would have been better choices I think.