{"id":34140,"date":"2023-02-06T23:44:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T04:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=34140"},"modified":"2023-02-06T23:44:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T04:44:34","slug":"vids-rocky-i-iv-film-collection-coming-to-4k-ultra-hd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=34140","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Rocky I-IV Film Collection Coming to 4K Ultra HD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get knocked out by the new 4K contender \u2013 \"\"<\/a>the ROCKY I-IV 4K 4-Film Collection newly remastered in stunning 4K Ultra HD. Sylvester Stallone stars in the greatest boxing saga of all time and triumphs as one of the most inspirational characters in cinematic history. Witness every epic, action packed fight and unforgettable moment as Rocky punches his way to the top against impossible odds when the ROCKY I-IV 4K 4-Film Collection is released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack on 02\/28\/23.<\/p>\n

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The ROCKY I-IV 4K 4-Film Collection includes the MGM feature films ROCKY, ROCKY II, ROCKY III and ROCKY IV, along with the ROCKY IV Ultimate Director\u2019s Cut, ROCKY VS. DRAGO.  This collection contains a Blu-ray disc featuring the hour-long behind the scenes documentary on the making of this extended director\u2019s cut of ROCKY IV, ROCKY IV: ROCKY VS. DRAGO as well as a selection of previously existing EC. <\/p>\n

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The Ultra HD Blu-ray disc featuring the films ROCKY, ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV and the ROCKY IV Ultimate Director\u2019s Cut, ROCKY VS. DRAGO will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range, and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame.<\/p>\n

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The Ultra HD Blu-ray will include an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with each feature film in 4K with HDR, a bonus Blu-ray disc with the documentary and a selection of pre-existing special features, and a Digital version of the feature films.<\/p>\n

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For the complete 4K Ultra HD experience with HDR, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required.<\/p>\n

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About the films:<\/p>\n

ROCKY (1976)<\/p>\n

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards\u00ae, this 1976 Best Picture Winner inspired a nation. A struggling Philadelphia club fighter (Sylvester Stallone) gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight for love, glory and self-respect. Featuring a legendary musical score and thrilling fight sequences, this rousing crowd-pleaser scores a knockout!<\/p>\n

The film is directed by John G. Avilsden from a screenplay and story by Sylvester Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, and Burgess Meredith.<\/p>\n

ROCKY received ten Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Picture. Best Director and Best Film Editing.  In 2006, the Library of Congress selected ROCKY for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.<\/p>\n

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 ROCKY II (1979)<\/p>\n

After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamor for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realizes that he can\u2019t escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, and the \u201cItalian Stallion\u201d must prepare for the fight of his life.<\/p>\n

The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, and Burgess Meredith.<\/p>\n

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 ROCKY III (1982)<\/p>\n

As Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) fights his way into the hearts of millions, life couldn\u2019t be better. But when Clubber Lang (Mr. T) KOs Rocky in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparent that the \u201cItalian Stallion\u201d has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves, Rocky receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed\u2019s help, Rocky strives to regain the \u201ceye of the tiger\u201d before confronting Lang in a grueling rematch!<\/p>\n

The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Burgess Meredith, and Mr. T.<\/p>\n

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ROCKY IV (1985)<\/p>\n

Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) holds the world heavyweight boxing championship but faces a new challenger: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a 6’4″, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. Rocky prepares for a powerfully charged fight, in which he must defend not only himself but the honor of his country!<\/p>\n

Also included is Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago. Stallone masterfully reshapes Rocky IV in the ultimate director\u2019s cut!<\/p>\n

The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Brigitte Nielsen, and Dolph Lundgren.<\/p>\n

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BASICS<\/p>\n

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PRODUCT                                                                                           ERP<\/p>\n

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ROCKY I-IV 4K Knock Out Collection Ultra HD Blu-ray               $79.99<\/p>\n

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Includes:     ROCKY I<\/p>\n

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                    ROCKY II<\/p>\n

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                    ROCKY III<\/p>\n

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                    ROCKY IV & ROCKY IV: ROCKY VS DRAGO          <\/p>\n

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ROCKY<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French<\/p>\n

Run Time: 119 minutes<\/p>\n

Rating: PG<\/p>\n

Street Date: 2\/28\/23<\/p>\n

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ROCKY II<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French<\/p>\n

Run Time: 120 minutes<\/p>\n

Rating: PG<\/p>\n

Street Date: 2\/28\/23<\/p>\n

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ROCKY III<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French<\/p>\n

Run Time: 100 minutes<\/p>\n

Rating: PG<\/p>\n

Street Date: 2\/28\/23<\/p>\n

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ROCKY IV<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French<\/p>\n

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French<\/p>\n

Run Time: 91 minutes (Theatrical Version)<\/p>\n

Run Time: 93 minutes (Extended Version)<\/p>\n

Rating: PG<\/p>\n

Street Date: 2\/28\/23<\/p>\n

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THE CREDITS<\/p>\n

About MGM<\/p>\n

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world\u2019s deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network MGM+, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors.  In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms and interactive ventures and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment<\/p>\n

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels, and through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world\u2019s largest distributors of entertainment programming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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