New on 4K Ultra HD: NEW YORK, NEW YORK (1977) Starring Liza Minnelli & Robert De Niro

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Product Description: Directed by Martin Scorsese, New York, New York is a bold and stylized musical drama set in the euphoric aftermath of World War II, blending classic Hollywood spectacle with modern emotional realism. The film follows the volatile relationship between Jimmy Doyle, a fiercely independent jazz saxophonist played by Robert De Niro, and Francine Evans, an ambitious and immensely talented singer portrayed by Liza Minnelli.

Against the vibrant, meticulously recreated backdrop of 1940s New York, the two artists rise through the competitive world of show business, navigating the intoxicating highs of success and the painful strains of personal ambition. Their romance is marked by intense chemistry as well as deep conflict, with clashing personalities and creative differences threatening to unravel both their relationship and their careers.

Scorsese's approach pays homage to the grand tradition of MGM musicals while subverting expectations through a more grounded and psychologically complex narrative. Lavish musical sequences are juxtaposed with raw, improvisational performances, resulting in a film that is both a love letter to classic cinema and a meditation on the cost of artistic pursuit. The iconic title song, later popularized by Frank Sinatra, remains one of the most enduring musical standards associated with the film.

This collector's edition presents the expanded cut of New York, New York newly restored from a 16-bit 4K scan of the original camera negative, showcased in 2160p Ultra HD with HDR in its original 1.66:1 aspect ratio. The release features both DTS-HD 5.1 surround and LPCM 2.0 stereo audio options, along with optional English subtitles.

The extensive bonus material includes an introduction by Martin Scorsese and a full-length audio commentary with Scorsese and critic Carrie Rickey. The accompanying Blu-ray disc offers the international version of the film, along with in-depth documentaries such as The New York, New York Stories (Parts One and Two), a featurette focusing on Liza Minnelli's performance, alternate takes and deleted scenes, and a cinematography-focused commentary by László Kovács. Additional materials include a photo gallery, theatrical teaser and trailer, and reversible artwork, making this a definitive edition of one of Scorsese's most ambitious and visually distinctive works.

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New on Blu-ray: A MATTER OF TIME (1976) Starring Liza Minnelli, Ingrid Bergman & Charles Boyer

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Product Description: In this enchanting and romantic tale, a simple chambermaid befriends the Contessa Sanziani, a woman whose stunning beauty once made her the most sought-after woman in all of Europe, and lives out her fantasies through the older woman's memories.

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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY - DVD & Blu-ray Release Of Bruce David Klein's Liza Minnelli Documentary

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Product Description: This star studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland— as she confronts a range of personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. Over these years, Liza seeks out extraordinary mentors: Kay Thompson, Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston, and Bob Fosse. With insightful participation from a coterie of colleagues such as Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Joel Grey and the late Chita Rivera, along with the revelatory participation by the star herself, the film illuminates the contradiction of Liza Minnelli: her privilege and struggle, strength and vulnerability, unreal expectations and towering talent – the friction of which fueled her stunning rise, resilience and her enduring place as one of the greatest, most original performers in the history of entertainment.

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New on Blu-ray: RENT-A-COP (1987) Starring Burt Reynolds and Liza Minnelli

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Product Description: Screen legends Burt Reynolds (Hustle, Heat) and Liza Minnelli (Cabaret, Arthur) team up in the high-voltage action-comedy Rent-a-Cop. He’s a hardbitten detective who’s seen it all. She’s a high-class hooker who’s done it all. When a hotel drug bust goes deadly wrong, circumstances throw them together to track down a ruthless cop-killer—before he gets them first. Tension mounts as Minelli finds herself pursued through the seamy twilight world of Chicago’s backstreets and Reynolds finds himself battling against a man for whom killing is an art form. Building up to a breathtaking climax, the gags move as fast as the bullets as Minelli and Reynolds pitch themselves against almost insurmountable odds. Directed by Jerry London (Killdozer, Shōgun) and featuring the fully loaded cast of James Remar (48 Hrs.), Richard Masur (Shoot to Kill), Bernie Casey (Sharky’s Machine), Robby Benson (Walk Proud), John P. Ryan (Runaway Train), Michael Rooker (Cliffhanger) and music icon Dionne Warwick.

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New on Blu-ray: CABARET (1972) - Warner Archive Reissue

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Product Description: Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome to Cabaret. Inside the Kit Kat Klub of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) and an impish emcee (Joel Grey) sound the call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force. Boasting a score by the legendary songwriting partnership of John Kander and Fred Ebb, Cabaret won eight Oscars, including awards for Minnelli, Grey and director Bob Fosse, who shaped a triumph of style and substance. Come to this cabaret, old chum. You’ll never want to leave.

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