Rocky: The Knockout Collection [4K Ultra HD] [Rocky: 1976 Rocky II: 1979 Rocky III: 1982 Rocky IV: 1985] [2023] [Region Free]

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Adam Jahnke and yours truly have taken a look at John Sturges’ classic Western, The Magnificent Seven (1960), coming soon on 4K Ultra HD from Shout!

These images have been out for a little while now, as I understand it the release date is Feb 14th on these, no words on extra's if there are even going to be any.And we expect that wide-release Amaray editions will be available via other retailers on those dates.

And once again, let me just say that I’m very glad to have all of you as readers of The Digital Bits. The Italian Stallion goes the distance on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time in the new 4-film five-disc Rocky: The Knockout Collection- which must be a KO By Split Decision Collection since it’s missing the last two films and a lot of bonus features. So if you’re really after all of the bonus features for the films, that’ll probably be the better way to go - provided the myriad of disc issues is fixed soon.From the Best Picture-winning first tilm through five sequels, a re-edit of the fourth film, and three spin-off films, Stallone’s Italian Stallion pugilist hero has inspired movie-goers for generations.

However, during an exhibition match, Rocky’s friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). WCG and Dolby Vision give a depth to the colouring, Rocky was shot with a very low budget, but cinematographer James Crabe gets some gorgeous looking shots using natural light which really show up well, check out the sunset shots, how beautiful the oranges are, while primaries are bold and vivid; Creed’s pre-bout clothing with the reds and blues. Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers.Hopefully it gets a good remaster, Warner has at least delivered some good UHD releases lately it seems. Digitally there are no compression issues and the original source is pretty good, softness from the filming style remains, as does the organic film grain, which does become quite heavy at times, usually in darker scenes, and there are still instances of damage (white specks and pops) but nothing that really draws the eye too much. It’s not softness that can be compensated with a volume shift, dialog, music cues, or sound effects simply sound lower than before and just not quite natural. Bonus Materials include a Blu-ray Disc with special features from Rocky and the extended behind-the-scenes documentary “The Making of Rocky vs.