Paramount to Reissue Select Miramax Titles on Blu-ray (UPDATED)
HomeParamount to Reissue Select Miramax Titles on Blu-ray (UPDATED)
Posted June 8, 2021 05:41 PM by Webmaster
Paramount Home Media Distribution will reissue on Blu-ray a number of Miramax titles. Amongst them are: Mimic (1997), Reindeer Games (2000), Venom (2005), and Cold Mountain (2003). All titles will be available for purchase on July 27.
The upcoming reissues will retain all legacy bonus features found on the previous Blu-ray releases of these titles produced by Lionsgate Films.
Mimic
Synopsis: In this extended cut of the chilling creature feature, Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) brings a new vision to the terrifying modern cult classic. Starring Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino (Hollywood), Charles S. Dutton (Legion), and Josh Brolin (Sicario), this electrifying thriller brings the epic battle between man and nature to life when a team of scientists discover a glitch in their miracle cure. With the power to mimic and destroy its every predator and the threat of an entire city's destruction, their creation has taken on a horrifying life of its own. The ever growing weight of extinction on their shoulders forces the team to take matters into their own hands in this stylish hit that delivers heart pounding thrills from beginning to end.
Reindeer Games: Director's Cut
Synopsis: Ben Affleck (Gone Girl), Charlize Theron (Mad Max), and Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump) star in an off-beat, action-packed crime thriller from director John Frankenheimer. After six years in jail, and just one week before Christmas, Rudy (Affleck) and his cellmate, Nick, are set to be paroled. But when Nick's killed in a prison riot, Rudy assumes his identity and looks up Ashley (Theron), a mysterious woman Nick wrote to, but never met. The lie turns deadly when Rudy becomes entangled in a daring casino robbery led by Ashley's brother (Sinise). All bets are off as Rudy fights for his life in this explosive drama full of unexpected twists and turns.
54: Director's Cut
Synopsis: Restored to the director's original vision, 54 returns in this steamier, sexier cut. At the height of Disco fever, the hottest nightspot was New York City's Studio 54. When the mastermind behind it all plucks a young man from a sea of faces clamoring to get inside, the result is a front-row ticket to the most legendary party on the planet. Featuring an all-star cast including Neve Campbell (Scream), Salma Hayek (Like a Boss), Ryan Phillippe (Crash), and Mike Myers (Austin Powers), 54 is a provocative and unforgettable look at the spectacular rise and fall of a decadent empire to the beat of a hit dance soundtrack.
Chocolat
Synopsis: Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp star in the "delicious" (Good Morning America) romantic comedy that swept audiences off their feet and earned five Oscar® nominations* including Best Picture. When Vianne (Binoche) arrives into a sleepy, old-fashioned French village and opens a chocolate shop, she sends the townspeople into a flutter with her uniquely gifted treats. Before long the straitlaced villagers find themselves abandoning their reservations and succumbing to their deepest desires! But when the handsome stranger Roux (Depp) breezes into town, Vianne discovers that she too is susceptible to the charms of love in this delectably sweet romance.
40 Days and 40 Nights
Synopsis: On the heels of a disastrous breakup and a string of unfulfilling romantic conquests, Matt Sullivan (Josh Hartnett, "Penny Dreadful") yearns to become a better, more complete person and makes a vow of no sex whatsoever for 40 days and 40 nights. With everyone betting he won't finish and a seductive new girl in his life (Shannyn Sossamon, A Knights Tale) Matt is put to the ultimate test in this fun, fresh and wildly entertaining sexy comedy!
Cold Mountain
Synopsis: In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby (Renée Zellweger), a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.
City of God
Synopsis: In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket (Phellipe Haagensen) is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood. José "Zé" Pequeno (Douglas Silva) is an ambitious drug dealer who uses Rocket and his photos as a way to increase his fame as a turf war erupts with his rival, "Knockout Ned" (Leandro Firmino da Hora). The film was shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods.
Venom
Synopsis: Venom is a fright-filled voodoo thriller set deep in the eerie swamps of southern Louisiana – Agnes Bruckner (Murder By Numbers), Jonathan Jackson (Nashville) and Meagan Good (Think Like a Man) are a group of teenagers trying to uncover the truth behind a friend's mysterious death. What they find is an evil force more deadly than anyone could have imagined when they meet Mr. Jangles, a madman who is possessed by thirteen unlucky souls killed by a voodoo priestess, and who now spends his time hunting for revenge. Now they are the ones running for their lives in this thrilling edge-of-your-seat "voodoo romp in the swamp" (Los Angeles Times)!
Equilibrium
Synopsis: Delivering awesome high-tech action, Christian Bale (The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Taye Diggs (Empire) star in this thrilling look at a future where the only crime is being human. In an attempt to end wars and maintain peace, mankind has outlawed the things that trigger emotion—literature, music, and art. To uphold the law, a special breed of police is assigned to eliminate all transgressors. But when the top enforcer (Bale) misses a dose of an emotion-blocking drug, he begins to realize that things are not as they seem. Also starring Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings franchise) and Emily Watson (War Horse ).
Clerks
Synopsis: This legendary indie film launched the career of Kevin Smith and won over both critics and audiences with its raw energy, outrageous comedy and a hip soundtrack. Taking place over one wild day in the life of a pair of overworked counter jockeys, Clerks features razor-sharp wit and provides a nonstop parade of unpredictable shoppers, including the debut of pop-culture icons Jay and Silent Bob.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Synopsis: Packed with stars including Ben Affleck (Good Will Hunting), Chris Rock (Nurse Betty), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), Jason Lee (Almost Famous) and more, this wildly irreverent comedy is actor/director Kevin Smith's hilarious finale to the adventures of Jay and Silent Bob that began in Clerks and ran through Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Dogma! When best buddies Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) discover that a major motion picture is being based on their likenesses, they head for Hollywood to claim the big movie money they deserve. But when the dopey duo learn that they've been cut out of the cash, they set out to sabotage the flick at all costs! Featuring a host of celebrity cameos set to a hot hit soundtrack, Jay and Silent Bob's raucous cross-country road trip is a crash course in the rules of the road with a nonstop assortment of outrageous characters that will have you laughing out loud!
The Cider House Rules
Synopsis: Honored with two Academy Awards®* and based on John Irving's best-selling American classic, The Cider House Rules tells a compelling and heartwarming story about how far a young man must travel to find where he truly belongs. Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire, The Great Gatsby) has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of an orphanage. Though trained by the owner Dr. Larch (Oscar®-winner* Michael Caine, Hannah and Her Sisters) to be his successor, Homer nonetheless feels the need to strike out on his own and experience the world outside. His rebellion leads him to take up work at an apple orchard where he falls for the beautifully complex Candy (Oscar®-winner** Charlize Theron, Mad Max: Fury Road), and is forced to learn powerful lessons about life, love and a true meaning of family.
Albino Alligator
Synopsis: Dova (Matt Dillon, Takers), Milo (Gary Sinise, TV's "CSI: New York"), and Law (William Fichtner, Date Night) are small-time crooks who are in way over their heads. When a holdup goes terribly wrong, the robbers flee to a local bar, desperately taking everyone inside hostage. With nowhere to run and time running out, it's a deadly situation where every second counts. Also starring Faye Dunaway, Viggo Mortensen, and Skeet Ulrich—unexpected twists and turns lead to an incredibly explosive climax in this must-see thriller.
Marvin's Room
Synopsis: Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood) gives an electrifying performance as the criminally rebellious son in this funny and stirring tale of one family's humor and heartache. Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee (Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins) left home and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Diane Keaton, Book Club) to care for their father, Marvin. But now Lee is returning with her teenage son (DiCaprio), for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down. Also starring Robert De Niro (Silver Linings Playbook), this stirring and emotional story proves that people you know the least may be the ones you need the most.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Synopsis: Academy Award® winner* George Clooney (Up in the Air) stars alongside Julia Roberts (Ocean's Eleven), Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile) and Drew Barrymore (Charlie's Angels) in his directorial debut based on game show host Chuck Barris's cult autobiography that poses an irresistible question: what would happen if a wildly successful TV producer was also a top-secret CIA assassin? While a maverick creator of America's favorite game shows gains notoriety for his smash television hits, he gets drawn into the shadowy world of the CIA leading a double life that begins to spiral out of control! This entertaining hit delivers comedy to keep you laughing and intrigue to keep you guessing.
Strictly Ballroom
Synopsis: From director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!) comes the hit hilarious romantic comedy that will leave you singing, laughing and cheering for more. It's the magical story of a championship ballroom dancer who will stop at nothing, even if it means rewriting the rules. With a fantastic soundtrack and incredible dance sequences, it's a feel-good film that will dance straight into your heart.
Madonna: Truth or Dare
Synopsis: America's Queen of Pop opens up to critics and fans alike in this tantalizing documentary that chronicles her unforgettable "Blonde Ambition" tour. Madonna is revealed entirely, onstage and off, as den mother to her family of dancers, sex goddess to her millions of fans, businesswoman, singer and dancer. Join the iconic trailblazer and experience an intimate backstage look – from her hotel room to her dressing room, and from her stage show to her boudoir. Here is Madonna – outrageous, hilarious, uninhibited – and the pioneer of the music documentary genre that has influenced musicians and artists for generations to come.
The Grifters
Synopsis: Academy Award® winner Anjelica Huston (Addams Family), John Cusack (High Fidelity), and Annette Bening (American Beauty) star in this Oscar®-nominated hit where seduction and betrayal could lead to murder. When small-time cheat Roy Dillon (Cusack) winds up in the hospital following an unsuccessful scam, it sets off a confrontation between his estranged mother Lilly (Huston) and sexy girlfriend Myra (Bening). Both ruthless con artists playing the game in a league far above Roy, Lilly and Myra are always looking for their next victim. The question soon becomes who's conning who as Roy finds himself caught in a complicated web of passion and mistrust.
The upcoming reissues will retain all legacy bonus features found on the previous Blu-ray releases of these titles produced by Lionsgate Films.
Mimic
Synopsis: In this extended cut of the chilling creature feature, Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) brings a new vision to the terrifying modern cult classic. Starring Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino (Hollywood), Charles S. Dutton (Legion), and Josh Brolin (Sicario), this electrifying thriller brings the epic battle between man and nature to life when a team of scientists discover a glitch in their miracle cure. With the power to mimic and destroy its every predator and the threat of an entire city's destruction, their creation has taken on a horrifying life of its own. The ever growing weight of extinction on their shoulders forces the team to take matters into their own hands in this stylish hit that delivers heart pounding thrills from beginning to end.
Reindeer Games: Director's Cut
Synopsis: Ben Affleck (Gone Girl), Charlize Theron (Mad Max), and Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump) star in an off-beat, action-packed crime thriller from director John Frankenheimer. After six years in jail, and just one week before Christmas, Rudy (Affleck) and his cellmate, Nick, are set to be paroled. But when Nick's killed in a prison riot, Rudy assumes his identity and looks up Ashley (Theron), a mysterious woman Nick wrote to, but never met. The lie turns deadly when Rudy becomes entangled in a daring casino robbery led by Ashley's brother (Sinise). All bets are off as Rudy fights for his life in this explosive drama full of unexpected twists and turns.
54: Director's Cut
Synopsis: Restored to the director's original vision, 54 returns in this steamier, sexier cut. At the height of Disco fever, the hottest nightspot was New York City's Studio 54. When the mastermind behind it all plucks a young man from a sea of faces clamoring to get inside, the result is a front-row ticket to the most legendary party on the planet. Featuring an all-star cast including Neve Campbell (Scream), Salma Hayek (Like a Boss), Ryan Phillippe (Crash), and Mike Myers (Austin Powers), 54 is a provocative and unforgettable look at the spectacular rise and fall of a decadent empire to the beat of a hit dance soundtrack.
Chocolat
Synopsis: Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp star in the "delicious" (Good Morning America) romantic comedy that swept audiences off their feet and earned five Oscar® nominations* including Best Picture. When Vianne (Binoche) arrives into a sleepy, old-fashioned French village and opens a chocolate shop, she sends the townspeople into a flutter with her uniquely gifted treats. Before long the straitlaced villagers find themselves abandoning their reservations and succumbing to their deepest desires! But when the handsome stranger Roux (Depp) breezes into town, Vianne discovers that she too is susceptible to the charms of love in this delectably sweet romance.
40 Days and 40 Nights
Synopsis: On the heels of a disastrous breakup and a string of unfulfilling romantic conquests, Matt Sullivan (Josh Hartnett, "Penny Dreadful") yearns to become a better, more complete person and makes a vow of no sex whatsoever for 40 days and 40 nights. With everyone betting he won't finish and a seductive new girl in his life (Shannyn Sossamon, A Knights Tale) Matt is put to the ultimate test in this fun, fresh and wildly entertaining sexy comedy!
Cold Mountain
Synopsis: In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby (Renée Zellweger), a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.
City of God
Synopsis: In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket (Phellipe Haagensen) is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood. José "Zé" Pequeno (Douglas Silva) is an ambitious drug dealer who uses Rocket and his photos as a way to increase his fame as a turf war erupts with his rival, "Knockout Ned" (Leandro Firmino da Hora). The film was shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods.
Venom
Synopsis: Venom is a fright-filled voodoo thriller set deep in the eerie swamps of southern Louisiana – Agnes Bruckner (Murder By Numbers), Jonathan Jackson (Nashville) and Meagan Good (Think Like a Man) are a group of teenagers trying to uncover the truth behind a friend's mysterious death. What they find is an evil force more deadly than anyone could have imagined when they meet Mr. Jangles, a madman who is possessed by thirteen unlucky souls killed by a voodoo priestess, and who now spends his time hunting for revenge. Now they are the ones running for their lives in this thrilling edge-of-your-seat "voodoo romp in the swamp" (Los Angeles Times)!
Equilibrium
Synopsis: Delivering awesome high-tech action, Christian Bale (The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Taye Diggs (Empire) star in this thrilling look at a future where the only crime is being human. In an attempt to end wars and maintain peace, mankind has outlawed the things that trigger emotion—literature, music, and art. To uphold the law, a special breed of police is assigned to eliminate all transgressors. But when the top enforcer (Bale) misses a dose of an emotion-blocking drug, he begins to realize that things are not as they seem. Also starring Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings franchise) and Emily Watson (War Horse ).
Clerks
Synopsis: This legendary indie film launched the career of Kevin Smith and won over both critics and audiences with its raw energy, outrageous comedy and a hip soundtrack. Taking place over one wild day in the life of a pair of overworked counter jockeys, Clerks features razor-sharp wit and provides a nonstop parade of unpredictable shoppers, including the debut of pop-culture icons Jay and Silent Bob.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Synopsis: Packed with stars including Ben Affleck (Good Will Hunting), Chris Rock (Nurse Betty), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), Jason Lee (Almost Famous) and more, this wildly irreverent comedy is actor/director Kevin Smith's hilarious finale to the adventures of Jay and Silent Bob that began in Clerks and ran through Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Dogma! When best buddies Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) discover that a major motion picture is being based on their likenesses, they head for Hollywood to claim the big movie money they deserve. But when the dopey duo learn that they've been cut out of the cash, they set out to sabotage the flick at all costs! Featuring a host of celebrity cameos set to a hot hit soundtrack, Jay and Silent Bob's raucous cross-country road trip is a crash course in the rules of the road with a nonstop assortment of outrageous characters that will have you laughing out loud!
The Cider House Rules
Synopsis: Honored with two Academy Awards®* and based on John Irving's best-selling American classic, The Cider House Rules tells a compelling and heartwarming story about how far a young man must travel to find where he truly belongs. Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire, The Great Gatsby) has lived nearly his entire life within the walls of an orphanage. Though trained by the owner Dr. Larch (Oscar®-winner* Michael Caine, Hannah and Her Sisters) to be his successor, Homer nonetheless feels the need to strike out on his own and experience the world outside. His rebellion leads him to take up work at an apple orchard where he falls for the beautifully complex Candy (Oscar®-winner** Charlize Theron, Mad Max: Fury Road), and is forced to learn powerful lessons about life, love and a true meaning of family.
Albino Alligator
Synopsis: Dova (Matt Dillon, Takers), Milo (Gary Sinise, TV's "CSI: New York"), and Law (William Fichtner, Date Night) are small-time crooks who are in way over their heads. When a holdup goes terribly wrong, the robbers flee to a local bar, desperately taking everyone inside hostage. With nowhere to run and time running out, it's a deadly situation where every second counts. Also starring Faye Dunaway, Viggo Mortensen, and Skeet Ulrich—unexpected twists and turns lead to an incredibly explosive climax in this must-see thriller.
Marvin's Room
Synopsis: Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood) gives an electrifying performance as the criminally rebellious son in this funny and stirring tale of one family's humor and heartache. Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee (Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins) left home and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Diane Keaton, Book Club) to care for their father, Marvin. But now Lee is returning with her teenage son (DiCaprio), for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down. Also starring Robert De Niro (Silver Linings Playbook), this stirring and emotional story proves that people you know the least may be the ones you need the most.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Synopsis: Academy Award® winner* George Clooney (Up in the Air) stars alongside Julia Roberts (Ocean's Eleven), Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile) and Drew Barrymore (Charlie's Angels) in his directorial debut based on game show host Chuck Barris's cult autobiography that poses an irresistible question: what would happen if a wildly successful TV producer was also a top-secret CIA assassin? While a maverick creator of America's favorite game shows gains notoriety for his smash television hits, he gets drawn into the shadowy world of the CIA leading a double life that begins to spiral out of control! This entertaining hit delivers comedy to keep you laughing and intrigue to keep you guessing.
Strictly Ballroom
Synopsis: From director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!) comes the hit hilarious romantic comedy that will leave you singing, laughing and cheering for more. It's the magical story of a championship ballroom dancer who will stop at nothing, even if it means rewriting the rules. With a fantastic soundtrack and incredible dance sequences, it's a feel-good film that will dance straight into your heart.
Madonna: Truth or Dare
Synopsis: America's Queen of Pop opens up to critics and fans alike in this tantalizing documentary that chronicles her unforgettable "Blonde Ambition" tour. Madonna is revealed entirely, onstage and off, as den mother to her family of dancers, sex goddess to her millions of fans, businesswoman, singer and dancer. Join the iconic trailblazer and experience an intimate backstage look – from her hotel room to her dressing room, and from her stage show to her boudoir. Here is Madonna – outrageous, hilarious, uninhibited – and the pioneer of the music documentary genre that has influenced musicians and artists for generations to come.
The Grifters
Synopsis: Academy Award® winner Anjelica Huston (Addams Family), John Cusack (High Fidelity), and Annette Bening (American Beauty) star in this Oscar®-nominated hit where seduction and betrayal could lead to murder. When small-time cheat Roy Dillon (Cusack) winds up in the hospital following an unsuccessful scam, it sets off a confrontation between his estranged mother Lilly (Huston) and sexy girlfriend Myra (Bening). Both ruthless con artists playing the game in a league far above Roy, Lilly and Myra are always looking for their next victim. The question soon becomes who's conning who as Roy finds himself caught in a complicated web of passion and mistrust.
