The Masks, Jim Carrey‘s unconventional superhero movie from 1994, is getting a brand new bodily launch that’ll have you ever popping your eyes out identical to Stanley Ipkiss when he noticed Tina Carlyle singing on the Coco Bongo. The hit movie, which was impressed by the Darkish Horse comedian e-book sequence of the identical title, is getting the 4K therapy, and is ready to be launched on November 11. The disc set, together with the 4K and Blu-ray, can already be pre-ordered on Amazon for the hefty worth of $59.95.
The cartoonish crime fighter’s 4K launch comes courtesy of Arrow Video (therefore the excessive price ticket) and their ongoing curation of traditional titles. Per ComicBook.com, the disc set will function “Authentic DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio, lossless stereo audio and a model new Dolby Atmos combine.” The collectible field set will embody a fold-out poster, artcards, and an illustrated booklet.
This new launch has been authorised by director Chuck Russell, who oversaw the restoration and 4K scan of the unique movie detrimental. These acquainted with Arrow’s line of 4K releases ought to know that their restoration course of is taken into account probably the greatest within the bodily media trade.
The 4K set will embody the same old materials usually featured in these kind of releases. Archival documentaries and featurettes are a part of the bonus options, however Arrow has made positive to incorporate new materials as nicely. Sadly, the brand new bonus options haven’t got freshly filmed interviews with unique stars Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz, however nonetheless supply priceless perception for followers. The brand new content material contains the next:
The Man Behind the Masks, a newly filmed interview with Chuck Russell
From Strip to Display, a newly filmed interview with Mike Richardson, Mike Werb and Mark Verheiden
Inexperienced Faces Blue Screens, a newly filmed interview with visible results supervisor Scott Squires
Sssssssplicin’!, a newly filmed interview with editor Arthur Coburn
Ask Peggy, a newly filmed interview with actor Amy Yasbeck
Toeing the Conga Line, a newly filmed interview with choreographer Jerry Evans that includes never-before-seen rehearsal footage
Terriermania, a brand new video essay by critic Elizabeth Purchell on canine sidekick Milo
Might 1994’s ‘The Masks’ Obtain a Sequel Any Time Quickly?
Jim Carrey’s The Masks stays a kind of uncommon ’90s movies that blew up the field workplace however by no means acquired a correct sequel. Certain, Son of the Masks technically counts, although it was (extraordinarily) poorly acquired. In lately of continually recycled IP, we’re guessing producers may need to strive it once more with one other sequel — particularly one starring the unique forged.
Carrey is open to returning, as is Diaz, which suggests The Masks 2 might occur sooner or later, with its unique leads reprising their characters and giving Stanley Ipkiss one other shot at combating crime. Russell has additionally shared his solely situation for a franchise return, and it is nothing that’d be notably tough to fulfill.
At this level, it appears it is solely a matter of dialog and agreements. Carrey might use a serious Hollywood comeback (exterior the Sonic franchise), whereas Diaz tried her personal earlier this yr alongside Jamie Foxx within the Netflix motion thriller Again in Motion, with combined outcomes. The Masks 2 would absolutely be an costly mission, however with its robust cult following, the studio ought to nonetheless see greenback indicators.
The Masks
- Launch Date
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July 29, 1994
- Runtime
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101 minutes
- Writers
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Mike Werb
