{"id":310946,"date":"2025-08-02T03:43:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T03:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/310946\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T03:43:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T03:43:15","slug":"tromas-sgt-kabukiman-n-y-p-d-gets-a-4k-ultra-hd-upgrade-from-vinegar-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/310946\/","title":{"rendered":"Troma&#8217;s &#8216;Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D.&#8217; Gets a 4K Ultra HD Upgrade from Vinegar Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Vinegar Syndrome<\/strong> just kicked off the month with the reveal of their full <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VinegarSyndrome\/status\/1951314194134978940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August lineup<\/a>, and one of the highlights of the new wave is <strong>Troma\u2019s<\/strong> cult classic <strong>Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Available as a Standard Edition or a Limited Edition Slipcase Edition, the 1990 Troma film gets a 4K Ultra HD upgrade from Vinegar Syndrome, and it\u2019s now up for pre-order!<\/p>\n<p>The company previews, \u201cThis special limited edition 3-disc 4K UHD\/2 x Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Luke Insect and Johnny Ryan), includes a 40-page perfect bound book\u00a0and is limited to\u00a07,000\u00a0units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom Lloyd Kaufman &amp; Michael Herz, creators of The Toxic Avenger, comes a different kind of superhero. Mixing high-stakes action, spectacular car stunts, monstrous mutants, and Troma\u2019s signature style of madcap gore and hilarious hijinx, this outrageous late-night TV and video store classic features a who\u2019s who of cult stars.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVinegar Syndrome is proud to present this colorful live-action comic book on 4K UHD, newly restored from its 35mm camera negative and presented in its totally uncensored director\u2019s cut as well as its more commonly seen alternate PG-13 version, and featuring an abundance of both new and archival interviews and BTS material.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Special Features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD \/ Region Free Blu-ray x2<\/li>\n<li>4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range<\/li>\n<li>Newly scanned &amp; restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative<\/li>\n<li>Presented in both its uncensored R-rated director\u2019s cut (UHD and Blu-ray) and its PG-13 cut (Blu-ray only)<\/li>\n<li>Archival commentary track with co-writer \/ co-director Lloyd Kaufman<\/li>\n<li>Brand new commentary track with James Branscome and Nick Vance of the Cinematic Void Podcast<\/li>\n<li>\u201cA History Lesson on Kabukiman\u201d (26 min) \u2013 a brand new featurette with Lloyd Kaufman and film programmer Jesse Berberich<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTroma Olivier\u201d (18 min) \u2013 a brand new interview with actor Bill Weeden<\/li>\n<li>\u201cA Bond Girl, Troma Style\u201d (17 min) \u2013 a brand new interview with actress Shaler McClure Wright<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFrom Redneck Zombies to Tromaville\u201d (8 min) \u2013 a brand new interview with special effects coordinator Pericles Lewnes<\/li>\n<li>Archival Troma disc introduction with Lloyd Kaufman (6 min)<\/li>\n<li>Archival interview with lead actor Rick Gianasi (7 min)<\/li>\n<li>Archival select scene commentary with lead actor Rick Gianasi (10 min)<\/li>\n<li>Archival interview with Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz from The Dick Cavett Show in 1989 (24 min)<\/li>\n<li>Archival in-production sales reel from 1989 (9 min)<\/li>\n<li>Laserdisc intro (5 min)<\/li>\n<li>Troma Team video intros (6 min)<\/li>\n<li>VHS sales pitch promo (2 min)<\/li>\n<li>Multiple original trailers (10 min)<\/li>\n<li>40-page perfect-bound book featuring essays by Chris Shields, Austin Trunick, and Jesse Berberich<\/li>\n<li>Reversible sleeve artwork<\/li>\n<li>English SDH subtitles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWhen rookie New York City policeman Harry Griswold ends up in the middle of a shootout while attending an evening of kabuki theater, his attempt to save the life of a critically injured performer yields unintended consequences. The dying man bestows his supernatural powers onto Harry, thus rendering him \u201cThe Chosen One.\u201d Suddenly finding himself sprouting paper umbrellas and covered in face paint, the formerly clumsy cop is transformed into a crime-fighting superstar, with the help and training of Lotus, daughter of the deceased actor. But Harry\u2019s new gifts also come with a fresh calling as he learns that he alone has the power to defeat the ancient \u201cEvil One\u201d and foil his diabolical plans for bloodthirsty world domination.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vinegarsyndrome.com\/products\/sgt-kabukiman-n-y-p-d?variant=43010349989930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pre-order your copy from Vinegar Syndrome now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sgt. 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