The 1983 film Blue Thunder is coming to 4K in May

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Movie cover for 'Blue Thunder' featuring a helicopter flying over a city skyline, with the title prominently displayed.
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The 1983 crime drama “Blue Thunder“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition on May 5th via Arrow Video, distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

John Badham directed the movie, which featured a screenplay co-written by Dan O’Bannon and Don Jakoby. The film starred Roy Scheider, Daniel Stern, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, David Sheiner, Joe Santos, and Malcolm McDowell.

It has received a 4K restoration from the original negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (remix) surround and (original) 2.0 Stereo sound.

You can now preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition from Amazon. Also, you can preorder it directly via the Arrow Video website and MVD Shop. Below, you can get a glimpse at the packaging and physical extras included with this set.

Blu-ray box set of the movie 'Blue Thunder' featuring a helicopter on the cover, alongside a disc and a booklet.

The bonus materials and physical extras included with this limited edition set are listed below.

  • Archival audio commentary by director John Badham, editor Frank Morriss, and motion control supervisor Hoyt Yeatman
  • Flight Risk, a brand new interview with director John Badham
  • A Rollercoaster Ride, a brand new interview with actor Candy Clark
  • Catching Up, a brand new interview with actor Malcolm McDowell
  • Ride with the Angels: Making Blue Thunder, an archival three-part documentary from 2006
  • The Special: Building Blue Thunder, an archival featurette from 2006 on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter
  • Archival 1983 promotion featurette
  • Extended scene
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Skinner
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Dennis Capicik and original production notes

The 1981 Lawrence Kasdan film Body Heat comes to 4K

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Movie poster for 'Body Heat', featuring a vibrant design with warm colors, silhouettes of a man and woman, and a large yellow circle in the background.
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The 1981 erotic/psychological thriller “Body Heat“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on May 19th via The Criterion Collection.

Lawrence Kasdan wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, Mickey Rourke, J.A. Preston, Kim Zimmer, and Jane Hallaren.

The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, supervised by editor Carol Littleton and approved by director Lawrence Kasdan. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with uncompressed [LPCM] 2.0 stereo and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Linear PCM 2.0 stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus material set to be included with the release(s) is listed below.

  • NEW interview with Lawrence Kasdan
  • NEW conversation between Littleton and film historian Bobbie O’Steen
  • Archival programs featuring Kasdan; Littleton; actors William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Ted Danson; cinematographer Richard H. Kline; and composer John Barry
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailer
  • PLUS: An essay by author Megan Abbott
  • New cover by Michael Boland

Luc Besson’s 2025 Dracula comes to Blu-ray in May

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Blu-ray cover for the movie 'Dracula' featuring dramatic character illustrations, a dark castle backdrop, and a shadowy figure of Dracula.
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The 2025 adaptation of “Dracula“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 5th via Vertical Entertainment.

The film was directed and the screenplay adapted by Luc Besson. It stars Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu. The supporting cast includes Matilda De Angelis, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Ewens Abid, and Bertrand-Xavier Corbi.

The tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with 5.1 surround sound. NOTE: The back of the package (shown HERE) says it will be in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. However, this distributor has released titles in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 before, so it could be a typo. No bonus material will be included on this release.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Below, after the break, you can find the movie trailer.

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The 1996 film Sleepers is coming to 4K in April

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Cover art for the movie 'Sleepers' featuring actors Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, and Lucas Patric. The design highlights a dramatic urban setting with a focus on the characters' faces.
Cover of the 4K Ultra HD limited edition SteelBook for the movie 'Sleepers', featuring actor names Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, and Brad Pitt.
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The 1996 film “Sleepers” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 21st via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Barry Levinson directed the movie and wrote the screenplay, based on the book by Lorenzo Carcaterra. It starred Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, and Brad Pitt. Its supporting cast included Minnie Driver, Bruno Kirby, Vittorio Gassman, Ron Eldard, Terry Kinney, Jonathan Tucker, and the late Brad Renfro.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound in either the original theatrical or a director-approved remix. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is available for preorder at GRUV. The bonus materials included with the release(s) are listed below.

  • The Making of Sleepers: A Conversation with Barry Levinson
  • Sleepers: The Art of Casting with Barry Levinson

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on 4K and Blu-ray

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Cover art for HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Complete First Season', featuring two characters in medieval attire standing together, with a bustling market scene in the background.
Blu-ray cover for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Complete First Season' featuring two characters in medieval attire standing on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.
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The HBO original series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Complete First Season” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on June 16th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

The show, created by George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker, is a spin-off, or rather origin story, set before the events of the “Game of Thrones” series. It stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell. The supporting cast includes Daniel Ings, Danny Webb, Shaun Thomas, Finn Bennett, Daniel Monks, Sam Spruell, Bertie Carvel, and Cara Harris.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray have yet to be detailed, but I have put in a request to Warner for further details. Stay tuned for an update on that. The show will be presented in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio on both formats.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the releases are listed below.

  • 4K & Blu-ray Exclusives:
    • “Building A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
    • “Welcome to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” (Extended)
  • Additional Bonus Features:
    • “A Knight in the Making” web documentary series (Episodes 1-6)
    • “Ashford Meadow Set Tour with Dexter Sol Ansell”
    • “Inside the Episode” (Episodes 1-6)
    • Character Spotlights:
      • Meet Dunk
      • Meet Egg
    • Blooper Reel

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press announcement for the home video releases of the first season of the TV series.

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Moneyball celebrates 15th anniversary on 4K in April

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Cover art for the movie 'Moneyball' featuring Brad Pitt, with the 4K Ultra HD badge and a DVD disc beside it.
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The 2011 film “Moneyball” will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray debut on April 28th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Bennett Miller directed the film from a screenplay co-written by Aaron Sorkin. The movie was nominated for a total of six Academy Awards (Oscars), including “Best Picture.” It starred Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. The supporting cast included Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, and Brent Jennings.

The movie has received a 4K presentation approved by the director, Bennet Miller. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with SDR (standard dynamic range) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

NOTE: No form of HDR (high dynamic range) will be included with this release. This was most likely the director’s choice.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or elsewhere, but stay tuned for an update soon. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Blooper with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill
  • Moneyball: Playing the Game
  • Billy Beane: Re-Inventing the Game
  • Drafting the Team
  • Adapting Moneyball
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the press release for this release.

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The 2004 film Meet the Fockers comes to 4K in April

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Cover of the movie 'Meet the Fockers' featuring characters posed together, with prominent names of actors Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, and Barbra Streisand.
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The 2004 sequel “Meet the Fockers“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 14th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Jay Roach directed the movie. It starred Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson. This was the first sequel to the film “Meet the Parents” (2000), which is already available on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The 2-disc release will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, as well as a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Bloopers
  • Inside the Litter Box: Behind-the-Scenes with Jinx the Cat
  • The Manary Gland
  • Fockers’ Family Portrait
  • The Adventures of a Baby Wrangler
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Jay Roach and Editor/Co-Producer Jon Poll
  • … and more!

Brian De Palma film Hi, Mom! is coming to 4K in May

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Cover art for the film 'Hi, Mom!' featuring Robert De Niro, with vibrant yellow background and characters in a dramatic pose.
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The 1970 film “Hi, Mom!“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in Limited Edition on May 19th via Radiance Films, distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

Brian De Palma co-wrote and directed the movie, which starred Robert De Niro. It co-starred Charles Durning, Allen Garfield, Jennifer Salt, Paul Bartel, and Gerrit Graham.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and uncompressed Linear PCM Mono sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. This set will be a limited edition of just 5000 copies total.

You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray now via Amazon, DiabolikDVD, and MVD Shop. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, along with details about the limited edition’s physical extras.

  • Audio commentary by writer Travis Woods (2026)
  • Interview with critic Ellen E. Jones (2026)
  • Dionysus in ‘69 – an experimental theater production of Euripides’ ‘The Bacchae’, filmed by Brian de Palma (1970, 85 mins)
  • Archival interview with co-writer Charles Hirsch (2018)
  • Trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters
  • Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Matt Zoller Seitz
  • Limited edition of 5000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
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