The 2006 James Gunn film Slither comes to 4K in June

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Cover art for the movie 'Slither', featuring a monstrous creature with multiple tentacles and a grotesque facial expression, set against a dark background.
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The 2006 film “Slither“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 23rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. It starred Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker. The movie has received a 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive approved by Writer/Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. 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. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  
  • NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton  
  • NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad   
  • NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters  
  • NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler Bates  
  • “The Genesis Of Slither” – Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn  
  • “The Other MacReady” – Interview With Actor Gregg Henry  
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary With James Gunn  
  • Visual Effects Progressions  
  • Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion   
  • The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of Slither Featurette  
  • “Brewing The Blood” Featurette  
  • Bringing Slither’s Creatures To Life Featurette  
  • Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary  
  • Gag Reel  
  • “Who Is Bill Pardy?” Featurette  
  • Theatrical Trailer

Below, after the break, you can find the press release.

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The 2026 film The Bride! comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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A limited edition steelbook cover for the movie 'The Bride!' featuring a stylized image of a face with a dramatic gaze and artistic splashes of black. The title 'THE BRIDE!' is prominently displayed in bold orange letters.
Cover art for the movie 'The Bride' featuring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. The design includes a close-up of the two characters, with dramatic lighting and artistic makeup.
Blu-ray cover of the film 'The Bride!' featuring a close-up of two characters, one with a painted face and the other with a serious expression, highlighting the title and starring actors Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
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The 2026 film “The Bride!” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on May 19th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Maggie Gyllenhaal wrote and directed the motion picture. It stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

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 and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K and 4K SteelBook releases will each be a “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included. All three releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available to preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K SteelBook, 4K, and Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV. Below you can find a glimpse at the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, as well as its packaging and artwork for the discs.

Limited edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook package featuring two discs, with artistic cover designs and a prominent image of a character.
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Bonus material to be included with the releases is listed below.

  • Stitching Together The Bride! (8:15) Uncover the artistry behind The Bride! with exclusive footage and revealing interviews. From Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daring direction to the cast’s transformative performances, witness how this modern masterpiece was brought to life. 
  • Designing the Look (8:44) From first sketch to final transformation, explore how The Bride!’s unforgettable creatures took shape. With exclusive make-up tests, behind-the-scenes footage, and cast insights, discover the artistry that turned vision into cinematic legend. 
  • The Muse and the Reimagined Monster (8:02) In The Bride!, Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale embody the intertwined forces of creation and consequence. Guided by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s vision, their performances reveal how love, pain, and artistry can reanimate even the darkest myths. 
  • The Bride! Party (6:15) A bride is always the center of attention—especially this one. Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Julianne Hough, John Magaro, and Peter Sarsgaard reveal their deepest thoughts on The Bride, Frank, and the unforgettable film they all leapt to be in.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer and press release announcing the home video releases.

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The 1989 Ron Howard film Parenthood on 4K in May

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Cover art for the movie 'Parenthood' featuring Steve Martin, holding two children upside down with photos of other cast members in the background.
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The 1989 film “Parenthood“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Ron Howard co-wrote and directed the film, which starred Steve Martin. It co-starred Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Dennis Dugan, and Joaquin Phoenix. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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-100 disc.

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

  • Art Imitating Life
  • Family Reunion
  • Words and Music
  • And More!

Wes Craven’s film Scream 4 is coming to 4K in June

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Cover art for the movie 'Scream 4' featuring a cast of characters against a dark background with a ghost face mask and spooky lighting.
Steelbook case for the movie 'Scream 4', featuring the iconic Ghostface mask on the front and a quote 'Welcome Home, Sidney.' alongside a graphic of a sinister snowman. The inside displays two DVDs with the movie title.
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The 2011 sequel “Scream 4” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 9th via Lionsgate.

Wes Craven directed this fourth film in the horror franchise, written by Kevin Williamson. It starred Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Kristen Bell, Emma Roberts, Alison Brie, Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin, Anthony Anderson, and Marley Shelton.

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 and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart [in HD] included along with a digital copy.

NOTE: The 4K SteelBook will be available exclusively via Lionsgate Limited. The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. As mentioned earlier, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be an exclusive and available directly via Lionsgate Limited. First, below, you’ll see the extras that are exclusive to the Lionsgate Limited 4K SteelBook release. The bonus materials included with both 4K releases are listed below.

Lionsgate Limited Exclusive Extras:

  • The Meta of Scream
  • Rebooting the Franchise
  • Scream 4 Revisited
  • Ghostface Revealed
  • Wes Craven: The Maestro of Scream

Standard 4K and 4K SteelBook (non-exclusive) Extras:

  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Wes Craven and Cast Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, and Neve Campbell
  • The Making of Scream 4
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes (with Optional Audio Commentary)
  • Alternate Opening
  • Extended Ending
  • Gag Reel
  • EPKs: B-Roll
  • Soundbites
  • Junket Interviews
  • Trailers
  • TV Spot

George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead on 4K in June

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Cover art for George A. Romero's Day of the Dead Collector's Edition featuring a zombie holding a gun against a yellow background.
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The 1985 film “Day of the Dead“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a 4-Disc “Collector’s Edition” on June 16th via Scream Factory [Shout! Studios].

George A. Romero wrote and directed this modern-day horror classic. It starred Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy, Anthony Dileo Jr., Richard Liberty, Sherman Howard, and Gary Howard Klar.

The movie has been fully restored. In fact, it has received a 4K restoration for the interpositive. 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 Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 dual-channel Mono sound. An isolated score-and-sound-effects mix will also be available.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder at online retailer GRUV. The 4-disc Collector’s Edition will be a “combo pack” featuring its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with two additional Blu-ray Discs containing bonus material. The release will come in a rigid packaging and include two separate cases for the 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray and the bonus Blu-ray discs. Some other physical extras will be included, pictured below.

Collector's edition of 'Day of the Dead' featuring a rigid slipcase, new 4K restoration, and archival special features.

Those aforementioned extras are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray, Feature Film):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 2 (Blu-ray, Feature Film):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 3 (Blu-ray, Documentary):

  • “World’s End: The Legacy of Day of the Dead” – A Feature Length Documentary About The Making Of Day Of The Dead

Disc 4 (Blu-ray Special Features):

  • NEW Interview With Actor Lori Cardille
  • NEW Interview With Assistant to Tom Savini/Actor Greg Nicotero
  • NEW Interview With Composer And First Assistant Director John Harrison
  • NEW Interview With Founder Of The George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero
  • NEW Interview With Actor John Amplas
  • NEW Interview With 2nd Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson
  • NEW Interview With Filmmaker Tina Romero
  • NEW “Monster Mania: Restoring Day Of The Dead‘”
  • NEW “Stink of the Dead” – Featurette
  • Underground: A Look Into The Day Of The Dead Mines
  • Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Special Make-Up Effects Creator Tom Savini’s Archives
  • Wampum Mine Promotional Video
  • Photo Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • TV Spots

Further below, after the break, you can find the new official trailer and the press release announcement.

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The 1971 film Wake in Fright comes to 4K in June

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Movie poster for 'Wake in Fright' featuring prominent characters, with a dramatic background and a kangaroo silhouette at the bottom.
Movie poster for 'Wake in Fright' featuring Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, and Chips Rafferty, with a dramatic background and text at the bottom.
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The 1971 film “Wake in Fright” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition set(s) via Arrow Video on June 30th. The releases will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

Ted Kotcheff directed and co-wrote the screenplay adaptation, based on a novel of the same title. The movie starred Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, Al Thomas, Peter Whittle, Nancy Knudsen, and John Meillon.

The movie is presented “here in a definitive 4K restoration.” 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 lossless Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation and lossless Mono sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Arrow Video site or the MVD Shop. The physical extras are pictured below, along with the full list of bonus material further below.

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray box set of the film 'Wake in Fright,' featuring a disc, a booklet, and a colorful cover art.
  • Audio commentary by director Ted Kotcheff and editor Anthony Buckley
  • Audio commentary by Peter Galvin, author of The Making of Wake in Fright
  • Return to the ‘Yabba, a featurette tracking down the film’s Broken Hill locations
  • Take in Fright, an interview with director of photography Brian West
  • Sounds of the Outback, a previously unreleased interview with sound editors Keith Palmer and Eddy Joseph
  • The Cinema’s Great Squeaky Bald Git, an appreciation of actor Donald Pleasence by film historian Kim Newman
  • The Filmmaker and the Film Buff, a discussion between Philippe Mora and Paul Harris
  • Yer Mad, Ya Bastard!, an archive interview with director Ted Kotcheff
  • Not Quite Hollywood, an archive interview with actor Jack Thompson
  • Q&A with Ted Kotcheff from the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
  • Audio interview with Ted Kotcheff, conducted by Paul Harris
  • Audio interview with composer John Scott, conducted by music historian Daniel Schweiger
  • Alternate scenes from Outback
  • 2009 TV report on the rediscovery and restoration of Wake in Fright
  • Who Needs Art?, a 1971 TV segment with behind-the-scenes footage
  • Chips Rafferty obituary by Ken G. Hall
  • US theatrical trailer and TV spot
  • Foreign Visions of Local Stories, a trailer reel of Australian films helmed by overseas filmmakers
  • Image gallery
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jay Slater, Paul Lê and David Michael Brown plus archive materials
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jeff Marshall

The Mortal Kombat Kollection comes to 4K in June

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Cover art for Mortal Kombat Kollection featuring the iconic dragon emblem against a red and black background.
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The “Mortal Kombat Kollection” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on June 30th via Arrow Video. The releases will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

The “kollection” includes the movies “Mortal Kombat” (1995) and “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” (1997), each debuting on 4K UHD Blu-ray. Paul W.S. Anderson directed Mortal Kombat, which starred Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Trevor Goddard, and Talisa Soto. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was directed by John R. Leonetti. The second film starred Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, James Remar, Sandra Hess, Lynn ‘Red’ Williams, Brian Thompson, Irina Pantaeva, and Chris Conrad.

Each movie has received a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives. The director of each film approved the presentations. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio [for each film] with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc set will feature each movie on its own individual 4K disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video [US] and at the MVD Shop. The physical extras included with the set(s) are shown and listed below.

A collection of 'Mortal Kombat' films including 'Mortal Kombat: Kollection' and 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation', displayed with DVD cases, disks, and artwork.

Physical extras:

  • Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward and John Torrani
  • Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • Two double-sided foldout posters featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat (1995):

  • Brand new audio commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Cage Match, a newly filmed interview with actor Linden Ashby
  • Leveling Up, a newly filmed interview with cinematographer John R. Leonetti
  • Quarters to Millions, a newly filmed interview with producer Lawrence Kasanoff
  • The Heavyweight, a newly filmed interview with designer and suit performer Tom Woodruff
  • Mortal Kombat: A Journey Behind the Scenes featurette
  • On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Image gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat: Annihilation:

  • Brand new audio commentary with director John R. Leonetti moderated by filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat
  • Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • The Queen of the Night, a newly filmed interview with actor Musetta Vander
  • Techno, Taiko, Orcho, a newly filmed interview with composer George S. Clinton
  • The Man of a Thousand Deaths, a newly filmed interview with stunt performer J.J. Perry, who played Cyrax, Scorpion and Noob Saibot
  • On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

Fallout: Season Two comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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Cover art for 'Fallout' Season Two, featuring four characters standing on a rocky landscape with a dramatic storm in the background.
Cover art for 'Fallout' Season Two in 4K Ultra HD, featuring multiple characters against a post-apocalyptic backdrop.
Cover art for 'Fallout Season Two' Blu-ray featuring a desolate landscape with characters walking under a 'Welcome to New Vegas' sign.
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The Amazon MGM Studios “Fallout: The Complete Second Season” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on May 19th via Alliance Home Entertainment.

The show, based on the video game franchise of the same title, airs on Amazon Prime Video. It stars Aaron Moten, Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Johnny Pemberton, Justin Theroux, and Walton Goggins. The supporting cast includes Frances Turner, Annabel O’Hagan, Leslie Uggams, Jon Daly, Zach Cherry, and Dave Register.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p UHD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, in Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 3-disc set. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further below), 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. NOTE: The 4K SteelBook is an Amazon exclusive.

A collection of 'Fallout' media, including a steelbook case, art cards, and discs. The steelbook features a dramatic landscape with characters, and the interior image shows a Las Vegas city limit sign.
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The bonus material included with the releases is listed below.

  • Commentary: Inside Episode 8 – “The Strip” – with Aaron Moten and Kyle MacLachlan  
  • Welcome Back To The Wasteland – Featurette
  • New Vegas – Featurette
  • Fallout: Fake Talkshow – Hilarious interview with the cast
  • RobCo Animated Series shorts
  • Fallout: The Ghoul Log

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer. Also, I’ve included the official full announcement about the home video releases of the second season of this show.

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