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New Blu-ray Releases for April 16th, 2019

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Justin Sluss

The following new titles will be released April 16th, 2019 on Blu-ray Disc:

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View the full list below with Amazon links.

Blu-ray Disc News

“Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” on Blu-ray in June

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Justin Sluss

The 2005 Aardman stop-motion animated film “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 4th via Universal (distributing for DreamWorks Animation). This news comes via an early alert to numerous retailers. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The Blu-ray is now available for pre-order over at Amazon. The release will include a digital copy of the film. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

Cracking Commentary
Deleted Scenes
How Wallace & Gromit Went to Hollywood
Behind the Scenes of The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
A Day in the Life of Aardman
How to Build a Bunny
Stage Fright

Blu-ray Disc News

Space: 1999 – The Complete Series on Blu-ray in July

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Justin Sluss

Shout! Factory has just officially announced plans to bring the 1970s Sci-Fi TV show “Space: 1999 – The Complete Series“ to Blu-ray Disc on July 16th. The show ran from 1975 through 1977 starring Martin Landau and Barbara Bain. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed but it is known this will be a limited edition box set. The box set ordered directly from Shout! Factory’s store will include a collectible snowglobe (detailed further below and pictured below). NOTE: The snowglobe will NOT be included with the version available at retailers.

Bonus materials will get their very own disc and are currently in the process of being finished, so they haven’t been announced yet. All 48 episodes of the show will be included in high definition (HD).

UPDATE: The Blu-ray set is now available for pre-order over at Amazon and Best Buy. Again, no snowglobe will be included with that version. It’ll look like this.

You can also find it listed for pre-order over at Shout! Factory‘s store. Below, after the break, is the press release announcing this upcoming box set. Stay tuned for more details as we learn them.

Blu-ray Disc News

“Fast & Furious” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray in June

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Justin Sluss

The 2009 sequel “Fast & Furious“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 11th, via Universal, according to an early alert to retailers. The film, directed by Justin Lin, featured a cast of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, Laz Alonso, Gal Gadot, Jack Conley, Shea Whigham, and Sung Kang. Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and DTS:X sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc and a digital copy of the film included. The 4K is now available to pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release (on the original Blu-ray) are listed below.

Original Short Film: Los Bandoleros
Paul Walker and Director Justin Lin Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Details
Under the Hood: Muscle Cars and Imports
Getting the Gang Back Together
Driving School with Vin Diesel
Shooting the Big Rig Heist
Races and Chases
High Octane Action: The Stunts
Gag Reel
Feature Audio Commentary with Director Justin Lin [also on the 4K disc]
… And More!

4K UHD Blu-ray News

“Fast Five” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray in June

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Justin Sluss

The 2011 sequel “Fast Five“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 11th, via Universal, according to an early alert to retailers. The film, directed by Justin Lin, featured a cast of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordanna Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Matt Schulze, Sung Kang, and Gal Gadot. Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and DTS:X sound. The release will include both the extended and theatrical cuts of the film and will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc and a digital copy of the film included. The title on 4K is now available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release (on the original Blu-ray) are listed below.