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Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure on 4K this December

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The 1985 film “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on December 16th via The Criterion Collection. Tim Burton directed the film, which was co-written by the late Phil Hartman. It starred Paul Ruebens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Louise Salinger, and Judd Omen.

The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Tim Burton. The tech specs 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio featuring DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon as well as directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Audio commentary by Burton and actor-cowriter Paul Reubens
  • Audio commentary by composer Danny Elfman (over a music-only soundtrack to the film)
  • New interview with Burton and actor-filmmaker Richard Ayoade
  • New interviews with cowriter Michael Varhol, editor Billy Weber, production designer David L. Snyder, and producer Richard Abramson, conducted by critic Mark Olsen
  • Interview with Reubens from Hollywood’s Master Storytellers (2005)
  • Excerpts from the fortieth anniversary screening of the film presented by Nostalgic Nebula and hosted by comedian Dana Gould
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by radio and podcast host Jesse Thorn
  • New cover by Luigi Olivadoti

The Fantastic Four: First Steps on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 film “The Fantastic 4: First Steps” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on October 14th via Marvel Studios / Disney. Matt Shakman directed this Marvel Cinematic Universe [“MCU”] movie. It stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, Natasha Lyonne, and Paul Walter Hauser. It’s worth noting that the movie is currently “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update when they [Amazon] decide to add a listing for the standard 4K. In the meantime, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart.

Retailer exclusives (pictured below) include a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook at Amazon and a Blu-ray with Pop-Up Packaging at Walmart. Each is now available for preorder at each retailer.

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
Walmart Exclusive Pop-Up Packaging Blu-ray

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
    • Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen
    • Fantastic Four Day
    • Subterranea
    • Birthday Sweater
    • Taking Turns
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
  • Featurettes:
    • Meet The First Family – The creation of the Fantastic Four saved Marvel Comics in 1961 and has only flourished as years have passed. Matt Shakman and the cast explain how they found themselves gravitating toward each role and creating the ultimate family unit.
  • Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic. Join Matt Shakman and crew as they discuss the experience of shooting in gigantic mid-century New York sets and stepping into an otherworldly era. 
  • From Beyond and Below – The team explores bringing complex characters from the page to the screen, including a larger-than-life Galactus, grounded Harvey Elder/Mole Man, and an emotionally rich Silver Surfer.
  • Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Matt Shakman and production designer Kasra Farahani.

Further below, after the break, you can find promotional trailers for the home video and theatrical releases of the movie.

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First 3 seasons of Ted Lasso on 4K in November

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The first three seasons of the comedy series “Ted Lasso“ [a.k.a. “Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way”] are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The AppleTV+ Original Series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster, and Nick Mohammed. The show ran for a total of three seasons, spanning 34 episodes. It’s returning soon for its fourth season.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray set include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. This will be an 8-disc set with each receiving a BD-100 disc. No digital copy will be included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with this release, aside from a poster.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest comes to 4K

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The 1975 film adaptation of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Milos Forman directed the film based on the novel by Ken Kesey. It starred Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Sydney Lassick, Scatman Crothers, William Redfield, and Will Sampson. This motion picture is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray feature a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by HDR10, and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 Mono sound. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included on this release are listed below.

  • Conversations on Cuckoo:
    • Group Therapy
    • Moviemaking Memories
  • Completely Cuckoo Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes

NOTE: The 2008 and 2010 Blu-ray releases of the movie only featured AC3 Dolby Digital 5.1 lossy audio mixes. So, there has never been an HD release on home video that contained a lossless audio mix aside from that. That means that this will be the very first time you can hear the movie in true lossless 5.1 surround and the first time you can hear the original 2.0 mono, since DVD, and also in a lossless format. Also, the movie was incorrectly framed in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio instead of its intended 1.85:1 aspect. This will be the first time it’s been presented in that aspect ratio in HD or higher resolution.

In terms of bonus materials, it seems that this 4K release might not include some of the extras featuring Michael Douglas that were exclusively on the 2010 Blu-ray box set. It also appears that it may not include the original audio commentary with the film’s director, Milos Forman, and Producers, Michael Douglas & Saul Zaentz. That audio commentary was featured on the original 2008 Blu-ray and 2010 Blu-ray set.

Stay tuned for an update on this once Warner makes an official announcement for full clarity regarding the bonus materials. I’m going, right now, by what the back of the package art [HERE & HERE] shows. Perhaps they’ve yet again changed the names of the bonus materials, but kept the “Completely Cuckoo” featurette found on both releases.

F1: The Movie races to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 film “F1: The Movie” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on October 7th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Joseph Kosinski directed and co-wrote the movie. It stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies. It’s worth noting that this flick is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each include a digital copy of the film.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. But stay tuned for an update on that very soon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Inside the F1® The Movie Table Read
  • The Anatomy of a Crash
  • Getting Up to Speed
  • APXGP Innovations
  • Making It to Silverstone
  • Lewis Hamilton: Producer
  • APXGP Sets and Locations
  • Around the World
  • APXGP and F1®: How It Was Filmed
  • Sound of Speed

The 2000 film U-571 comes to 4K in November

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The 2000 film “U-571” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jonathan Mostow directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, David Keith, Jake Weber, and Jon Bon Jovi. The movie is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray consist of a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release(s) will include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart, making it a 2-disc “combo pack.“ A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is also included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and the 4K UHD Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

25th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Spotlight on Location
  • Creating and Constructing U-571
  • Inside the Enigma
  • Britain Captures the U-110
  • A Submariner’s WWII Experience
  • U.S. Naval Archives: Capturing the U-505
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Jonathan Mostow

The Luc Besson 9-Film Collection in November

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“The Luc Besson 9-Film Collection (1983-2005)“ giftset is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray on November 11th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This will include some films making their debut on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, exclusively via the box set. The films in this set are as follows, in chronological order with “4K debut” beside titles arriving on the format for the first time:

  • “Le Dernier Combat” (1983) on Blu-ray
  • “Subway” (1985) on 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray [4K debut]
  • “The Big Blue” (1988) on 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray [4K debut]
  • “La Femme Nikita” (1990) on 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray
  • “Atlantis” (1991) on Blu-ray
  • “Léon: The Professional” (1994) on 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray
  • “The Fifth Element” (1997) on 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray
  • “The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc” (1999) on 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray [4K debut]
  • “Angel-A” (2005) on Blu-ray

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. Below you can find a description of the upcoming set, as well as a promo trailer for this set. Further below, after the break, you can find a list of the tech specs and bonus materials for each film.

Travel into space, deep underwater, into battle, and beyond with unforgettably stylish and exhilarating film experiences from world-renowned director Luc Besson. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment proudly brings together nine of his films exclusively within the limited edition LUC BESSON 9-MOVIE COLLECTION (1983 – 2005), available November 11. Each film is presented in high definition, with six films also presented in full 4K resolution!

The nine films in the LUC BESSON COLLECTION include LE DERNIER COMBAT, SUBWAY, THE BIG BLUE, LA FEMME NIKITA, ATLANTIS, LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL, THE FIFTH ELEMENT, THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC and ANGEL-A—with many films making their long-awaited high-def disc debut in North America and including several new 4K restorations! The discs are included within a coffee table-worthy, sleek outer box that opens to showcase the films inside. The set also includes hours of in-depth looks behind the scenes, new cast and crew interviews and more!

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