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The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K in October

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The cult classic 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 7th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Jim Sharman co-wrote and directed the film. It starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell, Peter Hinwood, and Meat Loaf.

The movie has received a 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Atmos and restored DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. Below you can find a further glimpse at the 4K SteelBook artwork.

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

Feature-length extras:
- Rocky-oke: Sing It! (With Vocals):
- The Midnight Experience with the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast
- Vintage Callback Track (Unrated)
- Trivia Track: 50 Years and Still Kicking!
- Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
Deleted Songs:
- “Once in A While”
Deleted & Alternate Scenes:
- Alternate Version With B&W Opening
- “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 1
- “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 2
- Brad and Janet Undressed, Alternate Takes 1-5
- Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 1
- Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 2
- Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 1
- Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 2
- Alternate Credit Ending
- Misprint Ending
The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadow Cast – For the 35th Anniversary of the film, a global search was done for a shadowcast. This is their story.
Featurettes:
- Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995)
- Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary)
- Song Selection (With and Without Vocals)
Music Video:
- Time Warp Music Video (15th Anniversary VHS Release)
Marketing Materials

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New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for August 19th, 2025

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Justin Sluss

The following titles will be released on August 19th, 2025, on 4K UHD Blu-ray:

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View the list below with the retail links

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy 4K in December

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy” of films is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition on December 16th via Arrow Video. An Arrow Video exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set is also available directly through Arrow Video’s website. Also, an exclusive Blu-ray Limited Edition set is available directly via Arrow Video. The three films included in this trilogy are listed below.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” (1991)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” (1993)

Steve Barron directed the first film, Michael Pressman directed the second film, and Stuart Gillard directed the third film. They starred Judith Hoag (“April O’Neil” #1), Paige Turco (“April O’Neil” #2), Elias Koteas (“Casey Jones”), James Saito (“Shredder” #1), François Chau (“Shredder” #2), Kevin Nash (“Super Shredder”), David Warner, and Ernie Reyes Jr., Sab Shimono, Stuart Wilson, and Vivian Wu. They also featured the voices of Kevin Clash (“Splinter” #1), James Murray (“Splinter” #2), and Corey Feldman (“Donatello” #1).

The first film has received a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The second and third films have received new 4K restorations from the original 35mm interpositives. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray set include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The first film will receive Dolby Atmos sound, while the second & third films will get lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. All three films will include lossless DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo sound mixes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray version of the set include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with the same variety of Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround for the films, as well as stereo mixes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can directly preorder the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition, the exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition, the standard Blu-ray Limited Edition, and the exclusive Blu-ray Limited Edition via Arrow Video’s website. You can preorder directly via the United States distributor at the MVD Shop.

A beginning of what the bonus materials are set to be included with the releases is listed below.

Brand new director’s commentaries for all three films
Brand new cast and crew interviews for all three films
Perfect bound collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Simon Ward, John Torrani, and John Walsh
Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Florey
And more to be announced!
FULL LIST OF EXTRAS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SEPTEMBER 26TH

Shin Godzilla comes to 4K and Blu-ray in October

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The 2016 film “Shin Godzilla” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray, reportedly in October via GKIDS (distributed by Shout! Studios). Shinji Higuchi and Hideaki Anno co-directed the film. The movie has received a new 4K remaster.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will also include the original Japanese language in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 3.1 (with English subtitles) as well as the English dub, also in DTS-HD MA 3.1 sound. The 4K will be presented on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and both Japanese and English DTS-HD MA 3.1 sound, with English subtitles, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, as well as a second Blu-ray for bonus materials. The Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc set with a second Blu-ray for extras.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. These are not yet available at Amazon for preorder, but stay tuned for an update. Additionally, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray available to preorder at retailer Walmart.

Deluxe Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray

There will also be a 4-disc 4K UHD Blu-ray Deluxe Collector’s Edition available (directly via Godzilla.com website), which is now available for preorder. This will include an additional Blu-ray featuring the ORTHOchromatic version of the film (in HD), and some physical extras as well. Those details about the 4th “Black Disc” are below.

“- Black Disc: SHIN GODZILLA ORTHOchromatic Feature in Blu-ray Format
– 120 minutes / dual-layer (50GB) / HD 1080p 16:9 scope size
– Audio: (1) Japanese DTS-HD MA 3.1 (2) English DTS-HD MA 3.1
– Subtitles: (1) English subtitles (2) English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (3) Latin American Spanish subtitles (4) French subtitles”

It’s also worth noting that GKIDS will be re-releasing the film theatrically using the new 4K remaster. You can find more details about that HERE. Below you can find a trailer for the film.

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are listed below. These come via the official Godzilla website and are subject to change on the North American home video releases via GKIDS.

Promotional Video Collection
Making Of SHIN GODZILLA
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
News Reels
Previs Reel Collection
Previs and Special Effects Outtakes
Visual Effects Breakdown
Trailer 1
Trailer 2
Teaser 1
Teaser 2

Pixar movie Elio on 4K and Blu-ray in September

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The 2025 Pixar animated film “Elio” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on September 9th via Disney. Adrian Molina, Domee Shi, and Madeline Sharafian co-directed this movie. It features the voice talents of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, and Brad Garrett. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and is “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The 4K SteelBook and Blu-ray will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, and the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart. A digital copy will be included with each version, compatible with Movies Anywhere. You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook or Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update. The following bonus materials will be included with each release.

Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of Elio – Launch behind the scenes with the cast and crew to get an in-depth look at the design and development of our meteoric main characters, as well as the making of all the celestial environments that make up Elio‘s universe.
Out of This World: An Astro Q&A – Calling all space enthusiasts! Voice actors Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Remy Edgerly (Glordon) meet with a real-life astronaut to discuss space travel, possible alien life on other planets, and why it’s important to study space.
Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon – Join Nicolle Castro, the lead story artist, as she shares her role on the film and guides viewers through drawing a couple of the film’s interstellar characters, Ooooo and Glordon.
Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.
Galactic Gag Reel – Discover the fun inside the recording booth with the starry voice actors from Disney and Pixar’s Elio as they bring their characters to life with some entertaining laughs.
Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut:
Bike Chase
Garden Party
Carver Legend
Questa’s Second Test
Home Visit

Below, after the break, you can find the promotional trailer for the home video release.

Ghost Killer gets 4K and Blu-ray in September

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The 2024 Japanese film “Ghost Killer” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Well Go USA. Kensuke Sonomura directed this movie. It stars Akari Takaishi, Mario Kuroba, and Masanori Mimoto. It’s certainly worth noting that, at the time of publishing, this film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 20 critics’ reviews.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10. It also features Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Dolby Atmos sound, with English subtitles. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos sound, as well as English subtitles.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are both now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

Making Of
Trailer

Superman 2025 on 4K and Blu-ray in September

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The 2025 film “Superman” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. James Gunn directed and co-wrote the DC Studios film. It stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. The film also stars Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell. It’s certainly worth noting that the movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences over at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Both physical media format releases will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further above) available. It’s currently unavailable for preorder at Amazon, but a placeholder exists. Stay tuned for an update on that. However, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder now at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are also available at online retailer GRUV. Additionally, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at retailer Walmart. It’s currently sold out, but there is a preorder page for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook at GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with the physical media releases of the film are listed below.

Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Scuffle – (5:32)
Adventures in Making Superman Featurette (60:00)
Icons Forever: Superman’s Enduring Legacy – Featurette (6:05)
Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Master Villain – Featurette (5:18)
Kryptunes: The Music of Superman – Featurette (6:31)
Paws to Pixels: Krypto is Born – Featurette (5:54)
Breaking News: The Daily Planet Returns – Featurette (5:23)
The Ultimate Villain – Featurette (5:30)
The Justice Gang – Featurette (10:37)
A New Era: DC Takes Off – Featurette (4:53)

Also, the included digital version will include the following exclusive extras.

Director’s Commentary with James Gunn
Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes

Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects on 4K in October

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The 2005 film “The Devil’s Rejects“ will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook as an Amazon exclusive on October 14th via Lionsgate. Rob Zombie wrote and directed the film. It starred Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Sheri Moon Zombie, William Forsythe, Dave Sheridan, Danny Trejo, Brian Posehn, Priscilla Barnes, Geoffrey Lewis, Leslie Easterbrook, Ken Foree, and Matthew McGrory.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and DTS-HD HR 6.1 surround sound. The 3-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with both its Blu-ray counterpart (for the movie) and an additional Blu-ray for extras. A digital copy of the film will also be included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below in detail) is now available for preorder exclusively at Amazon.