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The 2025 film The Roses gets a Blu-ray in November

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The 2025 dark comedy “The Roses” is slated for a Blu-ray Disc release on November 25th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney). Jay Roach directed the movie, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. It co-stars Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Zoë Chao, and Jamie Demetriou. This movie is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film “The War of the Roses,” based on the novel by Warren Adler.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere. The Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that. The following bonus materials will be included with the release.

  • Gag Reel
  • Featurettes:
    • A House To Fight For – A behind-the-front-door look at the epicenter of both beauty and acrimony. See the construction of the Roses’ home, hear from the designer and the filmmakers on their vision, and discover the actors’ wish to take everything from the house home with them.
    • The Roses: An Inside Look – Hear from the cast and filmmakers about making The Roses. Learn about the actors’ connection and chemistry, and join the grounded, satirical, British, wry wit that only Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch can pull off.
    • Comedy Gold – This cast is stacked with comedy talent bringing Tony McNamara’s witty dialogue to life with Jay Roach directing. Even Olivia Colman had to ask about this special cast, “How the F did we get them?”

Further below, after the break, you can find the home video and theatrical trailers for the film, along with the official announcement regarding the home video release(s).

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Caught Stealing on 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2025 film “Caught Stealing” is set to arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 11th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Darren Aronofsky directed the movie. It stars Austin Butler, Regina King, Zöe Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Benito Martínez Ocasio, Griffin Dunne, and Carol Kane. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews 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 (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the physical media releases of this film are listed below.

  • Aronofsky: The Real Deal – Director Darren Aronofsky and Screenwriter/Author Charlie Huston explore the genesis of the film, the process of adaptation, and how to keep audiences guessing.
  • Casting Criminals, Chaos, and a Cat – Austin Butler leads an incredible ensemble of actors – hear from the cast & crew on their characters, filming on set, and more!
  • New York Story – From nosy neighbors to Black & White cookies, Caught Stealing is a love letter to New York.
  • I Don’t Drive – Whether he’s running through traffic or hanging from a sixth-story balcony, Austin Butler brought an intense physicality to his performance as washed-up baseball player Hank Thompson.

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film as well as the official announcement about the home video releases.

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 sequel “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on November 11th via Bleeker Street (distributed by Decal Releasing). Rob Reiner directed and co-wrote the film. It stars Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean. The supporting cast includes Fran Drescher and Paul Shaffer, with cameos by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Questlove, Paul McCartney, and Elton John.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 high dynamic range 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 DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below) and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at Walmart.

The following bonus materials will be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray releases.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Trailers

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

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Freakier Friday comes to Blu-ray in November

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The 2025 sequel “Freakier Friday“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 11th via Disney. Nisha Ganatra directed the movie, which stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. It co-stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Mark Harmon, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Christina Vidal, and Haley Hudson.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray Disc release 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 Dolby Atmos mix appears to be reserved for digital release only at present, as no 4K release is planned; more on that later. The Blu-ray release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its DVD counterpart included, along with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon, but not Walmart, so stay tuned for an update on that soon when the situation changes.

The bonus materials set to be included with the Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
  • Featurettes:
    • Making Things Freakier – More than two decades later, the band is back together! Go behind the scenes as returning cast members talk about reprising their roles. Learn about the stunts, taking on each other’s mannerisms – and how this film is a love letter to Los Angeles.
  • Where Were You When… – Join the original cast as they reflect on the fun and magic of the 2003 production and learn where new cast members were in 2003. Writer Jordan Weiss shares a great anecdote that reveals the fandom and staying power of the earlier classic.
  • Flashback Friday – This playful, narrated piece reveals the hidden nods to 2003’s Freaky Friday along with some “freakier” fun facts about the sequel.
  • “Baby” Lyric Music Video – Catch this heartfelt lyric video that combines clips from the movie with behind-the-scenes production footage.

EDITORIAL NOTE: As of yet, there is no 4K UHD Blu-ray release of this film planned. Perhaps later on, but for the home video release, Disney has opted for an HD physical media release only.

Below, after the break, you can find the home video and theatrical trailer for the film, along with its press release for home video release.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites comes to 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 film “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on November 25th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Michael Chaves directed this sequel. It stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson. It co-stars Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Steve Coulter, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton, and Shannon Kook.

It’s certainly worth noting that “The Conjuring: 4-Film Collection” will be available on Blu-ray on November 25th, also via Warner. This set is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p presentation in a variable aspect ratio of 2.39:1 and 1.78:1, along with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a variable aspect ratio of 2.39:1 with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All three versions on home video will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • Last Rites: An Era Ends – featurette (8:45)
  • The Conjuring: Crafting Scares – featurette (8:40)
  • Michael Chaves: Believer – featurette (7:04)

The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are available to preorder at online retailer GRUV. Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film along with the full press release.

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The 1982 film Wild Style comes to 4K and Blu-ray

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The 1982 film “Wild Style” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in “Limited Edition” sets on December 2nd via Arrow Video. The movie, directed and co-written by Charlie Ahearn, was also co-written by hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy (featured in the film). It starred Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite, Sandra “Lady Pink” Fabara, Patti Astor, Grandmaster Flash, Busy Bee, The Fantastic Five, The Cold Crush Brothers, and The Rock Steady Crew.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original 16mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by newly restored lossless Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio and lossless Mono sound. The 4K limited edition will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and an Audio CD featuring a new “megamix” and more. The Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc set with the CD also included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are both now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the movie directly via Arrow Video‘s website. Plus, consumers can also purchase the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Edition via the United States distributor at the MVD Shop. There will also be a Blu-ray Limited Edition bundle available featuring a vinyl record. That’s available at Arrow’s website. These limited edition sets will include some physical extras (pictured below), and they are listed further below, along with the bonus materials set to be included, sorted by disc.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition

Limited Edition Physical Extras:

  • 120 page perfect bound collector’s book featuring new and archival essays and articles, alongside an extensive collection of stills and artwork from the film
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options
  • Exclusive mini-version of the Wild Style issue of Hip-Hop Family Tree comic book by Ed Piskor
  • Three Wild Style logo stickers

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Brand new audio commentary with Jeff “Chairman” Mao and Andrew “Monk One” Mason
  • Legacy commentary featuring director Charlie Ahearn and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
  • Down by Law: Creating the Music of Wild Style, a brand new interview with Charlie Ahearn, Chris Stein and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • The Origin Story, an interview with Lee Quiñones and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
  • Studio/Benchmark, an interview with Lee Quiñones
  • Archive footage from Wild Style’s 1983 Japanese Tour
  • Two panel discussions and footage from the Wild Style 40 exhibition
  • ZDF TV Wild Style 30th anniversary featurette
  • Rammellzee in the Battle Station featurette
  • Featurettes from the Wild Style 20th, 25th and 30th anniversary shows
  • Smith Projects Gym (1977)
  • Archival featurettes and interviews from the players and performers of Wild Style
  • Outtakes
  • Subway Rap music video
  • 2025 Restoration and Theatrical trailers

Disc 3 (Compact Disc):

  • Exclusive new Wild Style Megamix by Jorun Bombay
  • Original radio spots by Fab 5 Freddy and Queen Lisa Lee
  • Rare alternate mixes of Subway Rap and Wild Style Theme
  • Rare audio outtakes from the film and soundtrack
  • Rare 1983 radio interview with Charlie Ahearn

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Terror Time Blu-ray

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The 1998 animated film “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island“ comes to Blu-ray via a “Terror Time Collector’s Edition” set on October 28th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Jim Stenstrum directed the straight-to-video movie. It featured the voice talents of Scott Innes, Billy West, Mary Kay Bergman, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward, Adrienne Barbeau, Tara Strong, and Mark Hamill.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 (or perhaps 1.33:1) aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Terror Time Collector’s Edition Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The release will include some physical extras (pictured below) and the following bonus materials.

  • Collectible O-card slipcover
  • Clear Blu-ray case with interior artwork and chapter list inside
  • Audio commentary by filmmaker and Scooby historian Matt Dugan
  • Official Trailer
  • 12-page Collectible Booklet filled with images and an essay written by Matt Dugan
  • Limited Edition “Terror Time” packaging

EDITORIAL NOTE: This is not the first time that this movie has been available on the Blu-ray format. In fact, it was released just last year (in 2024) via Warner Archive in a double-feature.

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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