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The Bad Guys 2 on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 DreamWorks Animation sequel “The Bad Guys 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 7th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie was co-directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans. This features the voice talents of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, and Awkwafina. Its voice cast co-stars Zazie Beetz, Lily Singh, Alex Borstein, and Richard Ayoade. It’s worth mentioning that this film is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audience ratings) at 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-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray physical media releases will also feature a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

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

  • LITTLE LIES AND ALIBIS: In this animated short, the Bad Guys recount their chaotic day to their parole officer after arriving 10 minutes late to their hearing.
  • Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans:
    • Lowrider Chase
    • Crime Sisters
  • BAD GUYS: Out of Line: Step into the studio with the cast as they record some of their silliest lines in this hilarious montage of recording booth moments!
  • Double Jeopardy: The Making of THE BAD GUYS 2: Cast and filmmakers unveil their master plan to bring the Bad Guys back together for another epic heist!
  • Meet the Gang: The gang is back together! Catch up with the all-star cast behind your favorite Bad Guys and meet the Bad Girls!
  • Double Trouble: The Animals Behind THE BAD GUYS 2: The cast of THE BAD GUYS 2 meet the real-life animal versions of their characters!
  • Causing a Scene: Learn how the film’s adrenaline pumping action sequences came to life!
  • Planning the Heist: Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans break down how they devised the elaborate Lucha Heist in this hilarious show and tell!
  • Sketching the Bad Girls: A crime has been committed and the suspects are…the Bad Girls! Co-Director JP Sans (witness to the incident) gives a description of each of the suspects to the detective, Producer Damon Ross, and the sketch artist, Director Pierre Perifel, who shows how to draw them yourself!
    • Kitty
    • Doom
    • Pigtail
  • Feature Commentary with Director Pierre Perifel, Co-Director JP Sans, Head of Character Animation Benjamin Willis, Head of Story Katherine de Vries, and Head of Cinematography, Layout Théophile Bondoux

Alfred Hitchcock The Ultimate Collection on 4K

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“Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 14th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This “ultimate collection” consists of a total of 15 films, listed below.

  • “Saboteur” (1942)
  • “Shadow of a Doubt” (1943)
  • “Rope” (1948)
  • “Rear Window” (1954)
  • “The Trouble with Harry” (1955)
  • “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (1956)
  • “Vertigo” (1958)
  • “North by Northwest” (1959)
  • “Psycho” (1960)
  • “The Birds” (1963)
  • “Marnie” (1964)
  • “Torn Curtain” (1966)
  • “Topaz” (1969)
  • “Frenzy” (1972)
  • “Family Plot” (1976)

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray set include a 2160p video presentation for each film, available in various aspect ratios and sound formats. These all will feature the HDR10 form of high dynamic range. “North by Northwest” will be the only one to feature Dolby Atmos sound. Meanwhile, the other films will be presented in a variety of DTS:X and DTS-HD Master Audio lossless Mono sound mixes. The tech specs for the Blu-ray will reflect this same variety of aspect ratios and sound formats, but will be presented in 1080p HD. The sound formats will likely be in lossless 5.1 surround sound for “North by Northwest.” The other films in the set, on Blu-ray, will feature an assortment of DTS:X and DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound.

NOTE: All fifteen of these movies have previously been released in sets and/or individually over the years on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. This will, however, mark the first time they have all been included together in one set.

UPDATED: The Blu-ray version of the set is now available for preorder on Amazon, but the 4K is not yet. Stay tuned for an update on that. In the meantime, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray version available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Below you can find a glimpse at the packaging and contents for each version of the box set.

A 64-page collectible booklet, featuring storyboards, film trivia, photographs, letters, and much more, will be physically included with both versions of the set. The other bonus materials set to be included on the set run rather lengthy (as you’d expect), so you can find them listed further below after the break.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy 4K in December

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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

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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

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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.

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Ghost Killer gets 4K and Blu-ray in September

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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

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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

Emergency! The Complete Series gets Blu-ray set

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The classic TV series “Emergency! The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The show starred Kevin Tighe, Randolph Mantooth, Julie London, Joanna Kern, and Linda Gray.

The tech specs for this 28-disc Blu-ray set include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound.

The Blu-ray set is not yet available (as a functional preorder) at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, you can find the Blu-ray set available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng. The only bonus material that will be included is an “Adam-12” Crossover Episode, “Lost and Found.”

Little House on the Prairie on Blu-ray in September

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The classic 1974 TV series “Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on September 9th via Lionsgate. The show starred Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, Melissa Sue Anderson, and Sidney Greenbush.

NOTE: All nine seasons of the show have been previously released individually on the Blu-ray format. This will, however, mark the first time the entire series has been packaged together as one release.

The tech specs for the release span a 45-disc set and include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, along with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The Blu-ray Disc set is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but there is a non-functional placeholder page. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng.

The bonus materials, set to be included with this release and totaling 8 hours in length, are listed below.

  • Original Screen Test with Michael Landon & Melissa Gilbert
  • The Little House Phenomenon 40th Anniversary Documentary, parts 1-6
  • Movie Specials:
    • A LOOK BACK TO YESTERDAY
    • THE LAST FAREWELL
    • BLESS ALL THE DEAR CHILDREN
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