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The Last Drive-In Double Feature Blu-ray in October

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“The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs“ will get a “Double Feature“ Blu-ray Disc release on October 14th via Shudder. This double feature includes films, both directed by Joe Lynch. First off, you get “Suitable Flesh” (2023), and next you get “Mayhem” (2017). In between the films, you’ll get all of the footage that was shown during the Shudder streams of these episodes of the show. The Shudder original series stars John Bloom (a.k.a. “Joe Bob Briggs”) and Diana Prince (a.k.a. “Darcy the Mail Girl”). The show is currently in its seventh season. These two episodes aired during seasons 6 and 2, in order of the film’s titles.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 aspect ratios with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound. The full runtime is 4 hours and 55 minutes, with extra time added to the movies for each, ensuring you get the show bits. Hopefully, we will see more of these home video releases of “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” soon from Shudder.

You can find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Sadly, no bonus materials are included with this release.

The Life of Chuck on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2024 film “The Life of Chuck” is set to release on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 30th via NEON, distributed by Decal Releasing. The film was both directed and written by Mike Flanagan, based on a short story by Stephen King. It stars Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Mark Hamill, with David Dastmalchian and Matthew Lillard. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in various aspect ratios (2.39:1, 2.0:1, & 1.85:1) with HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1, 2.0:1, & 1.85:1 aspect ratios with DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound.

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

  • The Making Of The Life of Chuck
  • Exclusive on-set interviews with Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mark Hamill
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Mike Flanagan
  • Teasers, Trailers, Spots, and more

Jurassic World Rebirth 4K and Blu-ray September

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The 2025 sequel “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 9th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. A 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) will also be released. Gareth Edwards directed, and David Koepp wrote the screenplay. It stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with 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 and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will both come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All of the physical media releases of the film will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Additionally, the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are available to preorder at retailer Walmart. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

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

  • ALTERNATE OPENING
  • DELETED SCENES
    • RAPTORS – Featuring Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda
    • MUTADON ATTACK – Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda
  • JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH: HATCHING A NEW ERA
    • THE WORLD EVOLVES – Journey into a reimagined Jurassic World with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and the rest of the cast and filmmakers.
    • OFF THE DEEP END – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.
    • TREKKING THROUGH THAILAND – Follow the cast and crew’s footsteps as they navigate the challenges of shooting in exotic jungles, beaches, and tall grass fields that become home to the Titanosaurs.
    • REX IN THE RAPIDS – Brace for a T. rex encounter that’s different than anything experienced before with a nail-biting river chase recreated from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel.
    • DON’T LOOK DOWN – Soar into the Quetzalcoatlus sequence with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Bechir Sylvain as they train for and shoot their cliff rappelling scenes.
    • MINI-MART MAYHEM – Go inside the heart-stopping third act of Jurassic World Rebirth and witness the process of crafting sets that allow the movie’s mutant dinosaurs to step out of nightmare-inspired designs and stop on an exhilarating rampage.
  • GAG REEL
  • MEET DOLORES – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.
  • MUNCHED: BECOMING DINO FOOD – Get a victim’s firsthand view inside the frightening jaws of deadly dinosaurs that munch, chomp, and chew their way into creating unforgettable death sequences.
  • A DAY AT SKYWALKER SOUND – Actress Audrina Miranda guides a personal tour of Skywalker Sound in California to meet the audio editors, foley artists, and mixers who design the movie’s wide array of sounds.
  • HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS – Find out where to look for cleverly hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to everything from the first Jurassic Park film to other Steven Spielberg classics.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, PRODUCTION DESIGNER JAMES CLYNE, AND FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JACK RAVENSCROFT
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, EDITOR JABEZ OLSSEN, AND VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR DAVID VICKERY

Peanuts Ultimate TV Specials Collection on Blu-ray

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A “Peanuts: 75th Anniversary Ultimate TV Specials Collection“ will be released on Blu-ray on October 7th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Details about this upcoming release are below, taken from the press release.

“For the first time, this commemorative collection brings together nearly five decades of beloved Peanuts TV specials, offering fans the ultimate way to revisit their favorite moments with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang. 

With 40 iconic recently remastered TV specials included, the collection showcases everything from A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) to Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011), in addition to a bonus collectible anniversary booklet.”

“Peanuts: 75th Anniversary Ultimate TV Specials Collection 

Includes 40 Peanuts TV Specials from 1965 – 2011 and a 28-page Collectible Booklet.”

UPDATED: The Blu-ray is now available for preorder via Amazon. The exact list of the 40 TV specials to be included has yet to be detailed, as have the bonus materials. It is known that this will be a 5-disc set. Tech specs have also yet to be detailed, but you can for sure expect full 1080p HD video for each TV special. More details about this release should be available soon.

Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 DC animated movie “Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 23rd, distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Juan Jose Meza-Leon directed and co-wrote the film. Its English voice cast includes Jay Hernandez and Raymond Cruz. The Spanish voice cast includes Horacio García Rojas, Omar Chaparro, and Álvaro Morte.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound. Both releases will feature a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at online retailer MovieZyng. The Blu-ray is available at online retailer GRUV (or via Walmart). The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • The Battle Cry of Aztec Batman – Go behind the scenes and inside the voiceover booth with Jay Hernandez as he fulfills a childhood dream and reveals the creative process of becoming Batman.
  • The Batman Mythology and Aztec Inspiration – Screenwriter Ernie Altbacker and Jay Hernandez reveal the film’s approach to melding the historically accurate world of the Aztecs with the iconic cast of Batman comic book characters.

Below you can find the official trailer for the movie on YouTube.

Chucky The Complete Series on Blu-ray September

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TV Show “Chucky: The Complete Series” is coming to Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The show, based on the “Child’s Play” film series created by Don Mancini, includes the voice of Brad Dourif (as “Chucky”). It stars Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Devon Sawa. It also features the voice of Jennifer Tilly.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 and 2.00:1 aspect ratios, spanning across a 6-disc set, with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

The limited-edition Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are now available for preorder on Amazon. Also, the Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials to be included with the sets are listed below, sorted by disc.

  • Disc 1 – Season One:
    • Deleted Scenes
  • Disc 2 – Season One:
    • Deleted Scenes
    • The Legacy of Chucky
  • Disc 3 – Season Two:
    • Halloween II Deleted Scene
  • Disc 4 – Season Two:
    • Goin’ to the Chapel Deleted Scenes
  • Disc 5 – Season Three:
    • Deleted Scenes
  • Disc 6 – Season Three:
    • Deleted Scenes

28 Years Later on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2025 sequel “28 Years Later” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on September 23rd. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will be distributing. The movie was directed by Danny Boyle and was written by Alex Garland. It stars Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and Jack O’Connell. The movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.76:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.76:1 aspect with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray will both come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included. All of the home video releases on 4K and Blu-ray will include a digital copy of the movie compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the home video releases are listed below.

  • Days to Years
  • Capturing the Chaos
  • The Survivors
  • Becoming The Infected
  • Behind The Cameras

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and full press release.

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A History of Violence on Criterion 4K in October

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The 2005 film “A History of Violence” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 21st via The Criterion Collection. David Cronenberg directed the movie. It starred Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, and Stephen McHattie.

This has received a 4K digital restoration of the international cut, supervised by director of photography Peter Suschitzky and approved by director David Cronenberg. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. 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 surround sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials are set to be included with the 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Audio commentary featuring director David Cronenberg
  • NEW interview with screenwriter Josh Olson, conducted by writer-producer Tom Bernardo
  • Excerpts of Cronenberg and actor Viggo Mortensen in conversation at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
  • Acts of Violence, a documentary on the making of the film, featuring behind-the-scenes footage
  • Three featurettes
  • Deleted scene with commentary by Cronenberg
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by critic Nathan Lee
  • NEW cover by Connor Willumsen

The 1997 film Spawn is coming to 4K in October

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The 1997 film “Spawn” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on October 7th via Arrow Video. Mark A.Z. Dippé directed and co-wrote the movie, which was based on the comic book character created by Todd McFarlane. It starred Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.

This motion picture has received restorations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut from the original camera negatives (OCN). The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature both lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Each version will be presented in a 2-disc set with the Director’s Cut on the first disc and the Theatrical Cut on the second.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition at Arrow Video’s website. Below you can find a glimpse of the 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the limited edition set.

SPAWN 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set

The physical extras will be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

The bonus materials to be included with the Limited Edition sets, listed below, are sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut (in 4K or HD)
  • NEW Audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
  • NEW Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
  • NEW Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
  • NEW The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • NEW The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
  • NEW Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
  • Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
  • The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
  • Original Todd McFarlane sketches
  • Spawn concept and sketch gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut (in 4K or HD)
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