New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for September 6th, 2022
The following titles will be released Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
View the list below with the Amazon & retail links.
Sweet Tooth First Season on Blu-ray in October
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The 2021 TV series “Sweet Tooth: The Complete First Season” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 11th via Warner Archive Collection, part of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The show, as seen on Netflix, stars Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Aliza Vellani, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Dania Ramirez, and it features voice narration by James Brolin. It’s also worth noting that this series is produced by Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr.‘s Team Downey production company.
Tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.20:1 aspect ratio and a lossless 5.1 surround mix — presumably in DTS-HD Master Audio but yet to be confirmed. You can now find the Blu-ray finally available for preorder over at Amazon. There will be no bonus materials included with this release.
Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about this upcoming home video release of the show’s first season.
Robert Zemeckis film Used Cars on 4K in November
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The 1980 film “Used Cars” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 15th [as spine #67] in the Shout Select line from Shout! Factory. The film, directed and co-written by Robert Zemeckis, starred Kurt Russell, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae, Deborah Harmon, Joe Flaherty, David L. Lander, Michael McKean, and Jack Warden.
The film has received a new 4K from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the release have not been fully detailed but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio presumably with at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The sound configuration has not yet been detailed, but if it is the same as the 2019 Blu-ray, should again include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono lossless sound mixes. This upcoming 2022 4K UHD Blu-ray release will come in the form of a “Collector’s Edition” 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via the ShoutFactory.com store, where you’ll get an exclusive bonus poster (while supplies last). The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Interview With Producer/Co-Writer Bob Gale
- Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, And Actor Kurt Russell
- Outtakes
- Radio Interviews And Spots
- Theatrical Trailer
- Alternate Trailer
- TV Spot
- Photo Galleries
1975 film Rollerball is coming to 4K in November
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The 1975 film “Rollerball” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory). The film, directed by Norman Jewison, starred James Caan, John Houseman, John Beck, Moses Gunn, Maud Adams, Pamela Hensley, and Barbara Trentham.
The tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with presumably [at least] HDR10 form of high dynamic range. No specifics, again on tech specs, but I’d say this will include lossless audio for sure, likely in 5.1 and 2.0 configurations. It’s already known, and most worth certainly noting, that this will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc release only, with no Blu-ray included.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder directly via the ShoutFactory.com website with an exclusive bonus poster included, while supplies last. No word yet on the bonus materials set to be included with this release, as it states they’re in progress, but stay tuned for an update.
1984 film The Company of Wolves on 4K in November
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The 1984 fantasy film “The Company of Wolves“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in “Collector’s Edition” form on November 22nd via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory). The film, directed & co-written by Neil Jordan, starred Angela Lansbury, Sarah Patterson, Graham Crowden, Kathryn Pogson, Stephen Rea, Georgia Slowe, Micha Bergese, and Terence Stamp.
The tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.66:1 aspect ratio with likely [at least] HDR10 form of high dynamic range. No word yet on the audio but I’m willing to bet that you can expect at least a lossless Stereo 2.0 mix. Also, the extras are “currently in progress” so check back later for an update on that as well. The 2-disc Collector’s Edition release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via the ShoutFactory.com website, where you’ll get an exclusive poster (while supplies last).
Thor Love and Thunder on 4K and Blu-ray in September
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The 2022 Marvel Studios sequel “Thor: Love and Thunder” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 27th via Disney, according to retailers. The film, directed by Taika Waititi, stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Russell Crowe, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Dave Bautista, Sean Gunn, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, and the director himself (Taika Waititi).
The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it will include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will each include a digital code (copy) of the film which is compatible with Movies Anywhere.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases available for preorder now over at Amazon. It is most certainly also worth noting that there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusive to retailer Best Buy (pictured below) which is also now available for preorder.
The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- “Hammer-Worthy: Thor and The Mighty Thor” – Chris Hemsworth And Natalie Portman Describe How They Became The Unstoppable Thor And Mighty Thor.
- “Shaping A Villain” – Discover Christian Bale’s Process Of Bringing Gorr The God Butcher To Life.
- “Another Classic Taika Adventure” – Follow Taika Waititi’s Unique Filmmaking Journey Once He Took Over The Thor Franchise.
- Audio Commentary – View The Film Director Taika Waititi — And Two Special Guests.
- Gag Reel – Catch Some Fun Outtakes With The Cast And Crew.
- Deleted Scenes
Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.
New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for August 30th, 2022
The following titles will be released Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
View the list below with the Amazon & retail links.
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Universal Classic Monsters Volume 2 on 4K in October
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There will officially be a “Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection – Vol. 2” coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 11th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The set will include four horror classics, as listed below.
- “The Mummy” (1932)
- “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)
- “Phantom of the Opera” (1943)
- “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954)
The tech specs for the films each include Black & White 2160p video presentations in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono lossless sound mixes. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that you will get the Blu-ray counterparts for each film as well as the digital code (copy) for each.
UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon.
Also, there will be individual 4K UHD Blu-ray releases for the four films from the first volume of this collection coming on October 11th which are all available now for preorder over at Amazon.
These individual releases include the films:
The full details about the upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray release of the “Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection – Vol. 2” can be found below after the break.
To Kill a Mockingbird is coming to 4K in October
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The 1962 film “To Kill a Mockingbird” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 11th in a “60th Anniversary Edition” via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, winner of 3 Academy Awards, directed by Robert Mulligan, starred Gregory Peck, John Megna, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, Ruth White, Paul Fix, Brock Peters, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, Collin Wilcox, and Robert Duvall.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p Black & White video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range along with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and lossy DTS 2.0 Mono sound mixes on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the new 60th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD Black & White video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 and DTS 2.0 Mono sound mixes on a BD-50 disc. The releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film.
You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update on that soon. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: ALL POINTS OF VIEW (NEW) – Delve deep into the impact and legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird in this new documentary as film historians, scholars, and Gregory Peck’s grandson, Christopher Peck, reflect on the message of hope, courage and integrity that are still relevant 60 years after the film was released.
- FEARFUL SYMMETRY – A feature-length documentary on the making of To Kill a Mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee’s home town.
- A CONVERSATION WITH GREGORY PECK – An intimate feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies and more.
- ACADEMY AWARD® BEST ACTOR ACCEPTANCE SPEECH – Gregory Peck gives a speech at the Academy Awards® after winning for his performance as Atticus Finch.
- AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LIFE ACHIEVEMENT SPEECH – Gregory Peck’s speech after receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award.
- EXCERPT FROM “TRIBUTE TO GREGORY PECK” – Cecilia Peck’s heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life.
- SCOUT REMEMBERS – Actress Mary Badham talks about her time acting alongside Gregory Peck.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR ROBERT MULLIGAN AND PRODUCER ALAN PAKULA
- ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER
- 100 YEARS OF UNIVERSAL: RESTORING THE CLASSICS – Join in on the in-depth look at the film restoration process.
It’s also worth noting that a 4K UHD Blu-ray 60th Anniversary Limited Edition will be available, and is not yet available for preorder. This limited edition will come with some physical extras listed below.
- 44-page booklet
- Four collectible international theatrical poster cards
- A film strip replica
Below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the upcoming home video releases of this film to celebrate its 60th anniversary.