The 1997 film “Anaconda“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Luis Llosa directed the film. It starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde, and Owen Wilson.
The movie has been restored from the original camera negative. The tech specs on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below.
The 1985 film “Out of Africa“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, was directed by Sydney Pollack. It starred [the late great] Robert Redford, as well as Meryl Streep. The motion picture co-starred Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens, Michael Gough, Suzanna Hamilton, Iman, and Rachel Kempson. The movie won a total of sevenAcademy Awards (“Oscars”), including “Best Picture,”“Best Director,” and “Best Cinematography.”
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included along with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray already available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
A Song of Africa: An Original Documentary
Feature Audio Commentary with Director Sydney Pollack
Deleted Scenes
Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and two HD clips from the film.
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 EditionBlu-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.
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
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 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.
The HBO original “Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The show premiered in 2000 and ran for a total of twelve seasons, spanning 120 episodes. The show starred Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, JB Smoove, Richard Lewis, Bob Einstein, Shelley Berman, Ted Danson, and Vince Vaughn.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 24-disc set with a 1080p HD video presentation in a variety of 1.33:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios with Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo [for seasons 1-6] and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound [for seasons 7-12].
You can find the Blu-ray set available for preorder at Amazon and online retailers Deep Discount andMovieZyng. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.
A Seinfeld Moment on Curb: Interview with Larry David and the Seinfeld Cast
There will also be other versions released on vinyl and CD, but I’ll get to those later. The iconic album from the British rock band has been remastered and received a new Dolby Atmos sound mix by James Guthrie, a name fans will recognize. Also, you’ll get 25 bonus tracks, including an alternate version of the title track [song]. Included in those bonus tracks are the recordings of an April 1975 live concert from Los Angeles, which have been restored and remastered by Steven Wilson.
The tech specs for the original album feature audio options for mixes in Dolby Atmos [2025], lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 [2011], the original 2.0 stereo [1975], and 4.0 quadraphonic [1975]. The sound tech specs there only apply to the first five tracks, though. The tracks from 6 on out are presented in only 2.0 lossless stereo. The full track listing for the Blu-ray Audio release is as follows.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)
Welcome to the Machine
Have a Cigar
Wish You Were Here
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)
Wine Glasses
Have A Cigar (Alternate Version)
Wish You Were Here
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix)
The Machine Song (Roger’s Demo)
The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited)
Wish You Were Here (Take 1)
Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix)
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix)
Raving And Drooling (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
You’ve Got To Be Crazy (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Have a Cigar (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Speak to Me (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Breathe (In the Air) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
On the Run (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Time (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
The Great Gig in the Sky (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Money (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Us and Them (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Any Colour You Like (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Brain Damage (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Eclipse (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
Echoes (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
It’s certainly worth noting, for the fans, that there will be a “50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition“ set (pictured below) including a 3 LP (vinyl) and 2 CD version, as well as the Blu-ray Audio disc. There will also be individual releases of the 3-disc LP vinyl and 2-disc CD set.
The first three seasons of the comedy series “Ted Lasso“ [a.k.a. “Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way”] are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The AppleTV+ Original Series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster, and Nick Mohammed. The show ran for a total of three seasons, spanning 34 episodes. It’s returning soon for its fourth season.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray set include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. This will be an 8-disc set with each receiving a BD-100 disc. No digital copy will be included.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with this release, aside from a poster.
