The 1983 film Krull comes to 4K in September

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The 1983 film Krull is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 16th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Peter Yates directed this film. It starred Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, and Francesca Annis.

The movie has been restored from the original camera negative and approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It comes with Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 surround sound. This 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is also featured.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included in this release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Peter Yates, Actors Ken Marshall & Lysette Anthony and Editor Ray Lovejoy
  • Behind-the-Scenes Commentary
  • “Journey to Krull” Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer  

The 2024 film The Surfer comes to 4K in July

The 2024 film The Surfer is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via Lionsgate Limited. Lorcan Finnegan directed the film. It stars Nicolas Cage, Finn Little, Rahel Romahn, Nic Cassim, Julian McMahon, Miranda Tapsell, Alexander Bertrand, and Rory O’Keeffe. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is deemed “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reception from critics.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. A digital copy of the film is also included.

You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray exclusively via the Lionsgate Limited website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Lorcan Finnegan
  • Through a Wave Darkly: Making The Surfer
  • Theatrical Trailer

Final Destination Bloodlines 4K and Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on July 22nd via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky directed the movie. It starred Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, and Richard Harmon. The cast also includes Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, and Rya Kihlstedt. Brec Bassinger and Tony Todd complete the ensemble.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos. A digital copy (compatible with Movies Anywhere) is included with each of the 4K and Blu-ray releases.

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 retailer Walmart.

A 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) will also be available on the same date. It will be a 2-disc “combo pack” including its Blu-ray counterpart. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart.

Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

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

  • Death Becomes Them: On the Set of “Final Destination Bloodlines” – featurette
    • Catch up with the fresh new cast and dynamic directing duo of “Final Destinations Bloodlines” to hear about their experiences on set and what fun surprises they managed to sneak in for the fans.
  • The Many Deaths of Bloodlines – featurette
    • From the collapse of the Skyview Restaurant to the world’s worst MRI, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the most gruesome Final Destination deaths yet!
  • The Legacy of Bludworth – featurette
    • Tony Todd reflects on the decades-spanning legacy of his iconic character and re-examines Bludworth’s impact on the franchise now that all has been revealed.
  • Director’s Commentary
  • Commentary by the film’s directors Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky

UPDATED: There will also be a “Final Destination: 6-Film Collection” available on Blu-ray Disc (July 22nd). It is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The 2001 Bill Paxton film Frailty on 4K in July

The 2001 film Frailty is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via Lionsgate Limited. Bill Paxton directed this film. It starred Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, Jeremy Sumpter, Luke Askew, and Matt O’Leary.

NOTE: This release will be exclusive to online via the Lionsgate Limited website. You will not see this release on store shelves.

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 HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. This release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Collector’s Edition is now available for preorder directly via Lionsgate Limited. The bonus materials set to be included with this set are listed below, sorted by disc. The later bonus materials are exclusive to this Lionsgate Limited Collector’s Edition release.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Director Bill Paxton and Writer Brent Hanley
  • Production Audio Commentary with Editor Arnold Glassman, Producer David Kirschner, and Composer Brian Tyler
  • “Anatomy of a Scene” Featurette courtesy of Sundance Channel

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • “The Making of Frailty” Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes with optional Director Commentary
  • Storyboards
  • Photo Gallery
  • TV Spots

Lionsgate Limited Extras:

  • Father Figure
  • Establishing Shot
  • More Stories from the Frailty Set
  • Teaser Trailer
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 2024 film The Assessment on Blu-ray in June

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The 2024 film The Assessment is coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 17th via Magnolia Home Entertainment. Fleur Fortune directed the movie. It stars Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, Himesh Patel, and Minnie Driver. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. The release does not appear to include any bonus material.

Death of a Unicorn comes to Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “Death of a Unicorn” is set to be released on Blu-ray Disc on July 1st via A24. Alex Scharfman wrote and directed the movie. It stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon as well as directly via the A24 Shop. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Alex Scharfman
  • “How to Kill a Unicorn” Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Six Collectible Postcards

The 2025 film Warfare on 4K and Blu-ray in July

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Commissions Earned

The 2025 film “Warfare” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on July 1st via A24. The movie was co-directed & co-written by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. It stars D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, and Michael Gandolfini. It also co-stars Alex Brockdorff, Finn Bennett, Evan Holtzman, and Aaron Mackenzie. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, consumers can preorder directly both the 4K and Blu-ray versions via A24 Shop. The bonus materials set to be included with both releases are listed below.

  •  Commentary with Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland, and Military Consultant Brian Philpot
  • “Courage Under Fire: The Making of Warfare” Featurette
  • Set of Six Collectible Postcards with Behind-the-Scenes Photography by Alex Brockdorff

Roger Waters This Is Not a Dream on Blu-ray August

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Roger Waters: This Is Not a Drill (Live from Prague) comes to Blu-ray Disc on August 1st via Legacy Records. The live concert film was recorded at the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic on May 25, 2023. Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters plays many of the songs Pink Floyd fans are familiar with. He also includes songs from his solo career and a new song. Here’s the description of this release.

“Originally recorded and filmed during Waters concert at the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic on May 25, 2023, this Blu-ray captures Waters’ widely praised live show, featuring iconic tracks like “Us & Them”, “Comfortably Numb”, “Wish You Were Here”, and “Is This The Life We Really Want?”. Additionally, Waters performs his highly acclaimed new song, “The Bar”. Filmed live in Prague, this high-definition Blu-ray captures the immersive visuals and sonic brilliance of the This Is Not A Drill tour.”

The full track listing is below.

  1. Introduction
  2. Comfortably Numb
  3. The Happiest Days of Our Lives
  4. Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2
  5. Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 3
  6. The Powers That Be
  7. The Bravery Of Being Out of Range
  8. The Bar Part 1
  9. Have a Cigar
  10. Wish You Were Here
  11. Shine On You Crazy Diamond
  12. Sheep
  13. In The Flesh
  14. Run Like Hell
  15. Déjà Vu
  16. Is This the Life We Really Want?
  17. Money
  18. Us and Them
  19. Any Colour You Like
  20. Brain Damage
  21. Eclipse
  22. Two Suns in the Sunset
  23. The Bar Part 2
  24. Outside the Wall
  25. Credits
  26. Comfortably Numb – Music Video
  27. Two Suns in the Sunset – Music Video

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation with Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround, and uncompressed PCM 2.0 stereo. This release will include two animated music videos, which you can consider bonus materials. They are listed at the bottom of the track listing above.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly from Roger Waters’ website. Below, after the break, you can find a video of a performance of “Wish You Were Here” from the concert. Also, you’ll find the full press release from Legacy Recordings at the bottom.

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