The 2005 DreamWorks Animation film “Madagascar” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 22nd, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie was co-directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. It featured voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Cedric The Entertainer.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It also features Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus material set to be included with the release is listed below.
“The Last of Us: The Complete Second Season” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on September 23rd. These releases will come via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The show, based on the video game, stars Pedro Pascal as “Joel” and Bella Ramsey as “Ellie.”
In its second season, it costars Gabriel Luna, Rutina Wesley, and Kaitlyn Dever. It also features Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, and Ariela Barer. Other stars include Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord, and Danny Ramirez. Additionally, Jeffrey Wright and Catherine O’Hara are in the cast.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Each release will be a 3-disc set. Below, you can find a better look at the artwork for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available to preorder at Amazon. But, stay tuned for an update very soon! The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
Ellie’s Ultimate Revenge (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) – Join the cast and crew as we discover what is fueling Ellie’s revenge and the rage within. What lead her on this path? Who is Ellie as a person and what drives her? What is her current relationship with Joel? How does she feel after she witnesses Joel die? Who is Abby? How can she find her? What will she do when she finally does? All of these questions are explored in Ellie’s Ultimate Revenge.
Beneath the Surface: The Visual FX of The Last of Us (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) – The Last of Us invites you behind the scenes with the award-winning teams who bring the show to life. Tour the prosthetic workshop and revisit the concept art that inspired the characters! See the pyro team bathe the infected stunt performers in flames. Go behind the scenes as the production prepares hundreds of background actors in hair and make up for their epic attack on Jackson. Learn how VFX and Costume teams worked together to help bring to life the spore-filled basement beneath Lakehill Hospital. Featuring interviews with cast and crew.
The 2025 film “Sinners” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on July 8th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Ryan Coogler wrote, produced, and directed the movie. It stars Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo. This movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics and is also “Verified Hot” based on audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Home video releases will feature the IMAX aspect ratio (for select scenes) and shift to a different aspect ratio. Here’s a statement specifically concerning that (taken from the press release).
“Sinners will be presented with expanded aspect ratio sequences, allowing consumers to see both 1.78:1 and 2.76:1 aspect ratios, as intended by the filmmaker for home viewing.”
This variable includes a 2.76:1 aspect ratio and a 1.78:1 aspect ratio. The 4K release will feature both HDR10 and Dolby Vision for high dynamic range. The 4K and Blu-ray will each include Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray will also feature the same tech specs for the aspect ratio of IMAX footage. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook [Sold Out most everywhere]
The following bonus material will be included on each release.
Dancing with the Devil: The Making of “Sinners” – featurette (32:35)
Thicker than Blood: Becoming the Smokestack Twins – featurette (10:45)
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler take us through the development, creation and portrayal of the Smokestack Twins, revealing how make-up, costumes, and visual effects come together to support these seamless performances.
Blues in the Night: The Music of “Sinners” – featurette (13:44)
Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson explores the musical landscape of Sinners, including the iconic sounds of the Delta Blues, and the creation and recording of the unique and inspired performances written for the film.
Spirits in the Deep South – featurette (7:58)
Prof. Yvonne Chireau explores the backdrop of Hoodoo in the deep south and how its beliefs and traditions in spirituality, ancestors, the hereafter, and defense against evil inform the world and characters of “Sinners.”
The Wages of Sin: The Creature FX of “Sinners” – featurette (10:51)
Creature Makeup FX Designer Mike Fontaine reveals the secrets behind the supernatural horrors that terrorize the Juke, Ryan Coogler’s fresh take on vampires, and the various gore and blood effects used throughout the film.
The 2025 film “Until Dawn” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray & Blu-ray on July 8th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film adaptation of the video game, of the same title, was directed by David F. Sandberg. It stars Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Maia Mitchell, and Peter Stormare.
The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray (included) feature a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound.
EDITORIAL NOTE: This release will be a different type of “combo pack” for Sony. This [primarily 4K] product will be the only way you can purchase the movie on Blu-ray [in HD]. This has been a growing trend over the past few years with a few other studios and boutique labels. Frankly, it’s much easier to report on one release that contains both 4K and HD versions. Even for me as a news editor, this simplicity is appreciated. Now, I’m sure some consumers don’t own a 4K display or player. Some will not want to pay the extra price. I hear your concern, but I think this is, unfortunately, now a reality.
Adapting a Nightmare – Join David F. Sandberg (Dir / Prod) and Gary Dauberman (Writer / Prod) as they explore the inspirations behind the film, the fun of genre-switching and how they expanded the universe of the game.
Death-Defying Cast – Dying over and over never felt so good – meet the fearless, game-for-anything cast as they attempt to survive Until Dawn.
Practical Terrors – From wendigos to exploding bodies, Director David F. Sandberg knows the value of practical effects – and how those prosthetics, props, and blood elicit a more authentic reaction from the cast.
Commentary with Director David F. Sandberg & Producer Lotta Losten
The 1959 Western “Shane” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via KL Studio Classics. George Stevens directed the film. It starred Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Jack Palance, Van Heflin, Ben Johnson, Brandon De Wilde, and Edgar Buchanan. A Special Edition Blu-ray will also be available on July 15th via Kino Lorber as well.
The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation. It features a 1.37:1 aspect ratio. The presentation includes Dolby Vision or HDR10 high dynamic range. It also provides lossless Mono sound, all on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The tech specs for the Blu-ray Special Edition include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio and lossless Mono audio, on a BD-50 disc.
NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode, Writer of the Forthcoming Monograph, Shane, a Reel West Series Book from the University of New Mexico Press
Audio Commentary by George Stevens Jr. (Production Assistant and Son of the Late Director/Producer George Stevens) and Associate Producer Ivan Moffat
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode, Writer of the Forthcoming Monograph, Shane, a Reel West Series Book from the University of New Mexico Press
Audio Commentary by George Stevens Jr. (Production Assistant and Son of the Late Director/Producer George Stevens) and Associate Producer Ivan Moffat
TV’s “Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Series” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The show ran a total of 12 seasons and starred Angela Lansbury as “Jessica Fletcher.”
This 62-disc set includes all 264 episodes along with an additional 4 TV movies. Bonus materials are also said to be included.
The tech specs for the release are speculated to include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio and lossless 2.0 stereo sound. The Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for any further details. Below you will find a product description.
“Angela Lansbury stars as Jessica Fletcher in one of the longest-running and most beloved TV series of all-time, Murder, She Wrote. Set in Cabot Cove, Maine, Jessica is a mystery writer and amateur detective who is quick to outwit both criminals and the police when it comes to solving a murder. Winner of 4 Golden Globes and nominated for 12 consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Actress in a Drama, the series showcases unforgettable guest stars including Tom Bosely, George Clooney, Shirley Jones, Courteney Cox, Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Rooney, Tom Selleck, John Amos, Dorothy Lamour, Cyd Charrise and many more. In Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Series, help Jessica get to the bottom of every crime she encounters in this completely remastered collection featuring all 264 episodes, 4 TV movies, and bonus features.”
The 1995 comedy “Billy Madison“ starring Adam Sandler comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 29th via KL Studio Classics. Tamra Davis directed the film, which Adam Sandler co-wrote and produced. The movie co-starred Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford, Chris Farley, Norm MacDonald, Josh Mostel, Steve Buscemi, and Robert Smigel.
The movie has received a new master from a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. Audio will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo configurations. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound.
The 1978 film “Convoy” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 22nd via KL Studio Classics. Sam Peckinpah directed the movie. It starred Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young, and Seymour Cassel.
The movie has received a new master by StudioCanal, from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, on a BD-100 disc. Audio on the 4K disc will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono. This will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
