The 2025 film Until Dawn is coming to 4K in July

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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.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray (Blu-ray combo pack) is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K/Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • 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 1953 Western Shane is coming to 4K in July

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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.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD 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

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
  • Theatrical Trailer

Murder, She Wrote arrives on Blu-ray in June

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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.”

Adam Sandler film Billy Madison on 4K in July

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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 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, customers can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

DISC 1 (4K UHD):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
  • Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis

DISC 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
  • Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis
  • Deleted Scenes (32:58)
  • Outakes (3:44)
  • Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)

The 1978 film Convoy will arrive on 4K in July

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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.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, or you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell
  • Audio Commentary by Sam Peckinpah Historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons and Nick Redman
  • Audio Commentary by Peckinpah Scholar Mike Siegel

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Brand New HD Master by StudioCanal – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell
  • Audio Commentary by Sam Peckinpah Historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons and Nick Redman
  • Audio Commentary by Peckinpah Scholar Mike Siegel
  • Sam’s Trucker Movie: 2013 Documentary – Revised in 2024 (70:44)
  • The Lost Convoy: 2024 Video Essay by Mike Siegel
  • Three Lost Scenes: Deleted Scenes Illustrated with Rare Photos (5:53)
  • Injokes, Friends & Cameos: 2013 Featurette (6:05
  • Trucker Notes from Norway: 2013 Interview with Norwegian Trucker Expert Anders Loefaldli (3:19)
  • The Duck Trucks: 2024 Featurette (8:34)
  • Promoting Convoy: International Posters & Lobby Cards (9:49)
  • Convoy in Color: A Selection of 125 Color Stills (11:03)
  • Filming Convoy 1: A Rare Selection of 360 Production Stills (10:32)
  • Filming Convoy 2: A Rare Selection of 360 Production Stills (11:06)
  • Filming Convoy 3: A Rare Selection of 360 Production Stills (11:18)
  • Theatrical Trailer Widescreen (3:47)
  • TV Spot (1:07)
  • 6 Radio Spots (3:32)

Snow White is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in June

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The 2025 live-action film “Snow White” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on June 24th via Disney. Marc Webb directed the film. It stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. Both releases come as a “combo pack” with the 4K including a Blu-ray & the Blu-ray including a DVD. A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, will be included with each release.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and the Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The following bonus materials will be included with the two releases.

  • Sing Along with the Movie: Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with onscreen lyrics.
  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Anguish and Opportunity
    • Danger in the Woods
    • Hunt for Snow White
  • Fearless, Fair, Brave, and True: Making Snow White – Take a look behind the scenes with director Marc Webb, cast and crew as they share their vision for this live-action reimagining of Snow White, highlighting how they honor the legacy of the original story, including the characters, set design and more.
  • Merry Tunes – Go behind the songs with filmmakers and songwriting duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Hear about their new songs and how they beautifully intertwine with the classics.
  • Fairy Tale Fashion – Get an in-depth look at the fashion and costuming for the film, featuring legendary costume designer Sandy Powell. Along with filmmakers and cast, Sandy provides insight into how she brought iconic looks to life for Snow White, the Evil Queen and more. 
  • Bloopers – Discover all the fun and laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making Snow White.

The 1974 film Earthquake comes to 4K in July

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The 1974 film “Earthquake” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on July 8th. These releases will arrive via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Mark Robson directed the film. It starred Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Genevieve Bujold, and Richard Roundtree.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range, on a BD-66 disc. Dolby Atmos and DTS 2.1 “Sensurround” sound mixes will both be included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) are now available for preorder at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included on these releases. Both will come as a “combo pack.” The Blu-ray Disc counterpart will be included. A digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere will also be included.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
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