The 2023 horror film “When Evil Lurks” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 3rd via Shudder. The Spanish language film was written and directed by Demián Rugna. It starred Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater, Virginia Garófalo, and Emilio Vodanovich. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio without HDR. It will be in SDR (standard dynamic range). It also features Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, with English subtitles. This release 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. The bonus material included with this release is listed below.
The 2000 film “Bring It On“ will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 24th via Shout Select (Shout! Studios). Peyton Reed directed this movie, which starred Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, and Eliza Dushku. Additionally, it co-starred Jesse Bradford, Clare Kramer, Nicole Bilderback, Tsianina Joelson, and Rini Bell. It’s worth noting that this film is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The movie has received a new 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative. Director Peyton Reed approved this. The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The audio will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 2002 film “Lilo & Stitch” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray, for the first time, on May 6th via Disney. Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders directed the movie. It featured the voices of Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, Kevin McDonald, Zoe Caldwell, and Ving Rhames. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics’ reviews.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will feature Dolby Atmos sound, with a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 core. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, will also be included.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials included on the release are listed below.
Deleted Scenes
Hula Lesson
Animating The Hula
Audio Commentary
DisneyPedia: The Islands – Explore Hawaiʽi, Oʽahu, Maui, Kauaʽi, Lǡnaʽi and Molokaʽi
2 Music Videos and a Behind-The-Music Featurette
A Stitch in Time: Follow Stitch Through The Disney Years
The 2025 film “Mickey 17” will be released on May 13th on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Bong Joon Ho co-wrote & directed the film. The movie stars Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Michael Monroe, Patsy Ferran, and Cameron Britton. This is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 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 1.85:1 aspect and Dolby Atmos sound. The releases will each include a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere. It’s also worth mentioning that a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release is coming on the same date.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the 2024 film “Paddington in Peru” on Blu-ray Disc on April 29th. Dougal Wilson directed the film. The cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Waters, Jim Broadbent, Carla Tous, Olivia Colman, and Antonio Banderas. Ben Whishaw provides the voice of “Paddington.” This film is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.
The 1996 film “Kingpin” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 27th via KL Studio Classics. Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly directed the comedy. It starred Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, and Chris Elliott.
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 in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, on a BD-100 disc. This 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack, ” including its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. That Blu-ray will include both the Theatrical Cut and the Extended Cut of the film. The 4K disc will feature only the Theatrical Cut.
The 1998 movie “Dark City“ will get 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets on June 24th. The releases are via Arrow Video. Alex Proyas directed and co-wrote the film. The movie starred Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, and Richard O’Brien. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. This release will feature both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut in either 4K or HD.
The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. Director of photography Dariusz Wolski approved this. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10. It will consist of Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo lossless sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio. It will also include Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1, and 2.0 sound. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each come with two discs. There will be an additional 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray Disc. This addition is for both the director’s cut and the theatrical cut of the film. Each disc will also include extras.
60-page perfect bound collectors book featuring new writing by author Richard Kadrey, and film critics Sabina Stent, Virat Nehru and Martyn Pedler
Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
Three postcard-sized reproduction art cards
Postcard from Shell Beach
Dr Schreber business card
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray) Director’s Cut:
Brand new audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
Brand new audio commentary with Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast
Archive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
Archive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
Archive audio commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer
Archive introduction by Alex Proyas
Return to Dark City, a new hour-long documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle
Rats in a Maze, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West
I’m as Much in the Dark as You Are, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in Dark City
Design & Storyboards
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray) Theatrical Cut:
Archive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos
Archive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
Memories of Shell Beach, a 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception
Architecture of Dreams, a 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film
