Memoir of a Snail is coming to Blu-ray in March

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The 2024 stop motion animated film “Memoir of a Snail” will be released on Blu-ray Disc on March 25th via IFC Films. The movie was both written & directed by Adam Elliot, best known for also directing the stop motion animated films “Harvey Krumpet” (2003) and “Mary and Max” (2009). The voice cast includes Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Eric Bana, Nick Cave, and Jacki Weaver. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics’ reviews.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can find the Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Director’s Commentary with Adam Elliot
  • Q&A with Adam Elliot and Jacki Weaver
  • Magic of Stop Motion
  • Interview with Sarah Snook
  • Making of Memoir of a Snail
  • Behind the Scenes of Memoir of a Snail

Red One is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in March

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The 2024 film “Red One” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 4th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Jake Kasdan, starred Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons.

The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will include a digital copy of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at Walmart.

No bonus materials will be featured on either the 4K or Blu-ray release.

Kraven the Hunter comes to 4K and Blu-ray in March

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The 2024 film “Kraven the Hunter” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray Disc on March 4th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The movie, based on the Marvel comics character, was directed by J.C. Chandor. It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon.

The following bonus material will be included.

  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Becoming Kraven
  • Beast Mode: The Stunts of the Hunt
  • Outtakes & Bloopers
  • Kraven’s First Hunt: The Direction
  • Allies & Antagonists: The Killer Cast

The 2008 film The Forbidden Kingdom on 4K SteelBook

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The 2008 film “The Forbidden Kingdom” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook via Lionsgate on February 25th as an Amazon exclusive. It was directed by Rob Minkoff and starred Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p 4K video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a “combo pack,” including its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy. Below you can find a better glimpse at the packaging for this release.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available exclusively for preorder at Amazon. The following bonus materials are set to be included in the release.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Rob Minkoff and Writer John Fusco
  • The Kung Fu Dream Team
  • Dangerous Beauty
  • Discovering China
  • Filming in Chinawood
  • Monkey King and the Eight Immortals
  • Previsualization Featurette with Commentary by Rob Minkoff
  • Blooper Reel
  • Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Rob Minkoff and John Fusco

The 1975 musical Tommy is coming to 4K in March

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The 1975 music “Tommy” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray via Shout Select (Shout! Studios) on March 18th. The film, directed by Ken Russell, featured music by “The Who” and guest musical performers. The cast featured Roger Daltrey in the role of “Tommy”. It also included Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, and Elton John. Additionally, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, and Jack Nicholson appeared. The lineup was completed by Tina Turner, John Entwistle, and Pete Townshend. This motion picture is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The movie received a new 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative and 35mm color interpositive. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p 4K video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 Quintophonic & 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You also can preorder directly via Shout Factory’s website. No bonus materials are set to be included with this release.

The 1986 film Night of the Creeps gets a 4K in March

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The 1986 horror film “Night of the Creeps“ will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray via Scream Factory on March 25th. It was written and directed by Fred Dekker and starred Jason Lively, Steve Marshall, Jill Whitlow, Wally Taylor, and Tom Atkins.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative approved by director Fred Dekker. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. The release will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a Blu-ray Disc with bonus materials.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray “Collector’s Edition” now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K release are listed below. This release will include only the director’s cut. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Actor Suzanne Snyder And Filmmakers Jackson Stewart And Francis Galluppi
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Fred Dekker
  • Audio Commentary With Actors Tom Atkins, Jason Lively, Steve Marshall, And Jill Whitlow
  • NEW “A New Breed Of Terror: The Films Of Fred Dekker” – A Career Retrospective Interview With The Writer/Director
  • Original Theatrical Ending
  • “Real Good Plan” – An Interview With Actor Jason Lively
  • “The Bradster” – An Interview With Actor Allan Kayser
  • “I Vote For That One” – An Interview With Actor Ken Heron
  • “Worst Coroner Ever” – An Interview With Actor Vic Polizos
  • “Answering The Door” – An Interview With Actor Suzanne Snyder
  • “Final Cut” – An Interview With Editor Michael N. Knue
  • Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – Revisiting The Locations Of The Film
  • “Thrill Me!” – The Making Of Night Of The Creeps – A 5-Part Exploration Of The Film
  • Tom Atkins: Man Of Action
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1984 film Amadeus is coming to 4K in February

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According to retailers, the 1984 film “Amadeus“ will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 25th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. This will only include the theatrical cut of the film. Milos Forman directed the movie, which starred F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, and Roy Dotrice. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

“The theatrical release version was digitally restored in 4K in 2024 by the Academy Film Archive and The Saul Zaentz Co. Restoration funding provided by Teatro Della Pace Films and The Film Foundation as well as The George Lucas Family Foundation.”

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 lossless surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV. The following bonus material will be included with this release.

  • “Amadeus: The Making of a Masterpiece” – Celebrate 40 years of Amadeus in this exclusive featurette
  • “The Making of Amadeus”
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