The 2016 film Hush is coming to 4K in November

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The 2016 film “Hush” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 26th via Scream Factory. The film, co-written & directed by Mike Flanagan, starred John Gallagher Jr., Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Samantha Sloyan, and Emma Graves. It’s worth noting that this film was originally seen on Netflix and happens to be “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

This release features a new 2024 4K restoration supervised and approved by Director Mike Flanagan. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is also available for preorder directly via Shout! Factory’s website. There are also two different exclusive versions available for preorder directly from Shout! Factory. One exclusive version includes an exclusive alternate slipcover and 2 posters and the other version has those autographed by the film’s director Mike Flanagan.

The bonus materials included with this 4-disc “combo pack” are listed below, including the original version and “Shush Cut,” presented in both 4K and HD.

Disc One (4K UHD™, ORIGINAL VERSION):

  • NEW 2024 4K Restoration supervised and approved by Director Mike Flanagan
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan, Actor & Co-Writer Kate Siegel, and Actors Samantha Sloan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco.

Disc Two (4K UHD™, “SHUSH CUT”):

  • NEW 2024 4K Restoration – B&W “SHUSH CUT” supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel.
  • NEW 2024 “Shush Cut” Audio Mix.

Disc Three (Blu-ray™, ORIGINAL VERSION & “SHUSH CUT”):

  • NEW 2024 4K Restoration supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco (Original Version).
  • NEW 2024 4K Restoration – B&W “Shush Cut” supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel (“Shush Cut”).
  • NEW 2024 “Shush Cut” Audio Mix.

Disc Four (Blu-ray™, Special Features):

  • NEW Feature-Length Picture-In-Picture Video Commentary with Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco (Original Version).
  • NEW Interview with Samantha Sloyan.
  • NEW Interview with Kate Siegel.
  • NEW Interview with John Gallagher, Jr.
  • NEW Interview with Michael Trucco.
  • NEW Interview with Mike Flanagan.
  • NEW Interview with Producer Trevor Macy.
  • NEW Interview with Composers The Newton Brothers.
  • NEW Interview with Director of Photography James Kniest.

Godzilla Minus One on 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2023 film “Godzilla: Minus One” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on November 19th via TOHO & Studio Distribution Services. The film, co-written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, and Hidetaka Yoshioka. It’s certainly worth noting that the film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Japanese Dolby Atmos and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos (Japanese) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (English). All of the releases include English subtitles for the Japanese audio mix. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find preorder listings for the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV. And, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at retailer Walmart.

It’s also worth noting that there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) that will be released on November 19th as well. It was available for preorder at Amazon and other retailers but has since sold out. Stay tuned for any updates regarding the 4K SteelBook’s availability.

The bonus materials set to be included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases include:

  • Behind the Scenes: Godzilla Minus One – No. 30
  • Trailers
  • TV Spots
  • A Ray of Hope
  • Worldwide Praise
  • Live and Fight

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the movie on YouTube.

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Animated film Robot Dreams on Blu-ray in October

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The 2023 animated film “Robot Dreams” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 8th via NEON, distributed by Decal Releasing. The film was directed and co-written by Pablo Berger and is based on the graphic novel by Sara Varon. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes and received a 2024 Academy Award nomination for “Best Animated Feature Film.”

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 now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The following bonus materials will be included on the release.

  • Pablo Berger Interview
  • From Reality to Animation
  • A Once-In-A-Lifetime Friendship
  • The Sounds of 1980s New York
  • The Art Direction
  • The Animation
  • Soundtrack
  • A Love Letter to New York
  • A Film Without Words
  • Teaser
  • Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film on YouTube.

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Despicable Me 4 comes to 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2024 animated sequel “Despicable Me 4” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 24th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, co-directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, features the voice talents of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Miranda Cosgrove, Stephen Colbert, Sofía Vergara, and Will Ferrell.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will come with a digital copy.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The following bonus materials will be included with each release.

  • Game Over and Over – After stumbling upon a powered-up game controller inside Gru’s lair, the mischievous Minions discover its ability to control one another, unleashing mayhem as they compete for high scores.
  • Benny’s Birthday – Benny finds himself trapped in a time loop of a Minion-style birthday party, encountering uproarious mischief at every turn.
  • Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes
    • Class of ‘85
    • Minions at the Reunion
    • Minions at Home
    • Big Day Out
    • Karate Round 2
    • Gru vs. Treehouse
    • Defibrillator
    • Mega Minions Mega Mix
    • Mega Minions in Lockdown
  • Despicable Dialogue – Watch Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, and the rest of the cast perform some of their silliest lines in this hilarious montage of recording booth moments!
  • Meet the Cast – Get to know the actors behind your favorite characters! Featuring some of your old favorites like Gru, Lucy, and their girls as well as new favorites like the Prescotts and villains Maxime and Valentina.
    • Steve Carell: Gru
    • Kristen Wiig: Lucy
    • Joey King: Poppy Prescott
    • Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Madison Polan: Gru’s Girls
    • Stephen Colbert & Chloe Fineman: The Prescotts
    • Sofia Vergara: Valentina
    • Will Ferrell: Maxime
  • Making Of – The cast and crew of DESPICABLE ME 4 share a behind the scenes look at the creation of the fourth installment of this iconic franchise! Learn about the story, the new characters, the animation process and more!
  • Mega Minion Mayhem – Assemble the Mega Minions! Learn about the development of the five most unique Minions to date.
  • Rogues Gallery – Using the AVL’s state-of-the-art facial recognition software, we look back at the most nefarious villains from past DESPICABLE and MINIONS films.
  • How to Draw – Join Head of Story, Habib Louati, as he shows us how to draw the Mega Minions – Dave, Mel, Jerry, Gus and Tim!

Lastly, it’s also worth noting that a “Despicable Me 4-Movie Collection” Blu-ray Disc set will be released on September 24th. It’s now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV.

Elvira Mistress of the Dark comes to 4K in November

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The 1988 film “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on November 12th via Arrow Video. The film, directed by James Signorelli, starred Cassandra Peterson, Phil Rubenstein, Larry Flash Jenkins, Tress MacNeille, Edie McClurg, William Morgan Sheppard, Raleigh Bond, Hugh Gillin, Kurt Fuller, Ira Heiden, Kris Kamm, Scott Morris, and Susan Kellermann.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with Uncompressed Linear PCM 2.0 Stereo sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition will physically include an illustrated booklet and a reversible sleeve (pictured below, minus the disc).

Below is a list of the bonus materials and physical extras to be included with the Limited Edition sets.

  • Introduction to the film by director James Signorelli
  • 2017 audio commentary with director James Signorelli, hosted by Fangoria editor emeritus Tony Timpone
  • 2017 audio commentary with Patterson Lundquist, www.elviramistressofthedark.com webmaster and judge of US TV show The Search for the Next Elvira
  • Archival audio commentary with actors Cassandra Peterson and Edie McClurg and writer John Paragon
  • Too Macabre – The Making of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark – 2018 version of this feature-length documentary on the making of the film, including interviews with various cast and crew and archival material
  • Recipe for Terror: The Creation of the Pot Monster – 2018 version of this featurette on the concept and design of the pot monster, as well as the film’s other SFX
  • Original storyboards
  • Extensive image galleries
  • Original US theatrical and teaser trailers
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Sam Irving, Kat Ellinger and Patterson Lundquist

The 2017 film The Shape of Water on 4K in November

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The 2017 film “The Shape of Water” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 26th via The Criterion Collection. The Academy Award-winning 2018 Best Picture of the Year, directed & co-written by Guillermo del Toro, starred Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Doug Jones. Aside from winning four Academy Awards, the film is still “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s most certainly worth noting that this film has already received a 4K UHD Blu-ray release back in 2018, yet this will feature a different visual presentation.

The movie has received a 4K digital master, supervised by director Guillermo del Toro. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. You can also order the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • New conversation between del Toro and filmmaker David Lowery
  • A Fairy Tale for Troubled Times, a documentary highlighting the film’s production design, performances, special effects, and score
  • Anatomy of a Scene: Prologue and Anatomy of a Scene: The Dance, both featuring on-set footage and interviews with del Toro
  • Shaping the Waves, an interview with illustrator James Jean
  • Masterclass from 2017 on the film’s technical aspects, featuring del Toro, director of photography Dan Laustsen, visual-effects supervisor and co–creature designer Shane Mahan, visual-effects supervisor Dennis Berardi, costume designer Luis Sequeira, and production designer Paul D. Austerberry
  • Trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
  • PLUS: An essay by film critic Carlos Aguilar
  • New cover by Greg Ruth

2007 film The Invasion on 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2007 film “The Invasion” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc Limited Editions on November 12th via Arrow Video. The science fiction film, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, starred Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jackson Bond, Jeffrey Wright, and Veronica Cartwright.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions are now available for preorder at Amazon. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions available to preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The 4K and Blu-ray Limited Editions will physically include an illustrated booklet, a reversible sleeve, and a double-sided fold-out poster (4K version pictured below).

Below is a list of the bonus materials and physical extras to be included with the Limited Edition sets.

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Andrea Subisati and Alexandra West, co-hosts of The Faculty of Horror podcast
  • Body Snatchers and Beyond, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller Nicholas
  • That Bug That’s Going Around, a new visual essay exploring The Invasion as pandemic prophecy by film scholar Josh Nelson
  • We’ve Been Snatched Before, an archival featurette from 2007
  • The Invasion: A New Story, an archival featurette from 2007
  • The Invasion: On the Set, an archival featurette from 2007
  • The Invasion: Snatched, an archival featurette from 2007
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film critics William Bibbiani and Sally Christie
  • Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
  • Double-sided fold out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
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