New Blu-ray Releases for July 30th, 2024
The following titles will be released on July 30th, 2024 to Blu-ray:
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Read moreNew 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for July 30th, 2024
The following titles will be released on July 30th, 2024 to 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Read moreTrick ‘r Treat comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray in October
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The 2007 film “Trick ‘r Treat” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition set on October 29th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Michael Dougherty, starred Brian Cox, Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Lauren Lee Smith, Moneca Delain, Tahmoh Penikett, Brett Kelly, Britt McKillip, Samm Todd, and Leslie Bibb.
The movie has received a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films, approved by writer-director Michael Dougherty. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound.
UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set available for preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. As mentioned, the 4K physical media release will come as a limited edition set, and include the following physical extras (pictured below).
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck
- Six postcard-sized artcards
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Becky Darke and Heather Wixson
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It’s certainly worth noting that there will also be an Arrow Store exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition set that features the original artwork for the poster. That exclusive 4K limited edition set is available for preorder directly from Arrow Video. The standard bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, with more extras to be confirmed later.
- Archival audio commentary by Michael Dougherty, conceptual artist Breehn Burns, storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins and composer Douglas Pipes
- Tales of Folklore & Fright, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty, Breehn Burns and Simeon Wilkins
- Tales of Mischief & Mayhem: Filming Trick ‘r Treat, an archival interview with Michael Dougherty on the making of the film
- Sounds of Shock & Superstition: Scoring Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Douglas Pipes
- Tales of Dread & Despair: Releasing Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Rob Galluzzo of the Shock Waves podcast, exploring the film’s release and fandom
- Season’s Greetings, a short film from 1996 directed by Michael Dougherty with optional director commentary
- The Lore and Legends of Halloween, an archival featurette narrated by actor Brian Cox
- School bus VFX comparison
- Additional scenes
- FEARnet promos
- Sam O’Lantern
- Storyboard and conceptual artwork gallery
- Behind the scenes gallery
- Monster Mash comic book set in the Trick ‘r Treat universe
- Trailer
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The Bikeriders arrives on 4K and Blu-ray in August
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The 2024 film “The Bikeriders” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 13th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, directed & co-written by Jeff Nichols, stars Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Michael Faist, and Norman Reedus. 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 Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Johnny, Benny, & Kathy – From the accents to the attitude, get to know the lead characters of THE BIKERIDERS. Hear from the cast and producing team on how they took the personalities and environments from a book of photographs and brought a narrative to the big screen.
- The Era of THE BIKERIDERS – Grab your leather jacket and gear up for a ride as we enter the era of THE BIKERIDERS. This piece focuses on the authenticity that was captured by the brilliant production team who nailed the look, feel, and sound of the late 1960s Midwest.
- The Filmmaker’s Eye: Jeff Nichols – Go behind the lens with director Jeff Nichols as he shared his overall vision for the film, stylistic choices, and how he works with talent. Members of the ensemble cast along with producers chime in on the significance of working on a Jeff Nichols film.
- Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Jeff Nichols
It’s certainly worth noting that the film will be available on the streaming platform Peacock on August 9th – days before the physical release. Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full home video announcement.
Read more1955 Hitchcock film To Catch a Thief on 4K in October
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The 1955 film “To Catch a Thief” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 15th via Paramount Presents. The film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starred Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Jean Martinelli, Charles Vanel, Brigitte Auber, and Georgette Anys. This movie has already been released by Paramount Presents on Blu-ray Disc back in April of 2021, as spine number 3 in the series, but this will be its debut to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format – carrying the same spine number. The 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 Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. This release will only include the 4K disc and no Blu-ray counterpart. It should perhaps include a digital copy, judging from how Paramount Presents has done things so far. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Below you can find a list of the bonus materials set to be included with the release.
- Filmmaker Focus: Leonard Maltin on To Catch a Thief
- Behind the Gates (2009): Carry Grant and Grace Kelly
- Audio Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper (Hitchcock historian)
- Original Theatrical Trailer
Furiosa Black and Chrome Edition on 4K in September
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The 2024 film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” the “Black & Chrome Edition” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 24th individually and as part of “Mad Max: 5-Film Collection“ via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film was directed & co-written by George Miller, known for correspondingly directing all of the previous “Mad Max” franchise films. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Alyla Browne, Tom Burke, George Shevtsov, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, and Charlee Fraser. 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 Dolby Atmos sound.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Black & Chrome Edition is a version of the theatrical film which has the color removed in favor of a black a chrome aesthetic. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Black & Chrome Edition will feature an introduction by director George Miller.”
There will an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray release of this version of the film. Also, the “Black & Chrome Edition” of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” will be included with the “Mad Max: 5-Film Collection“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured below). No Blu-ray version of this collection is planned stateside. This set is now available for preorder over at Amazon, retailer Walmart, and online retailer GRUV. Stay tuned for a preorder listing for the individual 4K UHD Blu-ray of the Black & Chrome Edition.
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This collection will include a (separate) special features disc and the following films:
- “Mad Max” (1979)
- “Mad Max: The Road Warrior” (1981)
- “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” (1985)
- “Mad Max Fury Road” (2015)
- “Furiousa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) with both theatrical and “Black & Chrome Edition” forms of the film and features an introduction by director George Miller.
NOTE: The standard version of “Furiousa: A Mad Max Saga” on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc will be released in August before this version. You’ll have to wait until September to get this version of the film physically. Below, after the break, you can find the official anouncement about the 4K digital and physical media releases of the “Black & Chrome Edition” of the film.
Read more2017 film Wind River gets 4K SteelBook in September
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The 2017 film “Wind River” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 10th via Lionsgate as an exclusive to retailer Walmart. The film, written & directed by Taylor Sheridan, starred Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Julia Jones, Gil Birmingham, and Graham Greene. 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 Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless sound. Below is a glimpse at the contents of this 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind-the-Scenes Video Gallery
The 2002 film The Ring is coming to 4K in October
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The 2002 horror film “The Ring” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 15th via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Gore Verbinski, starred Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox, and Jane Alexander. Previously released this year as part of “The Ring Collection” set on 4K UHD Blu-ray (by Scream Factory), this will be the first time the film has been available for individual purchase on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format.
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 DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The standard 4K and 4K SteelBook will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy included. The bonus materials for the release have yet to be announced.
UPDATE: You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray and the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available for preorder at Amazon. There’s no preorder listing yet for the standard 4K release but stay tuned.
