The 2013 film American Hustle on 4K SteelBook in May

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The 2013 film “American Hustle” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition SteelBook on May 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by David O. Russell, starred Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is still “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

The new 4K transfer and sound mix were approved by the film’s director, David O. Russell. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. There will also be the original theatrical DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound mix included. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as a digital code (copy) of the film included. You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart but stay tuned for an update. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

4K ULTRA HD DISC

  • NEW: Nearly 15 Minutes of Additional Never-Before-Seen Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

BLU-RAY DISC™

  • Special Features:
    • 11 Deleted and Extended Scenes
    • The Making of American Hustle

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the 4K release of the film.

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David Ayer’s The Beekeeper on 4K and Blu-ray in April

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The 2024 film “The Beekeeper” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on April 23rd via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed by David Ayer, stars Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Josh Hutcherson, Jeremy Irons, David Witts, Michael Epp, Jemma Redgrave, and Minnie Driver.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with 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 releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. No bonus materials are set to be included with either version.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement about the upcoming home video releases.

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2024 Horror film Night Swim on Blu-ray in April

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The 2024 horror film “Night Swim” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on April 9th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, produced by Jason Blum & James Wan and directed by Bryce McGuire, stars, Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, and Gavin Warren.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound on a BD-50 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its DVD counterpart along with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray Disc available for preorder at retailers Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • MASTERS OF FEAR – Horror legends Jason Blum and James Wan discuss why they chose to collaborate on this project, what drew them to this story and why first-time director, Bryce McGuire, was the perfect man for the job.
  • DEMONS FROM THE DEPTHS – Dive into the world of special effects and learn how the creatures in NIGHT SWIM were created to withstand the trials of filming underwater.
  • INTO THE DEEP – Go beneath the surface and hear from cast and crew on the physical and technical work that went into creating a movie that contains so many underwater sequences.
  • MARCO POLO – Director Bryce McGuire breaks down the pivotal scare scene and how the film took a simple children’s game and turned it into a nightmare.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH CO-WRITER/DIRECTOR BRYCE MCGUIRE

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and official details about the upcoming home video releases of this film.

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Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi on 4K SteelBook in April

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The 2022 Disney+ original “Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 30th via Disney. The series, directed by Deborah Chow, starred Ewan McGregor, Moses Ingram, Vivien Lyra Blair, Hayden Christensen, Sung Kang, Rupert Friend, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jimmy Smits, with the voice of James Earl Jones.

The tech specs for the 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 two BD-100 discs. The release will physically include 3 concept art cards (pictured above). There’s no digital copy or Blu-ray included with this release. UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Duels of Fate: Obi-Wan vs Vader – Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor, and Hayden Christensen examine the lightsaber battles of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
  • The Dark Times: Villains – Uncover the lore of the deadly Inquisitors, and Darth Vader’s iconic look.
  • Designing The Galaxy – Say hello to Leia’s loveable sidekick, Lola, then explore the new planets of the Star Wars galaxy.
  • Director’s Commentary – Join director Deborah Chow for an exclusive audio commentary on the action-packed finale.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space arrives on 4K in May

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The 1988 cult classic film “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 14th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). The movie, celebrating its 35th anniversary, was directed by Stephen Chiodo, and starred Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon, Michael S. Siegel, Peter Licassi, and Royal Dano.

This release has received a new 4K scan of the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo audio configurations. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

UPDATE: You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured above) and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available for preorder at Amazon.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials set to be included with both versions of the 4K UHD Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary With The Chiodo Brothers
  • “The Making of Killer Klowns”
  • “Komposing Klowns”
  • “Kreating Klowns”
  • Visual Effects With Gene Warren
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Bloopers
  • Earliest Films Of The Chiodo Brothers
  • Easter Eggs

Guillermo del Toro film Crimson Peak on 4K in May

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The 2015 film “Crimson Peak” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition set on May 21st via Arrow Video. The film, directed & co-written by Guillermo del Toro, starred Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gorman, Leslie Hope, and Doug Jones.

The release will include some physical extras (pictured below): A double-sided, fold-out poster, four double-sided postcards, limited edition packaging designed by Crimson Peak concept artist Guy Davis, and a Limited edition 80-page, hard-bound book featuring writing by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an archival interview with Guillermo del Toro, and original conceptual design illustrations by artists Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition

The movie has received a presentation approved by the director. Tech specs for the 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:X sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition set can now be found on Amazon for preorder. Bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio commentary by co-writer and director Guillermo del Toro
  • The House is Alive: Constructing Crimson Peak, a feature-length documentary with cast and crew interviews and extensive behind the scenes footage
  • Spanish language interview with Guillermo del Toro
  • The Gothic Corridor, The Scullery, The Red Clay Mines, The Limbo Fog Set; four featurettes exploring different aspects of Allerdale Hall
  • A Primer on Gothic Romance, the director and stars talk about the key traits of Gothic romance
  • The Light and Dark of Crimson Peak, the cast and crew talk about the film’s use of colour
  • Hand Tailored Gothic, a featurette on the film’s striking costumes
  • A Living Thing, a look at the design, modelling and construction of the Allerdale Hall sets
  • Beware of Crimson Peak, a walking tour around Allerdale Hall with Tom Hiddleston
  • Crimson Phantoms, a featurette on the film’s amazing ghosts
  • Kim Newman on Crimson Peak and the Tradition of Gothic Romance, an interview with the author and critic
  • Violence and Beauty in Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic Fairy Tale Films, a video essay by the writer Kat Ellinger
  • Deleted scenes
  • Image gallery
  • Original trailers and TV spots

1974 Bob Clark film Deathdream comes to 4K in May

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The 1974 film “Deathdream” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on May 21st via Blue Underground. The film, a.k.a. “Dead of Night”, directed by Bob Clark, starred John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Richard Backus, and Henderson Forsythe.

This has received a brand-new 2024 4K Restoration from the 35mm negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray 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 1.0 Mono sound. Tech specs for the new Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect and DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono sound. The 4K will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, as a “combo pack.” You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the two different releases of this film are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
  • Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark
  • Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Make-Up Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
  • Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
  • Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark
  • Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Make-Up Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
  • A Recollection With Star Anya Liffey and Writer/Make-Up Artist Alan Ormsby
  • Notes For A Homecoming – Interview with Composer Carl Zittrer
  • Flying Down To Brooksville – Interview with Production Manager John ‘Bud’ Cardos
  • Tom Savini: The Early Years
  • Deathdreaming – Interview with Star Richard Backus
  • NEW! The First Andy – Interview with Actor Gary Swanson
  • Screen Test with Original Andy, Gary Swanson
  • Alan Ormsby Student Film
  • Alternate Opening Titles
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Still Galleries

Further below, after the break, you can find a restored trailer for the film.

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