Rick and Morty Season 7 is coming to Blu-ray in March

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The popular animated TV series “Rick and Morty: The Complete Seventh Season” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 12th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.  The show, which airs on [adult swim], was co-created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland.  The voice cast this season features Ian Cardoni as “Rick” and Harry Belden as “Morty.”  The returning voice cast for the season includes Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release will presumably include a digital copy of the season, although it has yet to be verified. Stay tuned for an update.  You can now find the Blu-ray standard release available for preorder over at Amazon and Walmart.  There will be a Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below) available which you can now find also available for preorder over at Amazon and Walmart.

The bonus materials set to be included with the Season 7 Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • 10 Inside the Episodes (Featurettes) – Take a deeper look into each of the ten episodes from the season.
  • Directing Unmortricken (Featurette) – Jacob Hair walks us through the challenges of making one of the most ambitious and action-packed episodes in the series history, centered on the climatic showdown between Rick and his arch-nemesis.
  • The Characters of Season 7 – A wide-ranging look at how the character team crafted this season’s most impressive and challenging new designs. For example, how did the team create Jerricky, which consists of fusing two iconic characters together.
  • Inside Season 7- A deep dive on S7’s biggest story shifts and reveals, plus an overall look at the making of the season from the perspective of various members of the crew.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the home video releases of this season of the TV series.

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The Marvels are coming to both 4K and Blu-ray in February

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The 2023 Marvel Studios film “The Marvels” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on February 13th via Disney.  The film, the latest in the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” was directed by Nia DaCosta, and it stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Seo-Jun Park, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and  Samuel L. Jackson.

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 Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround on a BD-50 disc.  The 4K will come in the form of a “combo pack” getting its Blu-ray counterpart.  Both releases will each be including a digital code (copy) of the film.

UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc available for preorder over at Amazon.  Walmart will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) which also is now available for preorder.

The bonus materials set to be included with the home video releases of this film are listed below.

  • FEATURETTES
    • Entangled – Take a cosmic trip behind the scenes on The Marvels with the cast and crew of the film. Learn how director Nia DaCosta and the team took on such a vast production, and dive deeper with more details about Marvel’s first ever musical number.
    • The Production Diaries – Experience the lively, upbeat set of The Marvels as cast and crew recall candid and heartwarming moments, along with hilarious anecdotes.
  • DELETED SCENES
    • Captain-in-Residence – Kamala finds herself in Carol’s ship after an unexpected switch and incredulously picks up a call from Valkyrie.
    • It’s Under Control – Carol, Kamala, and Monica find themselves brainstorming for solutions on Aladna.
    • Space Yoga – Muneeba teaches yoga while an exasperated Nick Fury looks on.
    • The Chase – Chaos ensues as Ty-Rone chases Kamala in a tension-filled scene.
  • GAG REEL
    • Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Marvels.
  • AUDIO COMMENTARY
    • Listen to co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco talk about the film.

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

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Steven Soderbergh film Contagion on 4K in February

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The 2011 film “Contagion” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 27th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, distributed here by Allied Vaughn.  The film, directed by Steven Soderbergh, starred Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, and Bryan Cranston.

The tech specs for the release have yet to be fully detailed, but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and HDR10 form of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround.  There’s no sign of Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos being included with this release.  No Blu-ray counterpart will be part of the release, but you will get a digital code (copy) of the film.  Bonus materials should be identical to the previous Blu-ray and likely are housed on the 4K disc.  Stay tuned for an update on the specifics of the release.  NOTE: This release is said to be MOD (manufactured on demand), however, based on previously released titles, this will not be a burnt disc.

MAJOR UPDATES:  Amazon now has the 4K UHD Blu-ray preorder listing back up.  You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Deep Discount and MovieZyng.  The United Kingdom (UK) will be getting two different 4K UHD Blu-ray releases with one being SteelBook (pictured below) which are now available for preorder over at online retailer Zavvi.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in February

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The 2023 sequel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on February 13th via Lionsgate Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Francis Lawrence, stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Peter Dinklage, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis.  The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  The 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 come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart and the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart included and each having a digital copy (code).  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray both available for preorder over at Amazon and Walmart (with the links at the top).

Fans can rejoice as there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and also a 4K UHD Blu-ray Collector’s Edition available as exclusives at retailer Walmart (pictured below) which you can now find available for preorder.  NOTE:  Walmart has been showing the Collector’s Edition as sold out, but keep checking back, and perhaps closer to the release date they will have a preorder available again.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

4K UHD Blu-ray Collector’s Edition

The bonus materials set to be included with both releases are listed below.

4K UHD / BLU-RAY™ SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Audio Commentary with Producer-Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson (Not Included on Digital)
  • “Predator or Prey: Making The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” 8-Part Documentary (Not Included on Digital)
    • Songbirds & Snakes (The Acting Ensemble)
    • Pure as the Driven Snow (The Music of Lucy Gray Baird)
    • A Palette of Tactics (On Location in Poland and Berlin)
    • Humanity Undressed (Costume, Makeup & Hair)
    • To the Victor Go the Spoils (Stunts & Weapons)
    • Inner Sanctum (The Post-Production Process)
    • Snow Lands on Top (Reflections)
  • “The Hanging Tree” Song by Rachel Zegler
  • A Letter to the Fans
  • Theatrical Trailers (4K Only)

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full press release for these upcoming home video releases.

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1995 Gus Vant Sant film To Die for on 4K in March

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The 1995 film “To Die For” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 26th via The Criterion Collection.  The movie, directed by Gus Van Sant, starred Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Illeana Douglas, Wayne Knight, and Kurtwood Smith.

The movie has received a “NEW 4K digital restoration, approved by director Gus Van Sant and director of photography Eric Alan Edwards.”  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 DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.  UPDATED:  You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Criterion‘s website. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at retailer Walmart.  The details about the upcoming release(s) and the included bonus materials are listed below.

  • Audio commentary featuring Van Sant, Edwards, and editor Curtiss Clayton
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailer
  • PLUS: An essay by film critic Jessica Kiang

1957 film Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on 4K in February

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The 1957 western “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 27th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber).  The film, directed by John Sturges, starred Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet, John Ireland, Lyle Bettger, Frank Faylen, Earl Holliman, Dennis Hopper, DeForest Kelley, and Lee Van Cleef.  The movie has received a “brand NEW Master by Paramount – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative.”  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, lossless 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo sound mixes on a BD-100 disc.  The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and directly via Kino Lorber.  The bonus material set to be included with the release is listed below.

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Screenwriter C. Courtney Joyner and Film Historian Henry Parke (True West Magazine)

The 1989 film Leviathan comes to 4K in February

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The 1989 film “Leviathan” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 20th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber).  The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos and starred Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Michael Carmine, Meg Foster, Ernie Hudson, and Hector Elizondo.  The movie has received a NEW master from a 4K Scan of the 35mm Interpositive.  Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and both lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes on a BD-100 disc.  The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Kino Lorber.  Stay tuned for an update when it’s listed for preorder at Walmart.  The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
  • LEVIATHAN: MONSTER MELTING POT – Featurette (40:26)
  • DISSECTING COBB: Interview with Actor Hector Elizondo (12:35)
  • SURVIVING LEVIATHAN: Interview with Actor Ernie Hudson (15:01)
  • Theatrical Trailer
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