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The Evil Dead gets a 45th Anniversary 4K SteelBook

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Limited edition steelbook of Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead featuring the main character holding an axe, with two discs included and striking artwork of characters from the film.
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The original 1981 horror film “The Evil Dead” will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on July 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

The movie was written & directed by Sam Raimi. It starred Bruce Campbell. The supporting cast included Ellen Sandweiss, Hal Delrich, Betsy Baker, and Sarah York.

This release boasts a 4K UHD presentation in its original (intended) 1.33:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), along with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 (2-channel) surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack,” with the Blu-ray Disc included in 1080p HD, along with a digital code redeemable through Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 45th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder on Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update as soon as it becomes available. Bonus material set to be included on the Blu-ray with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell
  • Picture-in-Picture: Join Us! The Undying Legacy of The Evil Dead
  • One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
  • Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
  • At the Drive-In
  • Discovering Evil Dead
  • Make-Up Test
  • 4 TV Spots
  • Theatrical Trailer

EDITORIAL NOTE: Yes, this movie has previously been released back in 2018 by Lionsgate on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, it has since gone OOP (Out of Print) and sells for about 4 times its original price. This release will give fans a chance to own it for less in much better packaging. This time it will actually include supplemental materials and not just the audio commentary, as with the previous 2018 release.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming release.

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The 1951 film Alice in Wonderland comes to 4K in May

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Cover art for Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland' featuring a cartoon depiction of Alice holding a tea cup, surrounded by whimsical characters and scenes from the story.
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The 1951 hand-drawn classic animated film Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 5th via Disney.

Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske co-directed the film. Also, Jack Kinney was said to have co-directed the film, but remains uncredited (according to IMDb). The movie featured the voice talents of Kathryn Beaumont (as “Alice”), Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn, Sterling Holloway, Jerry Colonna, Verna Felton, J. Pat O’Malley, and Bill Thompson.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration. In fact, here are some details about that.

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Alice in Wonderland has been meticulously restored and remastered in 4K Ultra HD by the Walt Disney Film Restoration team. Over nine months, artists completed a digital scan of the original nitrate Successive Exposure (SE) negatives, followed by extensive clean-up to address dust, warping, and age-related wear. The team also referenced original production artwork preserved by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library to ensure the restoration remained true to the filmmakers’ original intent, collaborating closely with Walt Disney Animation Studios veteran Michael Giaimo to review every shot and refine color and luminance.
 
“The original animation artists’ work on Alice in Wonderland is stunning, and we’re proud to present it with renewed clarity and vibrancy,” said Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Restoration & Library Management. “This milestone restoration brings new depth and dimension to the film’s imaginative world, offering a vibrant presentation for longtime fans and a new generation of audiences alike.”

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.33:1 (4×3) aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound on a BD-66 disc. It will also feature lossless Dolby Digital Mono sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus material included with the release is listed below.

  • Backstage Disney
    • Through the Keyhole – Kathryn Beaumont Introduction
    • Through the Keyhole: A Companion’s Guide to Wonderland
    • Reference Footage: Alice And The Doorknob
    • Reference Footage: Alice and the Doorknob With Commentary By Kathryn Beaumont
    • Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks
  • Walt Disney Color TV Introduction (1959)
  • Reflections on Alice
  • Operation Wonderland
  • “I’m Odd” Newly Discovered Chesire Cat Song
  • “Thru the Mirror” Mickey Mouse Animated Short
  • One Hour In Wonderland
  • An Alice Comedy: Alice’s Wonderland
  • Trailers
    • 1951 Original Theatrical Trailer
    • 1974 Theatrical Rerelease Trailer
  • 1954 Introduction
  • 1964 Introduction
  • The Fred Waring Show (Excerpt)
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Deleted Scene: Pig And Pepper
    • From Wonderland to Neverland: The Evolution of a Song
    • Deleted Storyboard Concept: Alice Daydreams In The Park
  • Music Videos
    • “Beware The Jabberwock”
    • “Everything Has A Useness”
    • “So They Say”
    • “Beautiful Soup”
    • “Dream Caravan”
    • “If You’ll Believe In Me”

Further below, after the break, you can find the official press release.

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The 1979 adaptation of Salem’s Lot on 4K in March

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Cover art for the film 'Salem's Lot', featuring a menacing figure with outstretched arms in front of a haunted house and a full moon, stylized in purple hues.
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The 1979 TV miniseries adaptation of “Salem’s Lot“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition on March 31st via Arrow Video. Tobe Hooper directed the miniseries, based on the novel written by Stephen King. It starred David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres, Julie Cobb, and Elisha Cook Jr.

This release includes new 4K restorations of both the original two-part miniseries and the shorter theatrical cut distributed internationally. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.33:1 for the 2-part TV miniseries, a 1.85:1 aspect ratio for the theatrical cut, and lossless Mono sound for both versions. The release will come as a 2-disc set, with each version getting its own disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon, Arrow Video, and the MVD Shop. The bonus materials physically included are shown, and the entire set of supplemental materials is listed further below, sorted by disc.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition of 'Salem's Lot' featuring artwork and two discs, alongside a booklet and promotional materials.

Physical Extras:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet containing new writing on the film by critics Sean Abley, Sorcha Ni Fhlainn, and Richard Kadrey, plus select archival material including interviews with director Tobe Hooper, and stars Lance Kerwin and Julie Cobb
  • Salem’s Lot town sign sticker
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • ORIGINAL TV MINI-SERIES VERSION
  • Two viewing modes: Play as miniseries in two parts as per the original broadcast or as extended movie
  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes
  • Archive audio commentary by director Tobe Hooper
  • Alternate TV footage: commercial bumpers and original broadcast version of the antlers death
  • Original shooting script gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • THEATRICAL VERSION & EXTRAS
  • Brand new audio commentary by film critic Chris Alexander
  • King of the Vampires, a new interview with Stephen King biographer Douglas Winter
  • Second Coming, a new appreciation by author and critic Grady Hendrix
  • New England Nosferatu, a new interview with filmmaker Mick Garris
  • Fear Lives Here, a new featurette looking at the locations of Salem’s Lot today
  • We Can All Be Heroes, a new featurette with film critic Heather Wixson, co-author of In Search of Darkness
  • A Gold Standard for Small Screen Screams, a new featurette with film critics Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman, co-hosts of the podcast Horror Queers
  • Trailer
  • Image gallery

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Terror Time Blu-ray

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The 1998 animated film “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island“ comes to Blu-ray via a “Terror Time Collector’s Edition” set on October 28th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Jim Stenstrum directed the straight-to-video movie. It featured the voice talents of Scott Innes, Billy West, Mary Kay Bergman, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward, Adrienne Barbeau, Tara Strong, and Mark Hamill.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 (or perhaps 1.33:1) aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Terror Time Collector’s Edition Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The release will include some physical extras (pictured below) and the following bonus materials.

  • Collectible O-card slipcover
  • Clear Blu-ray case with interior artwork and chapter list inside
  • Audio commentary by filmmaker and Scooby historian Matt Dugan
  • Official Trailer
  • 12-page Collectible Booklet filled with images and an essay written by Matt Dugan
  • Limited Edition “Terror Time” packaging

EDITORIAL NOTE: This is not the first time that this movie has been available on the Blu-ray format. In fact, it was released just last year (in 2024) via Warner Archive in a double-feature.

Curb Your Enthusiasm Complete Series on Blu-ray

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The HBO original “Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The show premiered in 2000 and ran for a total of twelve seasons, spanning 120 episodes. The show starred Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, JB Smoove, Richard Lewis, Bob Einstein, Shelley Berman, Ted Danson, and Vince Vaughn.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 24-disc set with a 1080p HD video presentation in a variety of 1.33:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios with Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo [for seasons 1-6] and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound [for seasons 7-12].

You can find the Blu-ray set available for preorder at Amazon and online retailers Deep Discount and MovieZyng. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • A Seinfeld Moment on Curb: Interview with Larry David and the Seinfeld Cast
  • Leon’s Guide to NYC
  • Larry’s Favorite Episodes
  • Behind-the-Scenes of the Final Scene
  • Gag Reel
  • And Much More!

Emergency! The Complete Series gets Blu-ray set

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The classic TV series “Emergency! The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The show starred Kevin Tighe, Randolph Mantooth, Julie London, Joanna Kern, and Linda Gray.

The tech specs for this 28-disc Blu-ray set include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound.

The Blu-ray set is not yet available (as a functional preorder) at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, you can find the Blu-ray set available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng. The only bonus material that will be included is an “Adam-12” Crossover Episode, “Lost and Found.”

Little House on the Prairie on Blu-ray in September

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The classic 1974 TV series “Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Series“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on September 9th via Lionsgate. The show starred Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, Melissa Sue Anderson, and Sidney Greenbush.

NOTE: All nine seasons of the show have been previously released individually on the Blu-ray format. This will, however, mark the first time the entire series has been packaged together as one release.

The tech specs for the release span a 45-disc set and include 1080p HD video in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, along with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The Blu-ray Disc set is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but there is a non-functional placeholder page. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at GRUV and MovieZyng.

The bonus materials, set to be included with this release and totaling 8 hours in length, are listed below.

  • Original Screen Test with Michael Landon & Melissa Gilbert
  • The Little House Phenomenon 40th Anniversary Documentary, parts 1-6
  • Movie Specials:
    • A LOOK BACK TO YESTERDAY
    • THE LAST FAREWELL
    • BLESS ALL THE DEAR CHILDREN
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