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The 2025 film Is This Thing On? comes to 4K in March

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Cover of the movie 'Is This Thing On?' featuring two characters smiling and enjoying a moment together.
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The 2025 film “Is This Thing On?“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 17th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney).

Bradley Cooper directed, co-wrote, and produced the motion picture. It stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern. The supporting cast includes Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Sean Hayes, Amy Sedaris, Ciarán Hinds, Christine Ebersole, and Peyton Manning. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (exclusively) included, along with a digital code (copy) of the movie compatible with Movies Anywhere. The tech specs for the [included] Blu-ray come with a 1080p HD video presentation in 1.66:1 aspect and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The only bonus feature included with the release is listed below.

  • Mic Drop: Making Is This Thing On? – Go behind the scenes as filmmakers and cast open up about the inspirations behind this story of love, loss, and starting again. Get a glimpse into working with a remarkable ensemble and hear about how the team developed their comedy sets.

EDITORIAL NOTE: This 4K UHD Blu-ray and a DVD will be the only physical media releases for this particular motion picture. That essentially means that there will not [initially] be a standard [standalone] Blu-ray Disc release. If you want the movie to own, you’ll have to buy this physical 4K/Blu-ray combo pack. This is the first time that I can recall Disney opting for this strategy.

Further below, after the break, you can find the movie trailers and the full press release.

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The 1981 film Excalibur comes to 4K in February

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The 1981 film “Excalibur” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets via Arrow Video on February 24th in the United States. It will also be released on February 23rd in the United Kingdom. John Boorman directed the movie, which starred Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, and Robert Addie. It co-starred Nicol Williamson, Keith Buckley, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, and Patrick Stewart. It’s certainly worth noting that this film featured cutting-edge computer graphics for its time. Also, it received an Academy Award [“Oscar”] nomination for “Best Cinematography.”

The movie features a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio, in SDR (standard dynamic range), with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono and 5.1 surround sound configurations. The Blu-ray version’s tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA Mono and 5.1 surround sound. The release will be a 3-disc set for each format. More details on the contents are further below.

UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can individually preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. You can find a glimpse at the contents of the set (in 4K form) below. Also, a list of bonus materials can be found listed below, sorted by disc.

Physical Extras:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet containing writing by Charlie Brigden, K.A. Laity, Kimberly Lindbergs, Josh Nelson, Philip Kemp, John Reppion, Icy Sedgwick and Jez Winship
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
  • Six postcard-sized reproduction art cards

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray):

  • Contains the 141-minute Theatrical Cut of the movie
  • Brand new audio commentary by Brian Hoyle, author of The Cinema of John Boorman
  • Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker David Kittredge, director of Boorman and the Devil
  • Archive audio commentary by director John Boorman

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie, a never before released 48-minute documentary directed by Neil Jordan during the production of Excalibur
  • To Be a Knight and Follow a King, a newly filmed interview with director John Boorman and actor Charley Boorman
  • When Death Was but a Dream, a newly filmed interview with creative associate Neil Jordan
  • The Charm of Making, a newly filmed interview with production designer Anthony Pratt
  • Confessions of a Professional “Pain-in-the-ass”, a newly filmed interview with 2nd unit director Peter MacDonald
  • Anam Cara, a new featurette on the working friendship of John Boorman and co-writer Rospo Pallenberg featuring a newly filmed interview with Pallenberg
  • Divided Nature, a brand new featurette by film historians Howard S. Berger and Kevin Marr
  • Trailers
  • Image galleries

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

  • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the 120-minute TV Version of the film, previously unavailable on home video
  • Original lossless mono audio
  • Excalibur: Behind the Movie, a 50-minute retrospective documentary in which cast and crew look back on the making of the film

The Emperor’s New Groove comes to 4K in December

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The 2000 film “The Emperor’s New Groove“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 9th via Disney. Mark Dindal directed and co-wrote the original story. The movie featured the voice talents of David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Wendie Malick, and Patrick Warburton. It’s worth noting that this movie is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. 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. The bonus materials set to be included on the release have yet to be fully detailed, but you can expect all of the previous Blu-ray and DVD extras. Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement from this week regarding this upcoming 4K release of the movie.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K in October

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The cult classic 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 7th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Jim Sharman co-wrote and directed the film. It starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell, Peter Hinwood, and Meat Loaf.

The movie has received a 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Atmos and restored DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. Below you can find a further glimpse at the 4K SteelBook artwork.

The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Feature-length extras:
    • Rocky-oke: Sing It! (With Vocals):
    • The Midnight Experience with the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast
    • Vintage Callback Track (Unrated)
    • Trivia Track: 50 Years and Still Kicking!
    • Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
  • Deleted Songs:
    • “Once in A While”
  • Deleted & Alternate Scenes:
    • Alternate Version With B&W Opening
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 1
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 2
    • Brad and Janet Undressed, Alternate Takes 1-5
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 1
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 2
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 1
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 2
    • Alternate Credit Ending
    • Misprint Ending
  • The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadow Cast – For the 35th Anniversary of the film, a global search was done for a shadowcast. This is their story.
  • Featurettes:
    • Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995)
    • Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary)
    • Song Selection (With and Without Vocals)
  • Music Video:
    • Time Warp Music Video (15th Anniversary VHS Release)
  • Marketing Materials

1960 Mario Bava film Black Sunday comes to 4K

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The 1960 film “Black Sunday” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 7th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). Mario Bava directed the movie. It starred Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Ivo Garrani, and Andrea Checchi.

This will be a 2-disc “Collector’s Edition” and “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. This has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • International Version in 4K
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Writer Dr. Rebekah King
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Brian Keiper
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Meagan Navarro

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • International Version in HD
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Writer Dr. Rebekah King
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Brian Keiper
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Meagan Navarro
  • Trailers from Hell – Interview with Filmmaker Larry Cohen
  • International Trailer
  • US Trailer
  • Poster Gallery
  • TV Spot

Monty Python and the Holy Grail on 4K in August

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The 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail“ comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 26th. This release will be via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones co-directed the film. It starred the “Monty Python” comedy troupe. This included Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of HDR with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Mono sound. This 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can find a further glimpse of the contents of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook below.

Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material set to be included on this release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Near-Theatrical Version of the Film (in HD resolution) – Experience a slightly shorter version of the film, as seen on VHS!
  • ‘Tis But A Tribute – 50 Years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Over 25 comedy luminaries share their memories of, affection for, and continued fascination with the film

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones
  • Audio Commentary with John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin
  • 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Q&A with Terry, Terry, Mike, John and Eric!
  • Outtakes and Extended Scenes with Introduction by Terry Jones
  • Lost Animations with Introduction by Terry Gilliam
  • Quest for the Holy Grail Locations with Michael Palin and Terry Jones
  • Lego Knights: The Knights of the Round Table in LEGO
  • Special Japanese Version
  • How to Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film)
  • BBC Film Night on Location
  • Three Songs to Sing-Along
  • Photo Gallery
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
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