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DreamWorks film Madagascar on 4K in July
Commissions Earned
The 2005 DreamWorks Animation film “Madagascar” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 22nd, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie was co-directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. It featured voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Cedric The Entertainer.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It also features Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus material set to be included with the release is listed below.
- Penguins In A Christmas Caper
- Mad Mishaps
- Meet The Wild Cast
- Behind the Crates
- The Tech of Madagascar
- Penguin Chat
- Enchanted Island
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- And More!
Cobra – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
The 2025 film Until Dawn is coming to 4K in July
Commissions Earned
The 2025 film “Until Dawn” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray & Blu-ray on July 8th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film adaptation of the video game, of the same title, was directed by David F. Sandberg. It stars Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Maia Mitchell, and Peter Stormare.
The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray (included) feature a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound.
EDITORIAL NOTE: This release will be a different type of “combo pack” for Sony. This [primarily 4K] product will be the only way you can purchase the movie on Blu-ray [in HD]. This has been a growing trend over the past few years with a few other studios and boutique labels. Frankly, it’s much easier to report on one release that contains both 4K and HD versions. Even for me as a news editor, this simplicity is appreciated. Now, I’m sure some consumers don’t own a 4K display or player. Some will not want to pay the extra price. I hear your concern, but I think this is, unfortunately, now a reality.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray (Blu-ray combo pack) is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K/Blu-ray release are listed below.
- Deleted & Extended Scenes
- Adapting a Nightmare – Join David F. Sandberg (Dir / Prod) and Gary Dauberman (Writer / Prod) as they explore the inspirations behind the film, the fun of genre-switching and how they expanded the universe of the game.
- Death-Defying Cast – Dying over and over never felt so good – meet the fearless, game-for-anything cast as they attempt to survive Until Dawn.
- Practical Terrors – From wendigos to exploding bodies, Director David F. Sandberg knows the value of practical effects – and how those prosthetics, props, and blood elicit a more authentic reaction from the cast.
- Commentary with Director David F. Sandberg & Producer Lotta Losten
Adam Sandler film Billy Madison on 4K in July
Commissions Earned
The 1995 comedy “Billy Madison“ starring Adam Sandler comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 29th via KL Studio Classics. Tamra Davis directed the film, which Adam Sandler co-wrote and produced. The movie co-starred Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford, Chris Farley, Norm MacDonald, Josh Mostel, Steve Buscemi, and Robert Smigel.
The movie has received a new master from a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. Audio will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo configurations. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, customers can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
DISC 1 (4K UHD):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
- Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis
DISC 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly and The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
- Audio Commentary by Director Tamra Davis
- Deleted Scenes (32:58)
- Outakes (3:44)
- Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
Wayne’s World 2 – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
The Andromeda Strain – Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
Sneakers – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
Battle Beyond the Stars comes to 4K in July
Commissions Earned
The 1980 Sci-Fi cult classic “Battle Beyond the Stars“ arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via Scream Factory. Jimmy T. Murakami and Roger Corman directed the film. Corman did not originally take credit for co-directing, but did take executive producer credit. The movie starred Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, George Peppard, Sybil Danning, and Darlanne Fluegel.
The movie has received a new 4K scan of the original camera negative. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will consist of lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, featuring the new 4K scan.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. You can also preorder directly via the ShoutFactory.com store. The bonus materials for the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary With Screenwriter John Sayles And Producer Roger Corman
- Audio Commentary With Production Manager Gale Anne Hurd
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW “A Universe Of Possibilities: Becoming James Horner” – A Documentary About Composer James Horner’s First Film Scores, Featuring New Interviews With Sara Horner, Film Historian Daniel Schweiger, Composer David Newman, And Author Jeff Bond
- NEW “Beyond Time And Space: Inside The Sound Effects” – Interview With Composer/Sound Effects Creator Alan Howarth
- Audio Commentary With John Sayles And Roger Corman
- Audio Commentary With Gale Anne Hurd
- “His Name Was Shad” – Interview With Actor Richard Thomas
- “Shoestring Space Opera” – Building The Battle Beyond The Stars
- Theatrical Trailers
- Radio Spot
- Still Gallery
- Poster Gallery
- Production Gallery