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The 2025 film Dog Man comes to Blu-ray in April

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Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release the 2025 film “Dog Man” on Blu-ray Disc on April 1st. Peter Hastings directed and wrote the film, which is based on the book by Dav Pilkey. The film features the voices of Pete Davidson, Isla Fisher, and Lil Rel Howery. It also includes Ricky Gervais, Poppy Liu, Billy Boyd, and Stephen Root.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will come with a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES WITH INTRODUCTIONS BY SCREENWRITER/DIRECTOR PETER HASTINGS
    • Sewer Ball Chase
    • Petey Robs Bank of Jim
    • Li’l Petey Adoption People
    • Petey Puppet Time
    • Dog Man Chopper Hang Glider
    • Revenge of the Bank of Jim
    • Butler Business
    • Flippy in Jail Epilogue
  • MEET THE PACK: Go behind the scenes of the DOG MAN recording sessions as we meet the actors who brought the characters to life and watch them perform some of their silliest lines!
  • THE MAKING OF DOG MAN: A SARAH HATOFF EXCLUSIVE: Ace reporter Sarah Hatoff delivers a special report on the making of DOG MAN! Learn about the story, characters, and comic book animation behind Dog Man’s big screen debut!
  • HOWL TO DRAW FLIP-O-RAMA STYLE: Join head of story Anthony Zierhut as he teaches how to draw Dog Man, Petey, and Li’l Petey, then learn how to transform your drawings into a Flip-O-Rama!
    • Dog Man
    • Petey
    • Li’l Petey
    • Flip-O-Rama
  • HOWL TO MAKE DOUGHNUTS FOR DOGS: Police officers and dogs both love one thing…doughnuts! We’ll show you how to make your own Fido-friendly doughnuts for your canine best friend.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH SCREENWRITER/DIRECTOR PETER HASTINGS

1992 film Sneakers on 4K and Blu-ray in April

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The 1992 film “Sneakers” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on April 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed and co-written by Phil Alden Robinson. It starred Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, and the late River Phoenix. It also featured Ben Kingsley, Phil Alden Robinson, and Mary McDonnell. Additionally, David Stathairn and James Earl Jones were in the cast. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is still “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a new master, from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes
  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson with Co-Writers/Co-Producers Lawrence Kasker and Walter F. Parkes
  • Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Phil Alden Robinson and Cinematographer John Lindley
  • The Making of Sneakers: Documentary (40:04)
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1981 film Stripes on 4K SteelBook in April

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The 1981 film “Stripes” will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 29th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film was directed by the late Ivan Reitman. It starred Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles, and John Candy. This release includes both the theatrical version and extended cut of the movie.

The movie has been restored from the original camera negative. The tech specs for this release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono sound. The lossless Mono will only be included with the theatrical version. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Also, a digital copy of the film (compatible with Movies Anywhere) will be included.

NOTE: This film had been released on the 4K format before. It was part of the “Columbia Classics: 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 2” from 2021. This will be the first time the film has had an individual 4K release, outside of that box set. It also will be the first time a 4K physical media release has contained Dolby Vision. The 2021 release only had HDR10 form of high dynamic range.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Special Features:
    • 40 Years of Stripes With Bill & Ivan – a two-part on-camera reunion between star Bill Murray and director Ivan Reitman, discussing their careers, memories from set, a tribute to the cast, as well as a special guest appearance from cinematographer Bill Butler
    • Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Special Features:
    • Commentary with Ivan Reitman and Dan Goldberg (Extended version only)
    • 11 Additional Deleted & Extended Scenes
    • 1983 TV Version of the film (in standard definition)
    • Deleted & Extended Scenes from the Extended version of the film
    • Stars and Stripes Documentary

1963 film Donovan’s Reef comes to 4K in April

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The 1963 film “Donovan’s Reef” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 15th via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed by John Ford. It starred John Wayne, Lee Marvin, and Jack Warden. The film also featured Cesar Romero, Dorothy Lamour, and Elizabeth Allen. Additionally, Dick Foran, Marcel Dalio, Mike Mazurki, and Edgar Buchanan were part of the cast.

The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and audio has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for an update regarding the audio. It will come on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

It’s also worth noting. There will be a Blu-ray Disc Special Edition released on April 15th. This will also be via KL Studio Classics. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. The Blu-ray Special Edition is not yet listed on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. Also, you can preorder directly either the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray Special Edition from Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, the Author of Searching for John Ford
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Dwayne Epstein, the Author of Lee Marvin: Point Blank

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, the Author of Searching for John Ford
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Dwayne Epstein, the Author of Lee Marvin: Point Blank
  • The Growler Story: 1957 Short Film Directed by John Ford (21 Minutes)
  • Theatrical Trailer

2002 film Adaptation comes to 4K in December

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The 2002 film “Adaptation.” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 6th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Spike Jonze, was based on a book (“The Orchard Thief”) with the screenplay adaptation written by Charlie Kaufman, and it starred Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Tilda Swinton, and Chris Cooper.  It’s most certainly worth noting, that at the time of writing this, the film is still deemed“Certified Fresh” (all these 20 years later) over at Rotten Tomatoes.

This movie has been newly remastered in 4K from the original camera negative.  The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and a new Dolby Atmos sound mix as well as the original theatrical mix in a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 configuration and even a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo sound mix.  The release will only include a 4K disc and a digital code (copy) of the film.  So, again, there will be no Blu-ray with this release.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailers Best Buy and Walmart, as well as online retailer Deep Discount.  The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Behind the Scenes in the Swamp Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer

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

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