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Richard Pryor… Here and Now comes to 4K in February
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The 1983 stand-up comedy TV special “Richard Pryor… Here and Now“ is set to be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 24th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
It’s most certainly worth noting that Richard Pryor actually directed the special himself, which he co-wrote with the late great Paul Mooney.
The tech specs on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound, on a BD-66 disc. It seems no digital code (copy) or bonus materials will be included on this release.
The upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray release is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, MovieZyng, and Walmart.
James L. Brooks film Ella McCay on Blu-ray in March
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The 2025 movie “Ella McCay” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 3rd via 20th Century Studios (Disney).
James L. Brooks wrote and directed the film. It stars Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks, Albert Brooks, and Woody Harrelson.
The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with lossless 5.1 surround sound. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere. It’s not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that. The bonus material set to be included on the release is listed below.
- Deleted Scenes:
- You Win, We Lose
- Forget About The Union Rep
- I Love Girl
- No More Interruptions
- Make Your Family Whole
- A Small Concussion
- Hazel Bottomless
- You Got Him Out
- Nice Family
- Bloopers
- Featurettes:
- A James L. Brooks Film: Go behind the scenes as the film’s star-studded cast and crew share their joy of working with acclaimed writer-director James L. Brooks. Experience Brooks’ singular gift for creating beloved, memorable movie moments — and what it’s like to hear him laugh.
- In Good Company: The Cast Of Ella McCay: Sit down with James L. Brooks as he talks about his extraordinary cast and as the actors share their respect and appreciation for Brooks — and each other. Hear about the casting process that created heartfelt chemistry both on set and onscreen.
Further below, after the break, you can find the home video and theatrical trailers.
Read moreThe 1983 film Uncommon Valor gets a 4K in March
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The 1983 war drama “Uncommon Valor“ will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on March 24th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber).
Ted Kotcheff directed the movie. It starred Gene Hackman, Fred Ward, Reb Brown, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Patrick Swayze, Harold Sylvester, and Robert Stack.
The motion picture has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) and lossless (or possibly uncompressed) sound, on a BD-100 disc. This 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Kino Lorber’s website. Bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Films Historian Steve Mitchell and Writer/Producer Cyrus Voris
- NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Critic Douglas E. Winter
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Films Historian Steve Mitchell and Writer/Producer Cyrus Voris
- NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Critic Douglas E. Winter
- NEW Being Blaster: Interview with Actor Reb Brown (23:45)
- NEW Reluctant Warrior: Interview with Actor Harold Sylvester (49:07)
- Theatrical Trailer
End of Watch – 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Screenshots
Song Sung Blue is coming to Blu-ray in February
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The 2025 film “Song Sung Blue” will be released on Blu-ray Disc on February 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
The movie was written, produced, and directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Its supporting cast includes Michael Imperioli, Jim Belushi, Fisher Stevens, Ella Anderson, and Mustafa Shakir. It’s certainly worth noting that this motion picture is rated both “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in [primarily] a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere. UPDATED: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at GRUV and Walmart. It’s not yet listed on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update.
The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.
- EXTENDED PERFORMANCES:
- Crunchy Granola Suite
- Sweet Caroline
- ONE PLUS ONE EQUALS THREE – There is no Lightning without Thunder. Watch as Hugh and Kate reminisce on their characters’ love story, co-dependency, and their undeniable electricity.
- LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE – A love letter to the small-time performers, go behind the scenes with Writer/Director Craig Brewer to see how he brought SONG SUNG BLUE to life.
- EYE FOR STYLE – In this featurette, Costume Designer Ernesto Martinez reveals the art of storytelling through stitch and style.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR CRAIG BREWER
Below, after the break, you can find the trailers for the film and the press release announcing it on home video.
Read moreThe 1995 film Outbreak is arriving on 4K in March
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The 1995 film “Outbreak“ will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 31st via Shout Select (Shout! Studios).
Wolfgang Petersen directed the motion picture. The movie starred Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey, Patrick Dempsey, and Donald Sutherland.
This has received a 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and lossless surround sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials for the release have yet to be detailed, but stay tuned for an update on that.
The Swordsman Trilogy on 4K and Blu-ray in March
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“The Swordsman Trilogy“ will be released in a 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray set on March 3rd via Hong Kong Cinema Classics (Shout! Studios).
The trilogy, all directed (or co-directed by) Siu-Tung Ching, includes these films:
- “Swordsman” (1990) in 4K UHD and HD
- “Swordsman II” (1992) in HD
- “Swordsman III: The East is Red” (1993) in HD
EDITORIAL NOTE: Only the first film in this trilogy will be presented in 4K UHD. It will also include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart in HD. The sequels will be presented in HD on Blu-ray Discs.
The first movie was co-directed by King Hu, Raymond Lee, and Hark Tsui. The cast for the first movie included Samuel Hui, Cecilia Yip, Jacky Cheung, Sharla Cheung, Siu-Ming Lau, and Fennie Yuen. The second film’s cast included Jet Li, Brigitte Lin, Michelle Reis, Waise Lee, Rosamund Kwan, Shi-Kwan Yen, and Fennie Yuen. The cast for the third movie included Brigitte Lin, Joey Wang, Rongguang Yu, and Jean Wang.
The first movie received a 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the first film include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range and Cantonese [and English dubbed] lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, with English subtitles. Tech specs for the other two films on Blu-ray (as well as the first) include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, along with Cantonese & English DTS-HD MA Mono sound, with English subtitles.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The full list of extras (supplemental materials) included with this 4-disc set is listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) “Swordsman” in 4K
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) “Swordsman” in HD:
- NEW A Time of Legends: Interview with Co-Director Raymond Lee
- NEW Cult of Personality: Interview with Actor Fennie Yuen
- NEW David Wu: Proud Wanderer—A Career Retrospective with Editor David Wu
- NEW Hark’s Dynasty: The Early Years of Film Workshop—Interview with General Manager/Executive Producer Terence Chang
- NEW Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Wuxia with Author Grady Hendrix
Disc 3 (Blu-ray) “Swordsman II” in HD:
- NEW Phoenix Rising: Interview with Actor Fennie Yuen
- Trailer
Disc 4 (Blu-ray) “Swordsman III: The East is Red” in HD:
- NEW A Return to Wuxia: Interview with Co-Director Raymond Lee
- Trailer
The 1980 film Somewhere in Time gets a 4K in February
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The 1980 film “Somewhere in Time“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 10th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber). Jeannot Szwarc directed the film, written by Richard Matheson. It starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. It co-starred Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright, George Voskovec, Bill Erwin, William H. Macy, Susan French, George Wendt, and John Alvin.
The movie has received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and lossless Mono sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon as well as directly via Kino Lorber. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Novelist and Critic Tim Lucas
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
- Audio Commentary by Director Jeannot Szwarc
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Novelist and Critic Tim Lucas
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
- Audio Commentary by Director Jeannot Szwarc
- Back to Somewhere in Time: Documentary by Laurent Bouzereau (63:42)
- Inside Insite – The Somewhere in Time Fan Club: Featurette (3:23)
- Theatrical Trailer