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Task: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray in April

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Blu-ray cover of HBO original series 'TASK', featuring two male characters looking intense; one in an FBI vest and the other in casual attire.
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The HBO original series “Task: The Complete First Season“ is coming to Blu-ray on April 21st via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

The show was created by Brad Ingelsby, who also wrote half of the episodes. It stars Mark Ruffalo, Emilia Jones, Alison Oliver, Fabien Frankel, Thuso Mbedo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. The tech specs for the Blu-ray set include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a 3-disc set.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GRUV, and MovieZyng. The bonus materials included are detailed below.

  • Task Unmasked for all 7 episodes
  • Philly Slang

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on 4K and Blu-ray

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Cover art for HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Complete First Season', featuring two characters in medieval attire standing together, with a bustling market scene in the background.
Blu-ray cover for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Complete First Season' featuring two characters in medieval attire standing on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.
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The HBO original series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Complete First Season” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on June 16th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

The show, created by George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker, is a spin-off, or rather origin story, set before the events of the “Game of Thrones” series. It stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell. The supporting cast includes Daniel Ings, Danny Webb, Shaun Thomas, Finn Bennett, Daniel Monks, Sam Spruell, Bertie Carvel, and Cara Harris.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray have yet to be detailed, but I have put in a request to Warner for further details. Stay tuned for an update on that. The show will be presented in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio on both formats.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the releases are listed below.

  • 4K & Blu-ray Exclusives:
    • “Building A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
    • “Welcome to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” (Extended)
  • Additional Bonus Features:
    • “A Knight in the Making” web documentary series (Episodes 1-6)
    • “Ashford Meadow Set Tour with Dexter Sol Ansell”
    • “Inside the Episode” (Episodes 1-6)
    • Character Spotlights:
      • Meet Dunk
      • Meet Egg
    • Blooper Reel

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press announcement for the home video releases of the first season of the TV series.

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The Choral starring Ralph Fiennes on Blu-ray in March

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The 2025 film “The Choral” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 17th via Sony Pictures Classics (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment).

Nicholas Hytner directed the movie. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Simon Russell Beale, and Thomas Howes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. The release will not include any extras. Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer.

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For All Mankind Season Two comes to Blu-ray in March

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Blu-ray cover of 'For All Mankind' Season Two featuring astronauts on the moon with a large Earth visible in the background.
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“For All Mankind: Season Two“ will be released on Blu-ray Disc on March 3rd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

The show, which airs on AppleTV, has run for four seasons, with a fifth coming soon. Its cast includes Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey W. Johnson, Coral Peña, and Wrenn Schmidt.

The tech specs for the 4-disc Blu-ray set include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio, with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

UPDATED: You can now find that the Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. The only bonus materials for the release include an Episode 10 Commentary by Series Creators. Below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcement just issued.

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The 2025 film Rental Family on Blu-ray in February

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Blu-ray cover for the film 'Rental Family' featuring a group of five characters sitting together on a subway train, with a cityscape visible in the background.
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The 2025 film “Rental Family“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 17th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney).

The movie was directed and co-written by Hikari. It stars Brendan Fraser. The supporting cast includes Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Akira Emoto, and Shannon Mahina Gorman. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audiences) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Featurette: Rental Family Revealed — Go behind the scenes with Brendan Fraser, director HIKARI, and the Japanese cast as they explore friendship, culture, found family, and filming in Japan in this intimate look at the making of Rental Family.
  • Deleted/Extended Scenes:
    • Columbus
    • Crying Session
    • Apology
    • Aiko’s First Client
    • Clearbright
    • Tickets
    • Audition
    • Phone Call

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailers for the home video and theatrical releases of the movie. Also, you can see the full press release announcing the home video release(s).

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The 2025 film Good Boy comes to Blu-ray in March

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The 2025 film “Good Boy“ will be released on Blu-ray Disc on March 17th via Shudder / IFC Films (AMC).

Ben Leonberg co-wrote, produced, and directed the movie. It stars “Indy“ (the dog), Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden, and Arielle Friedman. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials (special features) included with the release are listed below.

  • Making-Of Featurette
  • Behind-the-Scenes Extras
  • Development Diary
  • Audio Commentary with Director Ben Leonberg & Producer Kari Fischer

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer for the film.

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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on 4K and Blu-ray in February

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Cover art for the game 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' featuring the number 2 made up of various animatronic characters.
Limited edition steelbook cover of 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' featuring a puppet character peeking from behind red curtains.
Blu-ray cover of 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', featuring various animatronic characters and the title prominently displayed.
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The 2025 sequel “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on February 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Emma Tammi directed the movie, which was written by the original game’s creator, Scott Cawthon. It stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Wayne Knight, and Matthew Lillard.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release(s) will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray physical media releases will each include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Additionally, you can find that the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K SteelBook, and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at Walmart. The artwork and contents of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are pictured below.

Limited Edition SteelBook for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', featuring colorful artwork and two discs displayed at the front.

The bonus materials included on both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Employees of the Month: The Cast
  • Bringing Freddy & Friends to Life
  • Mangle Mayhem
  • High-Strung: Hanging with the Marionette
  • Sensory Overload: Exploring the Sets

Lastly, it’s worth noting that a “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2-Movie Collection“ will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 17th. It is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on Blu-ray in December

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The 2025 film “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” arrives on Blu-ray Disc on December 23rd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Kogonada directed the movie, which stars Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. It co-stars Kevin Kline, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jennifer Grant, and Hamish Linklater.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Love’s Ever Shifting Landscape: A Relatable Romance
  • The Magic Behind The Scenes: Crafting the Journey
  • A Big Bold Beautiful Musical Number

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement about its upcoming home video release(s).

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First 3 seasons of Ted Lasso on 4K in November

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The first three seasons of the comedy series “Ted Lasso“ [a.k.a. “Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way”] are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The AppleTV+ Original Series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster, and Nick Mohammed. The show ran for a total of three seasons, spanning 34 episodes. It’s returning soon for its fourth season.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray set include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. This will be an 8-disc set with each receiving a BD-100 disc. No digital copy will be included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with this release, aside from a poster.

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