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The Da Vinci Code gets a 4K SteelBook release in May

The Da Vinci Code DVD set featuring two discs, with packaging that includes artistic images and a decorative design, showcasing a rose and stills from the film.

Ron Howard directed the film, based on the novel [of the same title] written by Dan Brown. It starred Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno.

The tech specs for the 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook included a 2160p video presentation in the [intended] 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

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

The release will arrive as a 3-disc set, including a Blu-ray with bonus materials, listed below. Also, the two different versions of the film will be housed on two separate 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, as shown below.

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

  • 148-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • Special Features:
    • Launching a Legacy Featurette
    • Teaser & Theatrical Trailers

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Extended:

  • 174-minute Extended version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • Special Feature:
    • Select Scenes Commentary with Director Ron Howard

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Extras:

  • 17 Production Featurettes

Below, after the break, you can find the press release announcement.

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Greenland 2: Migration on 4K and Blu-ray in March

Movie poster for Greenland 2: Migration featuring Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and a child, with a dramatic scene of meteors in the background.
Promotional poster for the movie 'Greenland 2: Migration' featuring Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and a young boy with a dramatic background of meteors and a landscape.
Commissions Earned

Ric Roman Waugh directed the film(s), which star Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin. The sequel co-stars Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Sophie Thompson, Trond Fausa, and William Abadie.

The tech specs [for the second film] on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with the sequel, on 4K and Blu-ray, are listed below.

  • Rebuilding: Ric Roman Waugh
  • Pushing Forward: Gerard Butler
  • Heart and Soul: Morena Baccarin
  • What We Leave Behind: Roman Griffin Davis
  • Theatrical Trailer

As mentioned, the 2000 film [“Greenland”] will also be finally getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on the very same date [March 31st] via Lionsgate. Its artwork is below, and you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder now at Amazon. The tech specs and bonus materials have not yet been detailed for the first film on 4K, but it is known that it will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) of the film via paper insert. You can expect all of the Blu-ray extras to be ported over. Stay tuned for an update on the specifics for this release.

DVD cover for 'Greenland' featuring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, showcasing a dramatic embrace with a textured, apocalyptic background.
Commissions Earned

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailers for the movies.

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Marty Supreme is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in March

Movie poster for 'Marty Supreme' featuring Timothée Chalamet, directed by Josh Safdie, with bold text and a minimalist design.
Movie poster for 'Marty Supreme' featuring Timothée Chalamet in a casual stance wearing a sweater with 'USA' printed on it, surrounded by bold text displaying the title and credits.

The movie, directed & co-written by Josh Safdie, was produced by and stars Timothée Chalamet. The film co-stars Odessa A’zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler the Creator, Larry ‘Ratso’ Sloman, Luke Manley, Sandra Bernhard, and Fran Drescher. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” [based on critics’ reviews] at Rotten Tomatoes. The film is nominated for a total of 9 Oscars (Academy Awards). That includes nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Achievement in Directing, and Best Original Screenplay.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

For now, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray directly via the A24 Store. You can’t find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray yet available for preorder at Amazon. It’s also unclear if the 4K release will be exclusive to the A24 Store or not. Stay tuned for updates.

Each release includes a set of six collectible postcards with behind-the-scenes photography by Atsushi Nishijima. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray features an exclusive embossed metallic slipcase and an exclusive 22-minute featurette. It is listed below along with a list of the other bonus materials included, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • “Total Immersion: The World of Marty Supreme” Featurette [4K UHD Blu-ray Exclusive]

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Director Audio Commentary with Josh Safdie
  • “Dream Big: Making Marty Supreme” – a 20-minute Making-of Featurette
  • Timothée Chalamet & Gwyneth Paltrow Camera Test with Commentary by Josh Safdie

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the movie.

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The Housemaid arrives on 4K and Blu-ray in March

Promotional poster for the movie 'The Housemaid' featuring three main characters: two women with long hair and a man in the center, set against a red background.
Movie poster for 'The Housemaid' featuring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brian Sklenar. The title is prominently displayed in red text.
Commissions Earned

Paul Feig directed the movie. It stars Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar. The film co-stars Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Megan Ferguson, and Ellen Tamaki. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics’ reviews) and “Verified Hot” (based on audiences) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Each includes a digital code (copy) of the movie.

You can find the [standard] 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, there will be an Amazonexclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray release, featuring different packaging (pictured below). It should be released on the same day [3/17].

Cover art and DVD disc for the movie 'The Housemaid', featuring actors Sidney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

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

  • Audio Commentary with Director Paul Feig
  • “A Peek Inside” Featurette
  • Audio Commentary with Director Paul Feig and Creative Team
  • Deleted Scenes
  • From Page to Panic: Making The Housemaid
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • Secrets of the Winchester House: A Housemaid Tour

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer.

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Anaconda “remake” comes to 4K and Blu-ray in March

DVD cover for the movie 'Anaconda' featuring Paul Rudd and Jack Black, with a large snake and a pig in the foreground.
Blu-ray cover of the movie 'Anaconda' featuring main cast members Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton with a large snake in a jungle background.
Commissions Earned

Tom Gormican directed and co-wrote the movie, based on the 1997 film of the same title. It stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black. The supporting cast includes Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Selton Mello.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Both releases will come with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in detail below) and the Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray at Walmart.

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray cover of 'Anaconda' featuring a detailed illustration of a giant snake, with images of cast members Paul Rudd and Jack Black amidst a jungle background.
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Hiss-terical Outtakes & Bloopers
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • A Ride Into Chaos with Jack & Paul
  • Friends in the Wild: The Cast
  • The Snake Charmer: Tom Gormican
  • Reinventing the Legend: Anaconda

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the movie and the press release.

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Zootopia 2 is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in March

Cover of the limited edition steelbook for Disney's Zootopia, featuring various anthropomorphic animals in a vibrant cityscape.
Zootopia 2 Blu-ray cover featuring various animal characters, including a fox and a bunny, with a prominent '2' in the design.

The movie was co-directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard. It features the voice talents of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Qua, as well as Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Bonnie Hunt, and Danny Trejo.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound on a BD-50 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each be a 2-disc “combo pack,” with the 4K including its Blu-ray counterpart, and the Blu-ray including its DVD counterpart. Both releases will contain a digital code (copy) of the movie compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.

A collectible steelbook case featuring characters from an animated movie, with vibrant illustrations on the front, inside artwork of various animals, and two discs with colorful designs.
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials for the releases are listed below.

  • Featurettes:
    • The Zookeepers — Trot along with writer/director Jared Bush and director Byron Howard for a tour of Walt Disney Animation Studios! Get a behind the scenes look as they open up the doors to meet cast and crew and share about all the work done to bring the movie to life.
    • A City of Stars — Meet the fur-tastic voice actors behind the cast of Zootopia 2 as filmmakers share the joy of having the original cast returning and how each new role found its purr-fect match.
    • Everybody Can Draw! — Sketch along with Benson Shum, Animation Supervisor, as he talks about his role on Zootopia 2 and guides viewers in drawing everyone’s favorite new beaver, Nibbles!
    • Zoo-prising Secrets — Uncover ssssurprising references and characters from some of your favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios films hidden throughout the movie, along with fun facts.
    • Wilde Times in the Booth — Hop inside the recording booth for plenty of laughs and behind-the-scenes fun. See how the hilarious cast brings their characters to life!
    • The Treat Trolley — Meet the cheerful crew behind the Treat Trolley that brings smiles and snacks throughout the halls of Disney Animation to keep the studio artists fueled and energized.
    • “Zoo” Music Video by Shakira — Celebrate friendship and adventure with Shakira in her music video for the movie’s new song, “Zoo.”
  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut, with an overall introduction by directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard.
    • What’s In the Box?
    • Where Are They Now?
    • Animal Hospital
    • Welcome to the Team
    • Desert Festival
    • Clawhauser Tracks Judy
    • A Plight at the Museum
    • Clawhauser’s Family

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

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The 2016 sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 gets a 4K in March

Cover of the DVD for 'Kung Fu Panda 3' featuring characters including a panda and various animals in a colorful animated style.
Commissions Earned

The movie was co-directed by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. It features the voice talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Kate Hudson, Jackie Chan, and James Hong.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy), compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials included on the release are listed below.

  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Panda Paws
  • Everybody Loves a Panda Party – Karaoke with Po
  • Po’s Posters of Awesomeness
  • Play Like a Panda
  • The Origin of “Skadoosh”
  • Mash-Up of Awesomeness: Slo-Mo
  • Mash-Up of Blunders
  • Make a Panda Party Paper Pal
  • Gallery of Epic Artfulness
Cover of the 'Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection' in 4K Ultra HD featuring the main character Po, a panda, displaying a martial arts pose with fire, and smaller images of supporting characters.
Commissions Earned

There will also be a Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection on 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured above) set to be released on March 3rd, also from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. It’s now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. That set will not include Blu-ray Disc counterparts, only the 4K discs and digital codes. The full tech specs for the films feature a variety of 2.35:1 and 2.39:1 aspect ratios, each in a 2160p video presentation, with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound.

The Devil’s Advocate will arrive on 4K in March

Movie poster for 'Devil's Advocate' featuring Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino, with a red background and the tagline about a powerful law firm.
Commissions Earned

Taylor Hackford directed the movie, which starred Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. It co-starred Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Connie Nielsen, Craig T. Nelson, and Judith Ivey.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray have not yet been fully detailed, but you can expect a 2160p video presentation [in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio] with (at least) HDR10 and lossless surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, the bonus materials have not yet been detailed, so stay tuned for an update. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.

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