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The 2007 film 1408 gets a 4K SteelBook in January

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The 2007 film “1408“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, exclusively at Amazon, on January 13th via Lionsgate. The movie, based on a short story by Stephen King, was directed by Mikael Håfström. The movie starred John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, and Tony Shalhoub.

The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The audio configuration(s) include lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround for the theatrical cut only. Meanwhile, the Director’s Cut will feature Dolby Atmos sound. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included. It will also include a digital copy.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below), an Amazon exclusive, is now available for preorder.

The bonus materials included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

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

  • NEW Featurette: Don’t Enter 1408

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
  • Alternate Endings
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • The Secrets of 1408
  • John Cusack on 1408
  • Inside Room 1408
  • Theatrical

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Theatrical & Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
  • Alternate Endings
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • The Secrets of 1408
  • John Cusack on 1408
  • Inside Room 1408
  • Theatrical

The 2025 film Roofman is coming to 4K in January

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The 2025 film “Roofman“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 20th, 2026, via Paramount Home Media Distribution. Based on a true story, the film was directed & co-written by Derek Cianfrance. The movie stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Juno Temple, Ben Mendelsohn, and LaKeith Stanfield. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on 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) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

NOTE: There will not be an individual Blu-ray release available for this movie. You’ll have to opt for this 4K combo pack.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon and Walmart. It appears that these bonus materials will be included, as Digital Exclusive Extras:

  • Featurette: Based on Actual Events and Terrible Decisions
  • Featurette: Chasing the Ghosts: The Director’s Methods
  • Featurette: A Good Place to Hide
  • Featurette: Driving Lesson
  • Featurette: Choir Practice
  • Deleted and Alternate Scenes

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

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Kevin Smith’s Dogma comes to 4K in December

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The 1999 film “Dogma” is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 9th via Lionsgate / Lionsgate Limited. Kevin Smith wrote, produced, directed, and co-starred in the movie. It starred Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Jason Mewes, Janeane Garofalo, Alanis Morissette, and Jason Lee. The film also co-starred the late Alan Rickman and George Carlin. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

EDITORIAL NOTE: It’s also worth mentioning that this movie has been OOP (out of print) on the Blu-ray format for a long time. So, it’s great to see it will finally be back available on physical media.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The releases will both come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart, as well as a digital copy of the movie included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The standard 4K release will be available at other retailers. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below in detail) is now available exclusively for preorder via Lionsgate Limited.

The 4K SteelBook will include one physical extra, a 25th-anniversary Dogma: Revelations of the Easily Offended booklet. The bonus materials included with both 4K releases are listed below.

  • NEW 4K-Only Special Features:
    • Revelations: Making Dogma
    • Establishing Shot with Robert Yeoman
    • Dogma Q&A
    • More Sermons from the Mount
  • 4K/BD Special Features:
    • Physical Media Introduction with Kevin Smith (New)
    • Original Theatrical Trailer
    • 25th-Anniversary Teaser & Theatrical Trailer
    • Audio Commentary with Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Scott Mosier, and Vincent Pereira (Optional Video Hijinks on Blu-ray Only)
    • Technical Commentary with Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier, and Vincent Pereira
    • Deleted Scenes with Intros
    • Outtakes
    • Jay and Silent Bob Secret Stash Commercial
    • Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma (2001 Documentary)
    • Storyboards
    • Original PSP Introduction with Kevin Smith
    • ShoWest Convention Sizzle
    • Easter Egg: How Jay Thinks Kevin Directs
    • Easter Egg: How Kevin Directs
    • My Opinion by Mrs. Harriet Wise
    • UK Teaser Trailer
    • TV Spots (US/UK)

Snakes on a Plane is coming to 4K in January

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The 2006 film “Snakes on a Plane” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on January 20th, 2026, via Arrow Video. David R. Ellis directed the movie, which starred Samuel L. Jackson. It co-starred Julianna Margulies, Kenan Thompson, Nathan Phillips, Rachel Blanchard, Bobby Cannavale, and David Koechner.

Arrow Video has given the movie a new restoration. 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 lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Arrow Video website. The physical extras set to be included on these limited edition sets can be seen pictured below.

The bonus materials included on the releases are listed below.

  • NEW Audio commentary by critics Max Evry and Bryan Reesman
  • Archival cast and crew audio commentary, featuring director David R. Ellis, actor Samuel L. Jackson, producer Craig Berenson, associate producer Tawny Ellis, VFX supervisor Eric Henry, and second unit director Freddie Hice
  • Snakes on a Page, a brand new mini-documentary exploring the movie tie-in novelization phenomenon, featuring publisher Mark Miller, historian David Spencer and Christa Faust, author of the Snakes on a Plane novelization
  • Pure Venom, an archival feature on the making of the film, featuring interviews with the cast and crew
  • Meet the Reptiles, an archival featurette on the work of snake wrangler Jules Sylvester and the various snakes featured in the film
  • VFX, an archival featurette on the use of CGI to bring the snakes to life
  • Snakes on a Blog, an archival featurette on the online hype surrounding the film prior to its release
  • Snakes on a Plane music video
  • Making of the music video
  • Gag reel
  • Deleted and extended scenes
  • Trailers and TV Spots
  • Image gallery
  • Easter eggs
  • South Pacific Airlines safety instruction card
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Daniel Burnett and Charlie Brigden

Bringing Out the Dead comes back to 4K in January

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The 1999 film “Bringing Out the Dead” will be re-released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, starred Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore, and Marc Anthony.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Even though this technically is a re-release, it’s not to be confused with the earlier [2024] Paramount Presents release. That release [which included a 4K disc] has since gone OOP (out of print). This new release [or re-release, rather] will make the movie in 4K once again available to consumers, on physical media.

The movie has been “newly remastered from the original camera negative. This exceptional new release was reviewed by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Thelma Schoonmaker.”

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

The upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Filmmaker Focus: Martin Scorsese On Bringing Out the Dead
  • A Rumination On Salvation – Nicolas Cage on Bringing Out the Dead
  • Cemetery Streets – Screenwriter Paul Schrader on Bringing Out the Dead
  • City of Ghosts – Cinematographer Robert Richardson on Bringing Out the Dead
  • On Set with Patricia Arquette
  • On Set with John Goodman
  • On Set with Ving Rhames
  • On Set with Tom Sizemore
  • On Set with Marc Anthony
  • Exclusive Cast and Crew Interviews

Black Phone 2 comes to 4K and Blu-ray in December

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According to retailers, the 2025 film “Black Phone 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on December 23rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The Blumhouse-produced sequel was co-written and directed by Scott Derrickson, originally based on a short story by Joe Hill. It stars Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Demián Bichir, and Miguel Mora. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on the critics’ reviews on 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) and Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases will come as a “Collector’s Edition” with the 4K as a 2-disc “combo pack” including its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Each release will come with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

There will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) exclusively available at Walmart, which is now available for preorder.

Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The bonus materials included with the physical media releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Dialed In: The Cast of Black Phone 2
  • A Story Carved in Ice
  • And More!

A “Black Phone 2-Movie Collection“ will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray. That set is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. A Blu-ray version and listing might be coming. Stay tuned! Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for this movie.

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Blake Edwards Pink Panther films on 4K in December

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Four of the original live-action “Pink Panther” films directed by Blake Edwards are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 16th via KL Studio Classics. This includes “The Pink Panther” (1963), “A Shot in the Dark” (1964), “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” (1976), and “Revenge of the Pink Panther” (1978). These films all starred Peter Sellers (as “Chief Inspector Clouseau”).

The first movie features a new 4K scan of the 35mm original Technirama camera negative. The other films feature new 4K scans from the 35mm original camera negative(s). The tech specs for each film include a 2160p video presentation in 2.20:1, 2.39:1, and 2.35:1 aspect ratios, in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), with lossless 5.1 and 2.0 sound, each on a BD-100 disc. Individually, these releases will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterpart(s) included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of “The Pink Panther” (1963), “A Shot in the Dark,” “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” and “Revenge of the Pink Panther” are now individually available for preorder at Amazon. Blu-ray Special Edition versions of these films will also be available. Additionally, you can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website.

The bonus materials included with the releases run rather lengthy and are listed further below, after the break, sorted by film and disc.

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The 1997 film Breakdown comes to 4K in December

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The 1997 film “Breakdown“ will finally get an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray release on December 30th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. Jonathan Mostow directed and co-wrote the film. The movie starred Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Jack Noseworthy, and Rex Linn. NOTE: This movie was earlier released on 4K UHD Blu-ray as an exclusive with a box set [“Paramount Scares: Volume 2“]. This will mark the first time that it has been available as a stand-alone release in North America.

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 lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (in HD) included as well as a digital copy.

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

  • Filmmaker Focus: Director Jonathan Mostow on Breakdown
  • Audio Commentary By Director Johnathan Mostow and Kurt Russell
  • Victory is Hers: Kathleen Quinlan on Breakdown
  • A Brilliant Partnership: Martha De Laurentiis on Breakdown
  • And More!
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