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The 2015 film The Last Witch Hunter gets 4K SteelBook

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The 2015 film “The Last Witch Hunter” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Amazon exclusive release on January 28th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Breck Eisner, starred Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, and Michael Caine.

The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with DTS:X audio. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc HD counterpart included. There will be a digital copy included with this release. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in detail below) available for preorder at Amazon.

NOTE: This film was first released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format first back in 2016. This is a re-release. The following bonus materials will be included.

  • “Crafting the Magic: The Last Witch Hunter” Featurette
  • Animated Short Films – The Originals of the Axe and Cross
  • The Last Witch Hunter Sizzle Reel
  • “Paint it, Black”
  • Audio Commentary
  • Deleted Scenes

The 1999 film Stir of Echoes on 4K SteelBook in December

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The 1999 film “Stir of Echoes” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively at Amazon on December 10th via Lionsgate. The film, directed and co-written by David Koepp, starred Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Dunn, Jennifer Morrison, and Zachary David Cope.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included along with a digital copy. Below is a glimpse at the artwork for the interior of the 4K SteelBook.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively available to preorder at Amazon. The following bonus material will be included with this release.

4K-Only Special Features:

  • Vision of the Past: Revisiting Stir of Echoes
  • Establishing Shot with Fred Murphy

Legacy Special Features:

  • Audio Commentary
  • Featurettes
  • Cast & Crew Interviews
  • Deleted Scenes
  • And More!

The 2024 film The Crow on 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2024 film adaptation of “The Crow” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on November 5th via Lionsgate, according to retailers. The film, directed by Rupert Sanders, stars Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, Danny Huston, Josette Simon, Laura Birn, and Sami Bouajila.

The tech specs for the 4K and Blu-ray releases have yet to be detailed but stay tuned for an update. The bonus materials have yet to be announced but stay tuned for a further update. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at Amazon.

There will be two different 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusives, one at Amazon (pictured first below) and one at Walmart (pictured second below). Those 4K SteelBooks are available to preorder exclusively at each retailer (respectively).

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

Borderlands comes to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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According to retailers, the 2024 film “Borderlands” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on October 22nd via Lionsgate. The film, based on the 2K video game of the same title, directed and co-written by Eli Roth, stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. All of the releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and each including a digital copy. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at Amazon. There will also be 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks available (pictured below) exclusively at Amazon and retailer Walmart. Preorder links are included with each image.

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Borderlands: From Game to Screen
  • Meet the Team
  • All Aboard the Death Choochoo
  • Bringing Borderlands to the Screen
  • Badonkadonk Time
  • Fashion and Action on Pandora
  • High-Tech Hellscapes

Planes, Trains & Automobiles getting 4K SteelBook

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The 1987 film “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” will get an Amazon-exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on November 12th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film, written & directed by John Hughes, starred Steve Martin, John Candy, Edie McClurg, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker, and Laila Robins.

The movie back in 2022 received a 4K restoration and standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release. As previously mentioned, this 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be exclusive to retailer Amazon where you can find it now available for preorder. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. This 4K SteelBook release also includes a bonus Blu-ray Disc dubbed the bonus “lost luggage” Blu-ray and a digital copy. That bonus disc features the following extras.

  • Over an hour of never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes
  • Getting There is Half the Fun: The Story of Planes, Trains and Automobiles
  • John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast (2-Part Documentary):
    • John Hughes: The Voice of a Generation
    • Heartbreak and Triumph: The Legacy of John Hughes
  • John Hughes for Adults
  • A Tribute to John Candy

The 2024 film Imaginary on 4K SteelBook in October

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The 2024 film “Imaginary” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 1st via Lionsgate. The film, directed & co-written by Jeff Wadlow, stars DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, and Veronica Falcón. This 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be exclusive to Amazon.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Producer-Cowriter-Director Jeff Wadlow and Executive Producer-Actress DeWanda Wise
  • Meet Your New Imaginary Friends
  • Frills and Thrills
  • Crafting the Beasts of Imaginary
  • Bringing Nightmares to Life

Hindi language film Kill on 4K and Blu-ray September

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The 2023 action film “Kill” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on September 10th via Lionsgate. The film, made in India, was co-written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, and stars Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan, and Ashish Vidyarthi. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes, based on reviews from critics.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, the exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above), and the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Artwork for the standard 4K and Blu-ray releases has not yet been unveiled. The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Hindi language Dolby Atmos with English subtitles. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The standard 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (exclusive to Amazon) will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy included. The bonus materials (special features) have also not yet been unveiled but stay tuned for an update.

E.T. getting 40th Anniversary exclusive 4K releases

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There will be some retailer-exclusive releases of the 1982 film “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” to celebrate the 40th Anniversary on 4K UHD Blu-ray later this year.  The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, starred Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and C. Thomas Howell.  It’s most certainly worth noting that this film is currently back in select theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

No word on if this release will feature anything new in terms of a video transfer or different audio mix but it is likely just a re-release of the original 2017 4K UHD Blu-ray.  That featured a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS:X immersive sound on a BD-66 disc.  These releases are going to be coming in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart included as well as a digital code (copy) of the film with each.

So, the 4K UHD Blu-ray retailer exclusives for this release range in release date and I’ll note that for each.  First off, you have an Amazon-exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Edition Gift Set (pictured above and below).  That includes a collectible tin tote (lunchbox), thermos, booklet & certificate of authenticity.  This is going to be released on November 1st and you can now find that 4K Gift Set available for preorder now over at Amazon.

Next, you have a 4K UHD Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Limited Edition SteelBook release which seems to be exclusive to retailer Target, said to be coming October 18th (pictured further above and below).  That SteelBook is now available for preorder, again, over at Target.

Finally, you will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Limited Edition release with a BendyFig figurine over at retailer Walmart (pictured much further above and below).  This release is said to be coming on October 18th and is now available for preorder over at Walmart.

V for Vendetta officially on 4K UHD Blu-ray in November

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The 2005 film adaptation of “V for Vendetta” starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 3rd, via Warner. Some of you may remember me reporting this last month, and as of today, it has been confirmed via a press release from the studio. The film, directed by James McTeigue & based on the graphic novel (of the same title), had a screenplay adapted by The Wachowskis — Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski — both best known for writing & directing “The Matrix” (1999). The film co-starred Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, Rupert Graves, Tim Pigott-Smith, and John Hurt.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The movie has received a new scan according to the press release, quoted below.

“The 4K UHD release of V for Vendetta is from a new scan of the original camera negative.”

The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will receive its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and come with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. Amazon will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Giftset (as pictured below) which is now available for preorder, oddly enough.

Retailer Best Buy will also be getting an exclusive release of the film in the form of a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), which is now available for preorder.

Bonus materials set to be included on the release, featuring some never-before-seen content, are listed below.

New Special Features on 4K UHD Disc:

  • V for Vendetta Unmasked
  • Natalie Portman’s Audition: Explore the depth of Evey’s character with Natalie Portman’s never-before-seen audition
  • James McTeigue & Lana Wachowski in Conversation

Previously released Special Features on Blu-ray Disc:

  • Freedom! Forever!: Making V for Vendetta – The cast and crew of V for Vendetta reveal the intense filmmaking process
  • Designing the Near Future – A look at the artistic process of creating the frightening future world of V
  • Remember, Remember: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot – The history behind the story of Guy Fawkes
  • England Prevails: V for Vendetta and the New Wave in Comics – The origins of the original V story is illuminated
  • Cat Power Montage – Cat Power song played under images of the film
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Easter Egg: Hidden Bonus: Saturday Night Live Digital Short

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press release from today announcing the 4K release of the film.

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