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The 2025 film Is This Thing On? comes to 4K in March

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Cover of the movie 'Is This Thing On?' featuring two characters smiling and enjoying a moment together.
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The 2025 film “Is This Thing On?“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 17th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney).

Bradley Cooper directed, co-wrote, and produced the motion picture. It stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern. The supporting cast includes Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Sean Hayes, Amy Sedaris, Ciarán Hinds, Christine Ebersole, and Peyton Manning. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (exclusively) included, along with a digital code (copy) of the movie compatible with Movies Anywhere. The tech specs for the [included] Blu-ray come with a 1080p HD video presentation in 1.66:1 aspect and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

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

The only bonus feature included with the release is listed below.

  • Mic Drop: Making Is This Thing On? – Go behind the scenes as filmmakers and cast open up about the inspirations behind this story of love, loss, and starting again. Get a glimpse into working with a remarkable ensemble and hear about how the team developed their comedy sets.

EDITORIAL NOTE: This 4K UHD Blu-ray and a DVD will be the only physical media releases for this particular motion picture. That essentially means that there will not [initially] be a standard [standalone] Blu-ray Disc release. If you want the movie to own, you’ll have to buy this physical 4K/Blu-ray combo pack. This is the first time that I can recall Disney opting for this strategy.

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

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Strangers with Candy: The Movie on Blu-ray in July

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The 2005 film “Strangers with Candy: The Movie” comes to Blu-ray Disc on July 22nd via Shout Select (Shout! Studios). Paul Dinello directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Deborah Rush, Ian Holm, Joseph Cross, and Carlo Alban. The cast even included Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Chris Pratt, and the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman. The movie, based on the 1999 TV series “Strangers with Candy,” is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This will be spine number #196 in the Shout Select series.

The movie has been newly restored with a new 4K transfer from the 35mm interpositive. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo lossless sound.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly from the Shout! Factory website. The bonus materials included are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello
  • Deleted Scenes
  • “Atomic Car” Music Video starring Iris Puffybush, performed by Delano Grove and written by Delano Grove, Stephen Colbert, and Paul Dinello
  • Trailer

2003 film Elf with Will Ferrell on 4K in November

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The 2003 film “Elf” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 1st via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, according to numerous retail sources.  The film, directed by Jon Favreau, starred Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Edward Asner, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, Peter Dinklage, Amy Sedaris, and Andy Richter.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film included.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as at retailers Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.  The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentaries by Will Ferrell and Director Jon Favreau
  • Deleted/Alternate Scenes
  • Behind the Scenes:
    • Tag Along with Will Ferrell
    • Film School for Kids
    • They Made the North Pole
    • Lights, Camera, Puffin!
    • That’s a Wrap
    • Kids on Christmas
    • Deck the Halls
    • Santa Mania
    • Christmas in Teinseltown
  • Music From Elf
  • Elf Karaoke
  • Theatrical Trailer