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Paddington in Peru comes to Blu-ray in April

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the 2024 film “Paddington in Peru” on Blu-ray Disc on April 29th. Dougal Wilson directed the film. The cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Waters, Jim Broadbent, Carla Tous, Olivia Colman, and Antonio Banderas. Ben Whishaw provides the voice of “Paddington.” This film is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • Create your own ADVENTURE MAP
  • Create your own FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
  • “Let’s Prepare For Paddington” Sing-Along
  • The MAKING of PADDINGTON IN PERU
  • SET TOUR: The Browns’ House
  • SET TOUR: The Home for Retired Bears

2024 film Babygirl on 4K and Blu-ray in March

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The 2024 film “Babygirl” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 18th via A24. The movie was written & directed by Halina Reijn. It stars Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, Sophie Wilde, and Esther McGregor. It’s worth noting this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critics at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the A24 Shop online. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Commentary with Writer & Director Halina Reijn
  • “Directing Desire with Halina Reijn” Featurette
  • “Power Looks: Dressing the cast of Babygirl” Featurette featuring Costume Designers Kurt & Bart
  • Deleted scenes
  • BTS Photography by Niko Tavernise

Desperado is getting a standard 4K in March

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The 1995 film “Desperado” will get an standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on March 25th via Arrow Video. The film was written & directed by Robert Rodriguez. It starred Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Quentin Tarantino, and Danny Trejo.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Sony Pictures. The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and 2.0 Stereo sound.

NOTE: This is not the first time the film has been available on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. It was previously released included in a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. It was also part of a Blu-ray box set with “The Mexico Trilogy” in August of 2024.

You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Audio commentary by writer-director Robert Rodriguez
  • Lean and Mean, an interview with writer-director Robert Rodriguez
  • Shoot Like Crazy, an interview with producer Bill Borden
  • Kill Count, an interview with stunt coordinator Steve Davison
  • Lock and Load, an interview with special effects coordinator Bob Shelley
  • Game Changer, an appreciation by filmmaker Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption)
  • Ten More Minutes: Anatomy of a Shootout, an archive featurette narrated by Rodriguez
  • Textless opening (“Morena de mi Corazón”)
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper

1995 film Desperado comes to 4K SteelBook in August

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The 1995 film “Desperado” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 27th via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by Robert Rodriguez, starred Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, and Quentin Tarantino. The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Sony Pictures. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless 2.0 Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Below is a glimpse at the packaging and contents for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.

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UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder directly from Arrow Video and at retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Limited Edition SteelBook packaging
  • 32-page collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Carlos Aguilar and Nicholas Clement
  • Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
  • Audio commentary by writer-director Robert Rodriguez
  • Lean and Mean, a newly filmed interview with Rodriguez
  • Shoot Like Crazy, a newly filmed interview with producer Bill Borden
  • Kill Count, a newly filmed interview with stunt coordinator Steve Davison
  • Lock and Load, a newly filmed interview with special effects coordinator Bob Shelley
  • Game Changer, a newly filmed appreciation by filmmaker Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption)
  • Ten More Minutes: Anatomy of a Shootout, an archive featurette narrated by Rodriguez
  • Textless opening (“Morena de mi Corazón”)
  • Theatrical trailers

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It’s also worth noting that there will be a release of Robert Rodriguez‘s “Mexico Trilogy” as a 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray box set on the same day [8/27] via Arrow Video (pictured above). That includes the films “El Mariachi” (1992), “Desperado” (1995), and “Once Upon A Time in Mexico” (2003). Sadly, only the 1995 film “Desperado” will be presented in 4K resolution with the 1992 and 2003 films will only be receiving Blu-ray Disc treatment in 1080p HD video quality and uncompressed Stereo 2.0 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can find the “Mexico Trilogy” box set available for preorder directly via Arrow Video, on Amazon, and at retailer Walmart.

2022 film Uncharted on 4K and Blu-ray in May

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The 2022 film “Uncharted” is officially coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on May 10th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, based on the popular PlayStation video game series of the same title, directed by Ruben Fleischer, stars Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali, and Tati Gabrielle.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD 2.39:1 aspect ratio video presentation and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that the 4K will include its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray will include its DVD counterpart, and a digital code (copy) included with each.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases available for preorder over at Amazon.  There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release available at all retailers (pictured below) which you also can find available for preorder over at Amazon and retailer Best Buy.  This will include the physical extra of a necklace with a ring.

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

  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Behind the Scenes Featurettes
    • Becoming Nathan Drake
    • Big Action Breakdown: C-17 Globemaster
    • Charting the Course: On Set with Ruben Fleischer
    • Never a Dull Moment: Stunts & Action
    • The Buddy System
    • Villains, Backstabbers & Accomplices
  • Commentary with Director Ruben Fleischer

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film, a special features preview video, and the full announcement regarding the home video releases.

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1998 film “The Mask of Zorro” on 4K in May

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The 1998 film “The Mask of Zorro“ starring Antonio Banderas is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 5th, via Sony. The film, directed by Martin Campbell, co-starred Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stuart Wilson, and Matt Letscher. The tech specs for the release include video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range from a new 4K scan of the original camera negative and Dolby Atmos 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 also included. UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. It is also listed for preorder over at retailers Best Buy and Target. The bonus materials set to be included, listed below, here feature some new content that will be housed on the 4K disc.

4K ULTRA HD BONUS MATERIALS:
•    Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
•    Theatrical Trailers

BLU-RAY BONUS MATERIALS:
•    Director Commentary
•    “Unmasking Zorro” Documentary
•    2 Deleted Scenes
•    Music Video by Marc Anthony and Tina Arena

Further below, after the break, you can find even more details about the upcoming 4K release of this film as well as the 2005 sequel digitally coming to 4K.

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Downey, Jr. as “Dolittle” on 4K and Blu-ray April

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The 2020 film “Dolittle” starring Robert Downey, Jr. is officially coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on April 7th, via Universal. The film, based on the story of “Dr. Dolittle” & directed by Stephen Gaghan, co-starred/featured the voice talents of Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland, Craig Robinson, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, and Marion Cotillard. The tech specs for the 4K include video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range with Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting the DVD, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray both available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Talk to the Animals
  • RDJ & Harry: Mentor and Mentee
  • Becoming the Good Doctor
  • Antonio Banderas: Pirate King
  • The Wicked Dr. Medfly
  • A Most Unusual House

1993 film “Philadelphia” starring Tom Hanks on 4K UHD Blu-ray in November

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The 1993 Jonathan Demme directed film “Philadelphia“ starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 27th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, according to an early alert to retailers. Tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned for updates.

UPDATE: This will come in the form of a “25th Anniversary Edition” release as the cover art (pictured above) shows. Still no info yet regarding tech specs or bonus materials. The title is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon.