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The 2004 film Meet the Fockers comes to 4K in April

Cover of the movie 'Meet the Fockers' featuring characters posed together, with prominent names of actors Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, and Barbra Streisand.
Commissions Earned

Jay Roach directed the movie. It starred Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson. This was the first sequel to the film “Meet the Parents” (2000), which is already available on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The 2-disc release will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, as well as a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Bloopers
  • Inside the Litter Box: Behind-the-Scenes with Jinx the Cat
  • The Manary Gland
  • Fockers’ Family Portrait
  • The Adventures of a Baby Wrangler
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Jay Roach and Editor/Co-Producer Jon Poll
  • … and more!

The 1996 film Happy Gilmore on 4K in August

Commissions Earned

The 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on August 19th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber). Dennis Dugan directed the film. It starred Adam SandlerChristopher McDonaldJulie Bowen, and Carl Weathers. Additionally, it co-starred Frances BayBen StillerAllen CovertRobert SmigelRichard Kiel, and Bob Barker.

The movie has received a new master from a 6K scan of the EK original negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. Audio will be in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly & The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Filmmaker Bryan Connolly & The Billy Gilmore Podcast Host Wilson Smith
  • 6 Deleted Scenes (18:36)
  • Outtakes (5:07)
  • Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)

The 2000 film Meet the Parents on 4K in August

Commissions Earned

The 2000 film Meet the Parents is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on August 12th, courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jay Roach directed this movie. It starred Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, and Owen Wilson. It’s worth noting that this motion picture remains “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will also include Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The Bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Spotlight on Location
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • De Niro Unplugged
  • The Truth About Lying
  • Silly Cat Tricks
  • Jay Roach: A Director’s Profile
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Feature Commentary with Director Jay Roach and Editor Jon Poll
  • Feature Commentary with Cast Members Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller, Director Jay Roach, and Producer Jane Rosenthal
  • Feature Commentary with Cast Members Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Director Jay Roach, and Producer Jane Rosenthal

DreamWorks film Madagascar on 4K in July

Commissions Earned

The 2005 DreamWorks Animation film “Madagascar” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 22nd, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie was co-directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. It featured voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Cedric The Entertainer.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It also features Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • Penguins In A Christmas Caper
  • Mad Mishaps
  • Meet The Wild Cast
  • Behind the Crates
  • The Tech of Madagascar
  • Penguin Chat
  • Enchanted Island
  • Filmmakers’ Commentary
  • And More!

Severance Season 1 comes to Blu-ray in December

Commissions Earned

The 2022 TV series “Severance: Season 1” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 17th via distributor Fifth Season. The show, entirely directed by Ben Stiller, stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.38:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and Uncompressed Linear PCM 2.0 Stereo sound, spanning across a 3-disc set. The release consists of all 9 episodes from the show’s first season, as seen on Apple TV+. You can find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with this release.

1999 film Mystery Men comes to 4K in November

Amazon Commissions Earned

The 1999 comedy “Mystery Men” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via KL Studio Classics.  The film, directed by Kinka Usher, starred Ben StillerJaneane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Kel Mitchell, Paul Reubens, Hank Azaria, Wes Studi, Greg Kinnear, and Geoffrey Rush.  

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative.  The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100 disc.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray included in the “combo pack” feature 1080p HD video in 1.85:1 aspect ratio [from the new 4K scan] as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound mixes, on a BD-50 disc.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly from Kino Lorber‘s website.  The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Director Kinka Usher [on both 4K and Blu-ray]
  • WE’RE THE OTHER GUYS!: The Making of Mystery Men with Director Kinka Usher – Extended Version (30:00)
  • I’M A SUPERHERO, MOTHER!: The Costumes of Mystery Men with Designer Marilyn Vance (12:00)
  • INSIDE CHAMPION CITY!: The Effects of Mystery Men with VFX Supervisor Todd Tucker (10:00)
  • DISCO IS LIFE!: The Score(s) of Mystery Men with Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger – Extended Version (12:00)
  • SPOTLIGHT ON LOCATION: The Original Making of Mystery Men (17:40)
  • Deleted Scenes (19:22)
  • Theatrical Trailer

2008 film Tropic Thunder comes to 4K in September

Amazon Commissions Earned

The 2008 film Tropic Thunder is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 13th via KL Studio Classics.  The film, directed by and starring Ben Stiller, co-starred Jack Black, Robert Donwey, Jr., Brandon T. Jackson, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Nick Nolte, Bill Hader, Steve Coogan, and Tom Cruise.

The tech specs for the 2-disc release include Disc 1 with the Theatrical Cut of the film in 2160p 4K in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100 disc.  Disc 2 will include a 1080p HD presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio for the “Director’s Cut” of the film, on a BD-50 disc. Both versions have been “Remastered in 4K by Paramount Pictures” as well as were “Supervised and Approved by Director Ben Stiller.”

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via Kino Lorber’s website.  The bonus materials set to be included with this 2-disc release are listed below.

Disc One: Theatrical Cut (4KUHD)

  • Audio Commentary by Stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.

Disc Two: Director’s Cut (Blu-ray)

  • Audio Commentary by Ben Stiller, Co-Producer Stuart Cornfeld, Production Designer Jeff Mann, Co-Writer Justin Theroux, Cinematographer John Toll and Editor Greg Hayden
  • BEFORE THE THUNDER: Featurette
  • THE HOT LZ: Featurette
  • BLOWING SHIT UP: Featurette
  • DESIGNING THE THUNDER: Featurette
  • THE CAST OF TROPIC THUNDER: Interviews with Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Brandon T. Jackson, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Nick Nolte
  • Make-Up Test with Tom Cruise with Intro by Ben Stiller and Editor Greg Hayden
  • Deleted/Extended Scenes & Alternate Ending with Intro & Optional Audio Commentaries by Ben Stiller & Editor Greg Hayden
  • FULL MAGS: Improv Footage Featurette with Intro by Ben Stiller & Editor Greg Hayden
  • MTV MOVIE AWARDS – TROPIC THUNDER
  • Rain of Madness: Documentary (30:00)
  • Rain of Madness: Trailer (2:41)
  • Two Theatrical Trailers