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The 1968 musical Oliver! is coming to 4K in May

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the 1968 musical “Oliver!” on 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 20th. Carol Reed directed the movie. It starred Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Shani Wallis, and Mark Lester. This film won 6 Academy Awards (“Oscars”). Still to this day, the movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

NOTE: This film was formerly included on a 4K UHD Blu-ray exclusively in a box set. It was part of the “Columbia Classics: 4K Ultra HD Collection – Volume 2” box set released in 2021. This will be the first time the film has been released individually in 4K on physical media.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10. There will be Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (2-channel surround) sound on a BD-100 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer MovieZyng.

This standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release will not include a Blu-ray Disc and some of the extras previously featured. However, some of those extras have been ported over this time around to the 4K disc. It will include a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere, and the following bonus materials.

  • Commentary with Steven C. Smith
  • Jack Wild Screen Test
  • Original Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
  • Meeting Oliver!
  • Meeting Fagin!
  • The Locations of Oliver
  • 3 Trailers

The 1975 film Barry Lyndon comes to 4K in July

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The 1975 film “Barry Lyndon” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 8th via The Criterion Collection. Stanley Kubrick directed the film. The movie starred Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger, and Steven Berkoff. It’s most certainly worth noting that this film is still (to this day) “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will also include an uncompressed LPCM Mono mix and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix.. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and an additional Blu-ray with extras.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. You can also preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials included on this 4K release are listed below.

  • Interviews with the cast and crew as well as archival audio featuring director Stanley Kubrick on the film’s cinematography, costumes, editing, and production
  • Interview featuring historian Christopher Frayling on production designer Ken Adam
  • Interview with critic Michel Ciment
  • Interview with actor Leon Vitali about the 5.1 surround soundtrack, which he cosupervised
  • Interview with curator Adam Eaker about the fine-art-inspired aesthetics of the film
  • Trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien and two pieces about the look of the film from the March 1976 issue of American Cinematographer
  • Cover by F. Ron Miller based on an original theatrical poster by Guy Jouineau and Guy Bourduge

The 1954 film Sabrina is coming to 4K in June

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The 1954 film “Sabrina” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 17th via KL Studio Classics. Billy Wilder directed and co-wrote the screenplay. The movie starred Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, and Martha Hyer. It’s worth noting that this film won an Academy Award for best “costume design, black and white” by Edith Head. It’s also very noteworthy that this film (still to this day) is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Paramount Pictures gave this a brand new master, from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation, presumably in the original 1.75:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will most likely include a lossless audio presentation from its original Mono source. Confirmation of aspect ratio, audio configuration, and format for this release has yet to be made. Stay tuned for an update. Lastly, it is known that it will be on a BD-100 disc.

This 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The Blu-ray will feature this new 4K master as its source. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Consumers can alternatively preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material included is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, Author of Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Joseph McBride, Author of Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
  • Audrey Hepburn – Fashion Icon: Featurette
  • Sabrina’s World: Featurette
  • Supporting Sabrina: Featurette
  • William Holden – The Paramount Years: Featurette
  • Behind the Gates – Camera: Featurette
  • Paramount in the ‘50s: Retrospective Featurette
  • Sabrina Documentary
  • Theatrical Trailer

The Monkey comes to 4K and Blu-ray in June

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The 2025 film “The Monkey” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on June 24th. Decal Releasing will be distributing for NEON. Osgood Perkins directed and wrote the screenplay adaptation, based on a short story by Stephen King. James Wan produced. The film stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Adam Scott, and Sarah Levy. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included are roughly detailed below.

  • Behind the Scenes Featurettes
  • Funeral Programs
  • Trailers

The 2025 film Novocaine comes to 4K in June

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The 2025 film “Novocaine” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 24th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. Dan Berk and Robert Olsen directed the film. It stars Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, and Matt Walsh. This film is “Certified Fresh” by the critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The 4K tech specs have yet to be detailed for either video or audio presentations. But, stay tuned for an update. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a “combo pack.” It will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, in 1080p HD, and a digital copy.

There will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. It will be available as an Amazon exclusive (pictured above and below).

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. Again, that 4K SteelBook is exclusive to Amazon. You can also find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials included with the 4K physical media releases are listed below.

  • Prepare For Pain: Pre-Production—Filmmakers take us from concept to casting and the process of creating the world of NOVOCAINE.
  • A World of Hurt: Production—Co-directors Robert Olsen and Dan Berk discuss the film’s unique stunts, production design, cinematography, and special effects.
  • Maximum Physical Damage: Makeup Effects—Blood, bones, and bodies…find out the secrets behind the guts and gore that made the action really pack a punch.

Black Bag is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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The 2025 film “Black Bag” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 13th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Steven Soderbergh directed the film, written by David Koepp. The film stars Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Tom Burke, and Marisa Abela. It’s certainly worth noting that this is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release have not yet been detailed. You can expect an update soon. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound on a BD-50 disc. The 4K will come as a “combo pack” including its Blu-ray counterpart. Both releases will feature a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • The Company of Talent
  • Designing Black Bag
  • Deleted Scenes

The 2023 film When Evil Lurks comes to 4K in June

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The 2023 horror film “When Evil Lurks” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 3rd via Shudder. The Spanish language film was written and directed by Demián Rugna. It starred Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater, Virginia Garófalo, and Emilio Vodanovich. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio without HDR. It will be in SDR (standard dynamic range). It also features Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, with English subtitles. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material included with this release is listed below.

  • Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is coming to 4K in May

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The 2002 film “Lilo & Stitch” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray, for the first time, on May 6th via Disney. Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders directed the movie. It featured the voices of Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, Kevin McDonald, Zoe Caldwell, and Ving Rhames. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics’ reviews.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will feature Dolby Atmos sound, with a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 core. The release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, will also be included.

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

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Hula Lesson
  • Animating The Hula
  • Audio Commentary
  • DisneyPedia: The Islands – Explore Hawaiʽi, Oʽahu, Maui, Kauaʽi, Lǡnaʽi and Molokaʽi
  • 2 Music Videos and a Behind-The-Music Featurette
  • A Stitch in Time: Follow Stitch Through The Disney Years 

Mickey 17 is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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The 2025 film “Mickey 17” will be released on May 13th on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Bong Joon Ho co-wrote & directed the film. The movie stars Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Michael Monroe, Patsy Ferran, and Cameron Britton. This is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect and Dolby Atmos sound. The releases will each include a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere. It’s also worth mentioning that a limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release is coming on the same date.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the releases are listed below.

  • Behind the Lens: Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 (11:32)
  • Mickey 17: A World Reimagined (9:44)
  • The Faces of Niflheim (8:00)
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