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The 1996 Schwarzenegger film Eraser on 4K in June

Cover art for the movie 'Eraser' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with a female character in the background and an action-oriented design.
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray case for the movie 'Eraser' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with an image of the Capitol building and a green color scheme.
Commissions Earned

Chuck Russell directed the motion picture, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. It co-starred James Caan, Vanessa Williams, James Coburn, and Robert Pastorelli.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Each release comes with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further above) are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at GRUV. The new bonus material included on the releases is listed below.

  • NEW Reinventing the Modern Action Hero – The Evolution of Arnold
  • NEW ’90s Action Thriller Reimagined

The 1994 film The Mask comes to 4K in November

Commissions Earned

The 1994 film “The Mask” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on November 11th via Arrow Video. Chuck Russell directed the movie. It starred Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, and Richard Jeni.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative, which was approved by director Chuck Russell. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 sound mixes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K and Blu-ray sets directly from Arrow Video’s website.

The physical extras included with the limited edition sets are shown and listed below.

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and original production notes
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
  • Six postcard-sized reproduction artcards

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

  • Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell
  • Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell, New Line co-chairman Bob Shaye, screenwriter Mike Werb, executive producer Mike Richardson, producer Bob Engelman, ILM VFX supervisor Scott Squires, animation supervisor Tom Bertino and cinematographer John R. Leonetti
  • The Man Behind the Mask, a newly filmed interview with Chuck Russell
  • From Strip to Screen, a newly filmed interview with Mike Richardson, Mike Werb and Mark Verheiden
  • Green Faces Blue Screens, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor Scott Squires
  • Sssssssplicin’!, a newly filmed interview with editor Arthur Coburn
  • Ask Peggy, a newly filmed interview with actor Amy Yasbeck
  • Toeing the Conga Line, a newly filmed interview with choreographer Jerry Evans featuring never-before-seen rehearsal footage
  • Terriermania, a new video essay by critic Elizabeth Purchell on canine sidekick Milo
  • Archival featurettes Return to Edge City, Introducing Cameron Diaz, Cartoon Logic, What Makes Fido Run, The Making Of, on-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-Roll footage
  • Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by director Chuck Russell
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-Film Collection on 4K

Commissions Earned

A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-Film Collection is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 30th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. A limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case will also be available exclusively at Amazon (pictured below).

Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case

This collection includes the following seven films.

  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984) Theatrical and Uncut Versions
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” (1985)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” (1987)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” (1988)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child” (1989) Theatrical and Uncut Versions
  • “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare” (1991) in 2D & 3D
  • “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” (1994)

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range for each movie. The films will also include a variety of Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release(s) will come with a digital copy of the films compatible with Movies Anywhere. Here are some specific details about the release, taken from the press release (issued today).

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 7-FILM COLLECTION FEATURING HORROR ICON FREDDY KRUEGER COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD™ 

The 4K collection including the original seven films will be released on September 30, 2025

Burbank, CA (August 7, 2025) – Freddy Krueger, the vengeful child killer burned alive by angry parents, returns to haunt the dreams of their children when this chilling 7-film saga becomes available as a 4K UHD collection for the first time.  From his first terrifying appearance on Elm Street to his resurrection through nightmares, Freddy unleashes horror across generations – where sleep is no escape, and dreams become deadly.

From New Line Cinema, the collection includes the original seven films –  A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and  Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – along with the uncut versions of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Dream Child.  The collection also includes an alternate ending of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare presented in anaglyph 3D and complete with 3D glasses in the physical collection.

The collection will be available in limited edition collectible SteelBook packaging and as a standard 4K collection and will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

4K Ultra HD** showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, and more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The Amazon exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case, limited to 4000 units, is presently unavailable for preorder. However, stay tuned, and I’ll update this accordingly when it does come back. Below you can find an official trailer for the upcoming release(s).

The bonus materials set to be included for each film are listed below, after the break.

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