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The film Hamnet comes to 4K and Blu-ray in March

A promotional image for the collector's edition of the film 'Hamnet,' directed by Chloe Zhao, featuring actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The cover shows the characters in a lush, green environment, surrounded by plants.
Blu-ray cover of the movie 'Hamnet', featuring the title prominently along with the names of the cast Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, set against a backdrop of greenery.

Chloé Zhao directed, executive-produced, and co-wrote the screenplay for the motion picture. The movie is based on the novel (of the same title) written by Maggie O’Farrell. O’Farrell also actually co-wrote the script. Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes both served as producers. The movie starred Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Its supporting cast included Justine Mitchell, Emily Watson, David Wilmot, James Lintern, Joe Alwyn, Zac Wishart, and Freya Hannan-Mills. It’s worth noting that this is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

UPDATED: The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray have now been detailed. It will include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both releases will feature a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with the release(s) are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Chloé Zhao
  • Featurettes:
    • Family is Forever
    • Cultivating Creativity
    • Recreating the Tudor Period

Throw Momma From the Train is coming to 4K in April

DVD cover for 'Throw Momma From the Train' featuring Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal, with a tagline about a friendship and a small favor.

Danny DeVito directed and starred in the movie. It co-starred Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner, Kim Greist, and Anne Ramsey. On a related note, Anne Ramsey received an Academy Award nomination for “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” in the film, back in 1988.

This comes from a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. 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, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 audio on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the special edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 sound, on a BD-50 disc.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly from Kino Lorber’s website.

The bonus materials and tech specs have now been announced (unveiled) on Kino Lorber’s listing. Below you can find a list of the contents for the 2-disc “combo pack” 4K UHD Blu-ray release, as well as the Special Edition Blu-ray.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
  • Wide Angle Dark Humor: NEW Interview with Cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld
  • Crafting a Dark Comedy: Featurette | Why Do You Hate Your Mother?: Featurette
  • The Night Was…: Featurette
  • 4 Deleted Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1967 film Point Blank on Criterion 4K in April

Movie poster for 'Point Blank' featuring Lee Marvin, directed by John Boorman, with a stylized design and bold colors.

John Boorman directed the movie, which starred Lee Marvin. It co-starred Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn, Carroll O’Connor, Lloyd Bochner, Michael Strong, Sharon Acker, and John Vernon.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with uncompressed Linear PCM Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with LPCM Mono sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

This movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director John Boorman. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials for the Criterion release(s) are listed below.

  • Audio commentary featuring Boorman and filmmaker Steven Soderbergh
  • Interview with Boorman conducted by author Geoff Dyer
  • New interview with critic Mark Harris
  • New reflections on the film by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch
  • New program on the midcentury Los Angeles architecture featured in the film, with historian Alison Martino
  • The Rock (1967), a short documentary on Alcatraz and the making of the film
  • Interview with Marvin from a 1970 episode of The Dick Cavett Show
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by Dyer
  • New cover by Jay Shaw

Zootopia 2 is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in March

Cover of the limited edition steelbook for Disney's Zootopia, featuring various anthropomorphic animals in a vibrant cityscape.
Zootopia 2 Blu-ray cover featuring various animal characters, including a fox and a bunny, with a prominent '2' in the design.

The movie was co-directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard. It features the voice talents of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Qua, as well as Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Bonnie Hunt, and Danny Trejo.

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 and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound on a BD-50 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each be a 2-disc “combo pack,” with the 4K including its Blu-ray counterpart, and the Blu-ray including its DVD counterpart. Both releases will contain a digital code (copy) of the movie compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.

A collectible steelbook case featuring characters from an animated movie, with vibrant illustrations on the front, inside artwork of various animals, and two discs with colorful designs.
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials for the releases are listed below.

  • Featurettes:
    • The Zookeepers — Trot along with writer/director Jared Bush and director Byron Howard for a tour of Walt Disney Animation Studios! Get a behind the scenes look as they open up the doors to meet cast and crew and share about all the work done to bring the movie to life.
    • A City of Stars — Meet the fur-tastic voice actors behind the cast of Zootopia 2 as filmmakers share the joy of having the original cast returning and how each new role found its purr-fect match.
    • Everybody Can Draw! — Sketch along with Benson Shum, Animation Supervisor, as he talks about his role on Zootopia 2 and guides viewers in drawing everyone’s favorite new beaver, Nibbles!
    • Zoo-prising Secrets — Uncover ssssurprising references and characters from some of your favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios films hidden throughout the movie, along with fun facts.
    • Wilde Times in the Booth — Hop inside the recording booth for plenty of laughs and behind-the-scenes fun. See how the hilarious cast brings their characters to life!
    • The Treat Trolley — Meet the cheerful crew behind the Treat Trolley that brings smiles and snacks throughout the halls of Disney Animation to keep the studio artists fueled and energized.
    • “Zoo” Music Video by Shakira — Celebrate friendship and adventure with Shakira in her music video for the movie’s new song, “Zoo.”
  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut, with an overall introduction by directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard.
    • What’s In the Box?
    • Where Are They Now?
    • Animal Hospital
    • Welcome to the Team
    • Desert Festival
    • Clawhauser Tracks Judy
    • A Plight at the Museum
    • Clawhauser’s Family

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

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The 1983 film Uncommon Valor gets a 4K in March

Cover of the movie 'Uncommon Valor' featuring the names of the cast and title in bold lettering. The artwork depicts a scene with a soldier carrying another soldier on his back, surrounded by a group of military personnel in a rugged landscape.
Commissions Earned

Ted Kotcheff directed the movie. It starred Gene Hackman, Fred Ward, Reb Brown, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Patrick Swayze, Harold Sylvester, and Robert Stack.

The motion picture has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. 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) and lossless (or possibly uncompressed) sound, on a BD-100 disc. This 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Kino Lorber’s website. Bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Films Historian Steve Mitchell and Writer/Producer Cyrus Voris
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Critic Douglas E. Winter

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Films Historian Steve Mitchell and Writer/Producer Cyrus Voris
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Author and Critic Douglas E. Winter
  • NEW Being Blaster: Interview with Actor Reb Brown (23:45)
  • NEW Reluctant Warrior: Interview with Actor Harold Sylvester (49:07)
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 2016 sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 gets a 4K in March

Cover of the DVD for 'Kung Fu Panda 3' featuring characters including a panda and various animals in a colorful animated style.
Commissions Earned

The movie was co-directed by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. It features the voice talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Kate Hudson, Jackie Chan, and James Hong.

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) and Dolby Atmos sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy), compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Panda Paws
  • Everybody Loves a Panda Party – Karaoke with Po
  • Po’s Posters of Awesomeness
  • Play Like a Panda
  • The Origin of “Skadoosh”
  • Mash-Up of Awesomeness: Slo-Mo
  • Mash-Up of Blunders
  • Make a Panda Party Paper Pal
  • Gallery of Epic Artfulness
Cover of the 'Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection' in 4K Ultra HD featuring the main character Po, a panda, displaying a martial arts pose with fire, and smaller images of supporting characters.
Commissions Earned

There will also be a “Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured above) set to be released on March 3rd, also from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. It’s now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. That set will not include Blu-ray Disc counterparts, only the 4K discs and digital codes. The full tech specs for the films feature a variety of 2.35:1 and 2.39:1 aspect ratios, each in a 2160p video presentation, with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound.

The 1977 film A Bridge Too Far comes to 4K in March

Cover art for the film 'A Bridge Too Far' featuring a silhouette of soldiers parachuting, with the title prominently displayed at the bottom.
Commissions Earned

Richard Attenborough directed the movie. It starred Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, James Caan, Dirk Bogarde, Edward Fox, Elliott Gould, and Anthony Hopkins. It co-starred Hardy Kruger, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O’Neal, Maximilian Schell, Liv Ullmann, Wolfgang Preiss, Jeremy Kemp, Ben Cross, Denholm Elliott, Arthur Hill, and John Ratzengerger.

The motion picture has undergone a 4K scan from the original 35mm camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. The audio format(s) and configuration(s) haven’t been officially announced, but stay tuned for an update. The release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” that includes its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can expect an update later. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray is available to preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material included on the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Combat Films: American Realism Author Steven Jay Rubin
  • Audio Commentary by Screenwriter William Goldman and the Film’s Main Crew

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Combat Films: American Realism Author Steven Jay Rubin
  • Audio Commentary by Screenwriter William Goldman and the Film’s Main Crew
  • Theatrical Trailer

SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarpants on Blu-ray

Cover art for 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, and other sea creatures on a pirate ship against a blue ocean background.
The cover art for 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squirtpants' featuring SpongeBob SquarePants with a pirate eye patch and a playful expression.
Commissions Earned

Derek Drymon directed the movie. It features the voice talents of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence, and Mr. Lawrence, as well as George Lopez.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Blu-ray release(s) will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its DVD counterpart included, as well as a digital code (copy).

The standard Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The Blu-ray SteelBook is an exclusive at retailer Walmart, where it is now available for preorder. The bonus materials included on the Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • The SpongeBob Ensemble: The Veteran Voices
  • The SpongeBob Ensemble: The New Crew
  • The Flying Dutchman: Animated Artistry and Live Acting
  • From Bikini Bottom to the Underworld
  • “Big Guy” by Ice Spice (Music Video)

The 1995 film Outbreak is arriving on 4K in March

Movie poster for the film 'Outbreak' featuring a menacing figure, with the title and main actors' names displayed prominently.
Commissions Earned

Wolfgang Petersen directed the motion picture. The movie starred Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey, Patrick Dempsey, and Donald Sutherland.

This has received a 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative. 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) and lossless surround sound. The 2-disc set 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 and GRUV. The bonus materials for the release have yet to be detailed, but stay tuned for an update on that.

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