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2025 Lilo & Stitch on 4K on Blu-ray in August

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The 2025 live-action film adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on August 26th via Disney.  Dean Fleischer Camp directed the movie. It stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, and Chris Sanders. It also stars Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, and Maia Kealoha. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 as well as Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray will both come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart and the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below in detail) or the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart yet. Stay tuned for an update.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

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

  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Nani Cleans Up
    • My Name is Nani
  • ‘Ohana Means Family: Making Lilo & Stitch – Learn how an animated classic becomes an instant live-action favorite. Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies ‘ohana.
  • Drawn to Life – Check out scenes from the animated original film alongside their live-action counterparts to see how these beloved key moments were faithfully recreated. And uncover some easter eggs along the way!
  • Bloopers – Take a look at some of the fun mishaps on set with the cast of crew of Lilo & Stitch.
  • Scenes with Stitch – Hear Stitch talk about some of his favorite scenes as he watches the movie play.
    • Escape To Earth
    • Feeding Fish
    • Hula Performance
    • Stitch Gets Named
    • Bath Time
    • Watch This

Lovecraft Country The Complete First Season on Blu-ray

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The HBO original TV series “Lovecraft Country: The Complete First Season” is coming to Blu-ray on February 16th via Warner. The show, created by Misha Green, is executive produced by J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele. The cast for the first season of the show included Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Aunjanue Ellis, Wunmi Mosaku, Abbey Lee, Jamie Chung, Jada Harris, Michael K. William, Courtney B. Vance, Jamie Neumann, Jordan Patrick Smith, and Tony Goldwyn. Tech specs for the Blu-ray, spanning across a 3-disc set, includes a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray can now be found listed for preorder over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Compendium of Horrors (NEW) 
  • Orithyia Blue and the Imagination of Diana Freeman (NEW) 
  • Crafting Lovecraft Country 
  • Exploring Lovecraft Country 
  • Lovecraft Country The Craft 

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the home video release of the first season of this show.

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2020 film “The Photograph” comes to Blu-ray May

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The 2020 film The Photograph is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 12th, via Universal. The film, written & directed by Stella Meghie, stars Issa Rae, LaKeith StanfieldChelsea Peretti, Lil Rel Howery, Rob Morgan, and Courtney B. Vance. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will get the DVD counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Shooting THE PHOTOGRAPH – An inside look at the making of THE PHOTOGRAPH featuring interviews with Issa Rae, Lakeith Stanfield, director Stella Meghie and producer Will Packer.
  • Culture in Film – Filmmakers and cast discuss the importance of representation in the industry, the significance of being both in front of and behind the camera, and why this story matters.
  • The Film Through Photographs – Explore the use of photography throughout the film as the cast and filmmakers delve into how the photographs, and use of such, told stories beyond capability of word or action.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this film coming to home video.

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“Ben Is Back” starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges comes to Blu-ray in March

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The 2018 Peter Hedges film Ben Is Back starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 5th, via Lionsgate. The film has received much critical acclaim, in fact, it’s “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. The supporting cast includes Courtney B. Vance and Kathryn Newton. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and Digital Copy of the film included. The Blu-ray is now available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Peter Hedges
  • Ben is Back Photo Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find the full official announcement for this upcoming Blu-ray release.

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