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The 2007 film 1408 gets a 4K SteelBook in January

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The 2007 film “1408“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, exclusively at Amazon, on January 13th via Lionsgate. The movie, based on a short story by Stephen King, was directed by Mikael Håfström. The movie starred John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, and Tony Shalhoub.

The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The audio configuration(s) include lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround for the theatrical cut only. Meanwhile, the Director’s Cut will feature Dolby Atmos sound. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included. It will also include a digital copy.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below), an Amazon exclusive, is now available for preorder.

The bonus materials included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical Cut:

  • NEW Featurette: Don’t Enter 1408

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
  • Alternate Endings
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • The Secrets of 1408
  • John Cusack on 1408
  • Inside Room 1408
  • Theatrical

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Theatrical & Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
  • Alternate Endings
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • The Secrets of 1408
  • John Cusack on 1408
  • Inside Room 1408
  • Theatrical

The 1997 film Mimic is coming to 4K in January

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The 1997 film “Mimic” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Guillermo del Toro co-wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Josh Brolin, Giancarlo Giannini, F. Murray Abraham, and Charles S. Dutton.

The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Both have received a 4K restoration, approved by Guillermo del Toro. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), each on a BD-100 disc. The audio configuration(s) include lossless DTS-HD Master Audio in 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that. You can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the release are detailed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) – Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) – Theatrical Cut:

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) – Director’s & Theatrical Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro (Director’s Cut)
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond (Theatrical Cut)
  • Video Prologue with Director del Toro (1:05)
  • Reclaiming Mimic: Featurette (14:31)
  • A Leap in Evolution: Featurette (9:35)
  • Back Into the Tunnels: Featurette (5:22)
  • 3 Deleted Scenes (5:11)
  • 6 Animated Storyboards (6:04)
  • Gag Reel (2:20)
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1997 film Spawn is coming to 4K in October

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The 1997 film “Spawn” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on October 7th via Arrow Video. Mark A.Z. Dippé directed and co-wrote the movie, which was based on the comic book character created by Todd McFarlane. It starred Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.

This motion picture has received restorations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut from the original camera negatives (OCN). 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 feature both lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Each version will be presented in a 2-disc set with the Director’s Cut on the first disc and the Theatrical Cut on the second.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition at Arrow Video’s website. Below you can find a glimpse of the 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the limited edition set.

SPAWN 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set

The physical extras will be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

The bonus materials to be included with the Limited Edition sets, listed below, are sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut (in 4K or HD)
  • NEW Audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
  • NEW Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
  • NEW Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
  • NEW The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • NEW The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
  • NEW Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
  • Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
  • The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
  • Original Todd McFarlane sketches
  • Spawn concept and sketch gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut (in 4K or HD)

But I’m a Cheerleader on 4K SteelBook in August

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The 1999 film “But I’m A Cheerleader“ will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 26th via Lionsgate. This release of the Director’s Cut of the movie will be an Amazon exclusive. Jamie Babbit directed and co-wrote this motion picture. It starred Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, RuPaul Charles, Cathy Moriarty, and Mink Stole.

The tech specs for the 4K release have not yet been fully detailed, but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with likely HDR10 and possibly Dolby Vision form of high dynamic range. The audio codec and configuration have yet to be announced, but if the 2021 Blu-ray was any indication, you perhaps may only get a 2.0 Stereo mix (possibly in Dolby Digital). The release will include a digital copy of the Director’s Cut of the film. The bonus materials have yet to be detailed, however (again) if the 2021 Blu-ray is any indication of what to expect, you should get these ported over.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Jamie Babbit, Costume Designer Alix Friedberg, and Production Designer Rachel Kamerman
  • But I’m a Cheerleader Class Reunion
  • Making But I’m a Cheerleader… in 1999 
  • But I’m a Composer… A Chat with Pat Irwin
  • Student Film: Discharge

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is an Amazon exclusive, as noted, and is now available for preorder. Below, you can find a further glimpse of the packaging.

The 1987 film Lethal Weapon comes to 4K in June

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The 1987 film “Lethal Weapon” on June 24th comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray & 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. The releases come via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Retailers seem to confirm this information, although the studio has not officially announced the title. Richard Donner directed this film. It starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Other cast members included Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, and Traci Wolfe. These 4K releases will include both the Theatrical (101 minutes) and Director’s Cut (117 minutes).

The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos (for the Director’s Cut). The Theatrical Cut will be presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo. The releases include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The 4K UHD Blu-ray standard release and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Walmart. And the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below.

  • A Legacy of Inspiration: Remembering Dick Donner
  • “I’m Too Old for This…”: A Chemistry That Became Iconic

2008 film Tropic Thunder comes to 4K in September

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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