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The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K in October

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The cult classic 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 7th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Jim Sharman co-wrote and directed the film. It starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell, Peter Hinwood, and Meat Loaf.

The movie has received a 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Atmos and restored DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. Below you can find a further glimpse at the 4K SteelBook artwork.

The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Feature-length extras:
    • Rocky-oke: Sing It! (With Vocals):
    • The Midnight Experience with the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast
    • Vintage Callback Track (Unrated)
    • Trivia Track: 50 Years and Still Kicking!
    • Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
  • Deleted Songs:
    • “Once in A While”
  • Deleted & Alternate Scenes:
    • Alternate Version With B&W Opening
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 1
    • “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 2
    • Brad and Janet Undressed, Alternate Takes 1-5
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 1
    • Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 2
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 1
    • Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 2
    • Alternate Credit Ending
    • Misprint Ending
  • The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadow Cast – For the 35th Anniversary of the film, a global search was done for a shadowcast. This is their story.
  • Featurettes:
    • Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995)
    • Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary)
    • Song Selection (With and Without Vocals)
  • Music Video:
    • Time Warp Music Video (15th Anniversary VHS Release)
  • Marketing Materials

Pixar movie Elio on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2025 Pixar animated film “Elio” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on September 9th via Disney. Adrian Molina, Domee Shi, and Madeline Sharafian co-directed this movie. It features the voice talents of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, and Brad Garrett. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and is “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The 4K SteelBook and Blu-ray will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, and the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart. A digital copy will be included with each version, compatible with Movies Anywhere. You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook or Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update. The following bonus materials will be included with each release.

  • Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of Elio – Launch behind the scenes with the cast and crew to get an in-depth look at the design and development of our meteoric main characters, as well as the making of all the celestial environments that make up Elio‘s universe.
  • Out of This World: An Astro Q&A – Calling all space enthusiasts! Voice actors Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Remy Edgerly (Glordon) meet with a real-life astronaut to discuss space travel, possible alien life on other planets, and why it’s important to study space.
  • Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon – Join Nicolle Castro, the lead story artist, as she shares her role on the film and guides viewers through drawing a couple of the film’s interstellar characters, Ooooo and Glordon.
  • Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.
  • Galactic Gag Reel  – Discover the fun inside the recording booth with the starry voice actors from Disney and Pixar’s Elio as they bring their characters to life with some entertaining laughs.
  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut:
  • Bike Chase 
  • Garden Party
  • Carver Legend 
  • Questa’s Second Test 
  • Home Visit

Below, after the break, you can find the promotional trailer for the home video release.

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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

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 4K

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The 2003 film “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 5th via Disney (20th Century Studios). Peter Weir directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D’Arcy, Chris Larkin, and Billy Boyd. It’s certainly worth noting that, even to this day, this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has been restored and remastered from the original elements. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will also include Dolby Atmos sounds. The 2-disc release will be a “combo pack” also featuring its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. The release will also include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Below, you can find a glimpse at the packaging and discs for this release.

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

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Historical and Geographical Trivia Track
  • Pop-Up Map

Further below, after the break, you can find the press release.

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Thunderbolts* on 4K and Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “Thunderbolts*” officially arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on July 29th. The releases will be via Marvel Studios, owned and distributed by Disney. Jake Schreier directed this latest film in the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.” It stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It’s certainly worth noting this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K releases will both be 2-disc “combo pack” sets with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, or the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update on that.

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
  • Assembling a Team to Remember – Spend a bit of quality time with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts* as they divulge how the film’s fictional team of superpowered mavericks, misfits and antiheroes was assembled.
  • Around the World and Back Again – Discover the eclectic locations and astounding production design that helped make Thunderbolts* a rousing reality, including a visit to the sprawling sets in Kuala Lumpur where we join Florence Pugh performing stunts atop one of planet Earth’s tallest buildings and blowing up buildings on the streets.
  • All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts*.
  • Director’s Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jake Schreier.

Finally, it’s worth noting that a Blu-ray “pop-up” edition will also be available as an exclusive at retailer Walmart. It’s not yet available for preorder, but stay tuned for an update. Further below, after the break, you can find a promo trailer for the home video releases of this movie.

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2025 film The Amateur on 4K and Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “The Amateur” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on July 8th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). James Hawes directed the movie. It stars Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, and Jon Bernthal.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 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 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos.

The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both releases will feature a digital code (copy) of the film. UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon.

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

  • The Team – Join the cast and crew as they reflect on what drew them to this bold project. Rami Malek shares his dual experience as both actor and producer. Director James Hawes and others discuss how the script blends emotional depth and high-stakes action.
  • The World – Explore how the film’s production combined real-world locations with intricate set designs to create a visually stunning and immersive world, from the shadowy halls of CIA headquarters to the bustling streets of Europe.
  • The Pool – Go behind the scenes as the talented creative team uncovers how Charlie’s ingenious plan involving the sky pool was conceived, planned and executed, blending practical effects and cutting-edge technology to deliver a show-stopping moment.
  • The Score – Listen in as the composer and director talk about the challenges of creating the score’s various themes — and using unusual instruments and techniques — to bring emotion and drama to this unique thriller.
  • Deleted Scenes:

Snow White is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in June

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The 2025 live-action film “Snow White” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on June 24th via Disney. Marc Webb directed the film. It stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 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 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. Both releases come as a “combo pack” with the 4K including a Blu-ray & the Blu-ray including a DVD. A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, will be included with each release.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and the Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The following bonus materials will be included with the two releases.

  • Sing Along with the Movie: Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with onscreen lyrics.
  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Anguish and Opportunity
    • Danger in the Woods
    • Hunt for Snow White
  • Fearless, Fair, Brave, and True: Making Snow White – Take a look behind the scenes with director Marc Webb, cast and crew as they share their vision for this live-action reimagining of Snow White, highlighting how they honor the legacy of the original story, including the characters, set design and more.
  • Merry Tunes – Go behind the songs with filmmakers and songwriting duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Hear about their new songs and how they beautifully intertwine with the classics.
  • Fairy Tale Fashion – Get an in-depth look at the fashion and costuming for the film, featuring legendary costume designer Sandy Powell. Along with filmmakers and cast, Sandy provides insight into how she brought iconic looks to life for Snow White, the Evil Queen and more. 
  • Bloopers – Discover all the fun and laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making Snow White.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 4K soon

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The 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” has received a new 4K restoration by Walt Disney Studios. The movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with a theatrical re-release planned. More on that later. Jim Sharman directed the film, which starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, and Meat Loaf.

The full details about that 4K restoration are below, taken from today’s press release.

CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

With 4K Film Restoration and Special Events

Do The Time Warp Again When The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Arrives in Theaters and on Blu-ray™ in 4K Ultra HD™ Later This Year!


BURBANK, CA (April 30, 2025) – This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the genre-defying cult classic that transformed midnight cinema and inspired a global phenomenon. First introduced to audiences in 1975, the film quickly became more than just a movie – it sparked a movement. 

Based on the musical play by Richard O’Brien – with a screenplay by O’Brien and director Jim Sharman, and produced by Lou Adler and Michael White – The Rocky Horror Picture Show broke the mold with its unforgettable characters, flamboyant costumes, and audacious rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack. Through its legendary late-night screenings, complete with shadow casts, fan costumes, and interactive rituals, the film pioneered a new kind of audience participation that redefined the moviegoing experience. Today, with weekly screenings around the world, The Rocky Horror Picture Show continues to make history as the longest-running theatrical release of all time.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, a newly restored and remastered version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be unleashed in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD, and crowned by the debut of a dazzling new anniversary logo.
 
Overseen by the Walt Disney Studios Restoration team, the 10-month project included a meticulous digital scan and preservation process that ensures every frame of the cult classic is presented with unprecedented clarity and vibrancy. The restoration also features a newly mixed Dolby Atmos audio track, bringing enhanced depth and dimension to the film’s iconic soundtrack. For purists and longtime fans, the original mono audio has been fully restored as well – allowing audiences to experience the film exactly as it was heard when it first premiered five decades ago.
 
“It’s a privilege to help preserve the legacy of a film that has meant so much to so many,” says Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Restoration & Library Management. “Bringing The Rocky Horror Picture Show to life in 4K allows us to honor its bold, genre-defying spirit and ensure that audiences – both longtime fans and first-time viewers – can experience it as it was originally intended, with stunning picture and sound.”
 
“When The Rocky Horror Picture Show was first released, no one thought it would be around very long let alone…50 years,” says producer Lou Adler. “What began as a small, rebellious project has become a global celebration of individuality, community, and creative freedom. This anniversary is a tribute to the fans who kept it alive and kicking all these years.”

“When The Rocky Horror Picture Show was first released, no one thought it would be around very long let alone…50 years,” says producer Lou Adler. “What began as a small, rebellious project has become a global celebration of individuality, community, and creative freedom. This anniversary is a tribute to the fans who kept it alive and kicking all these years.”
 
Watch for future announcements on the 50th anniversary celebrations for The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

So, a 4K UHD Blu-ray physical media release of the film is indeed planned for later this year. This press release part of the headline gives us that information: “on Blu-ray™ in 4K Ultra HD™ Later This Year!” Stay tuned on social media and also check this post for updates later. I’ll update it when they announce the theatrical re-release, and it’ll be back in theaters. And of course, stay tuned for when the physical 4K UHD Blu-ray gets announced.

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