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The 1988 Ron Howard film Willow on 4K in December

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The 1988 film Willow is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 10th via Lucasfilm Ltd. (Disney). It was directed by Ron Howard and co-written and executive-produced by George Lucas. The film starred Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Billy Barty, and Jean Marsh.

NOTE: This will be using the 2010 restoration of the movie. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart and a digital copy included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Walmart.

All of the previous bonus materials will be included on the Blu-ray Disc. Below you can find a look at the limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook packaging and its contents.

Hawkeye The First Season comes to 4K in December

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The Disney+ original Marvel Studios series Hawkeye – The Complete First Season will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 3rd via Marvel Studios (Disney). The show stars Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Aleks Paunovic, and Linda Cardellini.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 2-disc set (each on a BD-100 disc).

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. This will be a collector’s edition set physically featuring 3 exclusive concept art cards. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • A Tale of Two Hawkeyes — Discover how the cast and crew extended the Hawkeye legacy, bringing together Clint Barton and new character Kate Bishop.
  • Gag Reel — Take a look at some of the hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Hawkeye.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Follow the Trail — Young Kate leaves behind clues for a scavenger hunt.
    • At The Stake — Clint reluctantly celebrates with a group of fans in the city.
    • Burning of the Suit — Clint burns the Ronin suit.
    • Kate’s First Day at Work — Kate uses her awkward first day at work to her advantage.
    • Ice Cream — Little Maya finds out her dad can’t pick her up from practice.
    • Detour — Clint and Kate find an unmarked car in front of her apartment.
    • Friends? — Little Maya and Little Kazi meet for the first time when their fathers do business together.
    • You Never Miss — Clint’s relationship with his mom is revealed through childhood memories. Clint and his mom attempt to rob a convenience store, which ends up a disaster.
    • Moira Comes Home — Moira chases Clint and Kate out of her apartment.
    • Old Friend — Clint prepares a familiar weapon.
    • Sorry — Maya and Clint have a moment of understanding after a battle.
    • Until It’s Done — Eleanor takes a trip to have dinner. A shocking insight is revealed.
    • Boomerang — Clint and Kate gather supplies at a sporting goods store to build trick arrows.
  • Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye — Peer behind the scenes of the show with Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, and the rest of the cast and crew.

Star Wars Ahsoka First Season on 4K in December

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The Disney+ original series Star Wars: Ahsoka – The Complete First Season will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 3rd via Lucasfilm (Disney). The show stars Rosario Dawson, David Tennant, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ivanna Sakhno, Ray Stevenson, and Hayden Christensen.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 2-disc set (each on a BD-100 disc).

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. This will be a collector’s edition set physically featuring 3 exclusive concept art cards. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Ahsoka: Legacy — Join cast and crew for a look at developing Ahsoka’s live-action series.
  • Path of the Apprentice — Explore the dynamic of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka within the world between worlds.
  • Ghosts of the Past — Go deep with a spotlight on Ahsoka’s allies: Sabine, Hera, Ezra and Chopper.
  • Darkness Rising — Uncover the secrets of Ahsoka’s foes.

The Mandalorian Third Season on 4K in December

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The Disney+ original series Star Wars: The Mandalorian – The Complete Third Season will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 3rd via Lucasfilm (Disney). The show stars Pedro Pascal, Chris Bartlett, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, and Emily Swallow.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 2-disc set (each on a BD-100 disc).

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. This will be a collector’s edition set physically featuring 3 exclusive concept art cards. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Honoring the Magistrate: A Tribute to Carl Weathers — Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni pay tribute to Carl Weathers, the unforgettable talent behind Greef Karga.
  • Galactic Legacy: The Creatures and Droids of The Mandalorian — Discover the secrets of Season Three’s memorable creatures and droids with the artists who bring them to life.
  • Forging the Covert: Part Three — Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and the filmmakers explore the expanding world of Season Three’s Mandalorian warriors.

Loki Second Season gets a 4K SteelBook in December

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The Disney+ original series from Marvel Studios Loki: The Complete Second Season will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 3rd via Marvel Studios (Disney). The show stars Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Eugene Cordero, Neil Ellice, Tara Strong, and Ke Huy Quan.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 2-disc set (each on a BD-100 disc).

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. This will be a collector’s edition set physically featuring 3 exclusive concept art cards. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Loki Through Time — Travel through over a decade of Loki’s timeline with Tom Hiddleston, Kevin Feige and more as they dive deeper into the villainous yet lovable character that fans can’t get enough of in the Loki series.
  • Gag Reel — Take a look at some of the fun moments on set with the cast and crew of Loki Season 2.
  • Deleted/Extended Scenes
    • What Would You Like? — Distraught after the events of season 1, Sylvie leaves the Citidel at the End of Time and finds an escape in a McDonalds in 1982.
    • Key Lime Break — Loki and Mobius share a moment savoring a key lime pie in the TVA lunchroom.
    • Roll Call — Loki names off all the people who have spoken ill of him in the past, including a few recognizable names. Mobius tries to comfort him.
  • Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 — Join the cast and crew of Loki Season 2 as they pull back the curtain on Loki’s Iatest MCU adventure.

Alien: Romulus comes to 4K and Blu-ray in December

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The 2024 film “Alien: Romulus” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on December 3rd via 20th Century Studios (Disney). The film, directed & co-written by Fede Alvarez, stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela MercedSpike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of 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 the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy. UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), or the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are available for preorder at retailer Walmart.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The 4K and Blu-ray releases will include the following bonus materials.

  • Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus
  • The Director’s Vision – Discover how one of today’s greatest horror directors, Fede Alvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise.
  • Creating the Story – Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien installments that you may have missed.
  • Casting the Faces – Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past.
  • Constructing the World – Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the ’80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.
  • Inside the Xenomorph Showdown – Experience the film’s climactic zero-gravity sequence from every angle as filmmakers break down what it took to make the moment spectacular. From sets and performances, to wirework, stunts, and VFX, see how it all came together.
  • Alien: A Conversation – A special conversation with Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez for the Alien 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release.
  • Alternate / Extended Scenes – Check out scenes that didn’t make the final cut.

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

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Deadpool & Wolverine on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2024 film “Deadpool & Wolverine” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on October 22nd via 20th Century Studios (Disney). The film, directed by Shawn Levy, stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Dafne Keen, Jon Favreau, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, and Chris Evans. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of 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 the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will feature a digital copy.

UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. You also can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray at Walmart. Retailer Walmart will also get an exclusive Blu-ray Disc release featuring pop-up artwork (pictured below). It’s now available for preorder.

Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray

Here is a glimpse at the two different 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases that will be available. One featuring “Deadpool” on the cover and back and one featuring “Wolverine” on the cover and back. UPDATE: Those two 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbooks are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can find their links below via the artwork.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook #1
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook #2

The following bonus materials will be included with these releases.

  • Finding Madonna: Making the Oner – Director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds break down a historic scene in the film: the “Oner,” which highlights the first fight in which Deadpool and Wolverine finally unite.
  • Practical Approach: Celebrating the Art of Ray Chan – A tribute to longtime Marvel Studios collaborator Ray Chan, who sadly passed away in 2024 – the cast and crew recall anecdotes and echo the resounding positive effects of filming on the set he helped design, full of intricate details and Easter eggs.
  • Loose Ends: The Legacy Heroes – Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and the cast and crew go through some of the mind-blowing cameos and the characters who finally get their deserved endings. They cover the intensive choreographed sequences, updated costumes, and assembling the iconic team.
  • Wolverine – Hugh Jackman describes the return to his iconic role as Wolverine. Cast and crew discuss how he picks up his yellow and blue suit for the first time, brings variety to the role, and continues his legacy from previous films.
  • Filmmaker Commentary – Listen to audio commentary by director Shawn Levy and actor Ryan Reynolds.
  • Gag Reel – Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Deadpool & Wolverine
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Elevator Ride – Paradox explains the sacred timeline to Deadpool as they walk around the TVA.
    • Do Nothing – B-15 instructs Paradox to stay out of trouble, rejecting his efforts to take action.
    • Daddy’s In Love – B-15 and Peter strike up a romance. Peter announces he is in love to his friends, Headpool and Kidpool.
  • “Fun Sack”

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

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The Sixth Sense and Signs come to 4K in October

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The films “The Sixth Sense” (1999) and “Signs” (2002) are both officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 22nd via Hollywood Pictures and Touchstone Pictures (Disney). The films were both written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. “The Sixth Sense” starred Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, and Donnie Wahlberg. “Signs” starred Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, and Cherry Jones. Notably, “The Sixth Sense” is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Below is some information about the restoration process the movies have received.

“The original negatives for both films were scanned at 4K resolution and restored in High Dynamic Range (HDR).”

The tech specs for The Sixth Sense on 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for Signs on 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. Each release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included along with a digital copy.

UPDATE: The digital versions of the film include Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. However, these physical media releases on 4K UHD Blu-ray will only include HDR10 and not Dolby Vision. So, you’ll have to watch the 4K digital versions you will get included to experience these films in Dolby Vision.

You can now find “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” on 4K UHD Blu-ray both available for preorder at Amazon. I have just been informed by someone at Disney that the films each will include their legacy bonus materials from the previous Blu-ray releases which are included in the 4K UHD Blu-ray sets. Below you can find a full list of those previously released extras, with some dating back to the DVD releases.

The Sixth Sense (1999)

  • Making Signs – 6 Part Documentary
    • Looking for Signs
    • Building Signs
    • Making Signs: A Commentary by M. Night Shyamalan
    • The Effects of Signs
    • Last Voices: The Music of Signs
    • Full Circle
  • Storyboards: Multi-Angle Features
  • Night’s First Alien Movie
  • Deleted Scenes

Signs (2002)

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Reflections From the Set
  • Between Two Worlds
  • Moving Pictures: The Storyboard Process
  • Music and Sound Design
  • Reaching the Audience
  • Rules and Clues
  • Publicity

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about both films coming to 4K.

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