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Pixar film Inside Out 2 on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2024 Pixar animated film “Inside Out 2” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 10th via Disney. The film, directed by Kelsey Mann, includes a voice cast of Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter HauserKensington Tallman, Lilimar Hernandez, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan. It’s certainly worth noting that this is the highest-grossing animated film of all time and is “Certified Fresh” at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form 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 sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K Blu-ray releases will come as a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and both releases including a digital copy. UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.

Limited-Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

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

  • New Emotions – With Riley’s imminent puberty, the story of Inside Out 2 always suggested that there would be a party of new emotions complicating Riley’s world—and throwing a wrench into Joy’s hard-won stability. But exactly what those new emotions could be was a big question mark. Casting the new emotions in Riley’s mind was a fun exploration into the shifting mindset of a teenager, and was also informed by some of the discarded scenes and characters from the original film. In this documentary we’ll discuss that process of creating Anxiety, Embarrassment, Ennui, and Envy—from narrowing them down from a long list of possible emotions, to the design, animation, and voicing of these new, hilarious, and strangely recognizable characters.
  • Unlocking the Vault – In a kind of visual commentary, a group of central creatives watch and discuss the scene “The Vault.” As they stop and start—and refer to various IP versions of the scene—we’ll hear about the inspiration for Riley’s repressed memories like Bloofy and Lance Slashblade, the development of the scene in Story, and the technical challenges of creating 2D characters that exist in the CG world of Riley’s mind.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Cold Open – In this alternate opening, a now 13-year-old Riley awkwardly fumbles her way through an original song she wrote for a school audition.
    • Broken Joy – After momentarily being unable to drive the console, Joy worries that she might be starting to malfunction.
    • Pool Party – After Riley tries too hard to be fun at an older teen’s party – resulting in utter embarrassment – her “Anxiety” becomes “Self-Loathing” who then ousts our hero emotions from headquarters.
    • Puberty Park – After seeing their faces printed on “wanted posters,” Joy and the others rogue emotions race through a puberty-themed amusement park while being chased by mind worker cops.
    • Shame Spiral – At a lock-in with some cool, older girls, Riley and friends play a game of “Never Have I Ever” that goes a bit too far – wreaking havoc in Riley’s mind.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement regarding the home video releases.

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Kinds of Kindness arrives on Blu-ray in October

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The 2024 film “Kinds of Kindness” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 8th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney). The film, directed and co-written by Yorgos Lanthimos, stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alywn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer.

Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Blu-ray release will include a digital copy. UPDATE: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • It Takes All Kinds: The Vision of Kinds of Kindness – Join cast and crew for a behind-the-scenes look at this unique triptych story written by Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou. See how the sets, costumes, cinematography and music amplify the film’s themes, and discover — maybe — what RMF stands for.
  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Robert ignores the SatNav
    • Liz isn’t recognised

Further below after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement about the home video release(s).

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2024 action/adventure film “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 27th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). The movie, directed by Wes Ball, stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. The film will also receive a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) on that same date.

All of the 4K releases will include the theatrical version (on 4K) and the “Inside the Lens: Raw Cut” (on a separate Blu-ray). The Blu-ray version will also receive the theatrical version as well as the UNRATED “Raw Cut” of the film, on the same disc.

The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form 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 sound on a BD-50 disc. The Blu-ray disc containing the “Raw Cut” will also receive a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless sound on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release(s) of the film will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray counterpart included as well as a digital copy. The Blu-ray release will also include a digital copy.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray all available for preorder at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Documentary –– Inside the Forbidden Zone: Making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Join director Wes Ball, cast and crew as they expand the Planet of the Apes legacy for a new generation. Travel to the outdoor production in Australia, train at Ape School, and discover the practical and motion capture techniques in building a breathtaking Kingdom.
  • 14 Deleted/Extended Scenes with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball

Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi on 4K SteelBook in April

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The 2022 Disney+ original “Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 30th via Disney. The series, directed by Deborah Chow, starred Ewan McGregor, Moses Ingram, Vivien Lyra Blair, Hayden Christensen, Sung Kang, Rupert Friend, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jimmy Smits, with the voice of James Earl Jones.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on two BD-100 discs. The release will physically include 3 concept art cards (pictured above). There’s no digital copy or Blu-ray included with this release. UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Duels of Fate: Obi-Wan vs Vader – Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor, and Hayden Christensen examine the lightsaber battles of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
  • The Dark Times: Villains – Uncover the lore of the deadly Inquisitors, and Darth Vader’s iconic look.
  • Designing The Galaxy – Say hello to Leia’s loveable sidekick, Lola, then explore the new planets of the Star Wars galaxy.
  • Director’s Commentary – Join director Deborah Chow for an exclusive audio commentary on the action-packed finale.

Poor Things starring Emma Stone on Blu-ray in March

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The 2023 film “Poor Things” is officially coming to Blu-ray on March 12th via Searchlight Pictures (Disney). The film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael. It’s certainly worth noting that this film has been deemed “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.66:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray Disc available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Featurettes
    • Possessing Beauty – The Making of Poor Things. Join Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, cast and crew in the making of this fantastical film. Explore the costumes, makeup and prosthetics in detail. Take a tour with Willem Dafoe and see how Godwin and Bella’s home mirrors and accommodates them both.
  • Deleted Things
    • Brothel Doctor
    • Alfie’s Chapter
    • Bella’s Notebook

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and full details about the upcoming home video releases of this film.

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1989 James Cameron Film The Abyss on 4K in March

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The 1989 film “The Abyss” is finally officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 12th via 20th Studios Home Entertainment (Disney). The film was written & directed by James Cameron and starred Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff, John Bedford Lloyd, J.C. Quinn, Kimberly Scott, Captain Kidd Brewer Jr., Christopher Murphy, Adam Nelson, and Chris Elliott. NOTE: This film has not been available on home video since DVD, as it never even received a Blu-ray Disc release.

The tech specs 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-100 disc. The release itself will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart of the film (for both versions) included along with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at both Amazon and WalmartDisclaimer: Commissions Earned at those two retailers.

The bonus materials set to be included with the release are quite lengthy so they are listed further below, after the break.

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1986 James Cameron film Aliens lands on 4K in March

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After much anticipation, the 1986 film “Aliens” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 12th via 20th Studios Home Entertainment (Disney). The film, directed by James Cameron, starred Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, William Hope, Al Matthews, Jenette Goldstein, Mark Rolston, Ricco Ross, Colette Hiller, and Carrie Henn.  This release will include both the theatrical version and the 1990 Special Edition.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos, on a BD-100 disc. The release itself will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray counterpart of the film (for both versions) included along with a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at both Amazon and Walmart. Disclaimer: Commissions Earned at those two retailers.

The bonus materials set to be included with this release are extremely lengthy and are listed further below, after the break.

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Disney film Wish comes to 4K and Blu-ray in March

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The 2023 animated film “Wish” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 12th via Disney.  The movie, directed by Chris Buck & Fawn Veerasunthorn, features a voice cast that includes Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Kumiyama, Evan Peters, Harvey Guillén, Niko Vargas, Ramy Youssef, Jon Rudnitsky, and Della Saba.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio sound.  Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and a digital code (copy) of the film included with each.  You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart.

UPDATE:  It’s certainly worth noting that there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available as an exclusive at retailer Walmart (pictured below), which is now available for preorder.

Be on the lookout for updates on all of those preorders.  It’s starting to remain unclear if the 4K SteelBook will be the only 4K physical release of the film, to be honest with you all as an editor.  Stay tuned.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (Walmart Exclusive)

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

  • Sing Along With The Movie
    Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
  • Featurette: Once Upon A Studio
    Beloved characters from Disney Animation’s 100 years come together for an unforgettable reunion.
  • 100 Years In The Making– The Inside story on the making of Wish
    • What Makes Disney, Disney
      Learn what makes a Disney film and its characters so distinct, memorable and beloved. Discover how Asha and WISH are quintessentially Disney — from the extraordinary challenges Asha must overcome, to the magical, Kingdom of Rosa
    • The Wish Equation
      What is a wish? Join the filmmakers for a surprising conversation as they break down the “Wish Equation,” discuss the “rules of magic,” and describe the role music plays in Disney films. Then hear Julia Michaels’ own original demo of “This Wish.”
    • Looking Backward To Go Forward
      Walk the aisles of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library as the filmmakers “draw” inspiration from 100 years of animation. Learn about the “Pinocchio test,” and how Wish’s design blends new technology with classic techniques.
    • Where Dreams And Reality Collide
      Discover the times and places that were the inspiration for Rosas and helped build the world of this original fairy tale.
    • Asha Means Wish
      Learn all about Asha, from her inspired design to her boundless determination and generosity. Uncover the subtle symbolism in her jewelry, and dive into her dancing skills. See how she’s imperfectly perfect and what makes her a memorable Disney hero.
    • The Return Of The Disney Villain
      You’ll love to hate King Magnifico when you uncover his secrets. Find out what makes him the classic Disney villain — and why he doesn’t wear a crown.
    • Star Is Born
      Uncover early concept drawings to see how Star evolved into Asha’s lovable wish facilitator. Learn about Star’s sparkles, and why Star can communicate with Asha and the other characters.
    • Those Who Stand Beside Me
      Learn more about Asha’s closest allies, Dahlia and Valentino. Find out which of Snow White’s seven companions served as inspiration for Dahlia, and how Valentino breaks one of the rules of Disney animals.
    • When Wishes Come True
      Get to know the kids inside the filmmakers as the creators of WISH reflect on what Disney movies meant to them growing up, and what it’s like being part of the Disney legacy today.
  • Featurette: WISH D-Classified
    WISH is filled with references and nods to other Disney films from the studio’s 100-year legacy. From hidden Mickeys to more subtle tributes, you may have caught many of them, but check out this “D-Classified” piece for ones you may have missed.
  • Featurette: Outtakes
    Step inside the recording booth with the brilliant and talented actors of WISH for some creative fun as they bring their characters to life.
  • Featurette: Deleted Song “A Wish Worth Making”
    Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce this poignant song sung by Saba Sabino (voiced by Victor Garber) expressing what it’s like to be reunited with your one true wish.
  • Deleted Scenes – Check out some scenes that didn’t make the Final Cut.
    • Magnifico’s Secret
    • The Wishing Tree
    • To Rosas
    • Finding Flazino
    • Valentino Is A Star
  • Song Selection– Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics.
    • At All Costs
    • This Wish
    • I’m A Star
    • This Is The Thanks I Get?!
    • Knowing What I Know Now
    • This Wish (Reprise)

Further below, after the break, you can find the home video trailer and the official announcement regarding the home video releases of the film.

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2023 film Next Goal Wins comes to Blu-ray in February

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The 2023 sports film “Next Goal Wins” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 27th via 20th Century Studios (Disney).  Based on a true story, the film was co-written and directed by Taika Waititi and stars Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, and Will Arnett.  The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio.  The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can find the Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon and Walmart.  Bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • The Pitch of Life – Explore what it took to create Taika Watiti’s loving homage to American Somoa with this short-form documentary
  • Deleted Scene – Priest (Taika Waititi) blessing the team
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