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The 2002 film Minority Report on 4K in December

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The 2002 film adaptation of “Minority Report” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 9th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. Steven Spielberg produced and directed this adaptation of a Philip K. Dick short story. It starred Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Max Von Sydow, Samantha Morton, Steve Harris, and Neal McDonough. It’s worth noting that this movie remains “Certified Fresh” (by critics’ ratings) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K releases will each include a digital copy of the film. This release will be a 2-disc set with a Bonus Blu-ray Disc. The movie is only presented on the 4K disc and not in HD on the Blu-ray.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) along with the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release now available for preorder at Amazon.

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

  • The Future According to Steven Spielberg
  • Inside The World of Precime
  • Philip K. Dick, Steven Spielberg and Minority Report
  • Minority Report: Future Realized
  • Minority Report: Props of the Future
  • Highlights from Minority Report: From the Set
  • Minority Report: Commercials of the Future
  • Previs Sequences
  • From Story to Screen
  • Deconstructing Minority Report
  • The Stunts of Minority Report
  • ILM and Minority Report
  • Final Report
  • Production Concepts
  • Storyboard Sequences
  • Trailers

Lastly, I know that online communities such as Reddit love to decide what is “old news” when sharing my posts. Well, I’ve decided to start something that Community Notes on X actually inspired. I’ll now always include the first X post that announces the “news” itself and cite it below, after the break. It’s a waste of my time, to be honest, but it’s fun to put in, to show how silly statements like that truly are. I count 7 and a half hours between when I posted this one and when it made its way to the website. There was a lot of news this morning.

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How to Train Your Dragon 2025 on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 live-action film adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 12th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. It will also arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in the center above). Dean DeBlois directed the movie. It stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz, with Nick Frost and Gerard Butler.

It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audiences) at Rotten Tomatoes. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in two different aspect ratios, including 2.39:1 and 1. 90:1 shifting, with HDR10, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray will both include Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.39:1 and 1.90:1 aspect ratios, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, will be included with each version.

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

  • Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois
  • Gag Reel
  • Love and Legacy: Making HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – Go behind the scenes to see how the beloved characters and intricate fantasy world were brought to the live-action medium.
  • Building Berk – Walk onto the set of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and take in the scale, detail, and heart that went into building Berk.
  • Dreaming Up the Dragons – A glimpse at the technology, artistry, and imagination involved in bringing life-like dragons to the screen.
  • Fit for a Viking – Witness the elaborate transformations the cast made to embody the Vikings we see in the film.
  • Forbidden Friendship with Introductions by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois – Watch Mason Thames perform the full Forbidden Friendship sequence with a puppeteer in the early stages of creating one of the film’s most iconic scenes.
  • Test Drive with Introduction by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois – Hold on tight as we join Hiccup on his first flight with Toothless, and see the various elements that came together to construct the thrilling scene.
  • Exploring the Isle of Berk at Epic Universe – Explore HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – Isle of Berk and discover an island where Vikings and fire-breathing dragons exist together in harmony.
  • Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Dean DeBlois

Lastly, it’s certainly worth noting that there will be both a 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray “How to Train Your Dragon 2-Movie Collection“ also available (on August 12th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment). These collections are both now available for preorder at Amazon. It includes both the 2025 live-action and the 2010 CG animated movies.

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DreamWorks film Madagascar on 4K in July

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The 2005 DreamWorks Animation film “Madagascar” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 22nd, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie was co-directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. It featured voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Cedric The Entertainer.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It also features Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus material set to be included with the release is listed below.

  • Penguins In A Christmas Caper
  • Mad Mishaps
  • Meet The Wild Cast
  • Behind the Crates
  • The Tech of Madagascar
  • Penguin Chat
  • Enchanted Island
  • Filmmakers’ Commentary
  • And More!

2008 animated film Kung Fu Panda on 4K in March

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According to retailers, the 2008 DreamWorks CG animated film “Kung Fu Panda” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 12th distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The film, co-directed by John Stevenson & Mark Osborne, featured a voice cast that included Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, and James Hong.  It’s certainly worth noting that (over the years since its release) this film has maintained a “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc.  The release will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included and a digital code (copy) of the film.  That Blu-ray is likely where you’ll get all of the original 2008 extras ported over.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and online retailer Deep Discount.  The following bonus materials will be included with this release.

  • Secrets of the Scroll: Find out how Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Crane, and Mantis become the legendary Furious Five warriors in this short film.
  • Meet the Cast
  • Pushing the Boundaries
  • Learn the Panda Dance
  • Learn to Draw
  • Sound Design
  • “Kung Fu Fighting” Music Video by Cee-Lo
  • Do You Kung Fu?
  • Mr. Ping’s Noodle House
  • How to Use Chopsticks
  • Animals of Kung Fu Panda
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Directors John Stevenson and Mark Osborne

2001 film Shrek gets a 20th Anniversary 4K release in May

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The 2001 CG animated DreamWorks film “Shrek” will officially be getting a 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray release on May 11th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, which was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, featured a voice cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS:X sound on a BD-100 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and even a Blu-ray Disc of this 20th Anniversary Edition of the film now available for preorder over at Amazon.

UPDATE: There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook of the film available an exclusive over at retailer Best Buy. It can now be found available for preorder and is pictured below.

The bonus materials set to be included on the release will be on both the 4K disc and the Blu-ray Disc are listed below.

  • Shrek’s Interactive Journey: I
  • Spotlight on Donkey
  • Secrets of Shrek
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Shrek in The Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
  • Music Videos
  • Audio Commentary with Director Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson and Producer Aron Warner
  • TEN SHORT FILMS:
    • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Party
    • Far Far Away Idol
    • Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos
    • The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
    • Scared Shrekless
    • Thriller Night
    • The Pig Who Cried Werewolf
    • Shrek the Halls
    • Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-tacular
    • Shrek’s Yule Log
  • FIVE EPISODES FROM “THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS” TV SERIES:
    • Episode 1: Hidden
    • Episode 2: Sphinx
    • Episode 3: Brothers
    • Episode 4: Duchess
    • Episode 5: Adventure

Further below, after the break, you can find the official press release which was just issued by Universal with the full details about the 20th Anniversary Edition release of this film.

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2013 animated film The Croods on 4K in November

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The 2013 CG animated film “The Croods” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 17th, via Universal, according to early retail alerts. The film, directed by Kirk DeMicco & Chris Sanders, featured the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman, and Clark Duke. You can already find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and retailer Target. This release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. UPDATE: Tech specs for the release include a 2160p presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and DTS:X sound, with a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 core. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • The Croodaceous Creatures of The Croods
  • Belt‘s Cave Journal
  • Crood‘s Cuts (Lost Scenes)
  • Be An Artist!
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