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The 1987 film Innerspace limited edition 4K in April

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Movie poster for 'InnerSpace', featuring a sci-fi theme with a character in a spacesuit, surrounded by other characters and whimsical elements. Directed by Joe Dante and presented by Steven Spielberg.
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The 1987 sci-fi/comedy “Innerspace” will get both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition releases on April 28th via Arrow Video. Each release will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

Joe Dante directed the movie, which Steven Spielberg produced. It starred Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, and Meg Ryan. The supporting cast included Kevin McCarthy, Fiona Lewis, Vernon Wells, Robert Picardo, Wendy Schaal, Harold Sylvester, and Henry Gibson.

It has received a new restoration from the original 35mm negative (by Arrow Films), approved by director Joe Dante. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless 2.0 stereo, and a 4.0 from the 70mm 6-track mix. Tech specs for the Blu-ray version include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio along with Dolby Atmos, as well as both lossless 2.0 and 4.0 sound mixes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find them available for preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website or the MVD Shop.

Collection of 'InnerSpace' Blu-ray, including a 4K Ultra HD disc, artwork, and notes.

Each limited edition set will include these physical extras (pictured above).

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing by film critics Charlie Brigden, Michael Doyle, Josh Nelson, Jessica Scott and Andrea Subissati, a short guide to Joe Dante’s stock company by Scott Saslow, plus the original exhibitors pamphlet

Traditional bonus materials included with the release(s) are listed below.

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critic Drew McWeeny
  • Archive audio commentary with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren and actors Kevin McCarthy and Robert Picardo
  • Shrinkage: The Making of Innerspace, a brand new hour-long documentary featuring newly filmed interviews with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren, visual effects artists Harley Jessup and Bill George and ac
  • Behind the Scenes with Joe Dante, previously unseen video footage shot during the production of Innerspace
  • Behind the Scenes at ILM, previously unseen footage shot by visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren during production
  • Original storyboards
  • Continuity and Behind the Scenes Polaroids
  • Production stills gallery
  • Posters and Promo stills gallery
  • Theatrical trailer

Throw Momma From the Train is coming to 4K in April

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DVD cover for 'Throw Momma From the Train' featuring Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal, with a tagline about a friendship and a small favor.
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The 1987 dark comedy “Throw Momma From the Train” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on April 28th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber).

Danny DeVito directed and starred in the movie. It co-starred Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner, Kim Greist, and Anne Ramsey. On a related note, Anne Ramsey received an Academy Award nomination for “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” in the film, back in 1988.

This comes from a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 audio on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the special edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 sound, on a BD-50 disc.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly from Kino Lorber’s website.

The bonus materials and tech specs have now been announced (unveiled) on Kino Lorber’s listing. Below you can find a list of the contents for the 2-disc “combo pack” 4K UHD Blu-ray release, as well as the Special Edition Blu-ray.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
  • Wide Angle Dark Humor: NEW Interview with Cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld
  • Crafting a Dark Comedy: Featurette | Why Do You Hate Your Mother?: Featurette
  • The Night Was…: Featurette
  • 4 Deleted Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

Richard Pryor… Here and Now comes to 4K in February

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Cover of the 4K Ultra HD video featuring Richard Pryor performing stand-up comedy, with the title 'Richard Pryor: Here and Now' and 'Bourbon Street' visible.
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The 1983 stand-up comedy TV special “Richard Pryor… Here and Now“ is set to be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 24th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

It’s most certainly worth noting that Richard Pryor actually directed the special himself, which he co-wrote with the late great Paul Mooney.

The tech specs on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound, on a BD-66 disc. It seems no digital code (copy) or bonus materials will be included on this release.

Back cover of the 4K UHD Blu-ray for 'Richard Pryor... Here and Now' featuring images of comedian Richard Pryor performing on stage, with a colorful design highlighting his stand-up act and details about the film's features.

The upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray release is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, MovieZyng, and Walmart.

Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Volume 2 on Blu-ray

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Blu-ray cover of Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 2 featuring iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety Bird in a cartoon style.
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The “Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Volume 2“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 24th via Warner Archive Collection. This set features over 50 classic hand-drawn animated cartoons, with each making its high-def debut on Blu-ray.

Tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound, spanning across a 2-disc set. The bonus materials for the set include audio commentaries by animation experts. You can find the Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon.

The specific list of shorts included with this release is listed below, after the break.

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All the President’s Men is coming to 4K in February

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Cover art for the movie 'All The President's Men' featuring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, along with the 4K Ultra HD logo.
Cover of the 4K Ultra HD Steelbook edition of 'All the President's Men', featuring images of Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman with the U.S. Capitol in the background.
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The 1976 film “All the President’s Men” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 17th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Alan J. Pakula directed the film, based on the book written by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. It starred Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. It co-starred Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, and Ned Beatty.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The 4K releases will each include a digital code (copy) of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available for preorder at GRUV.

4K UHD Blu-ray steelbook packaging for the film 'All the President's Men', featuring images of the main characters and the DVD disc.

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

  • All the President’s Men: The Film and Its Influence
  • Woodward and Bernstein: A Journalism Masterclass
  • Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire
  • Telling the Truth About Lies
  • Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat
  • Jason Robards on Dinah!

The 1973 film Westworld comes to 4K in February

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Cover art for the movie 'Westworld', featuring a cowboy figure with a futuristic background that includes circuit patterns and a large sun.
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The 1973 film “Westworld” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition on February 24th via Arrow Video. Michael Crichton wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred James Brolin, Dick Van Patten, Linda Gaye Scott, Victoria Shaw, and Yul Brynner.

The movie has received a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10) form of high dynamic range. In terms of audio, both the 4K and Blu-ray versions will include a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix, as well as lossless 4-channel Stereo [in 2.0], Stereo 2.0, and 1.0 Mono mixes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with the same audio options.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly from Arrow Video’s website or the U.S. distributor MVD Shop. The bonus materials included with the Limited Edition releases are listed below.

  • Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker and film historian Daniel Kremer
  • Cowboy Dreams, a newly filmed conversation between actor Richard Benjamin and producer/screenwriter Larry Karaszewski
  • At Home on the Range, a brand new video interview with actor James Brolin
  • HollyWorld: Producing Westworld, a brand new video interview with producer Paul N. Lazarus III
  • Sex, Death and Androids, a brand new appreciation of the film by author and film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • On Location with Westworld, an archival behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film from 1973
  • Beyond Westworld, the 48-minute pilot episode of the 1980 follow-up television series
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

Physical Extras:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Arik Roper
  • Collectors’ perfect bound booklet featuring new writing on the film by David Michael Brown, Priscilla Page, Paul Anthony Nelson, and Abbey Bender
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Arik Roper
  • Six postcard-sized artcards

You can find a glimpse at those physical extras below.

Promotional image of the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition of the film 'Westworld', featuring the movie cover art, a disc, a booklet, and postcard-sized artcards.
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition

The 1988 film The Big Heat comes to 4K in February

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Cover art for 'The Big Heat' in 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, featuring four men dressed in black suits with a city backdrop.
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The 1988 film “The Big Heat” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 10th via Hong Kong Cinema Classics / Shout! Studios. The movie was co-directed by Yeung-Wah Kam, Johnnie To, and Hark Tsui [uncredited]. It starred Waise Lee, Matthew Wong, Kwok Tsui, and Lo King Wah. It co-starred Chu Kong, Stuart Ong, Mak Tsu Han, Peter Lai, and Joey Wong. This will be spine number 27 in the HKCC (Hong Kong Cinema Classics) line.

This comes from a new 4K scan of the original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), accompanied by lossless Cantonese and English (dubbed) DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials for the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for This Release
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Author and Critic David West

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for This Release
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Author and Critic David West
  • NEW Big Shot!: Interview with Actor Waise Lee Speaks
  • NEW The Heat Is On: Interview with Academic Gilbert Po
  • NEW Hot In Hong Kong: Interview with Critic James Mudge
  • Theatrical Trailer

The John Woo film Once A Thief on 4K in January

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The 1991 film “Once A Thief“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 27th, 2026, via Hong Kong Cinema Classics / Shout! Studios. John Woo directed and co-wrote the film. It starred Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kong Chu, and Kenneth Tsang.

This movie received a 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), accompanied by Cantonese and English (dubbed) lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. It will also feature newly translated English subtitles.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and GRUV. For those of you who do not already know, GRUV is the new home for Shout! Factory [Shout! Studios] physical media release.

The 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, featuring bonus materials listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with James Mudge (Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks)
  • Handling a Heist: Interview with Director John Woo
  • Thoughts About Thievery: Interview with Screenwriter Clifton Ko
  • Stealing Some Shots: Interview with Cinematographer Poon Hang-Sang
  • Interview with Producer Terence Chang
  • Interview with Editor David Wu
  • TBC Interview with One of Leslie Cheung’s Producers
  • Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Once A Thief with Author Grady Hendrix
  • Once a Star, Always an Icon: Film Critic Frank Djeng on Actor Leslie Cheung
  • Archival Interview with Actor Kenneth Tsang
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1992 film Under Siege comes to 4K in January

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The 1992 film “Under Siege” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on January 6th via Arrow Video. Andrew Davis directed the movie that starred Steven Seagal. It co-starred Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey, Erika Eleniak, Patrick O’Neal, and Colm Meaney.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, approved by director Andrew Davis. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless 2.0 stereo sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and lossless 2.0 stereo sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition available to preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The bonus materials included with the limited edition releases are listed below.

  • NEW audio commentary with director Andrew Davis and writer J.F. Lawton
  • I’m on a Boat (With a Bomb), a newly filmed interview with director Andrew Davis
  • One of the Guys, a newly filmed interview with actor Erika Eleniak
  • A Tight Ship, a newly filmed interview with actor Damian Chapa
  • The Introvision Files, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor William Mesa
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Vern and a serial fiction by Martyn Pedler
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