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The 1981 Lawrence Kasdan film Body Heat comes to 4K

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Movie poster for 'Body Heat', featuring a vibrant design with warm colors, silhouettes of a man and woman, and a large yellow circle in the background.
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The 1981 erotic/psychological thriller “Body Heat“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on May 19th via The Criterion Collection.

Lawrence Kasdan wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, Mickey Rourke, J.A. Preston, Kim Zimmer, and Jane Hallaren.

The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, supervised by editor Carol Littleton and approved by director Lawrence Kasdan. 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 uncompressed [LPCM] 2.0 stereo and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Linear PCM 2.0 stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus material set to be included with the release(s) is listed below.

  • NEW interview with Lawrence Kasdan
  • NEW conversation between Littleton and film historian Bobbie O’Steen
  • Archival programs featuring Kasdan; Littleton; actors William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Ted Danson; cinematographer Richard H. Kline; and composer John Barry
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailer
  • PLUS: An essay by author Megan Abbott
  • New cover by Michael Boland

Moneyball celebrates its 15th anniversary on 4K in May

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The 2011 film “Moneyball“ will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray debut on May 12th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Bennett Miller directed the film from a screenplay co-written by Aaron Sorkin. The movie was nominated for a total of six Academy Awards (Oscars), including “Best Picture.” It starred Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. The supporting cast included Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, and Brent Jennings.

The movie has received a 4K presentation approved by the director, Bennet Miller. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with SDR (standard dynamic range) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

NOTE: No form of HDR (high dynamic range) will be included with this release. This was most likely the director’s choice.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Blooper with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill
  • Moneyball: Playing the Game
  • Billy Beane: Re-Inventing the Game
  • Drafting the Team
  • Adapting Moneyball
  • Theatrical Trailer

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

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple on 4K and Blu-ray

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Blu-ray cover for the horror film 'The Bone Temple', featuring a dark forest background with a menacing figure and the text '28 Years Later' and 'The Best Horror Film of 2026'.
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The 2026 sequel “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on April 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

The movie was directed by Nia DaCosta, written by Alex Garland, and produced by Danny Boyle. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Maura Bird, Ghazi Al Ruffai, Jack O’Connell, and Erin Kellyman.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. 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 5.1 surround sound.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below) and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the Blu-ray is available for preorder at Walmart, while the 4K SteelBook has already sold out there.

A DVD case for '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' featuring vivid artwork, including a skull and an illustrated scene with characters in a dark forest setting. The case is presented in a sleek design, labeled with '4K Ultra HD + Digital'.
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The physical media releases will each include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movie Anywhere. The bonus materials included with both the 4K and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Commentary with Director Nia DaCosta
  • Behind The Scenes: New Blood, The Doctor and the Devil, Beneath the Rage
  • Deleted Scene
  • Infected Takes: Bloopers

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the movie as well as the press release announcing the home video releases.

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The Choral starring Ralph Fiennes on Blu-ray in March

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The 2025 film “The Choral” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 17th via Sony Pictures Classics (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment).

Nicholas Hytner directed the movie. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Simon Russell Beale, and Thomas Howes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. The release will not include any extras. Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer.

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The Da Vinci Code gets a 4K SteelBook release in May

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The Da Vinci Code DVD set featuring two discs, with packaging that includes artistic images and a decorative design, showcasing a rose and stills from the film.
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The 2006 film “The Da Vinci Code“ will get a “20th Anniversary Edition“ 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on May 19th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Ron Howard directed the film, based on the novel [of the same title] written by Dan Brown. It starred Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno.

NOTE: This movie has been previously released [back in 2016] on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, this time around it’s going to come in its correct 2.39:1 aspect ratio as well as both the theatrical (148-minute) and extended (174-minute) versions of the film on individual 4K discs. Also, the previous 4K release was presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, incorrectly, as it was intended for a 2.39:1 aspect. That has been corrected.

The tech specs for the 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook included a 2160p video presentation in the [intended] 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

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

The release will arrive as a 3-disc set, including a Blu-ray with bonus materials, listed below. Also, the two different versions of the film will be housed on two separate 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, as shown below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical:

  • 148-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • Special Features:
    • Launching a Legacy Featurette
    • Teaser & Theatrical Trailers

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Extended:

  • 174-minute Extended version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • Special Feature:
    • Select Scenes Commentary with Director Ron Howard

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Extras:

  • 17 Production Featurettes

Below, after the break, you can find the press release announcement.

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The 1996 film The Phantom is coming to 4K in April

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DVD cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a masked character in a pink background, fist protruding and the text 'SLAM EVIL!'
Blu-ray cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a superhero in a purple costume, emphasizing the phrase 'SLAM EVIL!'
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The 1996 film “The Phantom” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray on April 14th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber).

Simon Wincer directed the movie, which starred Billy Zane. The movie’s supporting cast included Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and James Remar.

It has received a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative (approved by director Simon Wincer). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with DTS-HD Master Audio lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound options, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

You can’t find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or the Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon yet, but stay tuned for an update on that. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material set to be included with the release(s) is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Kismet in the Jungle: New Interview with Star Billy Zane (27:06)
  • NEW Slam Evil – Scoring The Phantom: New Interview with Composer David Newman (14:48)
  • Theatrical Trailer

Monty Python’s Life of Brian Criterion 4K in April

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Cover art for the Criterion Collection release of Monty Python's Life of Brian, featuring bold lettering against a starry background with a silhouette of a ship.
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The 1979 film “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray via The Criterion Collection on April 14th.

Terry Jones directed the film. It starred the Monty Python comedy troupe, which included Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

The movie has received a 4K digital restoration, supervised by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam. 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 2.0 and 5.1 surround sound mixes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray version include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, as well as DTS-HD MA 2.0 and 5.1 surround sound.

The 4K release, just like the Blu-ray release, will arrive as a 2-disc set with a [bonus] Blu-ray Disc accommodating only the special features. NOTE: It does NOT include an HD version of the film on said disc; just extras.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via the Criterion Website. The bonus materials included with the releases are listed below.

  • Two audio commentaries featuring Pythons Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin
  • The Story of Brian (2007), a making-of documentary
  • The Pythons (1979), a documentary about Monty Python filmed on location for Life of Brian
  • Behind-the-scenes Super 8 film shot by Palin
  • Five deleted scenes with commentary by the Pythons
  • Original British radio ads starring Mrs. Cleese, Mrs. Gilliam, Mrs. Idle, and Palin’s dentist
  • Original illustrated recording by the Pythons of an early version of their screenplay
  • Animated stills gallery
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri
  • Cover based on an original theatrical poster by Terry Gilliam

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

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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
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