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The 2024 film Heretic on 4K and Blu-ray in January

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The 2024 film Heretic will be released on Blu-ray Disc on January 21st via A24Scott Beck and Bryan Woods co-directed and co-wrote it. The movie stars Hugh GrantSophie ThatcherChloe Eastand Topher Grace. It’s certainly worth noting that, based on critic reviews, this film is “Certified Freshat Rotten Tomatoes.

The Blu-ray’s tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. You can find the standard Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials include the following.

  • An audio commentary with writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
  • A Making-Of Featurette
  • On Set Photography by Kimberly French

It’s also worth mentioning that the A24 store will get an exclusive Special Edition Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray. The tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases are now available for preorder at the A24 store, with a release date sometime this month. Each will include the same bonus materials as the Blu-ray (listed above), different artwork, and six collectible postcards featuring on set photography by Kimberly French.

Wonka comes to 4K and Blu-ray Disc in late February

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The 2023 film “Wonka” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on February 27th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Paul King, stars Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, and Hugh Grant.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 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 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound.  Both releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  It’s worth noting that retailer Walmart will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) which you can find available for preorder.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (Walmart Exclusive)

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

  • Unwrapping Wonka: Paul King’s Vision
    • Revered director Paul King takes you on a deep dive into his experience adapting the beloved story of Wonka.
  • The Whimsical Music of Wonka​
    • Composer Joby Talbot and songwriter Neil Hannon take you into the studio to illuminate the craft behind the wondrous songs of the film.
  • Welcome to Wonka Land ​
    • Production designer Nathan Crowley and the rest of the “Wonka” crew discuss creating the magical sets that transport audiences to the worlds of the film.
  • Hats Off to Wonka
    • Costume designer Lindy Hemming breaks down the inspiration and intention behind each of the character’s wonderful costumes.
  • Wonka’s Chocolatier ​
    • Chocolatier Gabriella Cugno provides an in-depth look at the creation of the beautiful chocolates seen in “Wonka.”

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and the full details regarding the upcoming home video releases.

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HBO limited series The Undoing comes to Blu-ray in March

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The 2020 HBO limited series “The Undoing” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 23rd, 2021, via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The limited series, created by David E. Kelley and directed by Susanne Bier, starred Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Edgar Ramirez, Noah Jupe, Lily Rabe, Noma Dumezweni, Sofie Gråbøl, Matilda De Angelis, Ismael Cruz Córdova, and Donald Sutherland. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, spanning across two BD-50 discs for the 6 episodes. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the limited series. You can now find the Blu-ray listed to preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant Introduce The Undoing
  • Creating The Undoing
  • The Undoing Revelations

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this limited series coming to home video.

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“The Gentlemen” arrives on 4K and Blu-ray April

the_gentlemen_4k– Commissions Earned –

The 2020 Guy Ritchie [directed] film “The Gentlemen” appears to be coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on April 21st, via Universal, according to retailers. The film stars Matthew McConaugheyCharlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include 2160p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting the Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting a DVD, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray listed for preorder over at Amazon – one place where the release date is listed. Retailer Best Buy has a placeholder listing up for the Blu-ray so far, with the release date, but stay tuned for it to be updated to preorder listings over there. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Best Gentlemanly Quips
  • Glossary of Cannabis
  • Behind the Scenes of The Gentlemen
  • Photo Gallery