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The 2006 James Gunn film Slither comes to 4K in June

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The 2006 film “Slither“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 23rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. It starred Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker. The movie has received a 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive approved by Writer/Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. 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 and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  
  • NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton  
  • NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad   
  • NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters  
  • NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler Bates  
  • “The Genesis Of Slither” – Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn  
  • “The Other MacReady” – Interview With Actor Gregg Henry  
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary With James Gunn  
  • Visual Effects Progressions  
  • Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion   
  • The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of Slither Featurette  
  • “Brewing The Blood” Featurette  
  • Bringing Slither’s Creatures To Life Featurette  
  • Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary  
  • Gag Reel  
  • “Who Is Bill Pardy?” Featurette  
  • Theatrical Trailer

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

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Superman 2025 on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2025 film “Superman” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. James Gunn directed and co-wrote the DC Studios film. It stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. The film also stars Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell. It’s certainly worth noting that the movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences over at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Both physical media format releases will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further above) available. It’s currently unavailable for preorder at Amazon, but a placeholder exists. Stay tuned for an update on that. However, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder now at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are also available at online retailer GRUV. Additionally, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at retailer Walmart. It’s currently sold out, but there is a preorder page for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook at GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with the physical media releases of the film are listed below.

  • Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Scuffle – (5:32)
  • Adventures in Making Superman Featurette (60:00)
  • Icons Forever: Superman’s Enduring Legacy – Featurette (6:05)
  • Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Master Villain – Featurette (5:18)
  • Kryptunes: The Music of Superman – Featurette (6:31)
  • Paws to Pixels: Krypto is Born – Featurette (5:54)
  • Breaking News: The Daily Planet Returns – Featurette (5:23)
  • The Ultimate Villain – Featurette (5:30)
  • The Justice Gang – Featurette (10:37)
  • A New Era: DC Takes Off – Featurette (4:53)

Also, the included digital version will include the following exclusive extras.

  • Director’s Commentary with James Gunn
  • Gag Reel
  • Deleted Scenes

2004 Dawn of the Dead remake on 4K in January

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The 2004 remake of “Dawn of the Dead” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 31st, 2023 via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory).   The film, directed by Zack Snyder, with a screenplay adaptation written by James Gunn based on the 1968 George A. Romero film, starred Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, Mekhi Phifer, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Kelly, Kevin Zegers, Michael Barry, Lindy Booth, and Matt Frewer.

The film will be presented in the UNRATED cut on the 4K and both versions on the two additional Blu-rays included in this “combo pack” release.  The UNRATED Cut has received a “NEW 2022 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative” according to Shout! Factory.  Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed but you can for sure expect a 2160p 4K video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range and lossless audio in presumably 5.1 surround.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray of the film available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy as well as directly via Shout! Factory‘s store.

Bonus materials and contents of this set, spanning across 3-discs, are detailed below.

DISC ONE (4K UHD – UNRATED CUT)

  • NEW 2022 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Of The Unrated Cut
  • Audio Commentary With Director Zack Snyder And Producer Eric Newman

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY – UNRATED CUT)

  • NEW 2022 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Of The Unrated Cut
  • Audio Commentary With Director Zack Snyder And Producer Eric Newman
  • Introduction To The Unrated Cut With Director Zack Snyder
  • Splitting Headaches: Anatomy Of Exploding Heads
  • Attack Of The Living Dead
  • Raising The Dead
  • Andy’s Lost Tape
  • Special Report: Zombie Invasion
  • Undead And Loving It: A Mockumentary
  • Drawing The Dead Featurette
  • Storyboard Comparisons
  • Hidden Easter Egg

DISC THREE (BLU-RAY – THEATRICAL CUT)

  • 2K Scan Of The Interpositive
  • Take A Chance On Me – An Interview With Actor Ty Burrell
  • Gunn For Hire – An Interview With Writer James Gunn
  • Punk, Rock, & Zombie – An Interview With Actor Jake Weber
  • Killing Time At The Mall: The Special Effects Of Dawn Of The Dead – An Interview With Special Makeup Effects Artists David Anderson And Heather Langenkamp Anderson
  • Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary By Director Zack Snyder And Producer Eric Newman
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Still Gallery

Peacemaker First Season on Blu-ray in November

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The HBO and DC original series “Peacemaker: The Complete First Season” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 22nd via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.  The show, which was created by James Gunn, in its first season stars John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Chukwudi Iwuji, Annie Chang, Lochlyn Munro, and Robert Patrick.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation and lossless 5.1 surround sound, presumably in DTS-HD Master Audio although yet to be confirmed, spanning across a 2-disc set [both using BD-50 discs].  You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy as well as online retailer Deep Discount.  Stay tuned for other retailer preorder links in further updates.  The bonus materials set to be included with the Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • Making the World Safe for Violence: Peacemaker’s Team (Exclusive for Blu-ray and DVD)
  • Bad Daddy Issues: Peacemakers Search for Inner Peace (Exclusive for Blu-ray and DVD)
  • Gag Reel (Exclusive for Blu-ray and DVD)
  • Peacemaker: Under the Helmet
  • Project Butterfly Team Member
    • Peacemaker
    • Adebayo
    • Harcourt
    • John Economos
    • Vigilante
    • Murn
    • Eagly
  • On Set with Steve Agee
  • Dramatic Comic Book Readings with Chukwudi Iwuji
  • Unlocking the Quantum Unfolding Storage Area
  • Peacemaker and Vigilante: BFFs
  • So, What Do You Really Think of Peacemaker?
  • Danielle Brooks Explains the DC Universe
  • Keep the Tweets
  • Dance for Peace
  • How to Properly Give a F*ck

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the upcoming home entertainment releases of this first season of the show.

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The Suicide Squad on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2021 film “The Suicide Squad” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on October 26th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Peter Capaldi, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, Nathan Fillion, Flula Borg, Jai Courtney, Steve Agee, Sean Gunn, and features the voice of Sylvester Stallone.

UPDATED: The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.90:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the same 1.90:1 aspect ratio and with the same Dolby Atmos sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

Retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive release of the 4K UHD Blu-ray in SteelBook form (pictured below) that is also available for preorder.

The releases are both going to each come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that the 4K will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and the Blu-ray will come with its DVD counterpart. Both will also include a digital code (copy) of the film that is confirmed to be compatible with Movies Anywhere. The bonus materials set to be included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Gag Reel
  • Gotta Love the Squad
  • The Way of The Gunn
  • It’s a Suicide Mission Scene Breakdown
  • My Guns Bigger Than Yours Scene Breakdown
  • Harley’s Great Escape Scene Breakdown
  • The Fall of Jotunheim Scene Breakdown
  • Starro: It’s a Freakin Kaiju!
  • Bringing King Shark To Life
  • War Movie Retro Trailer
  • Horror Movie Retro Trailer
  • Buddy-Cop Retro Trailer
  • Directors Commentary by Director/Writer James Gunn
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding both the digital and physical releases of this film.

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Guardians of the Galaxy comes to 4K in October

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The 2014 Marvel Studios film “Guardians of the Galaxy“ appears to be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 1st via Marvel (Disney), according to multiple retailer listings. The film, part of the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” and directed by James Gunn, starred Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, Benicio Del Toro, and Sean Gunn. It also featured the voice talents of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray and a digital code (copy) of the film included. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for pre-order over at Amazon and at Best Buy. Speaking of retailer Best Buy, they will be getting a 4K Exclusive Steelbook release of the film (pictured below) which is available for pre-order as well.

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The bonus materials set to be included on the release will be identical to those found on the previous Blu-ray, as they actually use that disc for the extras. No new extras will be included on this 4K release.

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