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Wicked: For Good comes to 4K and Blu-ray in January

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Cover of the movie 'Wicked For Good' featuring two characters: one in a light-colored gown and another in a dark witch's outfit, set against a fantastical landscape.
Blu-ray cover of 'Wicked: For Good', featuring two characters, one in a pink dress and another in a black dress with green skin, set against a colorful fantasy landscape.
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The 2025 sequel “Wicked: For Good” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on January 20th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jon M. Chu directed the movie. It starred Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, and Bowen Yang. It also co-starred Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will each come as a 2-disc set “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray over at GRUV as well.

There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below), which will be an exclusive at retailer Walmart. It’s now available for preorder.

SteelBook edition of 'Wicked For Good' 4K UHD Blu-ray featuring vibrant artwork and a disc showcasing the film.
Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

A “2-Film Collection” will also be released on each 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray (pictured below) on January 20th. You can find those available for preorder at Amazon. These 2-film collections are also available, individually, on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray, for preorder at GRUV.

Cover of the 4K UHD Blu-ray 2-Film Collection for 'Wicked' and 'Wicked For Good,' featuring Elphaba and Glinda against a colorful backdrop.
Blu-ray cover for the 'Wicked 2-Film Collection,' featuring images from 'Wicked' and 'Wicked For Good,' showcasing the main characters Elphaba and Glinda.
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Finally, there will be a Limited Edition “Wicked: For Good” 4K UHD Blu-ray Gift Set coming out a few weeks later on February 3rd. This lavish box set (pictured below) is now available for preorder at Amazon.

Limited Edition 'Wicked For Good' 4K UHD Blu-ray Gift Set featuring a decorative pink box with an image of a witch and various collectible items including discs and a figurine.
“Wicked: For Good” 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition Gift Set

The bonus materials set to be included with “Wicked Ford Good” on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.

  •  SING-ALONG – ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION – Rejoicify! The time has come to raise your voice and unleash the magic of Oz. Sing with all your heart as Elphaba and Glinda’s destiny unfolds in the spellbinding Sing-Along Edition of WICKED: FOR GOOD.
  • DELETED SCENES
    • Brick Making – A musical montage shows Munchkins busily shaping and painting brilliant golden bricks, bringing the Yellow Brick Road to life.
    • Glinda Train Tour – As Glinda leaves Emerald City, the citizens erupt into musical fanfare, sending her off with radiant cheers and lavish celebration – Featuring Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang
    • Even You, Fiyero* – Elphaba retreats to her lair, wrestling with the sting of Fiyero’s betrayal and the weight of her heartbreak – Featuring Cynthia Erivo
    • Return to the Governor’s Mansion* – Lost and abandoned, Elphaba returns to the one place she swore she’d left behind – her childhood home – Featuring Cynthia Erivo
    • Friendship Montage – A lively montage unfolds as Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Boq, and Nessarose spend a carefree afternoon together—playing games, laughing, and relaxing over a cheerful picnic – Featuring Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Jonathan Bailey, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
    • The Wizard is Sentimental – Glinda steps into her ethereal bubble to float above Emerald City, contrasted with the Wizard’s nostalgic hot air balloon ascension as he reprises “A Sentimental Man” – Featuring Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum
  • MAKING WICKED: FOR GOOD – Step behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the magic of Oz. Through never-before-seen footage and candid interviews, discover how the cast and crew brought this epic story to life—from the artistry of building Oz brick-by-brick to the challenge of filming two sweeping productions at once. A talent-led journey you won’t want to miss.
  • THE TRUE WIZARD – An exploration of why Jon M. Chu was the ideal director to bring WICKED: FOR GOOD from stage to screen. See how his inventiveness as a filmmaker and passion for WICKED are key ingredients for the humanity and joy we feel in every shot.
  • MORE THAN JUST A PLACE – A closer look at Elphaba’s new song in WICKED: FOR GOOD.
    Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz, and others reflect on its emotional resonance, Elphaba’s vulnerability, and the expressive movement artists portraying the animal characters she sings to.
  • THE GIRL IN THE BUBBLE – A closer look at Glinda’s brand new song for the WICKED: FOR GOOD film. Ariana Grande, Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz, and more discuss how the song comes at such a pivotal moment for Glinda why filming the sequence was such a feat of technical mastery.
  • KIAMO KO – Return to Kiamo Ko, where the film’s climax unfolds. Cast and filmmakers reflect on Elphaba’s embrace of her identity as the Wicked Witch, the poignant reunion with Glinda, and the bittersweet consequences that follow in this emotionally charged sequence.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON M. CHU

Further below, after the break, you can find a promotional home video release trailer for the movie.

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The 1985 Western Silverado comes to 4K in October

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The 1985 Western genre film “Silverado“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the first time on October 7th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Lawrence Kasdan directed and co-wrote the film with his brother Mark Kasdan. The movie starred Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Rosanna Arquette, John Cleese, Kevin Costner, Brian Dennehy, Danny Glover, Jeff Goldblum, and Linda Hunt.

The motion picture has been restored from the original camera negative (OCN). The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. The audio on the 4K will be presented in Dolby Atmos, as well as with optional lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy, presumably compatible with Movies Anywhere, will be included with this release.

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

  • Theatrical Trailer [only on 4K]
  • Along the Silverado Trail: A Western Historian’s Commentary
  • A Return to Silverado with Kevin Costner Featurette
  • The Making of Silverado Featurette

Below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcing this upcoming release.

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The 2024 film Wicked on 4K and Blu-ray in February

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The 2024 film “Wicked” will be released on February 4th on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jon M. Chu directed the movie. It was based on a stage play (with music and lyrics) by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire, and characters created by L. Frank Baum. The film’s cast includes Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. It’s most certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on the audience) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-100 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 2.39:1 aspect ratio 1080p HD video presentation with Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will each include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. It’s also worth noting that there will be several special 4K releases. These include a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and a 4K UHD Blu-ray Giftset (pictured further below). Both are available for preorder with the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook being an exclusive to retailer Walmart and the 4K UHD Blu-ray Giftset available at Amazon (and elsewhere).

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
4K UHD Blu-ray Giftset

The following bonus materials will be available with both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases.

  • SING ALONG – ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION – Rejoicify, it’s your turn to sing your way through Oz! Sing-along to all of your favorite Wicked songs as you join Elphaba and Glinda on their magical journey.
  • DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
    • Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda
      • Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
    • Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero
      • Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
    • Toss Toss
      • Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
    • Elphaba & Fiyero in the Forest
      • The relationship between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a turn as they come to care for a lost lion cub.
    • Elphaba’s Promise
      • Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
    • Train Platform Farewell
      • Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
    • Boq & Elphaba Talk
      • Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
    • Train Ride to Emerald City
      • Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
    • In the Emerald City
      • The bustling streets of Emerald City take Glinda and Elphaba one step closer to finally meeting the Wizard.
    • Palace Monkeys Chase
      • Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.
  • MAKING WICKED – Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the movie’s unforgettable world.
  • WELCOME TO SHIZ – Unlimited imagination, couture fashion, and spectacular production design come together at Shiz University, providing a place for performers and viewers to be fully immersed in the fantasy. Designed from details in L. Frank Baum’s books, the uniforms, clever contraptions, and circular sets create a sprawling campus where magic feels like an everyday occurrence.
  • A WICKED LEGACY –Take delight in the cast and filmmakers sharing personal memories of their first encounters with the original Broadway production, and how those lasting connections created emotional experiences while making the movie. Also highlighted are the iconic cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that became one of the most popular musicals of all time.
  • THE WONDERFUL WIZARD – Follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City for an in-depth look at the infamous Wizard of Oz. Inside the palace’s throne room, the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls back the curtain to peer at his character’s magic and mechanics with senior special effects technician Christopher Clarke, who details how the Wizard’s massive robotic head comes to life.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON M. CHU
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH STARS CYNTHIA ERIVO AND ARIANA GRANDE

Jurassic World Dominion on 4K and Blu-ray August

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The 2022 sequel “Jurassic World: Dominion” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 16th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Colin Trevorrow, stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, BD Wong, and Isabella Sermon.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 & Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS:X immersive sound, on a BD-100 disc.  The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with DTS:X sound, on a BD-50 disc.  Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can find both the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder over at Amazon.  It’s also worth noting that there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below) coming to all retailers which is also available for preorder.

Each release will include both the theatrical cut (147 minutes) and an extended version (160 minutes) of the film.  The bonus materials set to be included with the releases of this film are listed below.

  • EXTENDED VERSION – An extended cut of the film with 14 minutes of additional footage featuring more dinosaurs, action, iconic character moments and an alternate opening
  • BATTLE AT BIG ROCK** – Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the short film takes place one year after the events of JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM in Big Rock National Park.
  • A NEW BREED OF VFX – VFX supervisor David Vickery and the magicians at ILM discuss the incredible visual effects work featured in JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION.
  • DINOSAURS AMONG US: INSIDE JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION
    • TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME – Cast and filmmakers discuss the evolution of the franchise and the special union of characters from JURASSIC PARK and JURASSIC WORLD.
    • UNDERGROUND DINO MARKET – Join filmmakers for a tour of the amazing dino market set and discover how they brought it to life.
    • MAYHEM IN MALTA – A behind-the-scenes look at the Atrociraptor rooftop chase and Owen’s harrowing motorcycle ride through the narrow streets and alleyways of Malta.
    • SCARY REAL
      • SPIT TAKE: THE RETURN OF THE DILOPHOSAURUS – Live-action dinosaurs supervisor John Nolan and his team reveal how they created the impressive Dilophosaurus animatronic.
      • INSIDE THE DIMETRODON – Learn how the filmmaking team operated the terrifying Dimetrodon animatronic and hear from Laura Dern and Sam Neill on what it was like working with it.
      • CREATING A PLAGUE – Laura Dern and Bryce Dallas Howard discuss the enormous locusts featured in JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION and the creature effects team reveals how they were created and deployed.
      • PASSING THE BATA..N- Discover the craftsmanship behind the realistic-looking Beta animatronic and hear from Chris Pratt and Isabella Sermon on why they enjoyed working with it.
      • GIGA-BITE – Go behind the scenes with the cast of JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION as they are introduced to the biggest star of the film, the Giganotosaurus, for the very first time.
    • FINAL NIGHT – Witness the emotional final night of filming with the cast and crew of JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION.

It is also most certainly worth noting that there will be a “Jurassic World: Ultimate Collection“ 6-movie set available on 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured below) as well as on Blu-ray, which are both now available for preorder over at Amazon.  This set includes the six films: “Jurassic Park” (1993), “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997), “Jurassic Park III” (2001), “Jurassic World” (2015), “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018), and “Jurassic World: Dominion” (2022).

Further below, after the break, you can find the home video promo trailer and full announcement regarding the home video releases of “Jurassic World: Dominion” coming soon.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) on 4K

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The 1978 version of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 23rd via KL Studio Classics, according to a recent Facebook announcement. The film, based on the novel “The Body Snatchers” (written by Jack Finney) and directed by Philip Kaufman, starred Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright, Art Hindle, and Leonard Nimoy. The movie has been newly restored from a new 4K scan of the original camera negative, which was then approved & color graded by the film’s director (Philip Kaufman).

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as lossless 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 Stereo audio mixes (presumably in DTS-HD Master Audio format), on a BD-100 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, featuring the same 4K restoration and audio options (on a BD-50 disc for that).

UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

The bonus materials set to be included on this release are listed below specific to each disc.

4K UHD Blu-ray extras:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Philip Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman

Blu-ray Disc extras:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Philip Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman
  • Star-Crossed in the Invasion: Interview with Actress Brooke Adams (9:06)
  • Re-Creating the Invasion: Interview with Screenwriter W.D. Richter (15:43)
  • Scoring the Invasion: Interview with Composer Denny Zeitlin (15:34)
  • Leading the Invasion: Interview with actor Art Hindle (25:04)
  • Writing the Pod: Interview with Jack Finney Expert Jack Seabrook (11:14)
  • Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod – Featurette (16:14)
  • Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod – Featurette (4:38)
  • The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod – Featurette (12:47)
  • The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod – Featurette (5:24)
  • TV Spots
  • Radio Spots
  • Theatrical Trailer

1992 Bill Duke film Deep Cover gets Criterion Blu-ray in July

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The 1992 film “Deep Cover” directed by Bill Duke is officially getting a Blu-ray Disc release on July 13th from The Criterion Collection. The film starred Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Lira Angel, Victoria Dillard, Gregory Sierra, James T. Morris, Julio Oscar Mechoso, and Clifton Powell.

The film has received a new director-approved digital 4K restoration. Tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround sound. You can now find The Criterion Collection Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and directly via Criterion. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • New interview with director Bill Duke
  • New conversation between film scholars Racquel J. Gates and Michael B. Gillespie about Deep Cover’s place within both the Black film boom of the early 1990s and the noir genre
  • New conversation between scholar Claudrena N. Harold and professor, DJ, and podcaster Oliver Wang about the film’s title track and its importance to the history of hip-hop
  • Panel discussion from 2018 featuring Duke and Fishburne and moderated by film critic Elvis Mitchell
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by Gillespie
  • New cover illustration by Ngabo “El’Cesart” Desire

Man of the Year with Robin Williams on Blu-ray November

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The 2006 film “Man of the Year“ starring the late Robin Williams will be making its Blu-ray Disc debut on November 3rd — appropriately enough — via Sony. The film, which was written & directed by Barry Levinson, co-starred Laura Linney, Lewis Black, Christopher Walken, and Jeff Goldblum. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed, nor is it known if this will contain bonus materials, but stay tuned for a possible update on that soon. Considering it is a Presidential election year, it’s not surprising that this film is finally making its debut to the Blu-ray format, however, it is a bit unexpectedly coming with it would seem very little to no promotion. You can now find the Blu-ray Disc available for preorder over at Amazon.

Lastly, my inner film nerd is going to take over for a moment here. I have to say it’s a bit weird that Sony is now distributing this film, looking back on it? In fact, as you’ll notice on IMDb this film was released theatrically and on home video in the United States originally by Universal. So, I guess they [Universal] have let the rights to the film go to Sony? Interesting. Regardless, I have to say it’s very nice to see that someone is finally bringing this underrated Robin Williams film out on the format.

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