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Song Sung Blue is coming to Blu-ray in February

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Blu-ray cover of 'Song Sung Blue' featuring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, showcasing the movie title and collector's edition details.
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The 2025 film “Song Sung Blue” will be released on Blu-ray Disc on February 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The movie was written, produced, and directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Its supporting cast includes Michael Imperioli, Jim Belushi, Fisher Stevens, Ella Anderson, and Mustafa Shakir. It’s certainly worth noting that this motion picture is rated both “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in [primarily] a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere. UPDATED: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at GRUV and Walmart. It’s not yet listed on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update.

The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • EXTENDED PERFORMANCES:
    • Crunchy Granola Suite
    • Sweet Caroline
  • ONE PLUS ONE EQUALS THREE – There is no Lightning without Thunder. Watch as Hugh and Kate reminisce on their characters’ love story, co-dependency, and their undeniable electricity.
  • LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE – A love letter to the small-time performers, go behind the scenes with Writer/Director Craig Brewer to see how he brought SONG SUNG BLUE to life.
  • EYE FOR STYLE – In this featurette, Costume Designer Ernesto Martinez reveals the art of storytelling through stitch and style.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR CRAIG BREWER

Below, after the break, you can find the trailers for the film and the press release announcing it on home video.

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The 1981 film Thief gets a Criterion 4K in March

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The 1981 film “Thief“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 11th via The Criterion Collection. This film was the directorial debut by Michael Mann and he also co-wrote the film. The film starred James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Robert Prosky, Tom Signorelli, and Dennis Farina. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The film has received a new 4K digital restoration of the director’s cut, supervised and approved by director Michael Mann. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, there’s the option to preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio commentary featuring Mann and actor James Caan
  • Interviews with Mann, Caan, and Johannes Schmoelling of the band Tangerine Dream, which contributed the film’s soundtrack
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by critic Nick James
  • Cover by Fred Davis

Trading Places on Paramount Presents Blu-ray December

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The 1983 film “Trading Places“ starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd will be getting a new limited edition Blu-ray Disc release on December 1st via Paramount Presents. The film, directed by John Landis, co-starred Ralph Bellamy, Denholm Elliott, Don Ameche, Jim Belushi, and Jamie Lee Curtis. This movie has received a new 4K remastered transfer that was supervised by the film’s director (John Landis) as described below:

“Newly remastered from a 4K film transfer supervised by director John Landis, TRADING PLACES cemented Eddie Murphy’s star status.  The limited-edition Paramount Presents Blu-ray Disc™ is presented in collectible packaging that includes a foldout image of the film’s theatrical poster and an interior spread with key movie moments.  The film will also be available on 4K Ultra HD Digital.”

The tech specs for the release have not yet been fully detailed, but hopefully, I’ll be able to give you a rundown on that soon, as I put in an inquiry to the studio about those. You can find the upcoming Paramount Presents Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon.

This release, spine #12 in the series, will feature the beautiful packaging we have come to expect from the Paramount Presents line, complete with a fold-out mini theatrical poster (pictured below).

Below, you will find a list of the bonus materials set to be included on the Blu-ray release.

  • NEW Filmmaker Focus with John Landis
  • A Digital Copy of the film
  • Previously released bonus content:

    • Deleted Scenes
    • Insider Trading: The Making of Trading Places
    • Dressing the Part
    • The Trade in Trading Places
    • Trading Stories
    • Industry Promotional Piece
    • Theatrical Trailer
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Red Heat starring Schwarzenegger comes to 4K

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1988 film “Red Heat“ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 29th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Walter Hill, co-starred Jim Belushi, Peter Boyle, Ed O’Ross, Laurence Fishburne, and Gina Gershon.  Tech specs for the 4K include 2160p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The release will come in the form of “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • “Arnold Schwarzenegger – The Man Who Raised Hollywood” Featurette
  • “Political Context of Red Heat” Featurette
  • “East Meets West” Featurette
  • “A Stunt Man for All Seasons” Featurette
  • “I’m Not Russian, But I Play One on TV” Featurette
  • “Making of Red Heat” Featurette
  • Original Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming 4K release of the film.

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