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Downey, Jr. as “Dolittle” on 4K and Blu-ray April

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Justin Sluss

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The 2020 film “Dolittle” starring Robert Downey, Jr. is officially coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on April 7th, via Universal. The film, based on the story of “Dr. Dolittle” & directed by Stephen Gaghan, co-starred/featured the voice talents of Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland, Craig Robinson, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, and Marion Cotillard. The tech specs for the 4K include video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range with Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting the DVD, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the Blu-ray both available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

Talk to the Animals
RDJ & Harry: Mentor and Mentee
Becoming the Good Doctor
Antonio Banderas: Pirate King
The Wicked Dr. Medfly
A Most Unusual House

James Marsh film “King of Thieves” with Michael Caine on Blu-ray in late March

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Justin Sluss

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The 2018 James Marsh directed film “King of Thieves“ starring Michael Caine is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 26th, via Lionsgate. The film co-stars Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay, Charlie Cox, Ray Winstone, and Michael Gambon. Tech specs for the release on Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will include a Digital Copy of the film. You can find the Blu-ray already is available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus material set to be included on the release is listed below.

“King of Thieves: A Bloody Good Idea” Featurette

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

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2006 Terry Zwigoff directed film “Art School Confidential” on Blu-ray October

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Justin Sluss

The 2006 Terry Zwigoff directed film “Art School Confidential” starring Max Minghella is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 9th via MVD, in their “MVD Rewind Collection.” Tech specs for the release include full 1080p HD video and 5.1 sound, although not yet fully detailed as to what aspect ratio (presumably the original 1.85:1) and sound format. Stay tuned for an update on that, as well as on official cover art (as what is pictured above, is just the DVD art cropped). The film co-stars: Sophia Myles, John Malkovich, Ethan Suplee, Matt Keeslar, Joel David Moore, Angelica Huston, Jim Broadbent, Nick Swardson, Adam Scott, and Scoot McNairy. The Blu-ray is available for PRE-ORDER now over at Amazon. Bonus materials, supposedly, said to be included on the release are listed below.