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Michael Mann’s 2006 Miami Vice on 4K in December

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The 2006 film adaptation of “Miami Vice“ comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray for the very first time on December 15th via Shout Select (Shout! Studios).

The movie adaptation was directed and co-written by Michael Mann. It starred Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx in the lead roles. The film’s supporting cast included Gong Li, Naomie Harris, Justin Theroux, Barry Shabaka Henley, Luis Tosar, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, and Elizabeth Rodriguez.

Tech specs for this 5-disc “Collector’s Edition” include a full 2160p 4K video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio for the feature film in both its “Final Director’s Cut” and theatrical cut forms, accompanied by Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range as well as lossless sound via DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo mixes. NOTE: This transfer was “supervised and approved by” Michael Mann.

You can now preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray at Amazon and GRUV. Expect that price to drop more at Amazon soon. The full contents of the 5-disc set are detailed entirely below.

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Miami Vice: The Director’s Final Cut (Collector’s Edition)

Five-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray Set Arrives December 15, 2026
from Radial Entertainment

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film, Radial Entertainment is bringing the experience of Miami Vice to you like never before with Miami Vice: The Director’s Final Cut (Collector’s Edition), in a new edit by writer-director Michael Mann. Combining the best of current film technology with the director’s singular vision, the new cut places viewers squarely in the vibrant yet harrowing Miami-set action. Debuting to a sold-out crowd this October at Beyond Fest 2026, fans can bring home the action with this five-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set, available December 15, 2026 from Radial Entertainment.

This dazzling, definitive edition uses elements from both the original theatrical master and Mann’s first Director’s Cut along with new, previously unused dailies footage, with fine details adjusted scene by scene to help ensure the new cut looks and sounds better than ever. Fans will also notice changes to the story, with select scenes being refined, a re-ordering of certain scenes, and updated with a significantly recut ending incorporating previously unused footage to reflect Mann’s preferred ending. This Collector’s Edition box set is housed in a rigid slipcase and also includes a number of bonus features, including Original Alternate Cut with optional audio commentary with Michael Mann, featurettes including Miami Vice Undercover, Miami & Beyond: Shooting on Location, Visualizing Miami Vice, several behind the scenes featurettes, and more!

A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx). Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.

Miami Vice: The Director’s Final Cut (Collector’s Edition) Bonus Features 

DISC ONE (4K – THE DIRECTOR’S FINAL CUT): 

  • NEW The Director’s Final Cut Presented in Dolby Vision, Supervised and Approved by Writer-Director Michael Mann
  • 2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen (2.40:1)/English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

DISC TWO (4K – THEATRICAL CUT): 

  • NEW Theatrical Cut Presented in Dolby Vision, Supervised and Approved by Michael Mann
  • 2160p Ultra High-Definition HDR Widescreen (2.40:1)/English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

DISC THREE (BLU-RAY – THE DIRECTOR’S FINAL CUT): 

  • 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.40:1)/English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 

DISC FOUR (BLU-RAY – THEATRICAL CUT): 

  • 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.40:1)/English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 

DISC FIVE (BLU-RAY – BONUS): 

  •  Original Alternate Cut with Optional Audio Commentary with Michael Mann 
  •  Miami Vice Under Cover 
  •  Miami & Beyond: Shooting on Location 
  •  Visualizing Miami Vice 
  •  Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes:
    • * Gun Training
    • * Mojo Race
    • * Haitian Hotel Camera Blocking
  • Theatrical Trailer

Run Time: 133 Minutes (The Director’s Final Cut), 132 Minutes (Theatrical), 139 Minutes (Original Alternate Cut) 

True Detective: Night Country comes to Blu-ray in July

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The HBO original series “True Detective: Night Country” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 9th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The fourth season of the show, created by Issa López & Nic Pizzolatto, stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, John Hawkes, Christopher Eccleston, and Finn Bennett.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Meet the True Detectives – Cast Q&A
  • New Chapter – Issa López (Showrunner/Writer/Director) and cast discuss Night Country’s unique role in the series.
  • Exploring Indigenous Themes – Delves into Alaska Native culture and how it has informed this season.
  • Max Inkblots – Get to know cast through show-themed inkblot interpretations.
  • Setting Featurette – Sets up Alaska as a pivotal character in the story.
  • Atmospheric Teases – Social environmental shots to tease key moments from the series.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement about the home video release of the season of the series.

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Hardball starring Keanu Reeves on Blu-ray in September

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The 2001 film “Hardball“ starring Keanu Reeves is officially making its debut to the Blu-ray Disc format on September 21st, via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Brian Robbins, co-starred Diane Lane, John Hawkes, Julian Griffith, and Michael B. Jordan.

This, as mentioned will be the first time the film has been available in the Blu-ray format. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Commentary by director Brian Robbins and writer John Gatins
  • The Making of Hardball
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Music Video – “Hardball” by Lil’ Bow Wow, Lil’ Wayne, Lil’ Zane and Sammie
  • Interstitials
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement about this upcoming Blu-ray release of the film.

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Me and You and Everyone We Know on Blu-ray

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The 2005 film “Me and You and Everyone We Know“ written & directed by Miranda July will finally get a Blu-ray Disc release from The Criterion Collection on April 28th. The film, previously only available on DVD, starred John Hawkes, Miranda July, Miles Thompson, Brandon Ratcliff, Carlie Westerman, Hector Elias, and Brad William Henke.  The tech specs for the release include a high definition (HD) transfer, approved by director Miranda July, in 1080p in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon and directly from the Criterion website. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • New documentary about July’s artistic beginnings and the development of her debut feature
  • Open to the World, a new documentary by July about the 2017 interfaith charity shop and participatory artwork she created in collaboration with Artangel
  • July Interviews July: Deauville, 2005, a discovery from July’s archives, newly edited
  • Six scenes from the 2003 Sundance Directors Lab, where July workshopped the film, with commentary by July
  • The Amateurist (1998) and Nest of Tens (2000), short films by July
  • Several films from July’s Joanie 4 Jackie project, and a documentary about the program
  • Trailer
  • PLUS: Essays by artist and scholar Sara Magenheimer and novelist Lauren Groff

The Peanut Butter Falcon on Blu-ray November

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The 2019 critically-acclaimed film “The Peanut Butter Falcon“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 12th via Lionsgate. The film, written & directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, stars Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, John Hawkes,  Thomas Haden Church, Bruce Dern, Jon Bernthal, and Zack Gottsagen. As mentioned, critics really liked this film and at the time of writing it carries a “Certified Fresh” rating over at Rotten Tomatoes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. UPDATE: This film on Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon.

Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Photo Gallery
  • “Zack’s Story: The Making of Peanut Butter Falcon” Featurette

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

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American Gangster comes to 4K in October

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The 2007 Ridley Scott directed film “American Gangster“ starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 15th via Universal. The film, nominated for two Academy Awards, co-starred Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, John Hawkes, RZA, and Ruby Dee. Tech specs for the 4K include 2160p video in 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and HDR10+ forms of High Dynamic Range and DTS:X sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc and digital code (copy) of the film included. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available to pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Feature Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian [also on the 4K disc]
  • Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster
  • Case Files
  • Hip Hop Infusion Featuring Common and T.I.
  • The BET Special: The Making of American Gangster
  • Dateline NBC: American Gangster First Look
  • “Do You Feel Me (Remix)” performed by Anthony Hamilton featuring Ghostface Killah
  • “Blue Magic” from Jay-Z’s Album American Gangster
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • U-Control: Picture in Picture