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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.

PRESS RELEASE:

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) 

Nobody 2 is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 film “Nobody 2” is slated for 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release on October 7th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Timo Tjahjanto directed the movie. It stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, RZA, John Ortiz, Sharon Stone, and Colin Hanks. It’s worth noting this movie is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audiences) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, and featuring Dolby Atmos, on a BD-66 disc. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both releases will feature 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. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available to preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with these releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

Additionally, a “Nobody 2-Movie Collection“ will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 7th (pictured below). It is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV.

“Fast & Furious” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray in June

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The 2009 sequel “Fast & Furious“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 11th, via Universal, according to an early alert to retailers. The film, directed by Justin Lin, featured a cast of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, Laz Alonso, Gal Gadot, Jack Conley, Shea Whigham, and Sung Kang. Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form 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 a digital copy of the film included. The 4K is now available to pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release (on the original Blu-ray) are listed below.

  • Original Short Film: Los Bandoleros
  • Paul Walker and Director Justin Lin Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Details
  • Under the Hood: Muscle Cars and Imports
  • Getting the Gang Back Together
  • Driving School with Vin Diesel
  • Shooting the Big Rig Heist
  • Races and Chases
  • High Octane Action: The Stunts
  • Gag Reel
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Justin Lin [also on the 4K disc]
  • … And More!

“Replicas” featuring Keanu Reeves and Alice Eve is coming to Blu-ray in April

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Science fiction thriller “Replicas“ featuring Keanu Reeves and Alice Eve is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on April 16th via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff, features a supporting cast consisting of Thomas Middleditch, John Ortiz, Emjay Anthony, and Emily Alyn Lind. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and digital copy of the film included. The Blu-ray doesn’t have a functional pre-order listing yet over at Amazon, but there is a placeholder. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Jeffrey Nachmanoff and Executive Producer James Dodson
  • “Imprint Complete: The Making of Replicas” Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes

Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about this upcoming release from the official announcement.

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“Bumblebee” starring Hailee Steinfeld on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in April

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The 2018 film “Bumblebee” starring Hailee Steinfeld is officially coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on April 2nd, via Paramount. The film, directed by Travis Knight, co-stars Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Jason Drucker, Pamela Adlon, John Ortiz, and John Cena. This film has received positive reviews from critics, in fact, it is currently “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

Tech specs for the 4K include 2160p video with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. The technical specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video and Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray, the Blu-ray getting a DVD, and each getting a Digital Copy of the film included. You can find both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available to pre-order now over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below.

  • Sector 7 Archive
    • Agent Burns: Welcome to Sector 7
    • Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome (All-New Motion Comic)
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • Bee Vision: The Transformers robots of Cybertron
  • Bringing Bumblebee to the Big Screen
    • The Story of Bumblebee
    • The Stars Align
    • Bumblebee Goes Back to G1
    • Back to the Beetle
    • California Cruisin’ Down Memory Lane

There will also be a Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release available, which you can find pictured below and is available for pre-order.

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Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement regarding these upcoming releases.

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2018 sequel “The Cloverfield Paradox” comes to Blu-ray Disc in February

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The 2018 sequel “The Cloverfield Paradox“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 5th, 2019 via Paramount. The film  (as seen on Netflix) was produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by Julius Onah. The cast includes Elizabeth Debicki, Aksel Hennie, Chris O’Dowd, John Ortiz, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Daniel Brühl, Ziyi Zhang, and Roger Davies.

Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray is available for pre-order over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Things Are Not as They Appear: The Making of The Cloverfield Paradox
  • Shepard Team: The Cast

Below, after the break, you can find the official announcement for this release.

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“Peppermint” starring Jennifer Garner is coming to Blu-ray Disc in December

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The 2018 Pierre Morel directed film “Peppermint“ starring Jennifer Garner is coming to Blu-ray Disc on December 11th via Universal. The film co-stars John Gallagher Jr., John Ortiz, Juan Pablo Raba, Annie Ilonzeh, Jeff Hephner, Cailey Fleming, and Method Man. Tech specs for the release include 1080p HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and Digital Copy of the film included. The title is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Justice: A behind-the-scenes featurette with Jennifer Garner & Director Pierre Morel
  • Feature Commentary by director Pierre Morel