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The Return of the Pink Panther gets a 4K in March

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DVD cover for 'The Return of the Pink Panther' featuring cartoon images of characters and the Pink Panther, with credits for Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, and Herbert Lom.
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The 1975 sequel “The Return of the Pink Panther“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 3rd via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Blake Edwards directed and co-wrote the film, which starred Peter Sellers. It co-starred Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk, Graham Stark, and Peter Arne.

The movie has received a 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. The audio should be the original Mono, most likely in a 2-channel container. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, though, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
  • A Bit of Passion and Lots of Laughs with Catherine Schell: Featurette (21:48)
  • Production Designer Peter Mullins on Making the Pink Panthers: Featurette (28:03)
  • The Return to Laughter: 1975 Featurette (8:21)
  • Three Theatrical Trailers (6:09)
  • Four TV Spots (3:25)
  • Four Radio Spots (2:29)

NOTE: A Special Edition Blu-ray will be released on February 3rd, and can be preordered directly as well.

The 2004 film Ray is coming to 4K in February

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Cover art for the film 'Ray' featuring Jamie Foxx's silhouette against a black background.
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The 2004 film “Ray” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 17th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. The movie, directed by Taylor Hackford, won two Academy Awards, including “Best Actor in a Leading Role.” It starred Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, and Clifton Powell. Its supporting cast included Bokeem Woodbine, Harry Lennix, Curtis Armstrong, Richard Schiff, Lorenz Tate, Terrence Howard, David Krumholtz, Wendell Pierce, Sharon Warren, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original 35mm camera negative, approved by Director Taylor Hackford. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. The audio format and configuration(s) have yet to be detailed by Kino Lorber, but stay tuned for an update. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that very soon. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Author Dwayne Epstein
  • Audio Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Author Dwayne Epstein
  • Audio Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford
  • Director’s Introduction (1:34)
  • Stepping Into the Part: Featurette (10:40)
  • Ray Remembered: Featurette (4:03)
  • The Women of Ray: Featurette (9:55)
  • The Filmmakers’ Journey: Featurette (9:22)
  • Ray: An American Story: Featurette (28:47)
  • A Look Inside Ray: Featurette (3:20)
  • 14 Deleted Scenes (with Optional Director’s Commentary) (27:36)
  • 9 Uncut Music Performances (25:33)
  • Theatrical Trailer (2:48)

The 1997 film Mimic is coming to 4K in January

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The 1997 film “Mimic” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Guillermo del Toro co-wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Josh Brolin, Giancarlo Giannini, F. Murray Abraham, and Charles S. Dutton.

The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Both have received a 4K restoration, approved by Guillermo del Toro. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), each on a BD-100 disc. The audio configuration(s) include lossless DTS-HD Master Audio in 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that. You can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the release are detailed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) – Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) – Theatrical Cut:

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) – Director’s & Theatrical Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro (Director’s Cut)
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond (Theatrical Cut)
  • Video Prologue with Director del Toro (1:05)
  • Reclaiming Mimic: Featurette (14:31)
  • A Leap in Evolution: Featurette (9:35)
  • Back Into the Tunnels: Featurette (5:22)
  • 3 Deleted Scenes (5:11)
  • 6 Animated Storyboards (6:04)
  • Gag Reel (2:20)
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1972 film The Mechanic comes to 4K in January

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The 1972 film “The Mechanic” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Michael Winner directed the movie, which starred Charles Bronson. It co-starred Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Frank DeKova, Linda Ridgeway, Celeste Yarnal, and Enzo Fiermonte.

The movie has received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), on a BD-100 disc. The audio presentation has not yet been detailed, but should come in a lossless format, such as DTS-HD Master Audio. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. You can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
  • Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of the Bronson’s Loose! Books
  • Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Richard H. Kline, Moderated by Film Historian Nick Redman

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
  • Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of the Bronson’s Loose! Books
  • Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Richard H. Kline, Moderated by Film Historian Nick Redman
  • Interview with Screenwriter Lewis John Carlino
  • Theatrical Trailer

Blake Edwards Pink Panther films on 4K in December

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Four of the original live-action “Pink Panther” films directed by Blake Edwards are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 16th via KL Studio Classics. This includes “The Pink Panther” (1963), “A Shot in the Dark” (1964), “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” (1976), and “Revenge of the Pink Panther” (1978). These films all starred Peter Sellers (as “Chief Inspector Clouseau”).

The first movie features a new 4K scan of the 35mm original Technirama camera negative. The other films feature new 4K scans from the 35mm original camera negative(s). The tech specs for each film include a 2160p video presentation in 2.20:1, 2.39:1, and 2.35:1 aspect ratios, in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), with lossless 5.1 and 2.0 sound, each on a BD-100 disc. Individually, these releases will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterpart(s) included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of “The Pink Panther” (1963), “A Shot in the Dark,” “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” and “Revenge of the Pink Panther” are now individually available for preorder at Amazon. Blu-ray Special Edition versions of these films will also be available. Additionally, you can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website.

The bonus materials included with the releases run rather lengthy and are listed further below, after the break, sorted by film and disc.

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The 1995 film Babe and sequel on 4K in December

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The 1995 film “Babe” and its 1998 sequel “Babe: Pig in the City” are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray [individually] on December 16th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. “Babe” (1995) was directed by Chris Noonan and produced and co-written by George Miller. The 1998 sequel [“Babe: Pig in the City”] was directed, produced, and co-written by George Miller. Actor James Cromwell co-starred in both films. The first motion picture was nominated for 7 Academy Awards (“Oscars”), and ended up winning for “Best Effects, Visual Effects.”

Both movies have received new 4K scans from the 35mm original camera negative(s). The tech specs [for each film] on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), and lossless 5.1 and 2.0 stereo sound, all on a BD-100 disc [for each]. The audio should be in DTS-HD Master Audio. Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-rays for “Babe” and “Babe: Pig in the City” are not yet available for preorder on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. You can preorder “Babe” and “Babe: Pig in the City” on 4K directly from Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials for the films are listed below, each sorted by disc.

“Babe” Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
  • Audio Commentary by Writer/Producer George Miller

“Babe” Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
  • Audio Commentary by Writer/Producer George Miller
  • That’ll do, Pig: NEW Interview with Actor James Cromwell (18:17)
  • Making Pigs Talk: NEW Interview with George Miller
  • The Making of Babe: Featurette (3:56)
  • George Miller on Babe: Featurette (6:19)
  • Theatrical Trailer

“Babe: Pig in the City” Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff

“Babe: Pig in the City” Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff
  • A Darker World: NEW Interview with George Miller
  • Theatrical Trailer

Lastly, it’s worth noting that a “Babe” / “Babe: Pig in the City” Double Feature release on Blu-ray will also be available on December 16th via KL Studio Classics. It’s not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. It is now available to preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. This is a 2-disc set, with the contents listed above and 1080p HD video presentations.

The 2011 film Paul arrives on 4K in November

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The 2011 science fiction/comedy “Paul“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th via KL Studios Classics [Kino Lorber]. Greg Mottola directed the film. It starred Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and featured the voice talent of Seth Rogen. It also co-starred Jason Bateman, Kristin Wiig, Bill Hader, Sigourney Weaver, Jane Lynch, and Jeffrey Tambor.

The theatrical cut of the movie has received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative (approved by Director Greg Mottola). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. It was just added, so it’s at its MSRP, and you can expect that price to drop. Also, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website.

The bonus materials set to be included on this 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Counterparts (of both cuts) included are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut [in 4K]
  • Audio Commentary with Director Greg Mottola, Actors Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Bill Hader and Producer Nira Park

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut [in HD]
  • Audio Commentary with Director Greg Mottola, Actors Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Bill Hader and Producer Nira Park
  • Between the Lightning Strikes: The Making of Paul Documentary (40:04)
  • The Evolution of Paul: Featurette (15:05)
  • Simon’s Silly Face: Featurette (1:20)
  • Who the Hell is Adam Shadowchild?: Featurette (2:10)

Disc 3 (Blu-ray:

  • UNRATED Cut [in HD]
  • Behind-the-Scenes: Featurette (62:49)
  • Bloopers (10:51)
  • 3 Theatrical Trailers (7:29)
  • 5 US TV Spots (2:25)
  • 4 UK TV Spots (1:59)

And last, but not least, this part is always so fun to cite my original social media posts. Anyone telling me that I didn’t report it early enough is sure to look like a fool. Here, I decide when I report the news. It gets reported in various forms. This particular title lacked a preorder until just an hour ago.

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The 2006 film Nacho Libre gets a 4K in December

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The 2006 film “Nacho Libre” is officially making its debut on 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 9th via KL Studio Classics (Kino Lorber). Jared Hess co-wrote and directed the movie. It starred Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez, Darius Rose, Moises Arias, and Cesar Gonzalez.

This has received a 4K Scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), high dynamic range, and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. This release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart. Nevertheless, stay tuned for an update on that soon. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary by Star Jack Black, Writer/Director Jared Hess and Co-Writer/Producer Mike White

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary by Star Jack Black, Writer/Director Jared Hess and Co-Writer/Producer Mike White
  • Enter Sister Encarnacion: NEW Interview with Actress Ana de la Reguera
  • Detras de la Camara: Featurette (28:33)
  • Jack Black Unmasked!: Featurette (12:36)
  • Exterior – Hacienda – Night: Featurette (14:58)
  • Interior – Lucha Libre Ring – Night: Featurette (15:15)
  • Lucha Libre: Featurette (3:13)
  • Hencho en Mexico: Featurette (2:27)
  • Moviefone Unscripted with Jack Black and Héctor Jiménez: Featurette (9:12)
  • Jack Sings Behind-the-Scenes: La Cancion de Ramses
  • La Cancion de Encarnacion (6:17)
  • 3 Deleted Scenes (9:12)
  • 3 Promo Spots (1:33)
  • Theatrical Trailer (2:09)

Lastly, since people on social media like to determine what is “old news” and not an actual news site, I always like to include one of the first social media posts I did about this. You have to understand, it sometimes takes a while before there’s artwork, tech specs, details about bonus materials, and preorder listings. So, here at HDDN, the news isn’t just thrown out there to try to beat everyone else to gain clout. I do acknowledge certain websites like to rush news out. However, over the past 18 years, I’ve not done that much (if at all), and I don’t plan to anytime soon. I fully report the news once all the details are there.

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The 1992 film Howards End comes to 4K November

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The 1992 film “Howards End“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th, courtesy of Cohen Film Collection, distributed by Kino Lorber. James Ivory directed the movie. It starred Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, and Helena Bonham Carter. The motion picture won a total of three Academy Awards (“Oscars”), including Best Actress in a Leading Role (Emma Thompson).

It has received a new 4K restoration from the original negative, overseen and approved by director James Ivory and cinematographer Tony Pierce-Roberts. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. This will come as a 2-disc set “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder on Amazon, as well as directly through Kino Lorber’s shop. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below (sorted by disc).

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Film Critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Film Critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein
  • Returning to Howards End: James Ivory in conversation with Laurence Kardish
  • Interview with James Ivory and Vanessa Redgrave
  • Q&A with James Ivory
  • 1992 Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
  • Building Howards End
  • The Design of Howards End
  • James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2016 Re-Release Trailer
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