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John Krasinski’s film IF on 4K and Blu-ray in August

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Justin Sluss

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The 2024 film “IF” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on August 13th via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by John Krasinski, stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Each release will include a digital copy of the film. Bonus materials set to be included with both releases are listed below.

The Imagination Behind IF—Hear from writer and director John Krasinski plus the cast and crew as they dive deeper into the process of bringing their imagination to life on screen.
Imagining Imaginary Friends— Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of each imaginary friend.
Blending The Real and the Imaginary— Join John Krasinski as he incorporates a practical filmmaking approach to make the imaginary feel real.
Learn to Draw Blue from IF— Learn to draw the loveable and cuddly “Blue” in this fun, interactive tutorial.

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

HBO mini-series “Watchmen” on Blu-ray in June

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Justin Sluss

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The 2019 TV mini-series (limited series) adaptation of “Watchmen“ appears to be coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 2nd, via HBO, according to retailers. The show, based on the graphic novel of the same title, was adapted by Damon Lindelof and ran for a total of 9 episodes. The cast for the series included Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tom Mison, Sara Vickers, Jeremy Irons, Andrew Howard, Louis Gossett Jr., Jean Smart, and Tim Blake Nelson. Tech specs for the release have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned hopefully very soon for an update. The Blu-ray is now listed for preorder over ar Amazon and Best Buy. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the series. You can find a list of bonus materials set to be included listed below.

Hooded Justice – Origins of a Masked Vigilante
Watchmen: Masked and Dangerous
Character Trailers – Blond Man, Looking Glass and Sister Night
Becoming Sister Night
Notes from the Watchmen graphic novel artist Dave Gibbons
Rorschach Featurette
Watchmen: Alternate History
It’s Raining Squids
Squid Shelter with Tim Blake Nelson
Andrij Parekh on Directing
Blond Man The Colossal King (The Adrian Veidt Story)
Sadiqua Bynum runs, jumps and falls for Sister Night o Anatomy of a Fight Scene
Watching The Watchmen Plus:
Watchmen: Unmasked (New)
2019 New York Comic Con (New)

UPDATE: There will also be an exclusive Blu-ray Steelbook available for this which is now available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy (pictured below).