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Pride & Prejudice [2005] on 4K in November

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The 2005 film adaptation of “Pride & Prejudice” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray in a standard release and 4K UHD Blu-ray “20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition” on November 25th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Joe Wright directed this adaptation of Jane Austen‘s classic novel (of the same title). The movie starred Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Talulah Riley, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Carey Mulligan, Simon Woods, Rupert Friend, and Donald Sutherland.

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) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K standard release and Collector’s Edition set will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, each will feature a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray and the “20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition” 4K UHD Blu-ray gift set are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K standard and Collector’s Edition 4K available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with each of the 4K releases are listed below.

  • Conversations with the Cast
  • Jane Austen: Ahead of Her Time
  • A Bennet Family Portrait
  • HBO First Look: Pride & Prejudice
  • The Politics of 18th Century Dating
  • The Stately Homes of Pride & Prejudice
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Joe Wright

Below, after the break, you’ll find my original X post to show folks when the news originally broke on social media [on my end]. I dislike people calling things “old news” with zero context.

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Deadpool & Wolverine on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2024 film “Deadpool & Wolverine” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on October 22nd via 20th Century Studios (Disney). The film, directed by Shawn Levy, stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Dafne Keen, Jon Favreau, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, and Chris Evans. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will feature a digital copy.

UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. You also can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray at Walmart. Retailer Walmart will also get an exclusive Blu-ray Disc release featuring pop-up artwork (pictured below). It’s now available for preorder.

Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray

Here is a glimpse at the two different 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases that will be available. One featuring “Deadpool” on the cover and back and one featuring “Wolverine” on the cover and back. UPDATE: Those two 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbooks are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can find their links below via the artwork.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook #1
4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook #2

The following bonus materials will be included with these releases.

  • Finding Madonna: Making the Oner – Director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds break down a historic scene in the film: the “Oner,” which highlights the first fight in which Deadpool and Wolverine finally unite.
  • Practical Approach: Celebrating the Art of Ray Chan – A tribute to longtime Marvel Studios collaborator Ray Chan, who sadly passed away in 2024 – the cast and crew recall anecdotes and echo the resounding positive effects of filming on the set he helped design, full of intricate details and Easter eggs.
  • Loose Ends: The Legacy Heroes – Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and the cast and crew go through some of the mind-blowing cameos and the characters who finally get their deserved endings. They cover the intensive choreographed sequences, updated costumes, and assembling the iconic team.
  • Wolverine – Hugh Jackman describes the return to his iconic role as Wolverine. Cast and crew discuss how he picks up his yellow and blue suit for the first time, brings variety to the role, and continues his legacy from previous films.
  • Filmmaker Commentary – Listen to audio commentary by director Shawn Levy and actor Ryan Reynolds.
  • Gag Reel – Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Deadpool & Wolverine
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Elevator Ride – Paradox explains the sacred timeline to Deadpool as they walk around the TVA.
    • Do Nothing – B-15 instructs Paradox to stay out of trouble, rejecting his efforts to take action.
    • Daddy’s In Love – B-15 and Peter strike up a romance. Peter announces he is in love to his friends, Headpool and Kidpool.
  • “Fun Sack”

Below after the break, you can find the promotional trailer for the home video releases.

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Succession: The Complete Series on Blu-ray in August

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The TV show “Succession: The Complete Series” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 27th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. As seen on HBO, the show starred Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, and Fisher Stevens.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, spanning across a 12-disc set. You can now find the Blu-ray set available for preorder over at Amazon. It’s worth noting that only the first season of this show has ever received a Blu-ray release, so this will be the first time that the second, third, and fourth seasons will be available in HD on the format. The bonus materials for the set are said to include the following:

  • “…over 20 bonus features including Inside the Episode featurettes, Character Recaps, Cast and Crew Interviews and more!”

“The Current War” arrives on Blu-ray in March

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The 2019 Director’s Cut of “The Current War“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on March 31st, via Universal, according to retail sources. The film, directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, featured a cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Macfadyen, Tuppence Middleton, and Tom Holland. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound on a BD-50 (50 gigabytes dual-layered) disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and a digital code (copy) of the film included. You can now find the Blu-ray listed for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Feature Commentary with Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

2010 “Robin Hood” starring Russell Crowe is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in September

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The 2010 Ridley Scott directed film adaptation of “Robin Hood” starring Russell Crowe is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 11th via Universal. The release will come with an UNRATED Director’s Cut (156 min) of the film, as well as the Theatrical cut (141 min). Tech specs for the release include full 2160p 4K in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 High Dynamic Range and DTS:X sound. This will come in the form of a “combo pack” release with a Blu-ray Disc and Digital Copy of the film included. Bonus materials set to be included on Blu-ray of the release are listed below.

  • Director’s Notebook
  • Deleted Scenes with Introduction & Commentary by Editor Pietro Scalia
  • Rise and Rise Again: Making Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood
  • The Art of Nottingham
  • Marketing Archive

UPDATE: This title is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon.