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Two Soderbergh films are coming to 4K in April

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Two films directed by Steven Soderbergh are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 15th (individually). The films are “The Good German“ (2006) and “The Informant!“ (2008). Both will be released via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. It’s certainly worth noting that “The Informant!” is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics. Each film’s cast is listed below.

“The Good German” cast: George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire, Beau Bridges

“The Informant!” cast: Matt Damon, Melanie Lynskey, Joel McHale, Scott Bakula, Tony Hale

The tech specs for the 4K releases are as follows. “The Good German” will be presented in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio in 2160p with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. “The Informant!” will be presented in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. The 4K release of “The Good German” will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It’s worth noting that a Blu-ray version of the film will also be available on the same date (4/15).

Both 4K UHD Blu-ray releases for “The Good German“ and “The Informant!“ are now available for preorder at Amazon. The Blu-ray release of “The Good German“ is also available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials for each release are listed below.

“The Good German” bonus:

  • Theatrical Trailer

“The Informant!” bonus:

  • Audio Commentary From Director Steven Soderbergh
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

2021 comedy Lady of the Manor on Blu-ray in September

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The 2021 comedy “Lady of the Manor“ is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on September 21st via Lionsgate. The film, written & directed by Christian Long and Justin Long, stars Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long, Luis Guzmán, and Ryan Phillippe.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. The release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film and include the following bonus materials.

  • Audio Commentary with Writers-Directors Christian Long and Justin Long
  • A Fart-Warming Tale of Friendship & Vengeance: Making Lady of the Manor
  • Outtakes
  • Deleted Scenes

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the release.

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“Castle Rock: The Complete First Season” on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray January

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The Stephen King produced and inspired TV series “Castle Rock: The Complete First Season” (as seen on Hulu) is coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on January 8th, 2019 via Warner. Tech specs for the 4K release include HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range, with both it and the Blu-ray release getting DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. This show, created by Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason, is executive produced by J.J. Abrams, the cast for the first season features André Holland, Melanie Lynskey, Bill Skarsgård, Jane Levy, Sissy Spacek, Caleel Harris, Scott Glenn, Adam Rothenberg, and Terry O’Quinn. The 4K release will include the Blu-ray Discs of the first season as well, likely where the bonus materials are housed. Both releases will include a Digital Copy of the complete first season.

UPDATE: This is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc.

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

  • Blood on the Page (New Featurette)
  • A Clockwork of Horror: Merging the styles of Stephen King & J.J. Abrams (New Featurette)
  • Inside the Episode: Severance
  • Inside the Episode: Habeas Corpus
  • Inside the Episode Local Color
  • Inside the Episode: The Box
  • Inside the Episode: Harvest
  • Inside the Episode: Filter
  • Inside the Episode: The Queen
  • Inside the Episode: Past Perfect
  • Inside the Episode: Henry Dever
  • Inside the Episode: Romans

It’s worth noting that this show has been picked up for a second season which is set to air sometime next year on Hulu. Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement regarding the home video releases of this show in its first season.

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